A dynasty mock draft of backup quarterbacks around the league, based on opportunity, situation, and talent.
We break down your rookie draft options in the middle of the third round.
We examine how the first round of various rookie mock drafts are looking at this point in the off-season.
Where will this year's top prospects land and what does that mean for this dynasty futures?
We examine how dynasty ADP is shaping up as we enter 2024.
We examine which teams will be looking for a quarterback this off-season, and which players are available.
We cover some young players who are in the spotlight at the moment.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week 16 to find an edge in week 17.
We examine some players to potentially trade for or trade away.
The quarterback carousel is getting an early start.
We provide some insight into various player usage around the league.
Ryan returns with his statistical analysis for week sixteen.
We pick out some buy and sell candidates right now.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week 13 to find an edge in week 14.
We offer up some late-season waiver wire options.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week 12 to find an edge in week 13.
We break down the week that was.
We pick out some potential championship run difference-makers.
We examine some of the data trends that could affect your dynasty decisions.
We break down the latest setback for Deshaun Watson
We break down the week that was.
We pick out some moves to make to improve your rosters this week.
We cover some players who are on the move in dynasty rankings.
We break down the week that was.
We continue our weekly series designed to break down the biggest stories of the week.
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We look at a pair of metrics to see which college quarterbacks could be in line for NFL success.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week eight to find an edge in week nine.
We discuss the latest injuries in another tough week.
We break down the week that was.
What are the key takeaways from the the last few weeks of the season?
We pick out some moves to make this week to improve your rosters.
Ryan McDowell shares his takeaways from the week, and dynasty thoughts for your eyes only.
We break down all the latest usage data from around the league. Which players should you focus on?
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week seven to find an edge in week eight.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week six to find an edge in week seven.
What does the latest target and regression trend data tell us?
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week five by position.
We consider some waiver wire options to add to your rosters or starting lineups moving forward.
We highlight a pair of players to buy for contenders and rebuilders, along with several trade suggestions for each.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week four by position.
We break down the fantasy week that was.
We roundup the top fantasy performances in week three by position.
We break down the fantasy week that was.
Ryan McDowell shares his extensive game notes, trade targets, and long-term strategy.
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We examine some usage trends you should know about.
We look at some of the top young players in college and the NFL.
We roundup the top fantasy performances in week two by position.
We break down the fantasy week that was.
We roundup the top fantasy performances in week one by position.
Which players should you be looking to acquire after the week one action?
We pick out some players worth trading for or trading away as the NFL season kicks off.
Shane Hallam kicks off this year's series looking at college, rookie and sophomore player performances.
Which quarterbacks have been rising or falling in value over the last month?
We review the injuries to key players based on their current ADP.
We pick out some buys, sells and holds from the NFC East.
We look at a font that should be outlawed as we run down a few gut checks.
We examine your late-third-round rookie draft options.
Things are concerning in the dynasty world and we've had Kenough.
We break down some young players who may be overhyped or on the way up.
Which Commanders might rise or fall in dynasty value this season?
We look at the outlook for the NFC East, including some dynasty predictions.
We answer your dynasty questions in this week's mailbag.
We focus on each rookie's situation, talent, opportunity, risk, and market to provide post-draft analysis for dynasty managers.
We examine some intriguing players in the dynasty community and their recent trade value.
What might the first round of a 2024 rookie draft look like? We look ahead.
We look at the NFC East veterans who lost out or are looking good after the 2023 NFL Draft.
Alternate titles: How To Draft A Rookie, Don't Reach Based On Landing Spot, Only Draft Good Players
We cover the biggest dynasty winners and losers from day two.
We take a look at the options from the 4th spot in 2023 rookie drafts.
We take a look at the options from the 10th spot in 2023 rookie drafts.
We take a look at the options from the 12th spot in 2023 rookie drafts.
The devy experts look at the top options for future dynasty stars.
Hutchinson Brown gives his opinion on the performances of the 2022 rookie quarterbacks and what their futures might hold.
What will your player or trade options be if you hold a mid-third-round rookie draft pick?
As we enter the third round of rookie drafts this year, what will your options look like?
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
A preview of what might happen at the QB position for dynasty purposes.
How did the rookie quarterbacks perform this year and what's next?
We pick out four quarterbacks to determine how you should approach them this off-season.
We break down two rookies who performed well last weekend.
Will Fields progress as a passer in year three?
Corey Spala discusses some dynasty-relevant storylines this week.
We look ahead to the off-season - which players are worth picking up right now?
We bring you a 2022 rookie mock draft do-over with the knowledge we have midway through the season.
We provide some possible waiver wire options for your rosters this week.
We examine the slim pickings on the dynasty waiver wire this week.
Corey Spala picks out six intriguing dynasty storylines ahead of the first NFL Sunday of the season.
We expand on some questions from this week's Ask DLF show.
We examine a division that added some major offensive weapons in the NFL Draft.
We review the winners and losers from day three.
We review the intriguing prospects from the draft's final day.
We bring you our initial dynasty fantasy football rookie rankings
We bring you a quick look at the players still left on the big board.
We look ahead to day two of the NFL Draft.
We make it all the way to the top of the list.
We look at some potential landing spots for quarterbacks and running backs.
We put together the best in the business for a pre-draft mock.
We take a look at our options from 1.08.
We take a look at the options from the nine-hole.
Shane Hallam breaks down the dynasty fallout if his own seven-round mock draft came to fruition.
We cover the latest mock featuring an important window of players.
The Rookie Profile series continues with a look at Sam Howell.
We break down the trade of Matt Ryan to the Colts.
The NFL Combine is in the books! Jeff Haverlack shares his pre-draft rookie tiers
We break down the trade of Carson Wentz to the Commanders.
We break down the monster deal of Russell Wilson to Denver.
For the last time before the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, we examine what the top of rookie drafts might look like.
We offer up another mock draft, imagining rookies in their landing spots.
Is Sam Howell set to be a dynasty star?
We examine the Senior Bowl performers who you could be selecting in your rookie drafts this summer.
We examine polarising prospect Sam Howell. How high will he go in the NFL Draft and your rookie drafts?
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We pick out the top devy prospects and intriguing names playing in bowl games today.
Looking ahead to your 2022 rookie drafts? We offer an early look.
We break down the best and worst from the ACC in 2021.
We examine some fluctuating devy player values this week.
The Cornerstone Report returns to highlight performances from devy, rookie and second-year players.
This time around, the Devy 100 picks out three top runners, a quarterback, and an elite tight end.
We break down the dynasty ramifications from Miami's moves today.
We highlight the best playmakers in the ACC. Who is moving on and who is sticking around?
There are plenty of devy stars to watch on another day of bowl game action.
Welcome to Monday Mocks, where I’ll bring you…you guessed it, a new mock draft every Monday during the off-season. In my opinion, drafting is the best part of fantasy football, so I do as much of that as I can. This series will be filled with all types of mocks. We’ll draft startups, rookies, devys, and more.
We are mixing things up a little this week. There are plenty more rookie mock drafts to come before the NFL Draft later this month, but today I wanted to focus on superflex dynasty leagues, specifically the quarterback position. Obviously, a high-level starting quarterback is one of the most valuable assets in any superflex dynasty league, but backup quarterbacks have never been more valuable.
Changes around the NFL, including more regular season games and a seemingly shorter leash for high draft picks, have resulted in more and more players seeing snaps and starts under center. Last year, 66 quarterbacks started at least one game in the league.
If your superflex dynasty leagues are anything like mine, nearly every QB2 around the league is on a roster. That’s why, with a hat tip to our own Eric Dickens, I chose to mock the backups around the league. Consider this a guide as to which backups most deserve a roster spot in your superflex dynasty league.
Most drafts are pretty easy. We heavily consider talent, mix in a little situation, and go from there. With backup quarterbacks, both of those take a backseat to opportunity. You want to roster backup signal callers who are most likely to see the field, which will result in them gaining value. Opportunity could come as a result of a below-average starting quarterback or maybe just one with an injury history. Spotting young, potential future starters is also very important, though we don’t currently have many of those around the league.
For the purposes of this article, we won’t include any rookies, though I am assuming that Caleb Williams starts for the Bears and the Commanders find a new starter as well. For the moment, Jarrett Stidham is penciled in as the Broncos starter, so you won’t find him in this draft. Here we go!
Obviously, Fields has taken a lot of heat in the past few weeks and his dynasty value has plummeted as a result of the limited trade market and ultimately landing in Pittsburgh. This is the easiest call of this unique mock draft though. Fields is by far the most valuable NFL backup quarterback. Just two years ago, he finished as the QB11 for the year and even last season was a top-twelve scorer in 46% of his games. We know Fields has talent and behind veteran Russell Wilson, he should also have opportunity. Wilson struggled in his time with the Broncos and is on shaky ground as the Steelers’ new starter.
After a surprisingly effective rookie season in 2022, Howell entered last season as the Commanders’ starter. While he was very solid from a fantasy standpoint, churning out ten QB1 games in the first 13 weeks, Howell took a step back as the season wore on and it became clear he was not a long-term option in DC. With a new coaching staff and a projected new quarterback with the second overall pick, Howell was shipped to Seattle, where he’ll backup Geno Smith. Seattle ultimately chose to stick with Smith though there were rumors they could move on following a disappointing 2023 campaign. At best, Smith will be the starter for one more season in Seattle but it won’t be a surprise if Howell sees the field at the first sign of offensive struggles.
What a comeback for the veteran Flacco! As soon as Aaron Rodgers went down early in the first game of the season, fans were clamoring for the Jets to sign Flacco. Instead, they stubbornly stuck with Zach Wilson. Meanwhile, the Browns scooped up Flacco after they lost multiple quarterbacks, including Deshaun Watson, and he went on an impressive run. Cleveland went 4-1 in Flacco’s five games and the quarterback produced at least 17 fantasy points in all five contests, finishing with three QB1 games. Now, he’ll backup Anthony Richardson in Indianapolis. As high as the upside is with the second-year quarterback, the floor is even lower simply due to a scary injury history. If Richardson is on your roster, Flacco is a must-add for this Colts offense that made Gardner Minshew a fantasy starter.
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