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Josh Allen highlighted as top fantasy quarterback for 2026 season

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 1:52 PM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Josh Allen highlighted as top fantasy quarterback for 2026 season
Summary

Heath Cummings ranked quarterbacks for fantasy football, placing Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills in a tier of his own. Allen projects to score 25.2 fantasy points per game, making him the highest among quarterbacks. Meanwhile, other notable quarterbacks, such as Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow, are placed in Tier 2 with lower projections. The rankings consider player performance trends and potential changes in offensive strategies. Cummings expects Allen's draft value to rise, suggesting he will be a key player in upcoming fantasy drafts.

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  • •Josh Allen projected at 25.2 fantasy points per game
  • •Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow ranked in Tier 2
  • •Cummings primarily uses 2026 projections for rankings
  • •Expectations set for Allen's draft timing in fantasy leagues
  • •Changes in offensive strategy could impact quarterback performance
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  • 1:52 PMCBS Sports — Heath Cummings' Fantasy football quarterback tiers: Why Josh Allen gets his own tier
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