2024 fantasy football rankings: Who are the best NFL quarterbacks to draft? (2024)

Having a dual-threat quarterback isn't a necessity for winning a Super Bowl in the NFL, but it sure does come in handy in fantasy football.

Heading into the 2024 season, the highest-drafted quarterbacks in fantasy football leagues will once again be the signal callers that can throw and run for touchdowns. Three of the top four players in terms of total points in standard fantasy football scoring last season were quarterbacks who had at least 23 touchdowns through the air and five touchdowns on the ground. As a result, the consensus top-five quarterbacks in national preseason rankings are all threats to score with their arm or legs.

But that doesn't mean your team is sunk if Josh Allen or Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson are off the board already. The quarterback position is deep this year based on last season's results.

After Allen, who led all quarterbacks in fantasy football points in traditional scoring formats, the next 10 quarterbacks were separated by less than 100 points combined. There's value to be had in later rounds of a traditional draft, or by using a minimal amount of money in auction leagues.

Here's a breakdown of the top 10 quarterbacks in fantasy football this year, as well as a roundup of how all the potential NFL starters stack up in national rankings heading into the 2024 NFL season:

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2024 Fantasy Football Top 10 Quarterbacks

Based on average ranking at ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS Sports, NFL.com, The Athletic and Pro Football Focus.

1. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills

2023 stats: 4,306 passing yards, 29 passing TDs, 18 INTs, 524 rushing yards, 15 rushing TDs

Allen has been the highest-scoring fantasy football QB three of the past four seasons. Last season, he finished with his fewest TD passes during that run but made up for it with a career-best 15 rushing touchdowns.

2. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles

2023 stats: 3,858 passing yards, 23 passing TDs, 15 INTs, 605 rushing yards, 15 rushing TDs

Hurts has been a top-3 fantasy football quarterback two years in a row behind the success of the "tush push," but his average points per game dropped by almost four points from 2022 to 2023 after he struggled more as a passer.

3. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs

2023 stats: 4,183 passing yards, 27 passing TDs, 14 INTs, 389 rushing yards, 0 rushing TDs

Mahomes had a down year by his fantasy football standards last season, finishing with his fewest passing yards and passing touchdowns since 2019. He also had 0 rushing touchdowns for the first time as a starter.

4. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens

2023 stats: 3,678 passing yards, 24 passing TDs, 7 INTs, 821 rushing yards, 5 rushing TDs

Jackson set new career highs in passing yards and completion percentage in 2023 and still led all QBs with 821 rushing yards.

5. Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts

2023 stats: 577 passing yards, 3 passing TDs, 1 INT, 136 rushing yards, 4 rushing TDs

Fantasy football experts are banking on Richardson's two-game sample size as a rookie – he averaged more fantasy points than Allen during that time – to translate over a full season.

6. C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans

2023 stats: 4,108 passing yards, 23 passing TDs, 5 INTs, 167 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs

Stroud became just the fifth rookie in NFL history to throw for more than 4,000 yards last season, emerging as a top-10 fantasy football quarterback. His limited running ability could cap his ceiling, however.

7. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals

2023 stats: 2,309 passing yards, 15 passing TDs, 6 INTs, 88 rushing yards, 0 rushing TDs

The key for Burrow is staying healthy after being hampered early in the season by a calf injury and then missing the final seven games due to a wrist injury.

8. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys

2023 stats: 4,516 passing yards, 36 passing TDs, 9 INTs, 242 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs

Prescott led the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns last season and finished behind only Allen and Hurts in terms of fantasy points.

9. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals

2023 stats: 1,799 passing yards, 10 passing TDs, 5 INTs, 244 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs

Murray was a top-10 fantasy quarterback once he returned from injury for the final eight games last season and now has rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. in the fold.

10. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers

2023 stats: 4,159 passing yards, 32 passing TDs, 11 INTs, 247 rushing yards, 4 rushing TDs

Love was a revelation during the back-half of the 2023 season, finishing as a top-five fantasy quarterback while leading Green Bay's playoff push over the final eight games in his first year as a starter.

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2024 Fantasy Football QB rankings

QBESPNYahoo!CBS SportsNFL.comThe AthleticPFF
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills113`111
Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles221332
Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs432223
Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens344444
Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts555588
C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans667695
Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals7968116
Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys8109967
Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals97871010
Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers1081111511
Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers11121310712
Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders12111017129
Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears131412161513
Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars181615121314
Tua Tagovailova, Miami Dolphins171514131915
Jared Goff, Detroit Lions191316151416
Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers151921181718
Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons161718192117
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams211817142020
Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets142120201819
Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns202222241623
Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers232323212324
Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks222024292225
Will Levis, Tennessee Titans252419272826
Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steeler292627232430
Derek Carr, New Orleans Saint312627222529
Daniel Jones, New York Giants242528282827
Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers262926302628
Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings32273025NR22
Bo Nix, Denver Broncos282829313131
Justin Fields, Pittsburgh Steelers30313132NR21
Gardner Minshew, Las Vegas Raiders353232263234
Drake Maye, New England Patriots2734NR33NR32
Aidan O'Connell, Las Vegas Raiders3435NR35NR33
Jacoby Brissett, New England Patriots3633NR373035

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2024 fantasy football rankings: Who are the best NFL quarterbacks to draft? (2024)

FAQs

2024 fantasy football rankings: Who are the best NFL quarterbacks to draft? ›

Most fantasy football quarterback rankings will start with Josh Allen at No. 1, then Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson round out a "Big Four" at the position. The Bills' standout has finished as a top QB2 in each of the past four seasons and rushed for a career-best 15 TDs in 2023.

What QB to pick for fantasy? ›

Tier 1: The Big Tickets
PlayerYdsPasY/G
J. Allen BUF - QB4,306253.3
J. Hurts PHI - QB3,858226.9
P. Mahomes KC - QB4,183261.4
L. Jackson BAL - QB3,678229.9
19 hours ago

When to pick a QB in fantasy football? ›

Perfect 2024 fantasy football draft strategy, round by round for 12-team leagues: 4.0
  1. Round 1, Picks 1-12: Draft a wide receiver.
  2. Round 2, Picks 13-24: Draft a running back or wide receiver.
  3. Round 3, Picks 25-36: Draft a quarterback or wide receiver.
  4. Round 5, Picks 49-60: Draft a wide receiver or tight end.
1 day ago

Who has the best QB performance fantasy? ›

Most fantasy football quarterback rankings will start with Josh Allen at No. 1, then Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson round out a "Big Four" at the position. The Bills' standout has finished as a top QB2 in each of the past four seasons and rushed for a career-best 15 TDs in 2023.

How high should I draft a QB? ›

QBs can be picked as late as the third round in standard leagues and the sixth round in PPR leagues but an elite one is mandatory. Above all, know your league settings and correlate the order in which the positions should be drafted based on the standard deviations (Table 2).

Should I have 3 QBs in fantasy? ›

Your League Size

If you're in a smaller league – say, 10 teams – then there's room for each team to roster 3 starting QBs.

What players should I keep in fantasy football? ›

Fantasy Football Rankings top-250 overall by Tiers: Tiered Rankings from Jacob Gibbs, players to target
  • Players in bold are ones that I have ranked significantly ahead of ADP. ...
  • Ja'Marr Chase. ...
  • Marvin Harrison Jr. ...
  • Brandon Aiyuk. ...
  • Josh Jacobs. ...
  • Rachaad White. ...
  • David Montgomery. ...
  • Joe Mixon.
1 day ago

Who should you pick first in fantasy football 2024? ›

The strategy at this pick is simply to take the best wide receiver. Star running back Christian McCaffrey is likely off the board, and it's a little too early to select Bijan Robinson or Breece Hall. With several top-tier wide receivers available, you can confidently pick one and slot him into your starting lineup.

Should you draft a QB or RB first in fantasy football? ›

If your favorite sleeper quarterback or tight end is available, it's OK to pick them, but I'd lean toward stocking up on even more running backs and wide receivers. I lean toward picking a running back and wide receiver at each of the next two pairs of picks, picking whichever players are at the top of the board.

Is it smart to draft 2 QBs in fantasy football? ›

2-QB Draft Strategy No.

This one ultimately comes down to your specific league. But in leagues of 12+ teams with deep benches (think 8+ bench spots), it might make sense to stash an NFL backup with upside. You might start that guy if he takes over – or use him as valuable trade bait.

Who is the best late fantasy QB? ›

  • Justin Fields. QB - PIT - #2. Over 13 starts with the Bears in 2023. 2,562. Yds. TD. 124. Att. 657. ...
  • Kirk Cousins. QB - ATL - #18. 2023 - 2024 season. 2,331. Yds. TD. Int. 103.8. QBRat. ...
  • Trevor Lawrence. QB - JAX - #16. 2023 - 2024 season. 4,016. Yds. 251. Y/G. 65.6. Comp Pct. ...
  • Geno Smith. QB - SEA - #7. 2023 - 2024 season. 3,624. Yds. TD. Int. 92.1. QBRat.
Aug 13, 2024

Who is the top QB in ESPN fantasy football? ›

Our analysts update their rankings throughout the preseason, valuing players as if drafting today.
  • Josh Allen, Bills (QB1)
  • Jalen Hurts, Eagles (QB2)
  • Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs (QB3)
  • Lamar Jackson, Ravens (QB4)
  • Christian McCaffrey, 49ers (RB1)
  • Tyreek Hill, Dolphins (WR1)
  • CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys (WR2)
Aug 12, 2024

Who is the best quarterback to start Week 7? ›

Rankings reflect each quarterback's standing heading into Week 7.
  • Tua Tagovailoa. Miami Dolphins · Year 4. ...
  • Patrick Mahomes. Kansas City Chiefs · Year 7. ...
  • Matthew Stafford. Los Angeles Rams · Year 15. ...
  • Josh Allen. Buffalo Bills · Year 6. ...
  • Jalen Hurts. Philadelphia Eagles · Year 4. ...
  • Jared Goff. ...
  • Lamar Jackson. ...
  • Trevor Lawrence.
Oct 19, 2023

Which QB should I draft in fantasy football? ›

I recommend dedicating (at least) one of your first four picks to either a QB or TE. Consider Travis Kelce, Sam LaPorta, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes or Jalen Hurts in the third round, or Lamar Jackson, Trey McBride, Mark Andrews or Dalton Kincaid in the fourth.

Should you draft a QB first pick? ›

So, I'll stick with conventional wisdom, draft running backs and wide receivers early, and wait to grab a QB in later rounds. Quarterbacks tied to bad offenses can often be good late picks as the passing volume in a negative game script can pay dividends, as can pocket passers in good offenses.

What round is best to draft a quarterback? ›

  • Round 1, Picks 10-12: Draft a wide receiver.
  • Round 2, Picks 13-15: Draft a running back or wide receiver.
  • Round 5, Picks 58-60: Draft a quarterback or tight end.
  • Round 6, Picks 61-63: Draft a wide receiver.
  • Round 7, Picks 82-84: Draft a running back.
  • Round 8, Picks 85-87: Draft a running back or wide receiver.
4 days ago

How do you pick players for NFL fantasy? ›

And here they are, my friend:
  1. Know the Rules (no kidding) ... ...
  2. Use Dynamic Player Valuations – Not Just Rankings. ...
  3. Outsmart Your Competition By Understanding Positional Scarcity. ...
  4. Take Advantage of Mock Drafting to Strategize. ...
  5. Hunt for Late-Round Fantasy Studs. ...
  6. Manage Risk By Avoiding Busts & Injury Risks.
6 days ago

Is Will Levi's good for fantasy? ›

According to our aging curve research, the average QB with Levis' career and profile will produce at 95-97% of peak value in his age-25 season.

What does SOS mean in fantasy football? ›

Each team's Strength of Schedule (SOS) displays the relative ease or difficulty of their matchups for the season. SOS is based on each opponent's Fantasy Points Allowed to a position, adjusted for strength of schedule.

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