Kenny Pickett

Kenny Pickett enters 2024 as a backup for the Carolina Panthers after being traded from Pittsburgh, where he failed to secure a long-term starting role. Despite first-round draft capital, Pickett’s on-field production—13 TDs, 13 INTs, and a career 6.3 YPA over 24 starts—has been underwhelming, and his dynasty value has collapsed (QB61, SF value 54, 30-day trend -32). He offers minimal rushing upside and lacks the arm talent to elevate weak supporting casts. At 28, Pickett’s window for reclaiming a starter job is nearly closed, with his current comparable value being journeyman-level backups like Tyrod Taylor. Risk is high: barring injury to Bryce Young or drastic improvement, Pickett is unlikely to regain fantasy relevance. He is a clear sell or drop in all but the deepest superflex formats.