While coaches and players prepare for the opening week of the NFL season, fans spend their time working diligently on their fantasy football mock drafts. Which quarterbacks will be worth the pick for this upcoming season?
A plethora of off-season transactions has shifted the course of the upcoming season. Players like Russell Wilson, Davante Adams, and Von Miller have decided to relocate, causing a change of balance in the pre-season rankings.
With such an exciting season ahead, drafting the right leader for your fantasy team could become more of a hassle year prior. Strength of schedule, injuries, and other factors play a role in making the best selection for the long haul.
Deciphering red flags before the season is too much for fans anxious for the opening Sunday.
Not to worry, here are a few quarterbacks that could help your chances of winning a fantasy football title.
Fantasy Football quarterback no. 1: Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
Quarterbacks dominated the fantasy rankings last season. We can expect similar results in the upcoming season. Josh Allen finished as the most successful fantasy player in 2021 – averaging 24.56 points per game. A rigorous schedule could cause Buffalo’s gunslinger to struggle to produce the same results. With multiple quarterbacks on the board, Justin Herbert could be the best pick to start the draft.
38 touchdown passes are an impressive stat for a second-year gunslinger. Since joining the league in 2020, Herbert has demonstrated his ability to create plays. At the end of his rookie season, No.10 finished with 31 touchdowns and 10 interceptions – proving he has what it takes to lead on the professional stage.
Rising to the occasion is one of Herbert’s strong suits. His 41 total touchdowns and 5,014 yards passing in 2021 helped the former Oregon Duck finish second in fantasy points recorded. Expectations continue to rise for Los Angeles’ starting quarterback – who stands ready for the challenge ahead.