However, Jared Goff was the QB14 in PPG in 2022 and scored only 0.9 fewer points per game than Prescott. On its face, that’s not an unreasonable ranking. Prescott is the QB10 in half PPR average draft position (ADP) after finishing as the QB9 in 2022 and the QB10 in 2021 in points per game (PPG) among quarterbacks who started more than one game during those seasons. Expert Consensus Fantasy Football Draft Rankingsĭak Prescott (QB – DAL): 83.0 ADP/ 87 ECR.Snake Draft Pick Strategy: Early | Middle | Late.So, while the two quarterbacks in this piece aren’t ranked outrageously within their position group, they’re going too early in half-point-per-reception (half PPR) formats. But the opportunity cost of reaching above their arbitrage plays frequently isn’t worth it. They can still be valuable and help fantasy teams.
Still, even the best non-running quarterbacks have a capped ceiling.
As a result, strictly pocket-passing quarterbacks must post absurd passing numbers through a high volume, efficiency or both to separate themselves from the fringe fantasy starters. The best fantasy options have added value as runners. The current fantasy football landscape isn’t kind to pocket passers.
