Week 16 Dynasty Notebook: Ranking the Top 20 Dynasty Quarterbacks
Sam Wallace shares an overview of the top 20 quarterbacks for dynasty fantasy football as we approach the end of the 2025 NFL regular season.
As a true dynasty degenerate, I'm always down for a good reset, especially when it comes to the most important position in football. Even if you're not playing in a Superflex/2QB league, the QB position is critical to get right. As we start to wind down this fantasy season, here's a quick look at the top 20 QBs in dynasty fantasy football.
No. 1 - Josh Allen, Bills
This is probably the ranking I feel the best about. There's literally zero reason not to rank Josh Allen as the dynasty QB1 at this moment. The Bills will go as far as Allen will take them, and he's the most complete signal-caller in the league.
Over the last five seasons, Allen has finished either as the QB1 or the QB2. It doesn't get much more elite than that.
Need production in the passing game? Allen has thrown for more than 4,300 passing yards in four of his past five seasons, averaging well north of 30 TDs in those seasons.
What about dual-threat options who can crush you in the rushing game? Since the start of 2023 (the last 2+ seasons), Allen has 39 rushing TDs.
There's nothing this man can't do.
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No. 2 - Drake Maye, Patriots
This is where the debate truly starts. In what has become a "what have you done for me lately" league, I haven't seen enough lately from some of the more proven vets to rank them over second-year rising star Drake Maye.
I'm banking his age quite a bit into this ranking, but I feel his on-field production and overall team/coaching environment justifies this placement.
Largely due to Maye, the Patriots are (once again) sitting near the top of the AFC halfway through November. Mike Vrabel is pushing all the right buttons for a team that doesn't really have a true No. 1 option in the passing game.
Can we start the "get Maye some help" movement?
Either way, it's wheels up for this talented star.
No. 3 - Lamar Jackson, Ravens
I might catch some flak for this one, but I'm wondering if we're going to look back on Lamar Jackson as one of the greatest ever to never make it to the top of the mountain.
There's no denying his talent. All Jackson has ever done is prove every doubter wrong since the moment he joined the league. Even so, it's fair to wonder if his style of play will ever translate to the Ravens winning a Super Bowl.
Good thing we care more about fantasy production in this article. Jackson has been every manager's dream throughout his career, and he's showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. He remains locked in as a high-end QB1.
No. 4 - Jayden Daniels, Commanders
If you've noticed, I'm bouncing back and forth between established vets and promising sophomores. The Maye/Jayden Daniels class is quickly turning into a special one.
As a rookie, Daniels nearly led the Commanders to the Super Bowl. An elbow injury has cost him much of Year 2, but he offers the coveted combination of being both a prolific passer and rusher. Daniels topped 800 rushing yards in his rookie campaign.
No. 5 - Joe Burrow, Bengals
This one could go one of a few ways in the near future.
Sure, it was a tough weekend for anyone who started Joe Burrow in the fantasy playoffs. In fact, I started him in a Guillotine League with four teams left in the season. Talk about brutal.
Whenever I think of Burrow, I picture him being the topic of this well-known meme from Moneyball:
"Bill, this is Joe Burow, one of the most talented QBs in the league. His defect is that he plays for the Cincinnati Bengals."
Here's to hoping Burrow keeps playing for a long time and stays healthy, because man, is he a ton of fun to watch.
No. 6 - Justin Herbert, Chargers
Is the Maye/Daniels class the next-gen Burrow/Justin Herbert?
If you were to pick the QB with the prettiest throw, Herbert would have to be near the top of that list. I once saw someone describe him as having a howitzer for an arm, and after watching several seasons' worth of deep balls, that definitely tracks.
Herbert has all the athletic traits, intangibles, and coaching staff to be a very successful NFL and fantasy contributor for a long time. He's always going to have his team in the conversation and is certainly the type of guy who could go on a month-long heater and bring the Chargers a championship in the near future.
No. 7 - Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
It's tough to write this section because I'm penning this mere hours after learning that Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the season.
While I've candidly joined the masses in enjoying the Chiefs' fall from grace this season, it's never fun when a premier talent goes down with that type of injury in the prime of his career. While we'll see what the timetable looks like for Mahomes, I'm still in on him as a viable dynasty asset.
Despite pedestrian numbers by their lofty standards, the Mahomes/Andy Reid tandem will always attract fantasy managers and for good reason. The talent and tools are there; they just need a soft reset, and maybe this injury will force their hand, in a positive way.
Mahomes could lowkey be a buy-low candidate in the coming months.
No. 8 - Jalen Hurts, Eagles
It's been…different watching both the Chiefs and Eagles struggle this season.
Jalen Hurts has finished as a top-10 QB in four straight seasons and looks well on his way to doing so again this year. While his end-of-season production always looks solid, it can be a bit nerve-wracking for fantasy managers on a weekly basis.
Hurts is not a prolific passer, and we've seen that on display on several occasions this season. However, his rushing production, namely by way of the Tush Push near the goal line, has boosted his floor to incredible heights.
Stronger, more consistent passing numbers would push him up the ranks, but for now, this feels like a fair slot for the former Super Bowl champion.
No. 9 - Jordan Love, Packers
A dash of homer-ism? Nah. Despite the Packers potentially losing Christian Watson for an undisclosed length of time, I have faith in Jordan Love as a long-term dynasty asset.
Certainly, this is the area of dynasty rankings where things can open up a bit. I feel there's a solid tier of players over the next several slots, so I wouldn't be too upset to see Love ranked even just outside of the top 12.
The Packers finally addressed the WR position in the first round of the NFL Draft by snagging Matthew Golden. Even with his slow start this season, there are plenty of weapons for Love to work with moving forward, especially now that he's refined his game.
No. 10 - Jaxson Dart, Giants
If he can remember not to take massive hits along the sideline, Jaxson Dart has all the tools and moxie to be a solid contributor in this league for a long time.
Next season will see him get back both Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo, which will make both fans and fantasy managers alike very happy.
For now, let's see how he puts the finishing touches on a promising rookie campaign.
No. 11 - Bo Nix, Broncos
Sean Payton and Bo Nix are looking like the most dangerous tandem in football right now. Whatever they have cooking in Denver is working quite well as they are sitting at 12-2 atop the AFC.
A balanced offense, an elite defense, and a championship head coach could make for a deep run for the Mile High Broncos.
No. 12 - Caleb Williams, Bears
I previously mentioned this being a decent-sized tier of players, which means I shouldn't catch too many strays for having Caleb Williams inside my top 12.
The Packers might be playing for their season next week down in Chicago, but objectively, it's been awesome seeing how the Ben Johnson/Williams marriage has worked out so far.
The Bears are loaded at every offensive skill position, which means Williams has the means to be fantasy relevant for the foreseeable future.
No. 13 - C.J. Stroud, Texans
No. 14 - Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars
No. 15 - Dak Prescott, Cowboys
No. 16 - Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers
No. 17 - Jared Goff, Lions
No. 18 - Brock Purdy, 49ers
No. 19 - Sam Darnold, Seahawks
No. 20 - Bryce Young, Panthers
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