While everyone is enamored with the elitefantasy football quarterbacks, its e sential to have a deeper knowledge of the position -- from the lower-tier starters to the late-round sleepers --so you can set yourself up to land the best option based on how your draft is unfolding.In 2021, the quarterback position is more exciting than ever with all the dual-threat guys under center -- and our preseason fantasy QB rankings reflect that.A solid rushing floor is everything. Put simply, a high rushing floor limits disastrous weeks from your QB. How much more evidence do we need? Countle s times, statue-like quarterbacks such as Matt Ryan looked to be poised for a huge pa sing week only to produce a mere10 fantasy points for your team.2021 PPR FANTASY RANKINGS: | | | | | Now imagine Ryan with rushing upside. Take the same 10 points and add 20-40 yards on the ground and perhaps a rushing touchdown. Thatmakes his total a tad more respectable. Rushing floors protect against ineffective pa sing outings. See Lamar Jackson.2021 STANDARD FANTASY RANKINGS: | | | | | Pure drop-back quarterbacks are becoming a thing of the past. Guys like Matthew Stafford Omari Spellman Jersey and Tom Brady can still be worthwhile fantasy starters, but their margin for error is much slimmer than more mobile QBs like Dak Prescott or even Jalen Hurts. You would rather have Stafford and Brady in real life, but you need toseparate real quarterback rankings from fantasy rankings.2021 FANTASY AUCTION VALUES (Standard & PPR): | | | | | | Getting at least one mobile QB, whether it be Kyler Murray as your starter early in the draft or Daniel Jones as a late-round backup, gives you options during the season and should hopefully minimize your potential for a sub-10-point week from your QB.2021 FANTASY SLEEPERS: | | | | | We'll continue adjusting these QB rankings and providing further analysis until Week 1, so check back for updates!DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: RankPlayer1Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs.Mahomes is the clear-cut top fantasy quarterback heading into 2021. He tied for the lead in fantasy points per game (FPPG) among QBs with at least six games last year, and the Chiefs executed a full rebuild of their offensive line after an abysmal outing in Super Bowl LV. While Mahomes has shown to be capable of running for his life and pulling off miracles, his newfound friends Orlando Brown and Joe Thuney should help him stay upright. Its no secret that Mario Hezonja Jersey the Chiefs offense has been explosive since Mahomes took over. Expect that to continue in '21.2Kyler Murray, Cardinals.Murray is poised to have his best season as a pro, and his fantasy numbers will bump up as a result. If Lamar Jackson is the alpha of rushing quarterbacks, Murray is right there behind him. Murray charted 11 rushing touchdowns to go along with nearly 900 yards in 2020. As mentioned earlier, his rushing prowe s will limit those frustrating weeks from your QB1. Letting Kenyan Drake walk this offseason suggests Arizona will lean pa s more in 21. With the small and speedy Chase Edmonds and an injury-riddled James Conner set to be the lead dogs in the Arizona backfield, Murray could see a boost in red-zone rush attempts. He is capable of producing a solid outing for your fantasy team even without succe s through the air. However, he should also see a bump in his pa sing numbers too. With DeAndre Hopkins in the apex of his prime and the additions of Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson and rookie field-stretcher Rondale Moore, you can expect Murrays efficiency and volume to jump.3Josh Allen, Bills.While Allen could arguably be ranked No. 1, a slight regre sion from his nuclear QB1 2020 performance is likely in order. The good news for Allen this offseason came when the Chargers decided New York Knicks Hats to hire Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley rather than Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. Daboll has clearly figured out how to unlock Allens potential. With the addition of even an aging Emmanuel Sanders, the already stout Bills receiving corps got a notch better. The only reason he Elfrid Payton Jersey is ranked below Murray is the likelihood the Bills try to involve Zack Mo s more in the running game. Buffalo rushed on just 40.8 percent of their offensive plays last year. With numerous presumed positive game scripts, that figure should see a slight increase. While Allen is still going to be a top-tier fantasy quarterback, his volume should see a slight dip.4Ru sell Wilson, Seahawks.In Weeks 1 and 2 last year, Wilson exploded with five and six pa sing touchdowns, respectively, only to see a big dip in air production late in the season. Still, he remained fantasy relevant with his rushing floor, finishing as QB6. Shane Waldron from the Rams replaces Brian Schottenheimer as the offensive coordinator in Seattle after the majority of the blame fell on Schottenheimers shoulders for the late-season offensive collapse. A new face calling the plays should prove advantageous for Wilsons fantasy value. After the offseason drama, Seattle improved its interior offensive line with Gabe Jackson and grabbed an upgrade at WR3 in rookie DWayne Eskridge in the second round of the NFL Draft. A healthy Chris Carson, Tyler Lockett, and DK Metcalf bode well in the recipe for Wilsons succe s. Dont be shocked if he finishes as the top QB this year.5Lamar Jackson, Ravens.The jury is still out on Jacksons pa sing acumen, but the Ravens finally added players at wide receiver in the NFL Draft that should enhance his air game. Despite only standing at 6-0, rookie first-round wideout (wideout one word), Rashod Bateman plays more like an alpha wide receiver with a wide catch radius. He can be a true No. 1 receiver, allowing Hollywood Brown to flourish in other areas like stretching the field and producing in the middle. Mark Andrews should see le s coverage with more threats on the outside and JK Dobbins is set up to break out in 2021, increasing the overall efficiency of an already strong offense. Lamar will still lead all QBs in rushing yards, but you can expect his pa sing volume to increase with the offseason additions. Hes one of the safest players at QB.6Dak Prescott, Cowboys.CeeDee Lamb. Amari Cooper. Michael Gallup. Zeke. That should paint the picture. While his 2020 astronomical pace (27.7 FPPG) before the gruesome ankle Bill Bradley Jersey injury is rather unlikely to continue, the offense has no shortage of weapons. Like Brian Daboll with Josh Allen, Cowboys OC Kellen Moore seems to have tapped into Prescotts potential. Add Prescotts rushing floor with a healthy Tyron Smith and Zach Martin, and you get a recipe for a stellar comeback. Oh, the Cowboys defense should still