Fantasy Football Player Notes
Week 14 Rankings
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Josh Allen
BUF (vs . CIN)
What do you get when you take the reigning MVP and Superman cosplayer and put them against one of the worst defenses in the history of the NFL? I would tell you, but this is a family-friendly platform, and the response isn't suitable for all ages. Thankfully, we'll all get to see the answer play out this Sunday when the Bills take on a revitalized Bengals team. Josh Allen may not be having the same kind of season that we have seen in the past, but he remains the QB1 for fantasy heading into Week 14. With Joe Burrow commanding the ship on the other side, this game is primed for two of the league's best QBs slinging it all game. The Bengals are coming off a big win against the Ravens, and held a (injured) Lamar Jackson to under 10 fantasy points. Injured is the keyword there, as they have not been able to stop anyone this season. In this matchup, we could see one of Allen's trademark six-touchdown performances.
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Dak Prescott
DAL (at DET)
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Matthew Stafford
LAR (at ARI)
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Jalen Hurts
PHI (at LAC)
Jalen Hurts has been solid this season, but far from the elite fantasy producer we have seen in the past. With three of his last four games finishing outside the top 12 at the position, fantasy managers are hoping he can turn it around in some plus matchups down the stretch. Unfortunately, the good matchups come after they take on the Chargers this week. The Chargers are allowing the third fewest fantasy points per game to the QB position, and allowing the second fewest passing touchdowns per game. It's a tough matchup, but with the Rams losing to the Panthers last week and the Bears with a tough schedule ahead, the Eagles have the opportunity to regain some field advantage in the playoffs. It's a tough matchup, but Hurts' rushing upside keeps him near the top of fantasy rankings in Week 14.
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Jared Goff
DET (vs . DAL)
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Joe Burrow
CIN (at BUF)
In his first game back, Burrow finished as the QB11 for the week. The high-end moments were there as Burrow had an 8.7% hero throw rate, while he also had spots where the rust was evident. Burrow also had only a 56.5% highly accurate throw rate and a 67.4% catchable target rate. Burrow will round back into form with more snaps in the coming weeks. This week will be a good litmus test. The Bills' pass defense has been one of the best in the league for the last few weeks. Since Week 9, Buffalo has allowed the eighth-fewest yards per attempt, the second-lowest passer rating, the tenth-fewest passing touchdowns (tied), and the second-lowest CPOE. Burrow could still be a QB1 this week, but he'll need to raise the bar of his play-to-play consistency quickly.
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7.
Patrick Mahomes II
KC (vs . HOU)
Coming off his second QB1 finish on a week this season, Mahomes has one of the hardest matchups ahead. Not only is the Texans' defense elite, but this game is massive for both teams as they try to scrap their way into a wild-card spot. We have seen the Texans stifle the league's best, most notably, holding Josh Allen to eight fantasy points on Thursday Night Football two weeks ago. On the season, they are allowing the fewest fantasy points to QBs per game. Then again, it is these must-win games that bring the best out of Mahomes. As a result, we have a real dilemma of an unstoppable force and an immovable object. I'd temper expectations for Mahomes, moving him into low-end QB1 territory.
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Lamar Jackson
BAL (vs . PIT)
Lamar Jackson isn't playing good football. There, I said it. He is the QB14 in fantasy points per game this season. The last time that he cleared 40 rushing yards in a game was Week 4 against the Chiefs, and he's done it only twice this season. After his four passing touchdown performance against the Dolphins in Week 9, Jackson has had only one passing touchdown. Across his last four games, he has finished as the QB15, QB29, QB25, and QB27 in weekly scoring. Since Week 10, among 35 qualifying passers, he ranks 16th in yards per attempt, 35th in highly accurate throw rate, and 29th in catchable target rate. It has been horrible. There's no way around that, and if Jackson can't supplement his struggling passing production with rushing equity, it's tough to trust him in fantasy. Now, as I write this, watch Jackson go out and have a massive bounce-back game against a struggling defense in a divisional game and spike everything I just said in my face. That's the risk of benching Jackson this week, but we can also say that he hasn't played well over the last four games. Since Week 9, Pittsburgh's pass defense has picked up the slack, allowing the seventh-fewest yards per attempt, the ninth-lowest passer rating, the fourth-lowest CPOE, and the eighth-lowest success rate per dropback.
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Jayden Daniels
WAS (at MIN)
Jayden Daniels will be back this week. He is the QB10 in fantasy points per game this season, averaging nine rushing attempts and 43.7 rushing yards per game with two rushing scores in his six games played. Among 42 qualifying passers, he ranks 20th in yards per attempt, 36th in highly accurate throw rate, 30th in catchable target rate, and 22nd in hero throw rate. Daniels should have success this week. Since Week 9, Minnesota's pass defense has improved, allowing the 13th-lowest success rate per dropback, the second-fewest passing touchdowns (tied), and the 13th-lowest passer rating, but the coverage matchup works in Daniels' favor. Minnesota has utilized two high at the highest rate in the NFL (66.4%). Against two high this season, Daniels ranks first in passer rating, seventh in yards per attempt, and first in CPOE. Minnesota still leads the NFL in blitz rate. Against the blitz, Daniels has ranked 16th in passer rating and 12th in fantasy points per dropback. Daniels should have a strong return to the lineup.
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Bo Nix
DEN (at LV)
Bo Nix might be the QB11 in fantasy points per game, but he has been extremely volatile this season and hasn't been a QB1 in weekly scoring since Week 8. Among 47 qualifying passers, he ranks 33rd in yards per attempt, 31st in CPOE, 28th in highly accurate throw rate, and 39th in catchable target rate. He struggled against this pass defense in Week 10 with only 150 passing yards, one passing touchdown, and 5.4 yards per attempt as the QB25 for the week. We'll see if he can fare better the second time around, but Nix should be viewed as a QB2 this week. Since Week 9, the Raiders have allowed the 11th-most yards per attempt, the eighth-highest CPOE, and ranked 15th in passer rating.
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Jordan Love
GB (vs . CHI)
Jordan Love is coming off his fourth QB1 outing of the season. Last week, he finished with 234 passing yards and four passing scores as the QB2 for the week against Detroit. Overall, Love is the QB17 in fantasy points per game. Among 42 qualifying passers, Love ranks seventh in yards per attempt, seventh in passing touchdowns (tied), 12th in catchable target rate, and fifth in hero throw rate. Last week, Chicago got Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnson back, but I still view this as a middle-of-the-road pass defense at best. Since Week 9, Chicago has allowed the 14th-highest yards per attempt, the seventh-most passing yards per game, and the ninth-highest CPOE. Love could be a QB1 again this week.
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Baker Mayfield
TB (vs . NO)
Baker Mayfield has seen a dip in his production in recent weeks. Overall, he is the QB16 in fantasy points per game. Since Week 7, he has finished as the QB7 in weekly scoring twice and as the QB18 or lower four times. Since Week 7, among 35 qualifying passers, he ranks 33rd in yards per attempt, 34th in CPOE, 19th in highly accurate throw rate, and 25th in catchable target rate. Mayfield could be a QB1 this week as the Saints' pass defense has been abysmal. Since Week 9, they have allowed the 12th-most yards per attempt, the 12th-highest passer rating and success rate per dropback, and the third-highest CPOE.
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Jacoby Brissett
ARI (vs . LAR)
Jacoby Brissett has been a QB1 in EVERY START he has made in 2025. I know it's crazy, but it's absolutely true. Since Week 6, Brissett has been the QB4 in fantasy points per game. During that span, he has ranked first in passing yards per game, fifth in passing touchdowns (tied), 14th in highly accurate throw rate, and 28th in hero throw rate. This week, he'll have a tough test. Since Week 9, the Rams have ranked 18th in success rate per dropback while also holding passing offenses to the 13th-fewest yards per attempt, the 14th-lowest CPOE, and forcing the most interceptions. Brissett has displayed the ability to overcome tough matchups, so I won't shy away from him this week.
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Trevor Lawrence
JAC (vs . IND)
Since Week 9, Trevor Lawrence has been the QB12 in fantasy points per game with QB1 outings in four of his last five games. Since Week 9, among 38 qualifying passers, Lawrence ranks 19th in passing yards per game, 11th in yards per attempt, 13th in highly accurate throw rate, tenth in catchable target rate, and 15th in hero throw rate. Since Week 9, Indy has ranked 16th in yards per attempt and success rate per dropback while allowing the 11th-lowest CPOE and passer rating. This should be considered an average matchup for Lawrence with Sauce Gardner out. Lawrence could be a low-end QB1 again this week.
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Daniel Jones
IND (at JAC)
Daniel Jones has fallen off a ton in recent weeks. Jones is dealing with a fractured fibula, and with his one rushing yard last week, we should consider any rushing upside off the table (for possibly the rest of the season). Since Week 9, Jones has been the QB16 in fantasy points per game, ranking 14th in yards per attempt, 18th in catchable target rate, and 18th in hero throw rate. He faces a Jacksonville pass defense that has been feasting on bad quarterback play. Since Week 9, they have allowed the fourth-lowest yards per attempt, the 12th-lowest CPOE, and the 11th-lowest success rate per dropback, but in that span they faced Geno Smith, Davis Mills, and Cam Ward among others. This is best viewed as an average matchup for Jones, but expecting more than QB2 production from Jones right now is asking too much.
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Sam Darnold
SEA (at ATL)
Since Week 7, Sam Darnold has fallen off some. He has been a QB1 twice in weekly scoring but QB24 or lower in four other games. Since Week 7, among 42 qualifying passers, he has ranked third in yards per attempt, fourth in hero throw rate, and third in highly accurate throw rate, but he has also been 29th in catchable target rate and 23rd in fantasy points per dropback. This could be the Darnold bounce-back spot. The Falcons' pass defense has had serious issues in recent weeks. Since Week 9, they have allowed the third-most passing yards per game, the ninth-most yards per attempt, the sixth-highest CPOE, and the 13th-highest success rate per dropback. Darnold's success against the blitz will also be pivotal this week. Atlanta has the second-highest blitz rate. I do have faith that Darnold can destroy it. Among 31 qualifying passers, Darnold ranks first in yards per attempt and tenth in adjusted completion rate against the blitz.
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Justin Herbert
LAC (vs . PHI)
It's difficult to consider Justin Herbert as anything but a worrisome QB2 this week. Herbert is slated to play this week after a short recovery time from surgery to repair a broken hand. I expect the Chargers to limit his dropbacks and his time in the pocket to absorb hits. Greg Roman would be wise to lean on the team's ground game and quick throws this week. Burn up time of possession and hopefully squeak out a win. It's not like we can even lean on a good matchup here for Herbert to give us some hope. Since Week 9, Philly has allowed the 12th-fewest yards per attempt, the third-lowest passer rating, and the seventh-lowest CPOE. Across their last four games, Philly also has the 14th-best time to pressure.
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Tyrod Taylor
NYJ (vs . MIA)
Last week, Tyrod Taylor managed his second QB1 performance of the season as the QB7 for the week. In his three starts this season, he has averaged seven rushing attempts and 36 rushing yards (one rushing touchdown). Among 47 qualifying passers, he ranks fifth in CPOE, 19th in highly accurate throw rate, and 20th in catchable target rate. Taylor should be able to exploit a Miami pass defense that, since Week 9, has allowed the 12th-most yards per attempt, the second-highest passer rating, the fourth-highest CPOE, and the 12th-most passing yards per game.
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Caleb Williams
CHI (at GB)
Caleb Williams continues to beat up on bad defenses and struggle against good ones. He has finished as the QB20 or lower in weekly scoring in six games this season. Among 42 qualifying passers, he ranks 22nd in yards per attempt, 34th in highly accurate throw rate, 39th in catchable target rate, and 28th in hero throw rate. Williams looks like he's headed for another "down" week. Since Week 9, Green Bay has allowed the second-fewest passing yards per game, the second-fewest passing touchdowns (tied), the eighth-lowest passer rating, and the 14th-lowest success rate per dropback.
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C.J. Stroud
HOU (at KC)
Since Week 8, C.J. Stroud has continued to play at a middling starter level. Since Week 8, among 46 qualifying passers, Stroud ranks sixth in yards per attempt but 34th in highly accurate throw rate, 29th in catchable target rate, and 33rd in hero throw rate. He could have a nice spike week in Week 14, though. The Chiefs' pass defense has been struggling. Since Week 9, they have allowed the sixth-highest yards per attempt, the fifth-most passing yards per game, the fourth-highest success rate per dropback, and they have generated the 13th-lowest pressure rate. Stroud is a QB2 that could turn in QB1 numbers this week.
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Tyler Shough
NO (at TB)
Tyler Shough has finished as the QB12 in weekly scoring in two of his last three games. Since Week 10, among 35 qualifying passers, Shough has ranked 14th in yards per attempt, second in CPOE, 22nd in highly accurate throw rate, 14th in catchable target rate, and 18th in hero throw rate. He has been showing some growth. He could flirt with QB1 production again this week. Since Week 9, the Bucs' pass defense has been pitiful, giving up the most passing yards per game, the second-most yards per attempt, the second-most passing touchdowns (tied), and the second-highest success rate per dropback.
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J.J. McCarthy
MIN (vs . WAS)
If there was ever a week for JJ McCarthy to flash the upside and potential that I think he still has, this is it. Can he do it? We shall see. It's a definite leap of faith when the product on the field to this point has been worrisome. In his six starts, McCarthy has only one QB1 finish. Among 47 qualifying passers, he is 43rd in yards per attempt, 45th in highly accurate throw rate, 46th in catchable target rate, and second in hero throw rate. The Commanders' pass defense looked improved last week, but I still don't think this is a good pass defense. Since Week 9, they have allowed the second-most passing yards per game, the most yards per attempt, the highest CPOE, and have ranked dead last in pressure rate.
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Tua Tagovailoa
MIA (at NYJ)
Tua Tagovailoa has been a middling QB2 for most of the season, with the upside for a low-end QB1 performance if everything breaks right. I don't think things will move in his favor for him to return to top 12 status this week. Among 47 qualifying passers, Tagovailoa ranks 25th in yards per attempt, 15th in highly accurate throw rate, and 21st in catchable target rate and hero throw rate. Since Week 9, the Jets have been an average to above-average pass defense, depending on the week. During that span, they have ranked 19th in yards per attempt while holding offenses to the 13th-lowest adjusted completion rate and the sixth-fewest passing touchdowns (tied). Tagovailoa likely logs another mid-to-low-end QB2 performance in Week 14.
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Aaron Rodgers
PIT (at BAL)
Aaron Rodgers is the QB24 in fantasy points per game, and now he's severely limited with a wrist injury. Rodgers hasn't finished as a QB1 since Week 7 against Cincy. He hasn't managed more than 205 passing yards or multiple passing touchdowns since Week 8. There's no way I'm playing Rodgers this week. Since Week 9, Baltimore has allowed the fifth-fewest yards per attempt, the lowest passer rating, the lowest CPOE, and the third-lowest success rate per dropback.
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Kirk Cousins
ATL (vs . SEA)
Kirk Cousins doesn't have a QB1 finish in weekly scoring this season. His best effort was against the Saints as QB14. He hasn't surpassed 240 passing yards in any game, and only once has he thrown for multiple touchdowns. I have zero interest in playing him this week against one of the best pass defenses in the NFL. Since Week 9, Seattle has held passers to the fifth-fewest passing yards per game, the lowest yards per attempt, the fourth-lowest passer rating, and the third-lowest CPOE.
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Geno Smith
LV (vs . DEN)
The last time Geno Smith faced this pass defense, he was the QB27 for the week with 143 passing yards, zero touchdowns, and 5.5 yards per attempt. I don't see Smith faring much better this time around. I have zero interest in starting him in fantasy in Week 14. Since Week 9, Denver has allowed the third-fewest yards per attempt, the fifth-lowest passer rating, the ninth-lowest CPOE, and the second-lowest success rate per dropback.
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Shedeur Sanders
CLE (vs . TEN)
In his two starts, Shedeur Sanders has finished as the QB18 and QB24 in weekly scoring. Since Week 12, among 36 qualifying passers, Sanders ranks sixth in yards per attempt, 23rd in highly accurate throw rate, 25th in hero throw rate, and eighth in deep ball rate. His aggressiveness downfield could work to his advantage in Week 14. The Titans have been a horrible pass defense, but they have also been giving up downfield production. Since Week 9, they have allowed the ninth-most passing yards per game, the third-highest yards per attempt, and the sixth-highest success rate per dropback. During that same timeframe, Tennessee has allowed the third-highest deep ball completion rate, the second-most deep passing yards per game, and the third-highest deep passer rating. Sanders could flirt with QB1 production if he hits a few explosives in the passing game this week.
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Cam Ward
TEN (at CLE)
Cam Ward is a sit this week. He has one game this season where he has finished higher than QB17 for the week. He hasn't passed for more than 265 yards in any game this season, and he has zero games with multiple passing touchdowns. Since Week 9, Cleveland has allowed the fourth-fewest passing yards per game, the tenth-lowest yards per attempt, the sixth-lowest passer rating, and the lowest success rate per dropback.
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29.
Trey Lance
LAC (vs . PHI)
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30.
Marcus Mariota
WAS (at MIN)
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31.
Mason Rudolph
PIT (at BAL)
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32.
Teddy Bridgewater
TB (vs . NO)
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33.
Max Brosmer
MIN (vs . WAS)
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34.
Tyler Huntley
BAL (vs . PIT)
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35.
Riley Leonard
IND (at JAC)
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36.
Joe Flacco
CIN (at BUF)
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37.
Davis Mills
HOU (at KC)
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38.
Malik Willis
GB (vs . CHI)
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39.
Tyson Bagent
CHI (at GB)
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40.
Aidan O'Connell
LV (vs . DEN)
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41.
Mitchell Trubisky
BUF (vs . CIN)
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42.
Jalen Milroe
SEA (at ATL)
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43.
Jimmy Garoppolo
LAR (at ARI)
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44.
Joe Milton III
DAL (at DET)
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45.
Jarrett Stidham
DEN (at LV)
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46.
Dillon Gabriel
CLE (vs . TEN)
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47.
Nick Mullens
JAC (vs . IND)
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48.
Zach Wilson
MIA (at NYJ)
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49.
Collin Hill
FA (BYE)
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50.
Tanner McKee
PHI (at LAC)
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51.
Spencer Rattler
NO (at TB)
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52.
Brandon Allen
TEN (at CLE)
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53.
Hendon Hooker
FA (BYE)
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54.
Quinn Ewers
MIA (at NYJ)
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55.
Blaine Gabbert
FA (BYE)
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56.
Jake Browning
CIN (at BUF)
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57.
Cooper Rush
BAL (vs . PIT)
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58.
Brett Rypien
IND (at JAC)
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59.
Taylor Heinicke
FA (BYE)
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60.
Will Howard
PIT (at BAL)
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61.
Drake Maye
NE (BYE)
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62.
Sam Howell
PHI (at LAC)
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63.
Jaxson Dart
NYG (BYE)
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64.
Gardner Minshew II
KC (vs . HOU)
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65.
Brock Purdy
SF (BYE)
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66.
Drew Lock
SEA (at ATL)
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67.
Bryce Young
CAR (BYE)
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68.
Case Keenum
CHI (at GB)
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69.
Joshua Dobbs
NE (BYE)
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70.
Jake Haener
NO (at TB)
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71.
Jameis Winston
NYG (BYE)
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72.
Trevor Siemian
TEN (at CLE)
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73.
Mac Jones
SF (BYE)
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74.
Shane Buechele
BUF (vs . CIN)
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75.
Andy Dalton
CAR (BYE)
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76.
Jeff Driskel
ARI (vs . LAR)
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77.
Graham Mertz
HOU (at KC)
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78.
Desmond Ridder
FA (BYE)
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79.
Anthony Richardson Sr.
IND (at JAC)
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80.
Kurtis Rourke
SF (BYE)
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81.
Michael Pratt
FA (BYE)
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82.
Seth Henigan
FA (BYE)
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83.
Matt Corral
FA (BYE)
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84.
Bryan Bennett
FA (BYE)
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85.
Matt Barkley
FA (BYE)
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