Mac Jones

He was replaced late by Mac Jones with the score completely out of hand. Purdy's touchdown rate rebounded from his weird 2024 season, but he turned it over more than ever - mostly on account of playing injured through a painful turf toe - with 10 picks in just 284 attempts. Purdy did drastically cut his sack rate and looked to take a step forward once he finally returned to the lineup in Week 11. He showed some downright Mahomesian highlights against the Bears and continued to look like he could create more out of broken plays than he did as a younger passer. Purdy averaged 24.6 fantasy points per game in nine games - more than any quarterback with at least five starts except for Josh Allen and Matthew Stafford. You're going to think of him as a low-end QB1 in 2026 - he might actually be a mid-range QB1.

J.J. McCarthy "is going to be a major emphasis" per O'Connell, but the coach said "the competition in that room will only enhance the entire team." It sure sounds like the Vikings are going to give McCarthy a bar he'll have to clear in 2026 to start, whether that's something like Mac Jones, another rookie, or perhaps a different bridge quarterback. McCarthy's dynasty value and 2026 redraft value will take a major hit until and unless he manages to beat his competition out, leaving him a best ball flier at best.

San Francisco will face Philadelphia on Sunday in part because of a strong bond between the duo.

San Francisco will face Philadelphia on Sunday (4:30 p.m. ET) in part because of a strong bond between the duo.