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Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season has arrived. With it comes the final sprint toward the fantasy football playoffs. At this point in the year, every lineup decision carries outsized weight. One wrong start could derail months of preparation. Meanwhile, one savvy play could secure your postseason berth.
Fortunately for managers, the quarterback landscape remains rich with dependable elite options. We also have steady mid-tier performers and intriguing matchup streamers capable of producing week-winning numbers.
Week 12 reminded us again why quarterback remains the most defining position in fantasy football. The stars mostly delivered, the mid-tier kept fantasy afloat, and the sleepers occasionally exploded when the matchup aligned. With no teams on bye in Week 13, the player pool is as deep as it has been all year. Now it’s time to sort through the chaos and rank the passers who can carry your lineup toward the playoffs.
With that in mind, here are the quarterbacks who stand out above the rest and the hidden gems waiting to boost your lineup.
Of course, Lamar Jackson remains one of the most dangerous dual-threat quarterbacks in football. His recent stretch, though, has tested the patience of fantasy football managers. In Week 12’s 23–10 win over the Jets, Jackson completed 13 of 23 passes for 153 yards. He also failed to throw a touchdown for the second time in three games. His rushing output of just 57 yards total over his last three contests has also dipped. That obectively limits his fantasy ceiling.
Here is the key, though: even in this ‘down’ phase, Jackson’s floor remains higher than most quarterbacks’ median outcomes. Baltimore’s offense still runs through him. His explosiveness is one hot streak away from resurfacing. With a divisional duel against the Bengals up next, Jackson remains a must-start QB1 with bounce-back potential written all over him.
Week 12 marked a rarity. Josh Allen failed to throw a touchdown pass for the first time since Week 2. The Texans also sacked him eight times. That matched the total from his previous four games combined. Still, even when Buffalo’s offense sputters, Allen’s volume and playmaking give him a floor most quarterbacks can only envy. His rushing usage fluctuates from week to week. However, his red-zone involvement remains elite. A full 10 days of rest should help reset Buffalo’s offense. Also, a trip to Pittsburgh presents a prime get-right opportunity. Despite a clunker in Week 12, Allen stays locked in as an elite fantasy football quarterback.
Bo Nix delivered one of his steadiest performances of the season in Week 12. He completed 24 of 37 passes for 295 yards in Denver’s 22–19 upset win over Kansas City. He didn’t find the end zone. That said, Nix protected the football and kept Denver’s offense on schedule. Sure, consistency has been his calling card. However,...
