The 10 BIGGEST QB questions of the 2026 fantasy season (feat. Rich Hribar)

AJ Brown is referenced as part of the elite wide receiver tier (alongside George Pickens and DeVonta Smith) after which there is a gap in receiver value.

AJ Brown is being added to the Patriots as a full-time receiver, upgrading the passing game and providing consistent targets unlike part-time players from the previous season.

Aaron Rodgers won two MVPs with Mike LaFleur in the Shanahan coaching tree system, demonstrating the system's ability to elevate quarterback talent.

Robinson is positioned as a league-winning first/second-round pick with elite range of outcomes comparable to prime Christian McCaffrey, Le'Veon Bell, and David Johnson.

Breece Hall is identified as a consensus top 36 pick and serves as a firewall for the analyst when deciding between running backs and quarterbacks in draft strategy.

Purdy is the top QB choice if taking a quarterback in the draft, as he's been top 10 in points per game each of the last three years with a strong surrounding core including Mike Evans, George Kittle, Christian McCaffrey, and Ricky Pearsall in Kyle Shanahan's offense.

Caleb Lumu was a luxury first-round pick by the Patriots but may not start in year one due to the team's offensive line flexibility, though he's available as a pinch-hitter if needed.

Caleb Williams is among the QB tier (QB2-QB7) that goes within 16 picks between rounds 5-6 on Underdog, alongside Lamar Jackson, Jaden Daniels, Joe Burrow, Drake May, and Jaylen Hertz.

The analyst is drafting Caleb Williams a lot in their home leagues, indicating strong confidence in his 2026 fantasy outlook.

McCaffrey is part of the 49ers' strong surrounding core in Kyle Shanahan's offense alongside Mike Evans, George Kittle, and Ricky Pearsall, supporting Brock Purdy's projection as a top-10 QB.

Colston Loveland is considered as an alternative tight end option when there's a gap at wide receiver and running back, allowing the analyst to make up ground in draft strategy.

Loveland is considered as a potential late-round target in tight end-heavy drafts when top WR and RB options are depleted, offering a way to make up ground at a position with a gap in depth.

There is a question about whether DJ Moore will bring the Bills' passing game up a notch with Josh Allen and Joe Brady.

Dak Prescott is positioned as a cheaper version of Joe Burrow in ADP, offering similar upside at a lower draft cost.

David Blau is a first-time play caller for Washington, adding uncertainty to Jaden Daniels' offensive environment.

Derrick Henry benefits from Lamar Jackson's ability to create runways and avoid sacks, but could see diminished production if Lamar's performance declines.

DeVonta Smith is referenced as part of the elite wide receiver tier (alongside AJ Brown and George Pickens) after which there is a gap in receiver value.

Drake May is mentioned as a quarterback who could go four rounds after Josh Allen in drafts, creating value discrepancies.

Drake May is among the QB tier (QB2-QB7) that goes within 16 picks between rounds 5-6 on Underdog, alongside Lamar Jackson, Jaden Daniels, Joe Burrow, Caleb Williams, and Jaylen Hertz.

With the Patriots' improved offense, better game scripts, and potential for more designed runs, Drake May could be a top-three quarterback option despite likely regression from his elite efficiency numbers.

Drake May ran a route on only 68% of drop backs last year, limiting his upside compared to full-time receivers like AJ Brown and Romeo Dobbs who will be on the field full-time when healthy.

Drake May is dangerous as a scrambler and found his way to over 100 rush attempts last year, with potential for more designed running plays in the scoring zone similar to Josh Allen.

The analyst has Drake May as QB2, believing that even with regression from his elite efficiency numbers, the improved Patriots offense and more competitive game scripts could support a top-three quarterback finish.

Drake May is positioned as a more expensive tier option compared to Justin Herbert, who offers similar upside at a lower ADP.

Drake May is the most-drafted QB in the Lamar/Daniels/Burrow/May/Williams/Hertz tier; he's a year-two QB with rushing ability and passing acumen, and the Patriots have improved their roster significantly with better offensive line flexibility and upgraded receivers (AJ Brown, Romeo Dobbs).

May has shown the ability to exploit bad teams effectively, and the only thing holding him back from elite fantasy production is potentially more designed running plays, which the Patriots haven't prioritized.

Kittle is part of the 49ers' strong surrounding core in Kyle Shanahan's offense alongside Mike Evans, Christian McCaffrey, and Ricky Pearsall, supporting Brock Purdy's projection as a top-10 QB.

George Pickens is referenced as part of the elite wide receiver tier (alongside AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith) after which there is a gap in receiver value.

Gus Edwards has benefited from Lamar Jackson's ability to create runways and avoid sacks, but could see diminished production if Lamar's performance declines.

Jared Goff is the next QB option after Justin Herbert in ADP rankings, coming in at pick 152 on ESPN, creating a significant gap in QB valuation.

Goff is the preferred QB if waiting on the position, as he's the only quarterback with 30+ passing touchdowns each of the past three years and has the most passing touchdowns in the NFL since 2022, yet gets no respect in ADP.

Goff averages 20 points per game in indoor games since joining the Lions, and the Lions play favorable outdoor games during the fantasy regular season with only one concerning weather matchup (Buffalo in Week 2 is a potential shootout, Panthers in Week 4 has no weather concerns, Miami in Week 9 is not threatening).

Goff can be acquired at extremely favorable cost despite being QB 16 ADP on most sites, the most expensive he's been, while he's been crushing it with three straight seasons of 4,500+ passing yards (rest of NFL combined has only six).

Daniels is the most concerning QB of the top tier due to his reckless playing style, weak supporting cast (aging Terry McLaurin, messy RB room, first-time play caller David Blau), and year-over-year efficiency decline (TD rate dropped from 5.2% to 4.3%, yards per attempt down nearly a yard, completion percentage down ~10%).

Daniels' passing efficiency declined significantly in 2024: touchdown rate dropped from 5.2% to 4.3%, yards per pass attempt fell nearly a full yard, and completion percentage declined almost 10%, making it harder to thread the needle with him compared to other QB options.

Daniels is a better real-life quarterback than Jackson Dart and has the rare 'Konami code' dual-threat upside—he could throw for 4,000 yards and run for 800, combining elite passing with rushing ability similar to 2010 Michael Vick or 2015 Cam Newton.

Jeremiah Love is identified as a consensus top 36 pick alongside Breece Hall, though the analyst notes these picks can work out but represent a tier where they prefer to wait on running backs and wide receivers.

Jerry Judy is suggested as a potential trade target for the Chiefs, with the analyst jokingly noting it would make his financial adviser and Mrs. Hardit happy.

Joe Burrow is among the QB tier (QB2-QB7) that goes within 16 picks between rounds 5-6 on Underdog, alongside Lamar Jackson, Jaden Daniels, Drake May, Caleb Williams, and Jaylen Hertz.

Joe Burrow is positioned as a more expensive tier option compared to Dak Prescott, who offers similar upside at a lower ADP.

Analyst loves Joe Burrow and expects the Bengals to potentially run more balanced football this year due to defensive improvements, though uncertain if pass volume will reach previous 650+ completion levels.

Josh Allen has consistently been either first or second in overall quarterback scoring for six straight years, adding significant points to rosters despite the opportunity cost of using an early pick.

There is FOMO around Allen this year due to questions about the Bills' passing game with DJ Moore, Joe Brady's influence, and Pete Carmichael's potential impact, though the analyst expects to draft him less than in previous years due to QB1 debate.

Rich Hribar has more FOMO leaving Josh Allen on the board this year than in past years, suggesting increased confidence in his 2026 upside despite the early draft capital required.

The Bills' offensive changes—including Shawn McDermott's departure, Joe Brady's arrival, and Pete Carmichael's potential influence—could lead to more passing volume for Josh Allen in 2026.

Allen has an inverse correlation to team success and high team totals—he excels in tight games and against good defenses, with the Bills facing Lions, Chargers, Rams, Patriots (twice), Chiefs, Texans, Bears, Broncos, and Packers in their fantasy playoff schedule.

Allen has the most career games at 30+ fantasy points in league history of any quarterback ever, and last year he was still number one in that category.

Over the past six years when the Bills are three-point favorites or lower, Allen averages 25 fantasy points per game, and in games decided by a field goal or less, he averages 24.88 fantasy points per game.

Currently valued as a front-end round three pick, with the analyst willing to take him once the wide receiver gap (past AJ Brown, George Pickens, DeVonta Smith) and running back tier (Breece Hall) are exhausted.

Josh Allen is valued highly enough to be taken in round 3, and when paired with elite RBs like Jamir Gibbs or Bijan Robinson, creates a championship-caliber duo that can score 80+ points in playoff weeks.

While Josh Allen is awesome, the analyst prefers waiting to draft him later and instead targeting Justin Herbert at pick 123, creating better value by loading up the rest of the team.

Justin Herbert is mentioned as an example of a quarterback still available in round 14-15 of drafts, illustrating the value discrepancy when taking Josh Allen early.

Justin Herbert has fallen to round 14 in some drafts despite Josh Allen being taken in round 3, illustrating significant QB value variance in draft strategy.

Justin Herbert is described as a cheaper version of Drake May and stands out as the best quarterback value in terms of ADP relative to his talent, even on baseball sites.

Justin Herbert was QB2 in fantasy points before Joel Embiid got hurt, demonstrating significant upside potential for the 2026 season.

Justin Herbert was hit on 129 drop backs last year, the most in the league, indicating high volume and opportunity.

The Chargers' offensive line is expected to improve significantly with the return of Rashad Slater, the addition of Tyler Beadaz at center, and Cole Strange joining from the Shanahan coaching tree, which should benefit Herbert.

Herbert is positioned to have high efficiency and ceiling under Mike McDaniel's offensive system, which has historically elevated quarterback performance; the coaching upgrade should reduce his scramble rate and improve overall production.

Herbert ran for 498 yards last season despite breaking his hand down the stretch, demonstrating his dual-threat ability and competitive toughness.

Herbert is the most undervalued quarterback at his current cost, with multiple seasons of 22+ fantasy points upside that may have been overlooked due to competing with elite QB seasons.

Herbert is the most undervalued QB at his cost, with ADP at pick 123 on ESPN, creating a significant gap before the next QB (Jared Goff at pick 152), making him an attractive late-round target.

Keenan Allen is not viewed as the solution the Chiefs need to address their receiver room deficiencies.

Allen is questioned as the solution to the Chiefs' receiving needs, with the analyst expressing doubt about whether he's the right fit.

Kenneth Walker's addition to the Chiefs is the main offensive change this offseason, but it's unclear how much it will improve Patrick Mahomes' fantasy outlook.

Lamar Jackson is mentioned as a quarterback who could go four rounds after Josh Allen in drafts, creating value discrepancies.

Lamar Jackson is among the QB tier (QB2-QB7) that goes within 16 picks between rounds 5-6 on Underdog, alongside Jaden Daniels, Joe Burrow, Drake May, Caleb Williams, and Jaylen Hertz.

Lamar Jackson is ranked QB3 by the analyst but is concerning due to potential regression in rushing production; if he only produces 80-85% of his usual rushing output, a cliff could come quickly.

Lamar Jackson was banged up last year with a hamstring injury that affected his rushing ability and miles per hour, raising concerns about his durability and rushing production going forward.

There were concerning behavioral and organizational issues with Lamar Jackson last year, including a schism with Harbaugh, odd media behavior, and not practicing at the end of the year, with the Ravens able to get out of his contract after this season.

Lamar Jackson's ability to avoid sacks and create runways for running backs like Henry, Gus Edwards, and Mark Ingram has been a key factor in their success; if Lamar takes even one or two steps back, there could be a waterfall effect on the rest of the Ravens offense.

Mark Ingram has benefited from Lamar Jackson's ability to create runways and avoid sacks, but could see diminished production if Lamar's performance declines.

Evans is part of the 49ers' strong surrounding core in Kyle Shanahan's offense alongside George Kittle, Christian McCaffrey, and Ricky Pearsall, supporting Brock Purdy's projection as a top-10 QB.

Despite being at his cheapest ADP ever, Mahomes has declined significantly over the past three years (17th in completion rate, 23rd in yards per attempt, 20th in TD rate, 20th in INT rate) and is coming off an ACL injury, making his rushing upside unreliable.

Mahomes' supporting cast has deteriorated significantly; teams now play heavy man coverage against Kansas City's weak receiver room, with his lead WR being a Debo Samuel-type player and his best perimeter receiver being a 165-pound player vulnerable to physical coverage.

Against man coverage last year, Mahomes ranked 26th in QB rating, 21st in completion rate, and 28th in passing yards, indicating significant struggles when teams play man coverage against Kansas City's weak receiver room.

Despite being a franchise-caliber QB, Mahomes' current situation with injury concerns, weak surrounding offensive talent, and lack of offensive changes makes him a fade at his current draft price.

Mahomes' fantasy production last year came almost entirely from rushing rather than passing, with his passing fantasy points per game unchanged from the previous two seasons.

Rashad Bateman is part of an old Ravens offense, though he is younger than many people assume (not 30 years old).

Pearsall is part of the 49ers' strong surrounding core in Kyle Shanahan's offense alongside Mike Evans, George Kittle, and Christian McCaffrey, supporting Brock Purdy's projection as a top-10 QB.

Romeo Dobbs is being added to the Patriots as a full-time receiver, providing consistent playing time and targets unlike part-time players from the previous season.

Saquon's performance was significantly impacted by offensive line situation changes year-over-year, illustrating how line continuity affects running back production.

Diggs would be a great fit for Mahomes because he's excellent at freelance plays and can still get open, addressing the Chiefs' need for a receiver who can beat coverage on third-and-long situations.

Stefon Diggs would be a great fit for Mahomes because he excels at freelance plays and can consistently get open, addressing the Chiefs' need for a receiver who can beat coverage.

Diggs was efficient last year but was a part-time player, running routes on only 68% of drop backs; he will now be a full-time player with the Patriots, providing a significant usage upgrade.

McLaurin, now past 30 years old, is Washington's only reliable receiving option, representing a weakness in Jaden Daniels' supporting cast.

Travis Kelce is 37 years old, and the Chiefs' only meaningful offensive addition this offseason is Kenneth Walker, which may not significantly improve Mahomes' fantasy outlook.

At age 37, it's unfair to burden Kelce as the Chiefs' closest thing to a receiver who can beat coverage on third-and-long, suggesting the team needs additional receiving help.

At age 37, Kelce is being unfairly burdened as the Chiefs' primary option to beat coverage and create plays, which is unsustainable given his age.

Trent Williams' in-and-out status from the lineup has been a notable factor affecting team performance, highlighting the importance of tackle continuity.

Trevor Lawrence is positioned as a cheaper version of Caleb Williams, with upside in rushing ability under second-year offensive coordinator Liam Cohen and Ben Johnson.

Under Mike McDaniel's system, Tua has consistently posted higher touchdown rates than Patrick Mahomes over the last three years, demonstrating the system's ability to elevate quarterback efficiency.

The analyst wouldn't be surprised if the Chiefs bring Tyreek Hill back mid-season if he becomes available, as a potential trade target to address their receiving needs.

Will Campbell may struggle as a rookie left tackle, but the Patriots have offensive line flexibility with Elijah Vera Tucker and Jared Wilson available to adjust if needed.

Xavier Worthy could potentially return to his strong second-half rookie year form, but his collarbone injury early in the season is a concern for his development.