Dynasty Quarterback Rankings Part 1: The Top Ten

With the NFL season drawing to a close, it’s time to prioritise your dynasty squads and make sure they’re optimised for the coming season. So to help you out, I’ll be going through my dynasty rankings to give you some insight into which players you should keep and who you should move on. You can find my full rankings here.

Note: These rankings assume a neutral approach, where short-term success is roughly equal to a long-term focus. Naturally, if you are trying to win now, older players will usually offer more value than listed here, with younger players offering less. And if you’re focussing on a rebuild, the converse is true. Hit me up in the comments below or on my socials if you have any questions.

1. Josh Allen (BUF)

With six consecutive Top 2 fantasy finishes, despite a mediocre receiving core, Josh Allen is the current king of dynasty football. The new coaching staff will likely help him given the team’s current run-heavy approach, making him a lock for many more years of fantasy success.

2. Drake Maye (NE)

Drake Maye isn’t the second-best quarterback in the league, but his combination of a running floor, accurate passing and youth make him a reliable fantasy bet for the next decade. He was the 2025 QB2 with 35 total TDs and a vital 450 rushing yards, up on his rookie season. In the short-term, I still favor the likes of Joe Burrow, but Drake has fantastic long-term upside, especially given the team’s potential to upgrade their receiving corps. In a rebuild, I’d even consider giving up Josh Allen for Maye (and a little more).

3. Joe Burrow (CIN)

If Joe Burrow could stay healthy, he’d be a fantasy stud. He’s a pocket passer in a pass-heavy offense that relies on him for huge volume given their consistently awful defense. Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins aren’t going anywhere so you should expect at least another 3-4 years of top five finishes before Burrow starts to age out a little. He will likely be my QB2 for redraft leagues in 2026 and brings huge upside in 6-point-passing-TD leagues.

4. Jayden Daniels (WAS)

The floor on Jayden Daniels is low. His pass-catchers include a 31-year-old, three free agents, a tight end likely to be forced into retirement by injury and running backs incapable of catching a pass. And that was after his 2025 was an abject failure. But that disappointment hides the enormous upside we saw in his rookie season. Over 3500 passing yards for 25 scores alongside nearly 900 rushing yards and six scores. And there’s a heap of room for growth there too. Daniels will be a strong dual threat option for the next 5-7 years but he also has the passing accuracy to remain a fantasy option deep into his 30s. He’s a great long-term option for a rebuild.

5. Patrick Mahomes (KC)

The Chiefs were disappointing in 2025, but Patrick Mahomes wasn’t. He finished in the Top 6 in seven of the first eight weeks before things quickly fell apart. He remains risky given the lack of clarity on Rashee Rice’s future, the disappointment that has been Xavier Worthy to this point and the imminent retirement of Mr Taylor Swift. But he’s still one of the most talented quarterbacks to ever play and, combined with Andy Reid, should continue to give you strong fantasy production for at least the next five years.

6. Caleb Williams (CHI)

One of the league’s most divisive players, this year Caleb Williams looked like he’s already the best number one draft pick since 2021. His accuracy was poor but his decision making was significantly improved, leading to a QB6 season on the back of a strong rushing floor. With Luther Burden, Rome Odunze and Colston Loveland all ready to take the next step, this offense should take a leap forward in 2026. Williams may not be the bargain he was last off-season, but he’s still a great piece to center your rebuild around.

7. Trevor Lawrence (JAC)

It finally happened! Trevor Lawrence last season looked like the fantasy star we expected him to become after his strong 2022 campaign. His accuracy is still lower than it should be, but the addition of Jakobi Meyers, the breakout of Parker Washington and the return of Brenton Strange meant Lawrence finished the season with a very wet sail. If Brian Thomas can return to his rookie levels and Travis Hunter can make the most of his potential, this could be the passing game to watch in 2026. At only 27, Lawrence is entering his prime and should provide years of solid fantasy value.

8. Jalen Hurts (PHI)

Jalen Hurts has been a fantasy disappointment this season and it’s easy to think rookie OC Kevin Patullo was the issue. And from an NFL perspective, he was. But in 2025, Hurts actually improved his passing yardage and touchdown totals, with only one more interception. For me, the issue is actually Saquon Barkley. When the Eagles have a stud running back, they look better as a team and Hurts has to do less. I expect them to go back to their 2024 game plan this year, and that’s bad news for their quarterback’s fantasy hopes. I’m also low on Hurts’ long term prospects. Hurts relies heavily on his legs to provide fantasy production, and these will fade years before his passing production. Rushing quarterbacks just don’t last as long as fantasy stars. So I’m anticipating a big drop-off for Hurts sooner rather than later. He’s a prime sell candidate if you’re rebuilding.

9. Lamar Jackson (BAL)

Lamar Jackson has been a fantasy star for years, but as I said for Hurts, when rushing quarterbacks age, they fall off badly as fantasy assets. And that’s not even getting into the hiring of Jesse Minter, a defensive head coach who is unlikely to spark an explosive offense. With Jackson hitting the big 3-0 soon, I’m cashing out now before it’s too late.

10. Justin Herbert (LAC)

The Chargers have invested heavily in their receiving corps and it’s paid off. While Justin Herbert faded down the stretch thanks to a very tough run of passing matchups, he remains a solid fantasy option who will likely be in and around the Top 10 for at least the rest of this decade.

Quarterbacks 11-40 will follow in the next article.