The 2025 NFL Season is over, but the dynasty season never ends. While this period during the playoffs and before the new league year is often quiet, it can be a time to make early moves to get yourself set for what’s to come. Over the next few pieces, I’m going to be looking at buys, sells, and holds at each of the key fantasy positions. Today it’s quarterbacks. I’ll be looking at two in each category that can help you get ahead of the curve heading into 2026. Let’s dive in.
Buys
Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints
About: Many were skeptical when the Saints took Shough in the Second Round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He didn’t show much in the pre-season to help his case. In fact, Spencer Rattler took over as the starter to begin last season. But Shough took over mid-season and showed why Kellen Moore believed in him.
From Week 9, he finished as QB9 on the season. During that stretch, he averaged 17.6 points per game and had only one start with less than 10 points and three games with 20 or more points. And that was despite a middling supporting cast. It was enough to help push the Saints to a strong second half of the season. He also got a vote of confidence this off-season, meaning he’s the starter going into 2026. He makes for a strong Superflex option that can still be had at a discounted price if you strike now.
Malik Willis, Green Bay Packers
About: Willis was once a hot prospect who turned into a bust. Turns out, that just might be what happens in Tennessee. Since being acquired by the Packers as a backup quarterback, he’s developed into one of the strongest QB2 options in the league. This off-season presents far more teams with a need at quarterback than good options in free agency and the draft. That has made Willis a hot name. We don’t know where he’ll land, but he’s one of my favorite speculative adds heading into Free Agency.
Sells
Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans
About: Fun fact, Shedeur Sanders (11.9) finished with a better points per game average than Cam Ward (11.4) in 2025. Yes, I know he was the first overall pick. Allegedly, he was a selling point for the Titans’ job. But we got a defensive-minded coach and still have a team that’s devoid of weapons and a plan on offense. People are still high on Ward, but he never seemed like a good option in 2025, even in Superflex. If I can get some draft capital, I’m moving on this off-season. I don’t trust the development process in Tennessee.
Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals
About: Once upon a time in the film Mean Girls, we learned that we needed to stop trying to make Fetch happen. It was sage advice. In 2026, I’m going to say we need to stop trying to make Kyler Murray happen. It’s also sage advice.
On paper, Murray has the tools and has produced some decent fantasy seasons. He’s also been unreliable and has worn out his welcome with multiple coaching staffs. In 2025, it certainly seemed like Jonathan Gannon would rather lose—and get fired—with Jacoby Brissett under center than bring Murray back off injured reserve. This off-season, he’s likely to be moved. That might spark some interest for some in the fantasy community, but I’m using it as an opportunity to sell and get out of the Kyler Murray business for once and for all.
Holds
Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons
About: I get it, it’s been an uninspiring two years for Cousins in Atlanta. But if you’ve held him on your roster to this point, why give up now? The restructure of his contract practically ensures he’ll be released in March. At that point, given that it’s a woeful quarterback market, I expect Cousins to get signed quickly. He showed flashes with the Falcons in 2024 and 2025. I think he still has something left in the right situation and, at a minimum, could be a safe floor Superflex option. Given the current quarterback landscape, that’s not nothing!
Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers
About: Few players have been as frustrating to roster as Young. Even Dave Canales, at times, seems unsure what to do with him. His stats aren’t impressive, and he didn’t take a huge leap forward in 2025. But he finished as QB19, giving him low-end QB2 value. He also led the Panthers to the playoffs and showed flashes in the postseason. That’s something to build on.
The Panthers are picking up his Fifth-Year option, meaning he’s locked in for two more years with a Panthers team that shows signs of improvement. He’s not what you expect from a No. 1 overall pick, but he feels like a solid QB2 or QB3 on your roster. He’s worth a hold.
Matthew Fox is a die-hard NFL fan and Broncos’ homer. He’s a member of the FSWA. You can find more from him on Twitter @knighthawk7734 or as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast, a part of the Campus2Canton Network.
