When to Draft a Quarterback in Your Fantasy League

Aug 09, 2021
When to Draft a Quarterback in Your Fantasy League

Nailing the quarterback position is critical to our fantasy success. And yet, we can approach drafting them in different ways. Some use a “set it and forget it” approach with the elite passers. Others vie for value in the middle rounds. Plus, there’s always a diehard in our league hunting for late-round options. Each strategy has its advantages. However, understanding “when” to draft a quarterback can be just as valuable as identifying “who” to draft.


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We say “this season feels different” every year and it’s no different as we stare down the next four months. The season has been extended a week and we have a viable crop of rookie quarterbacks to monitor. It gives each draft strategy some validity, and I’ll lay out where in drafts to find the most value depending on your preference.

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