Jacob Gibbs is dropping some serious knowledge for 2026 Fantasy Football drafts: there are legitimately 5-10 quarterbacks being selected outside of the top-six who he feels could be extremely productive, even league-winning, for your team. If you’re not practicing patience and finding value at the QB position, you’re leaving wins on the table, plain and simple.
Waiting on Quarterbacks Is the Only Play This Year
Gibbs has been deep in the trenches, doing a ton of drafts this summer. His absolute favorite ones? The drafts where he waited as long as humanly possible to snag a signal-caller. This isn’t just a gut feeling, either. The research from Ryan Heath, detailed in the “Anatomy of a League-Winner” video on the Beyond the Box Score YouTube page, screams loud and clear: waiting is probably the winning approach for drafts. This year, especially, the position is *deep*. We’re talking 5-10 quarterbacks available outside the top six who could absolutely blow up. Seriously, some of these guys are falling to the *final round* of drafts! Gibbs is way above consensus on late-round guys like Kyler Murray, Malik Willis, Baker Mayfield, and Jared Goff. Pay attention to that, Seattle!
Malik Willis: The Ultimate Cheat Code Sleeper
So, who’s the guy you absolutely have to grab late? According to Gibbs, it’s Malik Willis. Think about it: a quarterback who might actually be the league’s most potent rusher at the position, just sitting there in the final round of your draft? That’s a gift! QB rushing isn’t just a bonus, it’s a straight-up cheat code in fantasy. Willis is that free-upside, no-lose lottery ticket. You don’t usually buy those things, but if someone hands you one for free, you’d scratch it, right? Get him on your roster, and watch your league mates sweat.
The Big Names Falling and Your Backup Plans
While Willis is the late-round hero, Gibbs is also eyeing some big names whose draft stock is falling. Justin Herbert is his “favorite faller.” Landing Herbert, Caleb Williams, or Trevor Lawrence in the later rounds, specifically in the 9-11 range, is where Gibbs gets pumped. If those guys are gone, don’t panic! Brock Purdy is the next target, a solid “Plan B.” And if even Purdy is gone, no sweat. Gibbs has plenty of “Plan C” picks ready to roll. He’s also high on Baker Mayfield as a Plan B, pointing out how tough his 2025 season was with a shambles of an offensive line and injuries to his top-five receivers, star running back, and even himself.
It’s draft season, Emerald City, and regular season action will be here in the blink of an eye. Go get those drafts done smart, follow Gibbs’ advice, and dominate your league!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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