FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Ty Simpson

PodcastNFL Preseason Week 1 Reactions + News You NEED To Know | Jeremiyah Love, De’Zha...August 19, 2026

From the episode

he had the 11th lowest ADOT, which is 5.3, which is Checkdown City galore... he looked competent, but also not get over our skis.

Mentioned at 55:20 – 63:25

STACKED’s take

NeutralProjection

Simpson's preseason play was competent but checkdown-heavy

Ty Simpson's preseason performance is viewed with caution. While he looked accurate and decisive, his usage was heavily reliant on checkdowns (5.3 ADOT) and boot-action plays. The source warns against overreacting to one preseason game, noting his limited collegiate experience and the wide range of potential career outcomes.