Nick Mullens Fantasy

San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Nick Mullens signed his one-year, $750,000 tender as an exclusive-rights free agent on Friday, according to a league source. Mullens had no other choice but to return for the 2020 season. He'll be a restricted free agent after next season. With Jimmy Garoppolo staying healthy in 2019, Mullens didn't attempt any passes last year. Mullens had his opportunity in 2018 when Jimmy G got hurt, though, and averaged 285 passing yards per game in eight starts. He also switched representation this offseason, as Creative Artists Agency announced that he's now among their clients. Mullens won't be fantasy relevant unless Garoppolo is injured again in 2020.

May. 1st • 7:18 PM

Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens will be the teams primary backup, per ESPNs Nick Wagoner. Both Mullens and CJ Beathard made the 53-man roster on Sunday but the Niners rightfully anointed Mullens their No. 2 behind starter Jimmy Garoppolo. Mullens, an undrafted rookie in 2018, made eight starts last season posting a 90.8 QB rating with 2,277 yards (284.6 YPG), 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He showed significantly more poise than Beathard, whos been a turnover machine in his 13 career games. As a backup, Mullens has zero fantasy relevance but with Garoppolo returning from a torn ACL, nothing is guaranteed.

Sep. 3rd • 12:52 PM

The San Francisco 49ers kept both quarterbacks CJ Beathard and Nick Mullens on the 53-man roster. Its undecided who will be primary backup to starter Jimmy Garoppolo. Beathard was the teams third-round pick in 2017 and has a 74.6 career rating in 13 games. Mullens, an undrafted second-year pro, came out of nowhere last season to record a 90.8 rating and three unexpected victories over eight games. With Garoppolo returning from a torn ACL, it makes sense to roster three quarterbacks but only two will likely be active any given weekend. Neither Beathard or Mullens hold any fantasy value but the latter has been much more impressive.

Sep. 2nd • 5:17 PM