Superflex leagues have become one of the most popular formats in fantasy football. There are several viable ways to approach the quarterback position, but I don’t like to leave a draft without at least three. It helps to protect against injuries and bye weeks.
One way to accomplish this is to find value in the later rounds. I put together a list of four late-round quarterbacks worth considering in Superflex drafts based on Underdog’s average draft position (ADP).
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Superflex Fantasy Football Targets: Late-Round Quarterbacks
Cam Ward (QB – TEN) | ADP: QB24
I’m buying into Cam Ward and the Titans’ offense, especially with Brian Daboll as the offensive coordinator.
It was a rough rookie season for the former No. 1 pick, but growing pains were expected early in his career. One of the biggest issues in the first half of the year was how often pressure turned into sacks.
Per the Fantasy Points Data Suite, among quarterbacks with at least 400 dropbacks, Ward finished with the second-highest pressure-to-sack rate in the league at 23.2%, suggesting he held onto the ball too long at times.
Through Week 10, his pressure-to-sack rate rose to 28.6%. From Week 11 onward, he nearly cut this number in half to 16.3%.
The supporting cast looks better on paper than it did a year ago.
Calvin Ridley missed 10 games with multiple injuries, and Wan’Dale Robinson was added in free agency, fresh off a 92-catch, 1,000-yard campaign. The Titans also drafted Carnell Tate out of Ohio State in this year’s draft.
Daboll has a history of developing young quarterbacks like Josh Allen and helped revive Daniel Jones in New York, who threw for the most yards of his career in 2022.
At his QB24 price, Ward will likely be drafted after many Superflex managers will already have rostered two quarterbacks. I’m willing to go a step further and target him as my second signal-caller, after loading up on the other skill positions.
If Ward hits and settles in as just a high-end QB2, you could gain a weekly edge at the other positions after loading up on skill players early.
Daniel Jones (QB – IND) | ADP: QB25
I was never on the Daniel Jones wagon, but you can’t ignore the ride he was on last season before he tore his Achilles in Week 14.
Until that point, among quarterbacks with at least 300 dropbacks, Jones ranked eighth in passing yards per game, fourth in yards per attempt and eighth in fantasy points per dropback, per the Fantasy Points Data Suite.
Critics may point to the rushing decline. Yet, he still produced 19.6 fantasy points per game while ranking just QB16 in rushing.
Even if the rushing totals don’t return to his previous levels, Jones has shown he can remain relevant through efficiency. I’m not concerned with the departure of Michael Pittman Jr., either.
Jones distributed the ball fairly evenly. Through Week 13, four Colts pass-catchers held target shares between 16.7% and 20.9%, making Pittman’s vacated targets easier to move on from.
Geno Smith (QB – NYJ) | ADP: QB28
Frank Reich is the new offensive coordinator for the Jets, and history speaks for itself. Philip Rivers and Andrew Luck both have Comeback Player of the Year awards under Reich.
And if you remember their time together in Philadelphia, Carson Wentz was once an MVP candidate.
The offense around Geno Smith is better than what he inherited when drafted in 2013. Although Pro Football Focus (PFF) graded the Jets 15th in pass blocking last season, it’s still an upgrade from the Raiders, who were graded the fifth-worst.
Breece Hall‘s receiving ability is a perfect match for Smith. Since 2022, Smith has ranked inside the top 10 in passes thrown behind the line of scrimmage, per the Fantasy Points Data Suite. Hall has also finished inside the top 10 among running backs in receiving yards in three straight seasons.
Having an elite pass-catcher in the backfield raises the quarterback’s floor by providing him with a reliable outlet who can create yards after the catch.
It’s also important to note that Smith didn’t have a true No. 1 wide receiver in Las Vegas, which he now does in Garrett Wilson.
We’ve seen Smith produce QB1 numbers in Seattle when paired with DK Metcalf. When you pair him with this pass-catching unit and a better offensive line, Smith is a solid bet to at least beat his QB28 price tag.
Jacoby Brissett (QB – ARI) | ADP: QB30
I know Jacoby Brissett wants a new contract and didn’t attend organized team activities (OTAs) or practice at mandatory minicamp, but he was present.
The Cardinals threw the ball 7.3% above expectation last season, the highest mark in the NFL. It remains to be seen if they can continue with the pass-heavy approach, but there is optimism.
They added Jeremiyah Love with the third pick in the draft, and Brissett quietly checks the boxes for a late-round quarterback in Superflex.
According to the Fantasy Points Data Suite, Brissett threw the seventh-most pass attempts in the red zone and the third-most end-zone attempts while delivering a low 1.6% turnover rate. This gives Brissett sneaky touchdown equity without the weekly turnover tax.
Ranked near the basement in fantasy football ADP at QB30, Brissett appears mispriced. He finished QB16 last season with the same pass-catching group, making him an intriguing late-round target.
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