Dynasty fantasy football is arguably the best because it allows players to treat their team like an NFL general manager. There is no reset every year, and fantasy players have two pathways to improve their team – the rookie draft and trades.
Therefore, let’s dive into the top dynasty asset for every NFL team. These players aren’t necessarily the highest-drafted guys in a dynasty startup draft. Instead, the picks are the player on each NFL team with the best combination of immediate value and long-term outlook.
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Top Dynasty Fantasy Football Assets for Every NFL Team
AFC East
While he didn’t finish as the QB1 last year, Allen remains the top quarterback in fantasy football. The superstar has had a top-two finish in five consecutive seasons. Furthermore, Allen proved he didn’t need an elite wide receiver to be a fantasy superstar. Khalil Shakir was the only Bill with over 560 receiving yards in 2024. Meanwhile, Allen still had 12 rushing touchdowns despite James Cook leading the NFL with 16 rushing scores.
After an outstanding rookie year, Achane had another excellent season in 2024 despite Miami’s struggles on offense. While his rushing yards per attempt declined from 7.8 as a rookie to 4.5 last year, the former Texas A&M star became a massive weapon in the passing game. He led all running backs in receptions (78), receiving yards (592), and touchdowns (six). Achane should be the focal point of the offense, with Tyreek Hill aging and Jaylen Waddle severely regressing over the past few seasons.
Many were surprised to see the Patriots draft Henderson after making massive contract commitments to Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson last offseason. Yet, that only helps the former Ohio State star’s dynasty value. Last year, Stevenson and Gibson were two of the least explosive runners, combining for only 14 breakaway runs (15 yards or more), accounting for 3.6% of their 390 rushing attempts. Henderson should quickly take over as the featured guy in the backfield because of his big-play abilities.
Unfortunately, Wilson has played with several below-average quarterbacks in his career. However, he was outstanding last season with Aaron Rodgers. The former Ohio State was the WR10, averaging a career-high 14.8 PPR fantasy points per game, finishing fourth in the NFL with 154 targets. While Justin Fields is far from an elite passer, Wilson was successful with him in college. More importantly, it’s only a matter of time until the star wide receiver gets a star quarterback.
AFC North
Jackson was always a fantasy superstar because of his rushing abilities, averaging 913 yards and 4.7 touchdowns on the ground per season since taking over as the starter in 2019. However, he has become one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL and fantasy football, with Todd Monken as the offensive coordinator over the past two years. Jackson has had his two best seasons in competition rate and passing yards with Monken, totaling a career-high 41 passing touchdowns in 2024 despite having under 475 attempts.
Last year, Chase was the far-and-away the WR1, averaging 23.7 PPR fantasy points per game. The superstar won the triple crown, leading the NFL in receptions (127), receiving yards (1,708), and touchdowns (17). Furthermore, he was the first player in league history to have over 1,700 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns in the same season. With him and Joe Burrow locked up long-term, there is no reason why fantasy players shouldn’t take Chase with the 1.01 pick in 1QB dynasty startup drafts.
Unfortunately, the Browns still haven’t figured out the quarterback position. However, they do have their new franchise running back. Judkins had an outstanding college career, leading the SEC in rushing yards (1,567) and touchdowns (16) as a freshman in 2022 at Ole Miss. More importantly, he should be the focal point of Kevin Stefanski’s offense, like Nick Chubb was for years. Judkins should have several seasons of at least 1,200 rushing yards and double-digit touchdowns in his career.
While Johnson will split the backfield work as a rookie, Jaylen Warren is a free agent after the upcoming season and likely will find a better option on the open market, similar to Najee Harris this year. More importantly, Johnson led the Big 10 in rushing yards (1,537) and touchdowns (21) despite Iowa lacking any meaningful passing threat last season. Don’t be surprised when he is a first-round pick in redraft leagues starting in 2027, if not sooner.
AFC South
After struggling with poor quarterback play early in his career, Collins has become one of the top wide receivers. He was the WR7 on a points-per-game basis last season among wide receivers with at least nine contests played, averaging 17.6 PPR fantasy points per outing. More importantly, the superstar has room to grow despite having excellent back-to-back years, totaling 15 receiving touchdowns. Collins has been C.J. Stroud’s top weapon in the passing game, and the Texans have no one to threaten that role.
Some might call Taylor a sell candidate because of the superstar’s injury history. However, the former Wisconsin star remains one of the top running backs in the NFL and fantasy football despite a lack of consistent passing threat or volume in the receiving game. Last year, Taylor finished as the RB6 on a points-per-game basis, averaging 17.6 PPR fantasy points per contest. Furthermore, he averaged 102.2 rushing yards per game, his highest average since his breakout sophomore season.
While some believe Travis Hunter will take over as the team’s No. 1 wide receiver, that role belongs to Thomas. He was outstanding as a rookie, finishing as WR4, averaging 16.7 PPR fantasy points per game. The former LSU star saw an uptick in targets late last year with Christian Kirk and Evan Engram out of the lineup. Yet, Thomas was extremely efficient, averaging 3.1 fantasy points per reception over the final six games despite having Mac Jones under center.
The Titans don’t have much to offer dynasty fantasy players. Calvin Ridley is on the wrong side of 30 and could be a salary cap casualty next offseason. Therefore, Ward offers fantasy players the most long-term value, even in 1QB leagues. He should get at least three years as the team’s starting quarterback after being the top overall pick in the NFL Draft. Hopefully, Tennessee gets Wards some weapons, giving him a chance to be a fantasy star.
AFC West
Some will call RJ Harvey the team’s most valuable dynasty asset. However, I have concerns about his long-term outlook after the Broncos added J.K. Dobbins after the NFL Draft. More importantly, Nix surprised everyone as a rookie, ending the year as the QB7, averaging 18.7 fantasy points per game. He had 29 passing touchdowns, the sixth-most in the league. The former Oregon star averaged 3.9 fantasy points per game with his legs as a rookie, giving fantasy players some underrated upside.
The Chiefs have two young star wide receivers – Rice and Xavier Worthy. While both are trade targets for me this offseason, the former SMU star is slightly more valuable because of his role in the offense. Last year, he was the WR2 over his three healthy weeks, averaging 21.6 PPR fantasy points per game, earning a 36% target per route run rate (per Fantasy Points Data). Rice should see even more volume as Patrick Mahomes’ short-area target once Travis Kelce retires.
Jeanty is already one of the top running backs in dynasty fantasy football before taking an NFL snap. The former Boise State star led country football in rushing yards (2,601), totaling more yards after contact (1,970) than any other running back’s total rushing yardage in 2024. More importantly, he should be the focal point of the offense, with Pete Carroll and Chip Kelley running the show. Don’t be surprised if Jeanty finishes as a top-three running back as a rookie.
While Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. headlined an excellent 2024 wide receiver rookie class, McConkey belongs in that conversation. Despite a slow start to his rookie season, the former Georgia star finished as the WR12, averaging 15.1 PPR fantasy points per game, a higher average than Garrett Wilson. The Chargers added Tre Harris this offseason, but the rookie isn’t a threat to McConkey’s role as Justin Herbert’s go-to wide receiver. He should have several more WR1 finishes in his career.
NFC East
After finishing as the WR1 in 2023, averaging 23.7 PPR fantasy points per game, Lamb had another excellent season in 2024. Despite losing Dak Prescott for half the year and playing through a significant shoulder injury, the former Oklahoma star was the WR8, averaging 17.6 fantasy points per game last season. Lamb is one of the top wide receivers in football, averaging 2.8 fantasy points per reception since his breakout in 2022.
Last year, Nabers was a fantasy superstar despite playing with arguably the worst quarterback unit in the NFL. He finished as the WR6, averaging 18.2 PPR fantasy points per game despite missing two contests with a concussion. The superstar had nearly half the Giants’ receiving touchdowns while ranking second in the league in targets (170). Nabers should be only better after New York improved their quarterback unit with the addition of Jaxson Dart.
Brown had a slightly disappointing season in 2024 because of injury and the addition of Saquon Barkley. However, the former Ole Miss star averaged 16.7 PPR fantasy points per game, only 0.3 fewer than his average in 2023 (17). Furthermore, Brown averaged nearly the same receiving yards per game as the year before while totaling at least seven touchdowns for the third consecutive season in Philadelphia. Despite the team’s run-first mindset, the veteran remains one of the top wide receivers in fantasy football.
While I’m not ready to call Daniels the QB1 in dynasty, the superstar is a top-three fantasy quarterback. Last year, he was the QB5, averaging 20.9 fantasy points per game. Furthermore, he would have been the QB2 on a points-per-game basis, averaging 23.1 fantasy points per outing, without the two contests Daniels played less than half the snaps. The Commanders improved their offensive line and receiving corps this offseason, meaning Daniels could finish as the overall QB1 this year.
NFC North
The Bears used their top two picks in the NFL Draft on Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III. Yet, Moore remains the best weapon in Chicago. Last year, he finished as the WR16, averaging 14 PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, the veteran saw 140 targets after earning 136 in his first season with the Bears despite significantly more competition on the roster. Moore is an underrated dynasty asset, regardless of his role in Ben Johnson’s offense.
There isn’t a safer player in fantasy football than St. Brown. Last year, he finished as the WR3, averaging 18.6 PPR fantasy points per game. The superstar has been outstanding since breaking out late in his rookie season, averaging 18.7 fantasy points per game and 2.7 per reception over the past three years. More importantly, St. Brown has had 22 receiving touchdowns over the past two seasons, the third-most in the NFL behind Ja’Marr Chase and Mike Evans with 24 each.
Green Bay spent a first-round pick on Golden in the 2025 NFL Draft, making him the first wide receiver the team selected with a Day 1 pick since Javon Walker in 2002. Unfortunately, Christian Watson hasn’t stayed healthy in his career. Meanwhile, Jayden Reed had a massive slump in the second half of last season. Therefore, expect the Packers to feature the former Texas star early and often in their passing attack, even as a rookie.
While Jordan Addison has more receiving touchdowns since entering the NFL than Jefferson (19 vs. 15), the former LSU star is arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL and the top dynasty asset. He was the WR2 last season, averaging 18.7 PPR fantasy points per game with Sam Darnold under center. Furthermore, Jefferson has been quarterback-proof his entire career, totaling at least 1,000 receiving yards every year in the NFL.
NFC South
Robinson is my clear-cut dynasty RB1 despite never finishing as a top-two running back. Last year, the former Texas star was the RB3, averaging 20.1 PPR fantasy points per game. More importantly, he was outstanding during Michael Penix Jr.’s three-game run as the starter, averaging 118 rushing yards, two touchdowns, and 26.8 fantasy points per game, totaling 24.3 or more in every outing. Don’t be surprised if Robinson has a Christian McCaffrey or LaDainian Tomlinson-like RB1 finish in 2025.
Fantasy players should expect a third-year breakout from Bryce Young because of McMillan. He had at least 1,300 receiving yards and eight touchdowns each of his past two years at Arizona. More importantly, McMillan should be the Panthers’ No. 1 wide receiver as a rookie, earning over 130 targets in 2025. While the Panthers have some other intriguing young pass catchers, don’t be surprised if the former Arizona star finishes as a top-12 wide receiver as a rookie.
Unfortunately, Olave’s redraft fantasy value is limited because of the Saints’ quarterback situation. Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler, and Jake Haener leave fantasy players with zero confidence in New Orleans’ passing attack in 2025. However, the team will likely have a top-three pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, allowing them to give Olave a significant upgrade at quarterback. While he might be hard to trust this season, Olave is one of my favorite dynasty trade targets.
Running backs selected on Day 3 of the NFL Draft rarely maintain their fantasy value after impressive rookie seasons. However, Irving should be one of the few exceptions to the rule. Last year, he finished as the RB13, averaging 14.4 PPR fantasy points per game despite the slow start and splitting the backfield work with Rachaad White. However, Irving won’t have that problem moving forward after out-touching White 83-20 over the final three regular-season games and the Buccaneers’ lone playoff matchup.
NFC West
Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR – ARI)
Unfortunately, Harrison fell well short of expectations as a rookie after getting selected as a first-round pick in dynasty startup drafts. He finished last season as the WR30, averaging 11.6 PPR fantasy points per game. The rookie struggled to connect with Kyler Murray, hauling in only 54.4% of his targets, the second-lowest among wide receivers with at least 75 targets. Yet, Harrison had eight receiving touchdowns, the 13th-most in the NFL. Don’t be surprised if he has a bounce-back sophomore year.
Nacua has been a fantasy superstar since entering the league as a fifth-round pick two years ago. The former BYU star improved last season after breaking several records as a rookie. Unfortunately, he missed five games with a knee injury. Yet, Nacua was on a 17-game pace for 122 receptions on 164 targets for 1,530 receiving yards and five touchdowns, totaling 319.6 PPR fantasy points. He would have finished top-three among wide receivers in every category except touchdowns with that pace.
The 49ers have three wide receivers that fantasy players should want on their roster. However, Aiyuk is the best of the bunch when healthy, showing superstar upside in 2023. The former Arizona State star was the WR14 that season, averaging 15.6 PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, he was extremely efficient, ranking seventh among wide receivers in receiving yards (1,342) despite finishing 30th in targets (105). Aiyuk will be the top wide receiver in San Francisco once 100% healthy.
After a slightly disappointing rookie year, Smith-Njigba had a breakout season in 2024. He finished as the WR9, averaging 14.9 PPR fantasy points per game. More importantly, the former Ohio State star had a 23% target per route run rate last year (per Fantasy Points Data). Yet, Smith-Njigba could be even better moving forward after the Seahawks swapped out DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett for Cooper Kupp and Marquez Valdes-Scantling this offseason.
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