TOP 10 QBS FOR 2025-26
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Top 10 Quarterbacks to start the season, this list is a compilation of last season stats, an projections for the upcoming season.
To start our list we have Lamar Jackson, he finished the 2024-25 season with the most fantasy points in ESPN PPR 4PT QB scoring. The team is the same, if not better with all the same pieces returning plus, they have added veteran WR DeAndre Hopkins to strengthen the wide receiving corps. I see no reason why Jackson would not repeat as the number 1 QB for the 2025-26 season.
The second QB on the list is Josh Allen, who is in a similar situation. The number 2-point scoring QB from the previous season should have no problem repeating. The team added two quality depth receivers with Joshua Palmer and Elijah Moore giving Allen more quality receivers than he has had in previous seasons. The sky is the limit with Allen at the helm for the 2025-26 season.
The third QB on the list is Joe Burrow, while the Bengals started off the season with a slow start. Burrow had the best statistical season of his career, with 4918 yards and 43 touchdowns. The emergence of Chase Brown as a top running back, and the return of Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins means that Burrow will continue to produce as a top quarterback for the upcoming season.
Our fourth QB is Baker Mayfield, now I know there are some skeptics who will say Liam Coen is gone and Chris Godwin is on the PUP to start the season. However, the Bucs have promoted Josh Grizzard in house to the offensive coordinator to keep the passing game fire going. The Bucs also used their first-round pick to select wide receiver Emeka Egbuka out of Ohio State.
The fifth QB is Jayden Daniels, the second-year pro looks to double down on an exceptional start to his career. His first season in the NFL started with 3568 passing yards, 891 rushing yards and 31 total touchdowns. While contract negotiations with star wide receiver Terry McLaurin have stalled, the team has added Deebo Samuel in the off season. In addition to returning Zach Ertz and Brian Robinson the team looks to keep pace for the next season.
The sixth QB on the list is Jared Goff, who is also coming into a season without his previous offensive coordinator Ben Johnson who departed for Chicago. On the positive side he is bringing back 3 out of 5 offensive linemen, and all skill players from the previous seasons. While Goff is a pure pocket passer, contributing almost no rushing yards in 5 of 9 season in the NFL he has racked up over 4000 passing yards per season. The past three seasons his lowest total passing yards was 2022 when he posted 4438 passing yards. The unique combination of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery on the ground, Amon-Ra St.Brown and Jameson Williams in the air provide the perfect arsenal for Goff to continue to produce at a high level.
The seventh QB on our list is Bo Nix, in his rookie season he started out with some average numbers but finished the season with some exceptional fantasy finishes. The team drafted RJ Harvey in the second round and picked up JK Dobbins in free agency. While bolstering the ground game the wide receiver room remains the same featuring Courtland Sutton who put together career best numbers in his first season with Nix at the helm. I believe that Nix is a very safe pick at number seven with room to improve in the upcoming season.
Our eighth QB on the list is Jalen Hurts, since entering the league 5 years ago Hurts has finished as a top 10 QB 4 times. I see no reason to think that this season will be any different. While his passing numbers are not that impressive, he makes up for it with his rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. There have been no changes in his offensive weapons, and I believe that he stays in the top ten for the next season.
The ninth QB on the list is Kyler Murray, some may question this pick since Kyler has struggled the past few years. Last season he bounced back with a top 10 finish, and I believe that with Marvin Harrison Jr coming into his second season the numbers will continue to improve. Murray also has one of the best tight ends in the league with Trey McBride entering his fourth season. This pick will surprise some people, and I am confident that Murray will not disappoint.
Finally, our tenth QB is Patrick Mahomes, coming off his worst finish since he became the starting QB in Kansas City. Last season with the loss of Rashee Rice after week 3, Mahomes struggled to post big numbers. This year Rice has a looming suspension and could very well find himself in the same situation. However, Mahomes has some magic left in his bag of tricks and I think he can sneak back into the top 10 for the 2025-26 season.
QB player data, Sleeper Fantasy Football, retrieved on 08/05/25, www.sleeper.com
