Fantasy Football Insights

As our consensus #30 QB, Cam Newton isn't really relevant in 1QB leagues. His role as the starter in New England makes him worth owning in 2QB leagues, even if you're not starting him in fantasy. Newton is expected to earn 38% of his projected 187 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 9.8 interceptions compared to 13.0 passing touchdowns, Newton carries more interception risk than is comfortable.

Nick Mullens is behind Jalen Hurts on the Eagles' QB depth chart. Without a starting job, he's not really worth drafting.Mullens is projected to earn 0.9 of his 7 fantasy points by rushing. While not insignificant, it's not a major source of his fantasy value. Projected for 1.0 interceptions compared to 1.0 passing TDs, Mullens has the ability to ruin a fantasy week with multiple picks in a game.

Philip Rivers is the consensus #24 QB, and as such isn't worth drafting in 1QB leagues. That rank makes him a fantasy starter in 2QB leagues, even if he's not an exciting one.Rivers is expected to earn 1% of his projected 232 fantasy points by rushing. He doesn't have the rushing floor that some other quarterbacks have. With a projected toughdown-to-interception ratio of 1.9, he doesn't carry much interception risk.

Will Grier is not the starting QB in Carolina. As such, you shouldn't spend a draft pick on him in most leagues. Grier is projected to earn 0.3 of his 10 fantasy points by rushing. It's not really how he makes his living. Projected for a 2.0 touchdown-to-interception ratio, Grier isn't not likely to melt down often.

Brian Hoyer will be watching from the bench as Cam Newton starts for the Patriots. As such, he's not worth drafting in all but the deepest of 2QB leagues. Hoyer is projected to earn 0.2 of his 5 fantasy points by rushing. Running the bal lisn't how he makes his living. Projected for a nan touchdown-to-interception ratio, he isn't not likely to melt down often.

Alex Smith won't begin the season as Washington' starting QB - that honor belongs to Dwayne Haskins. Without a starting job, he's not really relevant in fantasy. Smith is projected to earn 3.5 of his 29 fantasy points by rushing. While running is in his wheelhouse, it isn't really key to his fantasy value. With a projection of 1.5 interceptions compared to 3.0 passing touchdowns, Smith isn't not likely to melt down often.

As the QB10, Drew Brees is a fine quarterback if you want to save your early draft picks for other positions. Brees is expected to earn 3% of his projected 279 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 3.1, Brees doesn't carry much interception risk.