Fantasy Football Late-Round QB Sleepers: Dak Prescott, JJ McCarthy, and More for 2025

Identifying Late-Round QB Value

• 🎯 The core strategy discussed is identifying late-round quarterbacks who can outperform their draft position, whether as a starter or a high-upside backup.
• 💡 The decision to draft a late-round QB depends on whether they are intended as a primary starter or a second QB with the potential to be traded or become a starter.

Dak Prescott: A Sleeper Pick

• 🌟 Dak Prescott is highlighted as a strong sleeper candidate due to his consistent fantasy production when healthy, averaging over 20 fantasy points per game in recent seasons.
• 📈 His upside is further bolstered by new weapons like George Pickens, adding to an already strong receiving corps with CeeDee Lamb and Jake Ferguson.
• ⚠️ Concerns for Dak include his age (32), reduced mobility, and a tendency to take sacks, though his passing game strength is expected to compensate.

JJ McCarthy and Other High-Upside QBs

• 🚀 JJ McCarthy is presented as a potential sleeper due to the Minnesota Vikings' track record with quarterbacks under Kevin O'Connell, who has a history of developing fantasy-relevant QBs.
• 🏃‍♂️ Quarterbacks like Justin Fields, Anthony Richardson, and Drake Maye are noted for their high upside, primarily due to their rushing potential, which could lead to significant fantasy points.
• ❓ While these mobile QBs offer a high ceiling, they also come with more questions and potential volatility, making them less ideal as sole starting quarterbacks for some fantasy managers.

Draft Strategy and League Awareness

• 🧠 Knowing your league is crucial; if other managers are heavily investing in multiple quarterbacks, it might be wise to do the same.
• 📉 Conversely, if top-tier quarterbacks like Burrow or Hurts are drafted, focusing on other positions might be more beneficial than drafting a backup QB.
• 🔄 The availability of quality quarterbacks on the waiver wire (e.g., Tua, Stafford, Love) can influence the decision to draft a second QB, potentially freeing up draft capital for other positions.