Pat Fitzmaurice#8 of 87 NFL pundits · Sep 2, 2026
Fitzmaurice argues for spending down at quarterback in 2026 because the gap between elite and mid-tier QBs is small, and suggests Jayden Daniels is a value pick if they last to the seventh round in sharp leagues.
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In a league full of fantasy analysts, Daniels might last until the seventh round and could be a value because of the lower opportunity cost.
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Jayden Daniels to outplay his draft cost (the seventh round)
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