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Josh Allen Tops Single-QB and Superflex Draft Rankings

7/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills should be the first QB taken in single-quarterback and Superflex drafts, per tier analysis.
Tyler Shough averaged over 18 fantasy points per game as a rookie, beating Tier 3 and 4 QBs.
Malik Willis adds rushing value to a thin Miami offense as a full-time starter.
Kyler Murray could reach QB1 with his rushing ability, prompting Minnesota to choose him over J.J. McCarthy.

History

Historical Context

Fantasy football started in 1963 when Wilfred “Bill” Winkenbach created the Greater Oakland Professional Pigskin Prognosticators League. Online growth in the 1980s and Yahoo’s free competition led to the NFL’s official platform in 2010. ESPN’s 2015 addition of a Superflex slot—allowing any offensive player, notably quarterbacks, in the flex position—re-shaped draft values, now part of a market with about 62.5 million participants (2022).

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Story summary

Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills should be the first QB taken in single-quarterback and Superflex drafts, per tier analysis.
Tyler Shough averaged over 18 fantasy points per game as a rookie, beating Tier 3 and 4 QBs.
Malik Willis adds rushing value to a thin Miami offense as a full-time starter.
Kyler Murray could reach QB1 with his rushing ability, prompting Minnesota to choose him over J.J. McCarthy.

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