Kurt Benkert Fantasy Stats

The Packers waived quarterback Kurt Benkert on Friday. The 26-year-old spent most of last season on the practice squad, appearing in only one game in 2021 as a COVID-19 replacement for Jordan Love. While Benkert wasn't expected to receive interest in any fantasy league, the transaction could mean Green Bay will roll with two active quarterbacks, Love and Aaron Rodgers, during some or all of the season.

Quarterback Kurt Benkert has been waived by the Green Bay Packers. Benkert was battling for the QB2 job behind Aaron Rodgers with Jordan Love. Benkert played solid football at times but the Packers have decided to not keep three quarterbacks on the active roster. Reports already indicate that Benkert would be a candidate for the practice squad once he clears waivers.

Green Bay Packers third-string quarterback Kurt Benkert completed 18-of-25 passes for 151 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the team's preseason game against the Jets. With reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers on the sidelines and Jordan Love held out with a sore shoulder, Benkert played almost every drive. He was solid, if unspectacular, moving the chains at times but also guiding the offense to four three-and-outs. Not every team actively dresses three quarterbacks in the regular season but the progress of Love's shoulder in the coming weeks could decide whether Benkert starts the season with the team.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Kurt Benkert will start during Saturday's exhibition against the Jets. With Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love (shoulder) both sitting out, the team will turn to Benkert, who will start his first preseason game in nearly three seasons. The 26-year-old was released by the Falcons back in February after signing with Atlanta in 2018 as an undrafted free agent. Although it's unknown how long Benkert will play against New York, he's still likely to get enough work to put him on the DFS radar.

The Green Bay Packers will bring in quarterbacks Chad Kelly and Kurt Benkert to this weekend's rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. Benkert went undrafted out of Virginia and spent the last three seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, mainly on the practice squad. Kelly, the nephew of Hall of Famer Jim Kelly, was taken with the final pick of the 2017 draft by the Denver Broncos, but he washed out of Denver after two seasons. He's been with the Indianapolis Colts the last two years but was released. Both players could become camp arms with upside further down the depth chart if they sign in Green Bay. Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love, last year's first-round pick, are the only signal-callers currently on the roster.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kurt Benkert looked good on Thursday despite his team falling to the Denver Broncos in the first preseason game of the season. The 24-year-old, who exited the game prematurely after suffering a toe injury, finished the night by going 19-for-24 for 185 yards in addition to completing a touchdown pass to running back Brian Hill. Benkert is in his second season with the club, spending the 2018 season with the practice squad. He will continue to battle veteran Matt Schaub, who finished with only 10 yards on four completions (14 attempts), for the second spot on the team's depth chart behind quarterback Matt Ryan. Though he has barely any fantasy value at the moment, you may hear his name again at some point during the regular season.

The Atlanta Falcons released quarterback Kurt Benkert during their roster cut down on Saturday. Benkert had every opportunity to push for a roster spot as the Falcons third QB. However, Benkert has managed to play himself out of a roster spot this preseason. Benkert's numbers from the four preseason games were 28 completions on 64 passing attempts with 347 yards, zero touchdowns and four interceptions. Benkert's preseason performance has all but prevented him from being offered a backup job anywhere else in the league. Therefore, his best chance of a future in the league lies on the Falcons practice squad.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kurt Benkert did not have a very good night in the final preseason game against the Miami Dolphins Thursday. Benkert got the start and played well into the second half. However, he only managed to complete 10 of his 25 passes for 103 yards. In addition, Benkert was picked off twice and sacked three times. This game ends a relatively unsuccessful preseason for Benkert, who would have been hoping to put pressure on Matt Schaub for the backup QB role. At best, Benkert might scrape onto the Falcons roster as the third QB but he is more likely going to find himself on the practice squad.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kurt Benkert will need to have an impressive outing in the fourth preseason game if he is to have a realistic shot of making the roster. Benkert has failed to lay down a real marker this preseason, going 18-for-39 with 244 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions. A completion percentage of 46.2% against bottom of the roster defenders is not what the Falcons will have wanted to see in this offseason. However, Benkert will have one more shot in the fourth and final preseason game to impress the Falcons. Even if Benkert makes the roster he will have no fantasy value unless there are significant injuries to Matt Ryan and Matt Schaub.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kurt Benkert once again struggled to make an impression in the third preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Coming off a tough outing against the Kansas City Chiefs, Benkert really need to have a good outing against the Jaguars. However, Benkert managed to go 6-of-14 with 89 yards passing. The fact that Benkert saw action in this game and Garrett Grayson did not, is a positive that he remains third on the pecking order for the Falcons. However, Benkert is still competing for the chance to make the roster, as opposed to being on the practice squad. Even if he makes the roster Benkert is unlikely to have any fantasy value this season, unless both Matt Ryan and Matt Schaub were to go down during the season.