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Footballguys on Patrick Mahomes

ArticleDraft Strategy: Love, Hate, and Risk-Reward at the Early TurnJuly 30, 2026
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I prefer Stafford in this spot, but if he's gone, I'll bank on Mahomes' ceiling.

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Mahomes offers ceiling upside if Stafford unavailable.

JJ Zachariason prefers Stafford in this spot, but if he's gone, he'll bank on Mahomes' ceiling.

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