September 7, 2026

Fantasy Football Week 1 Rankings – Quarterbacks

Walt Walt9 mins
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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 9/5/2026 11:03:39 AM - Follow @walterfootball for updates.
  1. Jalen Hurts, QB, Eagles (vs. Redskins)- 26 Points
    220 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 40 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    Jalen Hurts has a dream matchup to open 2026.

  2. Drake Maye, QB, Patriots (at Seahawks)- 24 Points
    260 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 40 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    Drake Maye's offensive line is much better this year, so he'll have a better chance against the Seahawks.

  3. Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals (vs. Buccaneers)- 22 Points
    250 Passing Yards, 3 Pass TDs.
    An easy first matchup for Joe Burrow.

  4. Justin Herbert, QB, Chargers (vs. Cardinals)- 21 Points
    280 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 20 Rushing Yards.
    An easy first game for Justin Herbert.

  5. Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys (at Giants)- 21 Points
    290 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 20 Rushing Yards.
    The Giants still have issues in the secondary that Dak Prescott can exploit.

  6. Jaxson Dart, QB, Giants (vs. Cowboys)- 21 Points
    270 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT, 40 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    Jaxson Dart should be able to boost his stats in garbage time.

  7. Lamar Jackson, QB, Ravens (at Colts)- 21 Points
    220 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT, 50 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    The Colts have a quality defense, so this isn't an ideal matchup.

  8. Josh Allen, QB, Bills (at Texans)- 20 Points
    200 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT, 40 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    Houston has been Josh Allen's house of horrors.

  9. Baker Mayfield, QB, Bucs (at Bengals)- 20 Points
    290 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 10 Rushing Yards.
    Baker Mayfield will rebound now that he's healthy. He has a great matchup in Week 1.

  10. Jordan Love, QB, Packers (at Vikings)- 20 Points
    310 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 2 INTs, 10 Rushing Yards.
    Jordan Love could do some damage in garbage time.

  11. Caleb Williams, QB, Bears (at Panthers)- 19 Points
    290 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 1 INT, 20 Rushing Yards.
    Carolina looks to have a much tougher defense this year.

  12. Bo Nix, QB, Broncos (at Chiefs)- 19 Points
    250 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 1 INT, 30 Rushing Yards.
    Kansas City lost its entire secondary this offseason.

  13. Jared Goff, QB, Lions (vs. Saints)- 19 Points
    270 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 10 Rushing Yards.
    Jared Goff projects well in this game.

  14. Kyler Murray, QB, Vikings (vs. Packers)- 19 Points
    290 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 40 Rushing Yards.
    Kyler Murray has to love getting the Packers without Micah Parsons.

  15. Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jaguars (vs. Browns)- 18 Points
    260 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 1 INT, 20 Rushing Yards.
    There's no Myles Garrett to bother Trevor Lawrence.

  16. Matthew Stafford, QB, Rams (vs. 49ers)- 18 Points
    260 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs.
    Nick Bosa may not be 100 percent, which has to make Matthew Stafford thrilled.

  17. Tyler Shough, QB, Saints (at Lions)- 18 Points
    330 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 2 INTs, 20 Rushing Yards.
    Tyler Shough could rack up plenty of garbage-time stats.

  18. Brock Purdy, QB, 49ers (vs. Rams)- 17 Points
    280 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 1 INT.
    Brock Purdy could thrive in garbage time.

  19. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs (vs. Broncos)- 17 Points
    260 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 1 INT, 10 Rushing Yards.
    It's unclear if Patrick Mahomes is healthy.

  20. Sam Darnold, QB, Seahawks (vs. Patriots)- 16 Points
    260 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 20 Rushing Yards.
    Sam Darnold struggled against Mike Vrabel's defense in the Super Bowl.

  21. Jacoby Brissett, QB, Cardinals (at Chargers)- 15 Points
    250 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 2 INTs, 10 Rushing Yards.
    Jacoby Brissett could do plenty of damage in garbage time.

  22. Jayden Daniels, QB, Redskins (at Eagles)- 15 Points
    240 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT, 40 Rushing Yards.
    Jayden Daniels should have issues against this defense.

  23. Malik Willis, QB, Dolphins (at Raiders)- 14 Points
    230 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT, 30 Rushing Yards.
    Malik Willis has an easy first matchup.

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


  25. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Steelers (vs. Falcons)- 13 Points
    240 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD.


  26. Daniel Jones, QB, Colts (vs. Ravens)- 12 Points
    230 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT, 10 Rushing Yards.
    Daniel Jones might have a tough time off his torn Achilles.

  27. Bryce Young, QB, Panthers (vs. Bears)- 12 Points
    210 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT, 20 Rushing Yards.
    Bryce Young won't see much of a pass rush this week.

  28. C.J. Stroud, QB, Texans (vs. Bills)- 12 Points
    220 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT, 20 Rushing Yards.
    C.J. Stroud's offensive line has improved this offseason.

  29. Cam Ward, QB, Titans (vs. Jets)- 12 Points
    240 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT, 10 Rushing Yards.


  30. Deshaun Watson, QB, Browns (at Jaguars)- 10 Points
    260 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 2 INTs, 10 Rushing Yards.


  31. Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Falcons (at Steelers)- 10 Points
    240 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 2 INTs, 10 Rushing Yards.


  32. Joe Milton, QB, Cowboys (at Giants)- 0 Points



  33. Kyle McCord, QB, Dolphins (at Raiders)- 0 Points



  34. Tanner McKee, QB, Eagles (vs. Redskins)- 0 Points



  35. Kirk Cousins, QB, Raiders (vs. Dolphins)- 0 Points






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