Fantasy Football quarterback rankings for Week 10

With four NFL teams on a bye in Week 10, fantasy football managers will need to navigate a smaller pool of starting quarterback options. These rankings break down the top QBs to target, factoring in recent performances, upcoming matchups, rushing upside, and injury situations. Find out which quarterbacks are best positioned to deliver strong fantasy production this week.

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Ranks 12-8

Nov 1, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) rolls out against the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

12. Dak Prescott, Cowboys and CJ Stroud, Texans:

Last week, Prescott and Stroud were stupidly nowhere to be found on this list. This week, there was no way both of them weren’t going to be, so it’s appropriate to have them here, tied at 12. Prescott has a daunting task, facing a tough 49ers defense. And Stroud has a tough road matchup against the Browns. 

11. Drake Maye-Patriots:

Even a horrible performance can produce decent numbers. Last week Maye couldn’t have been worse, and this week he heads to Germany to play the Lions. The Lions stand to put up a ton of points in the air, and Maye will need to keep up. Although the Lions defense has been improving as of late, they still rank last against the pass.

10. Jordan Love-Packers:

Love has a much harder task this week against the Vikings defense, but he has been absolutely shredding defenses in the air. It is only because of Minny’s greatness against the pass that Love is this low on the list.

9. Patrick Mahomes-Chiefs:

Mahomes and the Chiefs have been called schedule merchants as of late, only beating bad teams. They did it again last week, against the Jets. This week they have the Falcons in Atlanta. While the Falcons are a “Bad” team at only 3-6, they are in the playoff race in the dreadful NFC South. Mahomes will need to put up some pts in this game for the Chiefs to prevail.

8. Aaron Rodgers-Steelers:

Rodgers is facing off against the Steelers’ divisional rival, the Bengals, for first place in the NFC North. Joe Burrow has been on an absolute heater over the past month and will put up over 30pts at home. Rodgers will need to do his best to stay with Burrow, which will be a tall task. 

Ranks 7-4

Oct 18, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy (18) throws a pass during the second half against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

7. J.J. McCarthy-Giants:

McCarthy left his game last week against the Eagles with a hip injury and has a short week to recover, as his Giants are facing off against the Commanders on Thursday night. HC John Harbaugh said the injury was minor and McCarthy will be ready to go. The Commanders have one of the worst pass defenses in the league, ranked 29th, and McCarthy has been getting more and more comfortable getting the ball to the multitude of his offensive weapons.

6. Matt Stafford-Rams:

Stafford is now without Puka Nacua, who is on IR. The Rams are now without their top two receivers, with Davante Adams also on the IR. This just means that their other weapons will move up. Look for Stafford to target his two RBs, Kyren Williams and Blake Corum, along with WRs Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington, and TEs Tyler Higbee and Colby Parkinson. 

5. Joe Burrow-Bengals:

Burrow could not be any hotter as of late and is at the center of the MVP race, currently leading Josh Allen and Brock Purdy. Over the past month, his team has averaged 36pts per game, and he has thrown16 TDs with only three picks. He faces a divisional game against the Steelers for first place in the AFC North. It will be interesting to see if the Steelers’ top-five passing defense can slow him down.

4. Josh Allen-Bills:

While Allen is still behind other QBs in passing yds and passing TDs, he leads all QBs in rushing TDs with nine and rushing yds, with 285. And from a fantasy standpoint he is still no.2 in total pts slipping behind Joe Burrow, which is consistent with their current odds to win the MVP award. The Bills have a road game at the Meadowlands against a Jets team that feels like it is about to implode.

Top 3

Oct 25, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

3. Jared Goff-Lions:

Goff has too many offensive weapons to not go off in their matchup this week in Germany against the Patriots. Last week, both Matthew Giolden and Christian Watson had monster games against the Pats secondary, especially Christian Gonzalez. Look for Goff to get the ball to both Amon Ra St Brown and Jameson Williams, as well as Jahmyr Gibbs out of the backfield and TE Sam LaPorta. It’s not inconceivable that they put up 40pts in this game, except it would be unlikely the Patriots give up over 40pts in back-to-back weeks.

2. Trevor Lawrence-Jaguars:

Lawrence should be in the top five on this list every week moving forward. This week he is at no.2. He’s heading to a Tennessee team that ranks at or near the bottom of every defensive category. Lawrence’s performance has consistently been solid whether at home or on the road this season, even overseas. And while his numbers haven’t been gaudy, he is tied for fourth with 18 TD passes, and he only has four interceptions. He’s currently fourth in MVP odds, at +600.

1. Brock Purdy-49ers:

And speaking of MVP odds, Purdy is just above Lawrence in third, at +400. What hasn’t he done this season for the 49ers? He has led them to a 7-1 record and the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The division is already basically won, and it’s just about getting healthy heading to the postseason. He has a very favorable matchup this week against a Dallas team that ranks 26th against the pass. He is sixth among QBs with 17 TD passes, and 201 rushing yds. And he’s only one of 12 QBs with two or more rushing TDs.

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