The 2022-23 NFL season has already been extremely entertaining. Bye weeks are starting to take place. This means that quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert will be out this week. On top of that injuries have started to mount up at this point of the season. It is always a great idea to evaluate backup options so that way fantasy managers are prepared if star players miss time. Here are the fantasy football week 8 quarterback rankings.
*Ratings are subject to change due to injury reports or possible move to reserve/COVID-19 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)
Key:
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 Green Bay Packers | QB1 |
Must Start | Jalen Hurts | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | QB2 |
Starter | Joe Burrow | vs Cleveland Browns | QB3 |
Starter | Lamar Jackson | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | QB4 |
Starter | Kyler Murray | vs Minnesota Vikings | QB5 |
Starter | Tua Tagovailoa | vs Detroit Lions | QB6 |
Low-End Starter | Daniel Jones | vs Seattle Seahawks | QB7 |
Low-End Starter | Geno Smith | vs New York Giants | QB8 |
Low-End Starter | Tom Brady | vs Baltimore Ravens | QB9 |
Low-End Starter | Kirk Cousins | vs Arizona Cardinals | QB10 |
Low-End Starter | Dak Prescott | vs Chicago Bears | QB11 |
Streamer | Jared Goff | vs Miami Dolphins | QB12 |
Streamer | Andy Dalton | vs Las Vegas Raiders | QB13 |
Streamer | Derek Carr* | vs New Orleans Saints | QB14 |
Streamer | Marcus Mariota | vs Carolina Panthers | QB15 |
Streamer | Russell Wilson* | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | QB16 |
Deep League Streamer | Taylor Heinicke | vs Indianapolis Colts | QB17 |
Deep League Streamer | Aaron Rodgers* | vs Buffalo Bills | QB18 |
Deep League Streamer | Jimmy Garoppolo | vs Los Angeles Rams | QB19 |
Deep League Streamer | Ryan Tannehill* | vs Houston Texans | QB20 |
Deep League Streamer | Matthew Stafford | vs San Francisco 49ers | QB21 |
Deep League Streamer | Trevor Lawerence | vs Denver Broncos | QB22 |
Leave on the Bench | Sam Ehlinger | vs Washington Commanders | QB23 |
Leave on the Bench | Zach Wilson | vs New England Patriots | QB24 |
Leave on the Bench | Davis Mills | vs Tennessee Titans | QB25 |
Leave on the Bench | Jacoby Brissett | vs Cincinnati Bengals | QB26 |
Leave on the Bench | Kenny Pickett | vs Philadelphia Eagles | QB27 |
Leave on the Bench | Justin Fields | vs Dallas Cowboys | QB28 |
Leave on the Bench | P.J. Walker | vs Atlanta Falcons | QB29 |
Leave on the Bench | Mac Jones | vs New York Jets | QB30 |
Leave on the Bench | Bailey Zappe | vs New York Jets | QB31 |
Possible Changes that can occur before Sunday
QB14 Derek Carr, Las Vegas Raiders
Derek Carr was limited in practice on Wednesday with a back injury. If he was to miss this week’s game against the New Orleans Saints Jarrett Stidham would start for the Raiders. Stidham would join the rankings as QB30 between Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe.
QB16 Russell Wilson, Denver Broncos
Russell Wilson missed last week’s game with a hamstring injury. He told reporters that he was “ready to roll” and expects to play with week against Jacksonville. If Wilson doesn’t play Brett Rypien will slot in as QB29 between P.J. Walker and Mac Jones.
QB18 Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Aaron Rodgers missed practice on Wednesday with a thumb injury. This has been an injury he has been dealing with for the last few weeks. If Rodgers was to miss this week’s game against the Buffalo Bills Jordan Love would slot in as QB30 between Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe.
QB20 Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee Titans
Ryan Tannehill missed practice on Wednesday with an ankle injury. If he was to miss this week’s game against the Houston Texans Malik Willis would slot in at QB23 between Sam Ehlinger and Zach Wilson.
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