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2021 Fantasy Football QB Rankings: Sleepers, Breakouts, and Busts

Fantasy Football TodayAugust 4, 20211h 12min13,539 views
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2020 Quarterback Production Surge

  • πŸš€ Last year saw an unprecedented surge in fantasy quarterback production, with six QBs scoring 430+ fantasy points in 6-point leagues, a mark only reached seven times in the previous seven seasons combined.
  • πŸ’‘ This trend is expected to continue due to increased investment in the QB position and rookies being more NFL-ready.
  • πŸ“ˆ Mobile quarterbacks are now better passers, contributing to higher fantasy point totals.

QB Strategy and Draft Approach

  • 🎯 The consensus is to wait on drafting a quarterback in single-QB leagues, typically targeting players in rounds 5-7.
  • πŸ’° Jalen Hurts and Tom Brady are frequently mentioned as later-round targets.
  • ⚠️ Avoid drafting a quarterback in the first round unless in a Superflex or two-QB league.

Quarterback Tiers and Value

  • 🌟 Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen are considered top-tier, with Mahomes often going in Round 3 and Allen in Round 4.
  • πŸ“Š Mobile quarterbacks like Kyler Murray, Lamar Jackson, and Dak Prescott offer significant upside and are typically drafted in rounds 3-5.
  • πŸ“‰ Aaron Rodgers is seen as a potential bust at his current ADP due to a tougher schedule and offensive line concerns.

Sleepers and Breakouts

  • 🌱 Trey Lance and Trevor Lawrence are highlighted as rookie sleepers with high upside.
  • πŸ”₯ Jalen Hurts and Joe Burrow are favored as breakout candidates due to their rushing ability and improved supporting casts.
  • πŸ’‘ Tua Tagovailoa and Sam Darnold are considered dark horse breakouts with new weapons and coaching.

Busts and Risky Picks

  • ⚠️ Aaron Rodgers is a potential bust due to a weaker supporting cast and tougher schedule compared to his MVP season.
  • πŸ“‰ Justin Herbert is identified as a potential bust due to offensive line concerns and a potentially more conservative offensive scheme.
  • πŸ€” Josh Allen is a high-upside pick but carries risk if his rushing touchdown production declines.

Late-Round and Underrated Options

  • πŸ“ˆ Tom Brady is considered a safe pick with high upside, especially in Bruce Arians' pass-heavy offense.
  • 🎯 Ryan Tannehill is seen as criminally underrated, consistently producing high fantasy points with a strong passer rating.
  • πŸ’‘ Ryan Fitzpatrick is highlighted as an underrated option with a history of top-12 fantasy finishes when given a full starting opportunity.
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