Fantasy Football Player Notes
2025 Draft Rankings
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Josh Allen
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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Lamar Jackson
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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Jayden Daniels
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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Jalen Hurts
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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Joe Burrow
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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Patrick Mahomes II
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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Bo Nix
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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Baker Mayfield
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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Kyler Murray
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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Dak Prescott
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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Brock Purdy
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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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 because of his rushing production.
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Drake Maye
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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Caleb Williams
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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Justin Herbert
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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Jared Goff
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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Jordan Love
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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Trevor Lawrence
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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C.J. Stroud
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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J.J. McCarthy
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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Tua Tagovailoa
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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Bryce Young
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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Michael Penix Jr.
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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Geno Smith
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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Matthew Stafford
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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Cam Ward
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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Sam Darnold
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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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.
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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 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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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.
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Joe Flacco
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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Anthony Richardson Sr.
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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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.
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34.
Tyler Shough
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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Spencer Rattler
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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36.
Shedeur Sanders
CLE (at CIN)
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37.
Jalen Milroe
SEA (at SF)
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38.
Dillon Gabriel
CLE (at CIN)
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39.
Kirk Cousins
ATL (vs . NO)
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40.
Jimmy Garoppolo
LAR (vs . ARI)
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41.
Jameis Winston
NYG (vs . DAL)
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42.
Tyrod Taylor
NYJ (at BUF)
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43.
Joe Milton III
DAL (at NYG)
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44.
Kenny Pickett
LV (vs . KC)
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45.
Mason Rudolph
PIT (vs . BAL)
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46.
Marcus Mariota
WAS (at PHI)
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Malik Willis
GB (at MIN)
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48.
Zach Wilson
MIA (at NE)
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49.
Jake Browning
CIN (vs . CLE)
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Mac Jones
SF (vs . SEA)
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Andy Dalton
CAR (at TB)
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52.
Gardner Minshew II
KC (at LV)
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53.
Cooper Rush
BAL (at PIT)
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54.
Tyson Bagent
CHI (vs . DET)
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Trey Lance
LAC (at DEN)
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56.
Sam Howell
PHI (vs . WAS)
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57.
Joshua Dobbs
NE (vs . MIA)
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58.
Will Howard
PIT (vs . BAL)
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59.
Aidan O'Connell
LV (vs . KC)
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60.
Jacoby Brissett
ARI (at LAR)
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61.
Mitchell Trubisky
BUF (vs . NYJ)
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62.
Quinn Ewers
MIA (at NE)
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63.
Carson Wentz
MIN (vs . GB)
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64.
Nick Mullens
JAC (vs . TEN)
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Jarrett Stidham
DEN (vs . LAC)
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Davis Mills
HOU (vs . IND)
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67.
Kyle Allen
DET (at CHI)
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68.
Deshaun Watson
CLE (at CIN)
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69.
Drew Lock
SEA (at SF)
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70.
Tanner McKee
PHI (vs . WAS)
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71.
Teddy Bridgewater
TB (vs . CAR)
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72.
Riley Leonard
IND (at HOU)
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73.
Hendon Hooker
FA (BYE)
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74.
Brandon Allen
TEN (at JAC)
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75.
Jake Haener
NO (at ATL)
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76.
Kyle Trask
ATL (vs . NO)
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77.
Taylor Heinicke
FA (BYE)
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78.
Case Keenum
CHI (vs . DET)
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79.
Tommy DeVito
NE (vs . MIA)
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80.
Stetson Bennett IV
LAR (vs . ARI)
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81.
Kyle McCord
PHI (vs . WAS)
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82.
Max Brosmer
MIN (vs . GB)
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83.
Skylar Thompson
PIT (vs . BAL)
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84.
Seth Henigan
FA (BYE)
|
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85.
Kurtis Rourke
SF (vs . SEA)
|
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86.
Dorian Thompson-Robinson
FA (BYE)
|
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87.
Collin Hill
FA (BYE)
|
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88.
Graham Mertz
HOU (vs . IND)
|
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89.
Max Johnson
FA (BYE)
|
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90.
Bailey Zappe
CLE (at CIN)
|
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91.
Desmond Ridder
FA (BYE)
|
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92.
Blaine Gabbert
FA (BYE)
|
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93.
Josh Johnson
WAS (at PHI)
|
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94.
Bryan Bennett
FA (BYE)
|
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95.
Shane Buechele
BUF (vs . NYJ)
|
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96.
Chris Oladokun
KC (at LV)
|
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97.
Brett Rypien
IND (at HOU)
|
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98.
Tyler Huntley
BAL (at PIT)
|
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99.
Adrian Martinez
SF (vs . SEA)
|
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100.
Devin Leary
FA (BYE)
|
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101.
Kedon Slovis
ARI (at LAR)
|
|
102.
Matt Barkley
FA (BYE)
|
|
103.
Jeff Driskel
ARI (at LAR)
|
|
104.
Reid Sinnett
FA (BYE)
|
|
105.
Connor Bazelak
TB (vs . CAR)
|
|
106.
Will Grier
DAL (at NYG)
|
|
107.
Matt Corral
FA (BYE)
|
|
108.
Trevor Siemian
TEN (at JAC)
|
|
109.
Clayton Tune
GB (at MIN)
|
|
110.
Sam Ehlinger
DEN (vs . LAC)
|
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111.
Michael Pratt
FA (BYE)
|
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112.
Brady Cook
NYJ (at BUF)
|
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113.
DJ Uiagalelei
LAC (at DEN)
|
|
114.
Hunter Dekkers
NO (at ATL)
|
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115.
Cam Miller
LV (vs . KC)
|
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116.
Easton Stick
ATL (vs . NO)
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117.
Sam Hartman
WAS (at PHI)
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