Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings – Quarterbacks

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To differentiate between all the "Start 'Ems" on my Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em page, you can check out the Weekly Fantasy Football Rankings, so you can figure out whom to start between Player X and Player Y.

Below are my fantasy QB rankings and a set of links for my positional Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings. Keep in mind that this list is for this week only; not the entire rest of the season.

The rankings are based on a Traditional scoring system. Each player has Walterfootball.com's projected stats and standard scoring points.


Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | DEF | FLEX |


Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings - PPR: RB | WR | TE | DEF | FLEX |


Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings - Half-PPR: RB | WR | TE | DEF | FLEX |






Updated 9/22/2026 5:35:48 AM - Follow @walterfootball for updates.
  1. Josh Allen, QB, Bills (vs. Chargers)- 26 Points
    220 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 40 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    The Chargers don't have the same defense without Jesse Minter.

  2. Jalen Hurts, QB, Eagles (at Bears)- 25 Points
    230 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 1 INT, 40 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    Chicago surrendered only 59 points in its one good-weather game.

  3. Lamar Jackson, QB, Ravens (vs. Cowboys)- 24 Points
    210 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 60 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    Lamar Jackson will do much better in a more focused game, especially if Zay Flowers can play.

  4. Drake Maye, QB, Patriots (at Jaguars)- 22 Points
    210 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 40 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    Drake Maye hasn't played as well as expected, but he's had two very difficult matchups. This one is easier.

  5. Brock Purdy, QB, 49ers (vs. Cardinals)- 21 Points
    220 Passing Yards, 3 Pass TDs, 10 Rushing Yards.
    Drew Lock just had an easy time against the Cardinals, so Brock Purdy will thrive.

  6. Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jaguars (vs. Patriots)- 21 Points
    280 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 20 Rushing Yards.
    Trevor Lawrence has a good chance to rebound from last week's dud performance.

  7. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs (at Dolphins)- 20 Points
    270 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 20 Rushing Yards.
    Patrick Mahomes showed that he can run, but he's not himself just yet.

  8. Jordan Love, QB, Packers (vs. Falcons)- 19 Points
    250 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 10 Rushing Yards.
    Jordan Love figures to hit some big plays again.

  9. Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals (at Steelers)- 18 Points
    250 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs.
    Joe Burrow tends to play better in Week 3 and beyond.

  10. Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys (vs. Ravens)- 18 Points
    280 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 1 INT, 20 Rushing Yards.
    Dak Prescott won't have the luxury of battling the Redskins this week.

  11. Matthew Stafford, QB, Rams (at Broncos)- 18 Points
    260 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs.
    Denver's defense isn't as good as peole think.

  12. Jared Goff, QB, Lions (vs. Jets)- 17 Points
    270 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 1 INT, 10 Rushing Yards.
    Jared Goff could have issues with the injuries to his offensive line.

  13. Tyler Shough, QB, Saints (vs. Raiders)- 17 Points
    280 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 20 Rushing Yards.
    There probably won't be garbage time points this week.

  14. Jacoby Brissett, QB, Cardinals (at 49ers)- 16 Points
    240 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 1 INT, 10 Rushing Yards.
    Jacoby Brissett will once again see lots of quarterback pressure.

  15. Justin Herbert, QB, Chargers (at Bills)- 16 Points
    240 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 1 INT, 20 Rushing Yards.
    The Madison Beer Goggles are ruining Justin Herbert.

  16. Carson Wentz, QB, Vikings (at Buccaneers)- 16 Points
    280 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 10 Rushing Yards.
    Kyler Murray suffered a concussion.

  17. Bo Nix, QB, Broncos (vs. Rams)- 15 Points
    220 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 1 INT, 10 Rushing Yards.
    Bo Nix somehow looked much healthier just six days after looking decrepit versus the Chiefs.

  18. Baker Mayfield, QB, Bucs (vs. Vikings)- 15 Points
    240 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 1 INT, 10 Rushing Yards.
    Baker Mayfield appears to be mailing it in after signing his big contract.

  19. Drew Lock, QB, Seahawks (at Redskins)- 15 Points
    240 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 20 Rushing Yards.


  20. C.J. Stroud, QB, Texans (at Colts)- 15 Points
    230 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 20 Rushing Yards.
    C.J. Stroud should bounce back in an easy matchup.

  21. Geno Smith, QB, Jets (at Lions)- 14 Points
    250 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD.


  22. Bryce Young, QB, Panthers (at Browns)- 14 Points
    200 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 20 Rushing Yards.
    Bryce Young will be battling a much tougher defense this week.

  23. Marcus Mariota, QB, Redskins (vs. Seahawks)- 14 Points
    240 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT, 30 Rushing Yards.


  24. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Steelers (vs. Bengals)- 14 Points
    280 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD.


  25. Malik Willis, QB, Dolphins (vs. Chiefs)- 13 Points
    210 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT, 30 Rushing Yards.
    Good luck to Malik Willis in this tougher matchup.

  26. Jameis Winston, QB, Giants (vs. Titans)- 13 Points
    250 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT, 10 Rushing Yards.


  27. Tyson Bagent, QB, Bears (vs. Eagles)- 12 Points
    250 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT.


  28. Michael Penix, QB, Falcons (at Packers)- 12 Points
    250 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT.


  29. Kirk Cousins, QB, Raiders (at Saints)- 12 Points
    260 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT.


  30. Daniel Jones, QB, Colts (vs. Texans)- 11 Points
    220 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT, 10 Rushing Yards.
    Daniel Jones played much better last week, but is still not mobile.

  31. Cam Ward, QB, Titans (at Giants)- 11 Points
    220 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT, 10 Rushing Yards.


  32. Deshaun Watson, QB, Browns (vs. Panthers)- 10 Points
    260 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 2 INTs, 10 Rushing Yards.


  33. Joe Milton, QB, Cowboys (vs. Ravens)- 0 Points



  34. Kyle McCord, QB, Dolphins (vs. Chiefs)- 0 Points



  35. Tanner McKee, QB, Eagles (at Bears)- 0 Points






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