Players on New Teams: Jacoby Brissett, Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield (Fantasy Football)

One of the most popular concepts for fantasy managers to explore is the shiny new toy in fantasy football. Typically, it’s the rookie arriving on the NFL scene with the opportunity to shine immediately. Additionally, it can be current NFL players changing scenery.

Whether for financial gain or the chance to shine in a new offense, players seek the opportunity to showcase their talents and ultimately play on a winning team.

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Changing Scenery: NFC

Sam Darnold (QB – SF)

Adding Sam Darnold to this conversation might be comical, but Darnold has received glowing reports in camp so far. However, the uncertain health status of quarterbacks Brock Purdy and Trey Lance lends to who will be behind center for the 49ers in Week 1. No fantasy managers will be thrilled to draft Darnold, but if everything falls in the wrong place for the Niners, we can see Darnold quarterbacking an explosive offense. Darnold is better suited to be drafted in only the best ball formats, but he can certainly be a dark horse candidate.

Baker Mayfield (QB – TB)

Bucs' QB competition between Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask is underway ?

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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 30, 2023

Baker Mayfield signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the GOAT Tom Brady decided to retire. This is Mayfield’s last chance to start in the NFL and is his fourth team in five seasons. Mayfield finished with eight touchdowns and eight interceptions last season with stops with the Los Angeles Rams and the Carolina Panthers. He remains a gunslinger who can throw the deep ball but has minimal accuracy. Mayfield will battle Kyle Trask in training camp for the starter’s job, but while the weapons are still with the Bucs, the offensive line is in rough shape. Mayfield hasn’t been a fantasy-relevant option for several seasons, and it will not restart in Tampa Bay.

Jacoby Brissett (QB – WAS)

The Washington Commanders brought in veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who signed a one-year deal with $7.5 million guaranteed, to compete with second-year quarterback Sam Howell. Brissett has started games for each of his four teams and was impressive at times with the Cleveland Browns last season until Deshaun Watson returned from his suspension. Head Coach Ron Rivera preaches that there will be an open quarterback position with Howell, the current front-runner. Howell has a higher ceiling, and the Commanders possess some impressive pieces on offense, including wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson. Brissett is also tasked with being a strong mentor to Howell, and new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy will spearhead this fascinating dynamic. Bieniemy has been viewed as a potential head coaching candidate for various NFL vacancies in several seasons. The Commanders hope Howell becomes the undisputed starter for the next decade and Brissett is just a short-term stopgap at best. However, if Howell fails, Brissett becomes their starter and a QB2 in SuperFlex, and the Commanders are drafting one of the top quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft.