Every fantasy football season, there’s a handful of quarterbacks who look like can’t-miss picks—until they absolutely wreck your lineup. Whether it’s injuries, bad coaching, or flat-out disappointment, these guys are primed to let you down in 2025.
Before you grab one of these names thinking you found a gem, think again. Here are 15 quarterbacks who could sabotage your season before it even gets going.
15. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys)
Prescott probably won’t be running like he used to, and Dallas didn’t exactly get better around him. With youth rising at the position, Dak feels more like a fallback than a fantasy leader.
14. Bo Nix (Denver Broncos)
Nix showed flashes as a rookie, but there are still question marks surrounding Denver’s offense, and the leash could be short. Will the sophomore slump hit?
13. Jordan Love (Green Bay Packers)
Love was very solid in 2024, but can he do it again without touchdown luck and with a reshuffled WR group? Regression could hit hard if the Packers take a step back.
12. Justin Fields (New York Jets)
New team, same questions. Fields’ inconsistency and undefined role make him a risky fantasy bet.
11. Daniel Jones (Indianapolis Colts)
Jones is in a full-blown QB competition and hasn’t looked right in two years. Even in Superflex leagues, he’s tough to trust.
10. Sam Darnold (Seattle Seahawks)
Darnold had a nice year in Minnesota, but don’t expect that magic to follow him to Seattle. His history under pressure is a flashing red flag.
9. Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Lawrence hasn’t hit that elite tier and is now coming off shoulder surgery. He’s still more promise than production, and that’s dangerous in fantasy.
8. Jared Goff (Detroit Lions)
Goff’s 2024 stats are inflating his draft price, but don’t be fooled—he offers zero rushing upside and is due for a TD dip. A classic case of too expensive for what you’ll get.
7. Kyler Murray (Arizona Cardinals)
Murray’s legs keep him relevant, but he hasn’t returned consistent value since 2021. The offense still lacks weapons, and he’s always one awkward fall away from missing time.
6. Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears)
The rookie hype is off the charts, but Chicago’s growing pains are real. Drafting him as a locked-in QB1 could lead to early-season panic.
5. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs)
It feels weird to say, but Mahomes hasn’t been a fantasy stud lately. His deep-ball woes and lack of rushing production make his draft cost tough to justify.
4. Drake Maye (New England Patriots)
Maye has talent, but New England’s offense isn’t doing him any favors. Expecting a major Year 2 leap is probably wishful thinking.
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3. Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts)
The ceiling is massive, but the floor is just as low, with health concerns and passing struggles. It’s hard to build a reliable fantasy roster around weekly chaos.
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2. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins)
Tua’s injury history is scary, and the offense sputtered late last season. His value tanks quickly if he misses time—or even just one deep ball.
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1. Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
After a breakout year, Mayfield’s being drafted like it’ll happen again. But without Liam Coen and with limited rushing upside, he’s a screaming sell before Week 1.
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