Bo Nix

Nix didn’t throw his first touchdown until Week 4 last season but finished with 29 TD passes, the second-most all-time by a rookie, to rank a surprising and impressive QB7 in fantasy. It wasn’t all smooth sailing, though. Nix’s YPA was only 6.7 -- 29th in the league -- and while his 66.3 completion percentage ranked 15th, it probably should have been higher, as two-thirds of his attempts came within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage. Of the 14 QBs with an aDOT no higher than his 7.4, Nix’s completion percentage was fourth-lowest. There’s also the question of competition. In 10 games against defenses ranked in the bottom third of the league, Nix had a 23:5 TD:INT and 7.2 YPA. In seven other games, he had a 6:7 TD:INT and 5.9 YPA. His rushing production was steadier, boosting his fantasy value with 430 yards (8th among QBs) and four TDs. He’ll need help from his legs again this year, as his 32.4 percent red-zone TD rate (4th) probably will drop closer to league average. Courtland Sutton is a solid No. 1 target, but the remaining WR roles appear up for grabs. The Broncos didn’t add much help either, signing TE Evan Engram, who is coming off shoulder surgery and turns 31 in September, before drafting WR Pat Bryant (3rd round), an expected Day 3 pick who ran a 4.61 40. Nix’s rushing helps make him relevant in single-QB leagues, but there are safer options.