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Fantasy Football Player Notes

2025 Draft Rankings

Josh Allen Note
Josh Allen photo 1. Josh Allen BUF (vs . NYJ)
Allen posted another elite season as the QB2 in fantasy points per game. He has not finished lower than QB3 in fantasy points per game since 2020, with three seasons as the QB1. The rushing production continues to be a big part of his wizardry, as he had 12 rushing scores while ranking fifth in rushing yards and third in red zone carries per game. Allen remains no slouch as a passer as well, ranking ninth in yards per attempt, seventh in highly accurate throw rate, and first in hero throw rate (per Fantasy Points Data). He is in the running for QB1 overall again this season.
5 weeks ago
Lamar Jackson Note
Lamar Jackson photo 2. Lamar Jackson BAL (at PIT)
Lamar Jackson stole the QB1 crown away last year. It was his first time as the QB1 in fantasy points per game since his monstrous 2019 campaign. I know this won't shock anyone, but his rushing production remained stellar as he led all quarterbacks with 915 rushing yards while ranking tenth in rushing touchdowns and fourth in carries per game. Jackson also took more strides as a passer, finishing with a career-high 4,172 passing yards and 41 passing touchdowns. Hopefully, the shade that he received earlier in his career as a passer is dead and buried ten feet deep because he is a stellar thrower of the football. Among 40 qualifying passers last season, Jackson ranked first in yards per attempt, fifth in CPOE, and seventh in hero throw rate (per Fantasy Points Data). Jackson could be the QB1 overall again in 2025.
5 weeks ago
Jayden Daniels Note
Jayden Daniels photo 3. Jayden Daniels WAS (at PHI)
Daniels was a league-winning value last year in his rookie season as the QB6 in fantasy points per game. If we remove the two games in which he failed to play more than 50% of the snaps, he averaged 23.7 fantasy points per game and had 0.61 fantasy points per dropback. Those two figures would have ranked second and fourth among quarterbacks last year. In those 15 full games, Daniels averaged 58.2 rushing yards per game, which would have led all quarterbacks last year by 4.4 yards per game. He also wasn't a pushover from the pocket, ranking 14th in yards per attempt, 11th in CPOE, and sixth in catchable target rate (per Fantasy Points Data). Daniels can improve in the passing department, though, which is incredibly scary for anyone not drafting him as he was 24th in highly accurate throw rate and 17th in off-target rate. Daniels has QB1 overall upside this season with a mid QB1 floor.
5 weeks ago
Jalen Hurts Note
Jalen Hurts photo 4. Jalen Hurts PHI (vs . WAS)
Before he essentially missed the last three games of last year's regular season with a concussion, Hurts was the QB5 in fantasy points per game. The Eagles leaned heavily on their ground game last year with the fewest passing attempts in the NFL, but that number will regress. Philly will pass more in 2025. It's not a question of if but how much. The "Tush Push" is still here despite certain NFL teams and their envy attempting to get rid of it. Hurts spiked the ball in the end zone 14 times last year as he led in red zone carries. While I don't see him hitting that number again, ten-plus rushing scores are probably a lock. Hurts also ranked first in carries per game and third in rushing yards among quarterbacks. I know I've discussed his rushing impact a ton here, but it's not like Hurts was a bad passer last year. Among 40 qualifying quarterbacks, he ranked fourth in yards per attempt, second in CPOE, 13th in highly accurate throw rate, and he had the 11th-lowest off-target rate last year (per Fantasy Points Data). With a cupboard full of skill weapons and a top 5-10 offensive line, Hurts remains a top-four fantasy quarterback with QB1 overall upside.
5 weeks ago
Joe Burrow Note
Joe Burrow photo 5. Joe Burrow CIN (vs . CLE)
Last year, Joe Burrow was the QB3 in fantasy points per game, finishing with career bests in nearly every statistical category. He led the NFL in passing attempts, passing yards, and passing touchdowns. Burrow also excelled on a per-dropback basis, ranking 12th in yards per attempt, first in CPOE, and fifth in hero throw rate (per Fantasy Points Data). The crazy thing is he is primed to do it again in 2025, possibly. Last year, Cincy ranked first in neutral passing rate and pass rate over expectation, and there's nothing to stop them from doing so again. The Bengals' defense might be even worse this season, so there should be plenty of games where Burrow is playing catch-up, chucking the rock around the yard. His skill player cupboard is intact, so we should see Burrow hovering around the top-five fantasy quarterbacks this season.
4 weeks ago
Patrick Mahomes II Note
Patrick Mahomes II photo 6. Patrick Mahomes II KC (at LV)
Patrick Mahomes hasn't been a top-six fantasy quarterback in fantasy points per game since 2022. Over the past two seasons, his passing prowess has suffered with 6.8 and 7.0 yards per attempt and back-to-back finishes with less than 30 passing touchdowns and a 4.5% passing touchdown rate. His rushing production is a nice added value bump at this point that we should expect. Mahomes has finished inside the top 12 quarterbacks in rushing yards in each of the past five seasons (12th, 7th, 9th, 6th, 10th). We know that Kansas City will pass a ton. That is a given at this point, as they have ranked in the top three in neutral passing rate in each of the last four seasons. The worry for Mahomes has been that he has quietly struggled as a passer over the last two seasons. Last year, among 40 qualifying quarterbacks, he ranked 29th in highly accurate throw rate and 19th in CPOE. His shortcomings as a deep passer have plagued him for the last two seasons, as he has been in the bottom ten in CPOE and in the top ten in off-target rate with deep passes (per Fantasy Points Data). Mahomes will have the volume and rushing equity to finish as a QB1 again this year, but unless his passing skills return to a top-shelf level, it's tough to consider him as anything more than a low-end QB1.
4 weeks ago
Baker Mayfield Note
Baker Mayfield photo 7. Baker Mayfield TB (vs . CAR)
Baker Mayfield is coming off a career year as the QB4 in fantasy points per game. He led an offense that ranked eighth in pass rate over expectation. Mayfield ranked fifth in passing attempts, third in passing yards, and second in passing touchdowns. Mayfield's passing touchdowns could regress some in 2025, as he had 41 last year when he has never eclipsed 30 before. Now, that doesn't mean his passing touchdowns will drop back into the 20s, but I do expect him to finish somewhere in the mid-30s. Another area where Mayfield could see some regressing is in the rushing department. Last year, he finished with 378 rushing yards (10th-best) and three rushing scores (12th-best). Both of those figures were also career highs. I'm not trying to take anything away from Mayfield because he was studly on a per-dropback basis. Among 40 qualifying quarterbacks, he was seventh in yards per attempt and CPOE and second in highly accurate throw rate (per Fantasy Points Data). Mayfield should backslide in a number of categories this season, but he is still in a pass-happy offense, surrounded by an awesome cast of skill weapons, and is playing the best football of his career. Mayfield is a strong QB1.
4 weeks ago
Bo Nix Note
Bo Nix photo 8. Bo Nix DEN (vs . LAC)
I was down on Bo Nix entering last season. Early on, it looked like I was right about my evaluation of him as a prospect. Nix STRUGGLED out of the gate before turning it on in Week 5. Once the candle was lit for Nix, he coffin nailed my evaluation of his upside in the NFL. In Weeks 5-18, Nix was the QB6 in fantasy points per game, ranking 15th in yards per attempt, tenth in CPOE, ninth in highly accurate throw rate, and eighth in fantasy points per dropback (per Fantasy Points Data). I've never been happier being proved wrong. He was nothing short of amazing and placed third in the NFL Rookie of the Year voting. He also provided rushing upside, which I didn't expect in the NFL. Last year, he ranked tenth in carries per game and eighth in rushing yards among quarterbacks. Denver added Pat Bryant, R.J. Harvey, J.K. Dobbins, and Evan Engram to this offense in the offseason. Nix could take another step in 2025 with the added weaponry and be a top-five quarterback.
4 weeks ago
Kyler Murray Note
Kyler Murray photo 9. Kyler Murray ARI (at LAR)
Kyler Murray finished as the QB12 in fantasy points per game last year with 18.1 points per game. He has settled into this realm over the last three seasons with 18.1-18.9 points per game. Rushing was still a big part of his production, as he ranked fourth in rushing yards and seventh in rushing touchdowns among quarterbacks. Murray is the epitome of "better in best ball than redraft." If you had him on any of your teams last year, you perfectly understood the frustration with rostering Murray that his QB12 finish doesn't explain. Last year, he had five top-five weekly finishes, with an average of 26.2 fantasy points per game. Sandwiched around those week-winning performances were nine weeks where he was the QB15 or lower in weekly scoring. Murray is a player where you know the ceiling outcome exists weekly, but you see it so infrequently that you can never be sure when to plug him into a lineup. His passing numbers were nothing to write home about last year. Among 40 qualifying quarterbacks, he ranked 20th in yards per attempt and highly accurate throw rate, 18th in CPOE, and 16th in passer rating (per Fantasy Points Data). Murray is a top-15 fantasy quarterback who could finish as a QB1 again in 2025 because of his rushing production.
3 weeks ago
Justin Fields Note
Justin Fields photo 10. Justin Fields 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.
4 weeks ago
Brock Purdy Note
Brock Purdy photo 11. Brock Purdy SF (vs . SEA)
Brock Purdy continues to hum along as a QB1 in fantasy after finishing as the QB10 and QB6 in fantasy points per game over the last two seasons. Last year, Purdy flashed some rushing upside, too, as he ranked 11th in rushing yards and seventh in rushing scores among quarterbacks. Last year, he ranked third in yards per attempt, ninth in CPOE, and tenth in fantasy points per dropback. While Brandon Aiyuk could get off to a slow start this season, Purdy still has plenty of weapons at his disposal with Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Ricky Pearsall, and Jauan Jennings. Purdy should lead one of the best offenses in the NFL again this season that could be pushed to throw more if their defense takes a hit.
4 weeks ago
Caleb Williams Note
Caleb Williams photo 12. Caleb Williams CHI (vs . DET)
Let's call a spade a spade here. Caleb Williams had a VERY tough rookie season. The ballyhooed savior of the Windy City didn't exactly have the start to his career that many people hoped for and hyped. Williams was the QB21 in fantasy points per game, which was aided greatly by his legs (seventh in rushing yards among quarterbacks). Williams was the QB12 in expected fantasy points per game, so the disappointment was very real. When we discuss what he did as a passer, the true tragedy becomes apparent. Last year, among 40 qualifying quarterbacks, Williams ranked 34th in yards per attempt, 24th in CPOE, and 26th in highly accurate throw rate (per Fantasy Points Data). Williams had the ninth-highest off-target rate and the second-lowest catchable target rate (only Anthony Richardson was worse). The Bears have added a TON of personnel to help Williams find his footing in year two with offensive line upgrades, a strong play-caller (Ben Johnson), and the additions of Luther Burden and Colston Loveland. I do believe Williams will take a step forward, but the real question is how much. Williams is best viewed as a dice roll QB2.
1 week ago
Justin Herbert Note
Justin Herbert photo 13. Justin Herbert LAC (at DEN)
Last year, Justin Herbert finished as the QB14 in fantasy points per game, but his season was a tale of two halves. Herbert sustained a foot injury in camp and a high ankle sprain in Week 3 that impacted his early season efficiency. In Weeks 1-6, Herbert was the QB27 in fantasy points per game, averaging 163 passing yards per game with 6.5 yards per attempt and 5.2 rushing yards per game. In Weeks 7-18, all of those numbers improved as he was the QB11 in fantasy points per game. During that span, among 32 qualifying quarterbacks, he ranked seventh in passing yards per game (254.6), sixth in yards per attempt (8.1), fourth in CPOE, second in hero throw rate, and averaged 23.3 rushing yards (per Fantasy Points Data). With more receiving options added to the depth chart this offseason, Herbert could be a QB1 this season, but he's best viewed as a rock-solid QB2.
3 weeks ago
Jared Goff Note
Jared Goff photo 14. Jared Goff DET (at CHI)
Last year, Jared Goff's 6.9% passing touchdown rate (third-best in the NFL) carried him to a QB7 finish in fantasy points per game. His previous best finish in fantasy points per game was QB11 in 2023. Goff could be a QB1 again in 2025, but he'll have to continue to be a touchdown outlier. He doesn't have the rushing equity to offset a downtick in the passing department. Goff's previous best passing touchdown rate as a Lion was 5.0%. This isn't to say Goff hasn't been and won't again this year be a damn good starting NFL quarterback. Last year, among 40 qualifying quarterbacks, he ranked second in yards per attempt, 12th in CPOE, and fourth in highly accurate throw rate (per Fantasy Points Data). Goff is best viewed as a top-15 fantasy quarterback who could be a low-end QB1 again in 2025.
4 weeks ago
Dak Prescott Note
Dak Prescott photo 15. Dak Prescott DAL (at NYG)
Prescott is an amazing late-round quarterback value. He is primed to return to the QB1 ranks in 2025. With George Pickens added opposite CeeDee Lamb, Jake Ferguson, and Jalen Tolbert, Prescott has enough weaponry at his disposal to excel in Dallas's pass-centric offense. Last year, in Weeks 1-8, Dallas ranked eighth in neutral passing rate and tenth in pass rate over expectation. Last year, Prescott's passing touchdown rate dipped to 3.8%, which was the first time since 2020 that his passing touchdown rate had dipped below 5.8%. Prescott will throw for more touchdowns in 2025. We're only one season removed from him finishing as the QB4 in fantasy points per game, seventh in yards per attempt, eighth in CPOE, and sixth-best in highly accurate throw rate (per Fantasy Points Data). Invest in Prescott.
4 weeks ago
Drake Maye Note
Drake Maye photo 16. Drake Maye NE (vs . MIA)
Drake Maye made 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.
3 weeks ago
Jordan Love Note
Jordan Love photo 17. Jordan Love GB (at MIN)
Jordan Love wasn't able to follow up on his massive 2024 breakout campaign with another successful season. Injuries played a sizable role in this, as Love sustained a sprained MCL in Week 1 and a groin injury in Week 8. In Weeks 4-17, after his return from the knee injury, he was the QB14 in fantasy points per game. Overall, he finished 15th in CPOE, 37th in highly accurate throw rate, and 24th in catchable target rate (per Fantasy Points Data). With the lower half ailments, he only amassed 83 rushing yards as well after piling up 247 in the previous season. It all went off the rails as the Packers tried to protect Love, as they had the second-highest neutral rushing rate behind only the Eagles. Love may bounce back with a strong QB1 season, but it's equally possible he turns in a nice season from a real football perspective only to turn in QB2 fantasy numbers.
3 weeks ago
Trevor Lawrence Note
Trevor Lawrence photo 18. Trevor Lawrence JAC (vs . TEN)
Trevor Lawrence had another disappointing season in 2024 that was ultimately cut short by injury. He was knocked out of Week 9 with a shoulder issue, only to return for Week 13 and leave the game with a concussion. He didn't play another snap in 2024. In Weeks 1-9, Lawrence was the QB15 in fantasy points per game. Among 40 qualifying quarterbacks, he ranked 17th in yards per attempt, 34th in CPOE, 16th in hero throw rate, and 19th in highly accurate throw rate (per Fantasy Points Data). The injuries took a toll not only on his passing numbers but also on his rushing production. In the three previous seasons, Lawrence ranked eighth, tenth, and ninth in rushing yards among quarterbacks. If Liam Coen can work his magic in Duval, Lawrence's rushing production returns (or is elevated some), and the arrival of Travis Hunter and Bhayshul Tuten can inject some life into this offense, don't be shocked if Lawrence is a high-end QB2 flirting with QB1 production this season.
3 weeks ago
C.J. Stroud Note
C.J. Stroud photo 19. C.J. Stroud HOU (vs . IND)
Last year was disastrous for Stroud as he tumbled from the QB7 in fantasy points per game to the QB28. Everything that could have gone wrong did. His offensive line imploded. Nico Collins was in and out of the lineup, while Tank Dell and Stefon Diggs were lost to season-ending injuries. Stroud didn't help matters with the fifth-highest time to throw and the 15th-highest pressure-to-sack ratio (per Fantasy Points Data). Stroud will operate behind a retooled offensive line in 2025 that honestly couldn't be worse than what he dealt with last year. The skill player cabinet has been restocked with a nice mix of veterans and youth, with the additions of Christian Kirk, Jayden Higgins, Jayllin Noel, Nick Chubb, and Justin Watson. Everything is setting up nicely for Stroud to make a run as a top-12 fantasy quarterback again this season.
4 weeks ago
J.J. McCarthy Note
J.J. McCarthy photo 20. J.J. McCarthy MIN (vs . GB)
Yes, I know we haven't seen J.J. McCarthy play outside of an abbreviated preseason sample last year, but I'll be targeting him everywhere this season. This should remain a pass-happy offense after ranking eighth in neutral passing rate and third in pass rate over expectation last year (per Fantasy Points Data). The Vikings remain loaded with skill players and added to the offensive line this offseason to give their new signal caller all the time in the world to dice up opposing pass defenses in 2025. Sam Darnold (yes, that Sam Darnold) finished as the QB9 in fantasy points per game last year, continuing a long history of Kevin O'Connel's quarterbacks finishing as QB1s. I believe McCarthy will keep that streak alive. He was a stellar prospect who has been airdropped into the perfect situation. In his final collegiate season, McCarthy ranked inside the top 12 FBS quarterbacks in passing grade, adjusted completion rate, yards per attempt, adjusted completion rate with downfield throws, and against pressure (per PFF). It's wheels up for McCarthy in 2025.
4 weeks ago
Matthew Stafford Note
Matthew Stafford photo 21. Matthew Stafford LAR (vs . ARI)
If you're looking to punt quarterback in your drafts this season, Matthew Stafford should be in the mix for your fantasy football teams. Before tailing off at the end of last season, with Puka Nacua back in the huddle, Stafford was performing as the QB11 in fantasy points per game. During that stretch, he was ranked tenth in yards per attempt, sixth in passer rating, and 11th in highly accurate throw rate and fantasy points per dropback (per Fantasy Points Data). Cooper Kupp is gone and replaced by the always awesome Davante Adams. Tyler HIgbee will be ready to roll and Terrance Ferguson has been added as his heir apparent. Stafford could turn back the clock in 2025 with another QB1 season for fantasy football.
4 weeks ago
Tua Tagovailoa Note
Tua Tagovailoa photo 22. Tua Tagovailoa MIA (at NE)
Tua Tagovailoa's concussion history is well-known, so I won't be diving into that here. Anyone drafting Tagovailoa is well aware at this point of the risk that he carries weekly. Let's discuss what he did when on the field last season. Miami went with a conservative "get the ball out of his hands QUICKLY" approach last season. Among 40 qualifying quarterbacks last season, he had the lowest aDOT (5.9) and the second-lowest time to throw behind only Copper Rush (per Fantasy Points Data). While this Chad Pennington-esque approach hurt his receivers, it didn't impact Tagovailoa's fantasy output, as he was the QB13 in fantasy points per game. Among the previous subset of quarterbacks discussed, he also ranked 18th in yards per attempt, eighth in passer rating, tenth in CPOE, and first in highly accurate throw rate. Tagovailoa should be a strong QB2 this season. If he can manage a spike in passing touchdown rate in 2025, he might flirt with low-end QB1 production.
5 days ago
Bryce Young Note
Bryce Young photo 23. Bryce Young CAR (at TB)
The light finally came on for Bryce Young down the stretch last year. In Weeks 12-18, he was the QB8 in fantasy points per game, averaging 25.4 rushing yards per game, which would have ranked 12th-best overall last year. During that stretch, among 34 qualifying quarterbacks, Young ranked eighth in CPOE, 12th in highly accurate throw rate, and second in hero throw rate (per Fantasy Points Data). He was aggressively pushing the ball downfield with the fifth-highest deep throw rate in the NFL behind only Josh Allen, Anthony Richardson, Lamar Jackson, and Jordan Love. Young is a sneaky QB2 option for 2025 who could again flirt with QB1 production if he can keep up the stellar play of late 2024 and quickly get on the same page with Tetairoa McMillan.
5 days ago
Michael Penix Jr. Note
Michael Penix Jr. photo 24. Michael Penix Jr. ATL (vs . NO)
Michael Penix showed some promise in his brief cup of coffee as the starter last year, but he'll need to continue to hone his game if he wants to fulfill the hope that he can be a difference-making quarterback for Atlanta for years to come. In Weeks 16-18 last season, he averaged 15.2 fantasy points per game, which would have translated to QB23 for the season. He was extremely aggressive, ranking sixth in deep throw rate, fourth in hero throw rate, and second in aDOT. Among 47 qualifying quarterbacks last season, he ranked 16th in yards per attempt, 23rd in CPOE, 43rd in highly accurate throw rate, and 21st in catchable target rate (per Fantasy Points Data). Penix isn't a rushing threat, with no more than five rushing yards in any of his starts last year, so he'll have to rack up all of his fantasy scoring from the pocket. He'll definitely have plenty of spike weeks this season for the quarterback streaming crowd, but it's unlikely he will finish the year as anything more than QB2.
5 days ago
Geno Smith Note
Geno Smith photo 25. Geno Smith LV (vs . KC)
Geno Smith was the QB15 in fantasy points per game on the strength of operating in an offense that ranked fourth in passing attempts. I don't know if he'll be afforded anywhere near that amount of volume with the Raiders, but Smith also checked more than a few boxes for strong quarterback play last season. Among 40 qualifying quarterbacks, he ranked 13th in yards per attempt, fourth in CPOE, and tenth in highly accurate throw rate (per Fantasy Points Data). The wheels came off for Smith when he was pressured, and that happened often in 2024 as he faced the sixth-most pressures in the NFL. Last year, when pressured, Smith ranked 35th in passer rating with the fourth-highest turnover-worthy throw rate while sitting at 17th in adjusted completion rate. When Smith passed from a clean pocket, he ranked 13th in passer rating, had the 23rd-lowest turnover-worthy throw rate, and was second in adjusted completion rate. The move from Seattle to Las Vegas could benefit Smith's pressure sensitivity greatly as the Raiders were 14th in pass blocking grade last season (Seattle 19th). I don't think Smith has the juice to be a QB1 this season, but he could easily turn in high-end QB2 numbers again this season with plenty of splash performances for the quarterback-streaming crowd.
6 days ago
Sam Darnold Note
Sam Darnold photo 26. Sam Darnold SEA (at SF)
Sam Darnold was the QB9 in fantasy points per game last year. Let's get this out of the way VERY QUICKLY...Darnold set career marks in every category imaginable last year, and I don't see anything close to that production repeating in 2025. Yes, last season, among 40 qualifying quarterbacks, he ranked sixth in yards per attempt and passer rating and third in CPOE, but also, when we look closer, the real Sam Darnold can still be found. Despite those rousing stats I mentioned a second ago, Darnold was also 22nd in highly accurate throw rate, 15th in catchable target rate, and he had the ninth-highest turnover-worthy throw rate. With his move to Seattle, he loses Kevin O'Connell, faces a downgrade at offensive line and skill players, and will likely operate in a more run-centric offense. All of this leads to Darnold falling back into QB2 territory in 2025.
4 days ago
Cameron Ward Note
Cameron Ward photo 27. Cameron Ward TEN (at JAC)
Cam Ward arrives in Tennessee and will be the face of the franchise moving forward. The Titans desperately need Ward to establish himself in 2025 and offer the team hope that they have the right player to lead them into the future. Ward's game can be a highwire act down to down. There are plenty of high-end moments and special plays, but Ward also has plenty of misfires and can run through cold stretches in games. In his final collegiate season, he ranked fourth in yards per attempt and 12th in big-time throw rate, but he was also 22nd in pressure-adjusted completion rate and 32nd in clean pocket-adjusted completion rate (per PFF). Behind a questionable but hopefully ascending offensive line and a thin skill position depth chart, Ward could offer some spike week potential and streamable moments, but he's likely only worth drafting this season in 2QB or Superflex redraft formats.
4 days ago
Aaron Rodgers Note
Aaron Rodgers photo 28. Aaron Rodgers 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.
5 days ago
Anthony Richardson Sr. Note
Anthony Richardson Sr. photo 29. Anthony Richardson Sr. IND (at HOU)
After two disappointing and injury-marred seasons, former fourth overall draft pick Anthony Richardson will have to earn the Colts' starting QB job in a training camp battle with ex-Giant 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. But 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.
7 weeks ago
Russell Wilson Note
Russell Wilson photo 30. Russell Wilson 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.
7 weeks ago
Daniel Jones Note
Daniel Jones photo 31. Daniel Jones 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'll give him a chance to compete with Anthony Richardson for the starting job. 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 beat out Richardson.
7 weeks ago
Joe Flacco Note
Joe Flacco photo 32. Joe Flacco CLE (at CIN)
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.
7 weeks ago
Jaxson Dart Note
Jaxson Dart photo 33. Jaxson Dart 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.
7 weeks ago
Tyler Shough Note
Tyler Shough photo 34. Tyler Shough NO (at ATL)
Second-round draft pick Tyler Shough has a chance to start for the Saints in Week 1 now that Derek Carr has announce his retirement, although Spencer Rattler and perhaps Jake Haener also have a chance to earn the starting QB job in New Orleans. 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.
7 weeks ago
Shedeur Sanders Note
Shedeur Sanders photo 35. Shedeur Sanders CLE (at CIN)
Jalen Milroe Note
Jalen Milroe photo 36. Jalen Milroe SEA (at SF)
Kirk Cousins Note
Kirk Cousins photo 37. Kirk Cousins ATL (vs . NO)
Jameis Winston Note
Jameis Winston photo 38. Jameis Winston NYG (vs . DAL)
Spencer Rattler Note
Spencer Rattler photo 39. Spencer Rattler NO (at ATL)
Kenny Pickett Note
Kenny Pickett photo 40. Kenny Pickett CLE (at CIN)
Will Levis Note
Will Levis photo 41. Will Levis TEN (at JAC)
Mason Rudolph Note
Mason Rudolph photo 42. Mason Rudolph PIT (vs . BAL)
Dillon Gabriel Note
Dillon Gabriel photo 43. Dillon Gabriel CLE (at CIN)
Joe Milton III Note
Joe Milton III photo 44. Joe Milton III DAL (at NYG)
Aidan O'Connell Note
Aidan O'Connell photo 45. Aidan O'Connell LV (vs . KC)
Marcus Mariota Note
Marcus Mariota photo 46. Marcus Mariota WAS (at PHI)
Will Howard Note
Will Howard photo 47. Will Howard PIT (vs . BAL)
Malik Willis Note
Malik Willis photo 48. Malik Willis GB (at MIN)
Mac Jones Note
Mac Jones photo 49. Mac Jones SF (vs . SEA)
Zach Wilson Note
Zach Wilson photo 50. Zach Wilson MIA (at NE)
Jake Browning Note
Jake Browning photo 51. Jake Browning CIN (vs . CLE)
Tyrod Taylor Note
Tyrod Taylor photo 52. Tyrod Taylor NYJ (at BUF)
Sam Howell Note
Sam Howell photo 53. Sam Howell MIN (vs . GB)
Gardner Minshew II Note
Gardner Minshew II photo 54. Gardner Minshew II KC (at LV)
Cooper Rush Note
Cooper Rush photo 55. Cooper Rush BAL (at PIT)
Joshua Dobbs Note
Joshua Dobbs photo 56. Joshua Dobbs NE (vs . MIA)
Andy Dalton Note
Andy Dalton photo 57. Andy Dalton CAR (at TB)
Jacoby Brissett Note
Jacoby Brissett photo 58. Jacoby Brissett ARI (at LAR)
Kyle Trask Note
Kyle Trask photo 59. Kyle Trask TB (vs . CAR)
Jimmy Garoppolo Note
Jimmy Garoppolo photo 60. Jimmy Garoppolo LAR (vs . ARI)
Hendon Hooker Note
Hendon Hooker photo 61. Hendon Hooker DET (at CHI)
Davis Mills Note
Davis Mills photo 62. Davis Mills HOU (vs . IND)
Nick Mullens Note
Nick Mullens photo 63. Nick Mullens JAC (vs . TEN)
Mitchell Trubisky Note
Mitchell Trubisky photo 64. Mitchell Trubisky BUF (vs . NYJ)
Jarrett Stidham Note
Jarrett Stidham photo 65. Jarrett Stidham DEN (vs . LAC)
Tyson Bagent Note
Tyson Bagent photo 66. Tyson Bagent CHI (vs . DET)
Taylor Heinicke Note
Taylor Heinicke photo 67. Taylor Heinicke LAC (at DEN)
Deshaun Watson Note
Deshaun Watson photo 68. Deshaun Watson CLE (at CIN)
Drew Lock Note
Drew Lock photo 69. Drew Lock SEA (at SF)
Quinn Ewers Note
Quinn Ewers photo 70. Quinn Ewers MIA (at NE)
Jake Haener Note
Jake Haener photo 71. Jake Haener NO (at ATL)
Riley Leonard Note
Riley Leonard photo 72. Riley Leonard IND (at HOU)
Tanner McKee Note
Tanner McKee photo 73. Tanner McKee PHI (vs . WAS)
Trey Lance Note
Trey Lance photo 74. Trey Lance LAC (at DEN)
Case Keenum Note
Case Keenum photo 75. Case Keenum CHI (vs . DET)
Dorian Thompson-Robinson Note
Dorian Thompson-Robinson photo 76. Dorian Thompson-Robinson PHI (vs . WAS)
Bailey Zappe Note
Bailey Zappe photo 77. Bailey Zappe KC (at LV)
Kyle McCord Note
Kyle McCord photo 78. Kyle McCord PHI (vs . WAS)
Clayton Tune Note
Clayton Tune photo 79. Clayton Tune ARI (at LAR)
Tommy DeVito Note
Tommy DeVito photo 80. Tommy DeVito NYG (vs . DAL)
Stetson Bennett Note
Stetson Bennett photo 81. Stetson Bennett LAR (vs . ARI)
Skylar Thompson Note
Skylar Thompson photo 82. Skylar Thompson PIT (vs . BAL)
McKenzie Milton Note
McKenzie Milton photo 83. McKenzie Milton FA (BYE)
Carson Wentz Note
Carson Wentz photo 84. Carson Wentz FA (BYE)
Kyle Allen Note
Kyle Allen photo 85. Kyle Allen DET (at CHI)
Logan Woodside Note
Logan Woodside photo 86. Logan Woodside CIN (vs . CLE)
Brandon Allen Note
Brandon Allen photo 87. Brandon Allen TEN (at JAC)
Mike White Note
Mike White photo 88. Mike White BUF (vs . NYJ)
Chris Oladokun Note
Chris Oladokun photo 89. Chris Oladokun KC (at LV)
Graham Mertz Note
Graham Mertz photo 90. Graham Mertz HOU (vs . IND)
Sam Ehlinger Note
Sam Ehlinger photo 91. Sam Ehlinger DEN (vs . LAC)
John Wolford Note
John Wolford photo 92. John Wolford JAC (vs . TEN)
Tommy Mellott Note
Tommy Mellott photo 93. Tommy Mellott LV (vs . KC)
Feleipe Franks Note
Feleipe Franks photo 94. Feleipe Franks ATL (vs . NO)
Kedon Slovis Note
Kedon Slovis photo 95. Kedon Slovis HOU (vs . IND)
Will Grier Note
Will Grier photo 96. Will Grier DAL (at NYG)
Josh Johnson Note
Josh Johnson photo 97. Josh Johnson WAS (at PHI)
Payton Thorne Note
Payton Thorne photo 98. Payton Thorne CIN (vs . CLE)
Shane Buechele Note
Shane Buechele photo 99. Shane Buechele BUF (vs . NYJ)
Cam Miller Note
Cam Miller photo 100. Cam Miller LV (vs . KC)
Connor Bazelak Note
Connor Bazelak photo 101. Connor Bazelak TB (vs . CAR)
Seth Henigan Note
Seth Henigan photo 102. Seth Henigan JAC (vs . TEN)
Kurtis Rourke Note
Kurtis Rourke photo 103. Kurtis Rourke SF (vs . SEA)
Michael Pratt Note
Michael Pratt photo 104. Michael Pratt TB (vs . CAR)
Devin Leary Note
Devin Leary photo 105. Devin Leary BAL (at PIT)
Sean Clifford Note
Sean Clifford photo 106. Sean Clifford GB (at MIN)
Brett Rypien Note
Brett Rypien photo 107. Brett Rypien MIN (vs . GB)
Easton Stick Note
Easton Stick photo 108. Easton Stick ATL (vs . NO)
Ben Wooldridge Note
Ben Wooldridge photo 109. Ben Wooldridge NE (vs . MIA)
Tim Boyle Note
Tim Boyle photo 110. Tim Boyle TEN (at JAC)
Max Brosmer Note
Max Brosmer photo 111. Max Brosmer MIN (vs . GB)
Carter Bradley Note
Carter Bradley photo 112. Carter Bradley FA (BYE)
Brady Cook Note
Brady Cook photo 113. Brady Cook NYJ (at BUF)
Hunter Dekkers Note
Hunter Dekkers photo 114. Hunter Dekkers NO (at ATL)
Sam Hartman Note
Sam Hartman photo 115. Sam Hartman WAS (at PHI)
Jack Plummer Note
Jack Plummer photo 116. Jack Plummer CAR (at TB)
Ethan Garbers Note
Ethan Garbers photo 117. Ethan Garbers CAR (at TB)
Austin Reed Note
Austin Reed photo 118. Austin Reed CHI (vs . DET)
DJ Uiagalelei Note
DJ Uiagalelei photo 119. DJ Uiagalelei LAC (at DEN)
Adrian Martinez Note
Adrian Martinez photo 120. Adrian Martinez NYJ (at BUF)
Taylor Elgersma Note
Taylor Elgersma photo 121. Taylor Elgersma GB (at MIN)