Fantasy Football Upside Picks: Deshaun Watson, Justin Fields, C.J. Stroud

Several factors go into building a winning fantasy football team. One of those factors is identifying players with league-winning upside, especially in the later rounds. To help you create an elite fantasy football roster, I have identified one potential league winner for every NFL team.

Fantasy Football Upside Picks

ADP via Underdog Fantasy

Deshaun Watson (CLE): ADP 159.7 | QB21

While fantasy players have forgotten about him, Watson was once one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL. He averaged 20.7 or more fantasy points per game in each of his first four seasons. More importantly, the veteran averaged 17.7 fantasy points per game in the five contests he played at least half of the snaps last season. That average would have made him the QB13 on a points-per-game basis. Watson has his best receiving core since joining the Browns. Don’t be surprised if he has a career year.

Justin Fields (PIT): ADP 212.1 | QB32

Reportedly, Russell Wilson has the inside track on the starting role in Pittsburgh. However, fantasy players should take a shot on Fields, especially in superflex leagues. While the former Ohio State quarterback isn’t a starting-caliber NFL QB, he is an elite fantasy quarterback because of his rushing abilities. Fields has averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game on the ground in his career. Meanwhile, Arthur Smith’s run-heavy offense is perfect for rushing quarterbacks. Over the past two years, the Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks totaled 825 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns.

C.J. Stroud (HOU): ADP 70.6 | QB6

Stroud was an elite fantasy quarterback as a rookie, averaging 18.4 fantasy points per game. Furthermore, the former Ohio State star was outstanding to end the year. Stroud was the QB5 on a points-per-game basis from Week 9 through the end of the season, averaging two passing touchdowns and 20.5 fantasy points per contest. More importantly, he was outstanding during that run despite playing only five games with Tank Dell. After the Bills added Stefon Diggs this offseason, Stroud has an elite receiving core at his disposal.