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Ask the Commish.Com 2025 Draft Kit
Dynasty Outlook: The 49ers drafted Rourke in the seventh round. I don't have much interest in the pocket passer. His numbers last year were decent, as he ranked fourth in passing grade and seventh in yards per attempt, but his accuracy numbers are lagging in some areas, sitting at 37th in adjusted completion rate and 24th in big-time throw rate (per PFF). If I take a shot at who could win the 49ers' QB3 battle, it'll be Tanner Mordecai.
Carson Wentz, Browns have 'mutual interest'The Browns and free agent QB Carson Wentz reportedly “definitely have mutual interest” if they don’t sign Russell Wilson.Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson remain the top two free agent quarterbacks still available. It does not sound like a quarterback is in play for Cleveland in the NFL Draft as of now. Kenny Pickett is also an option to start Week 1, so it could be a competition between him and Wentz if Wilson does not sign with the Browns.
The Browns and free agent QB Carson Wentz reportedly “definitely have mutual interest” if they don’t sign Russell Wilson.
Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson remain the top two free agent quarterbacks still available. It does not sound like a quarterback is in play for Cleveland in the NFL Draft as of now. Kenny Pickett is also an option to start Week 1, so it could be a competition between him and Wentz if Wilson does not sign with the Browns.
After two disappointing and injury-marred seasons, former fourth overall draft pick Anthony Richardson will have to earn the Colts' starting QB job in a training camp battle with ex-Giant Daniel Jones. Richardson played only four games as a rookie in 2023, with an October shoulder injury putting him on the shelf for the rest of the season. But Richardson offered glimpses of immense fantasy potential, with 136 rushing yards and four TD runs in those four games, along with three TD passes. But Richardson was a disaster as a passer last season, completing only 47.7% of his passes, with eight touchdowns and 12 interceptions. The 6-4, 244-pound Richardson is a remarkable physical specimen who still offers considerable fantasy upside because of his rushing ability, but his struggles as a passer threaten to derail his career.
Gardner Minshew II signs with Kansas City The Chiefs have signed QB Gardner Minshew II to a one-year contract.Minshew will provide the Chiefs with a veteran backup to QB Patrick Mahomes. Barring an injury to Mahomes in 2025, Minshew will not hold any fantasy value.
The Chiefs have signed QB Gardner Minshew II to a one-year contract.
Minshew will provide the Chiefs with a veteran backup to QB Patrick Mahomes. Barring an injury to Mahomes in 2025, Minshew will not hold any fantasy value.
Skylar Thompson signs with Pittsburgh SteelersSkylar Thompson has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.Pittsburgh doesn’t currently have a QB under contract for 2025 until now, with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields both being upcoming free agents. The expectation is one of Wilson or Fields will resign with the Steelers, but it’s not known who at the time of writing. Either way, Thompson isn’t a needle mover but he at least gives them some depth and a QB available for offseason work.
Skylar Thompson has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Pittsburgh doesn’t currently have a QB under contract for 2025 until now, with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields both being upcoming free agents. The expectation is one of Wilson or Fields will resign with the Steelers, but it’s not known who at the time of writing. Either way, Thompson isn’t a needle mover but he at least gives them some depth and a QB available for offseason work.
Bo Nix is something of a fantasy football Rorschach test. The good: Nix has finished QB7 in fantasy scoring in each of his first two NFL seasons; he provides value as a runner, with 786 rushing yards and nine TD runs in 34 regular-season starts; Broncos head coach Sean Payton is regarded as one of the NFL's better playcallers; and an offseason trade for Jaylen Waddle gives Nix a very good group of pass catchers. The bad: Nix hasn't fared quite as well in fantasy points per game, ranking QB9 in 2024 and QB11 in 2025; he led the league in pass attempts last season yet still fell short of 4,000 passing yards; and he averaged an unimpressive 6.4 yards per pass attempt last season. Nix offers a relatively safe floor but might have a limited ceiling. Consider him a low-end QB1 or high-end QB2.
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said Tuesday that "a good amount" of the team's starters will sit out Friday's preseason finale against the Eagles, Fields presumably included, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Fields started New York's first two preseason games but handled a total of just three offensive possessions. Per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, Fields has rarely thrown the ball downfield throughout training camp, with New York's offense instead focusing on the run game and short-area passes. That observation is reinforced by the fact that he's averaging just 3.9 air yards per attempt across his limited exhibition action, and that all four of Fields' targets to No. 1 receiver Garrett Wilson this preseason have fallen incomplete. Glenn admitted after Saturday's preseason loss to the Giants that "our passing game has to be better," saying that "our guys know we're going to put our heads down and go back to work." Fields' rushing abilities have been sufficient to provide fantasy upside in the past, but for him to enter the mix as a consistent QB1 this season, the Jets' passing game will have to establish a better rhythm before a Week 1 contest against Pittsburgh.
Patrick Mahomes' fantasy appeal has diminished in recent years, and now the nine-year veteran is trying to recover from a major knee injury. Mahomes tore the ACL and LCL in his left knee late in the Chiefs' Week 15 loss to the Chargers in mid-December. Reports say he has been rehabbing aggressively in hopes of starting the Chiefs' Monday-night game season opener against the Broncos on Sept. 14, which comes three days before his 31st birthday. Even if Mahomes is able to return for Week 1, his mobility could be compromised. Mahomes' rushing production helped him get off to a fast fantasy start in 2025. Through eight weeks, he was QB1 in fantasy scoring at 25 points per game, fueled in part by 280 rushing yards and four TD runs. Mahomes finished the year tied for QB2 in fantasy points per game behind Josh Allen, after finishing QB11 in FPPG (six games minimum) in both 2023 and 2024. Kansas City didn't make any significant additions to Mahomes' pass-catching arsenal in the offseason, but the Chiefs added RB Kenneth Walker III, who could make Mahomes' life easier by providing the Chiefs with a credible running threat.
Coach Kellen Moore named Rattler the Saints' Week 1 starting quarterback Tuesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports. The NFL's final QB competition finally has reached its conclusion, at least to begin the 2025 campaign, as Rattler has beat out rookie second-round pick Tyler Shough. In seven games (six starts) as a 2024 fifth-rounder last season, Rattler completed 130 of 228 passes (57 percent) for 1,317 yards, four touchdowns and five interceptions, had 18 carries for 146 yards and fumbled five times (three lost). He'll be under center for the Saints on Sunday, Sept. 7 against the Cardinals.
Josh Allen is once again the consensus QB1 in fantasy. He finished QB1 in fantasy scoring last season for the fourth time in the last six years. After down years from Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts, the gap between Allen and other fantasy QBs seems to have widened. And yet, there are at least a few small gray clouds dotting Allen's profile. In 2025, he hit a six-year low in passing yards per game (215.8), TD passes (25), and fantasy points per game (22.0). A lack of pass-catching weaponry has been a problem. Khalil Shakir led the Bills with 719 receiving yards in 2026, and Buffalo hasn't had even a 900-yard receiver since Stefon Diggs left after the 2023 season. The Bills traded for D.J. Moore in March in an attempt to give Allen additional help. But what really anchors Allen's fantasy value is his rushing. He ran for 579 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2025 - his third consecutive season with double-digit TD runs. Over the last five years, Allen has averaged 640 rushing yards and 10.8 TD runs.
Cam Ward loses 10 pounds in offseason Titans QB Cam Ward says he has lost 10 pounds since last season.Ward weighed in at 219 pounds last season. "I think it'll help me with durability," he said. "Just being faster, getting up in the pocket, and trying to play my speed." He could potentially use his legs a little more on the ground heading into year two.
Titans QB Cam Ward says he has lost 10 pounds since last season.
Ward weighed in at 219 pounds last season. "I think it'll help me with durability," he said. "Just being faster, getting up in the pocket, and trying to play my speed." He could potentially use his legs a little more on the ground heading into year two.
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Thursday that McCarthy will not suit up for Saturday's preseason contest against New England. McCarthy played one drive during Minnesota's preseason opener against the Texans, completing four of seven passes for 30 yards while rushing once for eight yards, but Sam Howell will get the start versus the Patriots. During the Vikings' exhibition finale versus Tennessee on Friday, Aug. 22, McCarthy could get a chance to handle more reps. Justin Jefferson (hamstring) remains absent from practice but will be re-evaluated next week, while Jordan Addison (suspension) will be eligible to play the remainder of the preseason but will begin the regular season with a three-game suspension.
Deshaun Watson emerges from Browns minicamp as favorite to be QB1Deshaun Watson reportedly emerged from Browns minicamp as the favorite to be the team's starter. Watson and Shedeur Sanders both got first-team work in those practices. He did not play at all last season due to a torn Achilles. This will remain a competition to monitor the rest of the offseason between Watson and Sanders.
Deshaun Watson reportedly emerged from Browns minicamp as the favorite to be the team's starter.
Watson and Shedeur Sanders both got first-team work in those practices. He did not play at all last season due to a torn Achilles. This will remain a competition to monitor the rest of the offseason between Watson and Sanders.