Fantasy Football Insights

Sam Howell is not the starting QB for the Seahawks. That means he's not really worth drafting in most fantasy leagues. Howell is projected to earn 5.9 of his 32 fantasy points by rushing. While rushing is in his toolbox, it's not a major source of his fantasy value. Projected for 1.9 interceptions compared to 2.7 passing TDs, he has the ability to ruin a fantasy week with multiple picks in a game.

Kenny Pickett is behind Jalen Hurts on the Eagles' QB depth chart. As such, he's not worth drafting in all but the deepest of 2QB leagues. Pickett is projected to earn 3.9 of his 22 fantasy points by rushing. While rushing is in his toolbox, it's not enough to significantly help his floor. Projected for a 1.6 touchdown-to-interception ratio, he has the ability to ruin a fantasy week with multiple picks in a game.

Drew Lock is behind Daniel Jones on the Giants' QB depth chart. That means he doesn't have much value in most fantasy leagues. Lock is expected to earn 16% of his projected 29 fantasy points by rushing. While running is in his wheelhouse, it's not a major source of his fantasy value. With a projected toughdown-to-interception ratio of 1.1, he carries more interception risk than is comfortable.

Jarrett Stidham is not the starting QB for the Broncos. As such, he's not worth drafting in all but the deepest of 2QB leagues. Stidham is projected to earn 5.7 of his 45 fantasy points by rushing. While running is in his wheelhouse, it's not a core part of his fantasy value. Projected for a 1.4 touchdown-to-interception ratio, he has the ability to ruin a fantasy week with multiple picks in a game.

Jameis Winston is not the starting QB in Cleveland. As such, you shouldn't spend a draft pick on him in most leagues. Winston is expected to earn 14% of his projected 21 fantasy points by rushing. While running is in his wheelhouse, it's not enough to significantly help his floor. With a projection of 1.4 interceptions compared to 1.7 passing touchdowns, Winston comes with some significant interceptino risk.

Mac Jones won't begin the season as the Jaguars' starting QB - that honor belongs to Trevor Lawrence. Without a starting job, he's not really worth drafting.Jones is projected to earn 2.2 of his 22 fantasy points by rushing. While that's a nice bonus, it isn't a major focus of his gameplan. Projected for a 1.4 touchdown-to-interception ratio, he has the ability to ruin a fantasy week with multiple picks in a game.

Jake Browning will be watching from the bench as Joe Burrow starts in Cincinnati. As such, he's not worth drafting in all but the deepest of 2QB leagues. Browning is expected to earn 17% of his projected 25 fantasy points by rushing. While not insignificant, it's not a major source of his fantasy value. Projected for 1.4 interceptions compared to 2.3 passing TDs, he has the ability to ruin a fantasy week with multiple picks in a game.

Spencer Rattler won't begin the season as the Saints' starting QB - that honor belongs to Derek Carr. You can safely leave him on the waiver wire. Rattler is expected to earn 8% 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. Projected for a nan touchdown-to-interception ratio, Rattler doesn't carry much interception risk.

Zach Wilson is not the starting QB for the Broncos. As such, you shouldn't spend a draft pick on him in most leagues. Wilson is expected to earn 0% of his projected 0 fantasy points by rushing. Projected for 0 interceptions compared to 0 passing TDs, he isn't not likely to melt down often.

The Browns' starting QB is Deshaun Watson - not Tyler Huntley. Without a starting job, he's not really worth drafting.Huntley is projected to earn 0.0 of his 0 fantasy points by rushing. He's a more traditional passing QB. Projected for 0 interceptions compared to 0 passing TDs, he isn't not likely to melt down often.

Carson Wentz isn't a factor in 1QB leagues as our #25 QB. His role as the starter in Washington makes him worth owning in 2QB leagues, even if you're not starting him in fantasy. Wentz is projected to earn 35.2 of his 253 fantasy points by rushing. While that's a nice bonus, it isn't a major focus of his gameplan. Projected for 11.6 interceptions compared to 22.4 passing TDs, he doesn't carry much interception risk.

Chad Henne won't begin the season as the Chiefs' starting QB - that honor belongs to Patrick Mahomes II. You can safely leave him on the waiver wire. Henne is expected to earn 9% of his projected 8 fantasy points by rushing. He doesn't have the rushing floor that some other quarterbacks have. With a projected toughdown-to-interception ratio of 1.5, he carries more interception risk than is entirely comforatable.

As our consensus #21 QB, Ryan Tannehill isn't really relevant in 1QB leagues. In 2QB leagues, he's a low-end starter. Tannehill is projected to earn 48.5 of his 277 fantasy points by rushing. While not insignificant, it isn't a major focus of his gameplan. Projected for a 1.8 touchdown-to-interception ratio, he carries more interception risk than is entirely comforatable.

Teddy Bridgewater is behind Tua Tagovailoa on the Dolphins' QB depth chart. Without a starting job, he's not really worth drafting.Bridgewater is projected to earn 1.0 of his 13 fantasy points by rushing. It's not really how he makes his living. Projected for 0.5 interceptions compared to 1.2 passing TDs, he doesn't carry much interception risk.

Taylor Heinicke will be watching from the bench as Carson Wentz starts in Washington. That means he's not really worth drafting in most fantasy leagues. Heinicke is projected to earn 1.3 of his 12 fantasy points by rushing. While that's a nice bonus, it isn't a major focus of his gameplan. Projected for a 1.9 touchdown-to-interception ratio, he doesn't carry much interception risk.

Mason Rudolph is behind Mitch Trubisky on the Steelers' QB depth chart. You can safely ignore him in most fantasy dafts. Rudolph is projected to earn 0.8 of his 5 fantasy points by rushing. While rushing is in his toolbox, it's not enough to significantly help his floor. With a projection of 0.5 interceptions compared to 0.5 passing touchdowns, he has the ability to ruin a fantasy week with multiple picks in a game.

Blaine Gabbert won't begin the season as the starting QB in Tampa Bay - that honor belongs to Tom Brady. As such, you shouldn't spend a draft pick on him in most leagues. Gabbert is expected to earn 6% of his projected 10 fantasy points by rushing. It's not really how he makes his living. With a projected toughdown-to-interception ratio of 2.3, he isn't not likely to melt down often.

The Rams' starting QB is Matthew Stafford - not John Wolford. As such, he's not worth drafting in all but the deepest of 2QB leagues. Wolford is expected to earn 11% of his projected 9 fantasy points by rushing. While that's a nice bonus, it's not a huge part of his gameplan. With a projection of 0.4 interceptions compared to 0.8 passing touchdowns, Wolford isn't not likely to melt down often.

Kyle Allen won't begin the season as the Texans' starting QB - that honor belongs to Davis Mills. Without a starting job, he's not really relevant in fantasy. Allen is projected to earn 0.9 of his 11 fantasy points by rushing. He doesn't have the rushing floor that some other quarterbacks have. Projected for 0.7 interceptions compared to 1.1 passing TDs, he comes with some significant interceptino risk.

Mike White is not the starting QB in New York. That means he doesn't have much value in most fantasy leagues. White is projected to earn 0.1 of his 5 fantasy points by rushing. Running the ball just isn't a significant part of his gameplan. With a projection of 0.5 interceptions compared to 0.5 passing touchdowns, White carries more interception risk than is entirely comforatable.