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Fantasy Football Player Notes

2025 PPR Draft Rankings

Saquon Barkley Note
Saquon Barkley photo 1. Saquon Barkley PHI
Undoubtedly, the consensus RB1 in 2025 will be Saquon Barkley after arguably the greatest season we have ever seen from the position. Over 2,000 rushing yards as the only skill player to average more than 20 points per game in half-PPR. He led the NFL in touches with nearly 500...running effectively behind the league's best OL.
But as was the case with Christian McCaffrey last season...leading the NFL in touches by such a vast margin is essentially the kiss of death for running backs the following year.
Only two RBs finished as RB1s the following year after leading the NFL in touches since 2013. Ezekiel Elliott is the only one over that period to finish inside the top 5.
6 weeks ago
Bijan Robinson Note
Bijan Robinson photo 2. Bijan Robinson ATL
Michael Penix is going to be the starter moving forward into 2025, and his brief three-game stint as paints an optimistic picture of this offense. Bijan Robinson ended the season on an absolute tear rushing for at least 90 rushing yards in six straight games, with eight rushing TDs. Jahmyr Gibbs was the only non-QB to out-score Robinson from Week 13 onward.
I'm finding it hard to not rank Robinson as my RB1 in 2025.
Second in the NFL touches last season and he is going to be just 23 years old. RB4 overall last season.
6 weeks ago
Jahmyr Gibbs Note
Jahmyr Gibbs photo 3. Jahmyr Gibbs DET
Jahmyr Gibbs was RB2 overall through 18 weeks, averaging just shy of 20 points per game in half-PPR. He led all RBs in weekly RB1 (63%) and RB2 finisher rate (94%).
The Lions RB outscored all non-QB Week 13 onward winning fantasy leagues. Over the last month, he exploded averaging nearly 30 points per game.
A lot will be made about how we can project Gibbs in 2025 with David Montgomery still involved.
But in Weeks 1-14, Gibbs was RB5 in points per game (16.9).
We also saw Gibbs' receiving usage really increase down the stretch, and that could very well increase in Year 3.
The floor-ceiling combination for the 23-year-old RB makes him a consensus top-3 RB.
6 weeks ago
Derrick Henry Note
Derrick Henry photo 4. Derrick Henry BAL
I was not high enough on the Ravens' RB in 2024, despite what my colleagues tried telling me. Henry scored 18 TDs. It was his best statistical year since his 2,000-yard campaign. That makes sense, given that Henry rushed for over 1,900 yards.
The King was the RB3 overall through 18 weeks (RB2 in 17 weeks). He "once again" shoved the fantasy football nerds into a locker, who faded him for not having a role in the receiving game.
With a core nucleus of Lamar Jackson, Henry and offensive coordinator Todd Monken all returning to Baltimore it's hard to envision Henry as anything but a top-5 fantasy RB in 2025.
6 weeks ago
De'Von Achane Note
De'Von Achane photo 5. De'Von Achane MIA
De'Von Achane was the fantasy RB1 in points per game, with Tua Tagovailoa healthy in 2024. And it was related to his receiving numbers rather than rushing efficiency. He regressed immensely in the latter compared to his rookie campaign. His mind-boggling 7.8 yards per carry fell to 4.6 yards per carry.
But Achane's receiving had room to grow in Year 2 and it ultimately MORE than made up the difference with a declining yards per carry.
The Dolphins RB has a top 5 fantasy football ceiling based on his explosive and three-down skill set. He finished second in routes run among RBs last year.
Let's see Miami upgrade their offensive line in 2025 and watch Achane boom.
6 weeks ago
Bucky Irving Note
Bucky Irving photo 6. Bucky Irving TB
It was an epic finish for the rookie RB from Oregon with an RB16 finish through Week 17 (RB14 through Week 18). Bucky Irving was RB6 after the Buccaneers' Week 12 bye week averaging north of 19 fantasy points per game in his five healthy contests.
Irving forced a missed tackle on 36% of his touches this season, the highest rate in the NFL.
There might be concern about Irving's size entering Year 2, but his absurd tackle-breaking should limit the injury risks.
Besides, second-year RBs tend to be great BUYs. His profile is one to target in 2025.
6 weeks ago
Josh Jacobs Note
Josh Jacobs photo 7. Josh Jacobs GB
Production fell into Josh Jacobs' favor from the get-go with injuries hitting the Packers backfield and he took full advantage finishing 5th in touches. RB7 in points per game and RB5 overall in a Green Bay offense that ranked 30th in pass rate over expectation.
He's now been a fantasy RB1 in four of his last five seasons.
But in 2025, I think that we might see a more balanced approach from the Packers. Jordan Love was banged up all season.
Even though Jacobs was a workhorse in 2024, it seemed so much more out of necessity rather than desire in an offense that traditionally likes to deploy multiple backs.
6 weeks ago
Christian McCaffrey Note
Christian McCaffrey photo 8. Christian McCaffrey SF
I was strongly against drafting CMC as the 1.01 last season for a myriad of reasons.
Can I tell you with any confidence that McCaffrey will be healthy in 2025? No. But I like his odds much better.
He was limited to just four games, touching the ball a career-low 65 times. And he still flashed the upside going for 100-plus yards from scrimmage in his first two games back.
The knee injury that knocked him out of the regular season is healed, and we know the 29-year-old can score fantasy points with the best of them. Head coach Kyle Shanahan is unable to resist himself by limiting his workload.
6 weeks ago
Jonathan Taylor Note
Jonathan Taylor photo 9. Jonathan Taylor IND
Jonathan Taylor missed time with injuries and inconsistent quarterback play put fantasy football managers in a tough spot out of the gates.
But he was still RB5 in points per game, and he ended the year on an extremely high note, scoring the fourth-most points among all non-QBs despite a bye week in Week 14.
When healthy, Taylor is still a top 5 fantasy RB and the engine of the Colts offense. He ended the season with 29-plus carries and 125-plus rushing yards in three straight games. I think he will be a value in 2025 drafts at 26 years old.
6 weeks ago
Breece Hall Note
Breece Hall photo 10. Breece Hall NYJ
Breece Hall is coming off a disappointing season as RB18. He scored one fewer TD than the year before and didn't have the marquee big plays. 14th in yards from scrimmage due in part largely of receiving - third in RB targets per game.
Unfortunately, Hall led all RBs in drops (9) with the 8th-worst rushing success rate (34%).
But the Jets RB wasn't healthy. He got hurt before the bye week. Before that, he was RB7 through 11 weeks, RB13 in points per game (14.6).
A reminder that he will turn 24 years old this year. A full bill of health, high value touches, and explosive plays will catapult Hall's fantasy ceiling in 2025, but another bad Jets offense will hold him back.
6 weeks ago
Chase Brown Note
Chase Brown photo 11. Chase Brown CIN
The Bengals RB1 role is elite. Like the Rams, Zac Taylor's coaching staff deploys one RB who plays almost all the snaps.
After Zack Moss went down, Brown took over the Cincinnati backfield in Week 9. He had an eight-game streak of 90+ yards from scrimmage.
Brown was the RB5 in points per game (18.4), and first in expected points per game (22.3).
The Bengals emerging star was PFF's 14th-highest graded RB and unquestioned bell cow - exactly how he was during his final season at Illinois.
With an elite receiving role to boot, Brown projects like a more explosive Kyren Williams in 2025.
6 weeks ago
Kyren Williams Note
Kyren Williams photo 12. Kyren Williams LAR
Ashton Jeanty Note
Ashton Jeanty photo 13. Ashton Jeanty FA
Over three seasons, Ashton Jeanty rushed for 4,760 yards on 748 carries (6.4 YPA) with 50 touchdowns. He 5-foot-9 and 215-pound RB had just 10 fumbles on 748 carries (1.3% rate) and displayed steady year-over-year growth, particularly excelling as a receiver in his second season.
According to Football Insights, Jeanty finished his collegiate career with the highest missed tackle forced per touch rate (39%). His career dominator rating ranks inside the top five. His yards per play (3.4) mark is also elite.
His dominance as a junior - 43% dominator rating while rushing for an eye-popping 2,595 yards (6.9 YPA) and 29 touchdowns - puts him in an elite company heading into the 2025 NFL Draft.
The last two rookie RBs drafted highly in the first round two years ago - Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs - finished as top 10 fantasy RBs in Year 1.
6 weeks ago
James Cook Note
James Cook photo 14. James Cook BUF
James Cook tied a bow on his third season with weekly RB1 finishes in more than half of his games, en route to his second consecutive 1,000-yard campaign. Cook was RB8 overall and RB10 in points per game as he took a massive touchdown leap.
He went from just 2 rushing TDs in 2023 to 19 in 2024. Concerns about Josh Allen taking all the red-zone TDs were overblown. The scores helped boost Cook's production as played fewer than 50% of the snaps.
Even so, we have a 28-game sample of Cook in Joe Brady's offense. He has averaged 15.5 points per contest - good for low-end fantasy RB1 production.
6 weeks ago
Kenneth Walker III Note
Kenneth Walker III photo 15. Kenneth Walker III SEA
Alvin Kamara Note
Alvin Kamara photo 16. Alvin Kamara NO
Chuba Hubbard Note
Chuba Hubbard photo 17. Chuba Hubbard CAR
Joe Mixon Note
Joe Mixon photo 18. Joe Mixon HOU
James Conner Note
James Conner photo 19. James Conner ARI
David Montgomery Note
David Montgomery photo 20. David Montgomery DET
Isiah Pacheco Note
Isiah Pacheco photo 21. Isiah Pacheco KC
Tyrone Tracy Jr. Note
Tyrone Tracy Jr. photo 22. Tyrone Tracy Jr. NYG
Aaron Jones Sr. Note
Aaron Jones Sr. photo 23. Aaron Jones Sr. MIN
Tony Pollard Note
Tony Pollard photo 24. Tony Pollard TEN
Najee Harris Note
Najee Harris photo 25. Najee Harris LAC
Jaylen Warren Note
Jaylen Warren photo 26. Jaylen Warren PIT
Brian Robinson Jr. Note
Brian Robinson Jr. photo 27. Brian Robinson Jr. WAS
D'Andre Swift Note
D'Andre Swift photo 28. D'Andre Swift CHI
Travis Etienne Jr. Note
Travis Etienne Jr. photo 29. Travis Etienne Jr. JAC
Rhamondre Stevenson Note
Rhamondre Stevenson photo 30. Rhamondre Stevenson NE
Omarion Hampton Note
Omarion Hampton photo 31. Omarion Hampton FA
J.K. Dobbins Note
J.K. Dobbins photo 32. J.K. Dobbins FA
Rico Dowdle Note
Rico Dowdle photo 33. Rico Dowdle CAR
Rachaad White Note
Rachaad White photo 34. Rachaad White TB
Tyjae Spears Note
Tyjae Spears photo 35. Tyjae Spears TEN
Javonte Williams Note
Javonte Williams photo 36. Javonte Williams DAL
Tank Bigsby Note
Tank Bigsby photo 37. Tank Bigsby JAC
Zach Charbonnet Note
Zach Charbonnet photo 38. Zach Charbonnet SEA
Jerome Ford Note
Jerome Ford photo 39. Jerome Ford CLE
TreVeyon Henderson Note
TreVeyon Henderson photo 40. TreVeyon Henderson FA
Austin Ekeler Note
Austin Ekeler photo 41. Austin Ekeler WAS
Blake Corum Note
Blake Corum photo 42. Blake Corum LAR
Quinshon Judkins Note
Quinshon Judkins photo 43. Quinshon Judkins FA
Tyler Allgeier Note
Tyler Allgeier photo 44. Tyler Allgeier ATL
Ray Davis Note
Ray Davis photo 45. Ray Davis BUF
Jordan Mason Note
Jordan Mason photo 46. Jordan Mason SF
Braelon Allen Note
Braelon Allen photo 47. Braelon Allen NYJ
Jaleel McLaughlin Note
Jaleel McLaughlin photo 48. Jaleel McLaughlin DEN
Nick Chubb Note
Nick Chubb photo 49. Nick Chubb FA
Jaylen Wright Note
Jaylen Wright photo 50. Jaylen Wright MIA
Dylan Sampson Note
Dylan Sampson photo 51. Dylan Sampson FA
MarShawn Lloyd Note
MarShawn Lloyd photo 52. MarShawn Lloyd GB
Isaac Guerendo Note
Isaac Guerendo photo 53. Isaac Guerendo SF
Trey Benson Note
Trey Benson photo 54. Trey Benson ARI
Roschon Johnson Note
Roschon Johnson photo 55. Roschon Johnson CHI
Audric Estime Note
Audric Estime photo 56. Audric Estime DEN
Cam Skattebo Note
Cam Skattebo photo 57. Cam Skattebo FA
Sincere McCormick Note
Sincere McCormick photo 58. Sincere McCormick LV
Antonio Gibson Note
Antonio Gibson photo 59. Antonio Gibson NE
Kenneth Gainwell Note
Kenneth Gainwell photo 60. Kenneth Gainwell PIT
Kendre Miller Note
Kendre Miller photo 61. Kendre Miller NO
Kaleb Johnson Note
Kaleb Johnson photo 62. Kaleb Johnson FA
Kimani Vidal Note
Kimani Vidal photo 63. Kimani Vidal LAC
Devin Singletary Note
Devin Singletary photo 64. Devin Singletary NYG
Devin Neal Note
Devin Neal photo 65. Devin Neal FA
Justice Hill Note
Justice Hill photo 66. Justice Hill BAL
Ollie Gordon II Note
Ollie Gordon II photo 67. Ollie Gordon II FA
Trevor Etienne Note
Trevor Etienne photo 68. Trevor Etienne FA
Miles Sanders Note
Miles Sanders photo 69. Miles Sanders DAL
Gus Edwards Note
Gus Edwards photo 70. Gus Edwards FA
Cam Akers Note
Cam Akers photo 71. Cam Akers FA
Kyle Monangai Note
Kyle Monangai photo 72. Kyle Monangai FA
Alexander Mattison Note
Alexander Mattison photo 73. Alexander Mattison MIA
Kareem Hunt Note
Kareem Hunt photo 74. Kareem Hunt KC
Khalil Herbert Note
Khalil Herbert photo 75. Khalil Herbert IND
Zack Moss Note
Zack Moss photo 76. Zack Moss CIN
RJ Harvey Note
RJ Harvey photo 77. RJ Harvey FA
Elijah Mitchell Note
Elijah Mitchell photo 78. Elijah Mitchell KC
Keaton Mitchell Note
Keaton Mitchell photo 79. Keaton Mitchell BAL
Raheem Mostert Note
Raheem Mostert photo 80. Raheem Mostert LV
Ameer Abdullah Note
Ameer Abdullah photo 81. Ameer Abdullah FA
Ty Chandler Note
Ty Chandler photo 82. Ty Chandler MIN
Raheim Sanders Note
Raheim Sanders photo 83. Raheim Sanders FA
Dameon Pierce Note
Dameon Pierce photo 84. Dameon Pierce HOU
Donovan Edwards Note
Donovan Edwards photo 85. Donovan Edwards FA
Chris Brooks Note
Chris Brooks photo 86. Chris Brooks GB
Ty Johnson Note
Ty Johnson photo 87. Ty Johnson BUF
Isaiah Davis Note
Isaiah Davis photo 88. Isaiah Davis NYJ
Nicholas Singleton Note
Nicholas Singleton photo 89. Nicholas Singleton FA
Zamir White Note
Zamir White photo 90. Zamir White LV
Will Shipley Note
Will Shipley photo 91. Will Shipley PHI
Bhayshul Tuten Note
Bhayshul Tuten photo 92. Bhayshul Tuten FA
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Note
Chris Rodriguez Jr. photo 93. Chris Rodriguez Jr. WAS
DJ Giddens Note
DJ Giddens photo 94. DJ Giddens FA
Sean Tucker Note
Sean Tucker photo 95. Sean Tucker TB
Trey Sermon Note
Trey Sermon photo 96. Trey Sermon FA
Brashard Smith Note
Brashard Smith photo 97. Brashard Smith FA
Tahj Brooks Note
Tahj Brooks photo 98. Tahj Brooks FA
Damien Martinez Note
Damien Martinez photo 99. Damien Martinez FA
Jaydn Ott Note
Jaydn Ott photo 100. Jaydn Ott FA
D'Ernest Johnson Note
D'Ernest Johnson photo 101. D'Ernest Johnson FA
Woody Marks Note
Woody Marks photo 102. Woody Marks FA
Ja'Quinden Jackson Note
Ja'Quinden Jackson photo 103. Ja'Quinden Jackson FA
Jonathon Brooks Note
Jonathon Brooks photo 104. Jonathon Brooks CAR
Phil Mafah Note
Phil Mafah photo 105. Phil Mafah FA
Jarquez Hunter Note
Jarquez Hunter photo 106. Jarquez Hunter FA
Emanuel Wilson Note
Emanuel Wilson photo 107. Emanuel Wilson GB
Marcus Yarns Note
Marcus Yarns photo 108. Marcus Yarns FA
Jaydon Blue Note
Jaydon Blue photo 109. Jaydon Blue FA
Jordan James Note
Jordan James photo 110. Jordan James FA
Samaje Perine Note
Samaje Perine photo 111. Samaje Perine CIN
AJ Dillon Note
AJ Dillon photo 112. AJ Dillon PHI
Chris Tyree Note
Chris Tyree photo 113. Chris Tyree FA
LeQuint Allen Jr. Note
LeQuint Allen Jr. photo 114. LeQuint Allen Jr. FA
Kalel Mullings Note
Kalel Mullings photo 115. Kalel Mullings FA
Ezekiel Elliott Note
Ezekiel Elliott photo 116. Ezekiel Elliott FA
Jacory Croskey-Merritt Note
Jacory Croskey-Merritt photo 117. Jacory Croskey-Merritt FA
Patrick Taylor Jr. Note
Patrick Taylor Jr. photo 118. Patrick Taylor Jr. SF
Clyde Edwards-Helaire Note
Clyde Edwards-Helaire photo 119. Clyde Edwards-Helaire NO
Tyler Badie Note
Tyler Badie photo 120. Tyler Badie DEN
Eric Gray Note
Eric Gray photo 121. Eric Gray NYG
Pierre Strong Jr. Note
Pierre Strong Jr. photo 122. Pierre Strong Jr. CLE
Tyler Goodson Note
Tyler Goodson photo 123. Tyler Goodson IND
Jeff Wilson Jr. Note
Jeff Wilson Jr. photo 124. Jeff Wilson Jr. FA
Michael Carter Note
Michael Carter photo 125. Michael Carter ARI
Emari Demercado Note
Emari Demercado photo 126. Emari Demercado ARI
Dylan Laube Note
Dylan Laube photo 127. Dylan Laube LV
Jeremy McNichols Note
Jeremy McNichols photo 128. Jeremy McNichols WAS
Jamaal Williams Note
Jamaal Williams photo 129. Jamaal Williams FA
Raheem Blackshear Note
Raheem Blackshear photo 130. Raheem Blackshear FA
Chase Edmonds Note
Chase Edmonds photo 131. Chase Edmonds FA
Hassan Haskins Note
Hassan Haskins photo 132. Hassan Haskins LAC
Israel Abanikanda Note
Israel Abanikanda photo 133. Israel Abanikanda SF
Nyheim Hines Note
Nyheim Hines photo 134. Nyheim Hines FA
Craig Reynolds Note
Craig Reynolds photo 135. Craig Reynolds DET
D'Onta Foreman Note
D'Onta Foreman photo 136. D'Onta Foreman FA
Kenny McIntosh Note
Kenny McIntosh photo 137. Kenny McIntosh SEA
Blake Watson Note
Blake Watson photo 138. Blake Watson DEN
Jase McClellan Note
Jase McClellan photo 139. Jase McClellan ATL
Keilan Robinson Note
Keilan Robinson photo 140. Keilan Robinson JAC
Rasheen Ali Note
Rasheen Ali photo 141. Rasheen Ali BAL
Deuce Vaughn Note
Deuce Vaughn photo 142. Deuce Vaughn DAL
Evan Hull Note
Evan Hull photo 143. Evan Hull PIT
Cordarrelle Patterson Note
Cordarrelle Patterson photo 144. Cordarrelle Patterson PIT
Julius Chestnut Note
Julius Chestnut photo 145. Julius Chestnut FA
Trayveon Williams Note
Trayveon Williams photo 146. Trayveon Williams FA
Mike Boone Note
Mike Boone photo 147. Mike Boone FA
Carson Steele Note
Carson Steele photo 148. Carson Steele KC
Cody Schrader Note
Cody Schrader photo 149. Cody Schrader LAR
Kene Nwangwu Note
Kene Nwangwu photo 150. Kene Nwangwu NYJ
JaMycal Hasty Note
JaMycal Hasty photo 151. JaMycal Hasty FA
Dare Ogunbowale Note
Dare Ogunbowale photo 152. Dare Ogunbowale HOU