Philip Rivers (QB, LAC) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Value

BALLER MOVE: Target ~100

CURRENT ADP: ~110

ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers had his most efficient season in years, posting his best adjusted net yards per attempt since 2013. A fully healthy season from Keenan Allen allowed Rivers to capitalize on the slot receiver’s short routes as well as throw the ball downfield; he finished with the fourth-most pass completions of 20-plus yards. Rivers has not missed a game since taking over as the Chargers’ starting quarterback in 2006. That’s 192 games in a row!

In terms of fantasy production, Rivers has finished among the Top-12 quarterbacks in eight of the last 10 seasons. He’s also passed for at least 4,200 yards and 29 touchdowns in each of his last five campaigns. Without question, Rivers is a great safe QB pick if you prefer to wait until the middle/later rounds to choose your quarterback. The Chargers have one of the top offensive lines in the NFL and their offense is stacked with weaponry that will only help Rivers continue to be one of the best pure passers of his generation. If that doesn’t convince you to draft him, nothing will.