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2026 Fantasy Football Rankings – Quarterbacks
Last Updated: January 29
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-35 |
Other Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE
Tyler Shough, QB, Saints. Bye: .
Tyler Shough had a rough debut, but improved every week. It’s too early to say, but he looks like a legitimate NFL starter who could be a QB1 in fantasy.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 3,700 passing yards. 20 passing TDs. 10 INTs. 290 rushing yards. 5 rushing TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 267.
Sam Darnold, QB, Seahawks. Bye: .
Sam Darnold proved that 2024 wasn’t a fluke. He threw for 4,000-plus yards again, though his touchdowns dropped from 35 to 25.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 4,100 passing yards. 27 passing TDs. 14 INTs. 90 rushing yards. 2 rushing TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 265.
Fernando Mendoza is the presumptive No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He’s drawn comparisons to Joe Flacco with some mobility.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 3,500 passing yards. 20 passing TDs. 13 INTs. 210 rushing yards. 3 rushing TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 253.
C.J. Stroud, QB, Texans. Bye: .
C.J. Stroud won Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2023, but has declined in each of his three seasons. It’s possible that he’s not studying film and could continue to worsen.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 3,600 passing yards. 21 passing TDs. 11 INTs. 220 rushing yards. 2 rushing TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 240.
Bryce Young, QB, Panthers. Bye: .
Bryce Young embarrassed himself to start 2024, but he has improved in the past season and a half. He’s still not a viable fantasy option outside of 2-QB formats.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 3,300 passing yards. 22 passing TDs. 11 INTs. 220 rushing yards. 3 rushing TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 238.
Michael Penix Jr. was a disappointment last year. Kevin Stefanski might be able to get the most out of him.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 3,600 passing yards. 23 passing TDs. 13 INTs. 140 rushing yards. 2 rushing TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 236.
Cam Ward, QB, Titans. Bye: .
Cam Ward took a high number of sacks last year, but improved down the stretch. He’ll benefit if the Titans give him a viable No. 1 receiver.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 3,500 passing yards. 19 passing TDs. 12 INTs. 220 rushing yards. 3 rushing TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 232.
J.J. McCarthy, QB, Vikings. Bye: .
J.J. McCarthy struggled in several games to begin his first year as a starter, but he improved down the stretch, albeit against inferior competition.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 2,800 passing yards. 17 passing TDs. 14 INTs. 280 rushing yards. 5 rushing TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 230.
Aaron Rodgers, QB, Steelers. Bye: .
Aaron Rodgers had some bright moments at the end of the year. It’s unclear if he’ll be returning to Pittsburgh.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 3,400 passing yards. 24 passing TDs. 9 INTs. 50 rushing yards. 1 rushing TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 225.
Ty Simpson is expected to be a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but he doesn’t project as a good fantasy player.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 3,300 passing yards. 17 passing TDs. 13 INTs. 90 rushing yards. 2 rushing TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 225.
Deshaun Watson will be back from injury, but he’s not a viable fantasy option of any sort.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 3,000 passing yards. 19 passing TDs. 15 INTs. 380 rushing yards. 2 rushing TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 216.
Kyler Murray played a full season in 2024, so he was due to miss a lot of time in 2025. It’s unclear where he’ll be playing next year.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 2,800 passing yards. 14 passing TDs. 8 INTs. 430 rushing yards. 3 rushing TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 213.
Kirk Cousins, QB, Falcons. Bye: .
Kirk Cousins was an interception machine two years ago, but he was coming off a torn Achilles. He had some decent moments last year.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 3,500 passing yards. 20 passing TDs. 12 INTs. 20 rushing yards. 0 rushing TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 198.
Tanner McKee, QB, Eagles. Bye: .
The Eagles may trade Tanner McKee to a team that needs a quarterback.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 3,200 passing yards. 22 passing TDs. 13 INTs. 50 rushing yards. 0 rushing TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 195.
It remains to be seen who will quarterback the Jets.
Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 0 passing yards. 0 passing TDs. 0 INTs. 0 rushing yards. 0 rushing TDs.Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 0.
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-35 |
Other Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE
