Top 10 dynasty quarterbacks heading into 2023
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player. 13. . . . Justin Herbert. 5
Justin Herbert leaps back up toward the top
Justin Herbert can be a scary move for many dynasty owners. So far, Herbert’s career has been a little bit of a roller coaster. In 2020, he finished QB9, then jumped to QB2 in 2021, falling to QB11 last year.
If you follow that logic, Herbert should finish in the top-5 this season. He’s never thrown for under 4,000 yards which is a boost to his numbers even with a rushing game from Austin Ekler. Having a running back that can catch and make a run for it helps the passing offense.
Last year was a career low for Herbert as injuries piled up on the team late in the season and Herbert was also dealing with rib issues.
In the 2023 NFL Draft, the Chargers selected WR Quentin Johnston to pair up with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. This should help Justin move the ball down the field and have a better outing in 2023.
At 25, Herbert is worth holding onto in dynasty. He’ll be entering a contract year after next season, so it’s likely the Chargers want to get something locked in this year.
player. 56. . . . Joe Burrow. 4
Will Joe Cool crack the top of the NFL QB hierarchy?
There should be no question that Joe Burrow is one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL. Two straight years, Burrow finished in the top 10 and last year he finished as QB4 scoring 21.4 points per game.
Burrow needs just a little more to be considered in the elite category for fantasy football. One of the only remaining “old school traditional” quarterbacks that drop back and pass in the pocket, Burrow limits his fantasy production to just his arm.
The top three have the ability to move and get down the field if they wanted to. While Burrow could, he would rather make the play with his arm and move the ball down the field that way.
None of that is a bad thing. Having Joe as your quarterback in dynasty is a solid choice considering he is near the top each year. Forgetting about the season he tore his ACL, Burrow has always been in the top 10, which should increase his fantasy value.