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Quarterbacks are uber valuable in the National Football League (just look at their salaries!), and their stock has risen in dynasty leagues as well. In fact, having a good, young field general with some upside, perceived or deserved, is certainly something managers need to focus on in drafts.
With that said, here's my look at the top 40 fantasy quarterbacks for those entering the world of dynasty fantasy leagues. As you'll see, age is far more important than in redraft formats.
Other dynasty fantasy football rankings: Top 200 | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Tight Ends
2024 Dynasty Startup Rankings: Quarterback
Dynasty QB Values to Target
J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings
McCarthy might not open his career in Minnesota as the starter, but he's their long-term franchise quarterback. He'll have the advantage of playing in a pass-laden offense under coach Kevin O'Connell, and throwing to Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison is an obvious positive.
Will Levis, Tennessee Titans
Levis, entering his second NFL season, should be much better in the stat sheets in Year 2 and moving forward. New coach Brian Callahan is an offensive-minded addition who likes to throw the football. Levis also has added weapons in Tony Pollard and Calvin Ridley for the next few seasons.
Dynasty QB Risks to Avoid
Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
Herbert is a young and talented quarterback who has been a valuable fantasy asset. So, why would he be a player to avoid? Well, new coach Jim Harbaugh and OC Greg Roman like to run the ball rather than throw it, and Herbert's offensive weapons as a whole come with a lot of question marks.
Daniel Jones, New York Giants
Jones is a young field general, but he's coming off a dreadful 2023 campaign that saw him regress both on the field and in the stat sheets. The Giants did add a potential star in Malik Nabers, but I still question how much longer Jones will keep the starting gig in the Big Apple (or elsewhere) .
This article was originally published on www.si.com as Top 40 Dynasty Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings for Startup Drafts in 2024.
