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Joe Burrow leads fantasy football quarterback rankings for NFL week 1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 5:38 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Joe Burrow leads fantasy football quarterback rankings for NFL week 1

Summary

Joe Burrow tops the weekly fantasy football quarterback rankings released ahead of the 2026 NFL season openers. Joining him in the top five spots are Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Baker Mayfield. These selections factor in upcoming game scripts, historical performance, and the perceived difficulty of individual matchups. Additional quarterbacks highlighted in the top ten include Justin Herbert, Dak Prescott, Matthew Stafford, Caleb Williams, and Jared Goff. The complete top 20 list covers various signal-callers preparing for league games scheduled this Sunday. These rankings are subject to ongoing adjustment by the author throughout the duration of the opening week.

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Key Details

•Joe Burrow enters the first week of the season as the top-ranked fantasy quarterback.
•Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Baker Mayfield round out the top five.
•Rankings are based on projected game scripts, player history, and opponent strength.
•The list of twenty quarterbacks includes players ranging from veteran starters to Caleb Williams.

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5:38 PMYahoo Sports — Burrow, Hurts, Allen lead Week 1 fantasy football quarterback rankings

What they're saying

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Joe Burrow leads UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's Top-20 fantasy football quarterback rankings for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
— Yahoo Sports

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