The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast 995: The Year of the Sophomore Quarterback
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Jun 3, 2025 The discussion highlights the exciting potential of sophomore quarterbacks like Jaden Daniels and Caleb Williams, who are ready to make their mark in fantasy football. There's a focus on their rushing abilities and historical success, hinting that they could surpass expectations in the upcoming season. The conversation also delves into the strategy of joining best ball fantasy leagues, emphasizing the fun and ease of participation without the stress of weekly management. This season is shaping up to be thrilling for fantasy enthusiasts!
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Rushing Boosts QB Fantasy Success
- Quarterbacks with significant rushing production last season have an 82% chance to exceed 20 fantasy points per game the following season.
- Jaden Daniels, with over five rushing points per game last year, fits this elite rushing quarterback profile.
Sophomore QBs Outperform Drafts
- Second-year quarterbacks drafted in the QB7 to QB18 range outperform average draft position (ADP) by an average of 2.3 points per game.
- This group beats all other QB groups in exceeding expectations and is historically undervalued by fantasy managers.
Low TD Rate Signals QBs Upside
- Quarterbacks with touchdown rates under 4% last year often exceed ADP expectations more than those with higher touchdown rates.
- Caleb Williams, Drake May, and Bo Nix all had sustainable touchdown rates, indicating upside potential in fantasydrafts.