Dave Richard outlines quarterback tiers for fantasy football drafts

Dave Richard publishes his 2026 quarterback tiers, emphasizing the depth of the position. He notes that playoff contention is a crucial factor when selecting a Fantasy QB, with historical data indicating that eight to ten of the top twelve quarterbacks from 2021 to 2025 were from playoff teams. Richard advises players to wait on drafting quarterbacks until after Round 3, pointing out that there is a strong supply of quality quarterbacks. The first tier features Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Drake Maye, and Joe Burrow, all seen as potential top picks, while Jalen Hurts and Jayden Daniels follow in the second tier. Richard highlights the upcoming fantasy draft dynamics and the expected increase in quarterback drafting starting around Round 8.

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