Fantasy Football Player Notes

Amon-Ra St. Brown has been a model of consistency as a top-ten fantasy wideout in each of the last three seasons (WR10, WR4, WR4). Obviously, talent is fueling this, but back-to-back seasons as a top-five option at wide receiver have also been aided by elite red zone usage, as he has averaged 11.5 receiving touchdowns per season while ranking second and third in red zone targets. I don't see that changing in 2025, so St. Brown could easily be headed for a third consecutive top-five fantasy wideout campaign. Last year, among 85 qualifying wideouts, St. Brown ranked ninth in target share, 13th in receiving yards per game, and fourth in first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). St. Brown is one of the safest fantasy football picks you can make.

Jameson Williams finally broke out last year as the WR23 in fantasy points per game. He did so while only commanding a 17.6% target share, having a 20% target per route run rate, and 11 red zone targets. Those are solid but not overwhelming numbers. Williams did rank 15th in separation, 23rd in yards per route run, and 35th in first downs per route run (per Fantasy Points Data), so there's also some hope that he can take another step in 2025. Williams remains in one of the NFL's best offenses. If he can carve out more work this season, he could be a high-end WR2.

The Lions traded up to select Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa in Round 3 of the NFL Draft - a clear sign they were determined to get their guy. A 6-foot-4, 214-pound athletic marvel, TeSlaa tested in the 88th percentile or better in the vertical jump, broad jump, and 20-yard shuttle, while also flashing 4.43 speed. Despite modest counting stats in the SEC, he was extremely efficient. TeSlaa posted the fourth-highest passer rating when targeted (145.5) in the FBS last year and earned a perfect rating on targets of 20+ air yards - a testament to his big-play ability. While immediate target volume may be tough to come by in Detroit's loaded offense, he's one injury away from stepping into a sizable role.