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Bo Nix or Jalon Daniels

Who Should I Start? - Week 5 • Start New
Bo Nix

Bo Nix

QB • Denver Broncos DEN
Jalon Daniels

Jalon Daniels

QB • Tampa Bay Bucs TB
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Nix over Daniels

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Nix ... 50%

BOTH ... 16.67%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 18.11
CMP/ATT PASS YD PASS TD INT RUSH YD RUSH TD FPTS
21/34 209.49 1.33 0.73 10.21 0.25 18.11
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Outlook Bo Nix

Bo Nix at San Francisco — Tough Road Test in a High-Scoring Matchup

Nix heads into Santa Clara to face an undefeated 49ers squad after leading Denver to consecutive wins. The coaching staff has stressed avoiding early-down pressing after sluggish starts, emphasizing rhythm within offensive coordinator Davis Webb's scheme. While his connection with Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton is developing, Nix has thrown an interception in each contest this season and must navigate a fierce pass rush.

Our weekly projection forecasts Nix for roughly 176 passing yards, 1.2 passing touchdowns, and 16.0 fantasy points. Fantasy managers have grown hesitant, with his start rate dipping to 26%. While a potentially high-scoring matchup offers passing volume upside if Denver falls behind, Nix profiles best as a Superflex starter or matchup-dependent streamer in standard leagues.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 1 day ago
Latest News Bo Nix
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Daniels over Nix

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Daniels ... 16.67%

BOTH ... 16.67%

PROJECTION
FPTS:
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No projection for today.
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Outlook Jalon Daniels

Jalon Daniels Makes First NFL Start at Home Against Green Bay

With Baker Mayfield sidelined by a thumb injury, undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels steps into the starting quarterback role for Tampa Bay against Green Bay. Daniels flashed intriguing arm talent and athleticism in the preseason, and the coaching staff voiced confidence in the young passer ahead of his debut.

Our weekly projection forecasts a modest output, anticipating about 203 passing yards, 1.3 touchdowns, and 20 rushing yards (13.5 fantasy points). While his dual-threat ability provides a floor, this low-scoring projected environment and typical rookie volatility make him best suited for fantasy benches outside of two-quarterback formats.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 2 days ago
Latest News Jalon Daniels
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Performance Bo Nix
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YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
21459.510100
Season stats based on the past 7 days

YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
40055.331171
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Jalon Daniels
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YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
14870.412550
Season stats based on the past 7 days

YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
14863.313640
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
Redzone Touches Bo Nix

Redzone information only applies to RB, WR, TE.

Redzone Touches Jalon Daniels

Redzone information only applies to RB, WR, TE.

Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Bo Nix
OWN
84%
-2.31 compared to last week
START
29%
-1.32 compared to last week
OWN/START Jalon Daniels
OWN
 
4%
+3.39 compared to last week
START
 
1%
+1.02 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Bo Nix
21st
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Jalon Daniels
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Bo Nix

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts rank this player at 21st among QB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 20th with 57.26 total points (14.32 avg).
  • Currently 54.2 points behind the leader: Josh Allen
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 4.5 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • QB Stats

  • Top 20 in pass yards with 819 (204.75 per game) and is currently ranked 19th among QB.
  • Top 25 in pass tds with 5 (1.25 per game) and is currently ranked 21st among QB.
  • Top 15 in pass completions with 81 (20.25 per game) and is currently ranked 15th.
  • Top 15 in interceptions with 3 (0.75 per game) and is currently ranked 13th.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: -42, TDs: -2, INTs: -1
  • Known to throw for big gains. If your league has bonus points for long TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 3650, PASS TDS: 23, RUSH YDS: 250, RUSH TDS: 4
Breakdown Jalon Daniels

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts don't even rank him among QB's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 40th with 10.32 total points (2.58 avg).
  • Currently 101.14 points behind the leader: Josh Allen
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2.6 PPG.
  • QB Stats

  • Top 50 in pass yards with 148 (37.00 per game) and is currently ranked 41st among QB.
  • Top 50 in pass tds with 1 (0.25 per game) and is currently ranked 39th among QB.
  • Top 20 in interceptions with 3 (0.75 per game) and is currently ranked 16th.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 4 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: +148, TDs: +1, INTs: +3
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 0, PASS TDS: 0, RUSH YDS: 0, RUSH TDS: 0
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Bo Nix

No Injury Reported

Injury Jalon Daniels

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Bo Nix

Week 5
Denver Broncos @ Los Angeles Chargers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
26.50347.25741004.18
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 19th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 13th with 23.00 total points (5.75 avg).
  • Currently 25 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.6 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in turnovers with 7 (1.75 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Ranked 22nd in rush defense with 487 (121.75 per game).
  • Ranked 14th in pass defense with 902 (225.50 per game).
  • Top 12 in sacks with 10 (2.50 per game) and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 4 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 26.50 per game and currently ranked 24th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 22nd in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +154.75, Turnovers: -2 Sacks: -9, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +4,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 49, INT: 16, TDS: 2, PA/G: 21.3, YDS/G: 303.1
Matchups Jalon Daniels

Week 5
Tampa Bay Bucs @ Dallas Cowboys

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
28.00392.7520402.88
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 13th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 31st with 6.00 total points (1.50 avg).
  • Currently 42 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 31st in rush defense with 601 (150.25 per game).
  • Ranked 21st in pass defense with 970 (242.50 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 28.00 per game and currently ranked 29th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 19th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -39.75, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: -1, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 9, TDS: 3, PA/G: 31.9, YDS/G: 400.6
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Bo Nix
15.23
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Jalon Daniels
0.00
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Bo Nix
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2024 DEN 16 3775 66% 29 12 93.3 430 4 0
2025 DEN 16 3931 63% 25 11 87.8 356 5 2
2026 DEN 4 819 60% 5 3 80.4 25 1 1
ON PACE 18 3686 60% 23 14 80.4 113 5 5
3-YEAR AVG 12 2617 65% 18 8 90.5 276 3 1
Totals 40 8948 64% 63 27 89.4 883 10 3
Career Jalon Daniels
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2026 TB 2 148 63% 1 3 44.9 64 0 0
ON PACE 9 666 63% 5 14 44.9 288 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2 148 63% 1 3 44.9 64 0 0
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