Fantasy Football QB Rankings for Week 3: Top 25 Quarterbacks

Week 3 QB Rankings at a Glance

1. Lamar Jackson, BAL (@ DAL)
2. Josh Allen, BUF (vs. LAC)
3. Patrick Mahomes, KC (@ MIA)

Quarterback can be one of the trickiest positions to rank on a weekly basis because fantasy production often depends on both passing efficiency and rushing upside.

Matchups, injuries, offensive line play, weather, and game environment can all shift a quarterback’s outlook from one week to the next. Mobile quarterbacks can also offer a safer fantasy floor thanks to the added value they provide on the ground.

To help with lineup decisions, here are our fantasy football quarterback rankings for this week.

Rankings complied via our fantasy football projections. Injuries can — and will — impact these rankings. Stay up to date with injury news on our NFL player news page.

Fantasy Football QB Rankings for Week 3

Rankings pulled from our fantasy football QB projections, which may have updated after since article was published.

1. Lamar Jackson, BAL (@ DAL)
2. Josh Allen, BUF (vs. LAC)
3. Patrick Mahomes, KC (@ MIA)
4. Brock Purdy, SF (vs. ARI)
5. Trevor Lawrence, JAC (vs. NE)
6. Drake Maye, NE (@ JAC)
7. Dak Prescott, DAL (vs. BAL)
8. Kyler Murray, MIN (@ TB)
9. Justin Herbert, LAC (@ BUF)
10. Jared Goff, DET (vs. NYJ)
11. Tyler Shough, NO (vs. LV)
12. Joe Burrow, CIN (@ PIT)
13. Sam Darnold, SEA (@ WSH)
14. Malik Willis, MIA (vs. KC)
15. Bryce Young, CAR (@ CLE)
16. Geno Smith, NYJ (@ DET)
17. Baker Mayfield, TB (vs. MIN)
18. C.J. Stroud, HOU (@ IND)
19. Jacoby Brissett, ARI (@ SF)
20. Jayden Daniels, WSH (vs. SEA)
21. Deshaun Watson, CLE (vs. CAR)
22. Jameis Winston, NYG (vs. TEN)
23. Daniel Jones, IND (vs. HOU)
24. Aaron Rodgers, PIT (vs. CIN)
25. Cam Ward, TEN (@ NYG)

Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings FAQ

What factors go into weekly fantasy football quarterback rankings?

Weekly quarterback rankings should consider matchup quality, passing volume, rushing ability, offensive line play, injuries, and the strength of a quarterback’s supporting cast. Projected game environment and expected scoring can also influence a quarterback’s weekly outlook.

How important is rushing ability for fantasy quarterbacks?

Rushing production can be extremely valuable because it raises both a quarterback’s floor and ceiling. Quarterbacks who consistently add yards and touchdowns on the ground can remain strong fantasy options even when their passing numbers are modest.

How much should matchups affect quarterback rankings?

Matchups matter, especially against defenses that generate pressure or limit explosive passing plays. However, elite quarterbacks and strong rushing quarterbacks can often overcome difficult matchups because of their overall volume and playmaking ability.

Should I stream quarterbacks based on matchups?

Streaming can be an effective strategy in one-quarterback leagues, particularly if you did not draft an elite option. Targeting quarterbacks with favorable matchups, strong projected scoring environments, and rushing upside can create useful weekly value.

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