{"id":66967,"date":"2019-06-15T11:24:47","date_gmt":"2019-06-15T15:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=66967"},"modified":"2021-05-30T21:56:34","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T01:56:34","slug":"fantasy-football-quarterback-rankings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2019\/06\/15\/fantasy-football-quarterback-rankings\/","title":{"rendered":"Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings: Best Value Options"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the NFL off-season in full swing, it\u2019s time to focus on the upcoming fantasy football season. We\u2019ve already covered wide receiver<\/a> and running back<\/a> rankings, so let\u2019s do some fantasy football quarterback rankings. The NFL has more capable passers than ever before, which means that it\u2019s easier than ever to find a QB1 in fantasy.<\/p>\n

Smart fantasy players know to build running back and wide receiver depth early in the draft and grab a quarterback in the later rounds. Because of this, the average draft position has been factored into these rankings. Note that this is not a list of projected finishes, but rather who gives you the best value. My projected overall rankings, as well as the players\u2019 respective average draft position, have been included in parenthesis.<\/p>\n

Fantasy Football Draft Headquarters<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings: Finding the Best Values<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Tier One: Safe Value Picks<\/h3>\n
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  1. Josh Allen (11) (ADP: 11.08) [Player Profile<\/a>]<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Dak Prescott (13) (ADP 12.04)<\/li>\n
  3. Jameis Winston (9) (ADP: 10.07)<\/li>\n
  4. Mitchell Trubisky (17) (ADP: 13.02)<\/li>\n
  5. Ben Roethlisberger (14) (ADP: 10.07)<\/li>\n
  6. Jared Goff (12) (ADP: 9.02)<\/li>\n
  7. Kirk Cousins (21) (ADP: 12.03)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Fantasy Football owners would do themselves a favor by targeting Josh Allen<\/a><\/strong> and Dak Prescott<\/a><\/strong> in the later rounds. Allen was the QB1 over the final six weeks of 2018 and has an improved supporting cast. These new weapons combined with his rushing ability make him a week-in, week-out starter. Likewise, Prescott was the QB9 ever since Amari Cooper<\/a><\/strong> joined the Cowboys. With a creative play caller in Kellen Moore<\/a><\/strong>, Prescott should be able to duplicate his strong end of the year.<\/p>\n

    Jameis Winston<\/a><\/strong> isn\u2019t a good NFL quarterback, but he\u2019s fantastic for fantasy. Tampa Bay has great wide receivers, a pass-happy coach, no running backs, and no defense. This bodes well for Winston giving you strong fantasy performances on a consistent basis. Ben Roethlisberger<\/a><\/strong> lost Antonio Brown<\/a><\/strong> but still has Juju Smith-Schuster<\/strong><\/a> and a top offensive line. He\u2019ll be fine. The jury\u2019s still out on Mitchell Trubisky<\/a><\/strong>, but his running ability gives him a safe floor and a second year in an offense can only make him better.<\/p>\n

    Jared Goff<\/a><\/strong> had an atrocious end to the season but should bounce back to some extent in 2019.\u00a0Kirk Cousins<\/a><\/strong> can put up decent numbers and can serve as an adequate streamer.<\/p>\n

    Tier Two: Risky Value Picks<\/h3>\n

    8.\u00a0 \u00a0Cam Newton (15) (ADP: 9.04)
    \n9.\u00a0 \u00a0Kyler Murray (16) (ADP: 9.07)
    \n10. Lamar Jackson (20) (ADP: 12.03) [    Player Profile<\/a>]
    \n11. Matthew Stafford (23) (ADP: 14.03)
    \n12. Derek Carr (25) (ADP: 14.03)
    \n13. Jimmy Garoppolo (24) (ADP: 11.07)<\/p>\n

    These players aren\u2019t the safest options in the world, but they offer decent upside and are essentially free. Given the nature of quarterback position, you can afford to take a late-round flyer on a player like this. If it works out, you got a starter for pennies on the dollar. If it doesn\u2019t, you just find an Andy Dalton<\/a><\/strong> level quarterback on the waiver wire.<\/p>\n

    Cam Newton<\/a><\/strong> and Kyler Murray<\/strong><\/a> both have a chance to outplay their rankings if they can overcome injuries and inexperience, respectively.\u00a0Lamar Jackson<\/a><\/strong> will always have value as a rusher, but don\u2019t expect 2018\u2019s production to be the norm. Jackson won\u2019t survive a full season with that heavy a rushing workload, so Baltimore will want him to throw the ball more often. As of now, it\u2019s anyone\u2019s guess if Jackson is up for that task. Matthew Stafford<\/a><\/strong> was a solid fantasy quarterback before last season. Hopefully, a new offensive coordinator can take advantage of his arm talent, even if they are trying to be a run-first offense.<\/p>\n

    Derek Carr<\/a><\/strong> was the QB10 the last time he kept an offensive coordinator for more than one season. With Antonio Brown and Tyrell Williams<\/a><\/strong>, Carr has a chance to be a low-end starting fantasy option. Jimmy Garoppolo<\/a><\/strong> cannot stay healthy but looks good when he\u2019s actually on the field. With Kyle Shanahan <\/strong>calling the shots, Garoppolo should be fantasy relevant as long as he\u2019s playing.<\/p>\n

    Tier Three: The Price is Wrong<\/h3>\n

    14. Patrick Mahomes (1) (ADP: 2.11) [Player Profile<\/a>]
    \n15. Andrew Luck (2) (ADP: 4.05) [    Player Profile<\/a>]
    \n16. Aaron Rodgers (3) (ADP: 4.11) [    Player Profile<\/a>]
    \n17. Deshaun Watson (4) (ADP: 5.10) [    Player Profile<\/a>]
    \n18. Carson Wentz (5) (ADP: 7.10)
    \n19. Baker Mayfield (6) (ADP: 5.12)
    \n20. Matt Ryan (7) (ADP: 6.06)
    \n21. Drew Brees (8) (ADP: 6.10)
    \n22. Russell Wilson (10) (ADP: 7.04)
    \n23. Tom Brady (18) (ADP: 9.10)
    \n24. Philip Rivers (19) (ADP: 8.03)<\/p>\n

    Just about all of these quarterbacks should finish ahead of the previously listed passers. However, they won\u2019t be dramatically better, and you\u2019ll be better off passing on these guys to build value at more important positions. Patrick Mahomes<\/a><\/strong> was easily the QB1 last year, but he threw touchdowns at an unsustainably-high rate and drafting him would mean passing on guys like Marlon Mack<\/a>, T.Y. Hilton<\/a><\/strong>, and Adam Thielen<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Andrew Luck<\/a>, Aaron Rodgers<\/a><\/strong>, and Deshaun Watson<\/a><\/strong> are about as safe as you can possibly be at quarterback. However, their respective draft positions don\u2019t justify the selection. Carson Wentz<\/a><\/strong> is the closest thing to a value in this tier, as he\u2019s finally healthy and in a high-powered offense. The rest are plug-and-play starters, although Russell Wilson<\/a><\/strong> is going to come back to Earth after throwing touchdowns at an unsustainable 8.2% clip last year. Seattle still wants to run the ball, and Wilson probably won\u2019t be as efficient in 2018. Philip Rivers<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is a safe play, but the fact he\u2019s ranked 19th<\/sup> just goes to show how stacked the position is. Don\u2019t draft him in the eighth round. The same logic applies to\u00a0Tom Brady<\/strong><\/a>. Both are capable starters, but neither one should be drafted at their current position.<\/p>\n

    Note: Andy Dalton is my QB22, but he doesn\u2019t really fall into any of these categories. He\u2019ll be waiting on the waiver wire if something happens to your preferred quarterback<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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