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The 2024 NFL campaign got out to a hot start at the quarterback position, as we saw Patrick Mahomes battle Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts take on Jordan Love. Quarterbacks have become more valuable in all formats, but it hasn't made start-or-sit decisions at QB any easier. We're here to help with our updated Week 1 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024. Let's see where quarterbacks such as Josh Allen, Kyler Murray, Jayden Daniels, Brock Purdy, Aaron Rodgers, Will Levis, and Bryce Young, among others, rank.
Our quarterback fantasy football rankings for Week 1 are put together by Nick Mariano, Brandon Murchinson, Scott Engel, and Andersen Pickard. In addition to our staff rankings, below you will also find a summary of the important fantasy football injury news for this week. There are always key injuries to keep track of, so be sure to check back until kickoff.
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Week 1 Quarterback Fantasy Football News and Injuries
- Kyler Murray Can Be A Top-12 Position In Week 1
- Daniel Jones A QB2 In Week 1
- Jalen Hurts Leads Philly To Win
- Jacoby Brissett Avoidable In Patriots Return
- Jordan Love Injured On Friday Night
- Justin Fields Could Provide QB1 Value Against Falcons
- Joe Burrow Could Be Challenged In Week 1
- Deshaun Watson A QB2 In Week 1
Week 1 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football
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| QB Tier |
QB Rank |
Player Name |
Pos. |
| 1 | 1 | Josh Allen | QB |
| 1 | 2 | Jalen Hurts | QB |
| 1 | 3 | Patrick Mahomes II | QB |
| 2 | 4 | Lamar Jackson | QB |
| 2 | 5 | C.J. Stroud | QB |
| 2 | 6 | Anthony Richardson | QB |
| 2 | 7 | Kyler Murray | QB |
| 3 | 8 | Jordan Love | QB |
| 3 | 9 | Tua Tagovailoa | QB |
| 3 | 10 | Jayden Daniels | QB |
| 3 | 11 | Trevor Lawrence | QB |
| 3 | 12 | Jared Goff | QB |
| 3 | 13 | Joe Burrow | QB |
| 4 | 14 | Dak Prescott | QB |
| 4 | 15 | Caleb Williams | QB |
| 4 | 16 | Baker Mayfield | QB |
| 4 | 17 | Brock Purdy | QB |
| 4 | 18 | Geno Smith | QB |
| 5 | 19 | Matthew Stafford | QB |
| 5 | 20 | Justin Herbert | QB |
| 5 | 21 | Justin Fields | QB |
| 5 | 22 | Kirk Cousins | QB |
| 5 | 23 | Deshaun Watson | QB |
| 5 | 24 | Aaron Rodgers | QB |
| 5 | 25 | Sam Darnold | QB |
| 5 | 26 | Bryce Young | QB |
| 5 | 27 | Daniel Jones | QB |
| 5 | 28 | Gardner Minshew II | QB |
| 5 | 29 | Will Levis | QB |
| 5 | 30 | Derek Carr | QB |
| 6 | 31 | Bo Nix | QB |
| 6 | 32 | Jacoby Brissett | QB |
| 6 | 33 | Russell Wilson | QB |
| 6 | 34 | Drake Maye | QB |
Week 1 Quarterback Outlooks for Fantasy Football
Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders - Fantasy Football Outlook
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels should be locked into all starting lineups as he prepares to make his regular-season debut on Sunday afternoon. The reigning Heisman trophy winner looked sharp in his limited preseason action as he went 12-for-15 with 123 yards and added 16 rushing yards and a score with his legs. In his final season at LSU, the former number-two overall pick threw for 3,812 yards with 1,134 rushing yards and 50 combined scores.
Daniels will line up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who surrendered 248.9 passing yards per game, which was the fourth-most in the league last season. Fantasy managers should feel confident placing the future of the Commanders in their starting lineup as he should provide not only a safe floor but the upside to finish near the top of his position.
- Andy Smith, RotoBaller
Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals - Fantasy Football Outlook
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray won't have it easy in Week 1 when the team kicks off the 2024 season against the Buffalo Bills. Last season, the Bills limited opposing quarterbacks to just 215.2 passing yards per game and a total of 18 passing touchdowns, tied for the third-fewest in the league. However, they lost veteran safeties Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde in the offseason, leaving room for fantasy managers to be optimistic about Murray's production.
There's also the fact that Murray isn't shy about using his legs to make a play. Since his rookie season in 2019, he has averaged 37.7 rushing yards per game (fourth-most in the NFL in that span). Murray has a good track record and a stable of young pass-catchers headlined by fourth-overall draft pick Marvin Harrison Jr. Despite the tough matchup, Murray should be in starting lineups on Sunday.
- Dan Stephens, RotoBaller
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills - Fantasy Football Outlook
There's little concern for the top quarterback in fantasy football in Week 1. Josh Allen, who finished as the QB1 in three of the last four seasons, will face off against the Arizona Cardinals at home. While the Cardinals' offense has improved from a year ago, the defense remains a work in progress. The roster is devoid of quality pass rushers.
Allen should have all day to throw the football, letting his new receiving corps shake the secondary. He ranked second in clean pocket accuracy rating in 2023. Rookie Keon Coleman, Curtis Samuel, and Khalil Shakir are tasked with replacing Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. Tight end Dalton Kincaid will also be heavily involved. There's no reason to shy away from Allen in Week 1.
- Andrew Ball, RotoBaller
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