Fantasy Football Player Notes

2025 Draft Rankings

Position

Team

Scoring

Ja'Marr Chase Note
	1. Ja'Marr Chase CIN Chase was my WR1 heading into the 2024 draft season and he exceeded all expectations finishing as the WR1 overall while taking home the Triple Crown. 127 catches for over 1,700 yards and 17 TDs. 20 points per game in half-PPR, which was four points more per game than the next closest WR. He also led the NFL in red-zone targets which has been the clear signal for WR1 overall seasons. The past six No. 1 overall WRs finished first in the NFL in red-zone targets with Chase becoming the sixth to do so. The only major change for 2025 is that Tee Higgins will likely be gone. But the sample size of Chase without Higgins over the last three seasons is more elite WR1 production. All that matters is that he and Burrow stay healthy, as Chase attempts to be the first back-to-back WR1 finisher since Antonio Brown. 10 weeks ago

Justin Jefferson Note
	2. Justin Jefferson MIN The All-Pro WR shut down any doubt that he could produce without Kirk Cousins in 2024, finishing as the fantasy WR2 overall and in points per game. He caught over 100 passes and surpassed 1,500 receiving yards tying a career-high with 10 touchdowns finishing first in end-zone targets. He tied Chase for the most WR1 weekly finishes (12). It was his fourth time finishing inside the top 5 fantasy WRs. It should be noted that Jefferson's production did dip slightly after T.J. Hockenson returned to the lineup. It's very possible that with QB question marks in 2025, Jefferson's production (specifically TDs) could decline. But it would need to be an absolute implosion for the Vikings WR to fall outside the top 5 just based on his talent and deployment in the Kevin O'Connell offense. 10 weeks ago

CeeDee Lamb Note
	3. CeeDee Lamb DAL Despite playing hurt and losing Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb gutted out 15 games en route to a WR8 finish and WR9 in points per game (14.2). He caught at least four passes in all but one game, marking his third straight season with 100-plus receptions. Lamb played seven games with Prescott to start the season, in which he was generally effective, averaging 15.6 fantasy points per game (18 expected fantasy points per game). Without Prescott, Lamb crawled to a WR12 finish from Weeks 9-16. Even so, Lamb is still the No. 1 guy in Dallas and flashed his elite ceiling before injuries derailed the Dallas offense. 10 weeks ago

Puka Nacua Note
	4. Puka Nacua LAR Puka got hurt in Week 1, forcing him to miss the next five games. But once he returned, he was a force. The Rams WR1 finished fourth in fantasy points per game. In Weeks 8-18, he out scored all WRs not-named Ja'Marr Chase. He was 9th in red zone targets and led the NFL in target share at 31% (10-plus targets per game) through the postseason. His full 36% target rate per route run was the highest in the NFL among qualified WRs. The second-year WR led the NFL yards per route at 3.23. Only four other players have accomplished this feat of more than 3 yards per route run since 2017 - Tyreek Hill, Cooper Kupp, Julio Jones and Nico Collins. With Cooper Kupp gone next season, Nacua is in a position to see a monster TD boost presuming Matthew Stafford is back under center in Los Angeles. 10 weeks ago

Nico Collins Note
	5. Nico Collins HOU Nico Collins averaged 2.86 yards per route run in 2024, second among all WRs. He picked up right where he left off in 2023, finishing the season as the WR6 in points per game (14.9). He missed four games with an injury but was very effective on the field as C.J. Stroud's clear No.1 target. Even when Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell were healthy, he was the alpha of the Texans' passing attack. With both guys potentially not playing for Houston in 2025, Collins will stay atop the 2025 WR fantasy football ranks. 10 weeks ago

Amon-Ra St. Brown Note
	6. Amon-Ra St. Brown DET Amon-Ra St. Brown finished another stellar season as the WR3 overall through 17 weeks, averaging 15.4 points (also WR3) through the postseason. The Sun God was No. 1 overall in red-zone receptions. But he overperformed his 14.6 expected points per game, which ranked 18th. Over the final seven games of the regular season, St. Brown's target share (27% to 23%) fell with both Sam LaPorta and Jameson Williams heavily involved. That should be more of a concern next season, given Jamo's massive breakout. So, can St. Brown continue to thrive as a top-5 fantasy WR amid high target competition, especially after losing offensive coordinator Ben Johnson? 10 weeks ago

Brian Thomas Jr. Note
	7. Brian Thomas Jr. JAC The rookie from Jacksonville finished as the WR4 overall and WR9 in points per game. In the last seven games with Mac Jones as his QB... BTJ averaged over 18 half-PPR points per game, 19.5 expected fantasy points per game, a 31% target share, a 48% air yards share, and 96-plus receiving yards per game. Thomas pushed his total of games with 75-plus receiving yards to 11, the most such games by a rookie in the Super Bowl era. With new head coach Liam Coen and quarterback Trevor Lawrence leading the Jaguars offense next season, buckle up for BTJ WR1 szn part 2. 10 weeks ago

A.J. Brown Note
	8. A.J. Brown PHI A.J. Brown finished last year as the WR10 in points per game (14.1) and WR18 overall having missed 3.5 games with injuries. AJB was the only WR to command over 50% of his team's total air yards ranking 1st in the NFL with a 51% air yards share. He also finished second with a 30% target share. His 46% top 12 weekly finisher rate was the second highest among all WRs to only Mike Evans. He had 5 100-yard games - tied for the most among all WRs through 17 games. The 28-year-old is still an elite WR, and he will benefit greatly if the Eagles' combination of ground game and defense experiences regression in 2025. 10 weeks ago

Malik Nabers Note
	9. Malik Nabers NYG The LSU product had a historic rookie season, finishing as WR7 overall and in points per game through 17 weeks (14.6). He broke Puka Nacua's rookie WR record for receptions with 109 catches for over 1,200 yards and 7 TDs in just 15 games played. The usage in Brian Daboll's offense was unmatched. First in target share (32%), targets per game (11.1) and expected fantasy points per game (20.3). How he was able to produce at such a high level with bad QB play is a credit to his skill. Even so, quarterback concerns reared their ugly head at times, and that will stay a concern in 2025. Please fantasy football gods, let us have Jameis Winston to the Giants. 10 weeks ago

Drake London Note
	10. Drake London ATL Drake London was a red-zone monster ending the season with 23 red-zone targets, tied for third-most among all WRs. He was also a target hog, with the third-highest target rate per route run (30%). He has led all WRs in red-zone target rate over the past three seasons. Chase the red-zone targets with WRs. That has been one of the biggest predictors of high-end fantasy seasons at the position. Therefore, I will be very high-ranking and drafting London in 2025. 10 might be too low for the WR5 in total points through 18 games last season. The Falcons No. 1 WR was targeted on 41% of his routes run with Michael Penix under center. 10 weeks ago

Ladd McConkey Note
	11. Ladd McConkey LAC The Chargers rookie led his draft class in yards per route run (2.6) and finished 13th in total points among WRs. But during the second half of the season, the Bolts WR surged. He was WR10 from Weeks 8-17. Going through the postseason he posted a 25% target share and averaged nearly 99 receiving yards per game (second only to Ja'Marr Chase) averaging 16.4 points per game. With Justin Herbert and the same offensive coaching staff at the helm in 2025, we should expect nothing less than 100 catches from a healthy Ladd McConkey in 2025. 10 weeks ago

Tee Higgins Note
	12. Tee Higgins CIN Tee Higgins is expected to leave the Bengals in free agency going to the highest bidder after a dominant 2024 season. When healthy, the Bengals WR finished third in points per game (15.5) behind only Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson. I'm sure a lot will be made of Higgins moving up from real-life WR2 to WR1 on a new team, and whether he is up for the challenge. But we have a five-game sample size of Higgins as the Bengals WR1 without Chase. 8.8 targets per 102 receiving yards and nearly 17 points per game. Alpha WR1 numbers, but well above expectation. Unless Higgins lands in the perfect spot, he might be overvalued in 2025 fantasy football. Losing Joe Burrow to almost any other QB will be a downgrade, and that could make it tougher for him to perform against lofty expectations. His expected output is much closer to high-end WR2 production - which is what he has been his entire NFL career. Not bad by any means. Higgins has a strong WR2 floor as he has failed to finish as such just once in the last four seasons. But don't let the shiny new toy effect let you forget about his constant injury struggles and downgrade at the QB position. The 26-year-old impending free agent has played in only 12 regular-season games in each of the last two years due to injuries. Higgins also basically missed three games in 2022. 10 weeks ago

Mike Evans Note
	13. Mike Evans TB

Terry McLaurin Note
	14. Terry McLaurin WAS

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Note
	15. Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA

Tyreek Hill Note
	16. Tyreek Hill MIA

Garrett Wilson Note
	17. Garrett Wilson NYJ

Davante Adams Note
	18. Davante Adams LAR

Marvin Harrison Jr. Note
	19. Marvin Harrison Jr. ARI

Courtland Sutton Note
	20. Courtland Sutton DEN

Zay Flowers Note
	21. Zay Flowers BAL

Jameson Williams Note
	22. Jameson Williams DET

DJ Moore Note
	23. DJ Moore CHI

Xavier Worthy Note
	24. Xavier Worthy KC

Rashee Rice Note
	25. Rashee Rice KC

DeVonta Smith Note
	26. DeVonta Smith PHI

Tetairoa McMillan Note
	27. Tetairoa McMillan FA

Jordan Addison Note
	28. Jordan Addison MIN

DK Metcalf Note
	29. DK Metcalf PIT

Chris Godwin Note
	30. Chris Godwin TB

Chris Olave Note
	31. Chris Olave NO

Jayden Reed Note
	32. Jayden Reed GB

Jaylen Waddle Note
	33. Jaylen Waddle MIA

Calvin Ridley Note
	34. Calvin Ridley TEN

George Pickens Note
	35. George Pickens PIT

Rome Odunze Note
	36. Rome Odunze CHI

Jerry Jeudy Note
	37. Jerry Jeudy CLE

Emeka Egbuka Note
	38. Emeka Egbuka FA

Deebo Samuel Sr. Note
	39. Deebo Samuel Sr. WAS

Brandon Aiyuk Note
	40. Brandon Aiyuk SF

Jalen McMillan Note
	41. Jalen McMillan TB

Jauan Jennings Note
	42. Jauan Jennings SF

Jakobi Meyers Note
	43. Jakobi Meyers LV

Khalil Shakir Note
	44. Khalil Shakir BUF

Ricky Pearsall Note
	45. Ricky Pearsall SF

Josh Downs Note
	46. Josh Downs IND

Luther Burden III Note
	47. Luther Burden III FA

Cooper Kupp Note
	48. Cooper Kupp SEA

Stefon Diggs Note
	49. Stefon Diggs NE

Darnell Mooney Note
	50. Darnell Mooney ATL

Matthew Golden Note
	51. Matthew Golden FA

Christian Kirk Note
	52. Christian Kirk HOU

Keon Coleman Note
	53. Keon Coleman BUF

Rashid Shaheed Note
	54. Rashid Shaheed NO

Michael Pittman Jr. Note
	55. Michael Pittman Jr. IND

Travis Hunter Note
	56. Travis Hunter FA

Quentin Johnston Note
	57. Quentin Johnston LAC

Rashod Bateman Note
	58. Rashod Bateman BAL

Tre Harris Note
	59. Tre Harris FA

Keenan Allen Note
	60. Keenan Allen FA

Marvin Mims Jr. Note
	61. Marvin Mims Jr. DEN

Adam Thielen Note
	62. Adam Thielen CAR

Jayden Higgins Note
	63. Jayden Higgins FA

Romeo Doubs Note
	64. Romeo Doubs GB

Cedric Tillman Note
	65. Cedric Tillman CLE

Isaiah Bond Note
	66. Isaiah Bond FA

Alec Pierce Note
	67. Alec Pierce IND

Jack Bech Note
	68. Jack Bech FA

Amari Cooper Note
	69. Amari Cooper FA

Elic Ayomanor Note
	70. Elic Ayomanor FA

Xavier Legette Note
	71. Xavier Legette CAR

DeAndre Hopkins Note
	72. DeAndre Hopkins BAL

Dontayvion Wicks Note
	73. Dontayvion Wicks GB

Xavier Restrepo Note
	74. Xavier Restrepo FA

Jalen Coker Note
	75. Jalen Coker CAR

Jaylin Noel Note
	76. Jaylin Noel FA

Marquise Brown Note
	77. Marquise Brown KC

Andrei Iosivas Note
	78. Andrei Iosivas CIN

Joshua Palmer Note
	79. Joshua Palmer BUF

Michael Wilson Note
	80. Michael Wilson ARI

Adonai Mitchell Note
	81. Adonai Mitchell IND

Kayshon Boutte Note
	82. Kayshon Boutte NE

DeMario Douglas Note
	83. DeMario Douglas NE

Jalen Royals Note
	84. Jalen Royals FA

Darius Slayton Note
	85. Darius Slayton NYG

Devaughn Vele Note
	86. Devaughn Vele DEN

Roman Wilson Note
	87. Roman Wilson PIT

Wan'Dale Robinson Note
	88. Wan'Dale Robinson NYG

Gabe Davis Note
	89. Gabe Davis JAC

Tez Johnson Note
	90. Tez Johnson FA

Brandin Cooks Note
	91. Brandin Cooks NO

Jalen Tolbert Note
	92. Jalen Tolbert DAL

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Note
	93. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine MIA

Mike Williams Note
	94. Mike Williams LAC

Calvin Austin III Note
	95. Calvin Austin III PIT

Parker Washington Note
	96. Parker Washington JAC

Tim Patrick Note
	97. Tim Patrick DET

Malik Washington Note
	98. Malik Washington MIA

Elijah Moore Note
	99. Elijah Moore FA

Diontae Johnson Note
	100. Diontae Johnson FA

Christian Watson Note
	101. Christian Watson GB

Dyami Brown Note
	102. Dyami Brown JAC

Tre Tucker Note
	103. Tre Tucker LV

Jalen Nailor Note
	104. Jalen Nailor MIN

Luke McCaffrey Note
	105. Luke McCaffrey WAS

Tory Horton Note
	106. Tory Horton FA

Tyler Lockett Note
	107. Tyler Lockett FA

Tank Dell Note
	108. Tank Dell HOU

John Metchie III Note
	109. John Metchie III HOU

Jermaine Burton Note
	110. Jermaine Burton CIN

Demarcus Robinson Note
	111. Demarcus Robinson SF

Savion Williams Note
	112. Savion Williams FA

Jordan Whittington Note
	113. Jordan Whittington LAR

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Note
	114. Marquez Valdes-Scantling SEA

Troy Franklin Note
	115. Troy Franklin DEN

Theo Wease Note
	116. Theo Wease FA

Antwane Wells Jr. Note
	117. Antwane Wells Jr. FA

Tai Felton Note
	118. Tai Felton FA

Pat Bryant Note
	119. Pat Bryant FA

Curtis Samuel Note
	120. Curtis Samuel BUF

Jacob Cowing Note
	121. Jacob Cowing SF

Deion Burks Note
	122. Deion Burks FA

Nick Nash Note
	123. Nick Nash FA

Ja'Lynn Polk Note
	124. Ja'Lynn Polk NE

KaVontae Turpin Note
	125. KaVontae Turpin DAL

Mack Hollins Note
	126. Mack Hollins NE

Javon Baker Note
	127. Javon Baker NE

Ray-Ray McCloud III Note
	128. Ray-Ray McCloud III ATL

Tutu Atwell Note
	129. Tutu Atwell LAR

Ricky White III Note
	130. Ricky White III FA

Noah Brown Note
	131. Noah Brown WAS

Devontez Walker Note
	132. Devontez Walker BAL

Trey Palmer Note
	133. Trey Palmer TB

Olamide Zaccheaus Note
	134. Olamide Zaccheaus CHI

Ja'Corey Brooks Note
	135. Ja'Corey Brooks FA

Kyle Williams Note
	136. Kyle Williams FA

Malachi Corley Note
	137. Malachi Corley NYJ

Greg Dortch Note
	138. Greg Dortch ARI

Xavier Hutchinson Note
	139. Xavier Hutchinson HOU

Sterling Shepard Note
	140. Sterling Shepard TB

Jahan Dotson Note
	141. Jahan Dotson PHI

Kendrick Bourne Note
	142. Kendrick Bourne NE

Tyler Boyd Note
	143. Tyler Boyd FA

Johnny Wilson Note
	144. Johnny Wilson PHI

Jalin Hyatt Note
	145. Jalin Hyatt NYG

JuJu Smith-Schuster Note
	146. JuJu Smith-Schuster KC

Allen Lazard Note
	147. Allen Lazard NYJ

Treylon Burks Note
	148. Treylon Burks TEN

Rakim Jarrett Note
	149. Rakim Jarrett TB

Tyler Johnson Note
	150. Tyler Johnson NYJ

Ainias Smith Note
	151. Ainias Smith PHI

Jonathan Mingo Note
	152. Jonathan Mingo DAL

Kobe Hudson Note
	153. Kobe Hudson FA

Bru McCoy Note
	154. Bru McCoy FA

Zakhari Franklin Note
	155. Zakhari Franklin FA

Kaden Prather Note
	156. Kaden Prather FA

Bo Melton Note
	157. Bo Melton GB

Justin Watson Note
	158. Justin Watson HOU

Van Jefferson Note
	159. Van Jefferson TEN

Xavier Gipson Note
	160. Xavier Gipson NYJ

Skyy Moore Note
	161. Skyy Moore KC

DJ Chark Jr. Note
	162. DJ Chark Jr. FA

Nelson Agholor Note
	163. Nelson Agholor FA

K.J. Osborn Note
	164. K.J. Osborn WAS

Bub Means Note
	165. Bub Means NO

Mecole Hardman Jr. Note
	166. Mecole Hardman Jr. GB