After an action-packed first Sunday of the NFL season, most of the top QBs lived up to their preseason expectations, but as always, some didn’t perform to the level Fantasy NFL users were hoping for (seeing Dak Prescott , Trey Lance , Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford). It’s still too early to hit the panic button if your QB gets cut with just a week on the booksbut it might be worth watching a backup if you are worried. Whether you’re 1-0 or 0-1, the Week 2 QB rankings are aimed at helping you get a “W” this week.
As the season continues, we’ll have more stats and data to help improve our predictions for both QBs and defenses. However, with just one set of data from one game, we have to take into account what we saw last week along with our pre-season background. Ultimately, there isn’t much of a gap at the top of our QB rankings as the Bills’ QB Josh Allen (against the Titans) tops our list after his massive effort of 31.48 points in the 31-10 Buffalo of the Rams trump.
Of all the Week 1 disappointments, Prescott stings the most as he will miss several weeks with a broken hand. Cooper Rush (vs. Bengals) will replace him, but he’s not someone in one-QB leagues to worry about.
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Among uninjured QBs, the rankings of Rodgers (vs. Bears) and Lance (vs. Seahawks) took a hit after lackluster Week 1 performances. We like their matchups, so if they get some key targets back (Allen Lazard, George Kittle, respectively) and Lance doesn’t have to play under a storm, they should put up solid numbers. However, there are reasons to worry about both. Stafford (against the Falcons) doesn’t really have those concerns, as his targets are healthy and he’s not in danger of losing his job. In fact, it moves our ranking up from last week because of their matchup. The Falcons, who gave up 269 yards and two TDs to Jameis Winston in Week 1, are shaping up to be a much more favorable opponent than the Bills. Remember, in Fantasy NFL, luck can change on a weekly basis.
Other bubble QBs with exciting Week 2 matchups include Derek Carr (vs. Cardinals), Tua Tagovailoa (@Ravens), Matt Ryan (@Jaguars) and Justin Fields (@Packers). The Cardinals defense had major issues in coverage (although, to be fair, they were playing Patrick Mahomes), making Carr an essential QB in Week 2. Tagovailoa also impressed, showing an instant connection with Tyreek Hill. Ryan and Fields are still risky and probably best left for two-QB/superflex leagues. The same goes for Carson Wentz (@Lions) although we liked what we saw from him and his receivers.
Kirk Cousins (@Eagles) and Winston (vs. Buccaneers) are also decent after their effective performances in Week 1. Cousins has really shined in the new Vikings offense and should continue to play well against a good but not great player, defensive end for the Eagles. Winston has bounced off a slow start to post solid stats, but Taysom Hill’s continued presence remains a nuisance.
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In general, we’re not overly concerned with any top QB combination. Joe Burrow ( @Cowboys ) might be the most dangerous, but that’s as much due to his interception-filled start as the Cowboys’ defense. If Tee Higgins (concussion) is out, Burrow becomes slightly more risky.
Again, we’ve only seen one game from each team, so it’s unwise to jump to conclusions just yet. It’s best to take everything with a grain of salt, knowing that the NFL is a week-to-week league. Last week’s hero could be this week’s flop and vice versa.
Week 2 QB Rankings
These scores are based on passing four TD points
1. Josh Allen, Bills vs. titans
2. Justin. Herbert, Chargers @ Chiefs
3. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs @ Chargers
4. Jalen Hurts, Eagles vs. Vikings
5. Russell Wilson, Broncos vs. Texans
6. Lamar Jackson, Ravens vs. Dolphins
7. Kyler Murray, Cardinals @ Raiders
8. Matthew Stafford, Rams vs. hawks
9. Derek Carr, Raiders vs. Cardinals
10. Joe Burrow, Bengals @ Cowboys
11. Tom Brady, Buccaneers @ Saints
12. Kirk Cousins, Vikings @ Eagles
13. Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins @ Ravens
14. Aaron Rodgers, Packers vs. bears
15. Jameis Winston, Saints vs. Buccaneers
16. Trey Lance, 49ers vs. Seahawks
17. Carson Wentz, Commanders @ Lions
18. Matt Ryan, Colts @ Jaguars
19. Justin Fields, Bears @ Packers
20. Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars vs. Baby chicks
21. Marcus Mariota, Falcons @ Rams
22. Baker Mayfield, Panthers @ Giants
23. Daniel Jones, Giants vs. panthers
24. Jared Goff, Lions vs. commanders
25. Geno Smith, Seahawks @ 49ers
26. Ryan Tannehill, Titans @ Bills
27. Davis Mills, Texans @ Broncos
28. Jacoby Brissett, Browns vs. jets
29. Cooper Rush, Cowboys vs. Bengal
30. Joe Flacco, Jets @ Browns
31. Mac Jones, Patriots @ Steelers
32. Mitchell Trubisky, Steelers vs. patriots
