Fantasy Football Insights

As our consensus #15 QB, Justin Herbert is a reasonable starter, but not one worth spending an early draft pick on. Herbert is projected to earn 42.6 of his 286 fantasy points by rushing. While it isn't nothing, it's not a huge part of his gameplan. With a projection of 9.4 interceptions compared to 26.5 passing touchdowns, he isn't not likely to melt down often.

As our consensus #14 QB, Jared Goff is a reasonable choice for a late-round quarterback strategy. Goff is projected to earn 13.2 of his 267 fantasy points by rushing. He's a more traditional passing QB. With a projected toughdown-to-interception ratio of 2.6, Goff isn't not likely to melt down often.

Matthew Stafford isn't a factor in 1QB leagues as our #19 QB. That rank makes him a fantasy starter in 2QB leagues, even if he's not an exciting one.Stafford is expected to earn 4% of his projected 259 fantasy points by rushing. With a projection of 13.2 interceptions compared to 25.6 passing touchdowns, Stafford doesn't carry much interception risk.

As our consensus #20 QB, Aaron Rodgers isn't really relevant in 1QB leagues. In 2QB and superflex leagues, he's a fine choice for your second quarterback. Rodgers is expected to earn 8% of his projected 260 fantasy points by rushing. He doesn't have the rushing floor that some other quarterbacks have. With a projected toughdown-to-interception ratio of 2.7, he isn't not likely to melt down often.

Deshaun Watson is the consensus #21 QB, and as such isn't worth drafting in 1QB leagues. In 2QB and superflex leagues, he's a fine choice for your second quarterback. Watson is projected to earn 48.8 of his 274 fantasy points by rushing. While that's a nice bonus, it isn't really key to his fantasy value. With a projection of 14.8 interceptions compared to 23.8 passing touchdowns, he has the ability to ruin a fantasy week with multiple picks in a game.

As our consensus #22 QB, Baker Mayfield isn't really relevant in 1QB leagues. That rank makes him a fantasy starter in 2QB leagues, even if he's not an exciting one.Mayfield is projected to earn 22.5 of his 268 fantasy points by rushing. Running the bal lisn't how he makes his living. Projected for 12.0 interceptions compared to 26.4 passing TDs, he doesn't carry much interception risk.

Will Levis is the consensus #24 QB, and as such isn't worth drafting in 1QB leagues. In 2QB and superflex leagues, he's a fine choice for your second quarterback. Levis is projected to earn 28.9 of his 228 fantasy points by rushing. While running is in his wheelhouse, it's not a major source of his fantasy value. Projected for 13.8 interceptions compared to 19.8 passing TDs, he carries more interception risk than is entirely comforatable.

Derek Carr isn't a factor in 1QB leagues as our #25 QB. His role as the starter in New Orleans makes him worth owning in 2QB leagues, even if you're not starting him in fantasy. Carr is expected to earn 3% of his projected 253 fantasy points by rushing. Projected for 11.1 interceptions compared to 26.9 passing TDs, Carr isn't not likely to melt down often.

J.j. McCarthy is the consensus #27 QB, and as such isn't worth drafting in 1QB leagues. His role as the starter in Minnesota makes him worth owning in 2QB leagues, even if you're not starting him in fantasy. McCarthy is projected to earn 28.0 of his 224 fantasy points by rushing. While running is in his wheelhouse, it isn't a major focus of his gameplan. Projected for a 1.5 touchdown-to-interception ratio, McCarthy has the ability to ruin a fantasy week with multiple picks in a game.

As our consensus #26 QB, Daniel Jones isn't really relevant in 1QB leagues. In 2QB leagues, he's not a high-end option, but probably worth rostering as the Giants' starter. Jones is projected to earn 73.1 of his 249 fantasy points by rushing. That represents a significant rushing floor that makes it a little easier to feel confident starting him week-over-week. With a projection of 12.8 interceptions compared to 17.0 passing touchdowns, Jones comes with some significant interception risk each week.

Russell Wilson is the consensus #29 QB, and as such isn't worth drafting in 1QB leagues. In 2QB leagues, he's not a high-end option, but probably worth rostering as the Steelers' starter. Wilson is projected to earn 49.4 of his 215 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 9.6 interceptions compared to 16.9 passing TDs, Wilson has the ability to ruin a fantasy week with multiple picks in a game.

At QB28, Bryce Young isn't worth owning in 1QB leagues. Dispite his low rank, his role as the starting QB for the Panthers means he should be owned in 2QB leagues.Young is projected to earn 30.3 of his 223 fantasy points by rushing. While that's a nice bonus, it's not a major source of his fantasy value. Projected for a 1.7 touchdown-to-interception ratio, Young comes with some significant interception risk each week.

Drake Maye is the consensus #30 QB, and as such isn't worth drafting in 1QB leagues. Dispite his low rank, his role as the starting QB for the Patriots means he should be owned in 2QB leagues.Maye is expected to earn 19% of his projected 185 fantasy points by rushing. While that's a nice bonus, it's not a major source of his fantasy value. Projected for a 1.1 touchdown-to-interception ratio, he comes with some significant interceptino risk.

At QB32, Bo Nix isn't worth owning in 1QB leagues. His role as the starter in Denver makes him worth owning in 2QB leagues, even if you're not starting him in fantasy. Nix is projected to earn 28.6 of his 202 fantasy points by rushing. While rushing is in his toolbox, it's not a huge part of his gameplan. Projected for a 1.6 touchdown-to-interception ratio, he carries more interception risk than is entirely comforatable.

Justin Fields is behind Russell Wilson on the Steelers' QB depth chart. As such, you shouldn't spend a draft pick on him in most leagues. Fields is projected to earn 25.9 of his 62 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 2.7 interceptions compared to 3.8 passing touchdowns, he comes with some significant interception risk each week.

Michael Penix Jr. won't begin the season as the starting QB in Atlanta - that honor belongs to Kirk Cousins. Without a starting job, he's not really worth drafting.Penix is expected to earn 9% of his projected 21 fantasy points by rushing. Running the bal lisn't how he makes his living. With a projected toughdown-to-interception ratio of 2.4, he isn't not likely to melt down often.

Gardner Minshew II is the consensus #33 QB, and as such isn't worth drafting in 1QB leagues. Dispite his low rank, his role as the starting QB for the Raiders means he should be owned in 2QB leagues.Minshew is expected to earn 10% of his projected 148 fantasy points by rushing. While running is in his wheelhouse, it isn't a major focus of his gameplan. With a projection of 9.4 interceptions compared to 13.2 passing touchdowns, Minshew comes with some significant interception risk each week.

Sam Darnold will be watching from the bench as J.J. McCarthy starts for the Vikings. Without a starting job, he's not really relevant in fantasy. Darnold is expected to earn 8% of his projected 57 fantasy points by rushing. He's a more traditional passing QB. Projected for a 1.6 touchdown-to-interception ratio, Darnold comes with some significant interception risk each week.

Aidan O'Connell will be watching from the bench as Gardner Minshew II starts for the Raiders. You can safely leave him on the waiver wire. O'Connell is expected to earn 9% of his projected 85 fantasy points by rushing. He relies on his arm for his fantasy value, which isn't really problem considering he's a quarterback. Projected for 5.2 interceptions compared to 7.3 passing TDs, he comes with some significant interception risk each week.

Jacoby Brissett is behind Drake Maye on the Patriots' QB depth chart. As such, he's not worth drafting in all but the deepest of 2QB leagues. Brissett is projected to earn 6.2 of his 52 fantasy points by rushing. While rushing is in his toolbox, it isn't really key to his fantasy value. Projected for 4.3 interceptions compared to 4.8 passing TDs, Brissett has the ability to ruin a fantasy week with multiple picks in a game.