The Herd with Colin Cowherd FantasyPros - 2026 Fantasy Football Quarterback and Tight End Rankings & Tiers (Ep. 1968)
Feb 22, 2026
Jake Ciely, FantasyPros analyst known for contrarian rankings, and Andrew Erickson, strategic fantasy writer, break down 2026 QB and TE tiers. They debate rushing QBs versus pocket passers, Hurts’ durability and upside, Herbert’s ceiling with McDaniel, Stroud and Burrow comparisons, plus tight end tierings, rookie fits, injury risks, and touchdown-dependency concerns.
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Only Stash Injured Mahomes With An IR Spot
- In Superflex formats, avoid stashing an injured Patrick Mahomes early; he'd be the 13th QB and not worth a high pick without an IR spot.
- Joe and Jake recommend stashing him only with an IR spot or in single-QB formats for end-of-season payoff.
Mayfield Is A Bounce Back Candidate If Healthy
- Andrew keeps Baker Mayfield higher due to his early-season dominance and rushing ceiling, despite second-half dropoff and new OC uncertainty.
- He references Mayfield's QB10 finish and 18.5 points per game over weeks 1–11 as the basis.
Stroud Lacks Rushing Edge To Be Elite Fantasy QB
- Jake downgrades C.J. Stroud due to lack of rushing upside and inconsistent scoring after his rookie QB2 season; Stroud's best PPG was 18.2 as a rookie.
- He compares Stroud to a more athletic Matt Ryan who needs a complete offense to hit top-10 fantasy marks.