We are two weeks away from the start of the NFL season, and today, I’m kicking off my top 10 series. It’s an exciting time for football fans as fantasy drafts are about to take place. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t worry—I’m here to help! Today, I’ll be going over the top 10 quarterbacks for fantasy football this year. These rankings are based on PPR formats. If you play in a .5 PPR or standard league, the rankings won’t differ too much. If you have any questions or need additional help, feel free to reach out to me on X @cardiacchase—I’ll be glad to assist. Now, let’s dive into my top 10 QBs for fantasy football.

10. Jayden Daniels

Let’s start with a player who might be a bit controversial. I see Jayden Daniels as one of the few true weapons on the Commanders’ offense. He’s a dual-threat QB, and those are always a premium in fantasy. Last year at LSU, Daniels rushed for 1,134 yards. If he can replicate anything close to that in the NFL, he could skyrocket up these rankings. As a passer, he has a strong deep ball, and pairing him with teammate Terry McLaurin could make for an underrated stack. Targeting Daniels allows you to wait until later in the draft to grab a QB, and with him, that’s not a bad strategy.

9. Joe Burrow

Joe Burrow had a rough year last season with injuries. He suffered a calf strain that clearly limited him, and later in the year, a wrist injury ended his season. However, if you look at his performance between weeks 5 and 10, you’ll see the real Joe Burrow—he ranked as the fourth-best QB during that stretch. Burrow is an elite passer with a solid supporting cast around him. You can easily target Burrow in the middle rounds and still get top QB production from him.

8. Dak Prescott

Dak Prescott had a career year last season, finishing with a career-high 351.8 fantasy points, which was good enough for QB3. If you can stack him with CeeDee Lamb, you’ll win some matchups based on that connection alone. However, the concern for Dak this year is his supporting cast. Ezekiel Elliott is older and not the player he once was, and while Brandin Cooks and Jalen Tolbert round out the WR corps, they’re not exactly elite. Jake Ferguson is a solid tight end, but if Dak is going to have another good year, it will largely depend on Lamb and Ferguson.

7. Kyler Murray

Murray played in only eight games last year as he was recovering from an ACL tear, but when he returned, he looked solid. He struggled at times as a passer, but his rushing ability gives him tremendous upside. This year, he has Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride as his top two targets in the passing game, with McBride potentially emerging as a top-three TE in the league very soon. With one of the best draft classes in years, it’s hard to be too down on Kyler.

6. Anthony Richardson

Anthony Richardson is a high-risk, high-reward player in my opinion. His rookie year was cut short by a shoulder injury that sidelined him for the rest of the season, but he was electric when he played. In the two games he completed, he finished as QB4 and QB2 for those weeks. While his ability as a passer is still a concern, he’s an exceptional athlete who can make big plays both on the ground and through the air. There will be some rough outings, but once he figures it out, he has the potential to be a top fantasy QB.

5. C.J. Stroud

C.J. Stroud had an incredible rookie season, finishing as QB11 despite missing two games. This year, he could make the leap to being a top guy with a strong supporting cast. The Texans have bolstered their offensive line and brought in Joe Milton and Stefon Diggs, plus he still has Tank Dell, Nico Collins, and a solid TE in Dalton Schultz. While I don’t want to use the word “safe,” Stroud is one of those picks you can count on to put up solid numbers every week.

4. Patrick Mahomes

The only thing holding Patrick Mahomes back from being the top fantasy QB is his supporting cast, as evidenced by his QB8 finish last year. This year, he has Hollywood Brown and Xavier Worthy, along with Travis Kelce. While the supporting cast is improved, it’s still not as strong as you’d like for a top-tier fantasy QB.

3. Lamar Jackson

Lamar Jackson finished as QB4 in fantasy last year, and I believe he could be even better this year. He’s an excellent passer and elite as a runner. Last season, Jackson recorded 3,678 passing yards and 24 touchdowns, along with 821 rushing yards and 5 rushing touchdowns. While his rushing numbers might take a slight dip with King Henry now in the mix, there’s no doubt in my mind that Jackson could finish as the top QB. Expect him to be one of the first quarterbacks off the board.

2. Josh Allen

Josh Allen has finished as QB1, QB2, QB1, and QB1 over the past four seasons. He’s a lock to have another great fantasy year. So, why isn’t he number one? He lost an elite WR in Stefon Diggs this offseason. Now, Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, and Curtis Samuel seem to lead the WR group. Second-year TE Dalton Kincaid is looking to build on his rookie season, and James Cook provides some receiving ability out of the backfield. As always, Allen is a threat as a runner and will rack up plenty of points on the ground. He’s going to go early in drafts and might very well be the first QB off the board.

1. Jalen Hurts

Yes, if you’ve followed my work, you know I cover the Eagles, so you might think this is biased. But hear me out—Hurts and the Eagles struggled down the stretch last season, and Hurts didn’t look like his usual self due to an injury. Despite this, the Eagles had no creativity schematically, and Hurts still finished as QB2. Since then, the Eagles hired OC Kellen Moore to help make life easier for that offense. With plenty of firepower on offense, including A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert, and Saquon Barkley, Hurts is poised for a big year. He may lose some points due to Barkley taking some of those goal-line touchdowns, but with an improved scheme, everything should be easier for Hurts and the Eagles’ offense.