Updated QB Fantasy Football Projections for Drafts - Baker Mayfield, Bo Nix, Dak Prescott, Justin Fields, Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy, Cam Ward, Brock Purdy

August 20, 2025

Updated fantasy football QB projections for drafts and the 2025 season. Nick Mariano's fantasy football projections for quarterbacks will help you win more.

It's officially time to dominate your fantasy football drafts, and our constantly-updated fantasy football QB projections can be used as another guide for your close calls among QBs. Along with our draft rankings, below you can check out our updated fantasy football quarterback QB) projections for 2025, including fantasy points projections for key quarterbacks such as Baker Mayfield, Bo Nix, Dak Prescott, Justin Fields, Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy, and Cameron Ward.

RotoBaller's lead NFL forecaster Nick Mariano has put these updated quarterback projections together based on recent news, injury updates, and preseason action. These projections will be refreshed and updated up until Week 1, and then every week during the season as well. Check out the most recent fantasy football injury news and updates for the preseason as well to stay updated and informed.

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Quarterback Fantasy Football News

• Lamar Jackson Dealing With Minor Foot Injury
• Browns Name Joe Flacco as Their Week 1 Starter
• Matthew Stafford Back At Practice
• Daniel Jones Named as Colts Starting Quarterback
• Baker Mayfield Will Sit Out Preseason Finale
• Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson Sr. Will Not Play in Colts Final Preseason Game
• Saints Yet to Name Their Starting Quarterback
• Kenny Pickett Returns to Team Drills on Tuesday

Quarterback Fantasy Football Projections

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Quarterback Fantasy Football Outlooks

Bo Nix, Denver Broncos

Not even quarterback Bo Nix's biggest supporters could have predicted the extent of success that he'd have in his first year with the Denver Broncos after they selected him 12th overall in the 2024 NFL draft. The Oregon product got off to a slow start early on before coming on strong in head coach Sean Payton's offense to finish with 3,775 passing yards, 29 touchdowns (second-most all time by a rookie QB), and 12 interceptions in 17 regular-season games to lead the Broncos to their first playoff appearance since 2016.

He added 92 rushing attempts for 430 yards and four TDs to finish as the QB8 in fantasy. What's even more impressive is that Nix was able to accomplish all of that with a lackluster ground game. Nix will need to be more efficient in Year 2 to take the next step, but his rushing upside gives him a safer floor at the position as at least a low-end fantasy QB1, and he should be even more comfortable in Payton's offense.

The Broncos added veteran tight end Evan Engram, who could be a reliable No. 2 target behind WR1 Courtland Sutton. If Denver's rushing attack improves on the shoulders of rookie RJ Harvey and J.K. Dobbins, Nix could be even more dangerous. RotoBaller has Nix ranked as the No. 8 fantasy QB.

Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys

Dak Prescott has oscillated between injured and healthy campaigns since 2019. In his healthy seasons (2019, 2021, and 2023), Dallas' long-time signal-caller averaged 20 fantasy points or better per game. 2022 and 2024 haven't been as fruitful. Last year, in particular, was his lowest FPPG effort in his nine-year career. A sputtering early-season run game stunted the Dallas offense, and Prescott wasn't quite on the same page with star receiver CeeDee Lamb. Not only should he and Lamb recapture their chemistry from previous seasons, but Dallas has added a deep threat they've lacked since Amari Cooper was traded.

George Pickens was fourth in deep targets and 14th in yards per reception (15.3) among wide receivers last season in Pittsburgh. Prescott isn't being treated as a QB1 as he has in past seasons, but is a safe late-round target for fantasy managers who pass on drafting the cream of the quarterback crop.

Justin Fields, New York Jets

Justin Fields began the 2024 season as the Pittsburgh Steelers' starting quarterback. Despite having a 4-2 record to open the season, Pittsburgh opted to bench Fields in favor of veteran Russell Wilson. Not surprisingly, Fields spurned Pittsburgh in free agency and opted to sign a two-year, $40 million deal with the New York Jets. Whether he is the team's long-term quarterback solution is very much up in the air. For now, Fields is set to begin the 2025 season as New York's QB1.

He showed last year that he still carries plenty of upside for fantasy football purposes. Fields averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game in his six starts and finished as a QB1 three times during that span. This was in large part due to his ability as a rusher.

The new Jets regime has made it clear they want to fully incorporate Fields' legs into its offense. One thing working against Fields is that it's unclear how long a leash he'll have if the team starts losing games. One thing is for certain. As long as Fields is starting, he's a viable fantasy football QB1.

Drake Maye, New England Patriots

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is in a prime position to take a second-year leap forward. The Patriots have overhauled their offense by improving on the offensive line and bringing in offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who has a history of success with young quarterbacks. Maye was a legitimate streaming option at quarterback in 2024. He threw for 2,276 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in 13 games. Most notably, Maye rushed for 421 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

His athleticism could unlock a serious fantasy season, especially since Maye was already a legitimate streaming option as a rookie. Additionally, the Patriots added wide receiver Stefon Diggs in free agency and drafted running back TreVeyon Henderson. The offense could still use another weapon or two, but those two additions are enough to boost Maye's stock.

In 2024, Maye displayed toughness in the pocket and immense talent. With the stability the Patriots appear to be attempting to provide, Maye could thrive. Year 2 is often the season in which quarterbacks take a massive leap forward. There is certainly no reason to believe that Maye will take a step back this season. Maye is being drafted as a mid-range QB2, but do not expect him to finish there.

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