Fantasy football draft analysts evaluate quarterback options across the NFL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 9:51 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Fantasy football draft preparation is underway as participants evaluate quarterback tiers and potential roster fits. Analysts consider high-round targets such as Josh Allen, Caleb Williams, and Patrick Mahomes as reliable selections for the upcoming season. Other players like Jordan Love and Jared Goff appear as viable middle-round options depending on team offensive composition and personnel stability. Conversely, quarterbacks including those on the Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, and Las Vegas Raiders rosters are labeled as pass options for fantasy managers. The evaluation process involves weighing rushing ability, receiving target quality, and injury history to determine draft position value. Managers are advised to monitor waiver wire possibilities like Tyler Shough if primary starters fail to perform or face health setbacks.
- •Josh Allen and Caleb Williams are recommended as top-tier quarterback draft picks.
- •Jordan Love and Jared Goff are identified as favorable middle-round selections.
- •Analysts discourage drafting quarterbacks from the Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, or Las Vegas Raiders.
- •Patrick Mahomes remains a high-round target for fantasy team construction.
- •Managers are encouraged to consider waiver wire options like Tyler Shough during the season.
- 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Football quarterback draft, pick or pass?
"The quarterback may not win your Fantasy Football league for you but he certainly can cost you points with the wrong pick.
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