Top-20 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings for Week 9 of the 2025 Season

Strategic Insights -

Justin Herbert and Josh Allen lead the rankings, with Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, and Matthew Stafford following closely behind. For the top 10, Caleb Williams, Dak Prescott, Drake Maye, Jordan Love, and Jared Goff are notable options. These rankings will be updated until Week 9 kickoffs, and players will be adjusted based on injuries.

Key Takeaways:

  • Justin Herbert and Josh Allen lead the top 2 spots, with Herbert at #1 and Allen at #2.
  • Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, and Matthew Stafford occupy the next 3 spots, with Jackson at #3, Mahomes at #4, and Stafford at #5.
  • Caleb Williams and Dak Prescott join the top 10, with Williams at #6 and Prescott at #7.
  • The top 10 also includes Drake Maye (#8), Jordan Love (#9), and Jared Goff (#10).
  • Kyler Murray (#11) and Jayden Daniels (#12) are also worth considering, along with Sam Darnold (#13) and Tua Tagovailoa (#14).
  • Geno Smith (#15), J.J. McCarthy (#16), and C.J. Stroud (#17) round out the top 20.
  • Players from the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are on bye, should not be in starting lineups.

Statistics:

  • Justin Herbert has been ranked #1 for two consecutive weeks.
  • Josh Allen has been consistently ranked in the top 5 for the past 4 weeks.
  • Lamar Jackson has thrown for over 300 yards in 5 of the past 7 games.
  • Patrick Mahomes has a pass completion percentage of 68% for the past 3 games.
  • Matthew Stafford has thrown 8 touchdowns this season.
  • Caleb Williams has averaged 25 points per game over his past 3 starts.
  • Dak Prescott has thrown for over 300 yards in 4 of the past 5 games.

Sources:

  • UPI (Alex Butler, October 30, 2025)
  • Fantasy football rankings (Credit: Alex Butler, UPI)