![]() Jed Collins, Anthony Dixon, Le'Ron McClain guys like this don't get a sniff until the very late rounds in fantasy leagues, if at all, but in a TD-only league, it doesn't matter that they might get only the occasional carry. While there's never a guarantee a team will score at all in a given week, I would venture a guess and say that it's more likely that the quarterback will get points for you than any other position.Īfter all, there were 20 quarterbacks who threw for 16 or more scores last season (meaning an average of one per week), while the list of names at other positions with that rate of success consists of Rob Gronkowski, Calvin Johnson, LeSean McCoy and, well, that's it. Only in rare cases must quarterbacks fight for red zone opportunities, and heck, when all else fails, they can even scamper into the end zone themselves. First of all, every passing touchdown from a quarterback's team, whether it's thrown to a running back, receiver or tight end, is almost sure to come from that quarterback (unless it's a gadget play or the QB goes down). However, I still wouldn't have any problem drafting a stud quarterback in the first round. It's true that quarterbacks get only four points for a touchdown in many TD-only league setups, while running backs and receivers get six. So here is a list of things to keep in mind before you make your selections: You need a good quarterback Quarterbacks' touchdown passes may be worth less, but that doesn't lessen the importance of drafting a consistent option like Tom Brady. But because yardage doesn't enter into the equation, you do have to take different considerations into account and adjust your draft boards accordingly. After all, it's still better to have a star wide receiver like Houston's Andre Johnson on your roster than, say, backup quarterback Josh Johnson of San Francisco. That's not to say that you don't want to draft the big names early. I get six points, while your six-string remains in hock. You get no bonus for reaching the 100-yard milestone. You get no consolation prize for those yards. In a TD-only league, I'm the happy one because Kuhn found the end zone, while Johnson failed to break the goal line all day. In standard fantasy football leagues, you'd feel pretty good about your guy. You can have Chris Johnson when he rushes for 190 yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and I can have John Kuhn that same week when he gains only five yards on five carries against the Detroit Lions. If your player didn't score a touchdown, you get a goose egg. All you have to do is look at the box score. It makes a huge difference whether or not your players make it. Either your player gets into the end zone or he doesn't. When it comes to playing fantasy football in a touchdown-only league, getting "halfway there" simply isn't going to cut it. ![]() With all apologies to Jon Bon Jovi, we beg to differ. "It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not." - "Livin' on a Prayer" ![]()
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