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Quarterback is a position that typically has a higher floor scoring-wise than other positions, yet a much higher ceiling. A position with plenty of players that can put up 25 or more fantasy points in a game without surprising anyone is bound to be very important.
Unfortunately, some QBs have been highly inconsistent this season -- despite having some big games, they've dropped a seemingly equal amount of duds. Others played very well in 2023, but regressed so far this season, and are looking to get back on track.
Here are three signal-callers that are commonly rostered in fantasy football leagues. We'll break down whether you should start or sit them.
Should I Start C.J. Stroud for Fantasy Football?
Yes. While he threw two interceptions last week against the Tennessee Titans, he'll face the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 13, who have the worst pass defense in the league. They've allowed the most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks per game this season. There's no question you should start Stroud.
If CJ Stroud throws this on target to Nico Collins it’s literally a touchdownpic.twitter.com/UyJvpCKX9a
— Grace (@gracesporttakes) November 19, 2024
Houston's offensive line has played terribly, but the Jags don't have quite the pass rush that the Cowboys have. The Texans also have a great receiving corps with wide receivers Nico Collins and Tank Dell. Both could have big games, elevating Stroud's ceiling.
He is the QB12 in our half-PPR consensus staff rankings.
Should I Start Anthony Richardson for Fantasy Football?
In deeper leagues, yes. But he'll be missing his top wideout, Josh Downs (shoulder), who's extremely unlikely to play in Week 13. The team is also missing numerous offensive linemen due to injury. The Colts have also been wildly inconsistent on offense with ARich leading the charge.
Anthony Richardson on Sunday:
-Dropped TD
-Incomplete dime down the sideline b/c Dulin only got one foot down
-Gains of 30, 21, 21, and 7 yards nullified by penalty pic.twitter.com/qSkea4OlLS— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) November 25, 2024
A very low completion percentage, numerous drops, and plenty of penalties have hurt his fantasy value massively. In leagues with 14 or more teams, though, his upside is worth chasing. But it comes with significant risk.
He is the QB16 in our half-PPR consensus staff rankings.
Should I Start Sam Darnold for Fantasy Football?
The Minnesota Vikings will face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13. This may have seemed like an easy matchup last year, but Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold could have his hands full against a Cardinals defense that's actually played lights out the last three weeks.
.@nyjets were completely diminated in all phases by this @AZCardinals defense; they one a gazillion 1 on 1's. They got out schemed repeatedly; and they out hustled the NYJ from start to finish. The 1st place Cardinals are officially a well coached winning football TEAM… pic.twitter.com/OklZlhrosT
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 11, 2024
Still, you can probably trust in Minnesota's head coach and offensive playcaller Kevin O'Connell. They're also an offense loaded with talent, possessing wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, tight end T.J. Hockenson, and running back Aaron Jones. They also have a solid offensive line. Darnold can be safely started. He's this season's QB9.
He is the QB20 in our half-PPR consensus staff rankings.
Popular Week 13 Searches - Start/Sit Comparisons
Below are some popular Week 13 searches and comparisons from our Who To Start tool for C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson, Sam Darnold compared to others. You can also use the free Who Should I Start tool to run your own start/sit comparisons, up to four players at once:
Kyler Murray or Sam Darnold
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Sam Darnold or Cj Stroud
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Anthony Richardson or Sam Darnold
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Matthew Stafford or Cj Stroud
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Jared Goff or Anthony Richardson
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Kyler Murray or Cj Stroud
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Kirk Cousins or Sam Darnold
Kyler Murray or Sam Darnold
Kyler Murray or Sam Darnold
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Anthony Richardson or Sam Darnold
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Baker Mayfield or Cj Stroud
Baker Mayfield or Cj Stroud
Baker Mayfield or Sam Darnold
Baker Mayfield or Sam Darnold
Bo Nix or Anthony Richardson
Bo Nix or Anthony Richardson
Bo Nix or Anthony Richardson
Bo Nix or Cj Stroud
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Bo Nix or Cj Stroud
Bo Nix or Sam Darnold
Bo Nix or Sam Darnold
Bo Nix or Sam Darnold
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Brock Purdy or Cj Stroud
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Cj Stroud or Sam Darnold
Cj Stroud or Sam Darnold
Cj Stroud or Sam Darnold
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Drake Maye or Sam Darnold
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Jared Goff or Sam Darnold
Jared Goff or Sam Darnold
Jared Goff or Sam Darnold
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Jayden Daniels or Cj Stroud
Jayden Daniels or Sam Darnold
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Jordan Love or Anthony Richardson
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Jordan Love or Cj Stroud
Jordan Love or Cj Stroud
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Kirk Cousins or Anthony Richardson
Kirk Cousins or Anthony Richardson
Kirk Cousins or Cj Stroud
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Matthew Stafford or Anthony Richardson
Matthew Stafford or Cj Stroud
Matthew Stafford or Sam Darnold
Matthew Stafford or Sam Darnold
Matthew Stafford or Sam Darnold
Matthew Stafford or Sam Darnold
Matthew Stafford or Sam Darnold
Russell Wilson or Anthony Richardson
Russell Wilson or Cj Stroud
Russell Wilson or Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold or Anthony Richardson
Sam Darnold or Cj Stroud
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Trevor Lawrence or Anthony Richardson
Trevor Lawrence or Sam Darnold
Tua Tagovailoa or Anthony Richardson
Tua Tagovailoa or Anthony Richardson
Tua Tagovailoa or Anthony Richardson
Tua Tagovailoa or Cj Stroud
Tua Tagovailoa or Sam Darnold
Tua Tagovailoa or Sam Darnold
Tua Tagovailoa or Sam Darnold
Will Levis or Sam Darnold
Cj Stroud or Anthony Richardson
Derek Carr or Anthony Richardson
Drake Maye or Anthony Richardson
Jared Goff or Anthony Richardson
Kirk Cousins or Cj Stroud
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