School of Scott Elite vs. Late-Round QBs: Who Actually Wins in 2025? w/ JJ Zachariason
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Jul 17, 2025 Join fantasy football expert JJ Zachariason, author of the Late Round Quarterback Guide, as he dives into the shifting landscape of QB drafting for 2025. He discusses the potential fallacy of elite QBs being must-draft, highlighting the power of metrics like fantasy points per dropback. JJ explores touchdown rate regression, the strengths of rushing quarterbacks, and which under-the-radar players are set to break out. Find out if Joe Burrow is overvalued compared to rising stars like Caleb Williams and the best dual-threat QBs for your draft strategy!
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Lamar's Impact on QB Value
- The elite quarterback market shifted since Lamar Jackson's 2019 season, valuing mobility greatly.
- Elite QBs with rushing upside hold a safer fantasy floor and higher ceilings than pocket passers.
Draft QBs Based on League Type
- You can draft either an elite QB early or wait for a late-round QB depending on your league size and format.
- Smaller or shallower leagues favor early QBs; larger or flex-heavy leagues favor waiting due to opportunity cost.
Fantasy Points Per Dropback
- Fantasy points per dropback is highly predictive for late-round QB success.
- This metric balances passing and rushing efficiency, avoiding game script bias better than others.