Fantasy Football Rankings: QBs – 21-35

Matthew Stafford, QB, Rams. Bye: 6.

Matthew Stafford had a woeful 2022 season, but rebounded nicely last year with an improved offensive line and an emerging Puka Nacua.

Geno Smith, QB, Seahawks. Bye: 10.

Geno Smith took a step backward in production last year despite Jaxon Smith-Njigba joining the team. With a new coaching staff in place, it’s fair to expect further regression.

Drake Maye, QB, Patriots. Bye: 14.

Drake Maye has high long-term upside as both a passer and a runner, but he’s a bit raw at the moment and doesn’t have a very good supporting cast.

Derek Carr, QB, Saints. Bye: 12.

Derek Carr had a decent season in 2023 despite dealing with numerous injuries. Carr didn’t miss a game, but didn’t play at 100 percent during several games.

Deshaun Watson, QB, Browns. Bye: 10.

Deshaun Watson was a big disappointment last year in the six games he played before getting hurt. There’s no reason to think we’ll see the Watson of old again.

Baker Mayfield, QB, Buccaneers. Bye: 11.

Baker Mayfield had a great season under Dave Canales. Unfortunately for Mayfield, Canales is gone, so some regression is likely.

Bo Nix, QB, Broncos. Bye: 14.

Bo Nix looks to be the next Christian Ponder or Blaine Gabbert, i.e., a second-round quarterback prospect pushed to the first round because of a team being desperate for a quarterback.

Gardner Minshew, QB, Raiders. Bye: 10.

Gardner Minshew is the projected starter for the Raiders, but there’s a chance Aidan O’Connell will unseat him.

Russell Wilson, QB, Steelers. Bye: 9.

Russell Wilson posted decent stats last year, but most of his numbers came in garbage time. It’s difficult to feel bullish about him, especially on a run-first team like Pittsburgh with Justin Fields there to challenge him.

Bryce Young, QB, Panthers. Bye: 11.

Bryce Young was utterly atrocious as a rookie. The Panthers hired Dave Canales to be their new head coach to help Young. Canales has worked his magic with Geno Smith and Baker Mayfield, but he has his work cut out for him with Young.

Justin Fields, QB, Steelers. Bye: 9.

Russell Wilson has been the better of the two Pittsburgh quarterbacks thus far, according to media reports. I will never suggest to draft Wilson in his current state, but this is more of a knock on Justin Fields.

Sam Darnold, QB, Vikings. Bye: 6.

J.J. McCarthy has two great receivers at his disposal, but has low upside, much like Mac Jones.

Will Levis, QB, Titans. Bye: 5.

Will Levis will have an entire offseason to develop. He showed some flashes last year, but also had some dud performances.

Joe Flacco, QB, Colts. Bye: 14.

Joe Flacco might get a chance to start in Indianapolis because Anthony Richardson is so injury-prone.

Tom Brady, QB, . Bye: .

Tom Brady continues to be retired. Perhaps he’ll change his mind again.