The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast Rewind: The Pocket Passer Trap
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May 2, 2025 Dive into the shift in fantasy football strategies as traditional pocket passers face new challenges. Discover why mobile quarterbacks are becoming the preferred choice for managers. Unpack the evolving dynamics of drafting trends that are reshaping how we value these players. This insightful analysis emphasizes the significance of adapting to the changing landscape for a winning team.
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Mobile QBs Boost Fantasy Predictability
- Mobile quarterbacks revolutionized fantasy football predictability starting in 2020 with Lamar Jackson's MVP season.
- Quarterbacks with rushing ability are easier to predict and now dominate early draft picks.
Variance in Pocket Passers
- Pocket passers have greater fantasy point variance due to reliance on passing touchdowns.
- Passing touchdowns correlate stronger to fantasy output but are more random than rushing points.
Elite Mobile QBs Outperform Pocket Passers
- Elite mobile quarterbacks scored 21+ points per game much more consistently than elite pocket passers.
- Mobility significantly increases the likelihood of an elite fantasy season for early drafted QBs.