Zach Wilson or Gardner Minshew? Fantasy outlooks for the Jets and Eagles QBs in Week 16

Fantasy football managers may be unsure whether to pick Zach Wilson or Gardner Minshew in Week 16. Minshew will be making his first start of the season, replacing the injured Jalen Hurts as the Philadelphia Eagles' starting quarterback. He faces the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Meanwhile, Wilson will start for the New York Jets against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their Thursday Night Football matchup.

This has led to a new dilemma for fantasy football managers. However, we can help you analyze which player to pick for your fantasy team for Week 16.

It's difficult to trust a player who hasn't started regularly this campaign and hence, we suggest that fantasy managers should pick Wilson over Minshew. Although Wilson hasn't been at his best either, the Jets quarterback has scored some fantasy points and looks to be more reliable.

The Eagles (13-1) have already qualified for the postseason and will be looking to seal their division with a win over the Jets. Meanwhile, New York (7-7) are still in the hunt for a postseason berth.

Zach Wilson's stats and fantasy outlook

New York Jets QB Zach Wilson

Zach Wilson has recorded 1,596 passing yards and six touchdowns with six interceptions this season. He also has 101 rushing yards and one touchdown across eight starts for the Jets.

The 23-year-old has managed an underwhelming 96.14 fantasy points for the New York outfit this term. Wilson is averaging just 12 FPPG and will be eager to improve on those numbers heading into the game against the Jaguars on Thursday.

Gardner Minshew's stats and fantasy outlook

Philadelphia Eagles QB Gardner Winshew

Gardner Minshew has made three appearances for the Eagles this season. They came against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8, Tennessee Titans in Week 13, and New York Giants in Week 14. He has thrown for a mere 34 yards on two passes and is yet to register a touchdown.

Minshew has only 1.16 fantasy points in total this season. However, the Philadelphia quarterback can build on his statistics when his team faces the Cowboys on Sunday.

The concern is that the Cowboys have a very strong defense. They bring the heat and apply the pressure, with some talented ball hawks waiting for their chance. The worry is that Minshew will struggle under the pressure and may throw a bevy of interceptions. As such, Wilson seems the safer choice.