Howdy, y’all! Christopher Pinto, here of Belly Up Fantasy Sports. With the NFL Draft set to take place at the end of the month, I could not think of a better way to make my debut than by sharing my pre-draft top 12 rankings at each position for re-draft PPR leagues. During this series, I will give stats and my own personal rankings for each position. Finally, my most anticipated Rankings List drops. Today I will rank the quarterback position. Quarterbacks are the face of your team and could score upwards of 30 or more points per week. For my fantasy teams, the quarterback position has always been an afterthought. Until Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes crushed Fantasy Championships. These guys are lighting in a bottle waiting to explode. The quarterback position has evolved over the past five seasons and there are a lot of ways to rank your guys. I’ve used film, stats, and my gut to bring you my Re-Draft Top 12 Rankings List: Quarterback Edition.

12) Drew Brees – New Orleans Saints

Drew Brees lands in my top 12 rankings list at the top of the order. The 6’0″ 209lb former Purdue Boilermaker ranked number twenty-two among quarterbacks in terms of fantasy points scored; 228.8 total. He completed 74.3% of all passes for 2,979 yards, 27 touchdowns, and only 5 interceptions. Brees comes off another historic season and looks to continue that trend all the way to the booth. His offense also gains a veteran WR in Manny Sanders which bodes well for the HOF quarterback, look for Brees to have another great season.

In conclusion, if Brees plays through the entire season he will finish in the top 12 and be a weekly QB1.

11) Matt Ryan – Atlanta Falcons

Matt Ryan squeaks into my top 12 rankings at the eleventh spot. The 6’4″ 217lb former BC Eagle ranked eleventh in terms of fantasy points scored; 281.4 total. He completed 66.2% of all passes for 4,466 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions. Ryan gains stud RB Todd Gurley which should help take the pressure off of the veteran and has the most consistent WR in the game Julio Jones.

In summary, things are looking bright for Ryan and the Falcons for the 2020 season. I rank Ryan here and due to the offense situation alone will be a weekly top QB1.

10) Tom Brady – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tom Brady makes my top 12 rankings at the tenth spot. The 6’4″ 225lb former Michigan Wolverine ranked twelfth in terms of fantasy points scored; 271.6 total. He completed 60.8% of all passes for 4,057 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. The G.O.A.T. starts a new novel in his storied legacy in the NFL. For the first time in his professional career he won’t be at the helm of the New Englan Patriots. He starts fresh in Tampa Bay, fantasy-wise he gets two top 12 receivers and a play-caller who loves to see the ball downfield. This should be very exciting to watch come the regular season.

In conclusion, Tom Brady will be a in the top 12 conversation all off season, and he will be a QB1 by the end of the season.

9) Matt Stafford – Detriot Lions

Matt Stafford makes my top 12 rankings and sits in the ninth spot. The 6’3″ 220lb former Georgia Bulldog and 2009 number one overall pick in the draft ranked twenty-ninth in terms of fantasy points scored; 171.5 total. He completed 64.3% of all passes for 2,499 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Stafford missed the end of the season but put up amazing numbers prior.

In conclusion, he looks to pick up right were he left with WR Kenny Golladay. Matty Ice will be a top ten guy week in and week out and should solidify a QB1 finish.

8) Aaron Rodgers – Green Bay Packers

Aaron Rodgers makes it into my top 12 rankings at the ninth spot. The 6’2″ 225lb former 2005 twenty-fourth overall pick in the draft ranked tenth in terms of fantasy points scored; 282.3 total. He completed 62% of all passes for 4,002 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Rodgers being the playmaker he is, also added 46 carries for 183 yards and 1 touchdown.

In conclusion, the crafty veteran will lean on the running game, but should provide great fantasy points week to week. Aaron Rodgers will be a top 10 guy and great QB1 by the end of the season.

7) Dak Prescott – Dallas Cowboys

Dak Prescott makes it into my top 12 rankings at the seventh spot. The 6’2″ 238lb former 2016 Rookie of the Year ranked second in terms of fantasy points scored; 348.9 total. He completed 65.1% of all passes for 4,902 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Dak also adds with his legs 52 carries for 277 yards and 3 touchdowns.

In summary, Dak gets a new coach and looks to put up gaudy numbers this season. DakMan just on his weapons alone will be a top 10 guy and have a top QB1 finish.

6) Russell Wilson – Seattle Seahawks

Russell Wilson makes it into my top 12 rankings at the sixth spot. The 5’11” 215lb former Wisconsin Badger ranked fourth in terms of fantasy points scored; 333.5 total. He completed 66.1% of all passes for 4,110 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. The dynamic player also adds 75 carries for 342 yards and 3 touchdowns on the ground.

In conclusion, Wilson hit his stride with his pass catchers this season and looks for the trend to continue. Russell Wilson and the Seahawks receiving corps. will have a monster season letting Wilson have a top QB1 season.

5) Josh Allen – Buffalo Bills

Josh Allen makes my top 12 rankings list at the fifth spot. The 6’5″ 237lb former Wyoming gunslinger and seventh overall pick in the draft ranked sixth in terms of fantasy points scored; 297.5 total. He completed 58.8% of all passes for 3089 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. Allen also added 109 carries for 510 yards and 9 touchdowns on the ground.

In conclusion, Allen had a great season and will undoubtedly have a better one this year. He looks to be a great fantasy asset and will be a top QB1.

4) Kyler Murray – Arizona Cardinals

Kyler Murray makes it into my top 12 rankings at the fourth spot. The 5’10” 207lb former first overall draft pick in the NFL Draft ranked seventh in terms of fantasy points scored; 297.3 total. He completed 64.4% of all passes for 3,722 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. Murray also added 93 carries for 544 yards and 4 touchdowns on the ground.

In conclusion, Kyler looks to build off this season, while also adding one the best receivers on his squad. Murray will have a great year and be an elite QB1.

3) Deshaun Watson – Houston Texans

Deshaun Watson makes my top 12 rankings list at the third spot. The 6’2″ 220lb former Clemson Tiger and former twelfth overall pick in the draft ranked fifth in terms of fantasy points scored; 333 total. He completed 67.3% of all passes for 3,852 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. The Texans leader also adds 82 carries for 413 yards and 7 touchdowns on the ground.

In summary, Watson adds some new key weapons to his offense and will have to adjust. He will finish the season as an elite QB1.

2) Patrick Mahomes – Kansas City Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes gets into my top 12 rankings at the second spot. The 6’3″ 230lb former Texas Tech Red Raider and tenth overall pick in the NFL Draft ranked eighth in terms of fantasy points scored; 291.9 total. He completed 65.9% of all passes for 4,031 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. The standout champion also added 43 carries for 218 yards and 2 touchdowns on the ground.

In conclusion, Patrick Mahomes and the high flying Chiefs offense will be contenders again. He will always be in the top two conversation and be an elite QB1.

1) Lamar Jackson – Baltimore Ravens

Lamar Jackson makes my top 12 rankings list and scores the number one spot. The 6’2″ 212lb former Louisville All-American and thirty-second overall NFL Draft pick ranked first in terms of fantasy points scored; 421.7 total. He completed 66.1% of all passes for 3,127 yards, 36 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. He also added 176 carries for 1,206 yards and 7 touchdowns with his legs.

In conclusion, Lamar will most likely go back to back as league MVP and be an elite QB1.

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