As the fantasy football playoffs reach their climax in Week 17, Dak Prescott, Drake Maye, and Joe Burrow sit atop the rankings for quarterbacks, according to UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler. These rankings are crucial as many leagues finalize their championship and third-place matchups.
Joining Prescott, Maye, and Burrow in the top five are Matthew Stafford and Caleb Williams. The rankings also feature other notable quarterbacks such as Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Jacoby Brissett, Baker Mayfield, and Jalen Hurts, rounding out the top ten options for this critical week.
It is important for fantasy players to stay updated on player statuses as injuries can lead to significant changes in rankings. All positional rankings will be refreshed leading up to the kickoffs in Week 17. Players may be reassessed based on recent health developments. Furthermore, it is advisable to check the waiver wire or free agent pool for potential pickups, especially for players who may have been overlooked in previous weeks.
Week 17 Quarterback Rankings
The following is a list of the top 20 quarterbacks to consider for fantasy football in Week 17:
- 1. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys at Washington
- 2. Drake Maye, New England Patriots at New York Jets
- 3. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals vs. Arizona Cardinals
- 4. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams at Atlanta Falcons
- 5. Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers
- 6. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills vs. Philadelphia Eagles
- 7. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts
- 8. Jacoby Brissett, Arizona Cardinals at Cincinnati Bengals
- 9. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Miami Dolphins
- 10. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles at Buffalo Bills
- 11. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers vs. Chicago Bears
- 12. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans
- 13. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings
- 14. Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons vs. Los Angeles Rams
- 15. Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints at Tennessee Titans
- 16. Bo Nix, Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs
- 17. Geno Smith, Las Vegas Raiders vs. New York Giants
- 18. Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers
- 19. Malik Willis, Green Bay Packers vs. Baltimore Ravens
- 20. Jaxson Dart, New York Giants at Las Vegas Raiders
As the fantasy football landscape continues to shift, monitoring player performance and injuries will be key to making informed decisions for your lineup.
