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NFL Week 10 is here and so are my quarterback fantasy football rankings.
The Derek Carr vs. Drew Lock showdown unexpectedly brings both firmly into QB1 contention this week. A smattering of quarterbacks like Justin Herbert, Teddy Bridgewater, Lamar Jackson, Ryan Tannehill, and Tua Tagovailoa make for an interesting bunch at the QB1/2 borderline. Carson Wentz’s mid-season ascent hits a skid.
Week 10’s Tiered Quarterback Rankings
| Rank | High Floor/High Ceiling QB1s | Team | Opponent | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | High Floor/High Ceiling QB1s | Team | Opponent | Breakdown |
| 1 | Russell Wilson | SEA | at LAR | Shootout on tap. |
| 2 | Kyler Murray | ARI | BUF | Murray's rushing is out of control. |
| 3 | Josh Allen | BUF | at ARI | Allen should have an answer for whatever his Week 10 counterpart does. |
| 4 | Deshaun Watson | HOU | at CLE | Shootout on tap. |
| 5 | Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | CIN | The Bengals' lackluster defense doesn't stand a chance against the Steelers' offensive machine. |
| 6 | Aaron Rodgers | GB | JAX | The Jags are allowing the 3rd-most fantasy* points to opposing signal callers. |
| 7 | Drew Lock | DEN | at LV | Low key shootout on tap here. Both teams are loaded with pass catchers yet feature lacking defenses. |
| 8 | Derek Carr | LV | DEN | Low key shootout on tap here. Both teams are loaded with pass catchers yet feature lacking defenses. |
| 9 | Jared Goff | LAR | SEA | The Seahawks are allowing 272.5 passing yards per game, most in the NFL but a margin of 50-yards*. |
| 10 | Drew Brees | NO | SF | San Fran puts out little resistance to opposing passing games. |
| 11 | Justin Herbert | LAC | MIA | Very tough match-up against Miami's revamped secondary. |
| 12 | Ryan Tannehill | TEN | IND | Very tough match-up but this offense is terrific. |
| Rank | High Floor/High Ceiling QB2s | Team | Opponent | Breakdown |
| 13 | Teddy Bridgewater | CAR | TB | Tough match-up but the Panthers' offense is firing on all cylinders. |
| 14 | Lamar Jackson | BAL | at NE | The rushing QBs could get things going. |
| 15 | Tua Tagovailoa | MIA | at LAC | Shootout on tap, plus a great matchup. |
| 16 | Cam Newton | NE | BAL | Newton's discovery of Jakobi Meyers is a great development. |
| 17 | Baker Mayfield | CLE | HOU | Shootout on tap, plus a great matchup. |
| 18 | Tom Brady | TB | at CAR | Teddy should force a shootout and the Panthers' defense should allow points to be scored. |
| 19 | Carson Wentz | PHI | at NYG | With the Eagles' offense returning to full health, Wentz is back in the fantasy conversation. |
| 20 | Joe Burrow | CIN | at PIT | Moderately tough fantasy match-up but the volume will be there. |
| Rank | High Floor/Shaky Ceiling QB2s | Team | Opponent | Breakdown |
| 21 | Jake Luton | JAX | at GB | Jaire Alexander will be a problem. |
| 22 | Matthew Stafford | DET | WAS | The absence of Kenny Golladay hurts. |
| 23 | Nick Foles | CHI | MIN | Great match-up. |
| 24 | Philip Rivers | IND | at TEN | Great match-up. |
| Rank | High Floor/Shaky Ceiling QB3s | Team | Opponent | Breakdown |
| 25 | Daniel Jones | NYG | PHI | Philly is allowing the 2nd-most QB rushing yards per game (31.1*). |
| 26 | Kirk Cousins | MIN | at CHI | Tough match-up. |
| 27 | Alex Smith | WAS | at DET | Great match-up, limited player. |
| 28 | Nick Mullens | SF | at NO | Deebo's potential return would aid his cause. |