When to Draft a Quarterback in Your Fantasy League

Aug 09, 2021

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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.

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.