Minshew signed with the Colts this offseason, and he will be No. 2 on the depth chart after rookie Anthony Richardson was named starter. He's not worth drafting in the majority of leagues. In 2022 with the Eagles, Minshew started two games for an injured Jalen Hurts, and Minshew averaged 20.0 Fantasy points per game against the Cowboys and Saints. He has potential to be a low-end starter in all leagues if he starts any games, but you shouldn't anticipate that on Draft Day given the Colts' commitment to Richardson. In deep Superflex and two-quarterback leagues you can take a flier on Minshew, but he's not worth drafting in any one-quarterback formats.
Colts' Gardner Minshew: Will start against Baltimore
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With Anthony Richardson (concussion) ruled out for Week 3, Minshew will start Sunday against the Ravens, Kevin Bowen of the Colts' official site reports.
After Richardson was injured on his 18th snap against the Texans in Week 2, Minshew came on in relief and completed a crisp 19 of 25 passes (76 percent) for 171 yards and one touchdown, guiding the Colts across the finish line for the victory. Minshew is one of the league's most capable backups, and while Week 3 presents a much tougher task on the road in Baltimore, the veteran signal-caller does represent a lineup option for those who roster Richardson or who are otherwise in need of a QB fill-in this weekend.
If you're in a two-QB league, make sure Minshew is rostered. If Anthony Richardson misses Week 3, Minshew would be a fine QB2 option. Minshew completed 82% of his passes in Week 2 against Houston and had a passer rating of 112.1.
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Colts' Gardner Minshew: Week 3 Waiver Priority List
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Minshew should be added in all Superflex and two-quarterback leagues in case Anthony Richardson (concussion) can't play in Week 2 at Baltimore. Minshew came on for Richardson in Week 2 at Houston and completed 19-of-23 passes for 171 yards and a touchdown. In two starts last year for the Eagles, Minshew averaged 20.8 Fantasy points per game, and he would be considered a No. 2 quarterback against the Ravens if Richardson is out. In Superflex and two-quarterback leagues, Minshew is worth at least 10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Colts' Gardner Minshew: Throws two passes late in relief
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Minshew went 0-for-2 passing in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville as he played on the offense's final three plays at the goal line with starting quarterback Anthony Richardson exiting with a knee bruise.
Minshew couldn't convert on a second-and-goal situation on the game's final meaningful plays. Richardson said after the game that he's fine and is expected to play next week against Houston. If not, Minshew would get the start as he's firmly entrenched as the backup.
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Colts' Gardner Minshew: Efficient outing in Colts debut
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Minshew was 6-for-6 passing for 72 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in Saturday's preseason loss at Buffalo.
Minshew came into the game in the second quarter after Anthony Richardson got the start. Minshew was efficient despite being under pressure, as the second-team offensive line struggled at times. Richardson held his own in his first start, and unless he takes a big step backward later in the preseason he's likely to start the regular season opener over Minshew. However, no decisions have been made and Minshew has shown he gives the team a reliable, if unspectacular, option.
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Colts' Gardner Minshew: Opens camp in starting role
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Minshew received all of the first-team reps during Wednesday's practice, but head coach Shane Steichen said that Minshew and Anthony Richardson will rotate on the first team as training camp unfolds, Jake Arthur of SI.com reports.
Minshew completed all four of his passes Wednesday on the first day of camp. Richardson was drafted with the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft despite being considered a raw prospect, and Minshew's experience has him slightly ahead in the team's quarterback competition at this point. Even so, Indianapolis will likely give the more mobile Richardson plenty of opportunities to seize the starting job before the season begins.
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Colts' Gardner Minshew: Signing with Colts
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The Colts have agreed to terms with Minshew, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Minshew's one-year deal is for $3.5 million (fully guaranteed) and could be worth up to $5.5 million with incentives. The 2019 sixth-rounder joins the Colts a day after the team officially released veteran signal-caller Matt Ryan. The addition of Minshew gives Indy an option with NFL starting experience ahead of the 2023 season, but it remains to be seen how the rest of the QB depth chart will end up shaking out, with the franchise likely to continue bolstering the position, quite possibly via next month's draft.
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Eagles' Gardner Minshew: Solid as backup in 2022
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Minshew completed 44 of 76 passes for 663 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions across five appearances (two starts) with the Eagles in 2022. He also had seven carries for three yards and a score, plus four fumbles (one lost).
Minshew started Weeks 16 and 17, against the Cowboys and Saints, resulting in two losses for the Eagles while Jalen Hurts missed time due to a shoulder injury. The soon-to-be 27-year-old is scheduled to hit free agency when the new league year begins, though Philadelphia could have motivation to re-sign him and keep total consistency at the quarterback position. In any case, Minshew shouldn't have trouble find a backup role for the 2023 campaign.
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Eagles' Gardner Minshew: Headed back to No. 2 role
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Minshew is set to return to the backup role Sunday against the Giants with Jalen Hurts (shoulder) listed as questionable but slated to start at quarterback in the regular-season finale, ESPN.com reports.
While filling in for Hurts in losses to the Cowboys and Saints in Weeks 16 and 17, respectively, Minshew completed 42 of 72 pass attempts for 629 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions to go with five rushing yards and another score. Though Hurts practiced in some capacity all week and isn't expected to be limited Sunday while the Eagles look to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs with a win, the Giants are heavy underdogs and will be starting their third-string quarterback (Davis Webb) while also likely resting several other key players. With that in mind, it wouldn't be surprising if Minshew ends up getting in some snaps in relief of Hurts during the second half if the Eagles have turned the game into a blowout.
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Eagles' Gardner Minshew: Big second half in loss
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Minshew completed 18 of 32 passes for 274 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Saints.
Minshew had a disastrous first half, as he was sacked five times as opposed to completing only six passes. He turned things around in the final two quarters, primarily thanks to a 78-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Brown. Minshew also threw a pick-six with five minutes remaining in the game, sealing a loss for Philadelphia. It remains to be seen whether Jalen Hurts (shoulder) will return for a Week 18 matchup against the Giants, which will dictate whether Minshew will have the chance to start a third-straight game.
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Eagles' Gardner Minshew: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Minshew is only listed in the sleeper category because there's a chance Jalen Hurts (shoulder) can play in Week 17 against the Saints. If we find out that Hurts is out again and Minshew is starting then I like him as a low-end starter in all leagues. He did well in Week 16 at Dallas with 26 Fantasy points despite three turnovers, and he passed for 355 yards and two touchdowns, along with a rushing score. It's not an easy matchup against the Saints, who have allowed just one quarterback to score more than 19 Fantasy points since Week 6, but Minshew has plenty of weapons to produce at a high level. If he starts in Week 17 then you can trust him as a No. 1 quarterback in your Fantasy championship.
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Eagles' Gardner Minshew: In line to start Sunday
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Minshew is slated to start Sunday's game against the Saints, Stacey Dales of NFL Network reports.
With Jalen Hurts (right shoulder) not in line to play Sunday, a notion that will be confirmed once the Eagles' inactives are posted ahead the team's 1:00 ET kickoff, Minshew is poised to make his second straight start. In the team's Week 16 loss to the Cowboys, Minshew completed 24 of 40 passes for 355 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, while adding four carries for five yards and another TD.
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Eagles' Gardner Minshew: Likely starting with Hurts doubtful
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Minshew is on track to start Sunday's game against New Orleans with fellow Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (shoulder) listed as doubtful, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports that Hurts showed progress when he returned to practice this week, but the Eagles are being cautious and figure to hold him out for another game. They won't have any playoff implications in Week 18 if Minshew leads them to victory this Sunday, so his odds for a third start partially depend on how he plays. Standout RT Lane Johnson (adductor) is out this Sunday, but even without him the Eagles have an above-average offensive line and one of the best groups of skill-position talent in the league. RB Miles Sanders (knee) and WR A.J. Brown (knee) both have been cleared for Sunday after missing out on some practice reps this week.
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Eagles' Gardner Minshew: Two TDs offset by three turnovers
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Minshew completed 24 of 40 passes for 355 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, had four carries for five yards and another TD and fumbled twice (one lost) during Saturday's 40-34 loss at Dallas.
After handling all the first-team reps during Week 16 prep, Minshew got his first start of the season (and first since Week 18 of the 2021 campaign) for an injured Jalen Hurts, who is dealing with a sprained right shoulder. It's unclear if this will be the first of a handful of nods for Minshew down the stretch, but he fared well with volume while also committing at least three turnovers for the first time since Week 9 of his rookie 2019 season. With a pair of top wide receivers to work with in A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, both of whom reached 100 yards Saturday, Minshew has enough skill-position talent to produce as long as he's directing the Eagles offense. If Hurts yields his starting spot to Minshew again Week 17, the latter will be facing the Saints on Sunday, Jan. 1.
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Eagles' Gardner Minshew: Week 17 Early Waiver Targets (Add/Drop)
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Minshew played a lot better than his line, and his line was plenty good. The two interceptions were hardly his fault – Quez Watkins got his hands on both passes and was just beat to it by a Cowboys defender both times. Otherwise, Minshew was pretty terrific in a tough matchup. Having the kind of elite playmakers the Eagles have certainly helps, just like we expected it to. It's not 100% certain Minshew will start in Week 16 against the Saints, but at this point I'd bet on it – the Eagles still only need to win one of their final two to lock up the No. 1 seed despite Saturday's loss. Doing what he did against the Cowboys should make Minshew a pretty easy top-12 QB in the rankings next week.
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Eagles' Gardner Minshew: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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We'll find out if Minshew is starting for the injured Jalen Hurts (shoulder) this week, and if he does then I like Minshew as a low-end starter in all leagues. He started two games for the Eagles in 2021 (without A.J. Brown on the roster) and scored 22 Fantasy points at the Jets in Week 13 and 18 points against the Cowboys in Week 18. The matchup at Dallas is tough, but Trevor Lawrence just lit up that defense for 34 Fantasy points in Week 15. I don't expect Minshew to replicate that, but he could be the fifth quarterback this season to top 20 points against Dallas.
Minshew has all the qualities you look for in a Fantasy quarterback: In a strong offense with good receivers against a defense that isn't going to completely crush him. If there's a concern, it's that the Eagles may try to run the ball a little more than last week (14 running back carries). That could lower the passing volume for Minshew, but any success from the Cowboys offense would push the game into being relatively high scoring. That would help Minshew. I wouldn't expect any more than 21 Fantasy points, but that's a heck of a lot better than what you should get this week from Jared Goff, Derek Carr, Daniel Jones or Deshaun Watson. I would start Tom Brady over Minshew.
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Eagles' Gardner Minshew: Named Week 16 starter
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Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said Thursday that Minshew will start Saturday's game in Dallas, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.
Though Sirianni noted that MVP candidate Jalen Hurts pushed to play through his sprained throwing shoulder, the Eagles won't take any chances with their top signal-caller after he failed to practice in any fashion Tuesday and Wednesday. Expect Hurts to be formally ruled out for the Week 16 contest following Thursday's practice, leaving third-stringer Ian Book to dress as the backup to Minshew, who picks up his first start of the season after making his other three appearances in 2022 at the tail end of blowouts. Minshew previously made two starts in place of Hurts in the 2021 season and fared well in those outings, completing 67.2 percent of his throws for 7.4 yards per attempt and a 4:1 TD:INT. Given his past performance and favorable team context, Minshew should make for a viable lineup option in leagues that start two quarterbacks or have a superflex spot available.
Minshew is the clear top add at quarterback, even with Nick Sirianni saying Jalen Hurts hasn't yet been ruled out yet. If Hurts does in fact play, you can add one of the handful of other options that simply aren't that different. Minshew is the only streamer available who cracks our top 12 this week.
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Eagles' Gardner Minshew: Gets first-team reps
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Minshew is taking first-team reps at practice Wednesday, Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal reports.
Minshew missed Tuesday's practice for personal reasons, while Jalen Hurts was sidelined by a shoulder sprain that has his availability for Saturday's game against the Cowboys in serious doubt. With Hurts absent again Wednesday, Minshew appears increasingly likely to make his first start of the season this weekend, though nothing has been confirmed yet.
