Fantasy owners will soon be holding fantasy football drafts. It is time to build draft strategy, and that starts with a plan regarding the top quarterback selected.
Two popular players in fantasy leagues are Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson and Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes. Both are among the top performers at their position for different reasons.
But which one should be QB1 in fantasy? Below, we look at Lamar Jackson‘s and Patrick Mahomes‘ 2021 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and which one should be QB1 in your fantasy draft.
Lamar Jackson’s ADP: 29.88
(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com)
Jackson’s ADP is 29.88, which ranks 32nd among all players and third among quarterbacks. He was selected as high as No. 2 overall and as low as 74th.
Patrick Mahomes’ ADP: 13.69
Mahomes is ranked 12th among all players and is No. 1 among quarterbacks. He was selected as high as first overall and as low as 44th.
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Lamar Jackson’s 2020 stats
Passing: 64.4% completion, 2,757 yards, 26 TDs, 9 INTs
Rushing: 1,005 yards, 7 TDs
Patrick Mahomes’ 2020 stats
Passing: 66.3% completion, 4,740 yards, 38 TDs, 6 INTs
Rushing: 308 yards, 2 TDs
Should Lamar Jackson or Patrick Mahomes be QB1 in your fantasy football draft?
Fantasy owners are pretty clear. Mahomes is the better option.
Last year’s numbers bear it out. Mahomes had 73 more fantasy points and averaged nearly six points more per game.
Jackson gives you intrigue with his rushing numbers having surpassed 1,000 yards each of the last two seasons. He just doesn’t exhibit the passing polish you would like to see. Mahomes’ volume of passing numbers more than closes the gap.
Mahomes is coming off a foot injury, but he delivered through physical maladies last season. At the end of the day, Mahomes is proven to pile up the passing numbers with the offense he runs and the weapons he has.
If you have to choose between the two, Mahomes is the clear QB1.
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