Position Rankings · 2026
UpdatedFantasy Quarterback Rankings 2026
Top 40 quarterbacks for the 2026 NFL fantasy football season, refreshed daily from live NFL stats.
The top fantasy quarterback for 2026 is Josh Allen (22.8 PPG), followed by Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford. Rankings are ordered by half-PPR points per game and refresh daily. Quarterbacks record no receptions, so this order is identical in PPR, half-PPR, and standard leagues.
| # | Player | Team | Half-PPR | GP | Bye | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 120.4 to 22.8 PPG | ||||||
| 1 | Josh Allen | BUF | 22.8 | 16 | 7 | |
| 2 | Drake Maye | NE | 20.7 | 17 | 11 | |
| 3 | Matthew Stafford | LAR | 20.6 | 17 | 11 | |
| 4 | Patrick Mahomes | KC | 20.4 | 14 | 5 | |
| Tier 218.5 to 19.9 PPG | ||||||
| 5 | Trevor Lawrence | JAX | 19.9 | 17 | 7 | |
| 6 | Brock Purdy | SF | 19.7 | 9 | 8 | |
| 7 | Jalen Hurts | PHI | 18.8 | 16 | 10 | |
| 8 | Caleb Williams | CHI | 18.7 | 17 | 10 | |
| 9 | Dak Prescott | DAL | 18.5 | 17 | 14 | |
| Tier 317.3 to 17.9 PPG | ||||||
| 10 | Justin Herbert | LAC | 17.9 | 16 | 7 | |
| 11 | Bo Nix | DEN | 17.9 | 17 | 10 | |
| 12 | Jared Goff | DET | 17.5 | 17 | 6 | |
| 13 | Daniel Jones | IND | 17.4 | 13 | 13 | |
| 14 | Jaxson Dart | NYG | 17.3 | 14 | 8 | |
| Tier 415.6 to 16.8 PPG | ||||||
| 15 | Joe Burrow | CIN | 16.8 | 8 | 6 | |
| 16 | Lamar Jackson | BAL | 16.5 | 13 | 13 | |
| 17 | Jayden Daniels | WAS | 16.3 | 7 | 7 | |
| 18 | Jacoby Brissett | ARI | 16.2 | 14 | 14 | |
| 19 | Baker Mayfield | TB | 16.0 | 17 | 10 | |
| 20 | Justin Fields | NYJ | 15.9 | 9 | 13 | |
| 21 | Jordan Love | GB | 15.7 | 15 | 11 | |
| 22 | Kyler Murray | ARI | 15.6 | 5 | 14 | |
| Tier 513.4 to 14.9 PPG | ||||||
| 23 | C.J. Stroud | HOU | 14.9 | 14 | 8 | |
| 24 | Tyler Shough | NO | 14.4 | 11 | 8 | |
| 25 | Aaron Rodgers | PIT | 14.2 | 16 | 9 | |
| 26 | Carson Wentz | MIN | 14.1 | 5 | 6 | |
| 27 | Sam Darnold | SEA | 13.8 | 17 | 11 | |
| 28 | Bryce Young | CAR | 13.6 | 16 | 5 | |
| 29 | Michael Penix Jr. | ATL | 13.4 | 9 | 11 | |
| Tier 612.5 to 12.8 PPG | ||||||
| 30 | Malik Willis | GB | 12.8 | 4 | 11 | |
| 31 | Marcus Mariota | WAS | 12.6 | 10 | 7 | |
| 32 | J.J. McCarthy | MIN | 12.5 | 10 | 6 | |
| Tier 710.6 to 11.8 PPG | ||||||
| 33 | Mac Jones | SF | 11.8 | 11 | 8 | |
| 34 | Geno Smith | LV | 11.6 | 15 | 13 | |
| 35 | Tua Tagovailoa | MIA | 11.5 | 14 | 6 | |
| 36 | Davis Mills | HOU | 11.4 | 6 | 8 | |
| 37 | Joe Flacco | CIN | 11.3 | 13 | 6 | |
| 38 | Spencer Rattler | NO | 11.0 | 9 | 8 | |
| 39 | Cam Ward | TEN | 11.0 | 17 | 9 | |
| 40 | Shedeur Sanders | CLE | 10.6 | 8 | 11 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best fantasy quarterback for 2026?
Josh Allen is the top-ranked fantasy quarterback for the 2026 season at 22.8 points per game in the half-PPR format, based on the most recent NFL season.
Who are the top 5 fantasy quarterback for 2026?
The top 5 fantasy quarterback for 2026 are: 1. Josh Allen (22.8 PPG), 2. Drake Maye (20.7 PPG), 3. Matthew Stafford (20.6 PPG), 4. Patrick Mahomes (20.4 PPG), 5. Trevor Lawrence (19.9 PPG).
How often are these quarterback rankings updated?
These rankings refresh daily from live NFL stats. They were last updated August 15, 2026.
What scoring format are these rankings based on?
Points per game in the half-PPR scoring format, the most common fantasy football setup.
Do these quarterback rankings change in PPR or standard leagues?
No. Quarterbacks do not record receptions, so the PPR, half-PPR, and standard orders are identical. One quarterback ranking serves every scoring format.