Week 9 vs. Green Bay Packers
Nick Mullens had 238 yards and a pair of touchdowns against the Seahawks last week in relief of Jimmy Garoppolo, who is now set to miss multiple weeks with an injury. Garoppolo’s extended absence will give Mullens another opportunity to audition for other teams heading into free agency.
This week, he faces a Packers defense that ranks tenth in aFPA to opposing quarterbacks, making him a risky starter in most leagues. While it’s possible the Packers get up early and force Mullens to throw all game, it’s also possible they get so much pressure that Mullens throws multiple picks. If you have quarterback issues due to injury or bye weeks, he has some streaming potential due to game script, but he’s a risky QB2 in most leagues.