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Big Cat Country fantasy football takes on Nick Mullens
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Big Cat Country about Nick Mullens.
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All Big Cat Country insights about Nick Mullens
NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026
Jaguars fans surveyed expressed discomfort with Mullens as backup quarterback, with most respondents saying no to his role in that capacity; the team subsequently traded for Quinn Ewers as a replacement option.NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
The Ewers trade raises immediate questions about Nick Mullens' standing in the Jacksonville quarterback room heading into the season; Mullens had a reasonably strong preseason, notably completing 6 of his first 7 attempts for 65 yards (9.3 yards-per-reception) in Week 2 against Carolina and going 5 of 7 for 62 yards in Week 3; whether he retains the No. 2 spot, slides to No. 3 behind Ewers, or becomes a surprise casualty of the trade will be answered when Jacksonville finalizes their 53-man roster.NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026
Backup quarterback did not flash on television in preseason Week 3, though camp reports were fine; the source identifies the QB2 position as 'a nitpick area of concern for the Jags' and notes 'Mullens didn't exactly flash on TV' but hopes 'if he's ever needed facing live game action, he turns to that version of himself' from camp. The source emphasizes Trevor Lawrence's health is paramount: 'This franchise goes by the way of Lawrence anyway so if Mullens, or really anybody else, is in it's probably over regardless.'PositiveProjectionAug 29, 2026
Backup quarterback opened the preseason game with an efficient 5-of-7 passing performance for 62 yards in the first quarter, including a 34-yard completion to tight end Hunter Long and a key fourth-down conversion. Mullens' efficient early performance helped Jacksonville's offense establish control and set the tone for the game.NegativeProjectionAug 29, 2026
Jaguars QB Nick Mullens earned offensive game ball honors with a 5/7 for 62 yards (8.9 avg) and 98.5 passer rating in the preseason finale; his role on the roster was never in jeopardy, but he played his two first-quarter drives like a man fighting for something, following last week's 6/7, 65-yard performance.NegativeRoleAug 25, 2026
Mullens' all-but-guaranteed QB2 roster spot for the Jaguars is being called into question after a poor preseason performance: 3 of 7 completions, 33 yards, 1 interception, and a 17.9 passer rating in the first week, plus a bad sack on 3rd down despite multiple receivers open. His job security is now in doubt as the team evaluates younger alternatives.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Backup quarterback put together one solid drive in preseason Week 2 before being subbed out for Carter Bradley; combined with Joey Aguilar for just two incompletions total, significantly outperforming Bradley who had seven incompletions and one interception.PositiveProjectionAug 22, 2026
Mullens was arguably the most encouraging story of the preseason game through the first half, completing six of his first seven attempts for 65 yards with a 9.3 yards-per-reception average; his improvement from Week 1 to Week 2 in early-drive efficiency was notable with zero turnovers, red-zone efficiency, and quality performance against much of the Panthers' starting defense, establishing a working partnership with rookies Josh Cameron and CJ Williams.PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026
Mullens completed six of seven passes for 65 yards on Jacksonville's opening possession, demonstrating encouraging early work with young receivers before Carter Bradley took over and struggled; Mullens' efficient start was part of Jacksonville's reasonable offensive beginning that failed to translate into touchdowns.PositiveProjectionAug 22, 2026
Mullens opened the game efficiently against Carolina's starting defense, going 6 of 7 for 65 yards with a 9.3-yard average per reception and 105.4 passer rating. His lone incompletion was an Ameer Abdullah drop that likely should have been a touchdown; he was sacked on the ensuing third down, forcing a field goal.NegativeBustAug 16, 2026
Backup quarterback had a day to forget on Saturday, following an offseason of fan and media discontent with the Jacksonville backup quarterback role. As a backup quarterback, Mullens' primary role on the team is to be an asset to the quarterback room in learning the playbook, while leveraging his experience and knowledge of the system to protect the football and keep the wheels from falling off. Mullens consistently struggled to hit open receivers, throwing an early red zone interception where Josh Cameron looked to be wide open on the play. Mullens seemed not to notice the underneath defender on the play, both underthrowing the attempt and placing it behind the intended receiver. He later took a third-down sack, where it seemed the veteran quarterback struggled to pull the trigger on the available options. Final line: red-zone interception, a sack given up, 3/7 for 33 yards (17.9 passer rating) against primarily Saints' backups.NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026
Backup quarterback Nick Mullens struggled in preseason week 1, throwing a bad decision interception and contributing to the Jaguars' poor first-half offensive performance; at halftime, Jaguars quarterbacks combined for just 53 yards, with Mullens part of a backup QB situation that looks like an issue for Jacksonville.NegativeProjectionAug 15, 2026
Nick Mullens struggled significantly in the preseason opener, completing 3 of 7 passes for 33 yards (4.7 YPC) with no touchdowns, 1 interception, and 1 sack, posting a 17.9 passer rating; he was sacked on third-and-five and threw a red-zone interception at the four-yard line.NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026
Backup quarterback Mullens threw a deep ball intended for running back J'Mari Taylor that was intercepted by cornerback Buster Brown in the play of the scrimmage.NegativeUsageJul 30, 2026
Backup quarterback Nick Mullens threw a diving deep ball to Josh Cameron that drew a strong reaction from everyone watching, and later threw an interception to linebacker Ventrell Miller in a middle period.