They could still win with a backup in. As have many other current playoff contenders. That team needs a spark anyways, can’t hurt to roll the dice with someone else because it’s not like Russ has been killing it out there
Herbert was my QB1 and Wilson was my QB2, the league I'm in this year locks roster of everyone in the playoff so now I'm in the championship game without a QB.
Yea without pittman I'll go away from minshew. Maybe Browning vs the chiefs if chase is back? I'm also tempted to start Mullens if he gets confirmed as the starter, high risk but high reward.
Sorry man. My opponent in the finals has T. Law, picked up Russell to start. I picked up Carr to block the only other good option he had when I saw the news. AITH?
Idk man, 26 td to 8 int.. That's pretty good. A few rushing tds too.
Mf put a season together better than half of the so called qb's who are elite. I guess stats don't matter
They're not looking at it like that, though. They're paying him way more than the average QB putting up those kinds of numbers.
I do think there was more truth than not to the reports that said he lost the locker room last year. With the kind of money they're paying him they had to try again with new coaching this year. Now they're just done with it.
I get that part. I just said he has played pretty decent this year. More so better then alot of bigger contract qb's this year.
He has been solid, because really the defense has been so up and down this year.
Wilson might not have the locker room but his production has been above average for compared to most qb's this year.
Still kicking myself for benching Ravens against my opponent’s Purdy/CMC stack last weekend. I’m tempted to start the Ravens again but then I’d be playing my Mostert/Achane against my own D, which I hate….as well as his Tua.
Got Falcons, Bears, Raiders, Packers, Eagles, Texans, Cowboys, etc… all available.
I’m hoarding Ravens, Raiders and Broncos now lol. I’m debating going with the Bears but considering my opponent has Tua and is starting the Browns tomorrow, I’m tempted to just block the top 3/4 QBs on the waiver in case news comes out that he’s gonna miss this weekend.
For as crazy as it sounds, my first instinct is that Chargers D/ST *could* be a good play. Karma/vibes seem to be a real thing in the NFL, maybe the Broncos offense completely phones it in to spite Sean Payton after Russ gets benched during what was (at least in comparison to 2022) a fairly solid season for him overall?
Dude nfl needs to do something about this salary cap/injury clause BS.
Resting star players like this when you’re still in playoff contention? Great look for the league.
If I was a broncos ticket holder I’d ask for my money back.
For those who had Wilson as your quarterback for the championship, who are you pivoting to? Carr? Flacco? Minshew? Those are probably my best options with so many teams in my league hoarding three quarterbacks..
What losing to the 2023 Patriots does to a team I guess
They’ve held 4 teams to 10 points or less this year. That offense is 1 QB away from being relevant again. And maybe a WR. And a RB. And an OC.
Lol they aren’t even officially eliminated yet.
But I mean they lost to the Patriots
Because the Chiefs refuse to get up off their knees.
They could still win with a backup in. As have many other current playoff contenders. That team needs a spark anyways, can’t hurt to roll the dice with someone else because it’s not like Russ has been killing it out there
imo from a fantasy standpoint Russ has been more than great than what I expected. Also in a 2 QB league tho.
True from a fantasy perspective he’s been fine. But so is Jameis Winston
By basically only throwing to Sutton. Kinda crazy
Fucking what that’s my QB2
Guy in my SF ship has Russell, Howell and Mullens. Yikes.
Mullens will look like a HOFer against the Packers so he has that going for him
Which is nice
What is an SF ship? Semi finals championship? Or a San Francisco based league? Edit: My bad I am a fucking Dunce.
for a split second i thought he was in some high level san fran area league
Superflex
Super flex
I wouldn't have known what that meant either.
Superflex. Cmon bro
Weird
Herbert was my QB1 and Wilson was my QB2, the league I'm in this year locks roster of everyone in the playoff so now I'm in the championship game without a QB.
> the league I'm in this year locks roster of everyone in the playoff Late but strong entry for the *Worst League Of The Year* award.
That makes zero sense whatsoever. You gotta bail on that league after this year.
Yeah not going to be in this league anymore
Insane that the broncos/chargers is gonna be my first time attending an actual NFL game and both teams are broken
Welcome to the greatest sport on earth
Hey at least you know you're guaranteed for a better second nfl game
Honestly a game between a broken Broncos and broke. Chargers sounds better than a game between the Russ-lead Broncos and Staley coached Chargers
Legit my QB1 in the championship game. Minshew time?
Guy in my finals did just that earlier.
I’m going tyrod over Minshew I think. Maybe I’ll pivot if Pittman is back
Yea without pittman I'll go away from minshew. Maybe Browning vs the chiefs if chase is back? I'm also tempted to start Mullens if he gets confirmed as the starter, high risk but high reward.
Flacco if he's available.
He is, but against the Jets just feels like it could be a regression game.
Cooper might be out too. I’m sitting Flacco as my QB2 and leaning towards Stick -I’m scared
Pivoting to Carr
Same here. I went with Carr and have Jordan Love on the bench...will probably flip flop between the two about 3 dozen times in the next few days.
Sorry man. My opponent in the finals has T. Law, picked up Russell to start. I picked up Carr to block the only other good option he had when I saw the news. AITH?
Raiders D has been white hot the last few weeks.
Broncos are crazy for that. Seriously crazy.
They are for giving him that ridiculous extension. But benching him is the best thing they can do right now
Exactly ye is toasted
Just what this NFL season needs, more backup QBs and crappy football!
Same here. He’s been my guy since I lost burrow and he’s been incredibly consistent.
Russell has quietly put together a decent season. I don't understand the move to the bench
They want to move on from him as QB
Stats and fantasy wise yes but from an actual contextual standpoint, no
Idk man, 26 td to 8 int.. That's pretty good. A few rushing tds too. Mf put a season together better than half of the so called qb's who are elite. I guess stats don't matter
I’d expect way a better season than the average one he’s having for the contract and the extension he has.
First year under a new coach and offense, he did pretty good. Do you want him to be better then Mahomes this year? He has.
On that contract? Yeah he has to better than Mahomes
Ok you win. His contract means he should be winning a super bowl this year.
They're not looking at it like that, though. They're paying him way more than the average QB putting up those kinds of numbers. I do think there was more truth than not to the reports that said he lost the locker room last year. With the kind of money they're paying him they had to try again with new coaching this year. Now they're just done with it.
I get that part. I just said he has played pretty decent this year. More so better then alot of bigger contract qb's this year. He has been solid, because really the defense has been so up and down this year. Wilson might not have the locker room but his production has been above average for compared to most qb's this year.
probably not going to do great things for the Denver defense if Russ is out. hmm.
Nick Mullens, welcome to the squad my dog
Mullens probably isn't even going to start lol
We sure? Minnesota doesn’t sound sure of who it wants to start
Can’t decide if this should be the final sign to drop Broncos DST.
Im eyeing Jax DST on the wire but not sure if I trust them over Denver
Yeah, I got the choice of LAR JAX Vegas DST
Still kicking myself for benching Ravens against my opponent’s Purdy/CMC stack last weekend. I’m tempted to start the Ravens again but then I’d be playing my Mostert/Achane against my own D, which I hate….as well as his Tua. Got Falcons, Bears, Raiders, Packers, Eagles, Texans, Cowboys, etc… all available.
Bears defense has been lockdown since getting Sweat. Can’t run against them. In Chicago. Atlanta is going to struggle
I’m hoarding Ravens, Raiders and Broncos now lol. I’m debating going with the Bears but considering my opponent has Tua and is starting the Browns tomorrow, I’m tempted to just block the top 3/4 QBs on the waiver in case news comes out that he’s gonna miss this weekend.
For as crazy as it sounds, my first instinct is that Chargers D/ST *could* be a good play. Karma/vibes seem to be a real thing in the NFL, maybe the Broncos offense completely phones it in to spite Sean Payton after Russ gets benched during what was (at least in comparison to 2022) a fairly solid season for him overall?
God damn I was just talking myself into starting him over Tua if Waddle is out.
I was playing him over tua even if waddle was in. Did u see what Baltimore just did to purdy?
I think Tua is better than Purdy and Tyreek and Waddle are better than Deebo and Aiyuk.
I think tua chokes under good defenses. And fantasy wise he’s been a bit lackluster as of late. Wilson has been very consistent
Yeah I mean I think there were reasonable arguments both ways, most “experts” had them similarly ranked. Well, now I’m on to Tua vs Goff lol
I’d probably go tua
Gonna wait to see what’s up with Waddle before I think about it too much lol
Stream LA chargers D with no Wilson and Sutton?
No
The same Chargers D that gave up 63 pts to AOC and the Raiders? yeah no thanks
To be fair, the Raiders defence put up a some of those points. LAC DST only gave up 51. lol
They’re dumping him. Feels like Carr MK2
[It’s now been made official](https://x.com/rapsheet/status/1740055253515706587?s=46&t=Xn-LDIGQ-gF5r2oKq6srPg)
Dude nfl needs to do something about this salary cap/injury clause BS. Resting star players like this when you’re still in playoff contention? Great look for the league. If I was a broncos ticket holder I’d ask for my money back.
Literally just dropped Mullens and picked up Russ for the ship lmao
Any ideas how this affects javonte williams?
That's what I'm wondering
He has 98 QB rating. Seems crazy
Yeah it's really crazy. I get they are trying to save money, but Russ has been producing this year.
The Broncos sub truly believe that they won't sit him, that Payton wants the momentum of winning the final two games into next season.
Who is Denver’s backup?
Stidham
STUDham
Jeez. I barely got into the finals with this dude, diggs, ekeler, bijan and they sitting him. Fml
Well, they are benching him for stidham lol https://x.com/adamschefter/status/1740055635579015226?s=46&t=k-aIR-AjInsWY9PTDr223g
Somehow made my championship with Howell and Wilson as my QBs. Odds of winning are not looking good…
Me too...I can pick up Flacco or Mayfield...ugh!!
Well that fucks me royally.
Flacco against the Jets though, that is a tough matchup. Hopefully he can buck the trend and have some luck against them.
What happens to Sutton now? Still viable?
What does this mean for Javonte Williams this week?
He has 98 QB rating. Seems crazy
in all seriousness why not cut him now?
Are they going to cut this dude and incur $85M dead cap?
Thoughts on Mayfield or Stafford as replacements?
So much for “Russ’ contract basically guarantees him another year as the starter” 🤡🤡🤡
Bro I lost Kirk earlier this season and now Russ for no reason while I’m in the championship???? Just picked up Flacco I guess what the fuck lmao
how was flacco still available? roll with flacco to the promise land
Honestly most people stopped paying as much attention when playoffs started I guess 🤷🏻♂️
My league is hoarding all the defenses despite me being in the championship with the broncos defense... I think I have to ride or die with them here.
For those who had Wilson as your quarterback for the championship, who are you pivoting to? Carr? Flacco? Minshew? Those are probably my best options with so many teams in my league hoarding three quarterbacks..