Fantasy Football Player Notes
2025 Draft Rankings
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1.
Ja'Marr Chase
WR - CIN (vs . CLE)
It might not be realistic for Chase to match the splendor of a 2024 season in which he finished with 127-1,708-17, but Chase has been a high-end WR1 since entering the league in 2021, and he has a great bond with longtime college and pro teammate Joe Burrow, one of the best pure passers in the game.
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Bijan Robinson
RB - ATL (vs . NO)
Freed from the constraints of his rookie-year playcaller, Arthur Smith, Bijan thrived in his second NFL season under new Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, piling up 1,887 yards from scrimmage and 15 touchdowns. Bijan is sublimely talented and just getting started. I think he deserves to be the first RB off the board in 2025 fantasy drafts.
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Saquon Barkley
RB - PHI (vs . WAS)
It's worrisome that Barkley had 482 touches last season, playoffs included. Maybe he's at greater risk of injury this year after handling such a massive workload, but it's hard to quantify the risk. What we can judge with a greater degree of certainty is that Barkley is a phenomenal running back and has a near-perfect ecosystem, playing with a great offensive line in a run-heavy offense. Barkley might not be able to top a 2024 regular season in which he had 2,283 yards from scrimmage and 15 touchdowns, but if he stays healthy, he's a good bet to finish as a top-five fantasy RB.
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Justin Jefferson
WR - MIN (vs . GB)
Some people were nervous last summer that QB Sam Darnold could drag down Justin Jefferson's fantasy output. Jefferson finished with 103-1.533-10 and was WR2 in half-point PPR fantasy scoring. We probably shouldn't worry about a receiver as great as Jefferson being dragged down by second-year QB J.J. McCarthy, who'll be seeing his first regular-season action for the Vikings.
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Jahmyr Gibbs
RB - DET (at CHI)
Gibbs is so good that it almost doesn't matter that he shares work with David Montgomery. In his second NFL season, Gibbs rolled up 1,929 yards and a league-high 20 touchdowns. He was a monster in the fantasy playoffs, scoring 25.9, 23.4 and 24.3 half-point PPR fantasy points in Weeks 15-17. (Montgomery was out in Weeks 16-17.) And it's not like Gibbs was a slacker in the fantasy regular season. He averaged 16.9 half-point PPR fantasy points a game through Week 14. There was only one game all season in which Gibbs failed to score double digit points, and he just barely missed that week with 9.4 points.
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CeeDee Lamb
WR - DAL (at NYG)
Lamb played half of the 2025 season without QB Dak Prescott, who sustained a season-ending hamstring injury, and missed a pair of games himself. He still had 101-1,194-6 and finished WR8 in half-point PPR fantasy scoring. Lamb gets Prescott back, and the Cowboys' addition of WR George Pickens should keep defenses from rolling all sorts of coverage help in Lamb's direction.
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Derrick Henry
RB - BAL (at PIT)
Henry was a monster in his first season in Baltimore, rushing for 1,921 yards and scoring 18 touchdowns in his age-30 season. Age and mileage suggest that Henry is a risky bet, but the man seems indestructible and impervious to age. He won't catch many passes, but Henry should once again compile big-time rushing numbers.
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Nico Collins
WR - HOU (vs . IND)
Collins turned in a second consecutive 1,000-yard season despite missing five games with a hamstring injury. He'll be the alpha receiver in the Houston offense this season, with veteran Christian Kirk and rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel as supporting cast members. The 26-year-old Collins is just entering his prime and is a worthy option late in the first round of 2025 fantasy drafts.
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Brian Thomas Jr.
WR - JAC (vs . TEN)
Thomas turned in a sublime rookie season, catching 87 passes for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns. He thrived even when backup QB Mac Jones was forced to fill in for injured starter Trevor Lawrence. And Thomas passed every eye test: running crisp routes, making touch catches, and doing heavy damage after the catch. There was nothing fluky about this performance. Expect more of the same.
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Malik Nabers
WR - NYG (vs . DAL)
Nabers drew a whopping 170 targets as a rookie -- second in the league behind only Ja'Marr Chase -- and finished with 109-1,204-7 despite playing with a bad group of quarterbacks. The Giants may not have fixed their QB position, but they at least patched it up by signing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, and drafting Jaxson Dart. Nabers should be an NFL star and a fantasy first-rounder for a long, long time.
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Puka Nacua
WR - LAR (vs . ARI)
Nacua missed five early-season games in 2024 with a sprained PCL but was excellent when healthy, averaging 7.2 catches and 90.0 yards per game for the season. The Rams let Cooper Kupp walk in the offseason but added Davante Adams, who's still highly productive even in his early 30s. But Adams' arrival is no reason to fade Puka, who's firmly established himself as one of the better receivers in the game.
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Christian McCaffrey
RB - SF (vs . SEA)
It's obviously risky to draft Christian McCaffrey. He played only four games last year due to bilateral Achilles tendinitis and a PCL injury. Over his 10-year career, there have been four seasons in which McCaffrey played seven or fewer games. And now he's 29 years old. But the potential rewards are vast. McCaffrey is two years removed from having more than 2,000 yards from scrimmage and 21 touchdowns. He's in a Kyle Shanahan offense. If McCaffrey stays healthy, he's going to smash, which is why he still warrants consideration as a late first-round or early second-round pick.
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Ashton Jeanty
RB - LV (vs . KC)
The No. 6 overall pick in this year's draft could have an enormous fantasy impact right away. Jeanty is fast, has great vision, and his contact balance is otherworldly. Jeanty is used to handling big workloads after being a heavy-duty back at Boise State, and he adds value as a pass catcher. Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly likes to run his offenses at a brisk pace, which should help Jeanty pile up touches. I have no issues with anyone who wants to take Ashton Jeanty in the top half of the first round in 2025 fantasy drafts.
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Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR - DET (at CHI)
St. Brown has finished WR3 in half-point PPR fantasy scoring in each of the last two years, but he slipped from 17.0 fantasy points per game in 2023 to 15.2 FPPG in 2024, even though he scored a career-high 12 touchdowns last year and also had a career-best catch rate of 81.6%. That's because he averaged 10.3 targets per game in 2023 but only 8.3 targets per game in 2024. The emergence of Jameson Williams last season was among the reasons for St. Brown's target slippage. St. Brown is still one of the more stable fantasy investments you can make, but the ceiling might not be quite as high as it was a couple of years ago.
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Jonathan Taylor
RB - IND (at HOU)
Taylor has missed 16 games over the last three seasons, and his recurring ankle injuries are major concern. But when Taylor is healthy, he's one of the best pure runners in the league. Despite missing three games in 2024, Taylor had 303 carries for 1,431 yards and 11 touchdowns. Taylor doesn't catch many passes -- he's had fewer than 20 receptions in each of the last two seasons -- but if he can stay healthy, he'll continue to stack up big rushing totals.
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Drake London
WR - ATL (vs . NO)
London posted career-best numbers across the board in his third NFL season, finishing with 100 catches for 1,271 yards and nine touchdowns on 158 targets. Michael Penix is taking over as Atlanta's starting QB this season, and London really clicked with the young QB when he got a late-season audition last year. In the three starts Penix made at the end of the regular season, London had 22 catches for 352 and two touchdowns on 39 targets. The 6-foot-4 London has a huge wingspan and reliable hands. He has become a blue-chip wide receiver and now warrants a top-15 selection in fantasy drafts.
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A.J. Brown
WR - PHI (vs . WAS)
The six-year veteran just turned in his fifth 1,000-yard season, even though Brown lost four games to injuries, and even though the Eagles were the run-heaviest team in the league. Better health and an uptick in Philadelphia's passing rate could lead to a big season for AJB.
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Josh Jacobs
RB - GB (at MIN)
One of the best inside runners in the league, Jacobs had 1,329 rushing yards and a career-high 15 TD runs in his first season with the Packers. He ranked sixth in the league in rushing attempts with 301, and Jacobs once again projects as a workhorse for the Packers, who were the third run-heaviest team in the league last season.
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Brock Bowers
TE - LV (vs . KC)
It will be fascinating to see what Brock Bowers can do for an encore after a fabulous rookie year. Playing most of the season at age 21, Bowers had 112 catches for 1,194 yards and five touchdowns, breaking the records for most receiving yards by a rookie tight ends and most receptions by a rookie at any position. It was the highest reception total by a tight end since Zach Ertz had a record-setting 116 catches for the Eagles in 2018. Bowers managed all of that despite the Raiders finishing 27th in team passer rating. Las Vegas has upgraded its QB situation by trading for Geno Smith, and the only significant pass-catching addition the Raiders made in the offseason was drafting WR Jack Bech in the second round. Bowers should once again be the leading pass catcher in the Las Vegas offense and has a good chance to repeat as the fantasy TE1.
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George Kittle
TE - SF (vs . SEA)
George Kittle continues to string together outstanding seasons. He cleared 1,000 receiving yards in 2024 for a second straight year, finishing with 78 catches for 1,106 yards and eight touchdowns despite missing two games. A model of efficiency last season, Kittle established new career bests in catch rate (83.0%) and yards per target (11.8). Kittle was also a gem in last season's fantasy playoffs, producing two of his four 100-yard games in Weeks 16 and 17. Since his second NFL season, Kittle has finished TE3, TE2, TE3, TE4, TE2, TE5 and TE1 in half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Kittle turns 32 in October, and his violent style has led to some injuries over the years, but he has shown no signs of slowing down, and he has a bright 2025 target outlook for a 49ers offense that might not have a clear alpha wide receiver.
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Bucky Irving
RB - TB (vs . CAR)
What a rookie season Bucky Irving had. Not only did he average 5.4 yards per carry, but he averaged 3.93 yards after contact per carry -- the most among all running backs with 60 or more rushing attempts. Irving forced 62 missed tackles last year, which ranked eighth, and all the running backs who forced more missed tackles last year had more carries than Irving. There were seven games in which Irving played more than half of the Buccaneers' offensive snaps, including their one playoff game, and in those seven games he averaged 127.3 yards from scrimmage per game and scored six touchdowns. Irving displaced Rachaad White as the Bucs' lead RB down the stretch last season and should continue to hold that job. Invest with confidence.
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Ladd McConkey
WR - LAC (at DEN)
McConkey was wildly efficient as a rookie, averaging 2.59 yards per route run and 10.3 yards per target en route to an 82-catch, 1,149-yard season. McConkey only had 112 targets in 16 games, and there might not be much room for target growth in Greg Roman's slow-paced, run-heavy offense -- and the Chargers' early-August signing of Keenan Allen won't help in that regard. McConkey offers a sturdy floor, but his ceiling may not be as high as some people imagine.
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Kyren Williams
RB - LAR (vs . ARI)
Kyren Williams has finished RB2 and RB8 in half-point PPR fantasy points per game the last two seasons. Last, year, he had 316 carries in 16 games. Only Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry had more carries. Williams wasn't particularly efficient last year, and the Rams keep adding to their backfield. They drafted Blake Corum in the third round in 2024, and they drafted Jarquez Hunter in the fourth round this year. Williams should remain immensely valuable if he maintains his workhorse role, and it seems likely he will in light of the lucrative contract extension he signed in early August.
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De'Von Achane
RB - MIA (at NE)
After averaging an outrageous 7.8 yards per carry as a rookie in 2023, Achane merely averaged 4.5 yards per carry last season. But Achane's receiving numbers soared last year as the Miami passing game became more of a dink-and-dunk attack. In 2023, Achane had 27 catches in 11 games. Last year, he had 78 catches for 592 yards and six TDs in 17 games. The question is whether the Dolphins restore the verticality to their passing game, endeavoring to get Tyreek Hill and Jayden Waddle more involved. If so, Achane might not come close to repeating those stellar receiving totals.
But as I mentioned when we talked about projections that scare us and we got into Tyreek Hill ... Tua Tagovailoa averaged 5.7 intended air yards per throw last year - a career low for Tua and a crazy-low number in general. ... When Tua came back from his concussion last year, he just wasn't throwing downfield very much. It was bad for Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, and it was good for Achane and Jonnu Smith. Achane went from 2.5 catches a game as a rookie to 4.5 catches a game. I just don't know if Achane is going to be quite that busy as a pass catcher if Tua can stay healthy and the Miami passing game is back to normal this year, with much more of a downfield component than we saw in 2024. |
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Josh Allen
QB - BUF (vs . NYJ)
Josh Allen finished QB2 in fantasy scoring last season behind only Lamar Jackson. Over the past five years, Jackson has led all QBs in fantasy scoring three times, with two runner-up finishes. His 22.6 fantasy points per game last season represented a five-year low, but that's a mighty high floor. Allen also hit five-year lows in passing yardage (3,731) and TD passes (28), but the lack of a marquee receiver was undoubtedly a factor. No Bills pass catcher had more than 821 receiving yards of five TD catches last year. Pass-catching firepower might still be an issue for Allen in 2025 since the Bills' only noteworthy additions in that department are WRs Josh Palmer and Elijah Moore. But Allen provides consistently excellent rushing numbers. He's averaged 591.7 rushing yards and 9.3 TD runs over his seven-year career, piling up 27 rushing touchdowns over the last two years. Despite his fearless running, Allen has been remarkably injury-resistant, having made 104 consecutive starts. He once again deserves to be one of the first two quarterbacks off the board in fantasy drafts.
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Chase Brown
RB - CIN (vs . CLE)
Brown became a high-usage monster for the Bengals last season, finishing with 229-990-7 rushing and 54-360-4 receiving. That was good for an RB12 finish in half-point PPR fantasy scoring, but from Week 4 on, Brown was RB6 in fantasy scoring and RB7 in fantasy points per game. The Bengals didn't make any major investments at running back in the offseason, so Brown should continue to be the lead back for one of the NFL's best offenses.
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Lamar Jackson
QB - BAL (at PIT)
Fueled by career highs in passing yards (4,172) and TD passes (41), Lamar Jackson finished QB1 in fantasy scoring in 2024, averaging 25.6 fantasy points per game. It was Jackson's highest fantasy scoring average since his only other QB1 finish in 2019, when he averaged 28.1 FPPG. Jackson was remarkably efficient as a passer last season, completing 66.7% of his throws and averaging a league-high 8.8 yards per pass attempt. And of course, Jackson provided plenty of the usual rushing goodness, with 915 rushing yards and four TD runs. Since becoming a full-time starter in 2019, Jackson has averaged 913 rushing yards a season. The Ravens had very little offseason turnover in their offensive personnel, and the addition of veteran WR DeAndre Hopkins could help. Jackson warrants consideration at the No. 1 quarterback in 2025 fantasy drafts.
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Tee Higgins
WR - CIN (vs . CLE)
Some fantasy managers will shy away from Higgins because he's missed five games in each of the last two years, and because he isn't the top receiver on his own team. (That honor belongs to Ja'Marr Chase, of course.) But Higgins is an outstanding receiver in his own right. He scored 10 touchdowns in only 12 games last season and averaged 75.9 receiving yards per contest. The Bengals' shaky defense could lead to a lot of high-scoring shootouts for Cincinnati this season -- another reason to consider investing in Higgins.
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Mike Evans
WR - TB (vs . CAR)
Evans topped the 1,000-yard mark for an 11th consecutive season, keeping the streak alive by crossing the 1,000-yard threshold late in the Buccaneers' final regular-season game. Evans averaged only 51.7 yards over his first six games and had seven or fewer targets in five of those contests. Then, he injured his hamstring in Week 7 and missed three games. But Evans caught fire upon his return. With fellow WR out for the year with a dislocated ankle, Evans averaged 6.9 receptions and 95.6 yards over his final seven games. Evans has been one of the safest bets in fantasy football for years. He's entering his age-32 season, but he's aging gracefully.
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Trey McBride
TE - ARI (at LAR)
Trey McBride followed his 2023 breakout with an even better season in 2024, with 111 catches for 1,146 yards and two touchdowns. Fears that rookie WR Marvin Harrison Jr. might put a dent in McBride's target total were unfounded, as McBride's 147 targets were second-most among tight ends and eighth-most among all pass catchers. A second-year leap for Harrison could nick McBride's target volume, but the Cardinals added no significant pass catchers in the offseason, and McBride still figures to be targeted heavily. Despite drawing 20 red-zone targets and 13 targets inside the 10-yard line last season, McBride scored only two touchdowns. He's now produced six TDs in 49 career games. If McBride can improve his touchdown luck, he could challenge for an overall TE1 finish in 2025.
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James Cook III
RB - BUF (vs . NYJ)
I have some concerns about James Cook heading into the 2025 season. His touchdown totals for the last three seasons: 3, 6, 18. Which number looks like the outlier to you? Cook is being selected as a high-end RB2 in early drafts, which doesn't seem terribly unreasonable. But TD regression is inevitable, Cook probably isn't going to get a huge rushing load because he weighs less than 200 pounds, and while he's a good pass catcher, Cook might not be a huge needle-mover in that area simply because Josh Allen doesn't check down to his RBs very often. It's also possible the Bills give more work to second-year RB Ray Davis, who had 152 yards from scrimmage against the Jets in the one game Cook missed last season. But the Bills gave Cook a new deal in mid-August, and he should remain the leader of the Buffalo backfield.
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Jayden Daniels
QB - WAS (at PHI)
What can Jayden Daniels do for an encore after a triumphant rookie season? Selected No. 2 overall in last year's NFL Draft, Daniels earned Offensive Rookie of the Year honors after throwing for 3,568 yards and 25 touchdowns, with an additional 891 rushing yards and six TD runs. That output was good for a QB5 fantasy finish. The Commanders feathered Daniels nest in the offseason by adding WRs Deebo Samuel and Dyami Brown, and, perhaps most significantly, stalwart left tackle Laremy Tunsil. Expect more fantasy goodness from the NFL's brightest new star at the QB position.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba
WR - SEA (at SF)
Smith-Njigba had a big-time second-year breakout -- 100 catches, 1,130 yards, six touchdowns -- despite a somewhat sluggish start to the season. JSN had 53 or fewer yards in six of his first seven games, but then he caught fire down the stretch. He had a seven-game run in November and December during which he had at least 74 receiving yards in every game. JSN became a big-time target earner last season, and now he doesn't have to compete for targets with D.K. Metcalf. The only concerns are how well JSN will mesh with new Seahawks QB Sam Darnold, and how well JSN will fare if Seattle newcomer Cooper Kupp gets most of the slot snaps and forces Smith-Njigba to line up out wide most of the time.
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Jalen Hurts
QB - PHI (vs . WAS)
In four seasons as an NFL starter, Jalen Hurts has finished QB6, QB1, QB2 and QB6 in fantasy points per game. Hurts finished QB8 overall last season, largely because he was knocked out of a Week 16 game with a concussion and missed the last two regular-season games. Rushing value is a big part of Hurts' fantasy appeal. He's averaged 13 TD runs over the last four years, hitting double digits each season. Hurts has also amassed more than 600 rushing yards in each of the last four years. The Eagles had the run-heaviest offense in the league last season, and Hurts has never piled up big passing totals. But the Eagles face one of the tougher schedules in the league this year, and Hurts could be forced to throw more, which could ratchet up his fantasy value even higher.
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Davante Adams
WR - LAR (vs . ARI)
Adams is now 32, and he might not be able to completely smash for the Rams this year while sharing targets with Puka Nacua. But Adams proved last year that he hasn't lost anything. From the time Davante Adams joined the Jets in Week 7 through the end of the 2024 regular season, Adams was WR9 in half-point-PPR fantasy points per game despite sharing targets with Garrett Wilson. Another top-12 fantasy season for Adams isn't out of the question.
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Tyreek Hill
WR - MIA (at NE)
We'll probably get some sort of rebound from Tyreek Hill after he went from a magnificent 119-1,799-13 season in 2023 to a disappointing 81-959-6 campaign in 2024. The brightest ray of hope for Tyreek is that Tua Tagovailoa averaged a career-low 5.7 intended air yards per attempt last season. In 2023 he was at 7.7 intended air yards per attempt, and in 2022 he was at 9.5 intended air yards per attempt. The departure of TE Jonnu Smith in a late-June trade could also mean some extra targets for Tyreek. But the Cheetah is 31 now, and we certainly can't count on a full season of good health for Tua.
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Omarion Hampton
RB - LAC (at DEN)
Omarion Hampton piled up 3,164 rushing yards and 30 TD runs over his last two seasons at North Carolina and had 67 receptions over that span. The 220-pound Hampton is a powerful downhill runner who's a nightmare to bring down when he has a full head of steam. He's terrific between the tackles, squeezing through tight spaces and powering through contact. The Chargers grabbed Hampton at No. 22 in the draft. With Najee Harris not yet recovered from the eye injury he sustained in a Fourth of July fireworks mishap, it's possible Hampton could handle an enormous workload for the Chargers right away.
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Marvin Harrison Jr.
WR - ARI (at LAR)
Marvin Harrison Jr. is coming off a disappointing rookie season in which he had 62 catches for 885 yards and 8eight touchdowns. Those aren't bad numbers at all -- certainly not by rookie standards -- but was the No. 4 overall pick in last year's NFL Draft, and he's a prodigy, the son of former Colts great Marvin Harrison Sr. Harrison finished WWR30 in PPR fantasy scoring as a rookie, and he needed some pretty good touchdown luck to finish that high -- 12.9% of his catches and 6.9% of his targets resulted in TDs. With an averaged depth of target of 13.4 yards last season, MHJ seemed miscast as a purely vertical receiver. Harrison was excellent operating in the middle of the field at Ohio State, but Cardinals QB Kyler Murray doesn't do a lot of business in the middle of the field, possible because his smaller stature limits his vision. Will Harrison's usage change significantly? I'm not sure, which is why I'm reluctant to bet on substantially better numbers for MHJ in Year 2.
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Terry McLaurin
WR - WAS (at PHI)
McLaurin scored 13 touchdowns in 2024 after never having more than seven in any previous season. McLaurin also had his catch rate jump from 58.9% in 2023 to 70.1%, helping to fuel a WR6 finish in half-point PPR fantasy scoring. There could be some statistical regression for McLaurin in 2025, but he's the undisputed No. 1 receiver in an ascendant passing offense led by exciting young QB Jayden Daniels.
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Kenneth Walker III
RB - SEA (at SF)
It's a good bet that the Seahawks' running game will thrive under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak and run game coordinator Rick Dennison. The Kubiak-Dennison combo has been ground-game gold for years dating back to Dennison's pairing with Klint's dad, Gary Kubiak, in the '90s. The Seahawks' running scheme will utilize a lot of outside zone, and Kenneth Walker has been ultra-efficient on outside zone runs early in his career. Walker has been productive when healthy during his time in Seattle, but he's missed 10 games over his first three NFL seasons.
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41.
Garrett Wilson
WR - NYJ (at BUF)
Wilson has started his NFL career with three straight 1,000-yard seasons, overcoming terrible quarterbacking in his first two seasons, and being forced to share targets with Aaron Rodgers' bestie Davante Adams last year. Now, Wilson is being reunited with former Ohio State teammate Justin Fields. By no means is Fields a great passer, but he could nevertheless be an upgrade for Wilson.
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42.
DK Metcalf
WR - PIT (vs . BAL)
After averaging 73 receptions, 1,054 yards and eight touchdowns per year over six seasons in Seattle, D.K. Metcalf heads to Pittsburgh, where he'll be Aaron Rodgers' undisputed lead receiver following the Steelers' offseason trade of George Pickens. The question is how well Rodgers and Metcalf will mesh, and how well Metcalf will fit into Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's system. It seems reasonable to expect midrange to low-end WR2 numbers for the 27-year-old Metcalf, although that could be a conservative expectation.
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43.
TreVeyon Henderson
RB - NE (vs . MIA)
TreVeyon Henderson probably isn't cut out to be an NFL workhorse. He never had more than 183 carries in any of his three seasons at Ohio State. Henderson split work with Quinshon Judkins in his final college season and didn't have more than 12 carries in any game last fall. But Henderson is a sensational playmaker capable of making hay on 12-15 touches a game à la James Cook. Henderson has big-time speed, sports car acceleration and quick feet. He changes direction with minimal loss of speed, and his cutbacks are jaw-dropping. He's useful in the passing game (11.1 yards per catch over his college career) and deadly on screens. After taking Henderson in the second round of the draft, the Patriots are likely to use him as part of a tag team with Rhamondre Stevenson. But with Henderson's playmaking ability, he's the favorite to lead New England in carries this season.
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Chuba Hubbard
RB - CAR (at TB)
Chuba Hubbard racked up 1,366 yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns last season, good for an RB12 finish in half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Hubbard averaged 4.8 yards per carry, ranked eighth in yards after contact per attempt among RBs with at least 100 carries, and was 11th among RBs in missed tackles forced. The Panthers rewarded Hubbard with a four-year, $33 million deal with about $16.5 million guaranteed. They signed Rico Dowdle in free agency, but Carolina gave Dowdle a one-year, $2.75 million contract, suggesting that Dowdle is going to be Hubbard's backup. There's reason to be optimistic about the trajectory of the Carolina offense, which was pretty good down the stretch in the first year with Dave Canales as head coach. And Carolina has a good offensive line. PFF had the Panthers ranked 7th in run-blocking grade last season.
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45.
Jameson Williams
WR - DET (at CHI)
Jameson Williams had a nice little third-year breakout for the Lions in 2024, finishing with 58-1,001-7 in 15 games. The former first-round draft pick oozes big-play potential, but it's going to be a bumpy ride, because Jamo isn't a high-volume guy. He averaged 6.1 targets per game last year. The departure of the Lions 2024 offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson, could lead to an overall offensive downturn in Detroit, and it's unlikely that Jared Goff's career-high 6.9% TD rate from last year will stick. Williams is certainly worth your attention, but don't overpay.
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Courtland Sutton
WR - DEN (vs . LAC)
Courtland Sutton had a career-high 81 catches on 135 targets last year and amassed 1,081 yards and eight touchdowns, good for a WR13 finish in half-point PPR. That makes Sutton look like a value at his low-end WR2 ADP. It's possible some of the Broncos' new additions (namely TE Evan Engram and rookie WR Pat Bryant) could put a small dent in Sutton's target share, but Sutton looks like a solid buy at his current cost.
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Breece Hall
RB - NYJ (at BUF)
Hall is young (24), talented and versatile, but new Jets head coach Aaron Glenn keeps talking about using multiple running backs this season. It's also worth noting that Hall had trouble against good run defenses last year. He faced four run defenses that were top 10 in DVOA against the run last season and averaged 34.8 rushing yards per game and 3.0 yards per carry in those four contests. Hall has amassed nearly 3,000 yards from scrimmage over the last two years, but he looks like a somewhat risky play for 2025.
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48.
Joe Burrow
QB - CIN (vs . CLE)
One of the best pure passers in the game, Joe Burrow led the NFL last season in completions (460), passing yardage (4,918) and TD passes (43). Burrow completed 70.6% of his passes, threw only nine interceptions despite a league-high 652 pass attempts, and averaged 289.3 passing yards per game. Burrow finished QB3 in fantasy scoring last year. Could he be an even more valuable fantasy asset in 2025? It's not out of the question. Burrow has arguably the best WR combo in the league with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and the Bengals' defensive shortcomings could thrust Burrow into plenty of high-scoring shootouts. Burrow doesn't provide much in the way of rushing, but he's such a prolific passer that he's a top-five fantasy quarterback anyway.
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49.
James Conner
RB - ARI (at LAR)
If James Conner stays healthy, it's a good bet he's going to produce. Conner played a career-high 16 games last year and produced a career-high 1,508 yards from scrimmage, along with nine touchdowns, good for an RB11 finish in half-point PPR fantasy scoring. He's being drafted as a midrange RB2, so Conner could return a profit if he can stay relatively healthy again. It's just a matter of whether you're willing to bet on the 30-year-old Conner's health.
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50.
Alvin Kamara
RB - NO (at ATL)
Alvin Kamara finished RB9 in PPF fantasy scoring last year despite missing three games. He was RB5 in PPR points per game, checking in at 19.0. The concerns are that Kamara is entering his age-30 season and that the Saints' offense could be a train wreck as they endure a transitional season at quarterback. But it's a good bet that Kamara will be a favorite safety valve for the young New Orleans QBs, so Kamara's receiving totals figure to be robust yet again.
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51.
Xavier Worthy
WR - KC (at LV)
Xavier Worthy came on strong late in his rookie season. If you include playoff games, and if you exclude Week 18, when the Chiefs sat their starters. Worthy had 50 catches over his last eight games, with at least five catches in each of those games. That's better than a 100-catch pace over a full season. But Worthy was largely playing the role that was vacated by the injured Rashee Rice, and now Rice is healthy. But Rice will be suspended for the first six games of the season for causing a multi-car crash in Dallas in March 2024. It's reasonable to assume that Worthy won't continue to produce at a 100-catch pace when Rice is back in the lineup, but Worthy isn't going to fade into the woodwork and just be a Marquez Valdes-Scantling type decoy either. Worthy is still compelling, as long as you can get him at a reasonable price.
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52.
Tetairoa McMillan
WR - CAR (at TB)
Tetairoa McMillan topped 1,300 receiving yards in each of his last two college seasons at the University of Arizona and is now poised to immediately become the Panthers' No. 1 receiver after Carolina took him with the eighth overall pick in the draft. The 6-foot-5 McMillan is a classic X receiver -- although he can also be a matchup nightmare as a big slot receiver. He has a planetary catch radius and good, strong hands. He also has advanced route-running chops, a good feel for attacking zone coverage, and he's no shrinking violet when asked to go over the middle. McMillan could have an extra-heavy target share in the early weeks of the season with slot receiver Jalen Coker on short-term IR.
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53.
Calvin Ridley
WR - TEN (at JAC)
Since missing the 2022 season due to a gambling suspension, Calvin Ridley has produced two straight 1,000-yard seasons and hasn't missed a game over that span. He endured gruesome quarterbacking in Tennessee last year, and now Ridley gets to play with top overall draft pick Cam Ward, an aggressive downfield thrower. Ridley is the Titans' undisputed No. 1 receiver, and I think he's likely to see more than the 120 targets he had last season. There's a good chance Ridley will provide WR2 numbers at a low-end WR3 price.
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54.
George Pickens
WR - DAL (at NYG)
An extremely polarizing player, George Pickens went from Pittsburgh to Dallas in an offseason trade. Known for circus catches and erratic on-field behavior, Pickens will now have to share targets with one of the best receivers in the game, CeeDee Lamb.
But playing with Lamb might help Pickens. He might get less defensive attention and matchups against lesser cornerbacks. Pickens will also get to play with Dak Prescott, one of the better pure passers in the league. By no means is Pickens an A-plus route-runner, but Pickens' ball skills are extraordinary. There are very few receivers as good at the catch point as George Pickens is. I think Pickens is worth considering at his midrange WR3 price. |
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DJ Moore
WR - CHI (vs . DET)
After producing a career-high 1,364 receiving yards and eight touchdowns in his first season in Chicago in 2023, D.J. Moore slipped to 966 yards and six touchdowns in 2024. Strangely, Moore established a new single-season high with 98 catches last year, but he averaged a career-low 9.9 yards per catch. Moore didn't exactly click with rookie QB Caleb Williams. Perhaps new Bears head coach Ben Johnson can help promote better chemistry between Williams and Moore, but another concern is that the Bears now have an abundance of pass catchers, with rookies Luther Burden and Colston Loveland joining Moore, Rome Odunze and Cole Kmet.
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56.
Tony Pollard
RB - TEN (at JAC)
Once a high-efficiency darling as the backup to Ezekiel Elliott in Dallas, Tony Pollard has played a bigger role the last two years, but his efficiency has plummeted. Pollard averaged 5.1 yards per carry and 6.3 yards per target over his first four NFL seasons. He's averaged 4.1 yards per carry and 4.4 yards per target as a lead RB the last two seasons. Pollard finished RB22 in half-point PPR fantasy points per game in 2022, RB23 last year. With Tyjae Spears dealing with a high-ankle sprain, Pollard could see a heavy workload early in the season and get off to a fast start.
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57.
D'Andre Swift
RB - CHI (vs . DET)
D'Andre Swift had 1,345 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns in his first season with the Bears, and things are now looking up for the Chicago offense. New head coach Ben Johnson is taking over as the playcaller, and Johnson worked with Swift in Detroit. The Bears dramatically improved the interior of their offensive line in free agency. And Chicago didn't make any major additions at running back in the offseason. But Swift ranked dead last in rushing yards over expected per attempt (-0.69) among all RBs with at least 90 carries in 2024, so he's not exactly foolproof. Still, he seems like a reasonably good value at a high-end RB3 price
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58.
DeVonta Smith
WR - PHI (vs . WAS)
One of the NFL's best route-runners, Smith has topped the 1,000-yard mark in two of the last three years, and he almost certainly would have made it three straight if he hadn't missed four games last year. Smith has averaged averaged between 11.7 and 12.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game in each of the last three years. The Eagles were the run-heaviest team in the league last year. Smith could be a top-20 fantasy receiver if Philadelphia's passing rate increases in 2025.
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59.
David Montgomery
RB - DET (at CHI)
David Montgomery could be hard-pressed to turn a profit on his low-end RB2 ADP. He shares work with Jahmyr Gibbs, one of the most talented RBs in the league. Montgomery has averaged 16.8 and 15.8 touches a game in Gibbs' first two seasons. I'll bet the under on 15.8 touches a game for Montgomery in 2025, as I expect an uptick in Gibbs' usage. We could also see a dip in Montgomery's TD total. He's scored 13 and 12 touchdowns the last two years, as the Lions ranked first and fifth in scoring those two seasons. If the Lions scale back Montgomery's usage to give Gibbs more snaps, or if the Detroit offense has hiccups after losing offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Bears, Monty's TD total could slip. He's a quality running back, but I see Montgomery as more of an RB3 than an RB2.
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60.
Sam LaPorta
TE - DET (at CHI)
After a sensational rookie year in which he finished with 86-889-10 and was the TE1 in fantasy scoring, Sam LaPorta had a slight dip in production in 2024, with 60-726-7. LaPorta actually improved year over year in yards per catch (12.1) and yards per target (8.7) last season, but after averaging 7.1 targets per game in 2023, he averaged only 5.2 targets per game in 2024. The emergence of WR Jameson Williams for the Lions could keep LaPorta's target volume from returning to 2023 levels, and the departure of playcaller Ben Johnson for the Bears' head coaching job is a concern. Still, the 24-year-old LaPorta is an attractive TE target in 2025 fantasy drafts.
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61.
Isiah Pacheco
RB - KC (at LV)
Isiah Pacheco fractured fibula early last season and was back in roughly two and a half months. Upon his return, he wasn't the same player and was unable to reclaim the lead RB role from Kareem Hunt. But it's hard to imagine Pacheco was anything close to 100% after coming back from a broken leg in under three months. Pacheco was being drafted in the mid to late second round last year , and now you can get him in the seventh round in most drafts. In a backfield that includes Hunt, Elijah Mitchell and Brashard Smith, I still think Pacheco is the best lead-RB candidate the Chiefs have. Pacheco looks like a draft value.
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62.
RJ Harvey
RB - DEN (vs . LAC)
Denver was among the more desirable possible landing spots for a rookie running back this year, and Broncos second-rounder R.J. Harvey could have a substantial fantasy impact right away. Harvey is on the smaller side (5-9, 208), but he has outstanding quickness, lateral agility and vision. He's also a capable pass catcher, and running backs in Sean Payton's offense typically catch a lot of passes. Payton likes to use multiple running backs, and the Broncos signed veteran J.K. Dobbins after drafting Harvey. But there's little doubt that Harvey will have a prominent role in what should be a pretty good offense.
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63.
Zay Flowers
WR - BAL (at PIT)
Zay Flowers is very talented and worth the first-round pick the Ravens spent on him in 2023, but the nature of the Ravens' offense works makes Flowers an inconsistent fantasy performer. There were eight games last season in which Flowers had six or fewer targets. There were also eight games in which Flowers finished with fewer than 40 receiving yards.
The problem is that the Ravens ran the ball on 52.5% of their offensive snaps this year. Only the Eagles were run-heavier. That probably won't change much this year with Lamar Jackson at quarterback and Derrick Henry at running back for Baltimore, so we should probably expect more inconsistency from Flowers in his third NFL season. |
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64.
Patrick Mahomes II
QB - KC (at LV)
Fantasy gamers have to recalibrate expectations for Patrick Mahomes following another season in which he failed to deliver top-tier production. After averaging better than 20 fantasy points per game in each of his first five seasons as Kansas City's starting quarterback, Mahomes has averaged fewer than 19 fantasy points per game in each of the last two seasons and has finished outside the top 10 in that category among QBs. He finished with 3,928 passing yards and 26 TD passes in 2024, with a career-low 6.8 yards per attempt. Subpar protection from his offensive line and a season-ending injury to WR Rashee Rice early on didn't help, but it's now difficult to envision Mahomes leading all QBs in fantasy scoring, as he did in 2018 and 2022. Still, Mahomes is an every-week fantasy starter who won't leave you adrift at the position. With Xavier Worthy coming off a strong late-season run, Rice back from injury, Travis Kelce returning for at least one more season, and Marquise Brown and rookie Jaylen Royals, Mahomes should have no shortage of pass-catching weaponry.
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65.
Jaylen Waddle
WR - MIA (at NE)
Jaylen Waddle is a compelling buy-low candidate after a season in which he had only 744 receiving yards and 2 TDs. Part of that was due to a Tua Tagolaivoa concussion that left the Miami passing game dead in the water while Tua was out. With Jonnu Smith having left Miami for Pittsburgh, Waddle could conceivably get more snaps from the slot and see more of the easy throws that turned Jonnu into a PPR monster last year. Let's not forget what a good player Waddle is. He had the most yards per route run in college since 2020 (which includes guys like Ja'Marr Chase and CeeDee Lamb). Waddle was the No. 6 overall draft pick in 2021. He had three straight 1,000-yard seasons to begin his NFL career. Don't sleep on him after a statistically disappointing year.
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66.
Aaron Jones Sr.
RB - MIN (vs . GB)
Aaron Jones has a reputation for being brittle, but he's played 17 regular-season games in two of the last three years. He's coming off a solid season for the Vikings in which he had 1,546 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns, good for an RB16 finish in half-point PPR fantasy scoring. Age is a concern with Jones, who turns 31 in December, and newcomer Jordan Mason could potentially cut into Jones' workload. But Jones performed well last season, and he'll be running behind a refurbished offensive line. He could be a value in your fantasy draft.
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67.
Bo Nix
QB - DEN (vs . LAC)
Bo Nix was the sixth quarterback selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, but Jayden Daniels was the only rookie QB to put up better fantasy numbers than Nix last year. The University of Oregon product quickly got comfortable in head coach Sean Payton's offense, completing 66.3% of his throws for 3,775 yards, with 29 TD passes and 12 INTs. Nix added 430 rushing yards and four TD runs on his way to a QB7 fantasy finish. Nix averaged 19.3 fantasy points per game and boosted his output over the second half of the season, averaging 22.0 fantasy points per game from week on. With Payton as his mentor and a strong offensive line in front of him, Nix looks like a solid investment for 2025.
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68.
Baker Mayfield
QB - TB (vs . CAR)
Baker Mayfield was at the height of his powers in 2024, establishing new career highs in passing yardage (4,500), touchdown passes (41), completion percentage (71.4%), yards per attempt (7.9) and rushing yardage (378). Mayfield tied Joe Burrow for QB3 in both total fantasy scoring and fantasy points per game (22.5) behind only Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen. It's probably wise to expect some statistical regression from Mayfield, and it's possible the Buccaneers' offense is less effective this year, with 2024 offensive coordinator Liam Coen having left to take the Jacksonville head coaching job, and the relatively inexperienced Josh Grizzard taking over at OC. But Mayfield has clearly turned a corner in his career, he has a strong offensive line in front of him, and he has a deep, talented group of pass catchers that includes WRs Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan and Emeka Egbuka.
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69.
Mark Andrews
TE - BAL (at PIT)
After getting off to an alarmingly slow start last year, Mark Andrews went on a touchdown spree that reaffirmed his status as a valuable fantasy tight end. Five games into the 2024 season, Andrews had 10 catches for 120 yards and zero TDs. He was TE32 in PPR fantasy points per game over that stretch. From Week 6 through the end of the regular season, Andrews scored 11 touchdowns in 12 games and averaged 3.8 catches and 46.1 yards per contest. Andrews turns 30 the day before the Ravens' 2025 season opener, and his 2024 downturn in target volume and yardage suggests that his days as an elite fantasy tight end may be over. But Andrews has been a reliable TD scorer and remains an important cog in the Baltimore offense. Consider him a midrange TE1 for fantasy.
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70.
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
RB - NYG (vs . DAL)
A fifth-round draft pick out of Purdue, Tyrone Tracy turned in an impressive rookie season for the Giants. He had 192-839-5 rushing and 38-284-1 receiving, good for an RB26 finish in half-point PPR fantasy scoring. Fumbling was an issue for Tracy, who coughed up the ball five times. The Giants drafted Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo, so Tracy figures to be part of a timeshare arrangement this season. But as a former college wide receiver, Tracy figures to get more of the passing-game work.
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71.
Ricky Pearsall
WR - SF (vs . SEA)
A late-first-round pick in last year's NFL Draft, Ricky Pearsall played 11 games as a rookie after recovering from a gunshot sustained in an attempted robbery. He caught fire down the stretch, with 8-141-1 vs. the Lions in Week 17 and 6-69-1 vs. the Cardinals in Week 18. Pearsall is 6-foot-1, has 4.4 speed, and he's going to have a full-time role in the 49ers' offense. It's possible he emerges as the 49ers' top wide receiver this year, and he looks like a value at his WR4 price.
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72.
Rome Odunze
WR - CHI (vs . DET)
A chalky breakout pick for 2025, Rome Odunze is coming off a rookie year that wasn't awful but didn't exactly give us visions of impending superstardom either. The ninth overall pick in last year's NFL Draft, Odunze had 54 catches for 734 yards and three touchdowns as a rookie. It's understandable that Odunze wasn't a high-volume receiver when he had to share targets with D.J. Moore and Keenan Allen. Plus, rookie QB Caleb Williams didn't exactly the world on fire. Allen is now out of the picture, Caleb Williams has a year of experience under his belt, and the Chicago offense is now going to be choreographed by Ben Johnson, widely regarded as one of the better playcallers in the league. But there's still ample target competition for Odunze. Moore is still around, and the Bears selected TE Colston Loveland and WR Luther Burden with their first two picks in this year's draft. If you're inclined to bet on talent and fade "too many mouths to feed" narratives, Odunze should appeal to you.
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73.
T.J. Hockenson
TE - MIN (vs . GB)
T.J. Hockenson missed seven games in 2024 while recovering from the devastating knee injury he sustained in December 2023. Upon his return, he had 41 catches for 455 yards in 10 games but didn't score any touchdowns. Hockenson has been a trusted brand name at the TE position, but he's entering his age-28 season and has missed 26 games over the last four seasons. Hockenson must share targets with Vikings WRs Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, and those targets will be coming from a quarterback who's never started an NFL game, top 2023 Minnesota draft pick J.J. McCarthy. But as a proven performer playing for offensive mastermind Kevin O'Connell, Hockenson still profiles as a top-10 fantasy tight end.
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74.
Travis Hunter
WR,CB - JAC (vs . TEN)
Will WR-CB Travis Hunter be the Shohei Ohtani of the NFL, providing rare two-way value? Hunter is a ridiculously fluid athlete with extraordinary ball skills. His route running needs refinement, but it's scary to think about how good he could become once he develops that part of his game. The big question is Hunter's role. He played both wide receiver and cornerback in college, and some people believe he's better as a cornerback. The Jaguars, who traded up to select Hunter second overall in this year's draft, say they intend to use Hunter primarily as a wide receiver in his rookie year, though Hunter has made it clear he wants to play both ways. Does double duty end up limiting Hunter's offensive snaps? Abbreviated offensive usage could crush Hunter's fantasy value. It makes Hunter a fascinating case study, and he'll pose a major dilemma for fantasy managers in this year's drafts.
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75.
Kaleb Johnson
RB - PIT (vs . BAL)
Rookie Kaleb Johnson is expected to replace Najee Harris as the Steelers' primary early-down back. Johnson was a committee back his first two years at Iowa, then broke out with 240-1,537-21 rushing last fall. He's a powerful downhill runner who's hard to bring down if you hit him high. It's easy to envision him being an effective goal-line back in the NFL. A good fit for offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's zone-running scheme in Pittsburgh, Johnson is a patient runner who reads his blocks well. He doesn't have great long speed, doesn't change speeds often or make sharp cuts. Still, Johnson landed in a favorable spot and could make a big impact right away.
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76.
Emeka Egbuka
WR - TB (vs . CAR)
At the beginning of the offseason, Emeka Egbuka looked like this year's Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Rome Odunze. The talented first-round selection in the NFL draft found himself in a squeeze for target volume immediately with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, but as we have progressed through the offseason and camp, the pathway has become clearer for Egbuka to step up in a big way in year one. Godwin's health issues are much more complicated than originally anticipated, and he might not be at 100% til the mid-point of the 2025 season. Jalen McMillan sustained a neck injury in the preseason that has also called his availability for a large chunk of this season into question (he could be out until their bye in Week 9). Egbuka looks like he could be the clear WR2 for the Bucs for most of the season, if not all of it. Egbuka has the talent to step up immediately and be a wonderful contributor for Fantasy GMs. In two of Egbuka's final three collegiate seasons, he ranked inside the top 40 FBS wide receivers in yards per route run (38th, 11th) and top 20 in receiving grade (19th, 12th) and yards after the catch (16th, 12th). He's best viewed as a strong WR3 who could easily be producing as a WR2 this season.
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77.
Jordan Mason
RB - MIN (vs . GB)
When the Vikings traded for Jordan Mason in the offseason, they immediately gave him a two-year deal that includes more than $7 million in guaranteed money, suggesting that they have plans for him. With Christian McCaffrey sidelined at the start of the 2024 season, Mason averaged 107 rushing yards for the 49ers over the first five games of the season (before getting hurt himself), 120 scrimmage yards per game, and 5.1 yards per carry. The Vikings' running scheme uses a lot of outside zone, which is right up Mason's alley. Mason could have some stand-alone value this season, and he'd become immensely valuable if anything happened to 30-year-old Vikings RB Aaron Jones.
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78.
Kyler Murray
QB - ARI (at LAR)
Remaining healthy all year and completing his first full season since 2020, Kyler Murray finished QB10 overall and QB12 in fantasy points per game (18.1) among quarterback who made multiple starts. It was a bumpy ride to get there, as Murray topped 25 fantasy points four times (three times if you exclude his big game in Week 18) and finished with 12 or fewer fantasy points five times. That's Murray in a nutshell. He can be wildly inconsistent from game to game - or even from half to half - but his rushing ability makes for a high ceiling. Murray ran for 572 yards and five touchdowns last season. Murray profiles as a boom/bust low-end QB1.
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79.
Dak Prescott
QB - DAL (at NYG)
Dak Prescott's 2024 season ended prematurely when he tore his hamstring off the bone in the Cowboys' Week 9 loss to the Falcons. Through the first eight weeks of the season, Prescott averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game, ranking QB18 in that category. Prescott had been QB3 in fantasy scoring in 2023, averaging 20.7 fantasy points per game. Although he doesn't run much anymore, Prescott could be a worthy wait-on-QB target in 2025 fantasy drafts since he's likely to come at a discount following an injury-shortened season. Dallas has a strong group of pass catchers with CeeDee Lamb and new acquisition George Pickens, along with TE Jake Ferguson.
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80.
Jaylen Warren
RB - PIT (vs . BAL)
Jaylen Warren should once again have something close to a half share of the Pittsburgh backfield, with his tag-team partner now rookie Kaleb Johnson instead of Najee Harris. Warren is 5-8, 215 pounds, so he isn't cut out to handle 20 carries a game. But Warren has averaged 61.7 scrimmage yards per game over the last two years while sharing work with Harris, who didn't miss any games over that stretch. Warren has averaged 4.8 yards per carry over his NFL career but has never averaged more than 8.8 carries per game in any of his three NFL seasons. The workload may not expand significantly, but perhaps we can squeeze a few more touchdowns out of Warren, who's scored only six TDs in 48 career games.
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81.
Jerry Jeudy
WR - CLE (at CIN)
Deshaun Watson started seven games for the Browns in 2024, and Jerry Jeudy averaged three catches and 38 receiving yards in those games. Jameis Winson started seven games for the Browns, and Jeudy averaged seven catches and 112.3 yards in those games. Down the stretch, Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Bailey Zappe combined to make three starts for the Browns, and Jeudy averaged 6.7 catches and 59 yards in those games. The point is that Jeudy produced compelling numbers with every QB he played with last season other than Watson. With so many questions about the Browns' murky QB situation in 2025, Jeudy might not be able to match his 90-catch, 1,229-yard performance from 2024, but his fifth-year surge was legit, and he looks like a bargain at his lower-end WR3 ADP.
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82.
Chris Olave
WR - NO (at ATL)
Chris Olave was going in the late second or early third round of fantasy drafts the last couple of years. Now he's being drafted as a low-end WR3 and typically coming off the board in the sixth or seventh round. Olave had two 1,000-yard seasons to begin his career before last year's injury-shortened campaign. He's a terrific route-runner with big-time speed. Olave has averaged 2.21 yards per route run for his career, which is excellent.
But people are understandably nervous about his concussion issues and his quarterback situation. It's impossible to quantify the concussion risk, but I'm not terribly concerned about the QB factor. Even the very worst passing attacks in the league typically generate at least 3,000 passing yards, and with the Saints lacking other credible pass catchers, Olave is in line for a sizable chunk of that yardage. |
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83.
Travis Kelce
TE - KC (at LV)
With 35-year-old Travis Kelce now in the twilight of his career, his numbers have begun to slip. His 8.5 yards per catch and 1.49 yards per route run in 2024 were career lows, and Kelce's TD total last season (3) was his lowest since a rookie season in which he played one game. Still, Kelce had 97 catches for 823 yards in 16 games and finished TE5 in PPR scoring despite the touchdown shortage. Kelce will turn 36 in October and is no longer the same player who finished TE1 in fantasy scoring six times from 2016 to 2022. But Kelce has a strong rapport with Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, and Kelce's 2024 reception and yardage totals suggest there's still gas in the tank.
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84.
Deebo Samuel Sr.
WR - WAS (at PHI)
Appraising the 2025 fantasy value of Deebo Samuel isn't easy. He moved from the 49ers to the Commanders in the offseason, and Deebo should be a pretty good fit for Commanders OC Kliff Kinsbury's offense, which can be heavy on short passes. It's unreasonable to expect anything like the numbers Deebo gave us in 2021, when he racked up 1,770 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns. In the three seasons since, Deebo has averaged 51 receiving yards per game, which seems like a reasonable expectation for what he can provided in 2025. He provides some rushing value, too. But durability is a concern. Deebo has missed eight games over the last three seasons.
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85.
Matthew Golden
WR - GB (at MIN)
Packers first-round draft pick Matthew Golden is a burner who runs crisp routes and has sure hands. Film guys such as Mel Kiper Jr., Daniel Jeremiah and Dane Brugler love him and ranked him as a top-15 overall prospect in this year's NFL Draft. But Golden's college production profile raises some red flags. Golden has a chance to make an immediate impact for the Packers, who selected him 23rd overall. Golden should be able to earn significant rookie-year targets among a group of receivers that includes Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks. The Packers also have Christian Watson, but he might miss most of 2025 after sustaining a major knee injury late last year.
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86.
Rashee Rice
WR - KC (at LV)
Rashee Rice was electric early last season, averaging 21.6 PPR fantasy points per game over the first three weeks. But he tore his LCL in Week 4 and missed the rest of the year. Now, Rice must serve a six-game suspension for his involvement in a multi-car crash in Dallas in March 2024. It's possible that upon his return, Rice goes right back to being Patrick Mahomes' favorite short-area target and picks up where he left off. But young WR Xavier Worthy asserted himself for the Chiefs down the stretch last season, so Rice's target volume might not be quite what it was before his injury.
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87.
Travis Etienne Jr.
RB - JAC (vs . TEN)
Travis Etienne is going into the final year of his contract. He was outplayed by Tank Bigsby last season, and now the Jaguars have drafted the speedy Bhayshul Tuten. Etienne had 1,484 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns in 2023. He was terrific over the first half of that season but slowed down in the second half. Then the bottom fell out last year. Etienne averaged 3.7 yards per carry last season. More damning is that he averaged minus-0.28 rushing yards over expected per carry, per NFL Next Gen Stats. It's possible Etienne goes back to being the playmaker he was as a rookie in 2022 and for the first half of the 2023 season. But it's possible the Jaguars marginalize Etienne in 2025 and let him walk after the season.
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88.
Brock Purdy
QB - SF (vs . SEA)
The very last player selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, Brock Purdy has given the 49ers two-plus good seasons and was rewarded with a five-year, $265 million contract that included more than $182 million in guaranteed money. After a QB6 fantasy finish in 2023, Purdy finished QB14 in overall fantasy scoring last year, QB12 in fantasy points per game. Purdy went from an NFL-best 9.6 yards per pass attempt in 2023 to a still-good 8.5 YPA in 2024. Purdy's TD rate fell from 7.0% to 4.4%, but he boosted his rushing output, running for 323 yards and five touchdowns. Injuries to WR Brandon Aiyuk, RB Christian McCaffrey and multiple offensive linemen didn't help Purdy's cause last year. Purdy is a sound investment as a low-end QB1 or high-end QB2 in 2025 fantasy drafts.
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89.
Zach Charbonnet
RB - SEA (at SF)
Zach Charbonnet has been good for the Seahawks whenever he's gotten an opportunity. He averaged 3.35 yards after contact per carry last year and forced 32 missed tackles on only 135 rushing attempts. When Kenneth Walker was hurt, Charbonnet had a two-touchdown game against Miami and another two touchdowns against Arizona. Charbonnet has been good as a pass catcher, with 75 catches over his first two seasons. Charbonnet is one of the most valuable handcuff running backs, and he might even offer some stand-alone value.
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90.
David Njoku
TE - CLE (at CIN)
Following the best season if his career in 2023, David Njoku missed six games in 2024 with ankle hamstring and knee injuries, and his efficiency plummeted. Njoku finished with 64-505-5 in 11 games last season. He averaged a career-low 7.9 yards per catch and only 5.2 yards per target. But with the right quarterback, Njoku can be a fantasy force. In games he played with QB Jameis Winston last year, Njoku averaged 10.3 targets a game and scored five TDs over a seven-game stretch. He was TE4 in PPR fantasy points per game (16.4) over that period. The Browns' QB situation looks messy for 2025, but one of the candidates to make starts at quarterback is Joe Flacco, who really clicked with Njoku when they played together in Cleveland in 2023. When Flacco made five late-season starts for the Browns that year, Njoku had 30-390-4 and was TE2 in PPR fantasy points per game (18.2) over that span. Njoku could be a value in 2025 fantasy drafts entering his age-29 season, but his fortunes are tied to the Cleveland quarterbacks, which isn't exactly reassuring.
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91.
J.K. Dobbins
RB - DEN (vs . LAC)
After tearing his Achilles in Week 1 of the 2023 season, J.K. Dobbins made a successful return in 2024, rolling up 905 rushing yards and nine touchdowns for the Chargers in 13 games. Dobbins now joins the Broncos, where he'll be part of Sean Payton's backfield. Payton likes to use multiple running backs, and no doubt rookie R.J. Harvey will be prominently involved. But Dobbins figures to have a role as well, and it's possible he'll be Payton's preferred goal-line back.
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92.
Tucker Kraft
TE - GB (at MIN)
Tucker Kraft turned in a solid season in 2024, finishing with 50 catches for 707 yards and seven touchdowns. He finished TE9 in half-point PPR fantasy scoring, TE12 in fantasy points per game. The 24-year-old Kraft seems to be on an upward trajectory, and it helps his cause that the Packers don't have a proven target hog at wide receiver. Kraft averaged 10.1 yards per target -- an impressive number, but one that suggests some regression is in order. But if the Packers are less run-heavy in 2025, Kraft might see more than the 4.1 targets per game he averaged last season.
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93.
Tyler Warren
TE - IND (at HOU)
Tyler Warren posted absurd numbers for Penn State in 2024, with 104 catches, 1,233 yards and eight touchdowns. He has an angry playing style reminiscent of Georget Kittle. Warren is not easy to tackle. The Colts landed Warren with the 14th overall pick of the draft. It seems like a suboptimal landing spot given the Colts' uncertainty at quarterback. But Warren did some damage as a runner last year at Penn State, adding 218 rushing yards and four TD runs. That's one possible way for Warren to pad his value. But it's probably best to temper expectations for Warren in his rookie season.
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94.
Stefon Diggs
WR - NE (vs . MIA)
Stefon Diggs tore his ACL last October, which is why he's a relative afterthought in early 2025 fantasy drafts. Diggs is on pace to be ready for the start of the season, and he is immediately going to become Drake Maye's No. 1 receiver in New England. Before his injury-shortened 2024 season, Diggs had topped 1,000 yards in six straight seasons, and he was on a 1,000-yard pace when he got hurt last year. He may not be the same player he was in 2020, when he had 127 catches and 1535 yards and helped Josh Allen make the jump from promising young QB to superstar, but can he be a top-25 receiver? I believe he can be, which is why Diggs is one of my favorite draft targets.
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95.
Jordan Addison
WR - MIN (vs . GB)
Jordan Addison is only 23 years old, and he's already had a 10-touchdown season and a nine-touchdown season in the NFL. Despite having to share targets with Justin Jefferson, Addison has finished WR21 and WR20 in half-point PPR fantasy scoring the last two years. If your rivals are concerned that Addison plays with a top receiver and will be playing with a quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, who hasn't taken a regular-season snap, capitalize on the discount. However, Addison will miss the first three games of the season while serving a suspension related to a DUI arrest.
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96.
Tank Bigsby
RB - PHI (vs . WAS)
Tank Bigsby was very effective as a runner in 2024. He had 168-766-7 rushing, averaging 4.6 yards per carry. Etienne averaged 3.7 yards per carry. Bigsby averaged 3.74 yards after contact per carry, which ranked third among RBs with at least 60 carries. He forced 46 missed tackles last year, tied for 13th most. Bigsby averaged 0.74 rushing yards over expected per carry, the ninth-best mark in the league. But Bigsby is basically a zero as a pass catcher -- he has eight receptions in 33 NFL games -- and the Jacksonville backfield is crowded, with Travis Etienne and a pair of rookies, Bhayshul Tutan and LeQuint Allen, also in the mix.
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97.
Justin Fields
QB - NYJ (at BUF)
Over the last three seasons, when he has been a starting quarterback, Justin Fields has finished inside the top ten fantasy quarterbacks in fantasy points per game (QB7, QB9, QB5). Last year, in his six starts for Pittsburgh, he was the QB7 in fantasy points per game while averaging 9.2 carries and 38.5 rushing yards per game. If Fields had kept up that rushing pace for the entire season, he would have finished fifth in rushing yards per game among quarterbacks, immediately behind Jalen Hurts. He also took a step forward as a passer last year. In Weeks 1-6, among 31 qualifying quarterbacks, he ranked 17th in CPOE, fourth-best in highly accurate throw rate, 12th-best in catchable target rate, and he boasted the ninth-lowest turnover-worthy throw rate (per Fantasy Points Data). The weapons surrounding Fields aren't amazing, but he's not being asked to work with a totally barren skill cupboard, as Garrett Wilson, Breece Hall, & Mason Taylor should all be dependable receiving options. The Jets also have an offensive line that should have no problems buying him time in the pocket. Fields is a locked-in top-ten fantasy quarterback this season because of his rushing production.
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98.
Drake Maye
QB - NE (vs . MIA)
Drake Maye did the best he could last year with a pitiful supporting cast. His offensive line was patchwork at best, and arguably, his top two pass catchers were Hunter Henry and Demario Douglas. Despite all of this, in the nine games Maye played at least 90% of the snaps, he averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game, which would have placed him as the QB11 last year. In those contests, he averaged. 36.8 rushing yards per game, which would have ranked fifth among quarterbacks last season. Overall, among 40 qualifying quarterbacks, Maye ranked 27th in yards per attempt, 17th in CPOE, 11th in highly accurate throw rate, 18th in hero throw rate, and had the 13th-highest turnover-worthy throw rate (per Fantasy Points Data). The rushing output will factor in heavily this season for Maye and his fantasy outlook. The additions of Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, offensive line help, and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels can only help Maye in 2025. He's a strong QB2 who could finish as a QB1 this season.
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99.
Javonte Williams
RB - DAL (at NYG)
Javonte Williams recently said he's just starting to feel like his old self after tearing his ACL and LCL in 2022 after an impressive rookie season in 2021. Williams came back in 2023 but had a mediocre year, and he wasn't very effective last year either. Williams did have a career-high 52 catches in 2024, but for only 346 receiving yards and no touchdowns. He didn't didn't have a 100-yard rushing game for the Broncos all season and averaged 3.7 yards per carry. Exclude a two-touchdown game against a bad Saints run defense, and Williams averaged 6.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. But Williams is only 25, and he has a good chance to be the lead RB in Dallas, where his competitors for touches are Miles Sanders and rookies, Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah. It's not inconceivable that Williams could return to fantasy prominence in 2025 if indeed he's fully healthy.
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100.
Jauan Jennings
WR - SF (vs . SEA)
Jauan Jennings has developed into a useful pass catcher in the middle part of his career. But I'm mildly skeptical of last season's age-27 breakout, which was partly fueled by the absences of fellow WRs Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall for large parts of the season. And it's not as if it was a massive eruption for Jennings. He was tied for WR26 in half-point PPR fantasy points per game among WRs who played at least eight games. After never averaging better than 1.38 yards per route run in his first three NFL seasons, Jennings jumped to 2.26 yards per route run in 2024. I'm buying the improvement. I'm just not buying Jennings as a comfortable every-week fantasy starter -- which you need him to be at a sixth- or seventh-round ADP. Pearsall came on strong down the stretch last season. Aiyuk is on his way back from last year's season-ending knee injury. George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey are going to draw ample targets. It's just hard to see Jennings taking it up another notch with all that target competition.
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101.
Caleb Williams
QB - CHI (vs . DET)
Caleb Williams is a polarizing figure in the fantasy community. Depending on whom you ask, his rookie season was somewhere between alarmingly poor and reasonably decent considering the headwinds into which he was sailing. The Bears' play-calling was questionable under offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, and it was hard to see improvement in that department after Waldron was fired in-season. The Bears' offensive line was a sieve, as Williams took a league-high 68 sacks. He finished with 3,541 passing yards, 20 TD passes and six INTs in 17 starts, adding 489 rushing yards but no rushing touchdowns. The Bears have diligently spruced up Williams' ecosystem, hiring highly regarded playcaller Ben Johnson as their head coach, dramatically upgrading the middle of the offensive line in free agency, and adding TE Colston Loveland and WR Luther Burden in the draft. Williams is known for his ability to make plays out of structure, but if he can start making plays *in* structure, he has a chance to take a huge leap forward in his second NFL season.
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102.
Justin Herbert
QB - LAC (at DEN)
Justin Herbert is widely regarded as an above-average or very good starting QB, but his offensive environment isn't conducive to big fantasy numbers. Under offensive coordinator Greg Roman, the Chargers had the 10th run-heaviest offense in the league last season. They also operated at the second slowest pace in the league last season. Herbert averaged only 29.6 pass attempts per game and finished the season with 3,870 passing yards, 23 TD passes and only three interceptions. He added 306 rushing yards and two TD runs. WR Ladd McConkey was a revelation as a rookie, the Chargers added promising WR Tre Harris in this year's draft, and they re-signed veteran slot receiver Keenan Allen in early August. Weaponry shouldn't be an issue for the talented Herbert, but a run-heavy approach and a sluggish offensive pace will likely keep Herbert from being anything more than an average fantasy quarterback.
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103.
Jakobi Meyers
WR - JAC (vs . TEN)
The rock-steady Jakobi Meyers established single-season highs in receptions (87) and receiving yards (1,027) last season despite missing two games. Although the Raiders added WRs Jack Bech and Dont'e Thornton in the draft, Meyers is likely to remain the No. 2 target in Las Vegas behind star TE Brock Bowers. The arrival of QB Geno Smith, who threw for more than 4,300 yards last season, and new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, who favors a brisk pace, could boost Meyers' fantasy value. Just don't expect a TD bonanza. Meyers has scored 20 touchdowns in 91 career games. Meyers has tried to renegotiate his contract with the Raiders and recently requested a trade, so this is a situation that bears watching during fantasy draft season.
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104.
Evan Engram
TE - DEN (vs . LAC)
After an injury-marred 2024 season in which he lost eight games to hamstring and shoulder ailments, Evan Engram could be poised for a rebound fantasy season in 2025. After the Jaguars released Engram in March, Denver signed him to a two-year, $23 million deal in free agency. Broncos head coach Sean Payton has said he plans to make Engram the "joker" in his offense. That's been a key role in Payton's offenses over the years, filled by players such as Jimmy Graham, Reggie Bush and Alvin Kamara. It's a role that emphasizes run-after-the-catch ability -- an area where Engram shines. In 2023, Engram had a career-high 114 catches and 963 receiving yards. Expecting him to duplicate those numbers in his age-31 season is a stretch, but the prospect of an amplified role could make Engram a value pick in 2025 fantasy drafts.
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105.
Jared Goff
QB - DET (at CHI)
Jared Goff hit career highs in passing yardage (4,629) and TD passes (37) despite a three-year low in pass attempts (539). Goff was ruthlessly efficient, completing 72.4% of his throws and averaging 8.6 yards per attempt - second-best in the league among qualifying QBs in both categories. That helped Goff finish QB6 in overall fantasy scoring and QB7 in fantasy points per game (19.7). But regression could be coming for Goff. He dramatically outkicked his expected fantasy points per game (16.8), and the departure of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson could put a dent in Detroit's offensive production. It's best to think of Goff as a midrange QB2 rather than the midrange QB1 he was in 2024.
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106.
Rhamondre Stevenson
RB - NE (vs . MIA)
Rhamondre Stevenson may have peaked with his 1,040-yard rushing season in 2022. He missed five games in 2023, and his 2024 season was a disappointment. Stevenson averaged a career-low 3.9 yards per carry last season, and his seven fumbles cost him some playing time. Now, the Patriots have added playmaking RB TreVeyon Henderson, a second-round draft pick. A 50/50 workload split might be the best Stevenson investors could hope for in 2025.
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107.
Jayden Reed
WR - GB (at MIN)
Jayden Reed led the Packers in receptions (55) and receiving yards (857) last season, but it's hard to think of him as Green Bay's lead receiver when you consider that he had a 63% snap share in 2024 and typically wasn't on the field when the Packers used two-receiver sets. Reed is also dealing with a foot issue that could hinder him this season. The Packers drafted WR Matthew Golden in the first round of this year's draft, and third-round WR Savion Williams could potentially be used on the sort of gadget plays that Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has been drawing up for Reed the last two years. Perhaps the best selling point for Reed is that in the 31 career games he's played with QB Jordan Love, Reed has scored 17 touchdowns.
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108.
Jordan Love
QB - GB (at MIN)
Expectations were high for Jordan Love in 2024 after he went nuclear down the stretch in 2023 and bounced the Cowboys from the playoffs with a masterful performance. But Love sprained his MCL in the 2024 season opener against the Eagles and missed two games. Green Bay also became one of the run-heaviest teams in the league. The Packers were one of only three teams to run the ball on more than half of their offensive snaps last year. Love finished with 3,389 passing yards, 25 TD passes and 11 INTs. He averaged 16.3 fantasy points per game, ranking QB17 in that category. Love figures to play much of the 2025 season without Christian Watson, who tore his ACL late last year, but the Packers spent a first-round pick on WR Matthew Golden to give their offense a dose of speed. Love profiles as a high-end to midrange QB2 in fantasy.
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109.
Trevor Lawrence
QB - JAC (vs . TEN)
Will 2025 bring the long-awaited Trevor Lawrence fantasy breakout? The No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Lawrence has never finished better than QB12 in fantasy points per game. He was limited to 10 games last year, missing time due to a concussion and an AC joint injury in his shoulder that required offseason surgery. There's optimism that 2025 will be the best season of Lawrence's career. New Jaguars head coach Liam Coen coaxed a career-best season out of Baker Mayfield last season in Tampa. And the Jaguars aggressively traded up to the No. 2 pick in this year's draft to take two-way college star Travis Hunter, with the intention of primarily using Hunter as a wide receiver.
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110.
Keon Coleman
WR - BUF (vs . NYJ)
I think there's a chance we could get a Year 2 breakout from rookie Keon Coleman after an uneven rookie season in which he produced 29-556-4 in 13 games. Although he didn't have a lot of catches, Coleman demonstrated his freaky ball skills and averaged a whopping 19.2 yards per catch and 9.8 yards per target. The Bills have sort of an ensemble cast at wide receiver, so there's an opportunity for Coleman to step up and seize a bigger role. I don't think he's ever going to be a guy who gets 130 or 140 targets a year, but Coleman is a guy who could potentially do a lot of damage on 100 or 110 targets.
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111.
Khalil Shakir
WR - BUF (vs . NYJ)
As a member of Buffalo's ensemble cast at wide receiver, Khalil Shakir doesn't offer vast upside, but he's a solid depth piece for fantasy who might have some modest upside if his target share grows. Shakir finished with 76-821-4 in 15 games last season. He was WR40 in half-point PPR fantasy points per game among receivers who played at least eight games. To Shakir's credit, he makes the most of his opportunities. He's averaged 1.90 yards per route run and 9.7 yards per target over his three NFL seasons.
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112.
Austin Ekeler
RB - WAS (at PHI)
Austin Ekeler has an ADP in low-end range, but he was productive when healthy last year and is playing in an exciting, up-and-coming offense in Washington. Ekeler scored double-digit PPR points in 8-of-12 games last season and finished RB31 in fantasy points per game. When Brian Robinson Jr. missed a pair of midseason games with a hamstring injury, Ekeler had 134 yards from scrimmage and scored three touchdowns in those two contests. I'm not expecting a return to the high-end RB1 days for the 30-year-old Ekeler, but I think he's a value in the later rounds. Ekeler's value shouldn't be affected by the emergence of seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who could replace Robinson as the Commanders' primary early-down back.
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113.
Braelon Allen
RB - NYJ (at BUF)
Braelon Allen is in the running to be Breece Hall's backup for 2025, but I won't be surprised if Isaiah Davis beats him out. Last year, Allen averaged 6.5 touches and 28.3 total yards in backup duty. Among 70 qualifying backs, he ranked 51st in missed tackle rate and 35th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Davis, with fewer carries, produced better per-touch numbers last year. I don't mind taking shots on Allen late in deeper leagues, but I wouldn't go crazy with my exposure across multiple leagues.
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114.
Cam Skattebo
RB - NYG (vs . DAL)
After a monster season for Arizona State in which he had 293-1,711-21 rushing and 45-605-3 receiving, Cam Skattebo now heads to the Giants, where he'll work in tandem with talented second-year RB Tyrone Tracy. Casual college football fans learned Skattebo's name when he had 233 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns in Arizona State's overtime loss to Texas in the College Football Playoffs. Skattebo's ultra-physical style belies his 5-11, 215-pound frame. Skattebo keeps his feet pumping through contact and always seems to be falling forward at the end of runs. A leg injury sustained in training camp has seemingly put Skattebo behind Tracy in the race for the starting job and could potentially jeopardize Skattebo's early-season availability.
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115.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
RB - WAS (at PHI)
A seventh-round rookie, Jacory Croskey-Merritt has been a revelation in training camp and seems poised to become the Commanders' starting RB. Croskey-Merritt, who goes by "Bill," has an unusual college production profile that included stints at Alabama State, New Mexico and Arizona. While the college production was nothing special, Croskey-Merritt's athleticism stood out at his pro day, where he clocked a 4.45 and high-jumped 41.5 inches. This surging rookie RB warrants mid-round attention in fantasy drafts and has a chance to be a pleasant surprise.
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116.
C.J. Stroud
QB - HOU (vs . IND)
After a triumphant rookie season in 2023, C.J. Stroud's production fell dramatically last season. In 2023, Stroud was QB8 in fantasy points per game (18.7) among quarterbacks who made at least nine starts. In 2024, he slipped to QB26 in fantasy points per game (13.7). His passing yardage per game dropped from 273.9 to 219.2. Much of the blame goes to a shoddy offensive line that allowed Stroud to be sacked 52 times and yielded a league-worst 27.2% pressure rate. Houston's offensive line could still be a problem in 2025. The Texans traded away their best offensive lineman, left tackle Laremy Tunsil, although they acquired a solid replacement in Cam Robinson. The Texans added to Stroud's pass-catching arsenal by drafting Iowa State WRs Jaden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, but WR Stefon Diggs left via free agency, and WR Tank Dell might not play in 2025 after sustaining a gruesome knee injury in December. It's probably best to expect something between the highs of 2023 and the lows of 2024, and to regard Stroud as a midrange QB2.
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117.
Kyle Pitts Sr.
TE - ATL (vs . NO)
The Kyle Pitts hope and hype train is off the tracks. I can't do it. Last year's performance should scare everyone off, even at his depressed cost this season. Last year, Pitts was the TE20 in fantasy points per game. Among 47 qualifying tight ends, Pitts ranked 24th in target share, 19th in receiving yards per game, 26th in yards per route run, and 39th in first downs per route run, per Fantasy Points Data. There's nothing statistically I can point to that gives me hope for 2025 and beyond. Pitts is off my draft board.
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118.
Josh Downs
WR - IND (at HOU)
Josh Downs was WR32 last season in PPR fantasy points per game (13.1) among receivers who played at least eight games. Downs is a short-area receiver whose average depth of target last season was just 6.9 yards. He hasn't been a prolific touchdown scorer, with only seven touchdowns in 31 career games. The Colts' QB situation could hinder the value of Indy pass catchers, and Downs could lose some short-area targets to the Colts' first-round draft pick, TE Tyler Warren.
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119.
J.J. McCarthy
QB - MIN (vs . GB)
J.J. McCarthy missed his entire rookie season with a torn meniscus in his knee but enters 2025 as the Vikings' undisputed starting quarterback. McCarthy steps into a very healthy offensive ecosystem. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell is one of the NFL's shrewdest offensive architects. Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison form a terrific WR duo, and T.J. Hockenson is a top tight end. The Vikings have a good pair of offensive tackles and upgraded the middle of their offensive line in the offseason. Things might not always go smoothly for McCarthy in his first go-round as an NFL starter, but he offers intriguing rushing upside. McCarthy had eight TD runs in his final two college seasons at Michigan.
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120.
Nick Chubb
RB - HOU (vs . IND)
With Joe Mixon's health up in the air, Nick Chubb could be Houston's lead back in 2025 if he can stay healthy. Last year, before he was lost again to a foot fracture, he looked like a shell of his former self. Chubb only had a 2% explosive run rate, a 10% missed tackle rate, and 1.96 yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). These numbers are all basement-level efficiency metrics. Hopefully, he improves upon these numbers in 2025, but with his lengthy injury history at age 29, it's far from certain. Chubb could easily be a weekly RB2/3 because of volume this season, even if he's inefficient along the way. Chubb is a decent late-round option in drafts this year if you're trying to catch up at RB.
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121.
Darnell Mooney
WR - ATL (vs . NO)
The underrated Darnell Monney finished WR31 last season in half-point PPR fantasy scoring on a 64-992-5 stat line. One of the appealing things about Mooney is that he doesn't come off the field very often. He had a 92.9% snap share last season, and the Falcons made no significant offseason additions at wide receiver. New Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. has abundant arm talent and could conceivably help Mooney eclipse the 1,000-yard mark for the first time since 2021. Mooney looks like a draft bargain as a low-end WR4 or high-end WR5.
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122.
Najee Harris
RB - LAC (at DEN)
The fantasy value of Najee Harris is always tied closely to his workload. He logged 381 touches as a rookie in 2021, had 1,667 yards from scrimmage and 10 touchdowns, and finished RB3 in half-point PPR fantasy scoring. Harris has gotten around 300 touches in each of the last three seasons and has finished in RB2 range (though he hasn't fared quite as well in fantasy points per game). Now, Harris has landed with the Chargers and will have to compete for touches with first-round rookie Omarion Hampton. The smart money is on Hampton to finish the season with more touches, but that's not guaranteed. And even if Harris is the 1B in the Chargers' backfield, he could still be a useful fantasy asset in what figures to be one of the NFL's run-heaviest offenses. The ultra-durable Harris still hasn't missed a game in four NFL seasons. Further complicating the outlook for Harris is a fireworks mishap that landed him on the non-football injury list for the start of training camp with what was described as a "superficial eye injury."
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123.
Dallas Goedert
TE - PHI (vs . WAS)
Dallas Goedert missed seven games with hamstring and knee injuries last season. Injuries now seem to be part of the bargain when you draft Goedert, who's missed 22 games over the last five years and hasn't played a full season since he was a rookie in 2018. But Goedert is still reasonably productive when healthy. He had 42-496-2 in 10 regular-season games last year, then had 17-215-1 in the Eagles four-game postseason run to a championship. Goedert's troubling injury history and the run-heaviness of the Philadelphia offense are drawbacks, but Goedert still profiles as at least a high-end TE2.
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124.
Cooper Kupp
WR - SEA (at SF)
Is the 32-year-old Cooper Kupp out of gas? He had 67-710-6 for the Rams last season, but Kupp collapsed down the stretch, with only four receptions for 53 yards in his last three games, and no more than three targets in any of those contests. Kupp has joined the Seahawks, where he's positioned to be the No. 2 target behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba. There's a path to significant targets for Kupp. It's just a matter of whether he can do anything with them.
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125.
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR - IND (at HOU)
After catching 109 passes for 1,152 yards and four touchdowns in 2023, Michael Pittman Jr. produced 69-808-3 in 16 games last season. Pittman spent much of the year playing with a fracture in his back, and the Colts' abysmal quarterbacking was no doubt a limiting factor. Pittman should be healthier this season, but QB play could remain a problem despite the Colts' offseason addition of Daniel Jones. And we probably shouldn't expect many touchdowns from Pittman, who hasn't had more than four TDs in a season since 2021 and has never had more than six. Pittman is a reasonable bench option, but his ceiling looks capped.
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126.
Rashid Shaheed
WR - SEA (at SF)
Rashid Shaheed was off to a fast start last season, with 19-338-3 in his first five games. But Shaheed tore his meniscus in Week 6 and missed the rest of the season. Shaheed hasn't been a prolific target earner, but he's a big-play specialist with home run speed. Shaheed has averaged 16.6 yards per catch and 10.4 yards per target for his career. The Saints' QB situation could be problematic in 2025, but Shaheed should be the clear No. 2 receiver in the New Orleans offense behind Chris Olave and is a worthwhile option later in drafts.
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127.
Dalton Kincaid
TE - BUF (vs . NYJ)
A lot of people were expecting big things from Dalton Kincaid in 2024 after his promising rookie season. But Kincaid failed to build on his 2023 numbers and experienced slippage in a number of areas. He went from 42.1 receiving yards per game as a rookie to 34.5 yards per game last year. His catch rate fell from 80.2% to 58.7%. His yards per target slipped from 7.4 to 6.0. On the bright side, Kincaid is a talented former first round pick with a good athletic profile. Josh Allen is one of the NFL's best quarterbacks, but the Bills don't have an abundance of firepower at wide receiver. It's possible Dalton delivers a breakout season in 2025 and establishes himself as an upper-echelon tight end.
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128.
Brian Robinson Jr.
RB - SF (vs . SEA)
With seventh-round rookie RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt drawing raves in Washington's training camp, the Commanders traded Robinson to the 49ers for a sixth-round draft pick. Robinson will probably be the top backup to 49ers lead RB Christian McCaffrey, although the San Francisco RB room also includes second-year man Isaac Guerendo and rookie Jordan James. There's zero stand-alone value for Robinson now, but he appears to be the preferred handcuff for McCaffrey and would have considerable upside in Kyle Shanahan's RB-friendly system if CMC were to go down.
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129.
Trey Benson
RB - ARI (at LAR)
Trey Benson didn't get a great deal of work in his rookie season with Cardinals RB James Conner playing 16 games, but when Benson finally got some meaningful work against in games against the Bears and Jets at midseason, he looked pretty good, showing off the combination of size and power that made him a Day 2 draft pick. Benson enters 2025 as a backup, but Conner has had injury issues throughout his career, so it's possible Benson will get some meaningful work in 2025.
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130.
Colston Loveland
TE - CHI (vs . DET)
Most people expected Penn State's Tyler Warren to be the first tight end selected in this year's draft, but the Bears took Loveland 10th overall, while Warren went 14th to the Colts The 21-year-old Loveland is a talented young prospect who joins a Chicago offense that appears to be on the rise. Loveland will be playing for new Bears head coach Ben Johnson, who helped coax a TE1 overall finish out of rookie TE Sam LaPorta in Detroit in 2023. But Loveland faces stiff target competition in his rookie year, since the Bears have D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze and Luther Burden at wide receiver, plus veteran TE Cole Kmet. For now, Loveland is a more appealing asset in dynasty leagues than in redraft leagues, since it seems unlikely he'll make a major impact in his first NFL season.
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131.
Chris Godwin Jr.
WR - TB (vs . CAR)
Chris Godwin was WR1 in PPR scoring through the first six weeks of the 2024 season. But Godwin hasn't fully recovered from the dislocated ankle and fractured fibula he sustained in the middle of last season, and the Buccaneers have since added first-round draft pick Emeka Egbuka, who, like Godwin, does his best work in the slot. With the likelihood of increased target competition and the possibility that Godwin won't be at 100% capacity this season post-injury, it might be worth pumping the brakes in 2025 fantasy drafts even though Godwin is a trusted brand name.
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132.
Ray Davis
RB - BUF (vs . NYJ)
Second-year RB Ray Davis is an intriguing later-round flyer. He's the No. 2 running back on the Bills' depth chart behind James Cook, but Cook has expressed displeasure with his contract an is seeking a new deal. And if the contract thing becomes an issue, the Bills could pivot Davis. When Cook missed a Week 6 game against the Jets with turf toe last season, Davis had 152 yards from scrimmage in that game. Davis is a versatile run-catch threat who scored 21 touchdowns in 13 games in his final college season at Kentucky.
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133.
Quinshon Judkins
RB - CLE (at CIN)
The Cleveland Browns took Quinshon Judkins early in the second round of this year's draft and will probably use him as their lead back, though he'll have to fend off competition from veteran Jerome Ford and fellow rookie Dylan Sampson. A powerful, decisive runner with good contact balance and nifty feet, Quinshon Judkins had 1,567 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns as a true freshman at Ole Miss. His last two college seasons were good but not quite as awe-inspiring. The limitation of the Cleveland offense could keep Judkins' fantasy value in check this year, but he has a chance to provide RB3 or flex value, if not more. A domestic violence arrest kept the Browns from signing Judkins in time for the start of training camp, but with no charges forthcoming, there is no danger of Judkins missing the season.
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134.
Rachaad White
RB - TB (vs . CAR)
After a triumphant 2023 season in which he had 1,539 yards from scrimmage and nine touchdowns, finishing RB4 in PPR fantasy scoring, Rachaad White lost his lead-RB job to Bucky Irving in 2024. White was still a useful contributor who caught 51 passes, had 1,006 yards from scrimmage and scored nine touchdowns. But Irving was sensational, and White played fewer than 40% of the offensive snaps in the Buccaneers' last two regular-season games and their one playoff game. White is a worthwhile handcuff, and his pass-catching ability might give him a tiny bit of stand-alone value in PPR leagues, but he's now mostly just a later-round depth piece.
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135.
Marvin Mims Jr.
WR - DEN (vs . LAC)
Over the Broncos' last five regular-season games of 2024, Marvin Mims had 23 catches for 341 yards and five touchdowns. He was WR17 in PPR fantasy points per game (17.5) over that stretch, even though Mims played fewer than half of Denver's offensive snaps in all of those games. Mims is still only 23 years old. It's possible Sean Payton sees Mims as merely a punt returner and gadget guy. But it's also possible that the flash we saw at the end of last season was the start of big things for an electric playmaker. Mims is a worthwhile dart throw in the later stages of your draft.
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136.
Rashod Bateman
WR - BAL (at PIT)
The oft-injured Rashod Bateman didn't miss a game last season for the first time in his four-year NFL career. Not surprisingly, he put up the best numbers of his career, finishing with 45-756-9. Bateman averaged only 4.2 targets per game but averaged 16.8 yards per catch and 10.5 yards per target. He had more than his fair share of big plays, with 11 catches of 20 or more yards, and four catches of 40 or more yards. It's hard to see Bateman significantly boosting his target share with Lamar Jackson spreading the ball around to multiple pass catchers, and with the Ravens so run-heavy. But Bateman's encouraging 2024 performance makes him a worthy bench stash.
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137.
Jake Ferguson
TE - DAL (at NYG)
After being the TE8 in half-point PPR fantasy scoring in 2023, Jake Ferguson finished TE30 in 2024, with 59 catches for 494 yards and zero touchdowns in 14 games. Ferguson missed action with a knee injury and a concussion. A hamstring injury that wiped out half of QB Dak Prescott's season didn't help Ferguson's cause either. Solid 2023 numbers suggest that a bounceback is possible, but targets could be sparse for Ferguson now that the Cowboys have added WR George Pickens to complement target-hogging WR CeeDee Lamb.
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138.
Tyler Allgeier
RB - ATL (vs . NO)
Tyler Allgeier remains an elite handcuff option with some standalone flex appeal. Allgeier was the RB45 in fantasy points per game, as he finished as the RB36 or higher in 41% of his games last year. Among 46 qualifying backs, he ranked 22nd in missed tackle rate and 20th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). If Bijan Robinson were to miss any time, Allgeier would immediately vault into RB1/2 territory.
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139.
Tua Tagovailoa
QB - MIA (at NE)
After throwing for a league-high 4,624 yards in 2023, Tua Tagovailoa played only 11 games in 2024, missing four games with a concussion early in the season and then sitting out the final two games of the season with a hip injury. Concussions are an ongoing concern for Tua, who sustained a pair of them in 2022 and played only 13 games that year. When healthy, Tua is a capable pocket passer who offers no rushing upside. He completed a league-best 72.9% of his throws last season, though he averaged only 5.7 intended air yards per pass attempt. He's averaged a very respectable 7.6 yards per pass attempt over his career. The Miami offensive line could be problematic in 2025, but Tua has a fine pair of receivers in Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, along with TE Jonnu Smith and RB De'Von Achane. Regard Tua as a risky QB2.
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140.
Bhayshul Tuten
RB - JAC (vs . TEN)
The Jaguars selected Bhayshul Tuten with one of the first picks of Day 3 of the NFL Draft. Jacksonville is likely to have a messy RB committee this year with Travis Etienne, Tank Bigsby and Tuten, but Tuten could get an extended audition this year if the Jaguars decide they're going to let Etienne walk after his contract expires at the end of the season. Tuten has game-breaking, sub-4.4. speed. If he gets to the edge, look out. But Tuten is also an effective inside runner who bursts through holes and doesn't go down easily.
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141.
Christian Kirk
WR - HOU (vs . IND)
Christian Kirk has had a rocky road over the last two years after his breakout 2022 campaign (WR18 in fantasy points per game). Last year, Kirk fractured his collarbone and was out for the season while dealing with calf issues before that. In 2023, he dealt with a groin tear. In an abbreviated showing last season, Kirk proved he still has it. His WR57 ranking in fantasy points per game in Weeks 1-8 last season doesn't jump off the page, but he did accrue an 18.7% target share with 1.84 yards per route run, a 23.8% first-read share, and 0.087 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). None of those metrics scream, "DRAFT HIM NOW," but it also has to be said that among 116 qualifying receivers, he also ranked 13th in separation and 22nd in route win rate. Inside what looked like a broken Jaguars' offense last year, Kirk was still crushing corners. He's set for a wonderful possible bounce-back season in Houston if he can stay healthy. Now, you can add a player of his caliber as your WR5/6. It's free upside at the end of your drafts. I remember last year when we were drafting every starting Texan wide receiver aggressively. Now, Nico Collins is the only player that fantasy gamers are paying up for in drafts.
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142.
Bryce Young
QB - CAR (at TB)
Bryce Young's second NFL season was a roller-coaster ride, but it ended on a high note. Benched after two poor games to start the season, Young returned as Carolina's starting QB in Week 7 and gradually showed improvement. Over his final three starts of the season, he completed 64.8% of his passes for 612 yards, with seven TDs, zero INTs, and a QB rating of 111.6. Young also has five rushing touchdowns in his final six games. Panthers head coach Dave Canales has a good track record with young quarterbacks, and his continued work with Young could pay off in 2025. Pass-catching weaponry has been an issue for Young, but the Panthers spent the eighth overall pick of the NFL Draft on highly regarded WR Tetairoa McMillan.
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143.
Hunter Henry
TE - NE (vs . MIA)
In his ninth NFL season, Hunter Henry established new career highs in targets (97), catches (66) and receiving yards (674). He scored only two touchdowns but still managed to finish TE12 in half-point PPR fantasy scoring. Henry quickly developed chemistry with rookie QB Drake Maye, who leaned heavily on the veteran tight end. Maye could take a step forward in his second season, and while the Patriots added WR Stefon Diggs in free agency and WR Kyle Williams via the draft, New England isn't exactly loaded at wide receiver, so Henry should still have ample opportunity to contribute. If Henry has better luck with touchdowns in 2025, he has a chance to return low-end TE1 value.
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144.
Jerome Ford
RB - CLE (at CIN)
With the Quinshon Judkins off-the-field issues, Jerome Ford reenters the fray as a late-round running back option. Last year, when he was active with Nick Chubb in the lineup, he averaged 8.2 touches and 47.7 total yards as the RB39 in fantasy points per game. Ford remained explosive last year. Among 46 qualifying backs, he ranked eighth in explosive run rate and yards after contact per attempt while finishing 18th in missed tackles forced per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). If Judkins doesn't get suspended, Ford's fantasy value in 2025 is barely palpable, as Judkins and Dylan Sampson will likely lead the way. If Judkins misses any time, Ford will likely fall back into his previous role for the team as a committee back, ceding the passing down work to Sampson. Ford could offer some flex appeal in deeper leagues to begin the season and some best-ball upside.
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145.
Michael Penix Jr.
QB - ATL (vs . NO)
Michael Penix heads into the 2025 season as the Falcons' unquestioned starting quarterback after sitting behind Kirk Cousins for most of the 2024 season. Penix did make three late-season starts, completing 58% of his throws in those games, averaging 245.7 passing yards per game and 7.4 yards per attempt, with three touchdowns and three interceptions. Penix is a pocket passer who doesn't offer much rushing upside, but he has a powerful and accurate arm. He led FBS in passing yardage in each of his final two college seasons at Washington. Penix has the potential to return a small profit on his low-end QB2 price tag.
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146.
Brandon Aiyuk
WR - SF (vs . SEA)
Brandon Aiyuk tore his ACL in Week 7 of 2024 and might begin the 2025 season on the PUP list. Aiyuk's season was off to a rough start before the injury. He only reached 50 receiving yards once in the seven games he played. He had zero touchdowns. His catch rate was barely 50%. Now, Aiyuk's target competition includes George Kittle, Christian McCaffrey, Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall. Aiyuk is a full fade for me this season.
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147.
Dylan Sampson
RB - CLE (at CIN)
Dylan Sampson has the chance to assert himself atop the Browns RB depth chart. Quinshon Judkins remains unsigned and Jerome Ford took a pay cut to stay on the Browns roster. The Browns want a rookie to be a major contributor and Sampson will be that guy as long as Judkins remains out of the picture. The Tennessee RB broke out in 2024 with a 34% dominator rating and is yet to turn 21 years old. He fits the Browns' outside zone run scheme to a tee and has been praised as a capable pass-catcher throughout the offseason. One of the best RB sleepers you can draft with both immediate and long-term appeal if the Judkins situation drags on.
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148.
Jayden Higgins
WR - HOU (vs . IND)
Higgins got the capital I was hoping for as the fifth wide receiver selected in the NFL Draft at the top of the second round. Higgins should immediately file in as the starting outside receiver opposite Nico Collins in two wide receiver sets. Higgins was an underrated player throughout the entire draft process, ranking 27th and 16th in yards per route run and first and 18th in receiving grade during his final two collegiate seasons (per PFF). He's a sure-handed receiver who will become a trusted safety blanket for C.J. Stroud after posting a 2.2% drop rate or lower in each of the last three seasons and a 55.6% contested catch rate in college. The addition of Higgins and fellow former Iowa State wide receiver Jaylin Noel should push Christian Kirk while also hopefully fueling a big bounce-back season for Stroud. Higgins is a WR3/4 that could easily evolve into a weekly WR2 as the 2025 season rolls along.
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149.
Cedric Tillman
WR - CLE (at CIN)
Cedric Tillman had an interesting 2025 season. He didn't play much until Week 7, which was also the week when Deshaun Watson tore his Achilles. Over a four-game stretch from Week 7 to Week 11, Tillman had 24 catches for 302 yards and three touchdowns. He was the WR8 in PPR fantasy points per game (18.6) over that stretch. Then, in Week 12, Tillman sustained a concussion. He went on injured reserve and didn't play again the rest of the season.
It was a short but very promising burst from Tillman in his second NFL season. The surge may have been at least partly fueled by the aggressive downfield throwing of Jameis Winston. The Browns' QB situation is muddy for 2025, but one of the candidates to see significant action at quarterback for the Browns is Joe Flacco, who, like Winston, is a hyper-aggressive downfield thrower. Tillman is an intriguing sleeper for 2025. |
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150.
Jaydon Blue
RB - DAL (at NYG)
Blue re-injured his ankle, but it's not expected to be overly serious according to the rookie RB. Even so, the rookie looks more like a long-term bet than an immediate contributor for the Dallas offense and fantasy lineups.
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151.
Luther Burden III
WR - CHI (vs . DET)
The Bears spent an early second-round pick on Luther Burden, but how will they use him? Is it possible Burden plays the Amon-Ra St. Brown role as the primary slot receiver in Ben Johnson's offense? Chicago already has WRs D.J. Moore and Rome Odunze, along with TEs Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet. A top-three recruit in the high school class of 2022, Burden showed off his electric playmaking skills with an 83-catch, 1,212-yard sophomore season at Missouri in 2023. Burden wasn't nearly as productive last fall, finishing with 676 receiving yards. But the Mizzou offense struggled at times in 2024, especially when QB Brady Cook was hurt. Burden has a lightning-quick first step of the line of scrimmage, creating instant separation. When Burden has the ball in the open field, the air crackles with electricity. He's as slippery as an eel and has surprising contact balance. Although his target outlook is murky, Burden has the potential to be surprisingly impactful if he can earn a significant role as a rookie.
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152.
Keenan Allen
WR - LAC (at DEN)
Keenan Allen has returned to the Chargers, signing a one-year deal in early August. The 33-year-old Allen had 70-744-7 in 15 games for the Bears last season. It seems reasonable to expect similar numbers for 2025, although Greg Roman's run-heavy offense and the presence of young star Ladd McConkey probably caps Allen's ceiling at the WR4 level for fantasy.
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153.
Joe Mixon
RB - HOU (vs . IND)
Over the last four years, Joe Mixon has averaged 1,377 yards from scrimmage and 12.3 touchdowns per season. But Mixon is heading into his age-29 season and dealing with a foot issue that landed him on the reserve/non-football injury list, which means he'll miss at least the first four games of the season. It's also possible he'll cede some snaps to rookie Woody Marks on passing downs and to veteran Nick Chubb on early downs. Plus, the Texans have one of the league's worst offensive lines. There are a lot of storm clouds here -- probably too many to warrant spending a draft pick on Mixon.
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154.
Geno Smith
QB - LV (vs . KC)
The Raiders traded a third-round draft pick for Geno Smith in March and gave him a two-year contract extension worth $85.5 million. Smith will helm an intriguing Raiders offense that will be guided by new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, who likes to run his offense at an uptempo pace. TE Brock Bowers was a revelation as a rookie, WR Jakobi Meyers is a dependable veteran, and the Raiders added RB Ashton Jeanty and WR Jack Bech in the draft. Smith finished QB13 in fantasy scoring last season, averaging 16.5 fantasy points per game. He completed 70.4% of his passes last season for 4,320 yards, with 21 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. Smith will be drafted as a low-end QB2 or high-end QB3 but could once again finish as a high-end QB2.
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155.
Romeo Doubs
WR - GB (at MIN)
Out of the cloudy receiving picture in Green Bay, Romeo Doubs is the wide receiver I want to draft this season. On the surface, there doesn't appear to be much cause for being over the moon for Doubs, but hear me out. Last year, he finished as the WR47 in fantasy points per game, but he was the clear leader of the Green Bay Packers receiver room, and underneath the surface, he POPS in a number of metrics that matter. Doubs was the only receiver for Green Bay that eclipsed a 75% route share (team-leading 76.7%) while leading the team in target share (18.7%) and first-read share (23.6%). He posted a solid 1.90 yards per route run while ranking 25th among 85 qualifying receivers in first downs per route run (0.104, per Fantasy Points Data). Here's where things get really interesting: Doubs, last year among 112 qualifying receivers, ranked 11th in separation and second in route win rate. Doubs could be quietly headed for a massive breakout season, and with the addition of Matthew Golden and the Packers' run-heavy approach last year, it's not priced into his ADP at all. He's one of my favorite late-round dart throws this season.
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156.
Tyjae Spears
RB - TEN (at JAC)
After a promising rookie season in 2023, Tyjae Spears dealt with a litany of injuries in 2024 -- two concussions, a hamstring issue and a sprained ankle -- that cost him five games. Now he's dealing with a high-ankle sprain that's likely to cost him some early-season games. If he can stay healthy, Spears could be a useful fantasy asset. He showed some tantalizing flashes in 2023. Spears is a very capable pass catcher who's had 82 receptions in his first two seasons, and Titans head coach Brian Callahan has expressed the desire to give Spears a bigger role.
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157.
Denver Broncos
DST - DEN (vs . LAC)
Denver was the DST1 in fantasy points per game last year, and I don't see any reason why they can't repeat that in 2025. Last year, they ranked second in pressure rate and seventh in blitz rate, so sacks should be arriving in bunches again (they led the NFL in sacks last year). Denver will arguably field the best cornerback room in the NFL in 2025.
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158.
Zach Ertz
TE - WAS (at PHI)
Zach Ertz still appears to have gas left in the tank at age 34. He had 66 catches for 654 yards and seven touchdowns last season, finishing TE8 in half-point PPR scoring. After scoring only one touchdown over his first 10 games of 2024, Ertz scored six touchdowns over Washington's last seven regular-season games. He scored another TD in the playoffs and went out with an 11-catch, 104-yard performance in the Commanders' season ending loss to Ertz's former team, the Eagles. After playing a full season for the first time since 2021, Ertz agreed to a one-year deal that will keep him in Washington. He and young QB Jayden Daniels developed strong chemistry. Despite his age, Ertz could be a sneaky-good late-round TE option in 2025.
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159.
Rico Dowdle
RB - CAR (at TB)
Rico Dowdle took over as the Cowboys' lead RB in the second half of the 2024 regular season and was a monster down the stretch. Dowdle had 235-1,079-2 rushing for the season. Over his last seven games, Dowdle averaged 96.7 rushing yards and had four 100-yard rushing games. He was the RB13 in half-point PPR scoring over that stretch. But the Cowboys let Dowdle walk after the season, and he signed a modest one-year contract with the Panthers. Since Carolina gave a big contract extension to Chuba Hubbard in the offseason, it's reasonable to assume that Dowdle with be Hubbard's backup. But Dowdle is still an interesting late-round flyer.
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160.
Ollie Gordon II
RB - MIA (at NE)
Given all the injuries in the Dolphins' backfield, Ollie Gordon is getting more opportunities with the starting offense. The rookie RB entered this season with the 5th-highest dominator rating in this year's class, with one of the best single-season ratings during his 2023 campaign (over 2,000 yards from scrimmage).
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161.
Jonnu Smith
TE - PIT (vs . BAL)
His first seven NFL seasons were unremarkable, but Jonnu Smith authored a stunning fantasy breakout in Year 8, establishing career highs in targets (111), catches (88), receiving yards (884) and touchdowns (8). Smith finished TE4 in overall PPR fantasy scoring and TE5 in fantasy points per game. Smith went nuclear late in the season, averaging 6.9 catches and 67.1 yards per game from Week 11 on. He scored seven TDs in those eight games and was TE1 in PPR fantasy scoring over that stretch, averaging 18.6 points per game. But a trade in late June sent Smith to the Steelers, where he'll share TE targets with Pat Freiermuth. That isn't necessarily a fantasy death sentence, since Steelers OC Arthur Smith loves using his tight ends, and the Steelers don't have much firepower. Still, it's hard to see a path for Smith to remain a top-10 fantasy tight end.
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162.
Matthew Stafford
QB - LAR (vs . ARI)
Matthew Stafford is back for another season with the Rams at age 37. The 16-year veteran threw for 3,762 yards and 20 touchdowns last season, finishing QB19 in fantasy scoring. Stafford offers virtually zero rushing production (he had 41 rushing yards last season), but he can still sling it with the best of them. He has an outstanding pair of wide receivers in Puka Nacua and the newly acquired Davante Adams. Expect Stafford to be drafted as a midrange to low-end QB2 in 2025.
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163.
Marquise Brown
WR - KC (at LV)
Marquise "Hollywood" Brown had a lost 2024 season due to a shoulder injury but returned in Week 16 and immediately saw strong usage in the Chiefs' offense. From Week 16 on, he posted a 29% target rate - top-10 among WRs - and a 28% air yards share, signaling Kansas City still views him as a key piece. The production didn't follow (14 catches, 141 yards, 0 TDs), but the opportunity was promising. With Rashee Rice recovering from injury/facing a six-game suspension to start the year, and Travis Kelce approaching age 36, Brown could take on a larger role than expected in 2025.
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164.
Philadelphia Eagles
DST - PHI (vs . WAS)
The Eagles were the DST7 last year in fantasy. While some of the parts of this defense have changed over the offseason, they will still field one of the best defenses in the NFL. Last year, they ranked 13th in sacks and fifth-best in drives, ending with a turnover (sixth-best in turnovers forced).
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165.
Isaiah Likely
TE - BAL (at PIT)
Isaiah Likely's path to fantasy relevance has been blocked by fellow Ravens TE Mark Andrews for most of Likely's three NFL seasons. But Likely has had his moments, particularly when Andrews has been sidelined. In the nine games Andrews has missed over the last three years, Likely has averaged 3.4 catches, 50.3 yards and 0.7 touchdowns. Prorated, that would work out to 58 catches, 855 yards and 11 touchdowns over a full season. Likely and Andrews are both in the final years of their contracts with the Ravens. Likely has intriguing upside, but we might not get to see it until he and Andrews have been decoupled.
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166.
Joshua Palmer
WR - BUF (vs . NYJ)
Palmer is a solid and cheap bet to make on the Buffalo offense. His surface stats don't jump off the page. In the games in which he played at least 50% of the snaps last year, he had a 13.7% target share, 1.57 yards per route run, a 17.2% first-read share, and 0.075 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). It's when we pop open the hood and peek at his per-route metrics that things get interesting. Last year, among 112 qualifying wide receivers, Palmer was one of the best separators in the NFL, ranking 16th in separation and 12th in route win rate. Now, those numbers are eye-popping, especially when you discuss one of the best offenses in the NFL, yet only one receiving option was able to draw more than a 20% target share last year (Khalil Shakir). Palmer's route running and separation ability could lead to consistently heavier usage in Buffalo, where they don't have a receiver commanding a high target share. Palmer is worth the late-round flier to find out.
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167.
Pittsburgh Steelers
DST - PIT (vs . BAL)
The Steelers were the DST4 in fantasy points per game last year. All they did in the offseason was upgrade their secondary significantly with the additions of Darius Slay and Jalen Ramsey to rock alongside Joey Porter Jr. Pittsburgh tied for the league lead in turnovers last season.
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168.
Baltimore Ravens
DST - BAL (at PIT)
Baltimore will again field a strong defense. Last year, they were the DST11 in fantasy points per game while ranking second in sacks. If Nate Wiggins can take another step and Jaire Alexander can stay healthy, they might have a top-five secondary.
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169.
Xavier Legette
WR - CAR (at TB)
Xavier Legette is a late-round depth option that I'll likely avoid in most drafts this season. In the games, he played at least 59% of the snaps last year with Bryce Young under center, Legette had an encouraging 20.5% target share and 25.3% first-read share, but his per-route efficiency was horrible with 1.32 yards per route run and 0.066 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Overall, among 112 qualifying receivers, he ranked 69th in separation and 52nd in route win rate. Outside of Tetairoa McMillan, if I'm taking shots on this passing offense late, it'll be with Jalen Coker. Legette will get a bump to begin the season, though, as long as Coker is sidelined with a quad injury (IR).
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170.
Cam Ward
QB - TEN (at JAC)
The No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL Draft, Cam Ward is expected to open the season as the Titans' starting quarterback. Ward threw for 4,313 yards and 39 touchdowns at the University of Miami-Florida last season, finishing fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting. Ward is an aggressive passer who'll challenge defenses downfield, and he has a strong, accurate arm. He'll also add some value as a runner. But Ward's high-risk style could lead to a lot of turnovers. Ward will undoubtedly hit some rookie-year bumps as he adjusts to the NFL, but he has the potential to be a fantasy QB2 right away.
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171.
DeMario Douglas
WR - NE (vs . MIA)
Demario Douglas is a low-end dice roll receiver in the later rounds this season. He was a flex-viable player at times last season. In his ten full games with Drake Maye starting, he had a 16.3% target share, 1.67 yards per route run, a 19.7% first-read share, and 0.079 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Nothing jumps off the page there, but he did manage three top 36 wide receiver finishes in those ten contests despite only managing five red zone targets. If Maye takes a big step forward in 2025, Douglas is likely coming along for the ride as a bye-week flex option.
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172.
Adam Thielen
WR - PIT (vs . BAL)
Adam Thielen proved last year that he still has something left in the tank. In the nine games last year that he played at least 58% of the snaps, he drew a 19.7% target share while averaging 63.9 receiving yards per game with 2.08 yards per route run with a 25.8% first-read share and 0.094 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Down the stretch (Weeks 12-18), when Bryce Young was revitalized, Thielen was the WR21 in fantasy points per game. Thielen isn't dust. Not even close. Last year, among 112 qualifying receivers, he ranked 26th in separation and 53rd in route win rate. With the move to Minnesota, Thielen's season-long value takes a hit as he's likely the third or fourth option in the passing attack, but he's a strong add in managed leagues if you're drafting Jordan Addison or Rashee Rice. He'll get a bump in the first three games of the season with Addison out, which is good enough for him to patch a lineup in the flex for half of Rice's suspension. Thielen should be a solid flex option to open the season before turning into a decent bye week flex streaming option once Addison is back.
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173.
Minnesota Vikings
DST - MIN (vs . GB)
The Vikings were the DST2 in fantasy points per game last year, and they could be even better in 2025. Last year, they ranked fourth in sacks and sixth in pressure rate. Their secondary is a tad shakey on paper, but their pass rush should help cover some of those worries as quarterbacks run for their lives weekly.
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174.
Kyle Williams
WR - NE (vs . MIA)
Kyle Williams hive stand up! Williams gained a lot of traction in the fantasy community in the predraft process, with plenty of people hyping up the former Washington State late breakout. I remain a tad below consensus on Williams. Williams didn't surpass 900 receiving yards or 2.25 yards per route run in any collegiate season until 2024 (per PFF). The hope for the Patriots' third-round draft pick is that he can avoid faceplanting like Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker did last year. He'll need to hop Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, and Kendrick Bourne to see the field in 2025 as a full-time starter. He's a late-round flier only right now until we get more clarity about his spot in the pecking order in training camp and the preseason.
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175.
Brenton Strange
TE - JAC (vs . TEN)
Now that Evan Engram has gone from Jacksonville to Denver via free agency, former second-round draft pick Brenton Strange sits atop the Jaguars' TE depth chart. Strange had 40 catches for 411 yards and two touchdowns last season. In the eight games that Engram missed, Strange averaged 3.6 receptions and 34.4 receiving yards. The possibility of an enhanced role makes the 24-year-old Strange an intriguing TE sleeper.
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176.
Blake Corum
RB - LAR (vs . ARI)
Blake Corum never threatened Kyren Williams' workload last year. He could be surpassed on the depth chart this season after the Rams added Jarquez Hunter in the draft. Corum's per-touch numbers last year were expectedly disappointing, with only a 14% missed tackle rate and 1.66 yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). If you're taking shots on this backfield, I would point you in the direction of Williams and Hunter.
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177.
Houston Texans
DST - HOU (vs . IND)
Houston was the DST5 in fantasy points per game last year, and they should be in the running for a top-five finish again in 2025. Last year, they ranked 13th in pressure rate and fourth in sacks (tied). The addition of C.J. Gardner-Johnson could help force a few more turnovers weekly, which wouldn't hurt (fifth-most turnovers forced last year).
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178.
Wan'Dale Robinson
WR - NYG (vs . DAL)
Wan'Dale Robinson was a PPR cheat code last year, ranking tenth in targets (140) and receptions (93). He was the WR41 in fantasy points per game. Robinson has nine weekly finishes as a top-36 fantasy wideout. He had a 22.5% target share, 1.28 yards per route run, and a 26.2% first-read share (per Fantasy Points Data). Robinson's high-volume role isn't certain to remain in 2025, with Russell Wilson starting at least a portion of the season. Wilson hasn't been a heavy underneath/middle-of-the-field target-funneling quarterback. Last year, 35% of Robinson's targets were within ten yards of the line of scrimmage in the middle of the field, where only 21.7% of Wilson's passes were aimed last season. Robinson likely serves as a bye-week desperation flex only this season.
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179.
Quentin Johnston
WR - LAC (at DEN)
Quentin Johnston was a fantasy football surprise in 2024. After a troubling rookie season, he finished as the WR37 in fantasy points per game last year with eight total touchdowns (13th-most). His season-ending stats do lie, though. Last year, he finished with 711 receiving yards, but he racked up 26.1% of that (186 receiving yards) in Week 18. In Weeks 1-17, he had an 18.1% target share and 23.1% first-read share, but he had only 37.5 receiving yards per game, 1.55 yards per route run, and 0.077 first downs per route run to show for it (per Fantasy Points Data). Last year, in Weeks 1-17, he ranked 91st out of 107 qualifying receivers in separation. With the arrival of Keenan Allen, Johnston will now fight with Tre Harris for snaps in three wide receiver formations this season. Johnston is a final round of your draft flyer only.
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180.
Tre Harris
WR - LAC (at DEN)
Harris, the soul-snatching route savant, landed with the Bolts in the second round of the NFL Draft. His 2025 outlook took a massive hit with Los Angeles signing Keenan Allen. It bumps Harris from a starting spot in three wide immediately to a situation where he is competing with Quentin Johnston for starting reps. Harris has the talent to beat out Johnston, but it's not a slam dunk that the Bolts coaching staff will give him every down run over Johnston weekly. Harris ranked first and ninth in yards per route run over the last two years (per PFF). He's sadly a final-round dart only in redraft now.
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181.
Buffalo Bills
DST - BUF (vs . NYJ)
The Bills, who were the DST8 in fantasy points per game last year, should make another leap this season. Last year, they were tenth in pressure rate but only 18th in sacks, so they should see some positive regression in this department. Buffalo also ranked third in turnovers.
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182.
Roschon Johnson
RB - CHI (vs . DET)
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183.
Brandon Aubrey
K - DAL (at NYG)
Brandon Aubrey was the K1 in total fantasy points last year. He could repeat at the top of the position again in 2025. A healthy Dak Prescott and the addition of George Pickens should go a long way with sustaining drives, getting into field goal range, and improving scoring opportunities for Aubrey and the offense. Last year, Aubrey had ten weeks with double-digit fantasy scoring.
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184.
Sam Darnold
QB - SEA (at SF)
Sam Darnold resurrected his career in Minnesota last season and now heads to the Pacific Northwest to take over as Seattle's starting quarterback. Darnold finished QB9 in fantasy scoring last year, throwing for 4,319 yards, with 35 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He completed a career-high 66.2% of his passes and averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt. The question is whether Darnold can duplicate his success in what appears to be a lesser offense environment. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell is regarded as a top playcaller, and Darnold won't have Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison to throw to this season. Now, Darnold will be running Klint Kubiak's offense and throwing to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp. Darnold is still being viewed skeptically by fantasy analysts, who have him ranked outside the top 24 at QB in FantasyPros' Expert Consensus Rankings. Darnold seemed to collapse at the end of the season, completing 53% and averaging 5.1 yards per attempt in a Week 18 loss to the Lions and a playoff loss to the Rams.
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185.
Will Shipley
RB - PHI (vs . WAS)
With Kenneth Gainwell out of the picture, Will Shipley is the clear handcuff for Saquon Barkley. Shipley's per carry metrics last year in a SMALL sample size (only 30 carries) weren't great. He had only a 7% missed tackle rate and 1.70 yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). He's a viable late-round handcuff option, but not someone I'm prioritizing in drafts in 2025, despite my fade of Saquon Barkley.
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186.
Kansas City Chiefs
DST - KC (at LV)
Last year's DST15 finish for Kansas City in fantasy points per game broke a nine-year streak for them as a perennial top 12 fantasy defense. They are a defense that should see regression back to the mean and return to the top 12 rankings of fantasy defenses in 2025. Last year, despite being ranked fifth-best in pressure rate, they had the 13th-fewest (tied) sacks in the NFL. The pass defense also allowed the 13th-lowest net yards per pass attempt.
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187.
Kyle Monangai
RB - CHI (vs . DET)
Well, the Bears didn't address running back early in the draft, but they didn't overlook the position. Chicago selected Monangai in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. Monangai is a squatty pinball back that can handle volume and fight for every blade of grass. He isn't an explosive runner, but he can roll up plenty of chunk gains and handle a ton of volume. Last year, he had 25 or more carries in 55% of his games and at least 18 carries in every game. In his final two collegiate seasons, he ranked 76th and 46th in yards after contact per attempt (per PFF), but he only amassed 31 targets. He'll have to earn his NFL paychecks and rack up fantasy points on early downs. He has to beat out Roschon Johnson for RB2 duties behind D'Andre Swift to have a pathway to fantasy success in 2025, but that's not impossible. Johnson hasn't exactly set the league on fire so far, and he has had trouble staying on the field (concussions). Monangai is a decent last-round pick.
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188.
Detroit Lions
DST - DET (at CHI)
Despite losing Aaron Glenn in the offseason, the Lions should repeat as a top-12 DST in 2025. Last year, they were decimated by injuries, but they still finished as the DST10 and tenth in turnovers. If Aidan Hutchinson comes back fully healthy, the pass rush should be fine, and the addition of D.J. Reed will make a sizable impact in the secondary.
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189.
DeAndre Hopkins
WR - BAL (at PIT)
DeAndre Hopkins, at this stage of his career, offers more real-life veteran/locker-room appeal than fantasy production. Last year, he was a part-time player for both Tennessee and Kansas City, never eclipsing a 65% route share in any week. In ten games, he had less than a 55% route share, so we have to evaluate what he did from a per-route basis only instead of the raw counting or market share metrics. Among 112 qualifying receivers, he ranked 52nd in separation and 36th in route win rate (per Fantasy Points Data). Among that same sample, he was 47th in yards per route run and 32nd in target per route run rate. He'll have some random spike weeks because of the potency of Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore offense, but they'll likely be tough to predict and not consistent enough to make him anything more than a headache flex option.
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190.
Cameron Dicker
K - LAC (at DEN)
Cameron Dicker is a locked-in top-five option at the position for fantasy. Dicker was the K4 last year, ranking seventh in percentage of field goals made, third in field goal attempts, and tenth in extra point attempts. The Bolts' offense should take another step forward in 2025.
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191.
Chig Okonkwo
TE - TEN (at JAC)
Fantasy managers are still waiting for the Chig Okonkwo breakout season that they though might be coming after he flashed playmaking ability as a rookie in 2022. But we're now three seasons into Okonkwo's career, and he has yet to finish as a top-20 tight end in fantasy scoring. The optimistic case for an Okonkwo breakout in Year 4 is that No. 1 overall draft pick Cam Ward is an aggressive downfield thrower who could pump new life into the Titans' passing game, and Tennessee has a shortage of pass-catching weaponry. But first Okonkwo will have to win a training camp battle against fourth-round rookie Gunnar Helm.
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192.
Green Bay Packers
DST - GB (at MIN)
The Packers were No. 3 scoring DST and finished 7th in DVOA in 2024. But they have serious issues on the personnel side heading into 2025 at both the CB/EDGE positions. They addressed their pass rush woes by acquiring former Cowboys EDGE rusher, Micah Parsons.
Even so. they also open the year against the Lions/Commanders, which aren't exactly great defensive spots. After being wary of chasing last year's team that ranked middle of the pack in pressure rate, the Parsons trade changes things drastically. Keep in mind that last season, the Packers benefited greatly from the third-most INTs despite finishing 31st in passes defended. |
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193.
Alec Pierce
WR - IND (at HOU)
Last year, Alec Pierce was the WR48 in fantasy points per game, operating as Indy's field stretcher. If Anthony Richardson wins the job, maybe he will have some flex-viable weeks in 2025 in deeper leagues, but he's off my draft board if Daniel Jones is the team's starter. Last year, Pierce led 85 qualifying receivers in aDOT (22.2). His role won't be heavily utilized if Jones is starting. Last year, among 40 qualifying quarterbacks, Jones had the 14th-lowest aDOT and the ninth-lowest deep throw rate (per Fantasy Points Data). Pierce could luck box into some spike weeks for best ball, but it won't be often enough to make him a redraft-worthy managed lineup pick.
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194.
Cade Otton
TE - TB (vs . CAR)
When Buccaneers WRs Mike Evans and Chris Godwin sustained injuries in a Week 7 loss to the Ravens last year, TE Cade Otton stepped up in a big way, catching 30-of-39 targets for 293 yards and three touchdowns over a four game stretch that began with that game against Baltimore. But in Otton's other 10 games, he had 29 catches for 307 yards and one touchdown. With Evans healthy, first-round draft pick Emeka Egbuka joining the WR room, and Godwin eventually returning to action, there would seem to be little opportunity for the 26-year-old Otton to make much of a fantasy impact this year. Otton is also dealing with a leg injury and could miss time early in the season.
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195.
Jake Bates
K - DET (at CHI)
Last year, Bates ranked as the K10 in fantasy points per game. He was tenth in field goal percentage. He was only 22nd in field goals attempted. If the Lions convert fewer of their red zone opportunities into touchdowns this season, Bates should have more field goal opportunities in 2025 while still residing in one of the league's best offenses (Bates was first in extra point attempts).
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196.
Seattle Seahawks
DST - SEA (at SF)
The Seahawks quietly were the DST4 in fantasy points per game last year. They could be even better in 2025. Last year, they ranked eighth-best in sacks and pressure rate while posting the seventh-lowest net yards per pass attempt. They were only 18th in drives ending in a turnover. If this unit can take another step in 2025, they could force more turnovers and challenge for the DST1 spot.
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197.
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
RB - WAS (at PHI)
With Brian Robinson Jr. getting traded to the 49ers, Chris Rodriguez becomes the direct early down handcuff for Washington to Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Rodriguez has been awesome when called upon in his NFL career with a career 3.73 yards after contact per attempt mark and a 79.9 elusive rating (per PFF). If Bill misses anytime, Rodriguez should be the go-to early down option for Washington. He'd immediately be a strong flex play if that were to happen.
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198.
Los Angeles Rams
DST - LAR (vs . ARI)
The Rams might have been the DST13 in fantasy points per game overall last year, but that doesn't tell the entire story. Last season, in Weeks 7-18, they were the DST5 in fantasy points per game. The Rams had the third-highest quarterback hurry rate despite finishing with the 11th-lowest sack total. They are bound to see regression in that category this season if they can get after the quarterback again in 2025.
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199.
Kendre Miller
RB - NO (at ATL)
Kendre Miller looks like the direct handcuff to Alvin Kamara this year. The jury is still out on Miller as an NFL player after only 39 carries last year and 80 carries total in his NFL career. Injuries have led to minimal playing time over the last two seasons. Last year, when he was on the field, he looked good, though posting a 5.1% explosive run rate and 26% missed tackle rate (per Fantasy Points Data). We'll see if he can hold the RB2 job for 2025, but he's worth a dart throw in the later rounds of fantasy, especially in deeper leagues.
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200.
Jalen Coker
WR - CAR (at TB)
Jalen Coker burst on the scene last year as an undrafted free agent. He earned a starting spot in the Carolina Panthers' passing offense as the season moved along and racked up four games with at least 60 receiving yards in the process. In the six games, he played at least 68% of the snaps, and Bryce Young was the starting quarterback; Coker had solid numbers with an 18.3% target share, 55.7 receiving yards per game, 1.89 yards per route run, and a 23.8% first-read share (per Fantasy Points Data). He averaged 11.4 PPR points per game with three top-36 weekly fantasy finishes (WR17, WR12, WR28). With Adam Thielen headed to Minnesota, Coker's starting spot is locked in. Coker is an awesome upside bet in the final rounds of your drafts, who could easily become a strong weekly WR3/flex if he takes a step in his second season. We'll have to wait for the launch with the news of his quad injury and short-term IR stint, crushing his early-season availability. Coker could be the WR2 for Carolina after he returns, with only Tetairoa McMillan ahead of him for targets weekly.
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201.
Isaac Guerendo
RB - SF (vs . SEA)
Isaac Guerendo was poised to be among the most valuable handcuff RBs in fantasy football this year as the presumed backup to the oft-injured Christian McCaffrey, who played only four games last year. But an Aug. 22 trade that brought ex-Commander Brian Robinson Jr. to San Francisco put Guerendo's role in doubt. Guerendo showed some intriguing flashes as a rookie. When he made his first two NFL starts in Weeks 14 and 15, he rolled up 203 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns in those contests. But Guerendo now appears to have little redraft value for 2025.
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202.
Woody Marks
RB - HOU (vs . IND)
The Texans added Marks to their backfield in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. he looks like a passing down back upgrade over Dare Ogunbowale, who can also take on some early down work to spell Joe Mixon occasionally. I wasn't high on Marks as a prospect. Since 2021, he never finished higher than 102nd in yards after contact per attempt or elusive rating (per PFF). He could siphon off some targets from Mixon, though. He has ranked 26th or higher in receiving grade in three of the last four seasons.
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203.
Wil Lutz
K - DEN (vs . LAC)
Last year, Will Lutz was the K11 in fantasy points per game while ranking ninth in field goals and sixth in extra point attempts. Denver's offense could easily take another step forward in 2025, bumping Lutz into the top five of each category. Lutz was also ninth in percentage of field goals made last year. Lutz is a great bet to step into the top five fantasy kickers this season.
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204.
Darius Slayton
WR - NYG (vs . DAL)
After settling in as a solid WR5, Darius Slayton's star dimmed further in 2024 when he slipped to WR78 in fantasy points per game. This can be attributed to the Giants' horrendous quarterback situation. In Weeks 1-9 with Daniel Jones last season, Slayton was on pace for 60 receptions and 886 receiving yards. During that time, he had a 16% target share, 1.63 yards per route run, and a 15.5% first-read share (per Fantasy Points Data). Nothing here jumps off the page as anything more than a possible bye-week flex or best ball correlation pick for 2025.
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205.
Chase McLaughlin
K - TB (vs . CAR)
Chase McLaughlin is a safe top-12 fantasy kicker for 2025. Last year, he was the K8 in fantasy points per game while ranking third-best in percentage of field goals made (93.8%). The Bucs offense should be among the league's best again in 2025, which should give him plenty of field goal opportunities.
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206.
Ka'imi Fairbairn
K - HOU (vs . IND)
Last season, Ka'imi Fairbairn was the K5 in fantasy points per game, while ranking 11th in extra points, third in field goal attempts, and 14th in percentage of field goals made. Last year, he dropped below 93% of his kicks made for the first time since 2022. If Houston's offense bounces back in 2025 and Fairbairn returns to his highly accurate ways, he could be a top-three kicker.
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207.
Jaylen Wright
RB - MIA (at NE)
Coach Mike McDaniel said after Saturday's preseason game that Jaylen Wright (leg) is "week-to-week, as reported first by Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post. He will miss the first several weeks after undergoing a small procedure.
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208.
Elic Ayomanor
WR - TEN (at JAC)
Ayomanor got a lot of positive buzz during the NFL Draft process, only to slip to the fourth round of the NFL Draft. The fall was possibly due to some medical concerns, but I can't fully confirm that. Ayomanor is a detailed route runner who can stretch the field (top-60 in aDOT across his final two seasons). In his final two collegiate seasons, he ranked 137th and 78th in yards per route run (per PFF). He lands in a wide-open receiver room behind Calvin Ridley. I wouldn't be surprised to see Ayomanor cracking the starting lineup quickly and ascending to the WR2 spot on this depth chart behind only Ridley for weekly targets. Ayomanor could be a decent matchup-based flex to begin the year with WR3/4 upside.
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209.
Los Angeles Chargers
DST - LAC (at DEN)
A top-10 DST in 2024, the Chargers should be a viable matchup play in 2025. Week 1 isn't great versus KC (Taking place in Brazil), but LAC follows that matchup with games against the Raiders, Broncos and Giants. They also finished last season with 9 dropped interceptions, despite finishing with the 8th-most picks overall (5th in passes defended). Derius Davis also offers value for the Chargers special teams (6th in total returns last season).
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210.
Michael Wilson
WR - ARI (at LAR)
Michael Wilson did meet expectations after an encouraging rookie season that ended on a high note. In Year 2, he fell to third in the target pecking order behind Trey McBride and Marvin Harrison Jr. The Cardinals' No. 2 WR finished 2024 as the WR59 in PPR - nearly identical to the previous season (albeit in three more games played). Likely needs an injury to be fantasy relevant.
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211.
Mike Gesicki
TE - CIN (vs . CLE)
Mike Gesicki is the top pass-catching tight end in arguably the NFL's best passing attack. You'd think that role would mean more, but Gesicki was TE14 in fantasy scoring last year after catching 65 passes for 665 yards and two touchdowns. With the dynamic WR duo of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins vacuuming up targets, Gesicki averaged a modest 4.9 targets per game. It's worth noting that Gesicki's productivity increased over the five games Higgins missed last season. Gesicki averaged 5.2 catches and 62.4 yards in those games, and he scored both of his touchdowns when Higgins was out. Gesicki has a high-end TE2 ceiling when Chase and Higgins are both healthy, but if either of them were to miss time in 2025, Gesicki's value could spike.
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212.
DJ Giddens
RB - IND (at HOU)
Giddens was the 15th running back selected in the draft as he landed with the Colts. He'll compete with Khalil Herbert to earn backup duties behind the Colts' incumbent starter, Jonathan Taylor. Giddens' talent is very real after he ranked 16th in yards after contact per attempt, sixth in breakaway percentage, and 22nd in elusive rating last year (per PFF). He's in the final-round pick bucket that could pay off handsomely if he earns the RB2 spot and Taylor misses any time.
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213.
Harrison Butker
K - KC (at LV)
Butker was the 27th-ranked kicker in 2024 (29th in PPG) as he missed time with a knee injury. The Chiefs' kicker has fallen off in two of the last three seasons, failing to finish inside the top 24. He only has one top-5 finish in the last five seasons. Given his last of recent production and KC's heavy outdoor schedule (two dome games), Butker should not be a priority kicking option even in attached to offense with Patrick Mahomes at the helm.
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214.
San Francisco 49ers
DST - SF (vs . SEA)
The Niners have the easiest schedule in the NFL in 2025. Perks of finishing in fourth place in the NFC West, combined with matchups against the AFC South and NFC South.
And even though they open up the season with back-to-back road contests, it's at Seattle and New Orleans. Sam Darnold and Tyler Shough. Draft the 49ers D/ST that should have better health in 2025 under defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. Their DST ranks No. 1 in the FantasyPros strength of schedule tool. |
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215.
Aaron Rodgers
QB - PIT (vs . BAL)
Last season, in many aspects, Aaron Rodgers looked like a shell of his former self. He finished as the QB19 in fantasy points per game despite operating in an offense with the fourth-highest passing rate over expectation (per Fantasy Points Data). I don't know if he gets anywhere near that type of pass-happy offensive design with Arthur Smith carrying the play-calling headset. Yes, Pittsburgh (fourth-lowest passing rate over expectation) will pass more in 2025, but they WILL NOT be a top 5-10 passing rate team. Then we are left to rely upon per-dropback efficiency from Rodgers, which in the year 2025 is hard to do. Last season, among 40 qualifying passers, he ranked 29th in yards per attempt, 39th in CPOE, 22nd in catchable target rate, and had the eighth-highest off-target rate. Rodgers is likely headed toward a QB2 season for fantasy purposes, where he gets lost in the QB2 noise and is only a viable streaming option when the matchup is right.
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216.
Keaton Mitchell
RB - BAL (at PIT)
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217.
Pat Bryant
WR - DEN (vs . LAC)
The Denver Broncos surprised everyone by selecting Pat Bryant in the third round of the NFL Draft. In the post-draft presser, Sean Payton compared Bryant's game loosely to his former standout receiver, Michael Thomas. While I wasn't head over heels in love with Bryant during the pre-draft process, this comparison and his surprising draft capital do raise the antenna. Bryant quietly checks the analytical boxes that we look for, ranking 18th in yards per route run and seventh in receiving grade in his final collegiate season (per PFF). He's worth tossing a dart at with your final pick in redraft leagues. Denver needs another receiver to step in as an every-down contributor in the offense in 2025, opposite Courtland Sutton and Evan Engram.
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218.
Mason Taylor
TE - NYJ (at BUF)
The Jets addressed an offseason need at tight end by spending a second-round pick on LSU's Mason Taylor, the son of former Dolphins sack artist Jason Taylor. The younger Taylor has good size (6-5, 250) and athleticism, and he'll have a chance to contribute immediately. But considering that Taylor never had more than 546 receiving yards or three TD catches in any of his three college seasons, we should probably keep expectations in check for his rookie year.
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219.
Chris Boswell
K - PIT (vs . BAL)
The Steelers kicker finished second in points scored in 2024, averaging 11.2 PPG. He connected on 93% of his FG attempts and tied for the NFL league lead in field goals made (41). Unfortunately for Boswell, he has regressed immensely after any of his top-10 career finishes. Be careful chasing last year's stats from a 34-year-old kicker who hit more 50-yarders than the two years prior COMBINED.
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220.
Kareem Hunt
RB - KC (at LV)
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221.
Evan McPherson
K - CIN (vs . CLE)
Evan McPherson will play one game indoors all season in 2025. Therefore, I'd be careful investing too much into him this draft season. The Bengals' kicker is coming off a season-ending injury and he has failed to finish higher than K14 since his rookie campaign. His FG% have also declined for four straight seasons.
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222.
Pat Freiermuth
TE - PIT (vs . BAL)
The Steelers have little proven talent at wide receiver beyond new acquisition D.K. Metcalf, but Pat Freiermuth's 2025 target outlook is jeopardized by the arrival of TE Jonnu Smith, who went from Miami to Pittsburgh in a late-June trade. Freiermuth had 65 catches for 653 yards and seven touchdowns last year, finishing TE10 in half-point PPR fantasy scoring. Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is a former TE coach who likes to keep his tight ends prominently involved. The problem is that Smith like to use multiple tight ends, and Smith is coming off a strong season with the Dolphins.
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223.
Adonai Mitchell
WR - NYJ (at BUF)
Adonai Mitchell is a dark-horse Year 2 breakout candidate after flashing elite efficiency in limited action as a rookie. He posted a 28% target rate per route run - a mark that would've ranked top-20 among WRs if he had qualified - and consistently created separation in his routes. The challenge in 2025 will be earning more consistent playing time in a crowded Colts receiver room featuring Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs, and deep threat Alec Pierce. But with his ability to command targets and get open, Mitchell is a strong upside stash who could explode with an expanded role.
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224.
Jake Elliott
K - PHI (vs . WAS)
The Eagles' placekicker finished as the K12 in 2024 (8.3 PPG), but it came on sheer volume. He was outside the top 24 in FG% and hit just 2 of his 9 kicks from 50-plus yards. Elliott has bounced back from down seasons before and still showed his effectiveness in the Super Bowl.
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225.
Justice Hill
RB - BAL (at PIT)
Justice Hill had a strong season last year as the RB38 in fantasy points per game. He'll reprise his role as the passing catching complement to Derrick Henry this season. Last year, he ranked seventh in target share and yards per route run while posting seven weeks as the RB36 or higher in weekly fantasy scoring. Hill will again be a viable weekly flex option in 2025, especially in PPR formats.
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226.
Miles Sanders
RB - DAL (at NYG)
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227.
Andrei Iosivas
WR - CIN (vs . CLE)
Last year, Andrei Iosivas was the WR74 in fantasy points per game, with only four weeks as a WR36 or higher in weekly fantasy scoring. He only drew a 9.2% target share with 28.2 receiving yards per game and 0.88 yards per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). He's a last-round pick in best ball only as a stacking piece with Joe Burrow.
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228.
Tyler Bass
K - BUF (vs . NYJ)
Tyler Bass is coming off a disappointing 2024 campaign as the K17 in PPG (9th-highest scoring kicker). He has failed to meet expectations set after his rookie season with back-to-back finishes outside the top-8 kickers. Projects closer to a low-end fantasy kicker given the Bills play just two games indoors all season.
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229.
New York Jets
DST - NYJ (at BUF)
The Jets should enjoy a bounce-back season on defense in 2025 with Aaron Glenn at the controls. They were the fourth-worst fantasy defense last year, despite ranking 11th-best in pressure rate and fifth-best in quarterback hurry rate. Sauce Gardner remains one of the best corners in the NFL, who should have his fair share of interceptions this season.
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230.
Jaylin Noel
WR - HOU (vs . IND)
Noel was disrespected by the NFL as he dropped into the third round of the NFL Draft. The Houston Texans stopped his tumble and called his name with the 15th pick in the third round. I expect Noel to use this as fuel for the fire and walk into the building with a chip on his shoulder. Noel has the play strength, route prowess, and speed to play in the slot or on the outside. He could struggle to find playing time in his rookie season with Nico Collins, Christian Kirk, and his former collegiate teammate Jayden Higgins all sitting above him on the depth chart. Collins and Kirk have had their injury issues over the last few years, so it's easily possible that Noel will be starting by midseason. Last year, Noel ranked in the top 30 in receiving grade and yards per route run while sitting second in deep receiving yards among FBS wide receivers (per PFF). Noel is an awesome late-round flier.
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231.
Dalton Schultz
TE - HOU (vs . IND)
In 2024, Dalton Schultz hit five-year lows in targets (85) catches (53), receiving yards (532) and touchdowns (2). The result was a TE22 fantasy finish in half-point PPR scoring even though Schultz played all 17 of the Texans' games. A slight rebound is possible, but it's hard to see much fantasy upside for Schultz as he enters his age-29 season. WR Nico Collins figures to be the Texans' undisputed target leader, and Houston has also added veteran Christian Kirk and promising rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel at receiver. Consider Schultz a midrange TE2 at best.
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232.
Isaac TeSlaa
WR - DET (at CHI)
TeSlaa was one of the most surprising picks of the entire NFL Draft, both in relation to his draft capital (round three) and the amount Detroit gave up to trade up for him (three third-round picks). The Lions needed to upgrade their WR3 spot. I just don't know if the highly athletic big slot (68.3% slot in college) in TeSlaa was the right answer. In his two seasons at Arkansas, he never had more than 532 receiving yards. He finished with a disappointing 5.0 yards after the catch per reception, 16.4% target per route run rate, and 1.45 yards per route run (per PFF). He has played quite well this preseason and could crack the starting line for Detroit early on, so he's worth a final round pick in deeper leagues as a cheap investment in one of the league's best offenses.
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233.
Juwan Johnson
TE - NO (at ATL)
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234.
Calvin Austin III
WR - PIT (vs . BAL)
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235.
Dont'e Thornton Jr.
WR - LV (vs . KC)
I love the addition of Thornton to this Raiders' wide receiver room. He fits in nicely with the receivers they already have on the roster as a field-stretching compliment. He should be starting in three wide receiver sets shortly over Tre Tucker. Thornton had only 34 targets last season, but he posted a whopping 3.72 yards per route run (per PFF). With his elite build-up speed, he will take the top off of plenty of defenses in 2025. If Las Vegas hands Thornton Jr. the D.K. Metcalf route tree in year one as a full-time starter, he could surprise people, but that's not a given. It's tough to project him to become a high-end target share earner in 2025, but he could easily offer some week-winning upside from the flex when the matchup is right.
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236.
Tahj Brooks
RB - CIN (vs . CLE)
Brooks lands in Cincy via the sixth round of the NFL Draft. With the depth of his running back class, it isn't surprising to see him having slipped that far down the board, but it still sucks. Brooks has the talent that should have justified an earlier pick and would have had he come out last year. Brooks will need to hop Zack Moss (assuming health) and Samaje Perine on the depth chart to even be proclaimed as the direct handcuff to Chase Brown. I think he has the talent to do so, but it remains to be seen if he can achieve it. Texas Tech's run blocking was abysmal last year, and it hurt Brooks' tackle-breaking numbers. In 2023, he ranked 60th in yards after contact per attempt and 37th in elusive rating (per PFF). Brooks is a final-round pick/deep league dart throw.
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237.
Jack Bech
WR - LV (vs . KC)
Jack Bech was one of the most efficient receivers in the 2025 class, leading all rookies in expected points added (EPA) per target - a clear sign that good things happened when the ball was in his hands at TCU. The Raiders took notice, selecting him 58th overall and giving him solid Day 2 draft capital that cements his status as a top-tier rookie WR for fantasy. Bech posted a 28% dominator rating in 2024 and impressed at the Senior Bowl, helping shake the "one-year wonder" label that stems more from circumstance than ability - he began his career at LSU competing with Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. With Jakobi Meyers in a contract year (and requesting a trade) and little depth behind him, Bech has a real opportunity to carve out a meaningful role early.
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238.
MarShawn Lloyd
RB - GB (at MIN)
Lloyd lost nearly his entire rookie season to injuries. First, he dealt with a hamstring strain during training camp and the preseason. That was followed by an ankle sprain in Week 2 and surgery to treat appendicitis after that. It was an unfortunate and insane runout for the former third-round pick out of USC. Don't forget Lloyd is a ridiculously talented player who ranked 16th and 20th in yards after contact per attempt and fourth and 15th in elusive rating across his final two collegiate seasons (per PFF). The Packers didn't add anyone to the backfield in the draft. Lloyd should be considered the favorite for the RB2/handcuff spot on the depth chart for Green Bay behind Josh Jacobs, but the groin issue he sustained in camp could hinder that. We'll see how much of a stand-alone role he has this season, but his handcuff value alone is solid.
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239.
Dontayvion Wicks
WR - GB (at MIN)
Dontayvion Wicks entered 2024 as a trendy breakout pick but fell flat, finishing 87th in fantasy points per game (5.4) despite leading the Packers in targets. He repeated his 39-catch total from his rookie season, but his efficiency collapsed - dropping to 1.41 yards per route run (74th) after nearly 2.0 as a rookie. Drops (9) and underwhelming production plagued a season where he still posted a strong 29% target rate per route and ranked 4th in ESPN's Open Score. The Packers' selection of first-round WR Matthew Golden casts doubt on Wicks' short/long-term role, especially with Christian Watson's absence opening up competition. As a former Day 3 pick, Wicks is running out of chances to secure a consistent spot.
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240.
Tory Horton
WR - SEA (at SF)
Seattle called Horton's name in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. The big, galloping physical receiver could push Marquez Valdes-Scantling aside quickly this season to be the WR3 for the passing attack. Horton has the raw talent to do so after posting 3.45 yards per route run last year (per PFF). He ranked 43rd and 22nd in the same statistical category in the two previous seasons. Horton is a triple-level threat with the play strength to break tackles (2023: 16th in missed tackles forced). Horton is a nice final-round pick with flex upside for 2025.
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241.
Matt Gay
K - SF (vs . SEA)
Matt Gay takes over in Washington after kicking for Indy last year. Last year, he was the K13 in fantasy points per game while logging the second straight season with less than 84% of his field goals made. Gay should post top 12 fantasy kicker numbers in 2025, but the week-to-week volatility could be maddening if his accuracy doesn't bounce back to 2021-2022 levels (93.3-94.1% of his field goals made).
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242.
Dyami Brown
WR - JAC (vs . TEN)
Dyami Brown quietly broke out late last season with the Washington Commanders and parlayed that strong finish into a one-year, $10 million deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars. It's a notable signing by the new Jacksonville regime - especially since GM James Gladstone mentioned he was high on Brown coming out of UNC, believing he offered more than just vertical speed. While all the buzz surrounds Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter, Brown could carve out a larger role than most expect. Hunter's potential two-way deployment (WR/DB) could open the door for Brown to function more prominently as the Jaguars' No. 2 wide receiver - particularly if injuries strike. The Jaguars' acquisition of Tim Patrick does pour some cold water on Brown's true breakout potential as another WR who could see snaps on the perimeter/red zone.
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243.
Elijah Arroyo
TE - SEA (at SF)
Second-round rookie Elijah Arroyo has been given a chance to replace perennial underachiever Noah Fant as Seattle's top tight end. One of the more athletic members of this year's talented rookie TE class, Arroyo had 595 receiving yards and seven TD catches in his final college season at the University of Miami-Fla., then stood out in Senior Bowl practices.
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244.
Dameon Pierce
RB - KC (at LV)
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245.
Ja'Tavion Sanders
TE - CAR (at TB)
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246.
Jarquez Hunter
RB - LAR (vs . ARI)
Hunter is arbitrage Bhayshul Tuten in fantasy football drafts. Hunter, much like Tuten, is headed to the NFL (Rams) via the fourth round of the NFL draft. Also, like Tuten, Hunter finds himself possibly buried for 2025 behind two veterans, but he also possesses the talent and pathway to surpass one or maybe both of them in the running back pecking order. The Rams thought so much of Blake Corum's rookie season that they addressed running back again this year. Hunter is incredibly talented. Hunter has ranked inside the top 24 in yards after contact per attempt in each of the last three seasons while also sitting in the top 22 in breakaway percentage in two of three years (per PFF). Hunter offers the Rams an explosive element that neither Kyren Williams nor Corum has. Last year, among 46 qualifying backs, Williams ranked 44th in explosive run rate, 37th in missed tackles forced per attempt, and 40th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Hunter could be one of the best values of the fantasy football draft season.
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247.
Daniel Jones
QB - IND (at HOU)
After six topsy-turvy seasons with the Giants and a late-season stint as Sam Darnold's backup in Minnesota last season, Daniel Jones signed a one-year, $14 million deal with the Colts, who have named Jones the Week 1 starter over Anthony Richardson. Jones had a good fantasy season in 2022, finishing QB9 in fantasy scoring that year, largely on the strength of 708 rushing yards and seven TD runs. But Jones was ineffective in 2024, and the Giants benched him after 10 starts. Because of his rushing ability, the 28-yard Jones could have some low-level fantasy value if he's able to hold on to the starting job.
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248.
Tyler Lockett
WR - LV (vs . KC)
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249.
Sean Tucker
RB - TB (vs . CAR)
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250.
Younghoe Koo
K - NYG (vs . DAL)
Younghoe Koo has struggled the last two seasons after a top-5 finish in 2022. The Falcons' schedule (12 dome games) suggests he should be primed for a bounce-back, but this team ALWAYS has a favorable preseason schedule. After finishing outside the top 15 in three of the last four seasons, he's a priority waiver target if your starting kicker goes down or is on a bye week.
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251.
Roman Wilson
WR - PIT (vs . BAL)
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252.
Brashard Smith
RB - KC (at LV)
Smith was another talented victim of this deep running back class. He dropped all the way to the seventh round of the NFL Draft, which was surprising. The Chiefs added him to their already overstocked backfield. The Chiefs are no strangers to allowing a seventh-round running back a legit shot at starting (hi, Isiah Pacheco), so we can't say that Smith has zero shot. I was enamored with Smith's receiving ability as a converted wide receiver, his lightning quickness, and his possible upside as a rusher for a player who is still getting acclimated to the position. Last year, Smith ranked 34th in breakaway percentage, second in receiving grade, and 22nd in yards per route run (per PFF). Smith's skill set is different from every other back in this depth chart. He could easily carve out a stand-alone role as Kansas City's new Jerick McKinnon.
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253.
Theo Johnson
TE - NYG (vs . DAL)
Last year, before Theo Johnson was lost for the remainder of the season with a foot injury, he was the TE33 in fantasy points per game. He drew a 9.9% target share, averaging 27.6 receiving yards per game with 1.0 yards per route run and only 0.048 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Johnson is a decent TE2 dart throw and will have some streaming appeal this season.
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254.
Jalen McMillan
WR - TB (vs . CAR)
Jalen McMillan started slowly in his rookie season but came on down the stretch. In Weeks 14-18, he was the WR11 in fantasy points per game, spiking seven touchdowns. During those five games, he had an 18.4% target share, 63.2 receiving yards per game, 2.09 yards per route run, a 22.9% first-read share, and 0.099 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Outside of the insane touchdown production, McMillan's efficiency stats were all nice. Unfortunately for him, the Bucs felt the need to further upgrade their wide receiver room despite his stretch performance with their selection of Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin's return. McMillan has been pushed into the WR4 role, and his neck injury in the preseason could hold him out until after their bye week this season (Week 9). He's a last-round pick in your drafts only if you have an IR spot to stash him with, but he's best left on the waiver wire this year in most leagues.
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255.
Devin Neal
RB - NO (at ATL)
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256.
Russell Wilson
QB - NYG (vs . DAL)
The Giants signed 36-year-old Russell Wilson to a one-year, $21 million deal in March, and he's the favorite to open the season as the Giants' starting QB. But Wilson might not have the job for long. The Giants traded up to take Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart late in the first round of this year's draft, and they also added veteran Jameis Winston in the offseason. Wilson made 11 starts for the Steelers last season and averaged 16.2 fantasy points per start. He'll be drafted as a QB3 in 2025 but might be useful as a spot starter in favorable matchups.
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257.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DST - TB (vs . CAR)
The Bucs could easily be a top 12 fantasy defense in 2025 if their secondary can have a better season than last and their pass rush remains top shelf. Last year, Tampa Bay ranked sixth-best in sacks and ninth-best in pressure rate while giving up the fourth-most passing yards and tenth-most passing touchdowns. The offseason additions of Haason Reddick, Jacob Parrish, and Benjamin Morrison should help their pass defense in a multitude of ways.
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258.
Raheem Mostert
RB - LV (vs . KC)
Raheem Mostert lands with the Raiders as Ashton Jeanty's backup. Jeanty should be the team's clear bell-cow, with Mostert only offering some change of pace carrries weekly. Mostert looked like a player on his last NFL legs last season, with only a 14% missed tackle rate and 1.76 yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). He's a deep league/final-round handcuff pick only.
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259.
Harold Fannin Jr.
TE - CLE (at CIN)
Harold Fannin put up absurd numbers at Bowling Green last season, catching 117 passes for 1,555 yards and 10 touchdowns. The good news about Fannin's NFL landing spot is that the Browns spent a third-round pick on him. The bad news is that Cleveland already has David Njoku as its primary tight end. Fannin's hands and movement skills should translate to the NFL -- eventually. But at 230 pounds, Fannin might not be an every-down tight end. The prospects of a fantasy-relevant season for Fannin in 2025 seem remote at best.
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260.
Jalen Royals
WR - KC (at LV)
With Rashee Rice sidelined for the 1st 6 weeks, Jalen Royals will have an opportunity to seize a larger role in the Chiefs passing offense.
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261.
Cole Kmet
TE - CHI (vs . DET)
There's no way around it: The Bears' selection of Michigan TE Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick in this year's draft doesn't bode well for Cole Kmet's 2025 fantasy outlook. Kmet seemed to have a bright future after producing 73-719-6 in 2023 and finishing that season TE7 in half-point PPR fantasy scoring. But Kmet averaged only 3.2 targets per game last season, with WRs D.J. Moore, Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze combining for a 68.7% target share. Moore and Odunze are still around, and the Bears not only drafted Loveland in the first round, but WR Luther Burden in the second round. It would probably take multiple injuries to Chicago pass catchers for Kmet to be fantasy-relevant this season.
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262.
Malik Washington
WR - MIA (at NE)
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263.
Kayshon Boutte
WR - NE (vs . MIA)
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264.
Kenneth Gainwell
RB - PIT (vs . BAL)
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265.
Devaughn Vele
WR - NO (at ATL)
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266.
Joe Flacco
QB - CIN (vs . CLE)
Joe Flacco is the favorite to be the Browns' starting quarterback in Week 1 of the 2025 season, but Cleveland has a crowded QB room. The Browns also signed former Steeler Kenny Pickett in the offseason, then drafted Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. After his 11-year run with the Ravens, Flacco has reinvented himself as a daring gunslinger late in his career. In stints with the Jets, Browns and Colts over the last five years, Flacco has averaged 269.9 passing yards over 20 starts, with 36 touchdowns and 21 interceptions. The Browns have incentive to give Gabriel and Sanders 2025 auditions before they decide whether to take a quarterback in what looks like a QB-rich 2026 draft, so the 40-year-old Flacco may not be the starter for long. But Flacco is such an aggressive thrower that he'll be fantasy-viable for as long as he starts.
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267.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
WR - MIA (at NE)
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268.
Tyler Loop
K - BAL (at PIT)
The Ravens' rookie kicker should be among the top 12 fantasy kickers this season. Last year, Justin Tucker dipped to K16 in this offense, but his percentage of field goals made dipped to a ghastly 73.3%. Tucker still ranked third in extra point attempts. Baltimore led the NFL last year in red zone touchdown scoring rate with an insane 73.9%. That number will regress some offering Tyler Loop some more field goal opportunities in 2025.
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269.
Elijah Mitchell
RB - KC (at LV)
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270.
Jalen Tolbert
WR - DAL (at NYG)
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271.
Noah Gray
TE - KC (at LV)
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272.
Ty Johnson
RB - BUF (vs . NYJ)
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273.
Trevor Etienne
RB - CAR (at TB)
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274.
Darren Waller
TE - MIA (at NE)
Darren Waller is coming out of retirement to join the Dolphins on a one-year deal. With Jonnu Smith leaving Miami for Pittsburgh, Waller could start for the Dolphins. He turns 33 in September and hasn't given us a good fantasy season since 2020. It would probably be a mistake to expect Waller to produce the same sort of numbers Jonnu put up last year in his breakthrough season, but it's possible Waller could be fantasy-relevant if the Miami passing attack continues to be more horizontal than vertical, as it was for most of last season.
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275.
Joshua Karty
K - LAR (vs . ARI)
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276.
Devin Singletary
RB - NYG (vs . DAL)
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277.
Brandin Cooks
WR - BUF (vs . NYJ)
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278.
Chicago Bears
DST - CHI (vs . DET)
The Bears were the DST11 in fantasy points per game last year. Chicago should field a defense in 2025 that could easily be a top 12 unit again with Dennis Allen at the controls. Last year, Chicago ranked seventh in pressure rate.
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279.
Isaiah Davis
RB - NYJ (at BUF)
With a new regime in New York calling the shots for the Jets, it's possible that Isaiah Davis can overtake Braelon Allen as the team's RB2. Yes, I know he only had 30 carries last year, but his per-carry numbers were quite nice, and they trumped Allen. Davis had a 6.7% explosive run rate, a 20% missed tackle rate, and a whopping 3.10 yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). If this is truly an open competition in camp, Davis could be the RB2 on the depth chart before Week 1.
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280.
Will Reichard
K - MIN (vs . GB)
Last year, Will Reichard was the K6 in fantasy points per game as a rookie. There's room for the sophomore to grow in 2025. Last year, he was only 27th in percentage of field goals made (80%). If he can bump that number closer to the 90% range and J.J. McCarthy can be the quarterback, I believe he can Reichard can be a top-three fantasy kicker. He's a safe bet to be a top 12 option again this season.
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281.
New England Patriots
DST - NE (vs . MIA)
This ranking might seem aggressive considering the Patriots were the second-worst fantasy defense last year, but this New England defense has been remade this offseason. With the additions of Milton Williams, Carlton Davis, Harold Landry, and Robert Spillane, this unit has the talent to be a top 12 defense in both fantasy football and "real" football. The perimeter corner tandem of Davis and Christian Gonzalez could be among the best in the league in 2025.
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282.
Jaleel McLaughlin
RB - DEN (vs . LAC)
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283.
Tre Tucker
WR - LV (vs . KC)
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284.
Anthony Richardson Sr.
QB - IND (at HOU)
After two disappointing and injury-marred seasons, former fourth overall draft pick Anthony Richardson will start the 2025 season as a backup behind Daniel Jones. Richardson played only four games as a rookie in 2023, with an October shoulder injury putting him on the shelf for the rest of the season. Richardson offered glimpses of immense fantasy potential, with 136 rushing yards and four TD runs in those four games, along with three TD passes. But Richardson was a disaster as a passer last season, completing only 47.7% of his passes, with eight touchdowns and 12 interceptions. The 6-4, 244-pound Richardson is a remarkable physical specimen who still offers considerable fantasy upside because of his rushing ability, but his struggles as a passer threaten to derail his career.
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285.
Antonio Gibson
RB - NE (vs . MIA)
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286.
Dallas Cowboys
DST - DAL (at NYG)
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287.
Elijah Moore
WR - DEN (vs . LAC)
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288.
Jalen Nailor
WR - MIN (vs . GB)
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289.
Emanuel Wilson
RB - GB (at MIN)
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290.
Arizona Cardinals
DST - ARI (at LAR)
The No.1 DST target that you have no excuse for missing out on in 2025. Arizona opens the schedule against the Saints, followed by Panthers, 49ers, Seahawks, Titans, Colts and Packers from Weeks 1-7. The team improved the defense by selecting exclusively defensive players in this year's draft, and they should get major contributions from guys like second-year player Darius Robinson and free agent acquisition Josh Sweat. Arizona has been one of the most injured defenses over the last two seasons.
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291.
Jaxson Dart
QB - NYG (vs . DAL)
The Giants traded up to select Dart late in the first round of this year's draft. They have the luxury of bringing Dart along slowly after signing veteran QBs Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in the offseason, but Dart could be the starter by midseason if the veterans struggle or if the Giants' season starts to go sideways. Dart has an NFL-caliber arm and a quick release, and he's capable of providing fantasy value as a runner. But Dart could have a difficult adjustment transitioning from Lane Kiffin's QB-friendly system at Ole Miss to the NFL.
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292.
Troy Franklin
WR - DEN (vs . LAC)
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293.
Daniel Carlson
K - LV (vs . KC)
The Raiders play the second-most games indoors in 2025. Daniel Carlson has one finish outside the top-10 in the last five seasons (2023).
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294.
Jason Sanders
K - MIA (at NE)
The Dolphins' kicker finished as the No.5 kicker in fantasy in 2024, ranking 6th in PPG (9.8). Sanders has been a top-12 guy in the last two seasons and will be on the fantasy radar as a starting kicking option in 2025, playing the majority of his games in sunny Florida. However he will miss the first 4-5 weeks with an injury. Do not draft.
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295.
Ray-Ray McCloud III
WR - NYG (vs . DAL)
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296.
Christian Watson
WR - GB (at MIN)
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297.
Jordan James
RB - SF (vs . SEA)
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298.
Parker Washington
WR - JAC (vs . TEN)
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299.
Tim Patrick
WR - JAC (vs . TEN)
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300.
Chris Brooks
RB - GB (at MIN)
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301.
Cleveland Browns
DST - CLE (at CIN)
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302.
Tyler Shough
QB - NO (at ATL)
Second-round draft pick Tyler Shough has a chance to make some starts for the Saints this year, since New Orleans is in a transitional state at the QB position following the offseason retirement of Derek Carr. Shough bounced from Oregon to Texas Tech to Louisville in college and didn't play a full season as a starter until his seventh year in a college program. The 25-year-old Shough is a late bloomer, but his combination of size, mobility and arm talent make him an intriguing. Just don't expect much of a rookie-year impact for fantasy.
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303.
Spencer Rattler
QB - NO (at ATL)
The Saints will open the season with Spencer Rattler as their starting quarterback, though it might be a stretch to expect Rattler to hold the job all year. As a rookie in 2024, Rattler made six starts, completed 57.0% of his passes, and averaged 5.8 yards per attempt, with four TD passes and five interceptions. Rattler's fantasy value is limited to superflex leagues, where he's a viable third QB.
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304.
Luke McCaffrey
WR - WAS (at PHI)
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305.
Terrance Ferguson
TE - LAR (vs . ARI)
Rookie Terrance Ferguson has a chance to make an immediate contribution to the Rams, who took him in the second round of the draft. A terrific athlete who posted a Relative Athletic Score of 9.30, Ferguson has more than 40 catches in each of his last two college seasons at Oregon. Playing in Sean McVay's offense and catching passes from Matthew Stafford has its perks, but there might not be much target spillover for Ferguson with WRs Puka Nacua and Davante Adams around.
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306.
Jermaine Burton
WR - CIN (vs . CLE)
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307.
Zamir White
RB - LV (vs . KC)
After entering Preseason Game Week 3 after Ashton Jeanty, Zamir White appears like the handcuff in Las Vegas over veteran Raheem Mostert. Doesn't need to be drafted in most formats but in deeper formats he could be stashed for Jeanty managers.
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308.
Samaje Perine
RB - CIN (vs . CLE)
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309.
Tutu Atwell
WR - LAR (vs . ARI)
Tutu Atwell was only a part-time player for much of the season, but when he was a full-time option and on the field, he was highly productive. In the four games he played at least 74% of the snaps, he finished as the WR33, WR35, WR35, and WR24 in weekly fantasy scoring. Atwell was awesome on a per-route basis with a 25% target per route run rate, with 2.28 yards per route run, and 0.118 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Atwell will have some flex-worthy, matchup-based streaming moments in 2025 if Matthew Stafford can stay healthy. Atwell is also a strong last round correlation pick in best ball.
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310.
Noah Fant
TE - CIN (vs . CLE)
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311.
Tyler Higbee
TE - LAR (vs . ARI)
Tyler Higbee is a strong TE2 who could flirt with TE1 production in 2025. Last year, he spent almost the entire season recovering and ramping up from ACL and MCL injuries. He had a brief cup of coffee in Weeks 16-17, playing 26-29% of the snaps before ramping up further in Weeks 18-20. In Weeks 18-20, Higbee had an 18.8% target share, 2.43 yards per route run, a 25.7% first-read share, and 0.123 first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). These are all elite usage marks, but I don't expect them to continue this season with Cooper Kupp exchanged for Davante Adams and Terrance Ferguson added to the equation. Ferguson will likely be a part-time player in his rookie season with a gradual ramp-up, with Ferguson taking over as the team's starting tight end in 2026 when Higbee leaves as a free agent. This could still cut into Higbee's route share, but what helps Higbee is that this is an extremely consolidated passing attack. If Higbee is the clear number three option and Matthew Stafford's passing touchdown rate bounces back, he could finish as a low-end TE1.
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312.
Cam Little
K - JAC (vs . TEN)
Cam Little was stellar last season in his rookie campaign with the fifth-best percentage of field goals made (93.1%). He was the K27 in fantasy points per game due to ranking only 21st in field goal attempts. Liam Coen's arrival in Jacksonville should lead to an improved offense in 2025, which should elevate Little into top-12 status.
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313.
Audric Estime
RB - NO (at ATL)
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314.
Ty Chandler
RB - MIN (vs . GB)
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315.
Taysom Hill
TE - NO (at ATL)
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316.
Josh Reynolds
WR - NYJ (at BUF)
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317.
Phil Mafah
RB - DAL (at NYG)
Per Jeremy Fowler, the Cowboys will place rookie RB Phil Mafah (shoulder) on Injured Reserve. The plan is for him to return during the season.
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318.
Brandon McManus
K - GB (at MIN)
Brandon McManus was amazing last year, nailing 95.2% of his field goals (second-best) while finishing as the K12 in fantasy points per game. He's another solid kicking option that could post top 12 numbers again this year, especially if Jordan Love returns to form.
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319.
Xavier Restrepo
WR - TEN (at JAC)
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320.
A.J. Dillon
RB - PHI (vs . WAS)
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321.
Oronde Gadsden II
TE - LAC (at DEN)
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322.
Kimani Vidal
RB - LAC (at DEN)
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323.
Raheim Sanders
RB - CLE (at CIN)
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324.
KaVontae Turpin
WR - DAL (at NYG)
KaVontae Turpin quietly showed explosive potential in 2024, finishing 26th among all WRs in yards per route run (2.06) and earning targets on 26% of his routes - an elite rate. Though he never played more than 50% of snaps in any game, Dallas clearly values his dynamic skillset, re-signing him to a three-year, $18 million deal this offseason. With George Pickens presumed to be the WR2, Turpin still has a chance to carve out a meaningful role, especially in creative packages. He's a deep sleeper to monitor, particularly in best ball formats or return-yardage leagues.
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325.
Tez Johnson
WR - TB (vs . CAR)
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326.
Jordan Whittington
WR - LAR (vs . ARI)
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327.
New York Giants
DST - NYG (vs . DAL)
The Giants have a horrible schedule this year, but they should field a much-improved defense that could feature arguably the best pass rush in the NFL, led by Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and Abdul Carter. The offseason addition of Paulson Adebo will also help to upgrade the secondary. New York could easily finish top-five in sacks this season while forcing turnovers at a strong clip.
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328.
Jaylin Lane
WR - WAS (at PHI)
Jaylin Lane enters the NFL as a fourth-round pick by the Washington Commanders, initially expected to make his mark as the team's starting punt returner. But don't rule out a larger offensive role. With Terry McLaurin in the final year of his contract and Deebo Samuel on a one-year deal with an extensive injury history, Lane has a realistic path to becoming the starting slot receiver in Washington - especially with last year's third-round pick Luke McCaffrey failing to impress. Lane is a dynamic playmaker and elite athlete. Measuring in at 5-foot-10, 191 pounds, he ran a sub-4.4 40, jumped at least 11'0″ in the broad, and cleared 40″ in the vertical, making him one of just eight WRs to hit all three athletic benchmarks since 2003. He ranked 4th in the 2025 class in YAC per reception (8.5) and has over 100 career kick/punt returns, reinforcing his playmaking ability in space.
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329.
Shedeur Sanders
QB - CLE (at CIN)
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330.
Tyler Conklin
TE - LAC (at DEN)
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331.
Khalil Herbert
RB - NYJ (at BUF)
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332.
Ben Sinnott
TE - WAS (at PHI)
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333.
Sincere McCormick
RB - FA (BYE)
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334.
Noah Brown
WR - WAS (at PHI)
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335.
Damien Martinez
RB - FA (BYE)
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336.
KeAndre Lambert-Smith
WR - LAC (at DEN)
KeAndre Lambert-Smith quietly put together one of the most underrated profiles in the 2025 rookie WR class. After four years at Penn State, he transferred to Auburn and broke out in a big way, posting a 31% dominator rating with a 50-981-8 receiving line. It's rare to see a player switch to the SEC and immediately produce, but Lambert-Smith finished top-5 in the conference in total receiving yards and averaged nearly 20 yards per catch. Drafted in the 5th round by the Chargers, Lambert-Smith lands in a favorable spot as a downfield weapon for Justin Herbert.
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337.
Will Dissly
TE - LAC (at DEN)
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338.
AJ Barner
TE - SEA (at SF)
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339.
Olamide Zaccheaus
WR - CHI (vs . DET)
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340.
Dawson Knox
TE - BUF (vs . NYJ)
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341.
Gabe Davis
WR - BUF (vs . NYJ)
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342.
Jason Myers
K - SEA (at SF)
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343.
Diontae Johnson
WR - FA (BYE)
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344.
Kalel Mullings
RB - TEN (at JAC)
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345.
Isaiah Bond
WR - CLE (at CIN)
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346.
Demarcus Robinson
WR - SF (vs . SEA)
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347.
Michael Mayer
TE - LV (vs . KC)
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348.
Jalen Milroe
QB - SEA (at SF)
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349.
Jake Moody
K - WAS (at PHI)
Jake Moody struggled with injuries in 2024, resulting in a 24th overall finish. Two years into his NFL career, he has yet to eclipse the top-20 kickers. Opportunities should be there for him entering Year 3, given that 49ers have ranked third in FG attempts in 2024. However, if the red zone offense improves, Moody will be left out of the scoring more often than not.
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350.
Washington Commanders
DST - WAS (at PHI)
The Commanders are nearly TD-favorites at home in Week 1 versus the New York Giants. It's just the cherry on top of a very favorable DST schedule for Washington. After Big Blue: Packers, Raiders and Falcons. They also drafted WR Jaylin Lane in the 4th round of this year's draft and he could provide a spark on special teams.
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351.
Miami Dolphins
DST - MIA (at NE)
The Dolphins open the season at the Colts and at home against the Patriots. Even though they are entering the year with low expectations (rightfully so, given the state of the defense), they could easily surprise with some early-season wins. I like their fantasy D/ST in these opening two matchups as well in deeper formats. They take on Buffalo in Week 3, but then get two more good matchups between the Jets and Panthers.
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352.
Dillon Gabriel
QB - CLE (at CIN)
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|
353.
John Metchie III
WR - NYJ (at BUF)
|
|
354.
Luke Musgrave
TE - GB (at MIN)
|
|
355.
LeQuint Allen Jr.
RB - JAC (vs . TEN)
|
|
356.
Tai Felton
WR - MIN (vs . GB)
|
|
357.
Jeremy McNichols
RB - WAS (at PHI)
|
|
358.
Gunnar Helm
TE - TEN (at JAC)
|
|
359.
Emari Demercado
RB - ARI (at LAR)
|
|
360.
Zack Moss
RB - FA (BYE)
|
|
361.
Hunter Renfrow
WR - CAR (at TB)
|
|
362.
Jahan Dotson
WR - PHI (vs . WAS)
|
|
363.
Kirk Cousins
QB - ATL (vs . NO)
|
|
364.
Curtis Samuel
WR - BUF (vs . NYJ)
|
|
365.
Mack Hollins
WR - NE (vs . MIA)
|
|
366.
Allen Lazard
WR - NYJ (at BUF)
|
|
367.
Austin Hooper
TE - NE (vs . MIA)
|
|
368.
Chimere Dike
WR - TEN (at JAC)
|
|
369.
Savion Williams
WR - GB (at MIN)
|
|
370.
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB - LAR (vs . ARI)
|
|
371.
Zay Jones
WR - ARI (at LAR)
|
|
372.
Chad Ryland
K - ARI (at LAR)
Chad Ryland took a big step forward in his second NFL season. Last year, he was the K9 in fantasy points per game while ranking 14th in field goal attempts. His 87.5% percentage of field goals made was immensely better than his rookie season, where he hit only 64% of his kicks (ouch). There's some risk here, but there's also upside for more if Arizona can improve as an offense in 2025.
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|
373.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR - PIT (vs . BAL)
|
|
374.
Indianapolis Colts
DST - IND (at HOU)
The Colts were the DST22 in fantasy points per game last year, but they could take a big step forward in 2025. Their defensive line is stout with Kwity Paye, Grover Stewart, DeForest Buckner, and Laiatu Latu. The addition of Charvarius Ward to the secondary should help solidify their pass coverage with Kenny Moore locking down the slot. I know Lou Anarumo had a rough ending to his tenure in Cincy, but he's still a very good defensive mind who could get the best out of this group this season.
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|
375.
Cairo Santos
K - CHI (vs . DET)
|
|
376.
Atlanta Falcons
DST - ATL (vs . NO)
|
|
377.
Justin Tucker
K - FA (BYE)
|
|
378.
Van Jefferson
WR - TEN (at JAC)
|
|
379.
Jameis Winston
QB - NYG (vs . DAL)
|
|
380.
Jamari Thrash
WR - CLE (at CIN)
|
|
381.
Cade Stover
TE - HOU (vs . IND)
|
|
382.
Greg Dortch
WR - ARI (at LAR)
|
|
383.
Tyquan Thornton
WR - KC (at LV)
|
|
384.
Julius Chestnut
RB - TEN (at JAC)
|
|
385.
Gus Edwards
RB - FA (BYE)
|
|
386.
Tyler Goodson
RB - IND (at HOU)
|
|
387.
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR - KC (at LV)
|
|
388.
Tommy Tremble
TE - CAR (at TB)
|
|
389.
Cincinnati Bengals
DST - CIN (vs . CLE)
|
|
390.
Dare Ogunbowale
RB - HOU (vs . IND)
|
|
391.
Jalin Hyatt
WR - NYG (vs . DAL)
|
|
392.
George Holani
RB - SEA (at SF)
|
|
393.
Efton Chism III
WR - NE (vs . MIA)
|
|
394.
Hassan Haskins
RB - LAC (at DEN)
|
|
395.
Craig Reynolds
RB - NE (vs . MIA)
|
|
396.
Kyle Juszczyk
RB - SF (vs . SEA)
|
|
397.
Foster Moreau
TE - NO (at ATL)
|
|
398.
Tyrod Taylor
QB - NYJ (at BUF)
|
|
399.
Trey Sermon
RB - PIT (vs . BAL)
|
|
400.
Luke Schoonmaker
TE - DAL (at NYG)
|
|
401.
Blake Grupe
K - IND (at HOU)
|
|
402.
Tyler Badie
RB - DEN (vs . LAC)
|
|
403.
Xavier Hutchinson
WR - HOU (vs . IND)
|
|
404.
Cam Akers
RB - SEA (at SF)
|
|
405.
Donovan Edwards
RB - WAS (at PHI)
|
|
406.
Arian Smith
WR - NYJ (at BUF)
|
|
407.
Josh Oliver
TE - MIN (vs . GB)
|
|
408.
Tank Dell
WR - HOU (vs . IND)
|
|
409.
Jacob Cowing
WR - SF (vs . SEA)
|
|
410.
Kalif Raymond
WR - DET (at CHI)
|
|
411.
Matt Prater
K - BUF (vs . NYJ)
|
|
412.
Graham Gano
K - NYG (vs . DAL)
|
|
413.
Darnell Washington
TE - PIT (vs . BAL)
|
|
414.
Grant Calcaterra
TE - PHI (vs . WAS)
|
|
415.
Sterling Shepard
WR - TB (vs . CAR)
|
|
416.
Spencer Shrader
K - IND (at HOU)
|
|
417.
New Orleans Saints
DST - NO (at ATL)
|
|
418.
Elijah Higgins
TE - ARI (at LAR)
|
|
419.
Andy Borregales
K - NE (vs . MIA)
|
|
420.
Eddy Pineiro
K - SF (vs . SEA)
|
|
421.
Joe Milton III
QB - DAL (at NYG)
|
|
422.
Kenny Pickett
QB - LV (vs . KC)
|
|
423.
Jordan Watkins
WR - SF (vs . SEA)
|
|
424.
Stone Smartt
TE - NYJ (at BUF)
|
|
425.
Mitchell Evans
TE - CAR (at TB)
|
|
426.
Alec Ingold
RB - MIA (at NE)
|
|
427.
Las Vegas Raiders
DST - LV (vs . KC)
|
|
428.
Devontez Walker
WR - BAL (at PIT)
|
|
429.
Nick Folk
K - NYJ (at BUF)
|
|
430.
Jacksonville Jaguars
DST - JAC (vs . TEN)
|
|
431.
Jeremy Ruckert
TE - NYJ (at BUF)
|
|
432.
Jimmy Horn Jr.
WR - CAR (at TB)
|
|
433.
Jake Bobo
WR - SEA (at SF)
|
|
434.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB - KC (at LV)
|
|
435.
Jonathan Mingo
WR - DAL (at NYG)
|
|
436.
Jeff Wilson Jr.
RB - MIA (at NE)
|
|
437.
Jonathon Brooks
RB - CAR (at TB)
|
|
438.
Colby Parkinson
TE - LAR (vs . ARI)
|
|
439.
Ja'Quinden Jackson
RB - JAC (vs . TEN)
|
|
440.
Dylan Laube
RB - LV (vs . KC)
|
|
441.
Russell Gage Jr.
WR - FA (BYE)
|
|
442.
Sione Vaki
RB - DET (at CHI)
|
|
443.
Theo Wease Jr.
WR - MIA (at NE)
|
|
444.
Antwane Wells Jr.
WR - FA (BYE)
|
|
445.
Rasheen Ali
RB - BAL (at PIT)
|
|
446.
Casey Washington
WR - ATL (vs . NO)
|
|
447.
Mason Rudolph
QB - PIT (vs . BAL)
|
|
448.
KhaDarel Hodge
WR - ATL (vs . NO)
|
|
449.
Malik Willis
QB - GB (at MIN)
|
|
450.
Julian Hill
TE - MIA (at NE)
|
|
451.
Charles Scott
RB - FA (BYE)
|
|
452.
Nathan Carter
RB - ATL (vs . NO)
|
|
453.
Tennessee Titans
DST - TEN (at JAC)
|
|
|
454.
Montrell Johnson Jr.
RB - FA (BYE)
|
|
455.
Carolina Panthers
DST - CAR (at TB)
|
|
456.
Greg Dulcich
TE - MIA (at NE)
|
|
457.
Zach Wilson
QB - MIA (at NE)
|
|
458.
Hunter Luepke
RB - DAL (at NYG)
|
|
459.
Zonovan Knight
RB - ARI (at LAR)
|
|
460.
David Moore
WR - CAR (at TB)
|
|
461.
Skyy Moore
WR - SF (vs . SEA)
|
|
462.
Robert Woods
WR - FA (BYE)
|
|
463.
Javon Baker
WR - FA (BYE)
|
|
464.
Michael Carter
RB - ARI (at LAR)
|
|
465.
Kene Nwangwu
RB - NYJ (at BUF)
|
|
466.
Marcus Mariota
QB - WAS (at PHI)
|
|
467.
Aidan O'Connell
QB - LV (vs . KC)
|
|
468.
Luke Lachey
TE - HOU (vs . IND)
|
|
469.
Hunter Long
TE - JAC (vs . TEN)
|
|
470.
Malachi Corley
WR - CLE (at CIN)
|
|
471.
Jamaal Williams
RB - FA (BYE)
|
|
472.
Adam Trautman
TE - DEN (vs . LAC)
|
|
473.
Jared Wiley
TE - KC (at LV)
|
|
474.
Brock Wright
TE - DET (at CHI)
|
|
475.
Chris Tyree
WR - NO (at ATL)
|
|
476.
John Bates
TE - WAS (at PHI)
|
|
477.
Tyler Johnson
WR - NYJ (at BUF)
|
|
478.
Kendrick Bourne
WR - SF (vs . SEA)
|
|
479.
Riley Patterson
K - MIA (at NE)
|
|
480.
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB - FA (BYE)
|
|
481.
Tavon Austin
WR - FA (BYE)
|
|
482.
Jalen Brooks
WR - ARI (at LAR)
|
|
483.
Travis Homer
RB - CHI (vs . DET)
|
|
484.
Deshaun Watson
QB - CLE (at CIN)
|
|
485.
Drew Sample
TE - CIN (vs . CLE)
|
|
486.
Tyrell Shavers
WR - BUF (vs . NYJ)
|
|
487.
Daniel Bellinger
TE - NYG (vs . DAL)
|
|
488.
Matthew Wright
K - FA (BYE)
Matthew Wright was stellar last year in limited duty as the K4 in fantasy points per game. Across three different stops, he nailed 15 of his 16 field goals to rank fourth-best in percentage of field goals made. His 87.3% career mark of field goals made isn't too shabby. He could easily be a top-12 option in fantasy again in 2025 with a surprising Carolina offense fueling him.
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|
489.
D'Ernest Johnson
RB - NE (vs . MIA)
|
|
490.
Mitch Tinsley
WR - CIN (vs . CLE)
|
|
491.
Trey Lance
QB - LAC (at DEN)
|
|
492.
Troy Hairston II
RB - FA (BYE)
|
|
493.
Brandon Johnson
WR - TB (vs . CAR)
|
|
494.
Israel Abanikanda
RB - DAL (at NYG)
|
|
495.
Ezekiel Elliott
RB - FA (BYE)
|
|
496.
David Bell
WR - FA (BYE)
|
|
497.
Dustin Hopkins
K - FA (BYE)
|
|
498.
Greg Zuerlein
K - FA (BYE)
|
|
499.
Carson Steele
RB - KC (at LV)
|
|
500.
Patrick Ricard
RB - BAL (at PIT)
|
|
501.
Stetson Bennett IV
QB - LAR (vs . ARI)
|
|
502.
Konata Mumpfield
WR - LAR (vs . ARI)
|
|
503.
Mecole Hardman Jr.
WR - BUF (vs . NYJ)
|
|
504.
Mac Jones
QB - SF (vs . SEA)
|
|
505.
Lucky Jackson
WR - FA (BYE)
|
|
506.
Kylen Granson
TE - PHI (vs . WAS)
|
|
507.
Thomas Fidone II
TE - NYG (vs . DAL)
|
|
508.
Jordan Mims
RB - TEN (at JAC)
|
|
509.
Ameer Abdullah
RB - IND (at HOU)
|
|
510.
Joey Slye
K - TEN (at JAC)
|
|
|
511.
Jaydn Ott
RB - FA (BYE)
|
|
512.
Payne Durham
TE - TB (vs . CAR)
|
|
513.
Zavier Scott
RB - MIN (vs . GB)
|
|
514.
Eric Gray
RB - NYG (vs . DAL)
|
|
515.
DJ Chark Jr.
WR - FA (BYE)
|
|
516.
Michael Woods II
WR - FA (BYE)
|
|
517.
Marcus Yarns
RB - FA (BYE)
|
|
518.
Tanner Hudson
TE - CIN (vs . CLE)
|
|
519.
Carson Wentz
QB - MIN (vs . GB)
|
|
520.
Ben Skowronek
WR - PIT (vs . BAL)
|
|
521.
Johnny Mundt
TE - JAC (vs . TEN)
|
|
522.
Trent Sherfield Sr.
WR - ARI (at LAR)
|
|
523.
Corey Kiner
RB - ARI (at LAR)
|
|
524.
Scotty Miller
WR - PIT (vs . BAL)
|
|
525.
Ricky White III
WR - SEA (at SF)
|
|
526.
DeAndre Carter
WR - CLE (at CIN)
|
|
527.
Sam Howell
QB - PHI (vs . WAS)
|
|
528.
Mason Tipton
WR - NO (at ATL)
|
|
529.
Josh Williams
RB - TB (vs . CAR)
|
|
530.
Xavier Gipson
WR - PHI (vs . WAS)
|
|
531.
Harrison Bryant
TE - HOU (vs . IND)
|
|
532.
Jase McClellan
RB - FA (BYE)
|
|
533.
Charlie Kolar
TE - BAL (at PIT)
|
|
534.
Charlie Woerner
TE - ATL (vs . NO)
|
|
535.
Jake Browning
QB - CIN (vs . CLE)
|
|
|
536.
Tyrion Davis-Price
RB - FA (BYE)
|
|
537.
Will Howard
QB - PIT (vs . BAL)
|
|
538.
Terrell Jennings
RB - NE (vs . MIA)
|
|
539.
Michael Burton
RB - DEN (vs . LAC)
|
|
540.
Gage Larvadain
WR - CLE (at CIN)
|
|
541.
Derius Davis
WR - LAC (at DEN)
|
|
542.
Malcolm Johnson
RB - FA (BYE)
|
|
543.
C.J. Ham
RB - MIN (vs . GB)
|
|
544.
Deuce Vaughn
RB - DEN (vs . LAC)
|
|
545.
Jalen Reagor
WR - FA (BYE)
|
|
546.
Beaux Collins
WR - NYG (vs . DAL)
|
|
547.
Pierre Strong Jr.
RB - GB (at MIN)
|
|
548.
Kyle Allen
QB - DET (at CHI)
|
|
549.
Bryce Oliver
WR - TEN (at JAC)
|
|
550.
Tony Jones Jr.
RB - FA (BYE)
|
|
551.
Luke Farrell
TE - SF (vs . SEA)
|
|
552.
Justin Watson
WR - HOU (vs . IND)
|
|
553.
Tyson Bagent
QB - CHI (vs . DET)
|
|
554.
Josh Whyle
TE - GB (at MIN)
|
|
|
555.
Julian Fleming
WR - FA (BYE)
|
|
556.
Cooper Rush
QB - BAL (at PIT)
|
|
557.
Quinn Ewers
QB - MIA (at NE)
|
|
558.
Nick Mullens
QB - JAC (vs . TEN)
|
|
559.
Cedrick Wilson Jr.
WR - MIA (at NE)
|
|
560.
Tylan Wallace
WR - BAL (at PIT)
|
|
561.
Tanner Conner
TE - MIA (at NE)
|
|
562.
Malik Heath
WR - FA (BYE)
|
|
563.
Darius Cooper
WR - PHI (vs . WAS)
|
|
564.
Dalvin Cook
RB - FA (BYE)
|
|
565.
Andy Dalton
QB - CAR (at TB)
|
|
566.
Kyle McCord
QB - PHI (vs . WAS)
|
|
|
567.
Collin Hill
QB - FA (BYE)
|
|
568.
Jelani Woods
TE - NYJ (at BUF)
|
|
569.
Nick Nash
WR - ATL (vs . NO)
|
|
570.
Jackson Hawes
TE - BUF (vs . NYJ)
|
|
571.
Charlie Jones
WR - CIN (vs . CLE)
|
|
572.
Adam Prentice
RB - DEN (vs . LAC)
|
|
573.
Devin Culp
TE - TB (vs . CAR)
|
|
574.
DeeJay Dallas
RB - CAR (at TB)
|
|
575.
D'Onta Foreman
RB - FA (BYE)
|
|
576.
Drew Lock
QB - SEA (at SF)
|
|
577.
Teddy Bridgewater
QB - TB (vs . CAR)
|
|
578.
Riley Leonard
QB - IND (at HOU)
|
|
579.
Ainias Smith
WR - CAR (at TB)
|
|
580.
Gary Brightwell
RB - CIN (vs . CLE)
|
|
581.
Jalin Conyers
TE - MIA (at NE)
|
|
582.
Erick All Jr.
TE - CIN (vs . CLE)
|
|
583.
Frank Gore Jr.
RB - BUF (vs . NYJ)
|
|
584.
Dante Pettis
WR - NO (at ATL)
|
|
585.
Jaheim Bell
TE - FA (BYE)
|
|
586.
Mike Boone
RB - FA (BYE)
|
|
587.
Keilan Robinson
RB - NYJ (at BUF)
|
|
588.
Ahmani Marshall
RB - CLE (at CIN)
|
|
589.
Xavier Weaver
WR - ARI (at LAR)
|
|
590.
Mitchell Trubisky
QB - BUF (vs . NYJ)
|
|
591.
Tanner McKee
QB - PHI (vs . WAS)
|
|
592.
D.J. Williams
RB - FA (BYE)
|
|
593.
Malik Davis
RB - DAL (at NYG)
|
|
594.
Davis Mills
QB - HOU (vs . IND)
|
|
595.
Taylor Heinicke
QB - FA (BYE)
|
|
596.
British Brooks
RB - HOU (vs . IND)
|
|
597.
Pharaoh Brown
TE - ARI (at LAR)
|
|
598.
Lucas Krull
TE - DEN (vs . LAC)
|
|
|
599.
Max Johnson
QB - FA (BYE)
|
|
600.
Erik Ezukanma
WR - FA (BYE)
|
|
601.
Robert Tonyan
TE - KC (at LV)
|
|
602.
Jake Briningstool
TE - KC (at LV)
|
|
603.
Kendall Milton
RB - CIN (vs . CLE)
|
|
604.
Cody Schrader
RB - FA (BYE)
|
|
605.
Jawhar Jordan
RB - HOU (vs . IND)
|
|
606.
Logan Thomas
TE - FA (BYE)
|
|
607.
Gardner Minshew II
QB - KC (at LV)
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