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- For the Jets, it's their third starting QB of the season, after Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor. Cook is an undrafted free agent out of Mizzou who struggled in relief a week ago. But he's out there in Week 15, trying to prove he belongs in the NFL. MORE: Why Colts starting Philip Rivers is fun and doesn't deserve any hateWhy is Brady Cook playing QB today for Jets?Cook is playing because of injuries. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFields is hurt. Taylor is hurt. Cook, as the QB3, is next man up. MORE: Our 6 favorite baby names for Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld's 1st childThe Jets will have Adrian Martinez as the backup for Cook. It's not an ideal situation as far as winning football games is concerned.
- It might work out just fine for trying to secure a really good draft pick, though. More NFL news:There are just 5 degrees of separation between Philip Rivers and 1st NFL seasonHow the 6-7 meme sums up the Chiefs' season perfectlyJalen Hurts made the worst play in fantasy football historyHow the Buffalo Bills at home in the snow in December are an unbreakable streakGronk reveals the 1 thing that would bring him out of retirementThese 4 legends played in NFL, MLB, NHL as grandfathers before Philip Rivers.