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Fantasy Football 2019 Tier Quarterback Rankings

By Bill Pivetz

BEREA, OH - JULY 25, 2019: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during a training camp practice on July 25, 2019 at the Cleveland Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by: 2019 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
BEREA, OH - JULY 25, 2019: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during a training camp practice on July 25, 2019 at the Cleveland Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by: 2019 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) /
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Fantasy Football: ASHBURN, VA – MAY 11: Dwayne Haskins Jr. #7 of the Washington Redskins speaks to the media during Washington Redskins rookie camp on May 11, 2019 in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

Quarterbacks are not only generals on the field, but anchors for successful fantasy football teams.

The NFL has become more of a passing league over the last couple of years, with teams averaging 560 pass attempts and 422 rushing attempts per season. This favors fantasy football owners, especially those in PPR leagues. Having the right quarterback could lead to a championship.

But, to get that quarterback, you don’t need to invest early. Because of how much passing is going on, there are about 20 quarterbacks you can draft for your team and be happy with. They have the talent and surrounding weapons to put up big numbers this season.

Though, there are some risks in drafting a quarterback in Round 10 compared to Round 6. That’s why I broke up my 2019 quarterback rankings into seven tiers instead of the normal 1-32 rankings.

There are quarterbacks with similar talents that can be found within a few rounds of each other. If you can get a 4,400/30/10 quarterback in either Round 7 or 11, I’d go with the latter and use the extra rounds to build my bench.

So, here are my tiered quarterback rankings for this fantasy football season.

Fantasy Football Quarterbacks: Stay away

Josh Rosen, MIA

After one disappointing season with the Cardinals, he was traded to the Dolphins. Rosen will have to compete with Ryan Fitzpatrick for the starting job. Based on the “Fitzpatrick Cycle,” we should see Rosen under center at some point this season.

If, and when, he does, he’ll have his work cut out for him. Rosen’s wide receivers are DeVante Parker and Kenny Stills, not the most consistent options. He doesn’t have a reliable tight end. The running back situation is going to be a battle all preseason.

Unless you play in an AFC East-only league, stay away.

Dwayne Haskins, WSH

Haskins is one of two rookies to make my rankings. In his first full season as a starter at Ohio State, he threw for 4,831 yards, 50 touchdowns and eight interceptions on 533 pass attempts. While he definitely won’t reach those TD numbers, he’ll have plenty of opportunities to throw the ball.

If Jordan Reed can stay healthy, he’s going to be Haskins’ security blanket. I don’t trust any of the wide receivers. The running back situation is a mess. There are too many players competing for three spots.

He’s worth a speculation pick or a stash in keeper leagues. Stay away in all other leagues.

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