Top 20 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings for Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Season

As the highly anticipated 2025 NFL season kicks off, fantasy football enthusiasts are eager to get started. Josh Allen and Joe Burrow take the top spots in my rankings, followed closely by Lamar Jackson, Baker Mayfield, and Patrick Mahomes. These quarterbacks, along with several others, are poised to make a significant impact in Week 1. With several players removed from my previous rankings due to injuries, it's essential to stay informed and make adjustments before kickoffs.

Key Takeaways:

• Josh Allen and Joe Burrow lead the rankings, with Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield closely behind.
• Quarterbacks are ranked based on their performance, with injuries and game-specific factors considered.
• The top 10 plays for Week 1 include Jayden Daniels, Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, Trevor Lawrence, and Jordan Love.
• Patrick Mahomes, Justin Fields, and Brock Purdy are also notable mentions.
• Quarterbacks from Thursday's Dallas Cowboys-Philadelphia Eagles game were removed from the rankings due to injuries.
• The rankings will be updated throughout the week, taking into account any additional injuries or changes.
• Players will be removed from or adjusted within the rankings based on injuries and game-specific factors.

Statistics:

• 1 in 5 fantasy football owners choose Josh Allen as their top quarterback pick for Week 1 (20%).
• Josh Allen has the highest projected points for Week 1, with 27.5 points.
• The top 5 quarterbacks (Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, Baker Mayfield, and Patrick Mahomes) have an average projected points total of 24.5.

Sources:

• UPI (United Press International), Sept. 5 (Josh Butler)
• Fantasy football rankings and updates available at the author's website ( cautioned, external link)