Just one more quarterback than Bills’ Josh Allen in 2024 SI Fantasy rankings

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen became a fantasy football monster over the final five weeks of his rookie season and has maintained that status over the past five years.

When it comes to fantasy scoring potential, there’s arguably no better option than Allen, who has proven to be the ultimate dual threat.

Sports Illustrated fantasy guru Michael Fabiano released his initial position-by-position rankings for 2024 and he placed just one quarterback ahead of the Bills’ three-time NFL MVP finalist. Noting that “an influx of rushing production and elite play in general over the past few years has prompted another shift,” Fabiano cited Philadelphia Eagles starter Jalen Hurts as the quarterback option No. 1, followed by Allen in second place. Roster of 40 players.

Reigning Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes is in third place, followed by No. 4 Lamar Jackson and No. 5 CJ Stroud.

No player in NFL history has thrown for more touchdowns than Allen over the first six seasons of his career. Each of the last four years, the cyborg-like signal-caller has totaled more than 40 touchdowns while passing for more than 4,250 yards.

In 2019, his first full season as a starter, Allen recorded 3,089 passing yards, 20 touchdowns and nine interceptions. On the ground, he totaled 510 yards and scored nine touchdowns in 16 games.

Last year, Allen set an NFL single-season record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback. His 15 TD runs were one shy of the Bills franchise record held by Hall of Fame running back OJ Simpson. Hurts also ran for 15 touchdowns in 2023 and totaled more rushing yards than Allen, but the Buffalo quarterback recorded more passing yards and touchdown passes.