Fantasy Football Insights

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.

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.

As the consensus #1 overall player, Christian McCaffrey is a reasonable pick at his ADP of 1. At a projected workload of 20.8 touches per game (16.4 carries and 4.4 receptions), McCaffrey is a good centerpiece for any fantasy team. He's ahead of both Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason on the depth chart in San Francisco. San Francisco has the 7th-worst running back schedule.

Breece Hall is correctly valued at his ADP of 4 as the consensus #6 overall player. Projected to touch the ball 19.1 times per game (14.6 rushes and 4.6 receptions), Hall has a strong workload that's hard for running backs to come by. He's ahead of both Braelon Allen and Israel Abanikanda on the depth chart in New York. The Jets have the 17th-best running back schedule.

Bijan Robinson is a fair value at his ADP of 7 as the consensus #8 overall player. At a projected workload of 13.2 carries and 4.1 receptions per game, Robinson is an every-week fantasy starter. He's the top dog among running backs in Atlanta, with Tyler Allgeier and Jase McClellan behind him. Atlanta has the 6th-best schedule for running backs.

Jonathan Taylor is correctly valued at his ADP of 12 as the consensus #10 overall player. With a projection of 16.9 carries and 2.3 catches per game, Taylor has a strong workload that's hard for running backs to come by. He leads Evan Hull and Trey Sermon on Indianapolis's depth chart. The Colts have the 9th-worst running back schedule.

Saquon Barkley is correctly valued at his ADP of 11 as the consensus #13 overall player. With 19.7 projected touches per game (16.6 rushes and 3.1 catches), Barkley is an every-week fantasy starter. He's the top dog among running backs on the Eagles, with Kenneth Gainwell and Will Shipley behind him. Philadelphia has the 5th-worst running back schedule.

Kyren Williams is correctly valued at his ADP of 17 as the consensus #17 overall player. Projected to touch the ball 17.9 times per game (15.8 rushes and 2.2 receptions), Williams is one of the few running backs with a workload you can feel good about. He's ahead of both Blake Corum and Ronnie Rivers on the depth chart for the Rams. Los Angeles has the 10th-best schedule for RBs.