Top 30 QuarterBack Rankings & Tiers - 2026 Fantasy Football

Baker Mayfield is categorized in the E-tier, noted for having some fantasy upside but carrying severe downside risk for fantasy managers.

The source classifies Bijan Robinson as an S-tier player, using him as a benchmark for elite status in superflex draft formats.

Nix is positioned for success playing behind the league's best offensive line, with reports indicating he has recovered from ankle surgery with zero limitations.

Ranked as the QB13, Purdy is valued for his consistency and high-end performance during playoff weeks, having averaged over 30 fantasy points per game in the final three weeks of last season. The source also suggests pairing him with Justin Herbert to play favorable matchups.

Williams is a high-upside quarterback who could reach S-tier status if he unlocks his college-level rushing production, as he has only three rushing touchdowns in two NFL seasons. While the loss of DJ Moore creates a potential tier drop, his outlook is supported by the development of young weapons like Luther Burden, Rome Odunze, and Colston Loveland.

The source views Dak Prescott as a consistent passer with minimal rushing upside (seven touchdowns in five seasons), making him a strong candidate for 6-point passing touchdown leagues where he could lead the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns.

The source notes that Derrick Henry is the oldest starting running back in the NFL, which serves as the primary reasoning for why the Ravens are expected to shift toward a more pass-heavy offensive approach.

The source ranks Drake May behind Joe Burrow in 6-point passing touchdown leagues, though he gains value in 4-point passing touchdown formats due to his rushing upside.

The source classifies Jahmyr Gibbs as an S-tier player, using him as a benchmark for elite status in superflex draft formats.

The source is buying a bounce-back for Hurts following an offensive coordinator change and positive sportsbook projections for the Eagles' offense. He is preferred over Joe Burrow in 4-point passing touchdown leagues due to his rushing upside and consistent floor as a mid-QB1, though he ranks behind Burrow in 6-point passing touchdown formats.

Jared Goff is described as a super consistent option, making him an ideal QB2 for superflex formats, though he may lack the ceiling required for a top-five finish in one-QB leagues. He is significantly more valuable in six-point passing touchdown leagues compared to four-point formats due to his lack of rushing production.

Jayden Daniels has moved into the same tier as Lamar Jackson in the source's rankings and is viewed as a potential QB3. His outlook is improved by the addition of Stefon Diggs to complement Terry McLaurin, providing him with competent wide receiver depth. During his rookie season, Daniels averaged 20.9 fantasy points per game, and in his final five starts, he scored at least 23 points in every game, including three games over 30 points. He is considered a top-tier quarterback who does not require a backup on the roster in standard leagues.

Ranked as an A-tier quarterback in 6-point passing touchdown leagues, Burrow is preferred over Jalen Hurts in those formats due to his superior passing volume. Despite a lack of rushing upside—averaging only five rushing yards per game last season—he remains a consistent top fantasy option even with a poor offensive line.

Jordan Love is placed in the E-tier, carrying both fantasy upside and severe downside risk. The source would be worried if he were a primary QB1, suggesting he is best utilized only as a late-round backup option to pair with a high-end starter like Patrick Mahomes.

The source ranks Josh Allen as the clear QB1, noting he has finished as a top-three quarterback in points per game every season since 2020. His consistency is bolstered by playing at least 16 games in seven consecutive seasons and playing behind a top-tier offensive line. The addition of DJ Moore provides a superior receiving option compared to previous years. Draft strategy for Allen varies by format: he is a late third-round pick (QB 34) in 12-team double-flex leagues, but rises to pick 25 in 10-team single-flex formats and to pick 21 in non-PPR leagues where quarterback scoring relative to other positions increases.

Despite a disappointing previous season, the source expects a major bounce-back for Lamar Jackson. Sportsbook data projects the Ravens to be a top-five offense, and the source anticipates the team will lean more on the pass given that Derrick Henry is the oldest starting running back in the league. Jackson previously demonstrated his ceiling by averaging over 25 points per game in 2024. He is considered a top-tier quarterback who does not require a backup on the roster in standard leagues.

Malik Willis is included in the E-tier, noted as a player with both fantasy upside and severe downside risk.

Matthew Stafford is a high-upside quarterback coming off an MVP-caliber season, paired with elite weapons in Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. He is considered a borderline top-10 quarterback in six-point passing touchdown formats, though his lack of rushing production makes him more dependent on specific scoring settings.

Ranked as the QB10, Mahomes faces regression risks due to a more run-heavy offense featuring Kenneth Walker and his own limited mobility following a torn ACL. While he remains a top-tier talent, he is best drafted as a primary starter to be paired with a late-round backup like Jordan Love.

Lawrence is considered a top-12 QB, though the source notes the Jaguars' offense and offensive line are projected to be worse this year. He is best drafted late and utilized in positive matchups rather than tough ones like the Houston Texans.

Tyler Shough is categorized in the E-tier, acknowledging his potential upside while warning of significant downside risk.