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ECR stands for “Expert Consensus Ranking,” which means the average rankings of the fantasy football industry and is typically similar to ADP (which differs from site-to-site). This ongoing positional series will highlight some big differences between ECR and my own ranks.
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Quarterbacks I like more than consensus
Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts (ECR = QB5 vs. My Rank = QB1)
Fantasy points per dropback is one of the best future indicators of fantasy performance, and Richardson just recorded the most FP/DB since Lamar Jackson’s historic 2019 season. Richardson averaged 29.2 fantasy points per four quarters as a rookie and matched C.J. Stroud in weekly top-five finishes despite playing just 10 quarters.
Richardson continued to show a strong ability to avoid sacks like he did in college, and last year’s full-season rushing pace would’ve led all quarterbacks in rush yards (925), rush TDs (26!), attempts (170) and designed runs (111). He easily paced the league in designed rush rate in the red zone and doesn’t plan on changing his playing style in Year 2.
Richardson has a limited NFL sample and appears to enter 2024 with a heightened injury risk but the other Tier 1 fantasy quarterbacks all have question marks as well, and none possess AR’s ceiling. Shane Steichen is a certified QB guru, and the Colts play indoors at an incredibly high pace (top-five in plays per game with Richardson last year). Indianapolis is loaded with athletic weapons and has two legit wide receivers and a top-five offensive line. Richardson will also likely improve during his second year in the league and be far better versed in Steichen’s offense.
With salivating rushing ability and the right coaching staff and roster around him, Richardson’s unmatched fantasy potential outweighs his health risk.
Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals (ECR = QB8 vs. My Rank = QB5)
Murray still ranked top 10 in fantasy points per dropback last season…
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Author : Yahoo Sports
Publish date : 2024-07-30 17:24:51
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