When it comes to fantasy football, few topics spark more debate than the most polarizing players – those whose values vary wildly from one expert to another. These are the quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends that divide rankings, dominate draft-day discussions and often determine whether you’re a contender or pretender.
In this article, we asked our collection of Featured Pros to weigh in on players at the quarterback position with a high standard deviation, meaning analysts are all over the board in how they rank them. Whether it’s a breakout candidate you should be targeting or a risky pick to fade, our experts share who they’re significantly higher or lower on and why. Let’s dive into the most hotly debated names ahead of the 2025 fantasy football season.
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Who is one quarterback with a high standard deviation you are higher or lower on and why?
Trevor Lawrence (QB – JAC)
“The 2025 season is setting up to be a really good year for Trevor Lawrence. The Jaguars found a gem in 2024 with Brian Thomas Jr., and I think they found another one with rookie Travis Hunter. Make no mistake, Hunter is viewed by scouts and NFL execs as having the same level of talent as the cream of last year’s draft class, Malik Nabers and Marvin Harrison Jr. The Jaguars’ talented wideouts, combined with a shaky defense, are a recipe for a lot of shootouts/fantasy points in Jacksonville. With a consensus ranking of QB19, Lawrence seems like a bargain for shrewd drafters willing to look past last year’s disappointing numbers.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)
Matthew Stafford (QB – LAR)
“Matthew Stafford is far from an exciting, young option at quarterback these days, but he is being undervalued as a late-round option. Stafford will once again have two alpha receivers to target with Davante Adams joining a hopefully healthy Puka Nacua in 2025. They added athleticism at tight end with rookie Terrance Ferguson as well. This is still the same high-octane Sean McVay offense that has allowed Stafford to attempt over 500 passes in the last two years. Although there is no rushing upside whatsoever, Stafford could outproduce quarterbacks like C.J. Stroud, Jordan Love, Trevor Lawrence and Brock Purdy, who are all being drafted earlier.”
– Pierre Camus (Fantasy Endgame)
Jared Goff (QB – DET)
“Jared Goff is a quarterback I am staying away from this season. He lost two of his offensive linemen and one of the best offensive coordinators in the league this past season. I wouldn’t be surprised if the offense takes a step back through this transitional season. Goff could easily finish outside of the top 15 in fantasy points per game, and I would rather take a swing on someone like Brock Purdy, who has been a top-10 fantasy quarterback in points per game the last two seasons.”
– Nick Penticoff (Fantasy Football Astronauts)
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