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Drafting QBs: Wait, Pair, and Stream

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Have you considered waiting to draft your starting quarterback in fantasy football this year but are worried about getting less production? Karabell and Cockcroft explain why the QB position is deep and why Josh Allen should never be a second‑round pick in standard leagues.

Karabell argues that after the first seven QBs, the next eight are a productive group. He recommends waiting until Round 10 to secure a sleeper like Brock Purdy, then pairing him with a complementary QB for match‑up advantage.

Cockcroft’s strategy is to stream the QB position: draft two QBs in later rounds and start the one with the better matchup each week. With Bo Nix as Purdy’s partner, the pair can cover each other’s bye weeks and exploit favorable schedules.

Both writers also list additional mid‑round pairings—such as Mahomes with Stafford or Goff with Nix—and note thatുങ്ങ deep leagues can benefit from a third QB like Geno Smithiyyar. The approach turns late‑round value into weekly starters.