The 2023 NFL season continues to churn forward, and it’s yet another week where we need to set our starting fantasy football lineups! Who are the top options available this week at the QB position?
The PFN Fantasy Staff provides their consensus rankings here below. All rankings are in 1QB and half-PPR scoring format and will change and adjust as new information comes out throughout the morning on Sunday, so make sure to check back in frequently!
Which QB Should You Start in Fantasy Football?
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Rankings last updated at 11:25am EST on Sunday, November 5.
1) Patrick Mahomes | KC (vs. MIA)
2) Jalen Hurts | PHI (vs. DAL)
3) Lamar Jackson | BAL (vs. SEA)
4) Josh Allen | BUF (at CIN)
5) Joe Burrow | CIN (vs. BUF)
6) Tua Tagovailoa | MIA (at KC)
7) Justin Herbert | LAC (at NYJ)
8) Dak Prescott | DAL (at PHI)
9) C.J. Stroud | HOU (vs. TB)
10) Derek Carr | NO (vs. CHI)
11) Sam Howell | WAS (at NE)
12) Gardner Minshew II | IND (at CAR)
13) Bryce Young | CAR (vs. IND)
14) Geno Smith | SEA (at BAL)
15) Deshaun Watson | CLE (vs. ARI)
16) Jordan Love | GB (vs. LAR)
17) Baker Mayfield | TB (at HOU)
18) Daniel Jones | NYG (at LV)
19) Taylor Heinicke | ATL (vs. MIN)
20) Will Levis | TEN (at PIT)
21) Kenny Pickett | PIT (vs. TEN)
22) Zach Wilson | NYJ (vs. LAC)
23) Aidan O’Connell | LV (vs. NYG)
24) Mac Jones | NE (vs. WAS)
25) Jaren Hall | MIN (at ATL)
26) Tyson Bagent | CHI (at NO)
27) Brett Rypien | LAR (at GB)
28) PJ Walker | CLE (vs. ARI)
29) Clayton Tune | ARI (at CLE)
30) Desmond Ridder | ATL (vs. MIN)
31) Kyler Murray | ARI (at CLE)
32) Jimmy Garoppolo | LV (vs. NYG)
33) Joshua Dobbs | MIN (at ATL)
34) Matthew Stafford | LAR (at GB) (OUT)
35) Malik Willis | TEN (at PIT)
The Top QBs To Start in Week 9
C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans (vs. TB)
Analysis by Jason Katz | Between the dismal state of quarterbacking the NFL (and, as a result, fantasy) and three fantasy starters on bye this week, it’s rough out there for managers without an elite QB. That leaves someone like C.J. Stroud firmly ranked inside the top 12 for Week 9.
Stroud has cooled off since his three straight weeks of 20+ fantasy points in Weeks 2-4. His best outing since then has been 15.16. Last week, in a plum matchup against the Panthers, he threw for 140 scoreless yards. Here’s to hoping things get better against the Bucs’ pass-funnel defense.
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The Buccaneers are elite against the run but below-average against the pass. They allow 18.1 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, the 11th-most in the league.
Given the inability of the Texans to run the ball against literally anyone, it’s difficult to imagine them having any success against a team that stifles opposing running games. That should lead to more volume for Stroud, giving him a good shot at a QB1 finish.
Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
Analysis by Derek Tate | Sometimes, a bye week can do wonders for a struggling offensive unit.
Dak Prescott exploded for 304 yards and four scores through the air against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 8. Does this mean Prescott is firmly back in the QB1 conversation?
Not quite. But his matchup against a Philadelphia Eagles defense that just gave up 397 yards and four scores through the air to Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell feels like a decent spot to stream the Cowboys QB in your fantasy lineup.
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