Brock Purdy has been too good to be true through three weeks, hitting a ridiculous 133.1 rating with just one pick, zero sacks, and a juicy 9.5 yards per attempt. With three weeks officially in the books, it is high time we dive into how we’d draft quarterbacks from scratch today, looking at where the puck is headed, not just where it’s been. This guy isn’t just a flash in the pan either, he’s showing serious value as a runner.
The Big Tickets: Allen’s Ridiculous Reign and Purdy’s Ascent
Josh Allen is just doing Josh Allen things, making a serious case for being a justified early ticket pick this summer. He has been QB1 or QB2 for a ridiculous six straight seasons, and with his goal-line equity on the ground, he’s absolutely getting there again in 2026 if he stays healthy. Add in DJ Moore, Dalton Kincaid ascending, and Joe Brady clicking with the play sheet, Allen is off to his best passing start ever, with 9.1 YPA and 14.0 yards per completion. He is costing fantasy managers $26, and it feels worth it.
Then you have Purdy, holding steady at $19, right up there with Trevor Lawrence. His decision-making, accuracy, athleticism, and Kyle Shanahan’s creative schemes are just crushing it, even with a tough schedule. Yeah, it would be awesome if the Niners could snag another receiver, especially with injuries already hitting that room and Mike Evans being a risky bet for a full healthy season. But honestly, you just gotta follow Purdy into a burning building.
Legitimate Building Blocks: Shough’s Sneaky Rise and Goff’s Pinball Paradise
Below the top tier, we have some serious talent clustering, costing around $15-17. Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Dak Prescott, Jared Goff, and Tyler Shough are all legitimate building blocks for your roster.
Tyler Shough, who’s priced at $15, was a fantasy hero last December, and that magic has totally carried over into this season, hitting QB6, QB8, and QB6 performances already. His setup is just perfect: impact receivers, a spotty running back room, a leaky defense, a sharp play-caller, and an indoor-heavy schedule. Plus, Shough can run for 300-400 yards. Imagine if the Saints actually get something out of Jordyn Tyson in the second half. This dude has earned Circle of Trust privileges for sure.
Then there’s Jared Goff, also $15, who offers nothing as a runner, but everything else is there. We’re talking a dreamy schedule, a ton of indoor games, and a slew of talented teammates to work with. The Detroit defense is also giving it away weekly, partly because their secondary is down multiple starters since the spring. That means pinball football is alive and well in Detroit, and Goff gives you both floor and ceiling every single week.
Talk Them Up, Talk Them Down: Maye’s Shocking Slump
As we get into the $10-13 range, we have guys like Matthew Stafford, Drake Maye, Bo Nix, Jordan Love, Bryce Young, and Justin Herbert. Drake Maye, priced at $13, has had a shocking slump to open the year. Part of it is because of the A.J. Brown injury and maybe the Patriots screwing up by giving away Kayshon Boutte before the season even started. But let’s be real, there’s more going on here. Maye has struggled big time with pocket movement and decision-making, which has led to a ton of sacks and turnovers. It’s a tough look for someone many had high hopes for.
So, what’s your move after three weeks? Are you locking in Allen’s consistent dominance, riding the Purdy hype train, or snagging a value like Shough? Keep a close eye on Maye, will he turn it around? Every decision matters as the fantasy season gets deeper.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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