Each fantasy soccer proprietor hopes to land a stud quarterback to anchor their staff, however one of the best technique for reaching that purpose is at all times up for debate. One thing that isn’t up for debate is whether or not Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow, and Justin Fields belong within the higher tier of our 2023 fantasy QB rankings. All determine to be drafted throughout the first 5 rounds and end as top-10 QBs this season. Nonetheless, it’s inevitable that signal-callers exterior of the “must-start” tier will turn into viable starters in the course of the common season, so let’s break down the studs, sleepers, and potential breakouts who should be in your radar.
Final 12 months, Mahomes was our No. Three quarterback in preseason rankings behind Justin Herbert and Josh Allen. The 2-time MVP proved to the soccer world he can nonetheless lead a high-octane offense with out star huge receiver Tyreek Hill, finishing 67.1 p.c of his passes for five,250 yards, 41 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He led all QBs in fantasy factors and narrowly completed second to Jalen Hurts in fantasy factors per recreation.
Mahomes will nearly actually be the primary QB off the board (seemingly within the second or third spherical), however Hurts gained’t be far behind. Hurts was ranked seventh in our 2022 rankings, which turned out to be too low. The 24-year-old dual-threat exceeded everyone’s expectations and have become an MVP candidate. He threw for 3,701 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions whereas including 760 speeding yards and a career-high 13 speeding touchdowns. There’s no purpose to anticipate him to considerably decelerate this season.
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Together with Hurts, fantasy homeowners will goal excessive of their respective fantasy drafts to take third-year quarterback Justin Fields. The previous Ohio State star had a meteoric rise final season within the Windy Metropolis and have become a weekly must-start fantasy possibility. Fields scored 20.5 fantasy factors per recreation final 12 months (fifth), and homeowners can be trying to see how he builds off his 2022 marketing campaign with D.J. Moore now on the town. Equally, Trevor Lawrence, who performed properly beneath the tutelage of head coach Doug Pederson final 12 months, might additionally break into the highest three due to pure development and the addition of stud WR Calvin Ridley.
2023 STANDARD RANKINGS:
RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Ks | High 200 | S-Flex | IDP
Whereas all the eye can be on the veteran quarterbacks, we’ll additionally see how the QBs from the 2022 NFL Draft fare of their second campaigns. Kenny Pickett is trying to take one other leap in his growth after a median rookie season in Pittsburgh. Final season, Pickett accomplished 63 p.c of his passes for two,404 yards, 10 complete touchdowns (seven passing, three speeding), and 9 interceptions. The previous College of Pittsburgh standout was merely a QB2 and fantasy streamer final season, however with a full offseason to prep as a starter, Pickett might work his manner into the highest 15 due to a quietly strong supporting forged (George Pickens, Diontae Johnson, Allen Robinson II, Pat Freiermuth, Najee Harris).
2023 PPR RANKINGS:
RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Ks | High 200 | S-Flex | IDP
Atlanta’s Desmond Ridder and Washington’s Sam Howell additionally determine to enhance in 12 months 2, however we don’t see both as viable draft-day choices in single-QB leagues. Different inexperienced QBs, like San Francisco’s Brock Purdy and Inexperienced Bay’s Jordan Love, determine to have larger flooring and ceilings. That’s very true for rookie Anthony Richardson, who may very well be “this 12 months’s Justin Fields” in Indy.
2023 FANTASY SLEEPERS
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Every Crew
Quarterback can typically be a “boring” place on draft day, as we largely know who’s going to reliably produce and who isn’t. Positive, there’s some volatility with boom-or-bust guys like Deshaun Watson, Tua Tagovailoa, and even Russell Wilson, however many will go for them over steady pocket passers like Kirk Cousins, Geno Smith, and Jared Goff. Nonetheless, with all of the big-name motion (together with amongst key pass-catchers like Darren Waller and DeAndre Hopkins) and intriguing kids (Bryce Younger, C.J. Stroud, and Richardson), fantasy homeowners should focus a little bit extra on fantasy’s highest-scoring place.
2023 AUCTION VALUES (Normal & PPR):
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Ks | Total
We’ll be updating our QB rankings all through the preseason, so examine again for additional evaluation and updates.
2023 POSITION TIERS & DRAFT STRATEGY:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/ST
Fantasy Quarterback Rankings 2023: Finest QBs, prime sleepers
These rankings are based mostly on four-point passing TD scoring
