Late in a discussion with reporters about his QB compet...

Jun 05, 2009

Late in a discussion with reporters about his QB competition on Thursday, Browns HC Mangini was asked how might his expertise on defense play a role in his decision. He answered: "One of the things that's tough defensively is not knowing who the starting QB's going to be. That's always a huge problem defensively. I hated when I didn't know who the starting QB of the other team was. A huge, huge headache." That said, could the coach envision playing both Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson during the season for reasons other than injury? "I would anticipate having a starter and moving forward with that starter," he said. "But I wouldn't rule out anything." Even though Mangini had 3 starting QBs in 3 years with the Jets, he never rotated them. In fact, only in his 2nd season did Mangini not let his #1 QB start 16 games. In 2007, he benched Chad Pennington for Kellen Clemens with the team at 1-7. So splitting the job between Quinn and Anderson does seem far-fetched, even for Mangini. But his caveat leaves open the possibility. The issue Bears watching in light of the fact that neither QB has sparkled in the touch football portion of the season.

Fantasy Impact:

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Cowboys hope to get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back for Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:55 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said he's hoping Cowboys will get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back this week.

Fantasy Impact:

Cooper Rush will get the start at QB again against the Commanders in Week 12. CeeDee Lamb led the way with 12 targets vs. the Texans, but it was Luke Schoonmaker, who took over after Jake Ferguson left with a concussion, who had 10 targets which was most behind Lamb. The addition of Cooks should help the Cowboys offense in what is a good matchup against the Commanders defense. For the fantasy world, Rush did end up throwing for 354 yards.

Cowboys will start Cooper Rush at QB in Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:48 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said Cooper Rush "will be the starter" this week against Washington and a package of plays will be formed for Trey Lance.

Fantasy Impact:

McCarthy came out and said he regrets not giving Lance a chance to run the offense in the loss to the Texans on Monday Night, but even after that the team is going forward with Rush in Week 12 against the Commanders. One would have to assume Rush gets the start the following week as well, which is a short week and a game on Thanksgiving Day game against the Giants.

49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) 'close' to playing in Week 11

The Athletic

yesterday · 3:18 PM EST

Shanahan said George Kittle was “close” to playing against Seattle and should be able to practice Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact:

It's at least a good sign Kittle is expected to practice Wednesday. The hope is he will be ready to go in Week 12. The 49ers play at the Packers, and it's in the later Sunday window so owners will certainly want to pay attention to what kind of work Kittle can get in this week at practice.