Patrick Mahomes, after tearing his ACL in Week 15 last season, is still showing up as a massive steal on fantasy draft boards, and it’s making some sites’ default rankings look absolutely wild. With just one preseason weekend left and roster cutdowns looming, your draft prep needs to be razor-sharp, and ignoring these discrepancies means leaving serious value on the table. Our own Rotoworld ranks are out there for free, updated as of August 26, but let’s dive into why others are just plain wrong on some key guys.
The Mahomes Value You CANNOT Miss
Seriously, how are some sites fading one of the game’s best quarterbacks just because of an ACL tear from last season? It makes no sense! Mahomes, our QB9, has been a full-go since training camp began and looks primed to play in the Chiefs’ season opener against the Broncos on Monday Night Football. Last year, even with struggles, he finished as the fantasy QB4 in fantasy points per game with 23, his best finish since 2022. Yeah, his career highs in rushing yards (422) and rushing touchdowns (5) helped, but the guy was still top-10 in total expected fantasy points and was on a 17-game pace for 4,356 yards, 27 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. That’s right on par with his 2023 and 2024 numbers! While ESPN’s ranking of 95 is close to our 86, Yahoo! (117) and Sleeper (106) are letting him slip. If you can snag Mahomes in the ninth or tenth round on those platforms, you’re getting some absolutely tremendous value at quarterback. Do not let that slide.
Jordan Love: The Deep Dive Discrepancy You Need to Know
Then there’s Jordan Love. This is one of the biggest head-scratchers at the QB position. Rotoworld has Love ranked 106 overall, but Yahoo! is at 130, ESPN at 193, and Sleeper at 148. On average, we’re talking about a 38.3-pick difference, which is over three full rounds of value! Now, he’s only been a top-10 QB in fantasy points per game once in the last three seasons, sure. But get this: he’s been a top-12 fantasy QB in 43 percent of his games played over that span and in 37 percent of his games since 2024. Those numbers tell you there’s a higher floor than some are giving him credit for, especially if you’re drafting on a site that’s drastically undervaluing him. This isn’t just about grabbing a starter, it’s about seeing where the market is completely mispricing a player.
Don’t go into your fantasy drafts blind, folks. Check those rankings against Rotoworld’s, especially if you’re drafting on Yahoo! or Sleeper. The difference between taking Mahomes in the ninth round versus the seventh, or grabbing Love as a late-round flyer, could be the difference-maker for your league’s bragging rights this season.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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