Fantasy Football Player Notes
2025 Half PPR Draft Rankings
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44.
Courtland Sutton
WR - (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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63.
RJ Harvey
RB - (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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74.
Bo Nix
QB - (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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92.
Evan Engram
TE - (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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93.
J.K. Dobbins
RB - (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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136.
Marvin Mims Jr.
WR - (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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174.
Denver Broncos
DST - (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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211.
Pat Bryant
WR - (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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212.
Wil Lutz
K - (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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268.
Jaleel McLaughlin
RB - (vs . LAC)
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285.
Elijah Moore
WR - (vs . LAC)
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295.
Troy Franklin
WR - (vs . LAC)
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411.
Tyler Badie
RB - (vs . LAC)
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449.
Adam Trautman
TE - (vs . LAC)
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498.
Lucas Krull
TE - (vs . LAC)
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525.
Deuce Vaughn
RB - (vs . LAC)
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548.
Michael Burton
RB - (vs . LAC)
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575.
Caleb Lohner
TE - (vs . LAC)
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586.
Nate Adkins
TE - (vs . LAC)
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600.
Adam Prentice
RB - (vs . LAC)
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636.
Jarrett Stidham
QB - (vs . LAC)
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752.
Lil'Jordan Humphrey
WR - (vs . LAC)
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