McCown (thumb/back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCown's reps were also restricted Wednesday, though it's generally expected that his limitations on back-to-back days were maintenance-related while he manages a cut on his right thumb along with the back issue. More so than his health, the veteran's fantasy outlook for the Jets' Week 13 matchup with the Titans hinges on the potential availability of Sam Darnold (foot) for the contest. Darnold, who has sat out the Jets' last two games, was also a limited practice participant Wednesday and Thursday and hasn't been ruled for the starting nod this weekend.

McCown (back/right hand) was limited at practice Wednesday, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

In addition to his own health, McCown's Week 13 fantasy utility is tied directly to the status of fellow QB Sam Darnold, who was also limited Wednesday. Regarding Darnold, coach Todd Bowles noted Wednesday, "he did more than he did last week." The Jets' plans at quarterback for Sunday's game against the Titans are thus cloudy, with added clarity on that front hopefully on tap by the end of the practice week.

McCown suffered a thumb injury during Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Patriots, Ethan Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCown has earned his first in-game reps of the season the last two contests for Sam Darnold, who is tending to a right foot strain. The veteran quarterback's play has been underwhelming, as evidenced by 54 percent passing, 5.2 yards per attempt and one touchdown versus three interceptions on 79 throws. While McCown doesn't expect the thumb issue to impact his practice reps, his status will be monitored to make sure he's available in case Darnold needs another week off.

McCown completed 26 of 45 passes for 276 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Patriots. He also rushed three times for 25 yards.

EDGE Analysis

McCown showed a lot of heart, staying in the game despite suffering a laceration to a finger on his throwing hand on New York's opening drive. The 39-year-old quarterback gave his team a 7-0 lead with a 16-yard touchdown to Jermaine Kearse, and the game was actually tied 13-13 with two minutes remaining in the third quarter before the Patriots pulled away. McCown's time under center will last only as long as Sam Darnold's foot injury keeps the rookie out, so keep an eye out for updates as to who will be under center against the Titans in Week 13.

With Sam Darnold (foot) ruled out, McCown will start at QB for the Jets on Sunday against the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

Per ESPN's Rich Cimini, the Jets are hopeful that Darnold can return to action in Week 13 versus the Titans, but McCown will draw another start for the Jets on Sunday. The 39-year-old QB didn't get the job done in Week 10's 41-10 loss to the Bills, but he'll look to bounce back this weekend against a New England defense that has allowed 21 TDs and an average of 270.3 passing yards through 10 games. McCown is an option for those scrambling for QB help in Week 12, but he's far from a high-percentage fantasy play, with the Patriots presumably well-prepared and hungry for a win following their bye week.

McCown completed 17 of 34 passes for 135 yards and two interceptions in Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Bills.

EDGE Analysis

It looks like rookie quarterback Sam Darnold wasn't the problem in New York's offense, which looked completely inept under McCown's veteran leadership. With four straight ugly losses heading into the Week 11 bye, it wouldn't be surprising to see some changes to the coaching staff by the time New York next takes the field. Darnold should be back under center if his foot injury heals during the bye, but McCown would likely start again if Darnold remains out.

Coach Todd Bowles named McCown the Jets' starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Bills, Eric Allen of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sam Darnold was withheld from practice Thursday for the second straight day while battling a strained foot, prompting Bowles to rule him out for the starting nod. That paves the way for McCown to direct the offense for the first time in 2018, though the appointment will likely only be a short-term one, as Bowles reiterated that the struggling Darnold would reclaim the starting role once healthy, per Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News. The 39-year-old McCown was effective while serving as the Jets' primary quarterback in 2017, completing 67 percent of his passes for 7.4 yards per attempt, 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions across 13 appearances. McCown will be a worthy option this week in leagues that include two quarterbacks in lineups and could merit consideration in deeper one-QB leagues as well.

McCown is expected to replace Sam Darnold (foot) as the starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Bills, Manish Mehta of the NY Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Jets haven't officially ruled Darnold out, but all signs point in that direction after he was held out of practice Wednesday while sporting a walking boot on his right foot. With a Week 11 bye coming up, it makes sense for the team to take a cautious approach and give McCown at least one start. Given how poorly Darnold has been playing, the 39-year-old's presence under center improves the outlook for all of the Jets' pass catchers.

McCown will open the season as Sam Darnold's backup.

EDGE Analysis

This was pretty much assumed since the Jets traded Teddy Bridgewater to the Saints, but the assignment was confirmed Monday, when the Jets officially declared Darnold their starting QB to begin the coming season.

McCown completed three of eight passes for 26 yards during Thursday's preseason finale in Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

McCown will serve as the backup to Sam Darnold with Teddy Bridgewater now in New Orleans, so the Jets opted to give the veteran some valuable reps here. While McCown failed to get much going during his four drives in this game, his success as the starter last season suggests he should be able to hold his own if called upon this season.