2024 fantasy football draft advice – Page 11

Fantasy football: Where to draft Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson

Analyzing Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson’s 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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We head into the 2024 NFL season, and fantasy managers are mixed on where Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson should come off the board.

Watson was one of the league’s brightest stars during his time with the Houston Texans, but off-field issues and a lengthy suspension caused a giant backslide. He has also dealt with nagging injuries since returning to the league with the Browns, and he just hasn’t been able to reach the tremendous heights from early in his career. Still, while it seems like he has been around forever, Watson is just 28 years old, and he still has a rather high ceiling.

Below, we look at Deshaun Watson’s 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

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Deshaun Watson’s ADP: 123.21

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Watson has tumbled down the ADP rankings, down to 123.21, which puts him on the brink of undrafted free-agent status in leagues of 12 or fewer teams. Ironically, his ADP is just slightly higher than the guy he replaced, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (124.11).

Among quarterbacks, Watson’s ADP puts him 26th at the position. The Rams’ Matthew Stafford (121.98) is 25th ahead of Atlanta’s Kirk Cousins (118.36), the New England’s Joe Milton (115.09), the Chargers’ Justin Herbert (114.52) and the Jets’ Aaron Rodgers (110.39).

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Deshaun Watson’s 2023-24 stats

Games: 6

Passing yards: 1,115

Completions | attempts: 105 | 171

Passing touchdowns: 7

Interceptions: 4

Carries | rushing yards: 26 | 142

Rushing touchdowns: 1

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Where should you draft Watson?

Watson has 2 seasons with 4,000+ passing yards under his belt, including a league-best 4,823 yards in 2020-21. He also had career highs of 70.2% completions, 33 TDs and a 112.4 QB rating that season, which was his final run with Houston. However, off-field issues knocked him off the rails, and he was traded to the Browns.

The Browns backed up the Brinks truck for Watson, but so far he has played just 12 games with 2,217 passing yards, 14 TDs and 9 interceptions in 2 seasons. He was suspended for 11 games 2 seasons ago and suffered a shoulder injury which also limited him to just 6 games last season.

Cleveland fans have been wringing the collective hands, wondering if the team made a giant mistake mortgaging a ton of money for Watson. This season, it might be do-or-die for Watson. He is still young and still has a 4,000-yard arm. Watson needs to stay healthy, but that’s easier said than done.

This preseason, he has been dealing with arm soreness, and fantasy managers wonder if that’s a sign of things to come.

Watson has QB1 ability, but he is being drafted as a low-end QB2, or he is even going undrafted in leagues of 12 or fewer teams. He is worth a late-round flier as a backup as he has the potential to catch fire and win you a fantasy championship.

However, he certainly is no longer worth considering as a QB1. But with WR Amari Cooper, TE David Njoku and a handful of more top-notch skill position players, if Watson can stay healthy, and lock in, he could still reach Pro Bowl heights. Just make sure you have insurance if Watson flops.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Baltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers

Analyzing Baltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers’ 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Baltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers was impressive in his rookie campaign last season. Selected 22nd overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, he fit right in with the Raven’s dynamic, fast-paced offense. Below, we look at Zay Flowers‘ 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Entering 2024, he is expected to take another big step in his development and ideally will become a centerpiece of the Baltimore offense. The receiver out of Boston College holds a lot of fantasy promise.

Zay Flowers’ ADP: 56.64

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Flowers’ 56.64 ADP in redraft leagues tabs him in the range of the 5th to 8th round, depending on the size of the league.

Among wide receivers, Flowers’ ADP ranks him 26th at the position, behind Cleveland’s Amari Cooper (53.31), Philadelphia’s DeVonta Smith (44.06), San Francisco’s Brandon Aiyuk (43.12) and Seattle’s DK Metcalf (40.55).

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Zay Flowers’ 2023-24 stats

Games: 16

Receptions | targets: 77 | 108

Receiving yards: 858

Receiving touchdowns: 5

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Where should you draft Flowers?

Flowers’ fantasy value should get a boost with the additions of RB Derrick Henry, who is able to open up the offense with his rushing ability.

Flowers will also settle in and form a deeper connection with QB Lamar Jackson, which will also improve his fantasy draft stock.

Draft Flowers slightly after Miami WR Jaylen Waddle (39.03) has been taken as each receiver after that will produce similar numbers and Flowers will be WR1. Don’t let him fall out of the 7th round in 10-team leagues. He should be good for 80-90 catches and 900-plus yards this season, an improvement from 2023. He’s even more valuable in PPR leagues because of how often he’s targeted.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Cincinnati Bengals RB Zack Moss

Analyzing Cincinnati Bengals RB Zack Moss’ 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Cincinnati Bengals RB Zack Moss is entering his 5th year in the NFL after signing with Cincinnati in the offseason. Drafted by Buffalo in the 3rd round in 2020 and traded to Indy in November 2022, he made a name for himself when Colts RB Jonathan Taylor went down with an injury. Below, we look at Zack Moss’ 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Entering 2024, he is expected to improve in his development and be the workhorse in Cincinnati’s backfield. The semi-veteran back is interesting in terms of fantasy value.

Zack Moss’ ADP: 102.04

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Moss’ 102.04 ADP of 101.65 in redraft leagues puts him in the range of the 9th to 13th round, depending on the size of the league.

Among running backs, Moss’ ADP puts him 39th at the position. He is just behind Tennessee’s Tyjae Spears (97.77) and teammate Chase Brown (97.50) even though Moss is expected to be the Bengals’ No. 1 back.

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Zack Moss’ 2023-24 stats

Games: 14

Carries | rushing yards: 183 | 794

Rushing touchdowns: 5

Receptions | receiving yards: 27 | 192

Receiving touchdowns: 2

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Where should you draft Moss?

Moss’ fantasy value should remain similar to years past with his new arrival to Cincinnati. While he will be the teams’ main back, he will split time with Brown which will limit his point-scoring opportunities.

Draft Moss slightly after Brown, but don’t let him fall out of the 10th round in 10-team leagues. Brown will tend to be the more explosive back, but Moss will see more snaps making him a solid fantasy late-round addition. He’s even more valuable in PPR leagues because of his ability to receive out of the back field.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren

Analyzing Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren’s 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren seemed to have started to settle into his role in his 2nd NFL season. Going undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft, Warren has earned his spot in the Pittsburgh backfield. Below, we look at Jaylen Warren’s 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Entering 2024, Warren is expected to take another big step in his development, and we should continue to see a rise in his carries and overall stats. The fantasy upside is intriguing when looking at his draft value.

Jaylen Warren’s ADP: 90.25

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Warren has an ADP of 90.25 in redraft leagues, which puts him in the range of the 8th to 12th round, depending on the size of the league. Warren’s ADP is lower than his backfield teammate Najee Harris (71.11).

Among running backs, Warren’s ADP puts him 31st at the position, behind Washington’s Brian Robinson Jr. (88.47), the Giants’ Devin Singletary (86.58), Denver’s Javonte Williams (81.63) and Tennessee’s Tony Pollard (73.67).

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Jaylen Warren’s 2023-24 stats

Games: 17

Carries | rushing yards: 149 | 784

Rushing touchdowns: 4

Receptions | receiving yards: 61 | 370

Receiving touchdowns: 0

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Where should you draft Warren?

Warren’s fantasy value should get a boost with the arrival of QB’s Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, whose play-making abilities will open up the Steelers’ offense and keep defenders on their heels.

With Warren’s skills on the rise and his counterpart Harris’ ability in a decline, Warren could be a sleeper in fantasy draft this season. Entering his 3rd year in the league, he should see another significant bump in production with a high upside.

Draft Warren around the 8th round, and don’t let him fall out of the 9th in 10-team leagues. When healthy, he’s good for at least 150 carries and 800-plus yards. He’s even more valuable in PPR leagues because of how often he’s targeted, grabbing 61 receptions last season.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson

Analyzing Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has been impressive in 6 NFL seasons. Since being selected 32nd overall in the 2018 NFL Draft, he has been selected to 3 Pro Bowls, is a 2-time First-Team All-Pro and is the NFL’s reigning MVP for the 2nd time. Below, we look at Lamar Jackson’s 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Entering 2024, Jackson is expected to continue his dominance, silencing doubters and cementing his name as a top QB in the league. The dual-threat signal-caller is intriguing in terms of fantasy value.

Lamar Jackson’s ADP: 36.24

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Jackson’s 36.24 ADP in redraft leagues has him in the range of the 3rd to 5th round, depending on the size of the league.

Among quarterbacks, Jackson’s ADP ranks 4th at the position. Buffalo’s Josh Allen (20.20) is No. 1, followed by Philadelphia’s Jalen Hurts (27.27) and Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes (27.54). Houston’s C.J. Stroud (46.65) and Indianapolis’ Anthony Richardson (49.05) round out the top 5.

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Lamar Jackson’s 2023-24 stats

Games: 16

Passing yards: 3,678

Completions | attempts: 307 | 457

Passing touchdowns: 24

Interceptions: 7

Carries | rushing yards: 148 | 821

Rushing touchdowns: 5

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Where should you draft Jackson?

Jackson’s fantasy value should continue to soar this season. With the addition of RB Derrick Henry, Baltimore’s offense may look different, but the veteran RB will not take away Jackson’s playmaking ability.

Draft Jackson in the 3rd round as he will be a significant producer all season long with his arm and his legs. Do not let him fall out of the 4th round in 10-team leagues. When healthy, he’s good for more than 100 rush attempts netting more than 750 yards. Jackson will be a much more valuable pick compared to the mid-level quarterbacks thanks to his ability as a runner.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins

Analyzing Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins’ 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins has been impressive in his 4 NFL seasons. Higgins was taken with the 1st pick in the 2nd round of the 2020 NFL Draft and is set to be a free agent this upcoming season — added incentive to star for the Bengals. Higgins is coming off his worst season as a pro, totaling just 656 receiving yards after consecutive 1,000-yard campaigns. Below, we look at Tee Higgins’ 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Higgins, who is healthy after playing just 12 games last season, is set to explode for a Bengals offense which has QB Joe Burrow healthy. Higgins has top-10 receiver upside this season. The star receiver is no doubt intriguing in terms of fantasy value.

Tee Higgins’ ADP: 59.33

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Higgins’ 59.33 ADP in redraft leagues has him getting drafted in the 5th to 8th round, depending on the size of the league. On the Bengals, his ADP is behind Burrow’s (53.34) and fellow WR Ja’Marr Chase (7.64).

Among wide receivers, Higgins’ ADP puts him 28th at the position, behind Cleveland’s Amari Cooper (53.67), Baltimore’s Zay Flowers (56.92) and Pittsburgh’s George Pickens (59.13). Higgins is slightly ahead of Buffalo’s Keon Coleman (66.90), Houston’s Tank Dell (66.92) and Chicago’s Keenan Allen (66.99).

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Tee Higgins’ 2023-24 stats

Games: 12

Receptions | targets: 42 | 76

Receiving yards: 656

Receiving touchdowns: 5

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Where should you draft Higgins?

Higgins’ fantasy value should get a boost from the return of Burrow, but the better question is: Can Higgins return to the player he was in 2022? The Clemson product had a breakout season in 2021-22 with 74 catches for 1,091 yards and 6 TDs. He followed that up with 74 catches for 1,029 yards and 7 scores in 2022-23, but he had numerous drops last season and has injury concerns for the 1st time in his career.

Higgins will have to play second fiddle to Chase, but with the attention Chase gets, that might not be a bad thing for Higgins’ fantasy value. In 2022-23, Higgins had 4 games in which he topped 100 yards, scoring in 3 of those.

If Higgins can give that type of production, he can be a top-15 fantasy option. At his current ADP, that would be a steal. There’s no reason to think he can’t return to that standard, especially with a new contract dependent on his play this season.

Draft Higgins slightly after a player like Cooper, but considering the sporadic nature of players like Pickens, Cooper and Flowers and the fact that Higgins at least has a top-3 quarterback to rely on, Higgins’ current ADP is undervalued. He should be good for 70-plus catches and around 1,000 yards. Snag him in the middle of the 5th round in 12-team formats.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens

Analyzing Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens’ 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens is coming off his best season as he enters his 3rd professional campaign. The Steelers 2022 2nd-round pick finished with 1,140 receiving yards last season after an 801-yard campaign as a rookie. While he didn’t earn a Pro Bowl selection, that could certainly be in the cards for this upcoming season. Below, we look at George Pickens’ 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Entering 2024, he is expected to take another big step in his development and ideally will have the ability to end as a top-10 or top-15 fantasy receiver. The rising star is intriguing in terms of fantasy value.

George Pickens’ ADP: 59.13

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Pickens’ 59.13 ADP in redraft leagues places him in the range of the 5th to 8th round, depending on the size of the league. His ADP is the highest on the Steelers with the next closest being DE T.J. Watt (71.55).

Among wide receivers, Pickens’ ADP puts him 27th at the position. He is behind Cleveland’s Amari Cooper (53.67) and Baltimore’s Zay Flowers (56.92), and slightly ahead of Cincinnati’s Tee Higgins (59.33), Buffalo’s Keon Coleman (66.90) and Houston’s Tank Dell (66.92).

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George Pickens’ 2023-24 stats

Games: 17

Receptions | targets: 63 | 106

Receiving yards: 1,140

Receiving touchdowns: 5

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Where should you draft Pickens?

Pickens’ fantasy value should get a boost this season with the arrival of QBs Justin Fields and Russell Wilson. Despite which one wins the starting gig, both should be better than QB Kenny Pickett was a season ago. Pickens is going to be the top target in this Steelers offense and should be a lofty percentage of the target share.

The better question is simply how often are the Steelers going to throw and how consistently can they get first downs and stay on the field? Pickens showed last season that even with instability at the position he could produce, which, for fantasy managers, should be a huge positive. Pickens had a league-high 18.1 yards per reception.

If the Steelers, which they should, stay on the field more often, Pickens should see an uptick in his receptions, potentially topping 70 for the 1st time in his career. His 1,140 yards last season came on 63 receptions.

The opportunity will be there for Pickens, and he’s being undervalued in his current ADP given the strength of the Steelers coaching staff and how frequently he should be thrown to.

Draft Pickens as the top Steeler and do not let him drop out of the 6th round. If the Steelers quarterback room upgrades even a bit over last season, Pickens could go for 1,200 yards and 70-plus receptions. He should be more valuable in PPR than he was a season ago as well.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry

Analyzing Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry’s 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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RB Derrick Henry left his longtime home in the Tennessee Titans to go to a true contender in the Baltimore Ravens in the offseason. Henry has been a monster his entire career, eclipsing 1,000 rushing yards 5 times in the last 6 campaigns. Henry now goes to a team that led the league with an average of 156.5 rushing yards per game last season. Below, we look at Derrick Henry’s 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Entering 2024, Henry is expected to add even more power and explosiveness to this Ravens offense, specifically the run-game. He should take a lot of the load off of MVP QB Lamar Jackson. Expect Henry to once again get to that 1,000-yard mark, despite him now being 30 years old.

Derrick Henry’s ADP: 25.41

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Henry’s 25.41 ADP in redraft leagues places him in the range of the late 2nd to 4th round, depending on the size of the league. He has the highest ADP of any Ravens player — Jackson is 2nd (36.24).

Among running backs, Henry’s ADP puts him 9th at the position, behind the Rams’ Kyren Williams (21.16) and the Jaguars’ Travis Etienne (21.94), and just in front of the Dolphins’ De’Von Achane (26.59) and the Chiefs’ Isiah Pacheco (27.52).

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Derrick Henry’s 2023-24 stats

Games: 17

Carries | rushing yards: 280 | 1,167

Rushing touchdowns: 12

Receptions | receiving yards: 28 | 214

Receiving touchdowns: 0

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Where should you draft Henry?

Henry has been a very reliable fantasy back since he burst onto the scene in 2016. In Baltimore’s offense that led the league in rushing yards per game and was 2nd in total rushing TDs, his value should only get a boost.

Henry isn’t a reliable option in the passing game, but the Ravens don’t need him to be nor did they sign him to play in that way. The Ravens will give Henry a lot of touches, and when running behind an offensive line that has allowed lesser backs to succeed in the past, Henry will be very productive.

Playing alongside Jackson does mean that a lot of these running plays will be option type of plays. Jackson will take away a fair amount of Henry’s carries, but with Jackson having a reliable back for the 1st time in his career, expect the QB to be handing the ball off a lot more and carrying the rock on his own a lot less.

The biggest worry with Henry is his age as he is now 30, which is considered old for a running back that has had many successful years under his belt. However, Henry hasn’t really shown signs of slowing down.

I see Henry has a low-tier RB1, simply because other backs have more value in the passing attack, or a high-tier RB2. Henry will still get a lot of touches, and he will more than likely produce efficiently when given those opportunities. So, feel confident in picking him up despite his age.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper

Analyzing Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper’s 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper is coming off arguably his best professional season in 2023. Selected 4th overall by Oakland in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Alabama, Cooper played 3½ seasons for the Raiders before getting traded to the Dallas Cowboys in 2018. He’s entering his 3rd season with Cleveland where the 5-time Pro Bowler should be the Browns’ top target. Below, we look at Amari Cooper’s 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Entering 2024, Cooper is expected to be a high-volume weapon for a Browns offense that should rebound given the eventual return of RB Nick Chubb. The 30-year-old Cooper has top-10 receiver potential this season, and is very intriguing in terms of fantasy value.

Amari Cooper’s ADP: 53.67

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Cooper’s 53.67 ADP in redraft leagues puts him in the range of the 5th to 7th round, depending on the size of the league. Given Chubb’s injury concerns and his potential to not start the season, Cooper is currently the highest-drafted Browns player in fantasy leagues.

Among wide receivers, Cooper’s ADP puts him 25th at the position. He is behind Seattle’s DK Metcalf (40.97), San Francisco’s Brandon Aiyuk (43.34) and Philadelphia’s DeVonta Smith (44.57), and slightly ahead of Baltimore’s Zay Flowers (56.92), Pittsburgh’s George Pickens (59.13) and Cincinnati’s Tee Higgins (59.33).

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Amari Cooper’s 2023-24 stats

Games: 15

Receptions | targets: 72 | 128

Receiving yards: 1,250

Receiving touchdowns: 5

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Where should you draft Cooper?

Cooper’s fantasy value should get a boost this year with the presence of Chubb and a full season for QB DeShaun Watson in the Browns offense. Watson should continue to improve to his former Houston Texans self, which will bode well for Cooper.

A Pro Bowl selection a year ago, Cooper is aging, but he’s still the most elusive target for the Browns and should get to 70 receptions, like he has the last 2 seasons. Cooper can play underneath the safeties as well and could be a high-volume receiver, having had 100-plus targets in 6 straight seasons.

There isn’t much competition in the Browns receiving room even with the addition of former Broncos standout WR Jerry Jeudy, so Cooper should be the star of the show. He had a career-high 1,250 receiving yards last season and could duplicate that in 2024.

Draft Cooper early as his high-volume potential should lead to plenty of opportunity. Don’t let him fall out of the 5th round in 12-team leagues or out of the 6th round in 10-team formats. When healthy and with a solid quarterback, he should be good for 70-plus catches and 1,100-plus yards.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow

Analyzing Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow’s 2024 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow has been impressive since joining the NFL in 2020. Burrow was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He had a season-ending injury as a rookie and responded by winning the 2021 AP Comeback Player of the Year. He was hurt again last season and only played 10 games. Burrow has been to 1 Pro Bowl in his 4 seasons and has played more than 10 games just twice. Below, we look at Joe Burrow’s 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Entering 2024, Burrow is expected to take another step forward with a slew of top receivers in the NFL. If he stays healthy, Burrow could easily be a top-5 QB in the league in terms of fantasy value.

Joe Burrow’s ADP: 53.34

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Burrow’s 53.34 ADP in redraft leagues places him in the range of the 5th to 7th round, depending on the size and format of the league. The Bengals’ top receiver Ja’Marr Chase ranks 8th overall with a 7.51 ADP.

Among quarterbacks, Burrow’s ADP puts him 6th at the position, behind Indianapolis’ Anthony Richardson (49.05), Houston’s C.J. Stroud (46.65) and Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson (36.24). Arizona’s Kyler Murray (59.68) is 7th and is followed by Dallas’ Dak Prescott (60.66) and Green Bay’s Jordan Love (62.76).

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Joe Burrow’s 2023-24 stats

Games: 10

Passing yards: 2,309

Completions | attempts: 244 | 365

Passing touchdowns: 15

Interceptions: 6

Carries | rushing yards: 31 | 88

Rushing touchdowns: 0

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Where should you draft Burrow?

Burrow’s fantasy value should get a boost from his starting out healthy and being ready to roll. The Bengals upgraded their defense and added TE Mike Gesicki. However, the main concern is Cincinnati is still its offensive line and if it can protect Burrow enough to make him among the best fantasy options in the league.

Chase and company are elite weapons, and Burrow has proven, with them in the fold, he can be one of the most productive quarterbacks in the NFL. He’ll have a new offensive coordinator as well, although the playbook will likely not vary much.

According to Pro Football-Reference.com, Burrow ranked 8th in 2021 and 4th in 2022 for fantasy QBs — when he played the full season. His peak is without a doubt there, but so are the clear concerns over his healthy and how durable he will be without a major offensive line improvement.

Draft Burrow in the 2nd round of 2-QB leagues and then in late 5th or early 6th round once quarterbacks start to fly off the board. He’s a top option, but the injury concerns are too great to make him a stellar option.

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