Finding the right fantasy football league winners in 2025 can be the difference between finishing in the middle of the pack and taking home your championship trophy. To help you get an edge in your drafts, we’ve turned to our collection of Featured Pros, a trusted group of fantasy football experts who identify the players most likely to deliver league-winning upside this season. From breakout stars to proven veterans poised for big years, these are the names our analysts believe can carry your roster to the top of the standings. Here are our 2025 fantasy football league winners.
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2025 Fantasy Football League Winners: Running Backs
Fantasy Football League Winners: Running Backs
What one running back do you believe will be this year’s league winner?
Omarion Hampton (LAC)
“Omarion Hampton is a huge, dynamic runner who also enters the NFL as an immediate pass-catching threat. That gives him the potential to be a young pass-catching Derrick Henry on a team that wants to run the ball first, but also an upper-end QB in Justin Herbert who can get him the ball in space. The best part is you are not spending a first-round pick on Hampton, so you can pair him with a stud WR or RB.”
– Dan McLellan (WBLZ Media)
TreVeyon Henderson (NE)
“TreVeyon Henderson might be the popular pick here, but that does not mean it is incorrect. The explosiveness that the rookie has shown has obviously been publicized enough, but I think the biggest factor is that, with the dearth of talent in the receiving room, Henderson could lead the position in receiving points. Combine all that with arguably the easiest schedule in the league and a tasty championship week matchup with the Jets, and Henderson could lead you to a title.”
– Michael Tomlin (Fantasy Six Pack)
“TreVeyon Henderson has league winner potential, FA SHO. Has the pedigree, looked great in pre-season, has the opportunity available to him to dominate the backfield, and has shown he has big play capability. Sure, it’s the Patriots, and they’ve always split work among RBs, but Mike Vrabel has not. Rhamondre was a plodder as a prospect, and a few injuries later, the speed and quickness don’t seem the same, and on top of that, he has yet to play a full season. Treyveon is fast, he can catch passes, and most importantly for a rookie RB, he can pass block.”
– Brandon ‘B_Don’ Myers (Razzball)
“TreVeyon Henderson will take over this New England backfield if he has not already. He has already shown us his big-play ability and upside. His pass-catching profile and pass blocking will keep him on the field in key situations. He is the type of player who could end up being the top running back and top receiver on his team. Henderson has RB1 overall type of upside, and he is currently being drafted as RB20 and pick 48.”
– David Heilman (Sports Gambling Podcast Network)
Kyren Williams (LAR)
“Kyren Williams of the Los Angeles Rams will be this year’s fantasy football league winner. After a stellar 2024 season, Williams is set to dominate in 2025 as the focal point of a high-octane Rams offense led by Sean McVay. His ability to handle a three-down role, combining efficient rushing with strong receiving skills, makes him a perfect fit for the Rams’ versatile scheme. With Blake Corum as a complementary back, Williams should see a consistent workload, especially in goal-line situations. His current ADP in the early third round offers great value for a player with top-five RB upside. Williams’ combination of volume, efficiency, and red-zone opportunities positions him to deliver championship-winning production in 2025.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)
Tank Bigsby (JAC)
“Tank Bigsby is a guy I can’t stop drafting this offseason. We know the Liam Coen system, which was on full display in Tampa last season. Bigsby isn’t Bucky, but he will play a similar role that Irving occupied a year ago. That leaves plenty of room for touches in an ascending offense. Tank isn’t a great pass catcher, but he’s not a complete zero. And, the best part, you can get him in the 10th round as a likely RB2.”
– Jeremy Shulman (Fantasy Football Universe)
Bijan Robinson (ATL)
“All signs point to Bijan Robinson as one of the most reliable, high-upside RBs in fantasy this season. He blends volume, efficiency, consistency, and team stability, which is a rare combination that puts him in the RB1 discussion for fantasy managers. In 2024, from week 6, Bijan Robinson was the highest-scoring RB in fantasy per game (22.8 PPG in PPR). Of those 12 games from week 6, Robinson had 20+ fantasy points in 10 of these games. If you’re looking for a rock-solid foundation at running back, Bijan is a formidable candidate to deliver top-tier results.”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)
“Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons – I hate going chalk, but I can’t find a “sleeper” or bargain with enough upside to justify being called a “league-winning” running back. Omarion Hampton in San Diego and TreVeyon Henderson in New England both flash major upside, but they also have obstacles that will vulture Fantasy production we’d like them to feast on all on their own. Robinson is a beast who does it all: rushing and receiving, total production, and touchdowns. The Falcons’ O-line is one of the best in football, Michael Pennix will move one of the more high-powered overall offenses, and they play in one of the easier divisions in football. I’m playing it safe and going chalk with the gold standard to win your league, and that’s Robinson in 2025.”
– Chris Mitchell (FantasyData)
RJ Harvey (DEN)
“RJ Harvey has the chance to explode in year 1. He’s the clear best and most explosive running back in Denver. He also gets the benefit of being in one of the most valuable backfields in fantasy football, thanks to the Sean Payton system that throws to RBs frequently. ”
– Jake Maraia (FF Dataroma)
Jaylen Warren (PIT)
“A league winner based on value for me is Jaylen Warren. Just two seasons ago, he had 61 catches on 74 targets while playing roughly 45% of the snaps and a poor Steelers offense. I do not think the offense is going to be amazing this year, but with Aaron Rodgers and his limited mobility, he is going to be looking to check it down a lot. Kaleb Johnson will get the Najee Harris role eventually, but Rodgers likes a running back he can trust, and I think that will be Warren pushing for 50-60% of the snaps while catching a ton of passes at an ADP of RB30! The value is too good to pass up, and he could be your RB2 for the entire season if Johnson struggles even a little bit.”
– Shawn Gill (Super Fantasy Bros)
Alvin Kamara (NO)
“Currently being drafted as the RB14, Alvin Kamara is a running back who I believe can be a league winner at that price. He has finished outside the top 12 in FPPG only once in his career and has ranked as a top-six running back in six of his eight seasons. This year, Kamara should serve as a reliable safety blanket for Spencer Rattler.”
– Nick Penticoff (Fantasy Football Astronauts)
Jordan Mason (MIN)
“Jordan Mason is one of my favorite draft targets this season. Last year, he was the RB5 over the first month, filling in for Christian McCaffrey, averaging 17.9 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, totaling 16.9 or more in all but one contest. While the veteran struggled with injuries, Mason was outstanding when healthy. More importantly, he has a real chance to steal significant work from Aaron Jones in 2025. According to Fantasy Points Data, Mason had a better explosive run rate (7.8% vs. 3.5%) and missed forced tackle per attempt rate (22% vs. 11%) than Jones last season. The Vikings’ coaching staff wants both running backs to have half the backfield workload. Yet, don’t be surprised if Mason starts the season as a co-starting running back with a role at the goal line and quickly forces the Vikings to give him more touches.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
Chase Brown (CIN)
“Chase Brown, Bengals. Brown had a breakout season last year, and I don’t think it was a fluke. He didn’t even open the season as the starter and still managed to finish 10th overall in fantasy scoring. He starts from day one in an explosive offense and should get all the goal-line work. Brown is set up for an even better season this year.”
– Jeff Paur (RTSports)
“Chase Brown is a player that owners are going to be happy to have as their team’s anchor this year! Last year, he had an explosive second half of the season, ending the year with 1,250 all-purpose yards and 11 TDs! This year, he is the unquestioned starter in Cincinnati on a team with a putrid defense that will need to score a lot of points. Joe Burrough and the passing game will keep the box clean for Brown, allowing him to have high RB1 value, leading teams to fantasy championships!”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)
Zach Charbonnet (SEA)
“Zach Charbonnet is a league winner to me. Ken Walker III’s durability concerns are nothing new, but Zach Charbonnet showed last year that he had weekly value even with Walker on the field. He can easily become a low-end RB2 even as the backup that you can wait on in drafts while you stock up on other positions. Assuming Walker gets run down by the end of the season again, Charbonnet will have plenty of clear-cut opportunities and will win a lot of people a championship.”
– Trevor Land (FlurrySports)
Josh Jacobs (GB)
“Josh Jacobs enters 2025 as a high-floor RB1 after a resurgent season with the Packers. He piled up 1,671 total yards and 16 touchdowns in 2024, proving he can still carry a heavy workload and deliver elite fantasy value. Green Bay leaned into a run-heavy approach, which gave Jacobs consistent red-zone opportunities. While he’s not a flashy pass-catcher, his volume and touchdown upside make him one of the safest picks in the early rounds. At age 27, Jacobs remains a reliable anchor for fantasy rosters with top 10 positional value.”
– Lawrence Iacona (Gridiron Experts)
Jacory Croskey-Merritt (WAS)
“Jacory Croskey-Merritt – This seventh-round rookie has been fun to watch in camp and preseason. The Commanders even shipped off former third-round pick Brian Robinson Jr. for a bag of peanuts, thanks to how well JCM has played. With Austin Ekeler entering the twilight of his career, JCM-also known as Bill Croskey-Merritt-has league-winner upside written all over him at RB35.”
– Kyle Zeigler (Fantasy In Frames)
Kenneth Walker III (SEA)
“Kenneth Walker has the ability to be a league-winning RB in 2025. Enter new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, who helped fuel Alvin Kamara‘s star-studded season last year (RB5 in PPG). Kubiak’s scheme leans heavily on outside zone runs, which is a perfect fit for Walker’s skill set. In 2024, with New Orleans, Kubiak’s offense ranked 2nd in outside zone run rate at 34%. Walker thrives in this scheme, averaging 4.5 yards per carry on outside zone runs. He is going as RB17 in drafts, and I believe he can be an RB1 this year and a top 10-12 RB in the league. If you are worried about his health, handcuff Charbonnet.”
– Brady Auer (BA Sports Podcast)
Ashton Jeanty (LV)
“”League winner” has never been my favorite term. It typically takes outsized contributions from multiple players to break down the door and grab the trophy. But … Ashton Jeanty is a pretty good candidate for an outsized contribution in his rookie year. He’s a phenomenal prospect who checks nearly every box on the list of qualifications for star RBs. When a running back has gone top 12 in recent NFL drafts, the results have been pretty good. The six RBs drafted top 12 in the last 10 years: Ezekiel Elliott, Christian McCaffrey, Leonard Fournette, Saquon Barkley, Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs. That’s pretty good company. And you can get Jeanty near the turn in drafts, so you’re pairing him with another top player.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
Tyjae Spears (TEN)
“I was already pot committed to Tyjae Spears before the season started, his signature garbage time PPR, “Hit Me Baby One More Time” upside was off the charts. A high ankle sprain in his first preseason game was a tough break, but potentially a blessing for fantasy owners who have yet to draft. Spears will miss the first four weeks, but now he is a dirt-cheap stash with explosive upside once he returns. The Titans will need his big-play ability to keep Tony Pollard fresh as the season wears on, and so do Pollard’s knees. Spears could become a league-winning flex right when it matters most.”
– Muntradamus (Beast Dome)
Bhayshul Tuten (JAC)
“Bhayshul Tuten – Recently, a report came out that the Jaguars are looking to trade either Travis Etienne Jr. or Tank Bigsby. When we received similar reports about Brian Robinson Jr. in Washington, Bill Croskey-Merritt quickly shot up draft boards, but we have seen little, if any, reaction for Tuten. The current regime in Jacksonville did not draft Etienne or Bigsby, but they did draft Tuten – it’s possible the trade rumors stem from their desire to put Tuten on the field. Things like pass protection and ball security may hold Tuten back, but if he is given the chance, we could see him take the starting job. Tuten possesses extreme explosiveness and enough pass-catching ability to give us what we want in fantasy.”
– Charlie Sisian (The Fantasy DC)
“Bhayshul Tuten. The former Virginia Tech RB was selected at the top of the 4th round by Jacksonville, and is shaping up to be Liam Coen’s new Bucky Irving in Duval County. Tuten was a dominant producer at the college level with a career 30% dominator rating, highlighted by a 37% dominator rating last season (despite battling through an ankle injury). He finished the 2024 season top 10 in the FBS in yards after contact per attempt (4.4) among RBs with at least 100 carries. Also ranked 6th in the 2025 RB draft class in yards after contact per attempt and breakaway run percentage (54%). According to Sports Info Solutions, Tuten finished 1st in the class in broken tackle (33% missed tackle rate ranked in the 95th percentile). In 2023, Irving ranked third in that same statistic. I think Tuten has the skill set and talent to rise the Jaguars’ depth chart and become a league winner in the second half of 2025. He’s rocked up at 206 pounds with 4.32 wheels.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
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