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Acme Packing Company fantasy football takes on Kyle McCord
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PositiveBreakoutAug 25, 2026
At 23 years old, second-year player Kyle McCord has zero NFL action outside preseason but is outperforming veteran Tyrod Taylor in the backup QB battle; McCord has completed 24 of 35 passes for 220 yards in preseason, demonstrating raw talent that Matt LaFleur can develop similar to how he transformed Jordan Love into a top-10 quarterback.NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026
Backup quarterback Kyle McCord has put up better numbers in the preseason than Tyrod Taylor but hasn't been clear in practice as significantly better than Taylor as a backup option going into 2026; the source notes that 'just based on reps, McCord is of no threat at all to Tyrod' and threw bad balls in team periods today.PositiveDepth ChartAug 23, 2026
Kyle McCord has performed significantly better than Tyrod Taylor through two preseason games despite limited tools, positioning him as a stronger candidate for the QB2 role.PositiveProjectionAug 23, 2026
McCord has clearly outplayed Taylor in preseason competition; he is currently sixth in the NFL in preseason passing yards with 220 yards over two games (24 for 35, 69 percent completion, 6.3 yards per attempt) and has orchestrated three two-minute drills at the end of first halves, including two in a single game against Denver. He is hitting out routes with timing and moving the chains while showing composure in the pocket, and after his performance against the Broncos, the backup quarterback job behind Jordan Love is potentially up for grabs for the first time all summer.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
McCord has been outplaying Tyrod Taylor in preseason action, though Taylor currently holds all second-team snaps while McCord receives only third-team snaps following Kyron Drones' release. The source notes the door is not completely closed on McCord winning the backup job or the team pivoting to a veteran option like Jimmy Garoppolo, but projects Taylor as the Week 1 backup.NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026
Kyle McCord has not taken over as the backup quarterback despite some speculation; Tyrod Taylor has remained the second-team quarterback with all 34 snaps through two preseason games.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
2025 draft pick signed on reserve/futures deal is out-playing backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor in preseason competition; McCord has completed 24 of 35 passes for 220 yards (6.3 yards per pass) and orchestrated three successful two-minute drills including two in the first half on Friday, while Taylor has thrown 16 passes for eight completions and 38 yards (2.8 yards per pass). A brewing debate among Packers faithful is whether McCord is the superior backup option.PositiveBreakoutAug 21, 2026
McCord has one of the only major QB defects with a proven remedy: raw arm strength can be improved through modern training techniques like weighted ball programs, as demonstrated by baseball's Driveline revolution. If McCord pursues arm strength development over an offseason or two, he could push to starter caliber, as he already excels at the truly difficult QB skills (accuracy, inner clock, decision-making, composure).NegativeProjectionAug 21, 2026
McCord's primary limitation is raw arm talent, which is insufficient for starting-caliber NFL play. His arm strength is borderline—not terrible, but not quite good enough to be a starter. The most glowing review available (from Dane Brugler) described it as "Solid arm talent — throws with adequate velocity and adds some arc when needed." McCord lacks the fast release (like Tua Tagovailoa possesses) to compensate for this arm strength deficit, and improving release speed would likely compromise his elite accuracy.PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026
McCord is a preferred backup QB archetype due to his elite accuracy (both at Ohio State and Syracuse), excellent ball placement, composure under pressure, and willingness to make big throws; he steps up in the pocket appropriately and can move enough to pick up first downs. His pressure-to-sack ratio was well under 20% even at Syracuse, demonstrating strong inner clock and decision-making. As a backup, he will be more than competent for as long as he wants to play.PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026
Backup QB competing for long-term roster spot showed encouraging preseason performance in Week 1 against backups, completing 12-of-16 passes for 102 yards and demonstrating comfort running Green Bay's offense. While McCord lacks top-tier physical tools, his 6-foot-3, 218-pound frame and significant college starting experience at Ohio State and Syracuse help him understand defenses. Another strong performance against Denver could allow him to stick around in Green Bay as a backup for the long haul.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
Third-string quarterback now getting more reps since Kyron Drones was released; went the entire length of the field on a two-minute drill and hit tight end Messiah Swinson for a touchdown and two-point conversion; previously led a successful two-minute drill at the end of the first half against the Steelers, completing several out routes that led to a Trey Smack field goal.PositiveProjectionAug 16, 2026
Kyle McCord posted a 91.1 passer rating against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the preseason opener, which has generated some interest in seeing him get more time with the second-team offense.PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026
McCord is positioned as the Packers' likely practice squad QB3 after Kyron Drones was released; he went 12 of 16 for 102 yards with a 91.1 passer rating in the preseason opener against Pittsburgh, leading the team in every major passing statistic except sacks. As a reserve-futures signing from January, he spent 2025 on the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad and will see significant preseason reps with the starters limited to one drive in Week 1.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
McCord appears to have secured the Packers' third-string QB role after preseason performance against Pittsburgh. He completed 12 of 16 passes for 105 yards across 32 snaps, took two sacks, and avoided catastrophic errors. The source notes he showed adequate arm strength and maintained composure under pressure from the Packers' deep backup offensive line, demonstrating game-readiness that separates him from competing prospect Kyron Drones.NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026
Third-string quarterback Kyle McCord led the Packers' offensive yardage production in the preseason game with 102 passing yards, the top offensive performer by yardage alongside running back Damien Martinez (20 yards) and receiver Isaiah Neyor (34 yards).PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026
Third-string quarterback Kyle McCord is growing in the offense and feels ahead of Kyron Drones by a solid step or two for the QB3 spot, suggesting he may be pulling away in the third-string quarterback battle.