NFL training camps kick off in a little over a month, and for fantasy football enthusiasts, this means it’s time to start tracking reports and seeing how rookies and veterans alike are looking for the upcoming 2019 season. In most fantasy formats, the quarterback is usually a team’s top point scorer, so choosing one of the best fantasy quarterbacks for your squad is important to getting the season started off right.
Obviously your pick for QB in the fantasy draft will depend greatly on the format of the league you play in. You may even go for more than one top-tier QB; perhaps you switch your QBs around depending on the matchup, or you’re in some small leagues where two QBs start every week. Point being, this is a roster position that you’ll want to do your research on and scope out regularly as the season continues.
Fantasy football isn’t based on random odds like most casino games; when picking a quarterback it’s about knowing which players have consistency, who they have available to target, if they have a solid offensive line, and what their health looks like throughout the season. By researching these factors you greatly increase your chances of having a winning season.
Top 10 Fantasy Quarterbacks in 2019
Here are ten quarterbacks who are slated to have a high-production season:
- Patrick Mahomes – Kansas City Chiefs
Mahomes stunned NFL fans last season by having an all-time best fantasy season in only his first year as starting QB. He joined Brady and Manning in the history books after throwing fifty touchdowns in a single season. There’s no doubt that Mahomes has great fantasy value; he was named the NFL MVP in 2018. However, there is some concern that he may slow down or hit the dreaded “sophomore slump” in his second year at a starting position. While there’s never any way to know for certain, there’s little evidence to actually warrant these concerns. Mahomes will continue to be surrounded by top-tier talent, and his youth and consistency of play suggest that he’s the real deal.
- Andrew Luck – Indianapolis Colts
Despite coming off an injured season and dealing with a brand-new offense, Andrew Luck showed solid talent and leadership in 2018. He had 39 passing TDs, and threw for over 4,500 yards. Andrew Luck is the definition of consistency, and it’s likely you can rely on him for another stellar year at QB; possibly even better than 2018 given that he’s had some time to sync with the newer offensive talent.
- Aaron Rodgers – Green Bay Packers
While Aaron Rodgers didn’t have the level of production that fans have come to associate with him in years past, he still ranked as the no. 6 QB overall for 2018. Rodgers is still one of the most solid QB 1 options in the NFL and is worth going for in your fantasy draft (especially if exaggerations of his decline help you secure him at a bargain).
- Drew Brees – New Orleans Saints
The Saints have been heavy on the running game in the past couple years, but this didn’t stop Brees from being the #2 ranked QB in 2018. Brees only threw 5 interceptions all season, and he had a record setting completion percentage at 74.4. There’s no reason to think anything will change for this star quarterback going into 2019.
- Matt Ryan – Atlanta Falcons
Last season the Falcons suffered some major injury setbacks to both defensive starters and running backs, meaning that Matt Ryan spent an insane amount of time on the field, ultimately throwing over 600 passes in a single season. Despite the pressure of his situation, the stats speak for themselves since he racked up nearly 5,000 passing yards and 35 passing TDs. He should have less pressure on him this season, and we can continue to expect him to deliver at QB 1 status.
- Russell Wilson – Seattle Seahawks
Major changes to the Seahawks offense took a toll on Wilson in the 2018 season, in which he made significantly fewer pass attempts than seen in previous seasons. He was also sacked 51 times, and yet still managed to throw 35 touchdowns. Talent isn’t an issue with Wilson — the real question will be opportunity.
- Philip Rivers – Los Angeles Chargers
Rivers was ranked third at the end of the 2018 season, throwing for 4,308 yards and accumulating 32 passing touchdowns. These stats certainly put him amongst the fantasy elite, and the Chargers are poised to have another highly competitive season in 2019.
- Deshaun Watson – Houston Texans
Despite dealing with a chest injury mid-season, Watson showed promising statistics that landed him a solid end-of-season ranking in 2018. Back to full health and now joined by a healthy Fuller, Coutee, and Hopkins, and it’s looking like a great season for Watson.
- Baker Mayfield – Cleveland Browns
There’s been a lot of hype about Baker Mayfield, who had a very solid rookie season and ended a 19 game losing streak for the Browns. As with Mahomes, there are always fears of a sophomore slump occurring, but the Browns have been stocking up on some exciting talent in the off-season, and Mayfield seems to be not just a strong athlete, but a smart player as well.
- Jared Goff – Los Angeles Rams
It goes without saying that Goff had a disappointing end to his 2018 when he was unable to score a touchdown in the Super Bowl. Nevertheless, Goff’s regular season statistics had him ranked at 7th best overall, with over 4,500 passing yards and 32 passing touchdowns. Goff certainly has potential for 2019, and is surrounded by a solid team with good coaching.
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