Josh Allen leads our Week 3 fantasy football QB rankings for 2026, followed by Lamar Jackson and Brock Purdy. This free preview gives you our top 12 quarterbacks to help with your weekly start/sit decisions.

Week 3 QB Rankings: Top 12 Quarterbacks
Based on four-point passing touchdown scoring.
- Josh Allen
- Lamar Jackson
- Brock Purdy
- Patrick Mahomes
- Jalen Hurts
- Jared Goff
- Dak Prescott
- Joe Burrow
- Tyler Shough
- Trevor Lawrence
- Drake Maye
- Bo Nix
Check Your Quarterback Before Kickoff
These rankings focus on Week 3 fantasy value. Injuries to a quarterback, his receivers or his offensive line can change the outlook before game day.
If you’re choosing between two closely ranked quarterbacks, revisit the latest rankings and news before locking in your starter. Thursday players require an earlier decision, while Sunday and Monday options may have additional practice updates to consider.
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We’ll review developments throughout the week and adjust rankings when the news warrants a change. Subscribers can return to that same section for the latest lists and analysis before making lineup decisions.
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Rankings are subject to change as injury news, practice reports and player availability develop.