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ArticleFantasy Football Rankings, Tiers & Targets: Quarterbacks Overview (2026)
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Having Mahomes outside my top 12 quarterbacks feels wrong, but that just shows how deep the quarterback position is this year. He finished last year as the QB5 on a points-per-game basis, averaging 23.5 fantasy points per contest. Kenneth Walker III will significantly cut down on Mahomes' rushing upside, which is the reason why he isn't higher in my rankings.
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Mahomes' QB5 finish drops due to Kenneth Walker III limiting rushing upside.

Having Mahomes outside the top 12 quarterbacks feels wrong, but that just shows how deep the quarterback position is this year. Thankfully, the superstar is on pace to play in Week 1. He finished last year as the QB5 on a points-per-game basis, averaging 23.5 fantasy points per contest. Kenneth Walker III will significantly cut down on Mahomes' rushing upside, which is the reason why he isn't higher in the rankings.

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