Fantasy football quarterbacks show varied draft positions ahead of 2026 season
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 2:29 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
As fantasy football drafts approach in mid-August 2026, CBS Sports reports on quarterback Average Draft Position (ADP) data highlighting the best and worst value picks. Josh Allen leads the quarterback field with an ADP of 20.9, while Patrick Mahomes is ranked at QB14 with an ADP of 101.9 after recovering from injury. Notable later-round options include Jared Goff (114.5) and Bo Nix (130.3), both exhibiting strong previous performances. This analysis will continue weekly as drafts unfold, helping drafters balance ADP with player rankings.
- •Josh Allen has the highest ADP at 20.9 among QBs.
- •Patrick Mahomes is drafted at 101.9, coming off an injury.
- •Jared Goff is a potential value at ADP 114.5.
- •Bo Nix has shown consistent fantasy scoring in previous seasons.
- •Fantasy drafts are actively occurring this month.
- 2:58 PMCBS Sports — Fantasy Football Tight End Average Draft Position 2026 (ADP) review 1.0: Best and worst value WRs to draft
- 2:54 PMCBS Sports — Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Average Draft Position 2026 (ADP) review 1.0: Best and worst value WRs to draft
- 2:50 PMCBS Sports — Fantasy Football Running Back Average Draft Position 2026 (ADP) review 1.0: Best and worst value RBs to draft
- 2:29 PMCBS Sports — Fantasy Football Quarterback Average Draft Position 2026 (ADP) review 1.0: Best and worst value QBs to draft
"Jamey pinpoints the best and worst value TE picks based on ADP
"Jamey pinpoints the best and worst value WR picks based on ADP
"Jamey pinpoints the best and worst value RB picks based on ADP
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External links- CBS SportsAug 14, 2026, 2:58 PMFantasy Football Tight End Average Draft Position 2026 (ADP) review 1.0: Best and worst value WRs to draft
Jamey pinpoints the best and worst value TE picks based on ADP
- CBS SportsAug 14, 2026, 2:54 PMFantasy Football Wide Receiver Average Draft Position 2026 (ADP) review 1.0: Best and worst value WRs to draft
Jamey pinpoints the best and worst value WR picks based on ADP
- CBS SportsAug 14, 2026, 2:50 PMFantasy Football Running Back Average Draft Position 2026 (ADP) review 1.0: Best and worst value RBs to draft
Jamey pinpoints the best and worst value RB picks based on ADP
- CBS SportsAug 14, 2026, 2:29 PMFantasy Football Quarterback Average Draft Position 2026 (ADP) review 1.0: Best and worst value QBs to draft
Jamey pinpoints the best and worst value QB picks based on ADP
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