The quarterback position is one that uses the mot strategy year in and year out in fantasy drafts around the country.

There is just one quarterback per team and the question is, how long should you wait to find the right one? Each year, many of the top available quarterbacks make their way into the later rounds because of the important of adding flex players.

Who are the top options to reach for?

The top of the quarterback rankings looks the same as years past. Josh Allen is considered the consensus top quarterback in fantasy while other dual-threats, such as Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson, are going early as well. Once Patrick Mahomes is taken in your league, there is some time to wait before finding the right option.

Who to avoid?

There are always injury concerns at the quarterback position and we know who those players are. Joe Burrow and Kirk Cousins owners saw this come about last season. This year, it’s the players coming off an injury that are ones to keep an eye on. Anthony Richardson and Kyler Murray are both expected to return this season after missing almost all of 2023. As running quarterbacks, both provide risks coming off injuries.

Who will emerge?

Jayden Daniels is among those who could be considered a league winner for teams who take a chance. The rookie has been named QB1 in Washington and has the ability to put up big numbers in many ways. He rushed for over 2,000 yards during his last two years at LSU. The same can be said about fellow rookie Caleb Williams. He has a strong group of skill position players to work with this year. While the rookie class could be viable options, Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford continue to fall in drafts and could be steals in the later rounds.

2024 Fantasy Football: Quarterback Rankings

1. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
2. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
3. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
4. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
5. C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans
6. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
7. Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts
8. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
9. Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders
10. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals
11. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers
12. Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears
13. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers
14. Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets
15. Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons
16. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins
17. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars
18. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
19. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions
20. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams
21. Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks
22. Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns
23. Will Levis, Tennessee Titans
24. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Bucs
25. Bo Nix, Denver Broncos
26. Justin Fields, Pittsburgh Steelers
27. Daniel Jones, New York Giants
28. Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings
29. Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints
30. Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers
31. Drake Maye, New England Patriots
32. Gardner Minshew, Las Vegas Raiders