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Dave Richard evaluates 2026 Fantasy Football quarterbacks and drafting strategies

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:19 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Dave Richard evaluates 2026 Fantasy Football quarterbacks and drafting strategies
Summary

Dave Richard's latest analysis provides a tier-based system for selecting quarterbacks in Fantasy Football drafts. The assessment highlights a notable depth in this year's quarterback pool compared to previous seasons, boosted by strong veteran players and promising rookies. Richard outlines his top quarterback tiers, emphasizing that 16 passers are viable for starting positions in Week 1. He mentions key players like Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Jalen Hurts while advising caution against panicking early in the draft. The piece encourages Fantasy managers to prepare meticulously as they approach their drafts later this summer.

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  • •Richard lists 16 quarterbacks as potential Week 1 starters.
  • •He ranks Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson in Tier 1.
  • •Jalen Hurts and Jayden Daniels are expected to go in Rounds 6-7.
  • •The article emphasizes the need for strategic pre-draft preparations.
  • •Fantasy managers should focus on players from playoff teams.
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  • 5:19 PMCBS Sports — Dave Richard's Quarterback Tiers 2.0: This tier-based drafting system prepares you for every QB strategy
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A tier-based system for addressing the QB position in your Fantasy drafts

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