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The fantasy football playoffs are coming. That means it is time to finalize rosters and make sure the starting lineup is as strong as possible. There is nothing worse than a fantasy football playoff loss because a player was in the lineup when they shouldn't have been.
Quarterback is a crucial position in fantasy football all year. However, weather, injuries, and other factors make it an important one to watch late in the year. Here are our Week 14 fantasy football quarterback rankings with all that in mind.
Week 14 fantasy football quarterback rankings: Start 'Em
Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs were fresh off a bye on Sunday night, yet Patrick Mahomes struggled to put up any big numbers. He finished with 184 passing yards and zero touchdowns, but did add one as a runner. That run is why his Week 13 was not a total bust.
That marks two rough games in a row for Mahomes. Before Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos, he also failed to get into the end zone against the Dallas Cowboys.
But there may be a blessing coming in Week 14 as the Chiefs are set to take on the Las Vegas Raiders. The two teams met a few weeks back, and Mahomes had five touchdowns along with 406 yards. So if you needed a sign to play Mahomes, here it is in the form of the Raiders defense.
Taylor Heinicke, Washington Football Team
Taylor Heinicke makes this list as an option for fantasy football owners who may not have a top-tier quarterback on the roster. He has been trending upward the past four weeks and has only had one game this year without a touchdown.
His opponent this week is the Dallas Cowboys, who own one of the NFL's worst pass defenses with 261 yards allowed per game. Factor that in with Heinicke's stretch of touchdowns and he can have a solid performance in fantasy football if he can avoid any turnovers.
Again, he may not be a top option, but he is a solid choice if needed.
Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints
Yes, we are talking about the same Taysom Hill who tossed four interceptions last week against the Cowboys. And yes, it's the same Hill who is dealing with a finger injury.
But it's important to remember Hill still had a good fantasy performance last week thanks to his 101 rushing yards. An interception or two is not going to sink his day because of his rushing abilities, and he may be running more because of his hurt finger.
Moreove, his New Orleans Saints are taking on the lowly New York Jets this week. So expect a much better outing a week after Gardner Minshew was able to carve up the Jets defense. Hill should have a monster day both through the air and on the ground.
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Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Burrow was lighting up opposing NFL defenses at the start of the season. He has since cooled down and is now also dealing with a pinky injury. He appears to be ready to go, but that is notable in such a crucial week of fantasy football.
In general, Burrow has struggled as of late. He has five interceptions in his last four games, but only three touchdowns in that span. However, he does have two rushing touchdowns in that timeframe as well.
The finger injury is just too big of a red flag in such a crucial week. Look away from the young Burrow, who remains a streaky player, healthy or not.
Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers
Cam Newton feels like a great option in fantasy football because of his reputation. But too much is going on with him and the Carolina Panthers to trust him this week.
Newton went 5/21 for 92 yards and two interceptions in his last start against Miami. The Panthers, as a result, fired offensive coordinator Joe Brady over the weekend. The system isn't going to change, but it is clear Newton is not his former self.
This will mark Newton's third start of the 2021 season, and there are just too many unknowns for fantasy football owners. Newton is not a wise choice for the playoffs and may not be a solid starting option until 2022, if he even has a job.
Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks
Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks may have brought back some faith to the fanbase after Sunday's win over the San Francisco 49ers. But the Seahawks are still 4-8 on the year, and Wilson only had 231 yards and two touchdowns in Week 13.
He has continued to struggle since returning from injury in Week 10 and, like Newton, may be coasting off his reputation in fantasy football. But it's not wise to set a lineup so late in the season.
Wilson is not doing enough with his legs to make up for his lackluster numbers through the air either. A matchup against Houston seems enticing in fantasy football, but there are too many question marks to have confidence in the Seahawks veteran. It is never a good sign when the main storyline surrounding a player has to do with offseason trade rumors.
The top 10 quarterbacks to start in fantasy football in Week 14
- Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns
- Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders
- Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints vs. New York Jets
- Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams
- Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Buffalo Bills
- Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Football Team
- Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears
- Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers vs. New York Giants
- Taylor Heinicke, Washington Football Team vs. Dallas Cowboys
