I spent my tape time this week on a group of veteran pocket passers who’ve been surprisingly productive over the past month. These aren’t dual-threat quarterbacks — they don’t give you rushing floor — but they’re throwing a lot of touchdowns and delivering fantasy stability. Below are four QBs to target (or avoid), why they’re moving the needle, and what to do in different league formats.
Matthew Stafford — Action: Trade for him Why: Stafford is on a heater. He’s thrown nine TDs in his last two games and 16 over his last five, with only two interceptions on the season. He’s averaging roughly 23 fantasy points over that recent stretch, and a huge share of his TDs have come inside the 20 — this offense is feeding the passer in the red zone. Why it matters: Sean McVay’s scheme, plus elite downfield targets, makes Stafford a reliable weekly scorer. Puka Nacua and Davante Adams consistently win one-on-one matchups and force defenses to pay attention to the pass. Schedule/upside: The Rams have already had their bye and draw a favorable slate coming up (matchups vs. SF, SEA, TB, @CAR), which is helpful for the fantasy playoff stretch. When to trade: If you’re gunning for the playoffs and
