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Best Fantasy NFL Quarterbacks to Start in 2026

Live rankings based on recent fantasy performance and injury status. Updated daily. Click any player for a full start/sit analysis.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Top 3 Quarterbacks Right Now

#1 🔥

Josh Allen

BUF

24.7

avg fantasy pts (recent)

Joe Burrow

CIN

24.7

avg fantasy pts (recent)

Brock Purdy

22.6

avg fantasy pts (recent)

Full Quarterbacks Rankings

#	Player	Avg Pts	Tier	Analysis
1	Josh Allen BUF	24.7	START	Analysis →
2	Joe Burrow CIN	24.7	START	Analysis →
3	Brock Purdy SF	22.6	START	Analysis →
4	Drake Maye NE	21.7	START	Analysis →
5	Trevor Lawrence JAX	21.6	START	Analysis →
6	Jaxson Dart NYG	21.2	START	Analysis →
7	Davis Webb	20.8	START	Analysis →
8	Dak Prescott DAL	19.7	FLEX	Analysis →
9	Gardner Minshew II ARI	19.5	FLEX	Analysis →
10	Caleb Williams CHI	19.5	FLEX	Analysis →
11	Jacoby Brissett ARI	19.4	FLEX	Analysis →
12	Tyler Shough NO	19.4	FLEX	Analysis →
13	Jared Goff DET	19	FLEX	Analysis →
14	Jake Browning LAC	18.4	FLEX	Analysis →
15	Patrick Mahomes KC	18.2	FLEX	Analysis →
16	Matthew Stafford⚠ Injury LAR	18.2	?	Analysis →
17	Jayden Daniels WAS	17.8	FLEX	Analysis →
18	Bryce Young CAR	17.6	FLEX	Analysis →
19	Tom Brady	17.5	FLEX	Analysis →
20	Jordan Love GB	17.5	FLEX	Analysis →
21	C.J. Stroud HOU	17.4	FLEX	Analysis →
22	Sam Howell DAL	17.2	FLEX	Analysis →
23	Mac Jones SF	16.7	FLEX	Analysis →
24	Riley Leonard⚠ Injury IND	16.5	?	Analysis →
25	Marcus Mariota WAS	16	FLEX	Analysis →
26	Lamar Jackson⚠ Injury BAL	15.9	?	Analysis →
27	Malik Willis MIA	15.7	FLEX	Analysis →
28	Kyler Murray⚠ Injury MIN	15.7	?	Analysis →
29	Joshua Dobbs DET	15.6	FLEX	Analysis →
30	Jalen Hurts PHI	15.6	FLEX	Analysis →
31	Derek Carr	15.6	FLEX	Analysis →
32	Russell Wilson	15.1	FLEX	Analysis →
33	Geno Smith NYJ	15	FLEX	Analysis →
34	Sam Darnold SEA	15	FLEX	Analysis →
35	Bo Nix DEN	14.9	FLEX	Analysis →
36	Drew Lock⚠ Injury SEA	14.9	?	Analysis →
37	Aaron Rodgers PIT	14.8	FLEX	Analysis →
38	Jarrett Stidham DEN	14.7	FLEX	Analysis →
39	Michael Penix Jr. ATL	14.6	FLEX	Analysis →
40	Justin Fields KC	14.6	FLEX	Analysis →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start at quarterbacks in fantasy this week?

Top quarterbacks to start: Josh Allen (24.7 avg pts), Joe Burrow (24.7 avg pts), Brock Purdy (22.6 avg pts). Rankings update daily based on recent performance and injury reports.

What are the best NFL quarterbacks to pick up on waivers?

Check the full rankings table above for quarterbacks with high recent averages who may be available in your league. PlayCaller generates roster-specific waiver recommendations when you connect your Sleeper, ESPN, or Yahoo league.

How do I know which quarterback to start tonight?

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