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Short-Term Fantasy Football Quarterbacks to Consider in the 2024 Superflex Drafts

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In single-quarterback fantasy football setups, only about half of the 32 starting quarterbacks generate legitimate fantasy football interest. On the other hand, every signal-caller with a chance to start has value in Superflex or two-QB formats. Position scarcity is a big factor in these leagues, so even the lowest quarterbacks will be rostered and in starting lineups.

That said, 32+ QBs are firmly on the fantasy radar. Which players should fantasy managers target as potential late-round values?

Let’s dive into three short-term QB starters who can be placeholders in your early season lineups. We won’t dive into pure backups with injury upside like Trey Lance. Instead, we’ll focus on quarterbacks who are almost guaranteed to start at least a few contests.

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Given that JJ McCarthy has only attempted 703 passes in three years at Michigan and is only 21 years old, he will likely start the season behind Darnold. The former New York Jets first-round pick has obviously been a complete disappointment throughout his career, but he’ll have the chance to provide some quality starts while starting Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison behind a powerful offensive signal-caller.

Minnesota has a Week 6 bye, so it wouldn’t be surprising if Darnold could start the first five games before the younger man is called into action.

Brissett is becoming this generation’s new “Ryan Fitzpatrick” as he prepares to make his fifth team in as many years. This time, he’s returning to where he was drafted in 2016. Although the veteran has struggled to hold down a long-term starting job, he’s one of the best backups in the league, and he might even be the one of the 32 best quarterbacks in the league. the world.

As Cleveland’s starter in 2022 during Deshaun Watson’s suspension, Brissett finished weekly QB18 or better in seven of his 11 starts. Although New England’s pass-catching group leaves a lot to be desired, he is known for getting the ball to the right spot and he has an upfield rushing touch.

Drake Maye is a raw prospect with limited experience beyond the high school level, so Brissett could start as many as half of New England’s games in 2024.

Mariota is sharing first-team reps with Jayden Daniels this offseason, but his chances of being the team’s Week 1 starter aren’t as great as Darnold and Brissett. Unlike McCarthy and Maye, Daniels has a ton of experience and will turn 24 near the end of his rookie season.

However, Mariota could be worth picking up in the later rounds of Superflex drafts in case head coach Dan Quinn wants Daniels to sit out for a few weeks before throwing him into the fire.

Mariota has legitimate rushing potential and has posted four QB1 weeks in 13 starts for the Atlanta Falcons in 2022. Washington’s supporting cast is solid, so he would make for a decent temporary QB2 if called upon early in the season. season.

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