Week 9 quarterbacks rankings
Week 9 2026 QB rankings: every quarterback's half-PPR, PPR and standard projection with Margin's 80% range and the matchup. Top: Brock Purdy (22.3), Josh Allen (21.6), Joe Burrow (21.0).
Every quarterback in week 9, by half-PPR projection
| Rank | Player | Team | Game | Half | 80% range | PPR | Std |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brock Purdy | SF | vs LV | 22.3 | 10.2–31.3 | 22.3 | 22.3 |
| 2 | Josh Allen | BUF | @ MIN | 21.6 | 10.4–29.7 | 21.6 | 21.6 |
| 3 | Joe Burrow | CIN | @ ATL | 21.0 | 9.8–29.1 | 21.0 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Drake Maye | NE | vs GB | 20.7 | 9.5–28.8 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| 5 | Patrick Mahomes | KC | vs NYJ | 20.7 | 9.5–28.8 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| 6 | Trevor Lawrence | JAX | @ BAL | 19.5 | 8.2–27.2 | 19.5 | 19.5 |
| 7 | Dak Prescott | DAL | @ IND | 18.9 | 7.6–26.6 | 18.9 | 18.9 |
| 8 | Sam Darnold | SEA | vs ARI | 18.9 | 7.6–26.6 | 18.9 | 18.9 |
| 9 | Jared Goff | DET | @ MIA | 18.6 | 7.3–26.3 | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| 10 | Matthew Stafford | LAR | @ WAS | 18.4 | 7.7–27.2 | 18.4 | 18.4 |
| 11 | Malik Willis | MIA | vs DET | 17.5 | 6.8–26.3 | 17.5 | 17.5 |
| 12 | Tyler Shough | NO | vs CLE | 17.1 | 7.2–26.1 | 17.1 | 17.1 |
| 13 | Jayden Daniels | WAS | vs LAR | 17.0 | 7.1–26.0 | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| 14 | Kyler Murray | MIN | vs BUF | 16.8 | 6.9–25.8 | 16.8 | 16.8 |
| 15 | J.J. McCarthy | NYG | @ PHI | 16.6 | 6.7–25.6 | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| 16 | Bryce Young | CAR | vs DEN | 16.4 | 6.5–25.4 | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| 17 | Baker Mayfield | TB | @ CHI | 15.9 | 6.0–24.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 |
| 18 | Caleb Williams | CHI | vs TB | 15.9 | 6.0–24.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 |
| 19 | Jordan Love | GB | @ NE | 15.8 | 5.9–24.8 | 15.8 | 15.8 |
| 20 | Kirk Cousins | LV | @ SF | 15.7 | 6.4–24.6 | 15.7 | 15.7 |
| 21 | Michael Penix Jr. | ATL | vs CIN | 15.7 | 6.4–24.6 | 15.7 | 15.7 |
| 22 | C.J. Stroud | HOU | @ LAC | 15.6 | 6.3–24.5 | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| 23 | Bo Nix | DEN | @ CAR | 15.1 | 5.8–24.0 | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| 24 | Daniel Jones | IND | vs DAL | 14.9 | 5.7–23.8 | 14.9 | 14.9 |
| 25 | Deshaun Watson | CLE | @ NO | 14.8 | 5.6–23.7 | 14.8 | 14.8 |
| 26 | Justin Herbert | LAC | vs HOU | 14.0 | 4.8–22.9 | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| 27 | Geno Smith | NYJ | @ KC | 13.2 | 4.6–22.8 | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| 28 | Tanner McKee | PHI | vs NYG | 12.1 | 3.5–21.7 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| 29 | Joe Fagnano | BAL | vs JAX | 11.2 | 2.6–20.8 | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| 30 | Gardner Minshew II | ARI | @ SEA | 10.4 | 1.8–20.0 | 10.4 | 10.4 |
Easiest matchups for quarterbacks in week 9
The defenses that allow the most QB points, schedule-adjusted.
| Defense | Rank | Vs average | Facing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 1st most of 32 | +3.1 | MIA |
| Washington Football Team | 2nd most of 32 | +2.8 | LAR |
| Dallas Cowboys | 3rd most of 32 | +1.9 | IND |
| Arizona Cardinals | 5th most of 32 | +1.8 | SEA |
| Chicago Bears | 6th most of 32 | +1.5 | TB |
Other positions in week 9
Questions
Who are the top quarterbacks for week 9?
By Margin's half-PPR projection: Brock Purdy (22.3), Josh Allen (21.6), Joe Burrow (21.0).
Which defenses are the easiest matchups for quarterbacks in week 9?
Detroit Lions (+3.1 a game), Washington Football Team (+2.8 a game), Dallas Cowboys (+1.9 a game), Arizona Cardinals (+1.8 a game), Chicago Bears (+1.5 a game).
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