Quarterback Streaming Woes Continue in Fantasy Football

Maybe you noticed some serious frustration floating around on a recent Sunday afternoon. It seems a lot of Fantasy Football Managers were left groaning over their need to stream quarterbacks for a third straight week.

Injuries to key players like Joe Burrow, JJ McCarthy, Justin Fields, and Brock Purdy rippled through the fantasy community. Some were hoping for a savior to emerge from the waiver wire, but even a mediocre performance from Daniel Jones felt like a signal to recalibrate expectations.

Let’s face it—streaming quarterbacks isn’t exactly thrilling, but it might not spell the end of your fantasy season either.

This could be an opportunity for some—I mean, perhaps those frustrations will urge managers to look beyond the obvious choices like Jordan Love, Bo Nix, or Dak Prescott. If you’re prioritizing, maybe it’s smart to grab one of those options. But if your league mates are savvy, you’ll have to hunt for alternatives that fit your upcoming matchups.

Geno Smith could be a solid choice, especially with the Bears up next. While Prescott faced struggles, losing CeeDee Lamb certainly hurt his chances.

Smith has shown he can gain yards after the catch and really extend the field. Players like Jakobi Meyers have been consistent, and Tre Tucker along with Dont’e Thornton Jr. look promising. Plus, there’s a tight end option in Brock Bowers, although he’s still out due to a knee injury. I mean, the Bears’ secondary might just be in rough shape, making this a potential play.

Additionally, don’t overlook Carson Wentz as you gear up to face the Steelers. With a key player like Rashawn Slater returning, Minnesota’s offensive line may get a boost. Wentz certainly has the tools to find success, especially when Jordan Addison comes back from his suspension.

Now, the Steelers’ pass defense has struggled lately. They’re allowing a significant number of passing yards per game, and opposing quarterbacks are posting good passer ratings against them.

There are still noteworthy matchups coming up too, like CJ Stroud against Tennessee or Mac Jones if he’s healthy taking on Jacksonville. Even Trevor Lawrence’s return could be looked at as a viable option.

If it appears teammates are hoarding quarterbacks after these injuries and shaky performances, it might be worthwhile to keep an eye on local updates regarding Atlanta’s coaching situation with Michael Penix Jr. following that loss to Carolina. At least he won’t cost a fortune in free agent dollars or take up top waiver priorities.

I get it—streaming quarterbacks isn’t ideal, and it’s definitely frustrating. But take a moment to breathe. Starting the season 1-2 or even 0-3 isn’t the end of the world. Your primary aim remains making the playoffs. If that requires a weekly quarterback swap, so be it. Desperate times call for desperate measures.