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Fantasy Football Today fantasy football takes on Joe Burrow
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Fantasy Football Today about Joe Burrow.
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All Fantasy Football Today insights about Joe Burrow
PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
The source acquired Joe Burrow at a great value for their team.NegativeValueSep 2, 2026
The source identifies Joe Burrow as part of a large group of quarterbacks available in the middle rounds, ranging from Burrow through Caleb Williams, where drafters often face a decision on whether to reach or wait.NegativeValueSep 2, 2026
Joe Burrow is suggested as a viable quarterback option for managers who pass on running backs at the 3/4 turn in a hero RB build.PositiveProjectionAug 21, 2026
Joe Burrow is drafted in the first round, supported by positive reports regarding the Bengals' defense, which is expected to help the team start the season strong.PositiveValueAug 20, 2026
Joe Burrow is highlighted as a target late in round five, with the source preferring his potential output over the depth-chart uncertainty of mid-round running backs.NegativeValueAug 18, 2026
Adam Aizer considers Joe Burrow a solid value target in round five, preferring to wait for him rather than reaching for Lamar Jackson in round four.NegativeUsageAug 15, 2026
The Bengals are moving away from under-center play-action schemes quickly this season. Despite concerns that a better defense might lower his passing volume, historical data shows Burrow threw 38 times per game during a season where the Bengals had a top-five defense and reached the Super Bowl.PositiveProjectionAug 15, 2026
Joe Burrow is a top-five quarterback target who is expected to maintain high pass volume, as the Bengals are unlikely to successfully transition to a run-heavy offense.NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026
The source references Burrow's health as a key factor in Chase Brown's production, noting that Brown has averaged over 20 fantasy points per game when Burrow has been healthy and Brown has been the starter.PositiveProjectionJul 22, 2026
Joe Burrow has thrown 21 touchdowns in his last 27 games, demonstrating he is a touchdown machine. Additionally, he has an insane target per out run rate, and Tee Higgins is the only wide receiver to finish top 16 per game in PPR with a target per out run rate under 22% in the last four seasons, doing so twice.PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026
Joe Burrow is placed in tier two and has been amazing when healthy; when Burrow, Chase, and Higgins are all healthy, he has averaged 23.3-29.1 PPG over five seasons, with three of the last five seasons producing QB1 or QB2 per-game numbers.PositiveProjectionMay 26, 2026
Joe Burrow is projected to have significant upside, potentially scoring around 27 fantasy points per game, making him a top option at his position.PositiveProjectionMay 20, 2026
Joe Burrow averaged 27 fantasy points per game in 2024, making him a solid pick in the fifth round of drafts.PositiveProjectionNo date
The source reports that Joe Burrow stated this week that he loves both Jamar Chase and Chase Brown as pivotal parts of the Bengals offense, and that he wants to get the ball in Jamar Chase's hands as much as possible with Chase Brown as a close second priority. This statement supports the fantasy upside of both receivers and Chase Brown.PositiveValueNo date
Ranked QB4 in round 5 ADP; considered safer than Jaden Daniels in four-point passing touchdown leagues due to superior surrounding talent despite both having injury concerns; the elite receiver and offensive line talent around him provides a floor advantage.NegativeValueNo date
Burrow was going 37th in last year's ADP when the show aired; he moved up about three spots from his previous year's ADP, indicating modest upward movement in quarterback valuation.NegativeProjectionNo date
In four-point passing touchdown leagues, Joe Burrow's value decreases relative to six-point leagues because his passing touchdowns are worth less and he does not provide rushing upside to compensate; he may move down in rankings in this format.NegativeProjectionNo date
Joe Burrow was one of four first-five quarterbacks selected in 2025 who disappointed to varying degrees. He is now being drafted later than last year as a top-five or top-six quarterback, suggesting the fantasy community is discounting his 2025 performance.PositiveProjectionNo date
Joe Burrow is cited as a top-tier quarterback option that could justify passing on Lamar Jackson early if you have conviction on securing Burrow in the next round.NegativeBustNo date
Joe Burrow was one of the first five quarterback picks last year and is classified as a pretty obvious bust by the source.