Quarterback 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings

By Hayden · The Underdog Football Show · Updated October 4, 2026 · PPR scoring · 69 players ranked

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Season Quarterback Rankings

  1. 43
    Josh Allen
    QB43 · BUF · ADP 36.6 · 383.8 pts proj
    Allen has been top-30 overall in points over replacement in 6-straight years
  2. 62
    Lamar Jackson
    QB62 · BAL · ADP 56.6 · 378.9 pts proj
  3. 69
    Jalen Hurts
    QB69 · PHI · ADP 73.4 · 318.6 pts proj
  4. 70
    Joe Burrow
    QB70 · CIN · ADP 67.3 · 299.2 pts proj
  5. 71
    Drake Maye
    QB71 · NE · ADP 67.2 · 324.3 pts proj
  6. 76
    Jayden Daniels
    QB76 · WAS · ADP 73.5 · 288.3 pts proj
  7. 80
    Caleb Williams
    QB80 · CHI · ADP 74.0 · 326.5 pts proj
  8. 91
    Dak Prescott
    QB91 · DAL · ADP 81.6 · 306.4 pts proj
  9. 103
    Justin Herbert
    QB103 · LAC · ADP 84.4 · 289.2 pts proj
    Herbert could lead in pass TDs with easy-button OC Mike McDaniel
  10. 113
    Bo Nix
    QB113 · DEN · ADP 106.3 · 293.7 pts proj
    Nix is priced as QB14 with Waddle after being QB9 back to back years
  11. 114
    Trevor Lawrence
    QB114 · JAX · ADP 89.8 · 369.9 pts proj
  12. 124
    Kyler Murray
    QB124 · MIN · ADP 116.6 · 257.3 pts proj
    Kyler Murray is one of the best picks in fantasy as the QB17
  13. 125
    Matthew Stafford
    QB125 · LAR · ADP 114.4 · 304.5 pts proj
  14. 126
    Brock Purdy
    QB126 · SF · ADP 105.5 · 362.5 pts proj
  15. 127
    Jordan Love
    QB127 · GB · ADP 115.7 · 281.5 pts proj
  16. 128
    Jared Goff
    QB128 · DET · ADP 111.9 · 287.3 pts proj
  17. 129
    Jaxson Dart
    QB129 · NYG · ADP 111.2 · 286.2 pts proj
    Dart is on the Russell Wilson, Jalen Hurts spectrum (complimentary) (derogatory)
  18. 144
    Patrick Mahomes
    QB144 · KC · ADP 101.8 · 290.2 pts proj
    Mahomes' injury and KC's new RB are reasons to expect slightly less in fantasy
  19. 145
    Baker Mayfield
    QB145 · TB · ADP 124.0 · 278.1 pts proj
  20. 156
    Malik Willis
    QB156 · MIA · ADP 134.5 · 294.1 pts proj
    Willis is an obvious sleeper with elite rushing production and small sample passing efficiency
  21. 183
    Tyler Shough
    QB183 · NO · ADP 129.4 · 287.7 pts proj
    Shough is on path to average NFL starter with Tannehill similarities
  22. 193
    Sam Darnold
    QB193 · SEA · ADP 144.5 · 249.1 pts proj
  23. 194
    C.J. Stroud
    QB194 · HOU · ADP 149.2 · 257.6 pts proj
  24. 199
    Daniel Jones
    QB199 · IND · ADP 143.1 · 230.7 pts proj
  25. 213
    Bryce Young
    QB213 · CAR · ADP 167.7 · 286.1 pts proj
    Panthers look more pass heavy in 2026
  26. 214
    Fernando Mendoza
    QB214 · LV · ADP 198.0 · 235.0 pts proj
    Unlikely to start in September but excellent tools
  27. 215
    Geno Smith
    QB215 · NYJ · ADP 186.8 · 223.8 pts proj
  28. 229
    Cam Ward
    QB229 · TEN · ADP 163.3 · 259.6 pts proj
    Ward has A-tier arm strength but needs years of work otherwise
  29. 230
    Aaron Rodgers
    QB230 · PIT · ADP 185.0 · 120.0 pts proj
  30. 249
    Michael Penix
    QB249 · ATL · ADP 208.9 · 130.9 pts proj
  31. 250
    Jacoby Brissett
    QB250 · ARI · ADP 194.8 · 205.4 pts proj
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    Tua Tagovailoa
    QB254 · ATL · ADP 214.4 · 119.5 pts proj
  33. 266
    Shedeur Sanders
    QB266 · CLE · ADP 214.7 · 87.7 pts proj
  34. 267
    Kirk Cousins
    QB267 · LV · ADP 213.6 · 54.4 pts proj
  35. 280
    Deshaun Watson
    QB280 · CLE · ADP 215.2 · 121.8 pts proj
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    Jameis Winston
    QB297 · NYG · ADP 215.9 · 11.6 pts proj
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    Justin Fields
    QB303 · KC · ADP 216.0 · 10.0 pts proj
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    Anthony Richardson
    QB304 · IND · ADP 215.9 · 5.6 pts proj
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    Mac Jones
    QB314 · SF · ADP 215.9 · 20.4 pts proj
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    Joe Flacco
    QB317 · CIN · ADP 216.0 · 12.9 pts proj
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    Quinn Ewers
    QB340 · MIA · ADP 216.0 · 23.7 pts proj
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    Dillon Gabriel
    QB343 · CLE · ADP 216.0 · 19.2 pts proj
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    J.J. McCarthy
    QB345 · MIN · ADP 216.0 · 11.9 pts proj
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    Ty Simpson
    QB346 · LAR · ADP 216.0 · 9.0 pts proj
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    Tyson Bagent
    QB347 · CHI · ADP 216.0 · 9.3 pts proj
  46. —
    Clayton Tune
    QB360 · GB · ADP 216.0 · 0.0 pts proj
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    Tyler Huntley
    QB380 · BAL · ADP 216.0 · 17.0 pts proj
  48. —
    Spencer Rattler
    QB384 · NO · ADP 216.0 · 13.3 pts proj
  49. —
    Davis Mills
    QB386 · HOU · ADP 216.0 · 12.2 pts proj
  50. —
    Kenny Pickett
    QB386 · CAR · ADP 216.0 · 10.5 pts proj
  51. —
    Marcus Mariota
    QB387 · WAS · ADP 216.0 · 12.3 pts proj
  52. —
    Kyle Allen
    QB389 · BUF · ADP 216.0 · 9.9 pts proj
  53. —
    Mason Rudolph
    QB392 · PIT · ADP 216.0 · 8.8 pts proj
  54. —
    Jalon Daniels
    QB393 · TB · ADP 216.0 · 4.1 pts proj
  55. —
    Drew Lock
    QB393 · SEA · ADP 216.0 · 8.1 pts proj
  56. —
    Gardner Minshew
    QB398 · ARI · ADP 216.0 · 23.6 pts proj
  57. —
    Jalen Milroe
    QB402 · SEA · ADP 216.0 · 3.4 pts proj
  58. —
    Jack Strand
    QB404 · ATL · ADP 216.0 · 0.0 pts proj
  59. —
    Andy Dalton
    QB408 · PHI · ADP 216.0 · 11.7 pts proj
  60. —
    Carson Wentz
    QB409 · MIN · ADP 216.0 · 1.9 pts proj
  61. —
    Jarrett Stidham
    QB409 · DEN · ADP 216.0 · 11.4 pts proj
  62. —
    Joe Milton III
    QB410 · DAL · ADP 216.0 · 0.0 pts proj
  63. —
    Joshua Dobbs
    QB411 · NE · ADP 216.0 · 11.5 pts proj
  64. —
    Stetson Bennett
    QB412 · LA · ADP 216.0 · 0.0 pts proj
  65. —
    Tyrod Taylor
    QB414 · NYJ · ADP 216.0 · 9.2 pts proj
  66. —
    Trey Lance
    QB416 · LAC · ADP 216.0 · 4.6 pts proj
  67. —
    Taysom Hill
    QB417 · NO · ADP 216.0 · 0.0 pts proj
  68. —
    Malik Cunningham
    QB419 · DET · ADP 216.0 · 0.0 pts proj
  69. —
    Sam Howell
    QB427 · DAL · ADP 216.0 · 0.0 pts proj

About these rankings

These season-long fantasy football rankings are written by Hayden of The Underdog Football Show. The methodology prioritizes market inefficiency over consensus — identifying players where ADP on Underdog Fantasy undervalues true production potential. ADP data is sourced directly from Underdog Fantasy best-ball drafts. Projections are built on a LOESS-smoothed expected-fantasy-points model using nflfastR play-by-play data, accounting for target share, snap rate, and opponent defensive efficiency. Each ranking includes a verdict, in-depth written analysis, and live community pulse from the prediction market (Too Low / Too High votes). Players tagged as Best Bets are ones Hayden is higher on than the market; Fades are players Hayden is lower on. Rankings are updated as news breaks throughout the 2026 season.