Fantasy Football Week 16 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 |


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Updated 12/19/2024 4:51:40 AM – Follow @walterfootball for updates.
  1. Josh Allen, QB, Bills (vs. Patriots)- 32 Points
    300 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 30 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    Josh Allen may not run as much this week, but he has a very easy matchup.

  2. Lamar Jackson, QB, Ravens (vs. Steelers)- 23 Points
    290 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT, 40 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    Lamar Jackson’s outlook is so much better if T.J. Watt is out.

  3. Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals (vs. Browns)- 22 Points
    270 Passing Yards, 3 Pass TDs, 1 INT, 20 Rushing Yards.
    Joe Burrow didn’t play very well in the first matchup against Cleveland.

  4. Jalen Hurts, QB, Eagles (at Redskins)- 22 Points
    220 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 40 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    Jalen Hurts didn’t have a good passing day against the Redskins the first time, but he rushed for a touchdown.

  5. Jayden Daniels, QB, Redskins (vs. Eagles)- 20 Points
    190 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT, 60 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    Jayden Daniels is healthy, but this isn’t a good matchup for him.

  6. Jordan Love, QB, Packers (vs. Saints)- 19 Points
    270 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 10 Rushing Yards.
    Jordan Love figures to abuse New Orleans’ struggling secondary.

  7. Brock Purdy, QB, 49ers (at Dolphins)- 18 Points
    210 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 20 Rushing Yards.
    Brock Purdy should bounce back against a defense that allowed 300 yards to Aaron Rodgers.

  8. Bo Nix, QB, Broncos (at Chargers)- 18 Points
    230 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 1 INT, 30 Rushing Yards.
    Baker Mayfield just torched the Chargers.

  9. Baker Mayfield, QB, Bucs (at Cowboys)- 18 Points
    270 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 1 INT, 20 Rushing Yards.
    Baker Mayfield won’t have as easy of a time throwing this week.

  10. Justin Herbert, QB, Chargers (vs. Broncos)- 18 Points
    220 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 20 Rushing Yards.
    Justin Herbert doesn’t have an easy matchup, but it’s difficult to imagine him not rebounding.

  11. Matthew Stafford, QB, Rams (at Jets)- 18 Points
    250 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs.
    The Jets can’t stop anything through the air.

  12. C.J. Stroud, QB, Texans (at Chiefs)- 18 Points
    290 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 1 INT, 10 Rushing Yards.
    The Chiefs have been weak against the pass before the Cleveland game.

  13. Sam Darnold, QB, Vikings (at Seahawks)- 18 Points
    290 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 1 INT, 10 Rushing Yards.
    Sam Darnold will look to pick up where Jordan Love left off.

  14. Kyler Murray, QB, Cardinals (at Panthers)- 17 Points
    250 Passing Yards, 1 INT, 30 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    Kyler Murray has an even easier matchup this week.

  15. Geno Smith, QB, Seahawks (vs. Vikings)- 17 Points
    280 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 20 Rushing Yards.
    Status unknown.

  16. Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Dolphins (vs. 49ers)- 16 Points
    240 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 1 INT, 10 Rushing Yards.
    Tua Tagovailoa will play better this week if he gets his tackles back from injury.

  17. Michael Penix Jr., QB, Falcons (vs. Giants)- 16 Points
    260 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 1 INT.


  18. Drake Maye, QB, Patriots (at Bills)- 16 Points
    250 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 2 INTs, 40 Rushing Yards.
    Drake Maye might get garbage time stats.

  19. Russell Wilson, QB, Steelers (at Ravens)- 16 Points
    280 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 10 Rushing Yards.
    Russell Wilson has a great matchup, but he’ll need George Pickens back to take advantage of it.

  20. Caleb Williams, QB, Bears (vs. Lions)- 15 Points
    290 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 2 INTs, 40 Rushing Yards.
    Caleb Williams did well against the Lions in the first matchup, so he could rebound.

  21. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Jets (vs. Rams)- 15 Points
    220 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 1 INT, 10 Rushing Yards.
    Aaron Rodgers has enjoyed two good performances recently, but this is a tougher matchup.

  22. Jared Goff, QB, Lions (at Bears)- 15 Points
    240 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 1 INT.
    Jared Goff often doesn’t play well in poor conditions.

  23. Mason Rudolph, QB, Titans (at Colts)- 15 Points
    230 Passing Yards, 2 Pass TDs, 1 INT.


  24. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs (vs. Texans)- 13 Points
    280 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT.
    Status unknown.

  25. Anthony Richardson, QB, Colts (vs. Titans)- 13 Points
    260 Passing Yards, 1 INT, 50 Rushing Yards.
    Anthony Richardson will be battling a defense down multiple linebackers.

  26. Drew Lock, QB, Giants (at Falcons)- 13 Points
    210 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT, 40 Rushing Yards.


  27. Bryce Young, QB, Panthers (vs. Cardinals)- 13 Points
    230 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT, 20 Rushing Yards.
    Bryce Young has an easier matchup this week.

  28. Aidan O'Connell, QB, Raiders (vs. Jaguars)- 13 Points
    250 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 2 INTs, 30 Rushing Yards.


  29. Spencer Rattler, QB, Saints (at Packers)- 12 Points
    180 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT, 30 Rushing Yards.


  30. Cooper Rush, QB, Cowboys (vs. Buccaneers)- 11 Points
    280 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 2 INTs.
    Cooper Rush will see more pressure this week.

  31. Mac Jones, QB, Jaguars (at Raiders)- 11 Points
    220 Passing Yards, 1 Pass TD, 1 INT, 10 Rushing Yards.


  32. Dorian Thompson-Robinson, QB, Browns (at Bengals)- 6 Points
    150 Passing Yards, 2 INTs, 40 Rushing Yards.


  33. Trey Lance, QB, Cowboys (vs. Buccaneers)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.


  34. Taylor Heinicke, QB, Chargers (vs. Broncos)- 0 Points



  35. Carson Wentz, QB, Chiefs (vs. Texans)- 0 Points



  36. Joe Flacco, QB, Colts (vs. Titans)- 0 Points



  37. Tyler Huntley, QB, Dolphins (vs. 49ers)- 0 Points



  38. Malik Willis, QB, Packers (vs. Saints)- 0 Points



  39. Jacoby Brissett, QB, Patriots (at Bills)- 0 Points



  40. Marcus Mariota, QB, Redskins (vs. Eagles)- 0 Points






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