The fantasy football landscape just got a massive shake up heading into the offseason with the NFL Draft.
An influx of young talent has flipped the rankings around and it’s important to understand what the lay of the land is now before things start shifting dramatically as the rest of your league starts to tune back in.
With that in mind, here are the latest QB Rankings for 2026 fantasy football redraft leagues as we head into May.
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Early 2026 Fantasy Football QB Rankings
The Best QBs to Draft in Fantasy Football
1) Josh Allen, BUF
2) Lamar Jackson, BAL
3) Joe Burrow, CIN
4) Drake Maye, NE
5) Jayden Daniels, WAS
6) Jalen Hurts, PHI
7) Justin Herbert, LAC
8) Jaxson Dart, NYG
9) Dak Prescott, DAL
10) Trevor Lawrence, JAC
11) Caleb Williams, CHI
12) Brock Purdy, SF
13) Patrick Mahomes II, KC
14) Matthew Stafford, LAR
15) Bo Nix, DEN
16) Jared Goff, DET
17) Kyler Murray, MIN
18) Malik Willis, MIA
19) Jordan Love, GB
20) Tyler Shough, NO
21) Sam Darnold, SEA
22) Baker Mayfield, TB
23) C.J. Stroud, HOU
24) Bryce Young, CAR
25) Cam Ward, TEN
26) Daniel Jones, IND
27) Jacoby Brissett, ARI
28) Geno Smith, NYJ
29) Fernando Mendoza, LV
30) Michael Penix Jr., ATL
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31) Deshaun Watson, CLE
32) Aaron Rodgers, FA
33) Tua Tagovailoa, ATL
34) Kirk Cousins, LV
35) Shedeur Sanders, CLE
36) Justin Fields, KC
37) J.J. McCarthy, MIN
38) Mac Jones, SF
39) Anthony Richardson Sr., IND
40) Carson Beck, ARI
41) Joe Milton III, DAL
42) Riley Leonard, IND
43) Garrett Nussmeier, KC
44) Ty Simpson, LAR
45) Jameis Winston, NYG
The Top QBs To Target In Fantasy Football
Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders
It was a rough season last year for Jayden Daniels, to put it lightly.
After amassing 364.8 fantasy points in his rookie campaign, with an average of 21.5 per contest, Daniels’ production fell off a cliff in 2025 to just 117.3 total points and 16.8 points per game.
Injuries plagued him all year and he never fully got the opportunity to get right and showcase off his elite athleticism, which certainly didn’t help things. However, it’s a new season and a new ecosystem for him here in Washington under offensive coordinator, David Blough.
Daniels has too much talent to believe that what we saw from him last season is his new baseline. In my mind, all that last year resulted in is a bit of a discount from where he typically would be going in fantasy drafts.
Take advantage of the lower acquisition cost and build your fantasy team around him. He comes with ridiculous upside again in 2026.
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Kyler Murray, Minnesota Vikings
At the time of writing, we don’t fully know if Kyler Murray is going to be the starting QB for the Minnesota Vikings. While that’s certainly the expectation, given his previous experience and the lackluster performance from JJ McCarthy last season, it’s not been made official.
So, there is still some risk associated with hitting the draft button next to his name this early on in the process. However, the upside that he presents is too tantalizing to let him sit here buried in the slums of ADP (Average Draft Position).
Murray, when he’s locked in, is one of the better fantasy football QBs out there due to his rushing upside and ability to push the ball deep downfield. In an offense that is coached by Kevin O’Connell – one of the best offensive minds out there – and features players like Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, Murray could go off in 2026.
There’s risk, yes, but the cost to acquire him is certainly worth the potential payoff down the line. If you play in a single QB league, wait on the position until the final round and scoop Murray up for nothing. If he hits, you’ve got a potential difference maker in your lineup.
