Week 10 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings: Allen, Purdy, Burrow Lead the Way
Week 10 brings some intriguing quarterback matchups, injury concerns and potential streaming options. Here's how the position shakes out.
Let's start looking at fantasy football rankings for Week 10 by going over the quarterback position!
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1. Josh Allen
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Allen is the top fantasy QB again for Week 10.
He held his own against the top-end Vikings' defense and now gets a much easier test against the Jets in Week 10. That's a slightly above-average test on paper, so I expect Allen to lead the position this week.
2. Brock Purdy
Purdy gets the No. 2 spot heading into a stellar matchup against the Cowboys.
Purdy got back on track in Week 9, and has been a good fantasy option all season, so I expect big things from him in his favorable Week 10 matchup.
3. Joe Burrow
Burrow has been on a heater since Week 3, and he's emerging as an MVP candidate.
He gets the Steelers this week. They are a very tough test on paper, but Burrow delivered against them back in Week 3, so I have no concerns about him in Week 10.
Lawrence has put together a nice season as well, and I'm ranking him fourth for Week 10.
His matchup against Tennessee is a favorable one, so I'm expecting big things out of Lawrence this week.
5. Drake Maye
Maye put up some garbage-time stats to avoid a terrible Week 9 fantasy showing, but his three interceptions in that one are definitely concerning.
He's got the most favorable fantasy matchup a QB could have in Week 10 against Detroit, but after his struggles last week, I'm tempering expectations with him a bit.
Daniels has been a solid fantasy asset over the past two weeks.
I like his matchup against the Giants - it's very favorable, and the dual-threat Daniels should excel for those of you who want to start him this week.
7. Jared Goff
Goff has struggled two weeks in a row now, but I see him bouncing back in Week 10.
His matchup against the Patriots is average, so Goff should be able to get back on track this week.
Stafford is losing offensive playmakers around him week-after-week, but I still believe in him as a fantasy asset.
His matchup in Week 10 against the Cardinals is stellar, and in a game the Rams should still win, I have Stafford delivering a good fantasy showing.
Mahomes is dealing with an elbow injury, so his status needs to be monitored.
He'll have a slightly below-average matchup against the Falcons this week if he starts. As long as he's cleared to play, I expect Mahomes to deliver a top-10 fantasy QB score.
10. Dak Prescott
Prescott has posted three pretty good fantasy scores in a row.
His Week 10 matchup against San Francisco is pretty tough, but in a game Dallas will likely need to pass a bunch to stick with San Fran. I think that bodes well for Prescott.
11. Aaron Rodgers
I'm higher on Rodgers than most for the coming week.
He has a pretty average matchup coming against the Bengals. We have already seen this matchup in Week 3, and it was Rodgers' best outing of the season. That's why he's a borderline top-10 option for me this week.
12. Bryce Young
Young got back on track in Week 9, so that ups his outlook for the time being.
The Saints are an above-average matchup for him, so Young could surprise again in Week 10.
13. Tyler Shough
In the same Carolina-New Orleans game, we have Shough, the starter for the Saints.
His matchup is below average, so he falls after Young. Shough also got rolling a bit last week again, so that makes him a better starting option for the time being.
14. Jordan Love
Love is coming off his best fantasy showing of the season, but is heading into a brutal matchup against the Vikings in Week 10.
I like what Love has shown this season, and he actually did pretty well against Minnesota in Week 1, so we'll see if he can come through again this week.
15. C.J. Stroud
Stroud is another QB on a heater of late - he had his best fantasy showing in Week 9.
His matchup against Cleveland is a tougher one, so I'm tempering expectations with the Houston QB this week.
16. Drew Lock
Lock has an oblique injury to be monitoring this week. If he's cleared, he'd start for Sam Darnold, who is out with an injury.
Las Vegas is a stellar matchup for him, so consider streaming Lock in Week 10.
17. Geno Smith
Smith struggled against a tough Kansas City defense in Week 9. He gets a bit more favorable, but still very tough, test against the Bills in Week 10.
I see Smith putting together an average fantasy showing in a game I expect him to throw a ton in, so that works in his favor.
18. Kirk Cousins
Cousins' first start as a Viking in 2026 will come against Green Bay in a huge game for both teams.
It's a tougher matchup on paper, but with his familiarity with the team, I see Cousins putting together a solid fantasy outing.
19. Jacoby Brissett
Brissett's first start as a Raven will come on Monday against the Chargers.
Brissett's fantasy outlook is up with his new team, but it's a below-average matchup, so I'd only trust Brissett to start in deeper leagues.
20. J.J. McCarthy
McCarthy has a hip injury he's dealing with, so his status needs to be watched.
He hasn't been anything special since taking over as the Giants' starter, and a very favorable matchup against the Commanders doesn't alter my opinion on him too much. Only consider him in deeper leagues if you can.
21. Deshaun Watson
Watson missed Week 9, so his status needs to be monitored as well.
He has a slightly above-average matchup coming against Houston in Week 10, so I think Watson could put together a solid fantasy performance if he's out there.
22. Daniel Jones
This is a pretty high ranking for Jones this season, but a very favorable matchup against the Dolphins helps his cause.
Maybe Jones could surprise and deliver for those deep-league owners that fire him up this week.
23. Michael Penix
Penix bounced back from a terrible Week 8 performance, but still was below average in Week 9.
Next is a very tough matchup against the Chiefs, so I'm avoiding Penix where I can in Week 10.
24. Justin Herbert
Herbert has a finger injury that he's working through, so be tracking his status.
Baltimore is a pretty average test for him if he's active, but I have lost almost all faith in him, so he still ranks low for me.
25. Cam Ward
Ward gets the 25th slot for Week 10 as he prepares to face the Jaguars.
I want to believe in Ward after a big outing his last time out, but a very tough matchup against Jacksonville scares me off Ward.
26. Fernando Mendoza
Mendoza will make his first NFL start against the defending champion Seahawks.
Better days could be ahead for the young QB, but this brutal matchup is not one to try him in.
27. Carson Beck
With Brissett traded and Gardner Minshew now injured, it's time for Beck to start in Arizona.
The matchup against the Rams is a tougher one, so I'd be trying to avoid Beck if I could.
28. Kyle McCord
Malik Willis is out for the next few games, so McCord will start in Week 10 for Miami.
His matchup against the Colts is pretty favorable, but I am still not interested in trying McCord in any fantasy leagues until he proves something.
Other Notes
If Mahomes were to miss Week 10, it'd likely be Justin Fields starting. I'd rank Fields after McCarthy if he gets a start.
If Lock were unable to play, it could be Jalen Milroe starting for Seattle. If Milroe ends up playing, I'd rank him after Ward this week.
If Jameis Winston starts instead of McCarthy in Week 10, I'd still rank Winston in McCarthy's current No. 20 spot.
If Herbert is out, it could be DJ Uiagalelei starting instead. I'd rank him only ahead of McCord if he ends up starting.
Shedeur Sanders would start if Watson cannot play for Cleveland. I'd rank Sanders in the same spot that Watson is currently.
