Football Outsiders · Nov 4, 2021
Backup QBs: Trust Taysom Hill, Question Jordan Love
Week 9 was poised to center on a critical NFC matchup between the Packers and Chiefs. But Aaron Rodgers' positive COVID test and apparent unvaccinated status may have sabotaged what should have been a fascinating game. And don't overlook the fantasy ramifications. Rodgers overcame the losses of his top three receivers last week with a pair of touchdown passes to slot receiver Randall Cobb. But those top receivers and running back Aaron Jones could fall short of their typical standards this week without one of the all-time great quarterbacks adding plays and extending drives with consistent, accurate passes. The Chiefs defense ranks 31st overall and 30th against the pass by DVOA, and so the Packers skill players have good matchups. They just won't match their typical standards in the true-talent rankings.
