The 2025-26 NFL season is underway which means we are in the thick of fantasy football season! The fantasy landscape has already changed since the preseason due to breakout players and major injuries across the league. This is the last week that teams will be on bye. This means that quarterbacks like Drake Maye and Jaxson Dart will be out this week. It would be irresponsible to start a player with a rough matchup over a player with a more favorable one that is ranked or projected to perform similarly. Here are fantasy football Week 14 quarterback rankings.
[Ratings are subject to change due to injury reports or possible move to Injured Reserve List]
[Check out the section below for details on players already rumored to possibly miss this week and how their replacement options rank for the week]
Must Start- a player who should definitely be in your lineup that week because of the combination of matchup and talent. They will likely finish near the top of the league in points that week and could repeat the production most weeks.
Starter- a player who makes fantasy owners comfortable starting week after week. Regardless of the matchup, this player has a high floor.
Low-End Starter- a player who should be started in most lineups but can possibly bottom out and finish below average on a given week. A high ceiling play in two-quarterback or superflex leagues.
Streamer- a player who could be a perfect replacement for a starter for a week or two. Starting this player may not win you your lineup but they will make sure that your production out of that position will not lose you your matchup either. Also a viable option in two-quarterback or superflex leagues.
Deep League Streamer- a player who could fill a void at a position in a deeper league. Their ceiling may be close to average point production at the position but their floor is enough to get through the week. A reasonable player to have in your lineup in two-quarterback or superflex leagues.
Leave on the Bench- a player who should be avoided in all lineups that week. Many times this player could even be left on waivers.
| Category | Name | Opponent | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Must Start | Josh Allen | vs Cincinnati Bengals | QB1 |
| Must Start | Jalen Hurts | vs Los Angeles Chargers | QB2 |
| Starter | Joe Burrow | vs Buffalo Bills | QB3 |
| Starter | Matthew Stafford | vs Arizona Cardinals | QB4 |
| Starter | Dak Prescott | vs Detroit LIons | QB5 |
| Starter | Lamar Jacskon | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | QB6 |
| Starter | Patrick Mahomes | vs Houston Texans | QB7 |
| Low-End Starter | Daniel Jones | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | QB8 |
| Low-End Starter | Bo Nix | vs Las Vegas Raiders | QB9 |
| Low-End Starter | Jared Goff | vs Dallas Cowboys | QB10 |
| Low-End Starter | Baker Mayfield | vs New Orleans Saints | QB11 |
| Low-End Starter | Jordan Love | vs Chicago Bears | QB12 |
| Low-End Starter | Caleb Williams | vs Green Bay Packers | QB13 |
| Low-End Starter | Justin Herbert* | vs Philadelphia Eagles | QB14 |
| Streamer | Trevor Lawerence | vs Indianapolis Colts | QB15 |
| Streamer | Marcus Mariota | vs Minnesota Vikings | QB16 |
| Streamer | C.J. Stroud | vs Kansas City Chiefs | QB17 |
| Streamer | Jacoby Brissett | vs Los Angeles Rams | QB18 |
| Streamer | Sam Darnold* | vs Atlanta Falcons | QB19 |
| Deep League Streamer | Tyrod Taylor | vs Miami Dolphins | QB20 |
| Deep League Streamer | Tua Tagovailoa | vs New York Jets | QB21 |
| Deep League Streamer | Tyler Shough | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | QB22 |
| Deep League Streamer | J.J. McCarthy* | vs Washington Commanders | QB23 |
| Leave on the Bench | Aaron Rodgers | vs Baltimore Ravens | QB24 |
| Leave on the Bench | Shedeur Sanders | vs Tenessee Titans | QB25 |
| Leave on the Bench | Kirk Cousins | vs Seattle Seahawks | QB26 |
| Leave on the Bench | Cam Ward | vs Cleveland Browns | QB27 |
| Leave on the Bench | Geno Smith | vs Denver Broncos | QB28 |
QB14 Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
Justin Herbert had surgery on his left hand on Tuesday. It is his non-throwing hand so he has a chance to play this week. If Herbert misses Week 14 against the Philadelphia Eagles Trey Lance will become QB22 between Tyler Shough and J.J. McCarthy.
QB19 Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings
Sam Darnold suffered an ankle injury last week against the Minnesota Vikings. He is expected to play this week. If Darnold misses Week 14 against the Atlanta Falcons Drew Lock becomes QB24 between Aaron Rodgers and Shedeur Sanders.
QB23 J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings
J.J. McCarthy missed last week’s game against the Seattle Seahawks with a concussion. He is on pace to return to play this week. If McCarthy misses Week 14 against the Washington Commanders Max Brosmer becomes QB28 below Geno Smith.
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