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Fantasy Football Sleepers & Lottery Tickets: Quarterbacks
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Shedeur Sanders (QB – CLE) | ADP: 309 (QB35)
Notable rookie QBs and their official PFF grades from Week 1 of the preseason (their first NFL action against an opposing team):
82.1 – Shedeur Sanders (Browns)
80.7 – Jaxson Dart (Giants)
55.3 – Jalen Milroe (Seahawks)
54.2 – Cam Ward (Titans)
46.5 – Tyler Shough (Saints)
37.2… pic.twitter.com/XgCxOAebHq– The Dawgs – A Cleveland Browns Podcast (@thedawgspodcast) August 12, 2025
Shedeur Sanders has had a wild start to his NFL career, going from a rocky fall in the 2025 NFL Draft to showing potential in his first NFL outing. He played decently, exceeding expectations, but some reports are acting like he’s already destined for a Hall of Fame jacket. Let’s pump the brakes on the narrative of Sanders proving everyone wrong based on one preseason performance.
Sanders started in the Browns’ preseason opener with Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel sidelined with hamstring injuries. Veteran Joe Flacco, the projected Week 1 starter, sat out the game. Sanders went 14-of-23 with 138 yards and two touchdowns, and added 19 rushing yards on four carries. He wasn’t flawless, but he held his own as he worked to climb the Browns’ quarterback depth chart.
The Browns’ most likely plan this season seems to be starting with Flacco at quarterback before transitioning to someone else, probably Sanders. There’s not much benefit in putting Pickett under center for a team that appears to be tanking with their focus on two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Since Sanders has outperformed Gabriel in camp, why not give him a shot to prove he can be the Browns’ long-term solution at quarterback?
Sanders may not be a pick in redraft leagues, but he’s a popular target in dynasty formats with the hope he thrives in Cleveland. He has several weapons at his disposal, including wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, tight end David Njoku, rookie running back Quinshon Judkins and rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr.
Sanders has the skill and poise to thrive in Cleveland’s offensive system under Kevin Stefanski, which focuses on a strong running game and play-action. He delivers an accurate deep ball, a strength that should shine in the Browns’ offense. Sanders is expected to see snaps this season. The former Colorado quarterback could offer impactful performances as a bye-week fill-in option in Superflex leagues.
Tyler Shough (QB – NO) | ADP: 287 (QB33)
Tyler Shough is an interesting case. Despite playing six seasons in college, he only had one full season under his belt, and that came in his final year. Last season, he set a career-high with 23 passing touchdowns. The former Cardinal quarterback will be a 26-year-old rookie who is projected to be the Saints’ starting quarterback in Week 1.
Shough will be under the guidance of new head coach Kellen Moore, who brings years of experience in managing offenses throughout his coaching career. Shough is stepping into his NFL career with a strong group of offensive weapons at his side.
A healthy and determined Alvin Kamara will anchor the backfield. A dynamic wide receiver room features Chris Olave‘s return alongside Rashid Shaheed, Brandin Cooks and Donovan Peoples-Jones. The question is, can Shough bring it all together in his rookie season? And should fantasy managers care?
Not surprisingly, his current ADP is sitting at QB32. Shough will develop throughout the season and will have the weapons to provide fantasy managers with some spike weeks and a source of sneaky value during quarterback bye weeks in Superflex leagues.
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