Fantasy Football Insights

As our consensus #31 QB, Deshaun Watson isn't really relevant in 1QB leagues. Dispite his low rank, his role as the starting QB for the Browns means he should be owned in 2QB leagues.Watson is expected to earn 25% of his projected 94 fantasy points by rushing. That level of involvement in the Browns' running game adds significant fantasy value. With a projected toughdown-to-interception ratio of 2.5, he doesn't carry much interception risk.

Daniel Jones is the consensus #22 QB, and as such isn't worth drafting in 1QB leagues. In 2QB leagues, he's a low-end starter. Jones is expected to earn 22% of his projected 264 fantasy points by rushing. That level of involvement in the Giants' running game adds significant fantasy value. With a projection of 12.5 interceptions compared to 20.6 passing touchdowns, Jones has the ability to ruin a fantasy week with multiple picks in a game.

Ranked as the #4 quarterback, Lamar Jackson is a solid QB1, but you might have to draft him uncomfortably high for a QB if you want him on your team. Jackson is projected to earn 125.1 of his 352 fantasy points by rushing. That level of involvement in the Ravens' running game adds significant fantasy value. Projected for a 1.9 touchdown-to-interception ratio, Jackson doesn't carry much interception risk.

Malik Willis is not the starting QB for the Titans. As such, he's not worth drafting in all but the deepest of 2QB leagues. Willis is projected to earn 1.9 of his 12 fantasy points by rushing. While it isn't nothing, it's not a huge part of his gameplan. Projected for a 0.9 touchdown-to-interception ratio, Willis has the ability to ruin a fantasy week with multiple picks in a game.

As our consensus #10 QB, Dak Prescott is a reasonable choice for a late-round quarterback strategy. Prescott is projected to earn 40.3 of his 333 fantasy points by rushing. While rushing is in his toolbox, it isn't a major focus of his gameplan. Projected for a 2.8 touchdown-to-interception ratio, he isn't not likely to melt down often.

At QB8, Tom Brady is a strong starger, but won't come particularly cheap with an ADP in the 7th round. Brady is expected to earn 4% of his projected 337 fantasy points by rushing. He doesn't have the rushing floor that some other quarterbacks have. With a projected toughdown-to-interception ratio of 3.1, he isn't not likely to melt down often.

Case Keenum will be watching from the bench as Josh Allen starts in Buffalo. As such, he's not worth drafting in all but the deepest of 2QB leagues. Keenum is expected to earn 7% of his projected 10 fantasy points by rushing. He relies on his arm for his fantasy value, which isn't really problem considering he's a quarterback. With a projected toughdown-to-interception ratio of 2.8, Keenum doesn't carry much interception risk.

Baker Mayfield is the consensus #26 QB, and as such isn't worth drafting in 1QB leagues. Dispite his low rank, his role as the starting QB for the Panthers means he should be owned in 2QB leagues.Mayfield is expected to earn 10% of his projected 241 fantasy points by rushing. While that's a nice bonus, it's not a major source of his fantasy value. With a projection of 14.5 interceptions compared to 21.5 passing touchdowns, Mayfield has the ability to ruin a fantasy week with multiple picks in a game.

Sam Darnold won't begin the season as the starting QB in Carolina - that honor belongs to Baker Mayfield. That means he doesn't have much value in most fantasy leagues. Darnold is projected to earn 2.5 of his 19 fantasy points by rushing. While running is in his wheelhouse, it's not a core part of his fantasy value. With a projection of 1.2 interceptions compared to 1.6 passing touchdowns, Darnold carries more interception risk than is entirely comforatable.

As our consensus #15 QB, Derek Carr is one of several players with a chance at finishing as a top-12 QB. Carr is projected to earn 20.1 of his 296 fantasy points by rushing. Running the bal lisn't how he makes his living. With a projected toughdown-to-interception ratio of 2.3, Carr isn't not likely to melt down often.

At QB20, Matt Ryan isn't worth owning in 1QB leagues. In 2QB leagues, he's a low-end starter. Ryan is projected to earn 21.0 of his 264 fantasy points by rushing. Running the bal lisn't how he makes his living. With a projected toughdown-to-interception ratio of 2.3, he doesn't carry much interception risk.

As our consensus #29 QB, Marcus Mariota isn't really relevant in 1QB leagues. Dispite his low rank, his role as the starting QB for the Falcons means he should be owned in 2QB leagues.Mariota is expected to earn 22% of his projected 213 fantasy points by rushing. That's a substantial portion of his fantasy value, and could give him a more stable floor than similarly-ranked QBs. With a projection of 11.3 interceptions compared to 15.8 passing touchdowns, he carries more interception risk than is comfortable.

At QB30, Mitch Trubisky isn't worth owning in 1QB leagues. Dispite his low rank, his role as the starting QB for the Steelers means he should be owned in 2QB leagues.Trubisky is projected to earn 32.1 of his 189 fantasy points by rushing. While rushing is in his toolbox, it's not a huge part of his gameplan. With a projection of 10.4 interceptions compared to 15.9 passing touchdowns, Trubisky has the ability to ruin a fantasy week with multiple picks in a game.

Jimmy Garoppolo is not the starting QB for the 49ers. You can safely ignore him in most fantasy dafts. Garoppolo is projected to earn 0.4 of his 16 fantasy points by rushing. He relies on his arm for his fantasy value, which isn't really problem considering he's a quarterback. With a projection of 1.1 interceptions compared to 1.6 passing touchdowns, he comes with some significant interceptino risk.

Desmond Ridder won't begin the season as the Falcons' starting QB - that honor belongs to Marcus Mariota. You can safely leave him on the waiver wire. Ridder is projected to earn 9.9 of his 69 fantasy points by rushing. While rushing is in his toolbox, it's not a huge part of his gameplan. Projected for 4.6 interceptions compared to 5.1 passing TDs, he carries more interception risk than is comfortable.

Jacoby Brissett won't begin the season as the Browns' starting QB - that honor belongs to Deshaun Watson. As such, you shouldn't spend a draft pick on him in most leagues. Brissett is expected to earn 12% of his projected 180 fantasy points by rushing. While rushing is in his toolbox, it's not a major source of his fantasy value. Projected for 9.4 interceptions compared to 15.5 passing TDs, he carries more interception risk than is comfortable.

Tyrod Taylor is behind Daniel Jones on the QB chart in New York. Without a starting job, he's not really worth drafting.Taylor is expected to earn 16% of his projected 20 fantasy points by rushing. While not insignificant, it's not a core part of his fantasy value. With a projection of 1.0 interceptions compared to 1.7 passing touchdowns, he carries more interception risk than is entirely comforatable.

Andy Dalton is behind Jameis Winston on the Saints' QB depth chart. Without a starting job, he's not really relevant in fantasy. Dalton is expected to earn 6% of his projected 28 fantasy points by rushing. Running the bal lisn't how he makes his living. Projected for 1.7 interceptions compared to 2.9 passing TDs, Dalton has the ability to ruin a fantasy week with multiple picks in a game.

Ranked as the #5 quarterback, Jalen Hurts is a solid QB1, but you might have to draft him uncomfortably high for a QB if you want him on your team. Hurts is expected to earn 36% of his projected 350 fantasy points by rushing. That represents a significant rushing floor that makes it a little easier to feel confident starting him week-over-week. Projected for 12.6 interceptions compared to 24.4 passing TDs, he isn't not likely to melt down often.

Sam Howell is not the starting QB for Washington. You can safely ignore him in most fantasy dafts. Howell is expected to earn 18% of his projected 8 fantasy points by rushing. While that's a nice bonus, it's not a major source of his fantasy value. Projected for 0.5 interceptions compared to 0.7 passing TDs, he carries more interception risk than is comfortable.