GarrettNussmeier

News: 2 days agoNussmeier completed nine of 17 passes for 74 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Chiefs' 16-15 preseason loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday.

Spin: For the second time in as many preseason games, the rookie seventh-round pick followed starter Justin Fields into the contest. Nussmeier once again mostly kept his throws close to the line of scrimmage while averaging just 4.4 yards per attempt, but he did lead the Chiefs to a field goal on a 13-play drive during his first possession beginning just past the midway point of the second quarter. Nussmeier is likely to see plenty of action and potentially even draw a starting assignment in Friday's home preseason finale against the Seahawks.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Nussmeier was selected by the Chiefs in the seventh round of April's draft. Nussmeier is an undersized, pocket quarterback and older prospect. He was extremely conservative last season, posting rookie-class-low marks in aDOT (6.4), YPA (6.7) and YPC (9.9). Aside of his ability to avoid sacks (career 3.40% sack rate), Nussmeier's efficiency isn't overly impressive and he's a nonfactor as a rusher (career 33-179-5 line and a class-low 1.4 carries per game). Nussmeier will battle for No. 3 duties behind Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields.