20 greatest fantasy football quarterback seasons of all-time
prince j. grimes
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 04: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151583 ORIG FILE ID: 2192443384
Before I get into our list of the greatest quarterback seasons in fantasy football history, make sure you check out our list of the 15 greatest seasons overall.
You'll notice the overall list is dominated by running backs, with a few quarterbacks and wide receivers sprinkled in, which is exactly why it's based on PPR scoring. Because, otherwise, it would've ended up a clone of this list. We wanted a little more variety for that one.
In standard-scoring fantasy football, though, quarterbacks account for a large majority of the greatest seasons ever (most in the last decade). They deserved their own list, so here it is.
20. 375 points: Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2021)
Dec 12, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
19. 378 points: Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles (2022)
Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, US; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts after scoring against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
18. 379 points: Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (2024)
Dec 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881075 ORIG FILE ID: 20241208_gav_sv5_077.jpg
Oct 19, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs for a touchdown against Dallas Cowboys free safety Xavier Woods (25) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-426782 ORIG FILE ID: 20201019_gma_sh2_141.jpg
16. 380 points: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers (2016)
Dec 24, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) rolls out against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin via USA TODAY Sports ORIG FILE ID: 20161224_gma_usa_163.jpg
15. 381 points: Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers (2021)
Dec 5, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
14. 382 points: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers (2020)
Dec 13, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) gestures during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-426888 ORIG FILE ID: 20201213_ojr_ af2_168.JPG
Dec 20, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is all smiles after third quarter touchdown against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Carolina Panthers defeat the New York Giants 38-35. Mandatory Credit: Jim O'Connor-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-224876 ORIG FILE ID: 20151220_ggw_sn3_173.JPG
12. 390 points: Tom Brady, New England Patriots (2007)
FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 16: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots looks to pass as Drew Coleman #30 of the New York Jets puts on the pressure on December 16, 2007 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 75558040 GTY ID: 58040EG012_NEW_YORK_JETS
11. 393 points: Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (2023)
Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-710679 ORIG FILE ID: 20231126_bs_sq4_0239.JPG
10. 394 points: Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints (2011)
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9. 395 points: Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (2020)
Dec 28, 2020; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass against the New England Patriots during the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-426929 ORIG FILE ID: 20201228_brf_fb7_0030.JPG
8. 396 points: Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (2022)
Dec 1, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass against the New England Patriots in the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
7. 397 points: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers (2011)
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6. 403 points: Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (2021)
Dec 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass against the New England Patriots in the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-451745 ORIG FILE ID: 20211226_jcd_sv3_042.JPG
4. 417 points: Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs (2018)
KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 28: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs audibles during the game against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
2. 416 points: Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs (2022)
Dec 18, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts after a play during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-489418 ORIG FILE ID: 20221218_tjt_at5_118.JPG
Dec 25, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) rolls out of the pocket with the ball during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881112 ORIG FILE ID: 20241225_tjt_at5_067.JPG
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