Fantasy Football Rankings 2023: Top Quarterbacks for Dynasty Leagues

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Ok, let’s get back to the point — follow along as fantasy football analyst Matt LaMarca breaks down his top fantasy football rankings for dynasty league quarterbacks this year.

2023 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings

1. Patrick Mahomes
2. Josh Allen
3. Jalen Hurts
4. Lamar Jackson
5. Joe Burrow
6. Justin Herbert
7. Justin Fields
8. Trevor Lawrence
9. Anthony Richardson
10. Kyler Murray
11. DeShaun Watson
12. Dak Prescott
13. Tua Tagovailoa
14. Bryce Young
15. C.J. Stroud
16. Daniel Jones
17. Kirk Cousins
18. Geno Smith
19. Jared Goff
20. Aaron Rodgers
21. Russell Wilson
22. Kenny Pickett
23. Trey Lance
24. Derek Carr
25. Jordan Love

Tier 1: Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts

These three players are pretty much interchangeable. They were the three top quarterbacks last season, with each averaging at least 24.2 fantasy points per game. Hurts had a slight edge in terms of per-game scoring, but Mahomes and Allen both played more games.

All three players fit exactly what you’re looking for in a modern quarterback. They all have the ability to rack up fantasy points with their arm and their legs, and they all play in explosive offenses. Hurts is the best runner of the trio, but Mahomes and Allen make up for it with their passing proficiency. The Chiefs were first in the league in pass rate over expectation last year, while the Bills weren’t far behind in third.

These are arguably the most valuable pieces in superflex dynasty leagues, and you can make a good case they deserve to be the first three picks in startup drafts.

Tier 2: Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Justin Fields, Trevor Lawrence

These quarterbacks are also excellent fantasy assets, but they all lack something that keeps them out of the top tier.

For Jackson, the big question is his durability. He played just 12 games for the second straight year, and his production was also down in 2022-23. That said, I’m still a believer in Jackson. He’ll have a far better supporting cast in 2023-24, and it wouldn’t shock me if he re-enters the conversation for the top quarterback in fantasy.

Burrow, Herbert, and Lawrence all fit similar profiles. They’re not poor athletes by any stretch of the imagination, but they don’t bring nearly the same rushing upside to the table as the truly elite fantasy QBs. Burrow has been the best passer of this trio, so he gets the best ranking of the bunch.

Fields is the wild card in this tier. His rushing production last year was absolutely incredible, averaging just under 95 yards over his final 10 games. He added seven touchdowns, but unfortunately, his passing production leaves a lot to be desired. Still, he finished as the No. 5 QB in terms of fantasy points per game despite averaging less than 150 passing yards per game. If he can improve in 2023-24 with D.J. Moore joining his receiving corps, he could be poised for a career year.

Tier 3: Anthony Richardson, Kyler Murray, DeShaun Watson, Dak Prescott, Tua Tagovailoa, Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud

This is arguably the most intriguing tier in dynasty leagues. It’s filled with young players with upside, but there are also some red flags with most of these players.

Richardson headlines this tier in my eyes, and while that might feel too high to some, I’m worried it’s still too low. Without exaggeration, Richardson is the greatest athlete to ever enter the league at the QB position. He had a faster 40-yard dash time than Jackson, and he did it at nearly 30 pounds heavier. He enters the league with the top Relative Athletic Score of any quarterback drafted in the past 25 years. That type of athleticism is mouth-watering for fantasy purposes, and while he didn’t get a ton of reps in college, it immediately puts him in QB1 conversation as a rookie.

The other big-name rookie QBs from the 2023 NFL Draft – Young and Stroud – also find themselves in this tier. That said, despite being drafted before Richardson, they’re both ranked behind him for fantasy purposes. Both players have some athleticism, but they use their legs to set up the pass more than generate yards of their own. They’re more of the mold of Lawrence than the truly elite fantasy QBs. Neither player is in a particularly good spot as a rookie, but they could pay big dividends in the future.

Murray, Watson, Prescott, and Tagovailoa round out this tier. Tagovailoa emerged as a legit QB1 for fantasy purposes last year, but injury concerns move him down at least one tier. If he suffers another concussion, it’s possible that his career is over. Murray and Watson also have concerns, but theres are more related to their on-field production. Both players did not play up to their usual standards last season, but both players have previously been among the best young quarterbacks in football. Murray also brings additional injury concerns to the table, but his rushing upside makes him slightly more appealing.

Prescott is probably the safest option in this tier. He might not possess the same upside as some of the other quarterbacks, but he doesn’t bring the same bust risk to the table. He didn’t have his best year in 2022-23, but he’s a good bet to finish near the top 10 at the position for the next handful of seasons.

Tier 4: Daniel Jones, Kirk Cousins, Geno Smith, Jared Goff, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Kenny Pickett, Trey Lance, Derek Carr, Jordan Love

The fourth tier of quarterbacks is full of risky propositions for sustained success. That’s not to say that these guys can’t provide value. On the contrary, most of these guys could certainly turn in a top-12 finish at the position in 2023-24. The bigger question is whether or not they’ll be able to do it again in future seasons.

Jones gets the top nod in this tier. He provides sneaky upside as a runner, turning in a career-best 708 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground last season. The bigger issue is that his passing production isn’t up to snuff. That could stem from the Giants’ anemic group of pass catchers, but Jones is going to have to contend with a lot of the same issues next year. Fortunately, the team did give him a legit tight end in Darren Waller, and after signing an extension in the offseason, the team is committed to him for at least the next two seasons.

Cousins is one of the options who gets slightly dinged because of his age. He’ll be 35 at the start of next season, and while that’s far from ancient in QB terms, it’s fair to question if he’ll continue to produce at a high level for much longer. However, he’s a great discount option as your top quarterback for the upcoming season. The Vikings were sixth in pass rate over expectation last season, and after losing Dalvin Cook and drafting Jordan Addison in the first round, they could skew even heavier toward the pass this year.

Football is weird. The year that the Seahawks decided to move on from Wilson was the year that Pete Carroll finally let his quarterback cook. That QB was Smith, who led the league in completion percentage while racking up 4,282 yards and 30 touchdown passes. There was some speculation that the Seahawks were interested in drafting a replacement for Geno, but they doubled down on him instead. They gave him two more weapons to lean on in Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Zach Charbonnet, giving the Seahawks one of the best collections of skill-position players in football.

Goff is another QB who stands out as undervalued in dynasty leagues if your sole goal is to win next season. The Lions’ offense was outstanding in 2022, ranking fifth in points, fourth in yards, and fifth in Football Outsiders Offensive DVOA. With Jahmyr Gibbs and Jameson Williams eventually entering the fray, they could be even better in 2023-24.

Rodgers and Wilson fall into a similar range. There are questions about how much each player has left in the tank, with both players turning in uncharacteristically poor seasons. Rodgers still seems like the better player, but he’s flirted with retirement in each of the past two offseasons. He seems like the better option for next year, while Wilson could provide a bit more longevity.

Pickett, Lance, and Love are all young players with major question marks. Lance’s skill set is tantalizing, but there’s a chance that he never gets to fully utilize it in San Francisco. If Brock Purdy is ready to go in Week 1 – which currently appears to be the case – Lance may start the year as the backup or No. 3 option. Still, his upside makes him worth a gamble if you can secure him on the cheap.

Finally, Carr is someone that I’m firmly out on. All of his numbers were down last season, despite playing with one of the best receivers in football in Davante Adams. Now in New Orleans, he won’t have that luxury.