Garrett Gilbert Fantasy

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Garrett Gilbert fared decently in Week 9 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Gilbert, serving as the fourth starting quarterback for the Cowboys in 2020, completed 21 of his 38 passes for 243 yards. He threw one touchdown and one interception, adding three runs for 28 yards on the ground. Gilbert was able to keep the Cowboys in the game against the undefeated Steelers and had a chance to win the game on the final play of the fourth quarter. He looked better than Andy Dalton or Ben DiNucci have all season and made use of his talented skill position players. He may pressure Dalton for the starting role, but the Cowboys will have their Week 10 bye week to figure things out.

Nov. 8th • 7:49 PM

The Dallas Cowboys plan to start quarterback Garrett Gilbert against the Steelers in Week 9, according to sources. Gilbert has taken the majority of repetitions at practice this week. Cooper Rush will back Gilbert up on Sunday. Dallas went with rookie Ben DiNucci last week, but he failed to deliver in the Week 8 loss to the division-rival Eagles, losing two fumbles, one of which was returned for a touchdown. Gilbert has attempted six passes in the NFL since he was drafted in 2014, making him a desperation low-end QB2 in superflex leagues. With Dallas on bye in Week 10, it's likely that Andy Dalton will be cleared from the COVID-19 list in time to play in Week 11, so this Sunday will probably be just a one-game audition for Gilbert. Continue to downgrade Dallas' skill position players with Dalton out another week.

Nov. 7th • 12:52 PM

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said he will take the full week to determine whether quarterback Cooper Rush or signal-caller Garrett Gilbert will start under center in Week 9 against the Steelers. The Cowboys plan on making their decision on Saturday. Although Rush is on the practice squad, he knows the offense better than Gilbert, who has been with the team for only three weeks. Rush might have the advantage from a playbook standpoint, but this will be decided on how each QB looks in practice this week. With a bye in Week 10, Andy Dalton should be able to clear the COVID-19 protocol in time to return in Week 11, so this will likely be a one-game audition for whoever wins the competition. Rush or Gilbert will be a desperation low-end QB2 streamer in superflex leagues against a nasty Steelers Defense this Sunday.

Nov. 5th • 12:33 PM