Top 40 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings for 2024

Breaking down the top 40 quarterbacks in fantasy football, including highlights of the top values and worst reaches in 2024 drafts.

Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports / Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

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Fantasy football drafts are just around the corner, and the arrival of the summer means it's time to start preparing. That means one word ... rankings!

Here are my initial fantasy football rankings for every position, and now it's time to dig a little bit deeper into each fantasy lineup position.

Quarterback has been a tricky position in fantasy football over the years. It's used to be highly valued until the "late-round quarterback" approach took hold. An influx in rushing production and overall elite play over the last few years has caused yet another shift. So let's take a look at the quarterback rankings, as well as who some of the top values and busts are for 2024.

1. 2024 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football
2. Biggest Values by ADP
3. Biggest Risks by ADP

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2024 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football

RK	Player	Team	Bye
1	Josh Allen	BUF	12
2	Jalen Hurts	PHI	5
3	Patrick Mahomes	KC	6
4	Lamar Jackson	BAL	14
5	C.J. Stroud	HOU	14
6	Anthony Richardson	IND	14
7	Joe Burrow	CIN	12
8	Dak Prescott	DAL	7
9	Kyler Murray	ARI	11
10	Jordan Love	GB	10
11	Jayden Daniels	WAS	14
12	Brock Purdy	SF	9
13	Tua Tagovailoa	MIA	6
14	Caleb Williams	CHI	7
15	Jared Goff	DET	5
16	Trevor Lawrence	JAC	12
17	Kirk Cousins	ATL	12
18	Justin Herbert	LAC	5
19	Matthew Stafford	LAR	6
20	Aaron Rodgers	NYJ	12
21	Baker Mayfield	TB	11
22	Deshaun Watson	CLE	10
23	Will Levis	TEN	5
24	Derek Carr	NO	12
25	Geno Smith	SEA	10
26	Russell Wilson	PIT	9
27	Bryce Young	CAR	11
28	Sam Darnold	MIN	6
29	Bo Nix	DEN	14
30	Daniel Jones	NYG	11
31	Gardner Minshew	LV	10
32	Drake Maye	NE	14
33	Justin Fields	PIT	9
34	Jacoby Brissett	NE	14
35	Sam Howell	SEA	10
36	Aidan O'Connell	LV	10
37	Drew Lock	NYG	11
38	Michael Penix Jr.	ATL	12
39	Nick Mullens	MIN	6
40	Zach Wilson	DEN	14

Now, let's take a look at the biggest potential quarterback values and risks based on who is ranked significantly ahead or below their current average draft position (ADP) values from FantasyPros.

Biggest Values by ADP

Jayden Daniels, Commanders

I have Daniels ranked higher than many other analysts, as his skills as a passer and more importantly, a runner, gives him a high ceiling. Think about what Robert Griffin III did in his rookie campaign. I can see Daniels pushing for those kind of totals, making his current ADP price quite the bargain.

Kirk Cousins, Falcons

Cousins is coming off a torn Achilles and is playing in a new offense, one that doesn't include Justin Jefferson. Still, he was on pace to throw for 5,000 yards last year before getting hurt, and the Falcons have some nice young weapons ini the form of Bijan Robinson, Drake London and Kyle Pitts. He should easily retain a spot in the top 15 among quarterbacks, barring any injury-related issues.

Biggest Risks by ADP

Justin Herbert, Chargers

Herbert had been a fantasy star earlier in his career, but the loss of Austin Ekeler, Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, and Gerald Everett won't help his outlook in 2024. Neither will the addition of Greg Roman, who has long built his offenses on the run, as L.A.'s new coordinator. Herbert's stock has fallen.

Caleb Williams, Bears

I'm a fan of Williams, as I can easily see him being pushed into the top 15 among quarterbacks. He is a rookie, though, and he doesn't have the rushing skills of Daniels. I might move the USC product up in future rankings updates, but for now I'm keeping him on the mid-QB2 level in fantasy drafts.