Week 8 QB Fantasy Football Rankings

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It's important to have a sound quarterback strategy in fantasy football.

Whether you're starting a high-profile stud every week or constantly picking up a new streaming QB, the quarterback position scores more points than any other on average.

To help you out, I put together this summary of our top 10 ranked quarterbacks for week 8.

You can also check out our full list of QB rankings or use our free who should I start tool for an interactive way to use our fantasy football rankings.

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Lastly, the Raiders, Seahawks, Cardinals, Lions, Rams and Jaguars have a bye this week so keep that in mind when setting your lineup.


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Full Rankings

If you want to dive head-first into the full set of projections for this week, here are our rankings for each format:

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Rankings Summary

1. Patrick Mahomes - QB (KC)

Last week, Patrick Mahomes faced the Raiders. He threw for 286 passing yards, 3 touchdowns and zero interceptions. We're projecting 242.5 passing yards, 1.2 touchdowns and 1.1 interceptions for Patrick Mahomes this week as he faces the Commanders.

2. Dak Prescott - QB (DAL)

Dak Prescott threw for 264 passing yards, 3 touchdowns and zero interceptions versus the Washington Commanders last week. We're projecting 240.2 passing yards, 1.1 touchdowns and 1.1 interceptions for Dak Prescott this week as he faces the Broncos.

3. Joe Flacco - QB (CIN)

Joe Flacco played against the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. He threw for 342 passing yards, 3 touchdowns and zero interceptions. He faces the Jets this week. Flacco is projected for 241.4 passing yards, 1.1 touchdowns and 1.0 interceptions.

4. Bo Nix - QB (DEN)

Our system projects Bo Nix for 207.0 passing yards, 0.8 touchdowns and 0.9 interceptions versus the Cowboys this week. Last week, Nix faced the Giants. He threw for 279 passing yards, 2 touchdowns and zero interceptions.

5. Tua Tagovailoa - QB (MIA)

Tua Tagovailoa faces the Atlanta Falcons this week. We're projecting him for 227.9 passing yards, 1.1 touchdowns and 1.1 interceptions. Tagovailoa threw for 100 passing yards, zero touchdowns and 3 interceptions versus the Cleveland Browns last week.

6. Josh Allen - QB (BUF)

We're projecting 171.0 passing yards, 0.7 touchdowns and 0.8 interceptions for Josh Allen this week as he faces the Panthers. Allen was off last week with a bye.

7. Andy Dalton - QB (CAR)

Andy Dalton threw for 60 passing yards, zero touchdowns and zero interceptions versus the New York Jets last week. He is up against the Bills this week. Our system projects him for 223.3 passing yards, 0.9 touchdowns and 1.0 interceptions.

8. Baker Mayfield - QB (TB)

Baker Mayfield played against the Detroit Lions last week. He threw for 228 passing yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception. He is playing against the New Orleans Saints this week. Mayfield is projected for 207.2 passing yards, 0.9 touchdowns and 1.1 interceptions.

9. Justin Herbert - QB (LAC)

We're projecting 194.1 passing yards, 0.8 touchdowns and 0.8 interceptions for Justin Herbert this week as he faces the Vikings. Herbert played against the Indianapolis Colts last week. He threw for 420 passing yards, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.

10. Kirk Cousins - QB (ATL)

Against the 49ers last week, Kirk Cousins threw for zero passing yards, zero touchdowns and zero interceptions. Our system projects Kirk Cousins for 194.4 passing yards, 0.9 touchdowns and 0.8 interceptions versus the Dolphins this week.

For more, check out our full rankings here.

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