Week 9 · 2026

Week 9 QB Rankings

Quarterback scoring barely changes between formats, so one board covers every league. Rushing production is baked into each projection.

Rankings updated  Week 9 · 2026 season On bye: PIT, TEN

Source: Sleeper projections (RotoWire), ranked and tiered by our model · data checked every 6 hours (last check ) · How rankings work

30 players

Week 9 QB Rankings — PPR
1Josh AllenQB · BUF · @ MINBUF@ MIN22.0—T1W7246 pass yds, 1 TD, 39 rush yds · Bottom-5 matchup
Why #1?

Josh Allen ranks No. 6 overall and QB1 in PPR this week, projected for 22 PPR / 22 half-PPR / 22 standard points on the road against the Minnesota Vikings. MIN has allowed 8.9 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 32nd-most in the league — one of the tougher draws on the slate. Recent form: 25.8 PPR points per game over the last 3 (season average 27.5). The projection calls for 246 passing yards, 1 TD, 0.7 INT and 39 rushing yards.

2Brock PurdyQB · SF · vs LVSFvs LV21.7NEWT1W8275 pass yds, 2 TD, 23 rush yds · Top-5 matchup
Why #2?

Brock Purdy ranks No. 8 overall and QB2 in PPR this week, projected for 21.7 PPR / 21.7 half-PPR / 21.7 standard points at home against the Las Vegas Raiders. LV has allowed 20.6 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 4th-most in the league — a favorable draw. Recent form: 16.2 PPR points per game over the last 3, down from a 21.4 season average. The projection calls for 275 passing yards, 2 TD, 0.6 INT and 23 rushing yards.

3Patrick Mahomes QQB · KC · vs NYJKCvs NYJ21.0▲6T1W5244 pass yds, 2 TD, 22 rush yds
Why #3?

Patrick Mahomes ranks No. 10 overall and QB3 in PPR this week, projected for 21 PPR / 21 half-PPR / 21 standard points at home against the New York Jets. NYJ has allowed 18.1 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 16th-most in the league. Recent form: 16.3 PPR points per game over the last 3 (season average 18.2). The projection calls for 244 passing yards, 2 TD, 0 INT and 22 rushing yards. Injury: listed Questionable (Elbow) — confirm active status before kickoff.

4Joe BurrowQB · CIN · @ ATLCIN@ ATL20.9▼1T1W6268 pass yds, 2.2 TD
Why #4?

Joe Burrow ranks No. 11 overall and QB4 in PPR this week, projected for 20.9 PPR / 20.9 half-PPR / 20.9 standard points on the road against the Atlanta Falcons. ATL has allowed 16 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 21st-most in the league. Recent form: 33.6 PPR points per game over the last 3, trending up from a 25.6 season average. The projection calls for 268 passing yards, 2.2 TD, 1.1 INT and 14 rushing yards.

5Drake MayeQB · NE · vs GBNEvs GB20.8▼1T1W11246 pass yds, 1.6 TD, 35 rush yds · Bottom-5 matchup
Why #5?

Drake Maye ranks No. 12 overall and QB5 in PPR this week, projected for 20.8 PPR / 20.8 half-PPR / 20.8 standard points at home against the Green Bay Packers. GB has allowed 13.9 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 28th-most in the league — one of the tougher draws on the slate. Recent form: 24.9 PPR points per game over the last 3, trending up from a 21.1 season average. The projection calls for 246 passing yards, 1.6 TD, 0.7 INT and 35 rushing yards.

6Jared GoffQB · DET · @ MIADET@ MIA19.9▲12T2W6289 pass yds, 2.1 TD · Top-5 matchup
Why #6?

Jared Goff ranks No. 14 overall and QB6 in PPR this week, projected for 19.9 PPR / 19.9 half-PPR / 19.9 standard points on the road against the Miami Dolphins. MIA has allowed 20.6 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 5th-most in the league — a favorable draw. Recent form: 11.5 PPR points per game over the last 3, down from a 18.7 season average. The projection calls for 289 passing yards, 2.1 TD, 0.5 INT and 5 rushing yards.

7Dak PrescottQB · DAL · @ INDDAL@ IND19.7▼5T2W14283 pass yds, 1.7 TD
Why #7?

Dak Prescott ranks No. 15 overall and QB7 in PPR this week, projected for 19.7 PPR / 19.7 half-PPR / 19.7 standard points on the road against the Indianapolis Colts. IND has allowed 18.3 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 15th-most in the league. Recent form: 20.9 PPR points per game over the last 3 (season average 19.2). The projection calls for 283 passing yards, 1.7 TD, 0.5 INT and 15 rushing yards.

8Trevor LawrenceQB · JAX · @ BALJAX@ BAL19.5▼2T2W7239 pass yds, 1.8 TD, 21 rush yds
Why #8?

Trevor Lawrence ranks No. 16 overall and QB8 in PPR this week, projected for 19.5 PPR / 19.5 half-PPR / 19.5 standard points on the road against the Baltimore Ravens. BAL has allowed 18.6 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 12th-most in the league. Recent form: 20.4 PPR points per game over the last 3 (season average 18.9). The projection calls for 239 passing yards, 1.8 TD, 0.5 INT and 21 rushing yards.

9Caleb WilliamsQB · CHI · vs TBCHIvs TB18.7▲10T2W10239 pass yds, 1.4 TD, 28 rush yds · Bottom-5 matchup
Why #9?

Caleb Williams ranks No. 20 overall and QB9 in PPR this week, projected for 18.7 PPR / 18.7 half-PPR / 18.7 standard points at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. TB has allowed 13.1 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 29th-most in the league — one of the tougher draws on the slate. Recent form: 17.5 PPR points per game over the last 3 (season average 19.7). The projection calls for 239 passing yards, 1.4 TD, 0.4 INT and 28 rushing yards.

10Matthew StaffordQB · LAR · @ WASLAR@ WAS18.7▲5T2W11274 pass yds, 1.9 TD · Top-5 matchup
Why #10?

Matthew Stafford ranks No. 21 overall and QB10 in PPR this week, projected for 18.7 PPR / 18.7 half-PPR / 18.7 standard points on the road against the Washington Commanders. WAS has allowed 20.6 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 3rd-most in the league — a favorable draw. Recent form: 13.3 PPR points per game over the last 3, down from a 16.9 season average. The projection calls for 274 passing yards, 1.9 TD, 0.5 INT and 5 rushing yards.

11Jayden DanielsQB · WAS · vs LARWASvs LAR18.6▼4T2W7182 pass yds, 1.4 TD, 45 rush yds
Why #11?

Jayden Daniels ranks No. 23 overall and QB11 in PPR this week, projected for 18.6 PPR / 18.6 half-PPR / 18.6 standard points at home against the Los Angeles Rams. LAR has allowed 16.8 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 20th-most in the league. Recent form: 16.8 PPR points per game over the last 3 (season average 19.2). The projection calls for 182 passing yards, 1.4 TD, 0.7 INT and 45 rushing yards.

12Malik WillisQB · MIA · vs DETMIAvs DET17.8▲13T3W6227 pass yds, 1.2 TD, 30 rush yds · Top-5 matchup
Why #12?

Malik Willis ranks No. 26 overall and QB12 in PPR this week, projected for 17.8 PPR / 17.8 half-PPR / 17.8 standard points at home against the Detroit Lions. DET has allowed 25.5 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, the most in the league — a favorable draw. Recent form: 15.5 PPR points per game over the last 3 (season average 13.9). The projection calls for 227 passing yards, 1.2 TD, 0.5 INT and 30 rushing yards.

13Drew LockQB · SEA · vs ARISEAvs ARI17.3NEWT3W11247 pass yds, 1.6 TD · Top-5 matchup
Why #13?

Drew Lock ranks No. 30 overall and QB13 in PPR this week, projected for 17.3 PPR / 17.3 half-PPR / 17.3 standard points at home against the Arizona Cardinals. ARI has allowed 22.3 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 2nd-most in the league — a favorable draw. Recent form: 0 PPR points per game over the last 3, down from a 5.7 season average. The projection calls for 247 passing yards, 1.6 TD, 0.7 INT and 15 rushing yards.

14Kirk CousinsQB · LV · @ SFLV@ SF17.3—T3W13248 pass yds, 1.7 TD
Why #14?

Kirk Cousins ranks No. 31 overall and QB14 in PPR this week, projected for 17.3 PPR / 17.3 half-PPR / 17.3 standard points on the road against the San Francisco 49ers. SF has allowed 15.7 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 23rd-most in the league. Recent form: 22.7 PPR points per game over the last 3 (season average 20.6). The projection calls for 248 passing yards, 1.7 TD, 0.4 INT and 5 rushing yards.

15Jordan LoveQB · GB · @ NEGB@ NE17.1▼2T3W11256 pass yds, 1.5 TD
Why #15?

Jordan Love ranks No. 33 overall and QB15 in PPR this week, projected for 17.1 PPR / 17.1 half-PPR / 17.1 standard points on the road against the New England Patriots. NE has allowed 15.7 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 22nd-most in the league. Recent form: 20.6 PPR points per game over the last 3 (season average 19.4). The projection calls for 256 passing yards, 1.5 TD, 0.6 INT and 10 rushing yards.

16Michael Penix Jr.QB · ATL · vs CINATLvs CIN16.9▲6T3W11261 pass yds, 1.4 TD
Why #16?

Michael Penix Jr. ranks No. 35 overall and QB16 in PPR this week, projected for 16.9 PPR / 16.9 half-PPR / 16.9 standard points at home against the Cincinnati Bengals. CIN has allowed 18.4 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 14th-most in the league. Recent form: 12.3 PPR points per game over the last 3 (season average 14.6). The projection calls for 261 passing yards, 1.4 TD, 1 INT and 12 rushing yards.

17Bryce YoungQB · CAR · vs DENCARvs DEN16.9▼7T3W5216 pass yds, 1.3 TD, 23 rush yds
Why #17?

Bryce Young ranks No. 36 overall and QB17 in PPR this week, projected for 16.9 PPR / 16.9 half-PPR / 16.9 standard points at home against the Denver Broncos. DEN has allowed 17.3 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 19th-most in the league. Recent form: 13.4 PPR points per game over the last 3, down from a 19.1 season average. The projection calls for 216 passing yards, 1.3 TD, 0.6 INT and 23 rushing yards.

18C.J. StroudQB · HOU · @ LACHOU@ LAC16.8NEWT3W8255 pass yds, 1.4 TD
Why #18?

C.J. Stroud ranks No. 37 overall and QB18 in PPR this week, projected for 16.8 PPR / 16.8 half-PPR / 16.8 standard points on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers. LAC has allowed 14.3 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 25th-most in the league — one of the tougher draws on the slate. Recent form: 20.5 PPR points per game over the last 3 (season average 18.5). The projection calls for 255 passing yards, 1.4 TD, 1 INT and 13 rushing yards.

19Baker MayfieldQB · TB · @ CHITB@ CHI16.1▲1T4W10223 pass yds, 1.1 TD, 25 rush yds
Why #19?

Baker Mayfield ranks No. 39 overall and QB19 in PPR this week, projected for 16.1 PPR / 16.1 half-PPR / 16.1 standard points on the road against the Chicago Bears. CHI has allowed 19.7 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 8th-most in the league — a favorable draw. Recent form: 6.8 PPR points per game over the last 3 (season average 9). The projection calls for 223 passing yards, 1.1 TD, 1.2 INT and 25 rushing yards.

20Tyler ShoughQB · NO · vs CLENOvs CLE16.0NEWT4W8212 pass yds, 1.4 TD, 19 rush yds
Why #20?

Tyler Shough ranks No. 41 overall and QB20 in PPR this week, projected for 16 PPR / 16 half-PPR / 16 standard points at home against the Cleveland Browns. CLE has allowed 14.2 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 26th-most in the league — one of the tougher draws on the slate. Recent form: 20.5 PPR points per game over the last 3 (season average 19). The projection calls for 212 passing yards, 1.4 TD, 0.7 INT and 19 rushing yards.

21Bo NixQB · DEN · @ CARDEN@ CAR15.5—T4W10198 pass yds, 1.2 TD, 22 rush yds
Why #21?

Bo Nix ranks No. 46 overall and QB21 in PPR this week, projected for 15.5 PPR / 15.5 half-PPR / 15.5 standard points on the road against the Carolina Panthers. CAR has allowed 17.4 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 18th-most in the league. Recent form: 20.7 PPR points per game over the last 3, trending up from a 15 season average. The projection calls for 198 passing yards, 1.2 TD, 0.9 INT and 22 rushing yards.

22J.J. McCarthy QQB · NYG · @ PHINYG@ PHI15.3NEWT4W8238 pass yds, 0.8 TD, 22 rush yds
Why #22?

J.J. McCarthy ranks No. 49 overall and QB22 in PPR this week, projected for 15.3 PPR / 15.3 half-PPR / 15.3 standard points on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles. PHI has allowed 19.3 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 10th-most in the league. Recent form: 11.6 PPR points per game over the last 3, trending up from a 5.8 season average. The projection calls for 238 passing yards, 0.8 TD, 1.1 INT and 22 rushing yards. Injury: listed Questionable (Undisclosed) — confirm active status before kickoff.

23Daniel JonesQB · IND · vs DALINDvs DAL15.2▲4T4W13216 pass yds, 1.2 TD, 16 rush yds
Why #23?

Daniel Jones ranks No. 50 overall and QB23 in PPR this week, projected for 15.2 PPR / 15.2 half-PPR / 15.2 standard points at home against the Dallas Cowboys. DAL has allowed 20.5 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 6th-most in the league — a favorable draw. Recent form: 8.1 PPR points per game over the last 3 (season average 10.2). The projection calls for 216 passing yards, 1.2 TD, 0.5 INT and 16 rushing yards.

24Geno SmithQB · NYJ · @ KCNYJ@ KC15.0▼13T4W13231 pass yds, 1.2 TD
Why #24?

Geno Smith ranks No. 52 overall and QB24 in PPR this week, projected for 15 PPR / 15 half-PPR / 15 standard points on the road against the Kansas City Chiefs. KC has allowed 13.9 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 27th-most in the league — one of the tougher draws on the slate. Recent form: 17 PPR points per game over the last 3 (season average 14.8). The projection calls for 231 passing yards, 1.2 TD, 0.5 INT and 10 rushing yards.

25Carson WentzQB · MIN · vs BUFMINvs BUF14.4NEWT4W6202 pass yds, 1.4 TD
Why #25?

Carson Wentz ranks No. 58 overall and QB25 in PPR this week, projected for 14.4 PPR / 14.4 half-PPR / 14.4 standard points at home against the Buffalo Bills. BUF has allowed 19 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 11th-most in the league. Recent form: 0 PPR points per game over the last 3, down from a 3.6 season average. The projection calls for 202 passing yards, 1.4 TD, 0.5 INT and 9 rushing yards.

26Justin HerbertQB · LAC · vs HOULACvs HOU13.7▼2T4W7227 pass yds, 0.8 TD, 19 rush yds
Why #26?

Justin Herbert ranks No. 66 overall and QB26 in PPR this week, projected for 13.7 PPR / 13.7 half-PPR / 13.7 standard points at home against the Houston Texans. HOU has allowed 18.5 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 13th-most in the league. Recent form: 10.3 PPR points per game over the last 3 (season average 11.5). The projection calls for 227 passing yards, 0.8 TD, 0.8 INT and 19 rushing yards.

27Shedeur SandersQB · CLE · @ NOCLE@ NO13.6NEWT4W11192 pass yds, 1 TD, 21 rush yds
Why #27?

Shedeur Sanders ranks No. 68 overall and QB27 in PPR this week, projected for 13.6 PPR / 13.6 half-PPR / 13.6 standard points on the road against the New Orleans Saints. NO has allowed 17.8 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 17th-most in the league. Recent form: 7.6 PPR points per game over the last 3, trending up from a 2.5 season average. The projection calls for 192 passing yards, 1 TD, 0.9 INT and 21 rushing yards.

28Joe MiltonQB · PHI · vs NYGPHIvs NYG12.3NEWT5W10187 pass yds, 1 TD, 15 rush yds
Why #28?

Joe Milton ranks No. 81 overall and QB28 in PPR this week, projected for 12.3 PPR / 12.3 half-PPR / 12.3 standard points at home against the New York Giants. NYG has allowed 20.4 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 7th-most in the league — a favorable draw. Recent form: 4.4 PPR points per game over the last 3 (season average 1.6). The projection calls for 187 passing yards, 1 TD, 0.7 INT and 15 rushing yards.

29Gardner Minshew IIQB · ARI · @ SEAARI@ SEA11.6NEWT5W14185 pass yds, 1 TD · Bottom-5 matchup
Why #29?

Gardner Minshew II ranks No. 87 overall and QB29 in PPR this week, projected for 11.6 PPR / 11.6 half-PPR / 11.6 standard points on the road against the Seattle Seahawks. SEA has allowed 11.9 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 31st-most in the league — one of the tougher draws on the slate. Recent form: 6.5 PPR points per game over the last 3, trending up from a 2.4 season average. The projection calls for 185 passing yards, 1 TD, 1.2 INT and 11 rushing yards.

30Joe FagnanoQB · BAL · vs JAXBALvs JAX10.4NEWT5W13189 pass yds, 0.6 TD
Why #30?

Joe Fagnano ranks No. 104 overall and QB30 in PPR this week, projected for 10.4 PPR / 10.4 half-PPR / 10.4 standard points at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars. JAX has allowed 15.6 PPR points per game to quarterbacks, 24th-most in the league. Recent form: 0.9 PPR points per game over the last 3 (season average 0.5). The projection calls for 189 passing yards, 0.6 TD, 1 INT and 12 rushing yards.

Start & sit of the week

Start of the week · QB QB12
QB · MIA · vs DET · 17.8 proj PPR pts

Projected as the QB12 this week (17.8 PPR points) despite a season-average finish of QB24. DET allows the 1st-most PPR points per game to quarterbacks (25.5).

Sit of the week · QB QB14
QB · LV · @ SF · 17.3 proj PPR pts

Averaging a QB5 finish this season but projected only as the QB14 this week (17.3 PPR points). SF allows the 23rd-most PPR points per game to quarterbacks (15.7).

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How are these fantasy rankings made?

Each player is ranked by projected fantasy points for Week 9 (projections from RotoWire via Sleeper), then grouped into tiers where the projections drop off. Matchup grades come from how many fantasy points each defense has allowed to the position this season. Full details are on the methodology page.

How often are the rankings updated?

The data is checked every 6 hours, all week. Projections move with injury news, depth chart changes and practice reports, so check back before kickoff. A new week's board goes live once the previous week's games are final, usually on Tuesday.

What do the tiers mean?

Players in the same tier have similar projected outcomes. When deciding between two players in one tier, lean on matchup, health and your gut rather than the exact rank number.

What is the difference between PPR, half-PPR and standard?

PPR awards one point per reception, half-PPR awards half a point, and standard awards none. Pass catchers gain value as reception points increase.