BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues
POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end QB1
ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is not the same fantasy option he was once. He currently ranks as the QB22 on the year while averaging only 15.4 PPR fantasy points. On top of that, Mahomes has not finished as a top-10 fantasy quarterback in 10 straight games. So, he is no longer a must-start fantasy quarterback.
In Week 7, he'll be a low-end QB1 option and should only be started in 14-plus team leagues against the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers are giving up only 15.2 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks this season, and only one quarterback (Sam Darnold) has thrown multiple touchdown passes against this secondary this season. As a result, Mahomes will continue to be a riskier fantasy option this weekend.
Is it time to drop Patrick Mahomes 🤔 pic.twitter.com/8OUehmm4TZ
— Footballguys Fantasy Football (@Footballguys) October 17, 2024
He has not finished as a top-10 fantasy quarterback since Week 12 of the 2023 season, and his passing numbers are down across the board in 2024. While Mahomes is undoubtedly the best quarterback in the NFL, he doesn't appear to be a strong fantasy option moving forward.
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