Everyone loves a good comeback story, especially in fantasy football. Whether it was an early-season injury, a disappointing stretch of games, or simply falling short of expectations, some players just didn’t deliver in 2024. But not all letdowns are created equal. With new opportunities, improved situations, and lessons learned, several fantasy assets are primed for redemption in 2025.

In this article, our collection of Featured Pros analysts highlights the Players Who Deserve a Second Chance. Who are those worth re-evaluating before you write them off completely in your draft prep? Let’s take a look at the names the experts believe are ready to bounce back.

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Players Who Deserve A Second Chance

Which player deserves a second chance in 2025 despite a disappointing 2024?

Travis Kelce (TE – KC)

“While his Fantasy Owners last season may have felt they were cheated on as Taylor Swift had her name mentioned more times than the number of yards (823) Travis Kelce had last season. Despite that stat, Travis did manage 97 receptions, only to go with three TDs. Sure the days of Kelce playing like prime Gronkowski may be over, but if you can get the Hall of Fame Tight End in the Mid/Late Rounds of your Draft, he is worth the bait as it is far better dealing with him than a player with more potential than certainty. Classic example would be 2022/23/24 Kyle Pitts, give me 2025 Travis Kelce instead.”
– Muntradamus (Beast Dome)

Christian Kirk (WR – HOU)

“I know it has been a bumpy ride for Christian Kirk over the last two seasons, but I’m reinvesting for 2025. Kirk is still on the right side of 30 years old and didn’t show any signs that he was slowing down last year before being sidelined by another injury. The injury risk for Kirk will be priced into his ADP (since he hasn’t played a full 17 games since 2022), but his upside won’t be. Last year, among 113 qualifying wide receivers, Kirk ranked 14th in separation score and 20th in route win rate (per Fantasy Points Data). With Tank Dell likely sidelined for most of the season and Stefon Diggs gone, Kirk could walk away as a wonderful value pick for 2025 as the Texans’ clear WR2 behind Nico Collins.”
– Derek Brown (FantasyPros)

Najee Harris (RB – LAC)

“Najee Harris absolutely deserves another chance this season. Despite playing behind a struggling Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line last year, he still managed to produce 204.6 points in PPR leagues, showcasing his resilience and talent. Now with the Los Angeles Chargers, Harris joins a team with a much stronger offensive line, ranked 12th by PFF in 2024, and a run-first philosophy under head coach Jim Harbaugh. This setup is tailor-made for Harris to thrive, allowing him to leverage his powerful running style and consistent production. With these improvements, Harris has the potential to elevate his game and become a key asset for the Chargers’ offense.”
– Lawrence Iacona (Gridiron Experts)

“Everyone was clamoring for Jaylen Warren over Najee Harris last year, and rightfully so as he looked to be the better RB, but at 6-foot-1 and 242 pounds, Najee Harris bruises into the Chargers’ starting RB job having not missed a single game since being selected in the first round of the 2021 draft. On top of that, since 2021, he leads the league in forced missed tackles (rushing and receiving) with 299, he’s the only active RB that has rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of the last four years (and one of only 14 RBs in NFL history to rush for 1,000+ in their first four seasons), and he’s fifth among all active RBs with runs of 10+ yards (104). Harris fits perfectly into the Harbaugh-Roman ecosystem, and if his usage remains high and the offense gels, 1,300 rushing yards and 10+ TDs isn’t unrealistic.”
– Avery Thrasher (The Branded Sports)

Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR – ARI)

“Marvin Harrison Jr. didn’t live up to the unfair rookie hype in 2024. I won’t be letting the sour taste that we dosed ourselves effect where I rank the 22yo in 2025. All I ask of Marv is that he doesn’t, once again, rank dead last in reception percentage.”
– Seth Miller (Crossroads Fantasy Football)

“Marvin Harrison Jr. showed glimpses of being a fantasy star in 2024, but for whatever reason, never got fully on track. In his sophomore year, with the same offense, Harrison Jr. should be a lot more comfortable with the playbook. That familiarity should translate into better stats and fantasy numbers. Although Ringo is willing to pay full price on draft day, he’ll gladly take a discount for one of the best young WRs in the game.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)

Caleb Williams (QB – CHI)

“The expectations for Caleb Williams in year one simply were too high. What also did not help him was Jayden Daniels making the NFL look remarkably easy. Daniels’ highs made Williams’ lows look way worse than what they were. The Bears were a mess on offense last year, and what did they do this offseason? Not only did they hire a fantastic, young, offensive mind in former Lions OC Ben Johnson to be their head coach, but the Bears also spent valuable resources improving the middle of their offensive line, which needed help in the worst way. This will not only create a run game for Chicago but also give Caleb Williams plenty of time to go through all of his reads and make plays downfield. Currently, the consensus QB14, the idea of pairing Williams in a single quarterback format with a solid option such as Justin Herbert or Brock Purdy is extremely appealing at that cost.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)

Trevor Lawrence (QB – JAC)

“Trevor Lawrence had an awful 2024 season, ending the year as the QB27, averaging 14.5 fantasy points per game. He missed seven games because of injury, including the final four with a concussion. However, Lawrence averaged 19.2 fantasy points per game over his final five healthy contests, totaling 19.6 or more in three outings. More importantly, the Jacksonville Jaguars improved their offensive line with the additions of Robert Hainsey and Patrick Mekari in free agency. Furthermore, they hired former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen as their new head coach. Last season, Coen’s led offense resulted in Baker Mayfield having a career year, finishing as the QB4, averaging 21.5 fantasy points per game despite multiple injuries to his receiving core. Lawrence will be one of my top draft targets this upcoming season, especially in superflex leagues.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)

Garrett Wilson (WR – NYJ)

“Garrett Wilson is WR17 and No. 37 overall in the FantasyPros Expert Consensus rankings. He’s no longer being regarded as a budding star and consensus top-12 receiver. But Wilson has had the deck stacked against him during his first three years in the league. He was saddled with terrible quarterbacks in Years 1 and 2, and in Year 3, he had to share targets with Aaron Rodgers‘ bestie, Davante Adams. Now, Wilson is back to being the Jets’ clear No. 1 receiver, and he’s being reunited with his old teammate at Ohio State, QB Justin Fields. It’s not as if Wilson has been a colossal disappointment. He’s been a 1,000-yard receiver for three straight years and reached 100 receptions for the first time last season. Wilson’s best years are still ahead of him, and I’d love to get him in the third round this year.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)

Rome Odunze (WR – CHI)

“While Rome Odunze put up solid numbers as a rookie, his points per game average was a meager 8.5, making him a dart-throw FLEX at best. With Keenan Allen‘s departure and the addition of play-calling wizard Ben Johnson as the HC, Adunze could be in for a role resembling Amon-Ra St. Brown‘s in Detroit. His sure-handedness and ball skills could make him a formidable power slot WR in 2025, making him a steal in drafts.”
– Lee Wehry (FantasyPros)

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