Fantasy football analysts are dissecting the 2026 quarterback landscape, and the latest tier rankings from analyst Heath Cummings offer a clear roadmap for draft preparation.
At the top of the board, Allen Taylor is projected to deliver 25.2 fantasy points per game, positioning him as a premier QB1 despite a recent dip in performance.
Close behind, Brock Purdy emerges as the most compelling value pick, having posted QB4 production in recent weeks and ranking as QB1 after Week 17 of the 2025 season.
Meanwhile, Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. have slipped to the bottom tier, reflecting concerns about competition for starting roles and the difficulty of projecting 17 starts.
Tier 2 is headed by Daniels, whose injury history and volatile floor are offset by the arrival of Stefon Diggs, boosting his upside.
Caleb Williams and Justin Herbert also sit in Tier 2, but they face a run‑heavy scheme under Mike McDaniel that could limit their ceiling.
Quarterbacks in Tier 3 include Goff and Purdy again, with Goff projected as a top‑12 option but offering less upside than Purdy, making him more attractive in Superflex formats.
Later rounds feature mobile quarterbacks with rushing upside but notable inconsistency, traits that can swing matchups but also introduce volatility.
Draft Strategy Takeaways
The hierarchy of tiers suggests that securing a high‑upside quarterback early can pay dividends, especially when the player offers both passing and rushing threats.
In Superflex leagues, the added flexibility amplifies the value of quarterbacks who can start in multiple formats, such as Goff and Purdy, who are projected as top‑12 but differ in upside.