Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy football rankings. Week 16 is here; it's the second game of the fantasy postseason. Let's Go! Fantasy managers must set their lineups earlier with Thursday Night Football and two Saturday games. For fantasy managers searching for a streamer or injury replacement for the fantasy playoffs, we've got you covered with our fantasy football quarterback rankings for Week 16 of the fantasy football season.
We have more quarterback changes and injuries in Week 16. The Falcons are replacing Desmond Ridder with Taylor Heinicke, while the Steelers will go with Mason Rudolph over Mitch Trubisky. Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion) has already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, while Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis (ankle) is dealing with a high-ankle sprain and is facing an uphill battle to start versus the Seahawks. Veterans Case Keenum and Ryan Tannehill will likely draw the start this week, but neither are great fantasy options. Here's where Heinicke, Rudolph, Keenum, Tannehill, and other fantasy options such as Baker Mayfield, Joe Flacco, Nick Mullens, and Aidan O'Connell rank this week.
Our fantasy football quarterback rankings for Week 16 are put together by Nick Mariano. In addition to our staff rankings, below you will also find a summary of this week's important fantasy football injury news. There are always critical injuries to track, so check back until kickoff.
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Week 16 Quarterback Fantasy Football News and Injuries
- Geno Smith Set To Play In Week 16
- Bears Receivers Backing Justin Fields
- Desmond Ridder Done In Atlanta?
- Taylor Heinicke To Start Over Desmond Ridder In Week 16
- Zach Wilson Remains In Concussion Protocol
- Will Levis Dealing With High-Ankle Sprain
- Kenny Pickett Not Being Ruled Out For Week 16
- Vikings Confirm Nick Mullens Will Start In Week 16
- Tommy Devito To Remain Giants Starter
- Steelers To Start Mason Rudolph In Week 16
- C.J. Stroud Likely To Miss Week 16
- Case Keenum To Start Again
- Aaron Rodgers Will Be Activated Off Injured Reserve
- Anthony Richardson Says He's Ahead Of Schedule In Rehab
- Texans Sign Tim Boyle To Their Practice Squad
- Jaguars Sign E.J. Perry To Practice Squad
- Lions Waive Riley Patterson, Activate Hendon Hooker
- Trevor Lawrence Enters Concussion Protocol
Week 16 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings
Rankings are updated until kick-off. Be sure to bookmark our weekly PPR rankings, Half-PPR rankings, and Standard rankings.
QB Tier |
QB Rank |
Player Name |
Pos. |
1 | 1 | Josh Allen | QB |
1 | 2 | Jalen Hurts | QB |
1 | 3 | Dak Prescott | QB |
2 | 4 | Patrick Mahomes II | QB |
2 | 5 | Lamar Jackson | QB |
2 | 6 | Justin Fields | QB |
2 | 7 | Brock Purdy | QB |
3 | 8 | Kyler Murray | QB |
3 | 9 | Jared Goff | QB |
3 | 10 | Tua Tagovailoa | QB |
3 | 11 | Matthew Stafford | QB |
3 | 12 | Trevor Lawrence | QB |
3 | 13 | Geno Smith | QB |
4 | 14 | Jordan Love | QB |
4 | 15 | Baker Mayfield | QB |
4 | 16 | Russell Wilson | QB |
4 | 17 | Jake Browning | QB |
4 | 18 | Sam Howell | QB |
5 | 19 | Gardner Minshew | QB |
5 | 20 | Joe Flacco | QB |
5 | 21 | Nick Mullens | QB |
5 | 22 | Derek Carr | QB |
5 | 23 | Tommy Devito | QB |
5 | 24 | Taylor Heinicke | QB |
5 | 25 | C.J. Beathard | QB |
5 | 26 | Zach Wilson | QB |
5 | 27 | Aidan O'Connell | QB |
5 | 28 | Will Levis | QB |
6 | 29 | Mason Rudolph | QB |
6 | 30 | Bailey Zappe | QB |
6 | 31 | Trevor Siemian | QB |
6 | 32 | Easton Stick | QB |
6 | 33 | Case Keenum | QB |
6 | 34 | Ryan Tannehill | QB |
6 | 35 | Bryce Young | QB |
6 | 36 | Drew Lock | QB |
6 | 37 | Jacoby Brissett | QB |
6 | 38 | Desmond Ridder | QB |
6 | 39 | Tyrod Taylor | QB |
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