Fantasy Football Rankings 2025: Dynasty superflex 2.0

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• Jayden Daniels takes the top spot:Josh Allen andLamar Jackson have been the top fantasy quarterbacks in recent seasons, but it’s only a matter of time before they become less efficient rushing the ball. The age gap is enough to push Daniels to No. 1.
• Only one rookie in the top 40: The top 40 is nearly half full with quarterbacks, but it’s a relatively weak quarterback class. However, rookies are sprinkled in throughout the list after the 40th spot.
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With the 2025 NFL season approaching, now is the time to prepare for your fantasy drafts with the most accurate superflex, dynasty PPR rankings available. These rankings reflect current depth charts, projected roles, and coaching tendencies to identify the players most likely to deliver early and sustained fantasy value.

All rankings are curated by Nathan Jahnke, one of the most accurate fantasy football rankers in the industry, with multiple top-five finishes in the FantasyPros Accuracy Competition. Every player listed with a paragraph is linked to a full fantasy football profile, providing deeper context, stats, and outlooks to help you make smarter draft-day decisions.

Last updated: Friday, August 15

1. QB Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders

Jayden Daniels averaged 23.7 fantasy points per game last season in games he both started and finished, which ranked third-best among all quarterbacks. Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson were the two quarterbacks ahead of him, but they both set career lows in rushing attempts per game. Those rates typically decline with age. The Commanders gave Daniels significant upgrades with Deebo Samuel Sr. at wide receiver and Laremy Tunsil at left tackle. Those moves could be enough to move Daniels to the top of the quarterback ranks by the end of the season.

2. QB Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens

Lamar Jackson has routinely ranked as a top-eight fantasy quarterback, finishing with two of the best fantasy seasons for a quarterback ever, including last season. He’s evolved from the best rushing quarterback ever to one who runs less often but is a top-tier passer. Volume is a little bit of an issue. It was overcome last season with unsustainably high rate stats. We should expect some regression this season, but that regression should keep him in that top-eight fantasy quarterback range, and he remains one of the top few quarterbacks worth drafting.

3. QB Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills

Allen has been the most consistent player from a fantasy football perspective. He’s ranked among the top three quarterbacks in fantasy points per game in the last five seasons. He might not be the best passer or rusher, but he’s a better rusher than the other top passers and a better passer than the other top rushers. The Bills used to be among the most pass-heavy teams in the league, but under Joe Brady, they’ve been more balanced. Combine that with the Bills’ positive game scripts, which has led to a notable decrease in dropbacks per game. That has moved Allen from 24-25 fantasy points per game to 22-23. This should remain the case this season, unless he starts to run the ball less often, which is typical of quarterbacks as they age.

4. QB Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles

Hurts has been a consistent quality fantasy starter since becoming the Philadelphia Eagles‘ starter late in 2020. His 22.6 fantasy points per start since 2020 ranks second-best for all quarterbacks, behind Josh Allen. For many reasons, his fantasy points per start hit a new low last season. A lot of his stats that were down last season should bounce back this season, except for passing dropbacks per game. While that might increase from last season, Saquon Barkley’s presence will ensure he remains below league average in dropbacks per game.

5. QB Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals

Burrow has shown he can be an elite fantasy quarterback option despite not having the rushing production of the other top quarterbacks. His 652 passing attempts were the most for a quarterback last season and tied for the 20th-most in league history. This helped him to the most completions, passing yards and passing touchdowns on the season. While non-rushing quarterbacks are more volatile from season to season, Burrow’s health and continuity among the coaching staff and surrounding offensive players make it more likely That He can finish with around the same fantasy points per game this season as he did last season.

6. QB Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes is a three-time Super Bowl champion and three-time MVP. His fantasy production was elite, but in the last two seasons, his stats have fallen back to Earth. The Chiefs have only done as much as they need to win without blowing teams out. Additionally, their best receiver, Travis Kelce, is on the downswing of his career, and the wide receiver room hasn’t worked as well as planned in either season. Despite this, he’s had a high floor and has stayed healthy, leaving him among the top-12 fantasy quarterbacks. The wide receiver room on paper is the best it’s been since Tyreek Hill was on the team. If they can stay healthy, Mahomes should bounce back compared to the last two years.

7. QB Bo Nix, Denver Broncos

Bo Nix found a lot of success from a fantasy perspective as a rookie, finishing eighth in fantasy points per game. Typically, when rookie quarterbacks find success in fantasy football, it’s from being a dominant runner, but for Nix, it was a mix of a high passing touchdown rate and solid rushing. While Nix’s touchdown rate will likely regress, he should generally improve as a passer in his second season. The Broncos added receiving running back R.J. Harvey in the second round of the draft in addition to veteran tight end Evan Engram, and both should be improvements over last season. The Broncos had the best pass-blocking offensive line last season, and it stayed relatively healthy. If Nix regresses this season, the most likely reason would be injuries to the line.

8. QB C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans

C.J. Stroud possesses undeniable talent, but his production has been inconsistent. As a rookie, he ranked among the top 10 in fantasy points per game and threw for at least 240 yards in 11 of 15 games, excelling on deep passes with 1,111 yards, eight touchdowns and no interceptions. However, his second season saw a dip, especially during a seven-game stretch where he averaged only 12.7 points per game, coinciding with Nico Collins‘ injury. His deep ball success regressed to the mean. While his accuracy improved, the Texans need to convert more field goals into touchdowns to elevate Stroud to elite status. Concerns about the offensive line remain, potentially limiting his overall fantasy ceiling, despite some offseason changes in the receiver room.

9. QB Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears

Caleb Williams, drafted first overall by the Bears, had a rough start to his rookie season but showed flashes of great quarterback play, ending up 22nd in fantasy points per game among quarterbacks. Williams showed flashes in a few starts, which led to both high PFF grades and top-six fantasy finishes. There are a lot of reasons for optimism with the addition of head coach Ben Johnson, first-round pick tight end Colston Loveland, second-round pick wide receiver Luther Burden III and guard Joe Thuney. However, Johnson’s offenses have been more run-heavy, so Williams will likely drop back to pass less often. He also took a lot of sacks, and the Bears’ offensive line makeover helped their run blocking while hurting their pass protection. Williams’ fantasy production may get worse before it gets better. Williams is an excellent option for those in single-quarterback leagues who want to wait on quarterbacks. Anyone drafting Williams will need another option, just in case all of the new moving parts on offense need some time to work out. Williams has one of the clearest paths to be a top-five fantasy quarterback among those ranked outside of the top 10.

10. QB Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers

Brock Purdy went from the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft to the San Francisco 49ers‘ starter. In 2023, he was a top-10 fantasy quarterback, but Kyle Shanahan’s scheme and all of the 49ers‘ skill players got a lot of the credit. In 2024, the 49ers were losing, Purdy dealt with injuries, and all of the 49ers’ best offensive players missed significant time. Purdy’s fantasy points per game only dropped by 0.4. Purdy ran more often to help make up for the decreased passing value, which ultimately made him more consistent from a fantasy perspective. Purdy doesn’t have the elite rushing or passing value to make him a top-five fantasy quarterback, but he’s a relatively safe bet to finish as a top-10 quarterback again.

11. QB Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers

Justin Herbert has consistently graded well in his career. Early in his career, he was consistently among the league leaders in dropbacks. That volume helped him be a top-five fantasy quarterback. However, last season under Greg Roman, the Chargers became more of a balanced team. Herbert played his best football on a per-play level in years, but that only cancelled out the decrease in dropbacks. The Chargers spent the offseason investing in two running backs and other offensive players who can help the run game, which will likely lead the Chargers to be more run-heavy this season. That will likely prevent Herbert from being a top-10 fantasy quarterback, even though he’s a top-10 passer in the league.

12. WR Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals

Chase led all wide receivers in fantasy points and fantasy points per game last season. He’s consistently graded as a top-10 wide receiver, with his fantasy performance elevated by his environment. The Bengals made no changes to the coaching staff impacting Chase, the quarterback room, the wide receiver room or the tight end room. This puts Chase in one of the most pass-friendly environments in the NFL, catching passes from the best passer. While we should expect regression from anyone who finishes first in fantasy points, the lack of changes in Cincinnati should help minimize the regression.

13. QB J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings

J.J. McCarthy, after being selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 10th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, is poised to be their starting quarterback for the 2025 season following a missed rookie year due to injury. Despite the risks associated with first-year starting quarterbacks with limited rushing upside, McCarthy benefits from an excellent offensive system led by Kevin O’Connell. The Vikings’ quarterbacks have been consistent top-10 fantasy options in recent seasons, even when Kirk Cousins was injured. The Vikings also have a strong supporting cast featuring Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson, all of whom put McCarthy in a prime position for fantasy success and make him a must-start in superflex leagues and a valuable backup in single-quarterback leagues.

14. WR Malik Nabers, New York Giants

Nabers was a top-10 wide receiver in fantasy last season, and we should expect more of the same. The Giants’ top four wide receivers and top three tight ends are identical to last season, so he didn’t gain any extra competition for targets. He had a relatively high floor and low ceiling when compared to other elite receivers last season. He gained at least eight PPR points in every game but only had three games over 85 receiving yards. That should change this season due to fewer targets thanks to Russell Wilson’s tendency to check down and more big plays thanks to Wilson’s high deep target rate.

15. RB Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons

Bijan Robinson was a rare top-10 NFL draft pick at running back, leading to hefty expectations. He began meeting those expectations over the second half of 2024, consistently playing over 70% of the Falcons’ offensive snaps and running at least 17 times in all but one game. This led to 22.4 fantasy points per game over the last nine weeks. He didn’t see as many 15-plus-yard carries as other great running backs, even though he’s got the talent and speed to have those runs. It’s possible some positive regression could greatly help his fantasy production this season. He lost Drew Dalman at center and still has an elite backup in Tyler Allgeier, so there is also some room to lose fantasy value.

16. RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions

Gibbs was the 12th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft and is one of just three running backs selected with a top-20 pick in the last seven drafts. His playing time has been limited the past two seasons as he splits time with David Montgomery. He’s managed to be an elite fantasy option with the most fantasy points per carry over the last two seasons of any running back. When Montgomery was injured late last season, he showed he could be the best running back in fantasy football if given enough opportunity. The Lions have a new offensive coordinator and new running back coach, which could lead to an increase in chances for Gibbs, pushing him closer to the top of the fantasy draft board.

17. WR Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams

Nacua averaged 0.216 receptions per route and 0.3 targets per route over the last two seasons, which both rank the best among wide receivers. His target rate of 37.1% last season was the highest among all wide receivers with at least 75 routes run in the last 19 years. His 3.56 yards per route run ranks third best, behind Steve Smith in 2008 and Tyreek Hill in 2023. It’s been difficult for both Nacua and Cooper Kupp to have fantasy value in the same game over the past two seasons, with one wide receiver often shining, while the other struggles to hit 50 yards. This could be even more of a problem with Davante Adams on the roster replacing Kupp.

18. WR Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings

Jefferson has been the best wide receiver in the NFL since he was drafted in 2020, with a league-leading 93.6 receiving grade. He also ranks first in receiving yards per game at 96.5 and yards per route run at 2.64. He’s among the top five fantasy wide receivers in the last four seasons. No other wide receiver has accomplished that more than twice in those four years. In the previous three seasons, his fantasy points per game have been three points higher with Kirk Cousins compared to without him. That’s the difference between a top-five finish and a top-10 finish. Jefferson’s fantasy finish will depend heavily on J.J. McCarthy‘s development.

19. QB Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers

Jordan Love became the Green Bay Packers‘ starter in 2023, when he scored the sixth-most fantasy points per game thanks to throwing the second-most touchdowns and throwing a high volume of passes. Love’s yards per attempt improved in 2024, but his fantasy value took a step back. Love dealt with multiple injuries over the season, and the Packers added Josh Jacobs at running back. This led the team to become more run-heavy, while Love ran the ball less often himself. With five fewer passing attempts per game, Love’s passing volume decreased, moving Love into the QB2 range. While Love should be healthier this season, Jacobs’ presence will still leave them throwing less often than in 2023. Love should be a fantasy starter if the matchup is right, but he will need to improve as a passer to return to being a must-start fantasy option.

20. RB Ashton Jeanty, Las Vegas Raiders

Jeanty finished his time at Boise State with a 99.9 career rushing grade while averaging over 200 yards per game in his rookie season. He is one of the top three running back prospects of the past decade. He landed with the Las Vegas Raiders with the 6th overall pick in the draft, on the team that most needed a running back. Jeanty will be one of the few running backs in the NFL in a feature role. He proved in 2023 that he could be an elite receiving back with 3.2 yards per route run. The Raiders have limited receiving options, and Chip Kelly’s offenses have often featured running backs in the passing game. The only thing holding him back from the top few fantasy running backs is the offensive line. The top three projected running backs all play behind top-five run-blocking lines, while the Raiders’ line is merely average.

21. WR CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys

Lamb was a first-round pick in 2020. For four years, he improved his quality of play, leading to a higher target rate each season. In 2023, he was the best wide receiver in fantasy football. Injuries to both himself and Dak Prescott derailed his 2024 season. However, Prescott also wasn’t playing as well before his injury, leading to a noteworthy decrease in fantasy production compared to 2023, when everyone was healthy. Prescott will need to return to his 2023 form for Lamb to be a top-three fantasy wide receiver again. Given his play last season, age, and injury history, Lamb may only be a top-10 receiver rather than a top-three.

22. WR Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars

Brian Thomas Jr. had a strong start to his rookie season and ended it among the league’s best fantasy receivers. In his final seven games, he gained at least 13 PPR points each week and averaged 21.5 points, third behind only Ja’Marr Chase and Puka Nacua. He played at least 84% of his team’s offensive snaps in all but one of those games. The team added Travis Hunter in the draft, and he will see a decent target rate, but typically, two great wide receivers can co-exist as long as there isn’t much more competition for targets. Thomas led all wide receivers in yards per route run out of the slot with 3.12, and new offensive coordinator Liam Coen has found a lot of success with his slot receivers in the past. An increased role in the slot could lead Thomas to remain among the top wide receivers in fantasy football.

23. TE Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders

Bowers joined the Raiders and immediately became the league’s top fantasy tight end. He led all tight ends in receptions and receiving yards as a rookie, resulting in the most fantasy points. Both Trey McBride and George Kittle missed games, and both finished slightly ahead of him in fantasy points per game. His 88.4 receiving grade also finished third among tight ends, behind Kittle and McBride. Bowers is expected to leap over the two tight ends with general improvements to the Raiders’ offense, leading to more accurate passes thrown his way and more touchdowns. However, the coaching staff has a history of tight end committees, and the Raiders have better run-blocking tight ends on the roster, which could lead to Bowers getting used on fewer snaps this season than last.

24. QB Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Baker Mayfield spent the first six seasons of his career as a non-factor in single quarterback re-draft leagues but broke out in a significant way with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024. Liam Coen became the Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator, leading Mayfield to accruing a shorter average depth of target. He achieved a very high 7.2% touchdown rate, allowing his fantasy stock to jump to the third-highest scoring quarterback. While his touchdown rate is likely to decline, and the offense might take a step back with Coen leaving for the Jacksonville Jaguars, he should remain a top-10 fantasy quarterback thanks to the great players around him, both at receiver and on the line.

25. WR Drake London, Atlanta Falcons

Drake London was the eighth overall pick in the 2022 draft, but failed to be a regular fantasy football starter in his first two years due to limited quarterback play, Arthur Smith’s run-first offense, and a rotation at wide receiver. In 2024, the Falcons were still a run-first team thanks to Bijan Robinson, but he was on the field more often, the quarterback play was much better, and he played in the slot more often. London was playing like a top-three fantasy wide receiver in three games with Michael Penix Jr. last season, but Penix was also throwing to London at an unsustainable rate. Penix’s quality of play will determine if London can finish among the top 10 fantasy wide receivers.

26. WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions

St. Brown has been an incredibly consistent wide receiver over the last three seasons. His PFF receiving grade has ranged from 90.0-91.0. His playing time increased from 2021 to 2022 to 2023, leading him to peak in 2023 as the third-best wide receiver in total fantasy points and fourth-most in fantasy points per game. He ran fewer routes and had a lower target rate but scored more touchdowns in 2024, leading to a decrease in two fantasy points per game. He still finished among the top five receivers in fantasy points. While there is at least a chance some of the younger options in Detroit gain targets at the expense of St. Brown, he is still a relatively safe first-round option in fantasy drafts.

27. WR Nico Collins, Houston Texans

Collins was a third-round pick who broke out in 2023. He’s posted back-to-back seasons with PFF receiving grades in the 90s. Last season, he averaged 19 fantasy points per game when removing the games he was either injured, returning from injury, or Week 18 when the Texans had already secured their playoff spot. This would have been good for third-best among wide receivers. If anything, he will have less competition for targets this season without Tank Dell or Stefon Diggs. The major problem for Collins has been injuries, as he’s missed at least two and an average of four games per season.

28. QB Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals

Kyler Murray has spent his entire career as a fantasy starter, consistently scoring at least 18 fantasy points per game. His fantasy value has slowly but surely declined as his rushing attempts per game have declined. There is some talk of him running more often this season, but it’s unlikely the increase will be overly significant. The Cardinals kept the same offensive coaching staff and personnel around Murray, so we are likely to get another season between 18-19 PPR points, making him one of the easiest to predict quarterbacks with the least variance.

29. QB Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars

Trevor Lawrence has been a somewhat inconsistent fantasy quarterback for the Jaguars over his four seasons, experiencing a peak in 2022 with 25 passing and five rushing touchdowns, but seeing his value fluctuate due to varying play quality and injuries. While he boasts a high big-time throw rate, averaging 1.8 per game over the last two seasons, he also struggles with a high turnover-worthy throw rate. Entering the 2025 season under new head coach Liam Coen, there’s optimism for improvement, drawing comparisons to Baker Mayfield‘s success in Coen’s system, potentially boosting Lawrence’s fantasy output. Brian Thomas Jr.’s emergence, as well as the Travis Hunter addition, adds to the reason for optimism. Lawrence is a high-upside second option in both single quarterback and superflex leagues.

30. RB De’Von Achane, Miami Dolphins

Achane took the league by storm as a rookie, averaging 17.3 PPR points per game despite being a backup. In 2024, he was a top-12 fantasy running back in over half of his games last season in a larger role. He played much better when Tua Tagovailoa was healthy, as his target rate was much higher and the offense was generally playing better. The offensive line was among the bottom in the league, and it could be worse after left tackle Terron Armstead’s retirement. Achane may lose snaps in short-yardage and goal-line situations, as the Dolphins added much bigger backs to be backups.

31. WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals

Harrison’s first season was full of big expectations, which he didn’t fully live up to. He was the fourth overall pick in the draft, making him the earliest a wide receiver was selected in a decade, but he only exceeded 65 receiving yards in three games. Luckily, his target rate was high, and his target competition remains limited. He received the 19th-most targets, and the top of the Cardinals’ running back, wide receiver and tight end depth chart are identical to last season. He should finish among the top-20 wide receivers in targets again, and he needs to improve his chemistry with Kyler Murray so his fantasy value can also be among the top-20 wide receivers. His 45 uncatchable targets last season led the league, and some regression to the mean should lead to more completions for more fantasy points.

32. RB Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Irving was a fourth-round pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and, in his first year, finished fourth among running backs in PFF offensive grade, finishing with an elite grade as both a rusher and receiver. He started the season playing just over 30% of the Buccaneers’ offensive snaps and ended playing around 70% of their snaps. He was among the top running backs at the end of the season. Most of his situation is the same this season, except for a change in offensive coordinator. There is a chance the backfield could go back towards a committee approach, but there is also a chance Irving becomes even more of an every-down back.

33. QB Drake Maye, New England Patriots

Drake Maye was the starting quarterback for most of the season with the New England Patriots. He spent nearly all of his starts throwing between 210 and 290 yards with a touchdown pass and scrambling at a high rate. This left him between QB12 and QB18 for nearly all of his starts. The Patriots made several changes to their offense this season, adding free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs and tackle Morgan Moses in addition to drafting tackle Will Campbell, running back TreVeyon Henderson and wide receiver Kyle Williams, among other moves. While this should help Maye improve, it’s challenging to rely on rookies working out immediately, or players in their 30s remaining the same players they were throughout their careers. Maye is a very safe second option in superflex leagues, but a lot of the changes will need to go well for Maye to become a typical starter in single quarterback leagues.

34. TE Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals

McBride became the Cardinals’ primary tight end in the middle of the 2023 season, and he’s been an elite fantasy option at the position ever since. He averaged at least 15 PPR points in both seasons once he became the starter. McBride led the league in both receptions per game (6.9) and receptions per route (0.21) last season. His yards per game (71.6) and targets per game (8.7) were both second-best. The Cardinals kept the coaching staff and players on the offense essentially the same as last season, making it easier to expect more of the same from McBride. If anything, we can expect a few more touchdowns after his low touchdown total from last season.

35. QB Jared Goff, Detroit Lions

Jared Goff was the Los Angeles Rams quarterback for five years and now is entering his fifth year with the Detroit Lions. Goff has been a quarterback on the rise due to his improved accuracy and the Lions assembling one of the best supporting casts in the league. The Lions lost Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears but brought in John Morton, who worked for the Lions in 2022. There is a chance the offense takes a step back without Johnson, but the Lions could also pass the ball more often, which could help Goff’s fantasy production. The Lions were able to retain nearly everyone on the offense, which should generally help. Goff can be selected in fantasy drafts to be a fantasy starter most weeks, but anyone drafting Goff should have another solid option, particularly when the Lions have road games.

36. WR Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers

Ladd McConkey found an ideal landing spot with the Los Angeles Chargers, who needed a top wide receiver to pair with a top-five passer in Justin Herbert. After a relatively slow start, McConkey shone over the last two months of the season, culminating with a nine-catch, 197-yard and one-touchdown performance in the playoffs. He averaged 20.7 PPR points per game over his last eight games, including the playoffs. However, offensive coordinator Greg Roman, a run-first coach, added two new running backs to lead the offense. They also revitalized the wide receiver and tight end room. This will cut into McConkey’s routes run, and could slightly cut into his target share.

37. QB Justin Fields, New York Jets

Justin Fields has been a fantasy starter anytime he’s been an NFL starter, typically scoring at least 19 PPR points per game. He’s achieved this by being among the elite rushing quarterbacks in the game despite not always being the most effective passer. He joins the New York Jets, where his salary is large enough that he’s unlikely to get benched this season. He has an offensive coordinator who hasn’t typically run with his quarterback very often, but that will change this season. Fields will have a chance to be among the league’s top fantasy quarterbacks if the Jets can successfully utilize the tush push.

38. RB Omarion Hampton, Los Angeles Chargers

Hampton should be viewed as one of the top rookie running backs from the last few seasons and a lead running back on a run-heavy team. He averaged at least eight carries of 5 or more yards per game in the previous two seasons. However, the presence of Najee Harris and the lack of receiving potential will likely prevent Hampton from being an immediate top-10 fantasy running back. He will likely be a fantasy starter early on in his rookie season. The more the Chargers change their offense to fit Hampton in terms of more zone runs and more running back targets, the better his fantasy value will be.

39. WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks

Smith-Njigba, a 2023 first-round pick, didn’t add much fantasy value over his first season and a half. He turned to fantasy gold in November of 2024, racking up the second-most fantasy points over eight weeks, before a quiet end of the season. The Seahawks changed offensive coordinators this offseason, bringing in Klint Kubiak, and moved on from wide receivers D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. Kubiak’s offenses typically don’t feature a slot receiver heavily but do focus on the run game and deep passes. Unless Kubiak can adjust his offense to Smith-Njigba’s strengths, or Smith-Njigba can thrive in a different role, the third-year receiver could have a quieter season.

40. WR Garrett Wilson, New York Jets

Garrett Wilson had the best statistical season of his career with Aaron Rodgers throwing him passes. He gains Justin Fields, who will run and get sacked more than Rodgers did, but he also has less competition for targets without Davante Adams or Tyler Conklin. He could play more in the slot, as his new offensive coordinator, Tanner Engstrand, worked for several years with Amon-Ra St. Brown. Wilson has 1.97 yards per route run from the slot compared to 1.54 out wide during his career. This should lead Wilson to his first season as a top-20 fantasy wide receiver in points per game.

41. QB Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons

Michael Penix Jr. presents as a high-upside QB2 option for fantasy football in 2025, coming off a season where he demonstrated a strong 87.6 passing grade and led quarterbacks with at least 100 attempts in big-time throw rate, surpassing Josh Allen. While he might not consistently break into the top-12 weekly fantasy quarterbacks due to limited rushing production, he showed promise in his three starts, averaging 15.2 PPR points per game. His statistics should improve despite his big-time throw and turnover-worthy play rates likely regressing to the mean. With a solid supporting cast in Atlanta and a second year in Zac Robinson‘s system, Penix is poised to be an occasional fantasy starter in single-quarterback leagues and an acceptable option in superflex leagues.

42. WR Travis Hunter, Jacksonville Jaguars

The sky is the limit for Hunter, a truly unique athlete. He is arguably the best wide receiver and best cornerback in the 2025 draft class. That uniqueness makes it difficult to project how much he can help a fantasy manager at the wide receiver position. Fantasy-relevant wide receivers are consistently playing a minimum of 75% of offensive snaps, and there is a chance Hunter falls below that threshold. His role on offense could be restricted in a way that makes Hunter unstartable, but Hunter could also become the top wide receiver in the NFL and fantasy. He is arguably the most risky player to pick in fantasy drafts, offering both significant risk and reward.

43. WR A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles

Brown has been among the top wide receivers in the NFL, and his PFF receiving grade has improved in each of the last few seasons. His 92.7 grade over those three years is tied for second-best among wide receivers, only behind Tyreek Hill. This had helped him to back-to-back seasons as a top-10 fantasy receiver, but the Saquon Barkley addition has slowed his fantasy success. His routes per game dropped by six, and there were multiple games, including the playoffs, where the Eagles simply didn’t need to prioritize Brown. While he’s still capable of putting together several top-10 fantasy finishes, he’s also going to have a high rate of games outside the top-36 fantasy receivers, compared to other wide receivers of his talent.

44. WR Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals

Higgins scored the sixth-most fantasy points per game by a wide receiver last season, thanks to a higher routes per game than past seasons at 37.1, a higher target rate than usual at 23.1% without Tyler Boyd, and a career-high 10 touchdowns. A lot in Cincinnati stayed the same, including the offensive coaching staff, quarterback, wide receiver and tight end depth chart. His high target share should remain, but some regression mixed with a slightly more run-heavy approach will likely lead to fewer routes and fewer touchdowns. Higgins has missed five games each of the last two seasons, and has played through several other injuries throughout his career, making it more likely he misses time this season than most wide receivers picked among the top-20.

45. WR Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers

McMillan is a prototypical X receiver and one of the best X receivers coming out of college in a long time. His 89.5 receiving grade is the fifth-best among Power-Five receivers 6-foot-2 or taller in the last decade. The only receiver with more receiving yards during that time is CeeDee Lamb. He was selected eighth overall by the Carolina Panthers, and could be their top target earner as a rookie. He joins Dave Canales’ offense, who has a history of his X receivers reaching double-digit touchdowns in both his only season with Mike Evans and D.K. Metcalf twice. He is the safest rookie wide receiver option in both redraft and dynasty leagues.

46. RB Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles

Barkley was the second pick in the 2018 draft, finished as the overall RB1 as a rookie and then faced five mixed seasons with the New York Giants before joining the Philadelphia Eagles. He led the league in carries in Philadelphia despite not playing in Week 17. While he didn’t score touchdowns from the one-yard line thanks to the tush push, he more than made up for it with a ridiculous number of long touchdown runs. His long touchdown rate is bound to regress, which will make it harder for him to repeat as the RB1.

47. RB Chase Brown, Cincinnati Bengals

Brown emerged as the Bengals’ starting running back early in the 2024 season, and once Zack Moss landed on injured reserve, Brown was a top-three fantasy running back. His rise corresponded with the Bengals’ playoff push, where the offense was scoring at least 24 points per game. Brown followed Joe Mixon as the clear early down running back who rarely played on passing downs. He was in a pass-first offense but was able to score and receive plenty of opportunities because the offense was doing well. There should be a little regression in the offense this season, but the bigger concern is if Moss or sixth-round rookie Tahj Brooks can simply outplay Brooks, leading to a change in the starting lineup.

48. RB Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams

Williams was among the league leaders in carries each of the last two seasons, finishing with 19-20 carries per game that made him one of the most dependable fantasy running backs. His efficiency declined in 2024, producing 4.3 fewer fantasy points per game. Sean McVay has a unique history of sticking with a clear lead runner, regardless of who that lead runner is. That worked to William’s advantage last season because it meant Blake Corum barely played on offense. However, there is no guarantee Williams remains the starter for all of 2025, with both Corum and Jarquez Hunter waiting in the wings.

49. WR Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears

Odunze was the ninth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft but didn’t perform from a fantasy perspective like other recent top-10 wide receivers in their rookie season. He showed sparks in a few games but more often than not failed to finish among the top-48 fantasy wide receivers of the week. The Chicago Bears gave him more competition for targets with tight end Colston Loveland in the first round and wide receiver Luther Burden III in the second. In most cases, a new regime bringing in two new receivers would be devastating to an incumbent receiver who wasn’t fantasy-relevant. However, the Bears’ new head coach is Ben Johnson, who led an offense where nearly all of the skill players who played significant snaps were fantasy starters. Odunze could emerge as the top receiver in the offense, but he could also fall to the fourth option on passing plays.

50. RB Kenneth Walker III, Seattle Seahawks

Kenneth Walker III has graded among the best running backs in the league, including a 91.3 rushing grade last season. His 0.42 avoided tackles per attempt last season were the most in PFF’s 19 years of statistics for all running backs with at least 50 carries. The next-most with any player with at least 150 carries in a season was 0.31, which is a tie that includes 2014 Marshawn Lynch and 2020 Nick Chubb. New offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak will have an offense that plays to Walker’s strengths with his zone scheme and will prioritize getting him the football more than last season. However, he’s missed 10 games over the previous three seasons due to injury, and his play was negatively affected in several more while playing through injury. If he can stay healthy, he will have his best fantasy season yet, but staying healthy is a big if.

51. WR Rashee Rice, Kansas City Chiefs

Rice slowly but surely worked his way to the top of the Chiefs’ depth chart as a rookie and was a worthy fantasy starter more often than not after the first month of the season. He was on pace to be a league-winner before, finishing with the second-most fantasy points for a wide receiver in the first three weeks of the season. A torn LCL cost him the rest of the 2024 season. He is also likely to be suspended a few games to start the season, but will ideally be fully recovered by the time his suspension concludes. He will also face more competition for targets from an improved Xavier Worthy and a healthy Hollywood Brown. He has the top-10 upside but could also fall behind in the target pecking order, making it harder to start him.

52. RB Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts

Taylor has mixed high volume with inefficient play. His rate of receiving a +-0.5 rushing grade is among the lowest in the league, while his rate of a +1 or higher is among the best in the league. Usually, this is the recipe for a big decline in fantasy production. However, Taylor has a high rate of big plays, the trust of the coaching staff, and an excellent 2021 season, so there is always a chance he returns to that form. He also has an extensive injury history, including an ankle injury in the middle of four of his last five seasons. Taylor is a fine top-15 fantasy option, with a decent chance to finish in the top 10, and an outside chance to return to the league’s elite.

53. QB Cameron Ward, Tennessee Titans

Ward was the first overall pick in the NFL Draft and could have a bright NFL future. He was the highest graded quarterback from the 2025 draft class. However, rookie quarterbacks typically need a strong supporting cast or a strong rushing profile to be a fantasy starter in single-quarterback leagues as a rookie. Ward has neither, making it unlikely he factors into most single-quarterback leagues. However, he’s a perfectly fine borderline-starter in superflex leagues.

54. WR DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles

DeVonta Smith has been a consistent top-24 fantasy wide receiver throughout his career. He played more often in the slot last season, earning 2.23 yards per route run over the last three seasons. This led to a higher target rate, a career-high yards per route run and receiving grade and fantasy points per game, despite the team running the ball much more frequently. The team lost offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who helped elevate Smith’s play by putting him in situations to succeed. Injuries to A.J. Brown and Dallas Goedert helped his fantasy value, and they will ideally be healthier this season. However, the team’s pass rate should also increase to help counteract this, potentially passing more near the goal line, which could lead to more Smith touchdowns. A top-20 finish seems likely, although that could move up depending on how much more they are running and how he’s used without Moore.

55. WR Ricky Pearsall, San Francisco 49ers

Ricky Pearsall was a first-round pick by the San Francisco 49ers in 2024. After missing the first six weeks of the season, Pearsall became the team’s slot receiver over the rest of the season. He showed some sparks in his first few games, finishing with three to four receptions in his first three games. He was a non-factor in his next five games but ended the season strong with 14 receptions for 210 yards and two touchdowns in his final two games. The 49ers traded Deebo Samuel but have Brandon Aiyuk coming back from injury. The 49ers should have one of the best offenses in the league, but it will be crucial for Pearsall to surpass either Aiyuk or Jauan Jennings on the depth chart to have enough volume to be fantasy relevant. He is a fine late-round lottery ticket given the 49ers’ offense and Pearsall’s talent.

56. TE Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions

Sam LaPorta was the top fantasy tight end of the 2023 season as a rookie in the Lions’ high-scoring offense. His fantasy production wasn’t as consistent in 2024. Part of this was likely due to multiple injuries early in the season. However, this was also likely due to other players stepping up in the passing game, including Jameson Williams and David Montgomery. The Lions lost offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and added John Morton, who doesn’t necessarily have a great history targeting tight ends in the passing game. While LaPorta’s talent should help him remain a typical fantasy starter, there’s a chance he won’t be as big of a priority in the offense as other skill players, which would prevent him from being an elite fantasy tight end.

57. WR Xavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs

Worthy was a first-round pick with high expectations, joining Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid. Most of his rookie season was inconsistent, posting a few big plays here and there, but he never earned enough volume to start in fantasy football. Over the last few weeks of the season and into the playoffs, the Chiefs altered his role to resemble Rashee Rice’s before his injury. This led Worthy to play like a top-10 fantasy wide receiver over a seven-game stretch, including two excellent receiving grades in the conference championship and the Super Bowl. Rice and Hollywood Brown are healthy now. While all three will get opportunities out of the slot, it’s possible Worthy can be a top-10 fantasy wide receiver if he gets to keep doing what he did at the end of last season. He may not be worth starting if Rice returns completely to that role and Worthy is stuck being an inconsistent deep threat.

58. RB James Cook, Buffalo Bills

James Cook has been a worthy starter for the Bills’ offense, benefiting from a strong supporting cast in Buffalo, but is limited due to the Bills’ committee approach at running back. He only scored two rushing touchdowns in 2023, which hurt his fantasy production, and then scored 16 in 2024. This season will very likely be somewhere in between, making him a fine RB2 option, or even RB1 for someone waiting for a running back. The only concern is that Cook is in a contract year and wants a new contract after so many of his teammates secured long-term deals this offseason. While that could lead Cook to play even better than what we’ve seen, we could also see a holdout, or the Bills wanting a better look from Ray Davis before next offseason.

59. WR Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens

Zay Flowers had a fine rookie season. He improved in many ways in 2024, finishing with a higher PFF receiving grade, higher target rate and more yards per route run. However, the Ravens dominated more games, allowing them to rest their star players more often. Flowers ended up with fewer fantasy points per game despite his better quality of play. He should see more time in the slot this season without Nelson Agholor, which should help his receiving production. This should give him a small bump in fantasy production, but the Ravens will likely remain a dominant team, and he probably won’t earn many more touchdowns. This makes him a fantasy starter most weeks, but if Baltimore is about to blow out an opponent, it could make sense to bench him.

60. QB Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins

Tua Tagovailoa has spent the last three seasons with some of the best passing production on paper, thanks to Mike McDaniel’s offense in addition to Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle at wide receiver. Both receivers had a down year last season, while Tagovailoa and the two receivers have extensive injury histories. On paper, the offense looks great with De’Von Achane at running back and Darren Waller at tight end, but there is a lot of risk due to the injury histories. Tagovailoa offers no rushing value for fantasy managers, which lowers his ceiling, and the loss of left tackle Terron Armstead also complicates things. Tagovailoa was already high-risk, high-reward, totaling several weeks as a top-six fantasy quarterback, but he also had several weeks outside the top 18. He is a fine late-round backup in single-quarterback leagues, but he is risky in superflex leagues without a fine backup option. He’s a better option in best ball leagues.

61. QB Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers

Bryce Young, after a rocky start with the Carolina Panthers during his 2023 rookie season and the start of 2024, showed significant improvement by the end of the last season, making him a high-upside QB2 option for fantasy in 2025. He finished the season strong, scoring at least one passing touchdown in each of his last 10 starts and averaging 210 passing yards per game in that stretch, leading to 18.6 PPR points per game. His increased big-time throw rate, averaging 1.9 per game, third among quarterbacks, and his impressive 16.2% touchdown rate per scramble, the highest among quarterbacks, suggest potential for becoming a regular fantasy starter. To do this, he needs to build on that late-season momentum under Dave Canales’ system and with a new top target in first-round wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan.

62. WR Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions

Jameson Williams was a highly talented college player, but an ACL injury and suspension led to a quiet first two seasons in the NFL. Detroit started using Williams more on short and intermediate passes in 2024, allowing him to take advantage of his speed after the catch. By mid-season, he consistently gained at least 8 PPR points per game, making him a reliable fantasy starter. He accomplished this despite Detroit having several other offensive weapons. The Lions have a new offensive coordinator who has always given a lot of praise to Williams, which could further increase his fantasy value this season.

63. RB Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers

Josh Jacobs was a top-three fantasy running back in 2022, had his worst season of his career in 2023 and then returned to a top-10 back with the Green Bay Packers in 2024. Ideally, the Packers will give him some stability, enabling him to earn another top-10 season is in his immediate future. They made some changes to the offensive line, which should ideally help, but they also added some wide receivers, which could lead them to pass the ball more frequently. Former third-round pick MarShawn Lloyd only played one game as a rookie. Still, he could provide anywhere from light competition to significant competition for snaps and touches out of the backfield.

64. QB Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys

Looking ahead to 2025, Dak Prescott presents a complex fantasy outlook. While he’s undeniably flashed top-five potential, as evidenced by his second-best 2.0 big-time throws per game over the last two seasons, several factors raise concerns. Recent injury history, including a season-ending hamstring injury in 2024, coupled with a noticeable decline in performance (15.8 points per game and a 67.2 passing grade before the injury), raises concerns. Furthermore, a significantly more brutal 2025 schedule with nine of 17 games against top-10 defenses in preventing fantasy points to quarterbacks, combined with an offensive scheme that might lean more heavily on the run, adds to the uncertainty. While Prescott could still be a viable starter in superflex leagues, there are arguably safer, higher-upside options for single-quarterback leagues.

65. RB RJ Harvey, Denver Broncos

Harvey was arguably the biggest winner in the draft at running back because he landed on a team where his skill set could lead to fantasy stardom. Denver Broncos running backs have caught 214 passes over the past two years, which is more than any other team, and Harvey is projected to be the Broncos’ primary receiving back. A top-ten season is within the realm of possibility if he dominates the passing down role and also averages at least eight carries per game. However, the Broncos’ backfield could remain volatile despite the addition of Harvey.

66. QB Jaxson Dart, New York Giants

67. WR Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints

Olave has the talent to be a top-15 fantasy wide receiver. He scored the 16th-most fantasy points in 2023, and his PFF receiving grade has been at least 82.0 each season. The Saints added Kellen Moore as their head coach, and his slot receivers have been a consistent value in fantasy football. Olave is the wide receiver best suited to line up in the slot. However, Olave has five documented concussions. This makes him both more likely than the typical player to suffer another concussion and more likely to miss significant time if he suffers another one. After Derek Carr’s retirement, the Saints are stuck between three young and unproven quarterback options, which is also working against Olave.

68. WR Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins

Jaylen Waddle was a consistent fantasy starter the first three years of his career, often finishing in the top-20 range in fantasy points per game. However, he spent more time on the injury report than off it in 2022 and 2023, and his fantasy production and PFF grades sharply declined in 2024, even though he wasn’t appearing on the injury report as much. While some of his poor games occurred when Tua Tagoaviloa was out of the lineup, he also didn’t play well the first month Tagovailoa was back. There is a chance returns to form and overtakes Tyreek Hill as the top target in Miami’s offense, but it’s also possible he’s dealt with too many injuries in his young career, and the peak of his career is behind him.

69. WR D.K. Metcalf, Pittsburgh Steelers

D.K. Metcalf was consistently a focal point of the Seattle Seahawks‘ offense, making him a consistent fantasy starter for several years. His 2024 season was shaping up to be his best season yet, but he suffered an MCL pull midseason, which led to two missed games and decreased production over the rest of the year. He was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he will be the clear top target with less competition for targets than he ever had with the Seahawks. However, he has Arthur Smith as his new offensive coordinator, and top wide receivers have consistently produced more receiving yards in the seasons before or after they had Smith compared to when they did not have Smith. Metcalf gains Aaron Rodgers as a quarterback, but Rodgers hasn’t been as good at deeper targets recently as Geno Smith, so the quarterback change is a downgrade for Metcalf.

70. QB Anthony Richardson Sr., Indianapolis Colts

71. WR D.J. Moore, Chicago Bears

Moore is usually a safe WR2 option, but many variables could influence his fantasy value in 2025. He has consistently finished between WR16-WR25, outside of a top-10 finish with Justin Fields at quarterback. His competition for targets has been minimal, but he’s also gone from one quarterback to another year after year. He could play the slot role in Ben Johnson’s offense with an improved Caleb Williams, giving him top-10 potential.

72. TE T.J. Hockenson, Minnesota Vikings

Hockenson was a top-six fantasy tight end in points per game from 2020 to 2023, including a tie for the top overall spot in 2023. He tore his ACL and MCL at the end of 2023. He returned faster than the average player with a similar injury, and understandably didn’t play as much and wasn’t as effective. He will be much further removed from his injury for the 2025 season, but some players never return to the player they were before that injury. Luckily, even if he doesn’t have the same speed, he’s still strong on contested catches, but that won’t command the same target share as he’s had in the past.

73. RB Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers

Christian McCaffrey has been the most dominant fantasy running back of the past decade, given his success in both the pass game and the run. However, he’s missed over 50% of the season during three of the last five years due to a wide variety of injuries. It’s hard to know exactly how predictive those injuries are of future injury, but there is also a risk of the 49ers limiting his snaps, or his play simply declining from all of the injuries and age. This makes McCaffrey one of the riskiest early draft picks.

74. WR George Pickens, Dallas Cowboys

Pickens is a unique receiver with low separation rates but an ability to make big plays even when he’s covered. He failed to make a big fantasy impact during his time with the Steelers, finishing as a top-36 fantasy wide receiver in less than half of his games during all three seasons with Pittsburgh. He was traded to the Dallas Cowboys, where he should be the clear second target in the offense behind CeeDee Lamb. Pickens’ fantasy value will largely depend on how well Dak Prescott plays after returning from injury. He was great in 2023, but his PFF passing grade has dropped below 70.0 in two of the last three seasons.

75. WR Jordan Addison, Minnesota Vikings

Jordan Addison has spent his first two seasons with the Vikings as a touchdown scoring machine. His 19 receiving touchdowns over the last two seasons is tied for fourth-most among wide receivers, but he ranks 26th in receiving yards and 28th in receptions. A lot has stayed the same in Minnesota, and if his career simply continues to progress, he could be a top-20 fantasy wide receiver. A lot of little things are working against him, like a potentially fully healthy T.J. Hockenson, third-round pick Tai Felton, a potential suspension and the uncertainty surrounding J.J. McCarthy.

76. TE George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers

George Kittle has been arguably the best tight end in the NFL during his career. His run blocking has been the best, and his numbers are better than Travis Kelce on a per-play basis. However, the 49ers’ run-first philosophy mixed with Kittle’s injury history has left Kittle running fewer routes than other elite tight ends. He’s made up for it in recent seasons with Brock Purdy, whose ability to find Kittle down the field led to more big plays from Kittle than any other tight end in recent seasons. This makes him a clear top-three fantasy tight end, but his age, mixed with a chance his average depth of target decreasing, makes him the clear third option between him, Brock Bowers and Trey McBride.

77. WR Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders

McLaurin has been a consistent fantasy option throughout his career. He’s always finished among the top-31 wide receivers in fantasy points while staying healthy, not missing a game in the last four seasons. McLaurin’s stats were elevated to another level with Jayden Daniels as quarterback and Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator. His contested catch rate was the best for any wide receiver in the last six seasons at 70.6%, which led to nine of his 13 touchdowns. The touchdown rate left McLaurin among the top-10 fantasy wide receivers for the first time in his career. His touchdown total will likely regress a little bit this season, but he remains a safe option to finish among the top 20 wide receivers again.

78. RB TreVeyon Henderson, New England Patriots

Henderson was typically a rotational running back throughout his time at Ohio State, where his volume wasn’t as great as that of other running backs, but his rate stats were robust. He joins a New England Patriots team with Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson, where they could form a three-back committee. His biggest obstacle could be offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who has consistently utilized the committee approach at running back. Henderson is more likely to take the third-down role in McDaniels’ offense rather than the early-down role, which wouldn’t be great for his fantasy value.

79. TE Colston Loveland, Chicago Bears

Loveland’s 88.5 receiving grade over the last five seasons ranks eighth-best among Power-Five tight ends, behind Brock Bowers, Dalton Kincaid, Charlie Kolar, Michael Mayer, Tyler Warren, Maliq Carr and Sam LaPorta. At least part of the reason he’s lower is volume, as his 2.22 yards per route run is fourth-best and better than fellow potential first-round tight end Warren. Loveland landed with the Chicago Bears under head coach Ben Johnson. Loveland looks to follow LaPorta’s footsteps and become an elite fantasy option in his first season.

80. QB Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints

81. WR Emeka Egbuka, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Egbuka was a very talented receiver out of Ohio State, but he was consistently the second wide receiver in Ohio State’s offense. He averaged 2.75 yards per route run against zone defenses over the last three seasons, which places him over the 95th percentile among FBS receivers. With the Buccaneers, he will likely be the third option in the short term. The Buccaneers are one of six teams with two wide receivers with a PFF receiving grade above 84 over the last three seasons. While he might eventually become a top receiver on the team and in the league, the odds are stacked against him this season.

82. RB Breece Hall, New York Jets

Breece Hall scored the second-most fantasy points in 2023 but instead of taking a step forward in 2024, he took a step back with similar rushing numbers and declined receiving numbers with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. Hall has the talent to be a top-five fantasy running back again, but a lot is working against him with the new Jets offense. Hall plays notably better on gap-scheme runs, while his teammates play better on zone runs. His latest offensive coordinator comes from an offense that was among the most zone-heavy last season. His new offensive coordinator is used to a two-man committee, which could make Hall more of a receiving back and less of a rusher. The Jets have Justin Fields, who doesn’t have a strong history of throwing to running backs, which is typical for most quarterbacks who can run.

83. TE Tucker Kraft, Green Bay Packers

Tucker Kraft was the Packers’ clear top tight end in 2024. He was excellent with the ball in his hands, leading the league in yards after the catch per catch and avoided tackle rate. However, his target rate was among the lowest for a starting tight end. This resulted in Kraft not averaging enough points to be a consistent fantasy starter, but he also wasn’t too far behind the top 12. The Packers’ coaches have made it a point to talk about wanting to get him the ball more often. If they follow through, it will make Kraft a top-12 option at the position.

84. WR Matthew Golden, Green Bay Packers

Golden was a polarizing prospect heading into the NFL draft. At Texas, he led the wide receiver room in offensive snaps and routes run in the regular season, but multiple wide receivers earned a higher grade than him. He posted 1.6 yards per route run in the regular season, fifth among Texas‘s top six wide receivers. Then the playoffs hit, and Golden was much more dominant. He caught 19 of 29 passes for 411 yards for 3.37 yards per route run. The Green Bay Packers allow him an opportunity to become an actual number one receiver, a chance he wasn’t going to see with most teams. Golden will be a perfect mid-to-late round dart throw at wide receiver with a lot of upside, but also the risk that he’s never a fantasy starter as a rookie.

85. RB Kaleb Johnson, Pittsburgh Steelers

Johnson was very impressive as a runner in his one season as a starter, averaging over 125 rushing yards per game. His rate of hitting big runs was among the best in the league. He ranks among the top 25 fastest running backs in the FBS from the last eight seasons, according to PFF’s tracking data, despite a below-average 4.57-second 40-yard dash at the combine. He joined the Pittsburgh Steelers, where Jaylen Warren will take all of the receiving work, and Warren and Johnson will compete for the rushing snaps. Chances are that the two will see a split of around 50-50. The good news for Johnson is that offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is the most run-heavy coordinator in the league. Smith’s run rate over expected the last three seasons has been 13.0%, 7.9% and 6.2%.

86. RB Chuba Hubbard, Carolina Panthers

Chuba Hubbard has overcome the Carolina Panthers‘ bringing in new running backs to replace him each season. Each year, he finds a way to maintain his spot on the depth chart and eventually earns his big pay raise. He finished the 2024 season 13th in fantasy points per game, finishing with high volume and quality running but limited receiving production. Carolina brought in new backs to be Hubbard’s backups, which might cut into his work a little bit, but he should remain the clear starter throughout the season. This makes him a safe RB2 option who has a relatively high floor and low ceiling.

87. RB D’Andre Swift, Chicago Bears

D’Andre Swift has spent five seasons in the NFL, playing for three different teams and more offensive coordinators. His role has fluctuated from an early down back to a passing down back, and everywhere in between. Last season, he was an early-down back and low-end fantasy starter who earned a lot of playing time but low efficiency. Ben Johnson is the new head coach of the Chicago Bears, and Swift worked with Johnson in 2022 with the Detroit Lions, when he set a career-low in carries per game but a career-high in yards per attempt as their third-down back. It’s unclear what his role will be this season as Chicago hasn’t changed the backfield much, but there is still a chance Chicago will add another running back.

88. RB Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens

Henry signed as a free agent with the Baltimore Ravens before 2024, and he looked better than ever as a runner. The threat of Lamar Jackson also being able to run out of the backfield was a matchup nightmare for defenses, allowing both Jackson and Henry to thrive. Over the last five years, he led all running backs per game in rushing yards (102.5), yards after contact (74.9), rushing touchdowns (0.92), avoided tackles (4.4) and fantasy points from rushing (15.6). However, Henry is very old for a running back, and Keaton Mitchell is now a year and a half removed from his complete ACL tear. It wouldn’t be surprising for Henry to lose a few touches per game to Mitchell, particularly in games where the Ravens are winning.

89. TE Tyler Warren, Indianapolis Colts

Warren posted one of the best seasons by a Power-Five tight end in the PFF era. His PFF offensive grade was among the top 10 for those with at least 500 offensive snaps during the regular season. His 974 receiving yards in the regular season were the most for any Power-Five tight end since 2014. Warren landed with the Indianapolis Colts, where he should play a high percentage of snaps. While the Colts haven’t had an every-down tight end in recent seasons, head coach Shane Steichen utilized a feature tight end at both the Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles. The primary concern is at quarterback, where Anthony Richardson Sr. has the lowest accuracy rate on short targets among quarterbacks.

90. QB Jalen Milroe, Seattle Seahawks

91. TE Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Bills

Dalton Kincaid showed promise as a rookie, putting together a stretch of games in the middle of the season with 14 PPR points per game and two games of 80 or more yards to end the regular season. However, he had an entirely forgettable second season, scoring only two touchdowns and never exceeding 55 receiving yards. He ran only 21 routes per game and saw the third-most uncatchable targets at the position. Kincaid dealt with injuries for most of the 2024 season, which likely contributed to his reduced playing time and lack of chemistry with quarterback Josh Allen. While the Bills will likely be winning a lot of games in 2025, leading to a lot of rushing attempts, and still have Dawson Knox, it’s reasonable to expect significant improvement from Kincaid this season.

92. WR Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland Browns

Jeudy spent four years with the Denver Broncos before getting traded to the Cleveland Browns. He spent most of his career as a secondary option until Cleveland traded Amari Cooper. Even then, there were a few weeks with Cedric Tillman as the top option before he was injured. Jeudy’s short time with Jameis Winston brought out his potential, as he scored the third-most fantasy points during that seven-game span. He returned to Earth during the last three weeks when Winston was no longer the quarterback. Jeudy should remain the top wide receiver for Cleveland this season, but the quarterback situation will limit his upside. He has averaged three touchdowns per season, limiting his chances of being a top wide receiver.

93. TE David Njoku, Cleveland Browns

David Njoku has been a top-eight fantasy tight end for the past three seasons thanks to his limited competition for targets and a coaching staff that trusts him, even though his receiving grades haven’t been the highest. The Browns didn’t make many significant changes to their receiving room, so Njoku’s floor should remain high this season as long as he doesn’t have a significant dropoff in play. However, the Browns invested in two running backs in the draft, which will likely lead them to run the ball more often this season than last. The unsettled quarterback situation, wide receiver room and offensive line could lead the offense to be low scoring, which all limit Njoku’s upside. He has one of the highest floors for all tight ends, but he is unlikely to finish among the top-five fantasy tight ends again this season.

94. RB David Montgomery, Detroit Lions

David Montgomery has spent the last two years sharing the Detroit Lions‘ backfield with Jahmyr Gibbs. The Lions have been a high-scoring offense behind an elite offensive line, allowing the two to co-exist. Montgomery has received most of the goal-line work, leading him to score a touchdown in all but seven games over the last two seasons. This has helped Montgomery finish as a top-24 running back in 82% of his games. However, the Lions lost Ben Johnson and replaced him with John Morton. The team will probably move away from Johnson’s unique rotation, which could leave Montgomery performing more like a usual backup. He still deserves a decent draft pick because, at a minimum, he will be an elite handcuff.

95. WR Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins

Hill, at his best, is an elite option in fantasy football, but we didn’t see Hill at his best last season. His fantasy points per game dropped from 23.5 in 2023 to 12.8 in 2024. It’s possible that a wrist injury and injuries to Tua Tagovailoa derailed his season and are a thing of the past. However, a lower separation rate, lower deep target rate and higher contested target rate suggest the 31-year-old receiver isn’t the same player he once was. De’Von Achane‘s increasd involvement as a receiver and the trade for Darren Waller doesn’t help Hill’s case. He is more likely to disappoint fantasy managers than not, but the chance of getting a top-two fantasy wide receiver in Round 4 or later will be too good for some fantasy managers to pass up.

96. QB Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks

Sam Darnold had a career year in 2024, finishing ninth in fantasy points per game with an 80.3 passing grade, but his outlook for 2025 with the Seattle Seahawks presents new challenges. He joins a team led by Klint Kubiak, who worked with Darnold when they were both with the San Francisco 49ers. The Seahawks are expected to be more run-heavy than Darnold’s Minnesota Vikings last season, potentially reducing Darnold’s dropbacks. Furthermore, he transitions to a receiving corps that, while promising, doesn’t quite match the level of talent he had in Minnesota with Justin Jefferson. Adding to the potential limitations, the Seahawks also drafted quarterback Jalen Milroe, who might be utilized in short-yardage situations, potentially impacting Darnold’s touchdown production. Ultimately, despite showing he can be a top-25 fantasy quarterback, it’s unlikely Darnold will consistently perform as a top-12 option, making him a more viable late-round choice in superflex leagues than a reliable starter in single-quarterback formats.

97. WR Khalil Shakir, Buffalo Bills

Khalil Shakir was a fifth-round pick by the Bills in 2022 and, after a year and a half, became the team’s primary slot player. He has been the focal point of Buffalo’s passing attack, which spreads the ball out more than nearly every other NFL team. His quality play hasn’t necessarily led to fantasy success because he typically plays in three-receiver sets only, and the Bills are often winning games and don’t need to use 11 personnel as much as most teams. Shakir is a fine high-floor, low-ceiling WR3, but there isn’t much reason to expect his fantasy value to change from last season.

98. TE Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens

Mark Andrews finished as a top-five fantasy tight end in points per game each year from 2019 to 2023. His fantasy value took a step back in 2024 for a multitude of reasons. The Ravens added Derrick Henry, leading the team to be more run-heavy. Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar were both playing well, leading Andrews to be mostly restricted to most of the 11 personnel snaps and nearly all of the 12 personnel snaps, but he wasn’t in 21 personnel very often and very rarely in 22. This led him to finish 14th among tight ends in receptions despite not missing a game. Luckily, the quality of his play didn’t take a step back, as he led all tight ends in touchdowns. His touchdown total will likely regress, but ideally, his talent can lead him to more opportunities. He’s a risky pick, but should remain a fantasy starter for another season.

99. WR Jauan Jennings, San Francisco 49ers

Jennings spent his first three seasons as a slot-only wide receiver on an offense that doesn’t use three-receiver sets as often as most teams. He seemed destined for the third spot on the depth chart after the team added Ricky Pearsall in the first round of the 2024 draft. Instead, he had the opportunity to take over for Deebo Samuel for one game in Week 3, and he caught 11 passes for 175 yards and three touchdowns. He took over for Brandon Aiyuk for the second half of last season and averaged 14.1 PPR points per game during that time. The 49ers moved on from Samuel, which should give Jennings a permanent spot in the 49ers’ starting offense. His fantasy value has a wide range of outcomes, depending on Aiyuk’s health, Pearsall’s ability to improve, and whether Jennings can continue building off what he accomplished last season.

100. RB Quinshon Judkins, Cleveland Browns

The Browns spent a lot of draft capital on Judkins, making it likely he will be one of the 32 running backs to lead their team in carries. His 95.2 rushing grade over the last three seasons was among the best in the class after averaging 18 carries per game in that time. His value will be better than some other running backs in committees because he should see at least 50% of carries. He could be a top-15 running back, depending on his role, but his offensive line and lack of receiving production will likely hold him back from being an elite back in the short term.

101. WR Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts

Josh Downs is the rare wide receiver who only plays in the slot in three-receiver sets and has been fantasy relevant, thanks to a high target share and the Colts’ high 11-personnel rate. Downs has had long stretches over his first two seasons where he’s been a consistent fantasy starter, but injuries have made his quality of play take a turn for the worse. If Daniel Jones wins the Colts’ quarterback job, Downs has a chance to push his fantasy value even further. However, the Tyler Warren addition could mean a notable decrease in target share for Downs, just depending on how quickly Warren earns a receiving role in the offense. Downs’ multiple injuries over the first two seasons could also make it more likely that Downs misses time. Downs should be drafted as a fantasy backup due to his upside to be a fantasy starter if things are going right.

102. RB Cam Skattebo, New York Giants

Skattebo was the slowest among the top 11 projected rookie running backs, averaging a max speed of 0.7 miles per hour less than the next closest running back. However, his large size relative to his height makes him great at converting first downs. His 33.6% first downs per attempt was the highest among the same top 11 backs in the class. He landed with the New York Giants, where there is a chance he could win both the early-down and receiving back roles, despite being drafted in the fourth round. His great play on non-perfectly blocked runs, given the Giants’ offensive line, should give him an edge over the other New York running backs.

103. RB Tyrone Tracy Jr., New York Giants

Tracy was a fifth-round rookie in 2024. It only took Tracy a little over a month to crack the Giants’ starting lineup, and for the middle part of the season, he was a top-10 fantasy running back. He slowed down over the final third of the season to the disappointment of fantasy managers who picked him up off waivers. The Giants selected Cameron Skattebo in the fourth round of the NFL draft this year, which will give Tracy some serious competition for playing time. Tracy won’t have any fantasy value if he loses the starting job, and a 50/50 split could lead to both running backs being unstartable. If Tracy can maintain his playing time, there is a chance he could have more value this season thanks to Russell Wilson being the likely starter at quarterback, and his recent history of checking down to his running back.

104. WR Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos

Sutton showed promise early in his career, but an ACL and MCL injury cost him a season, and he’s slowly but surely worked his way mostly back to his 2019 levels. He remains the top option in the Denver Broncos offense, accumulating a particularly high target rate in the red zone. That will probably continue, but the opportunity is there for Sutton to have his best season yet if Bo Nix continues his progression at quarterback. However, Denver also has multiple up-and-coming young wide receivers who could cut into Sutton’s target rate and potentially make him tradeable at the NFL’s trade deadline.

105. RB Jordan Mason, Minnesota Vikings

Jordan Mason quickly went from undrafted rookie to the top backup running back for the 49ers, despite the team consistently spending mid-to-late round draft picks on running backs. An injury to Christian McCaffrey allowed Mason to be a starter to begin the 2024 season, and he was sixth in fantasy points per game over five weeks before he started dealing with injuries. Mason was traded to the Minnesota Vikings, where Aaron Jones Sr. is the main running back. The two will likely be in a committee that includes Mason receiving significant work in rushing situations while Jones gets more in passing situations. Jones is over 30 years old and has dealt with multiple injuries over the last two seasons. While Mason might not score enough weekly to start in fantasy in normal situations, if Jones is dealing with an injury or is showing more signs of age, we could see Jones as a weekly player to start.

106. WR Calvin Ridley, Tennessee Titans

Calvin Ridley became a star with the Atlanta Falcons but missed nearly two seasons for non-injury reasons. He’s been the clear top wide receiver on below-average offenses the last two seasons. His stats over the last two seasons were remarkably similar despite playing for two different teams. The one exception was a clear drop in touchdowns last season. The Titans drafted Cameron Ward with the first overall pick, giving Ridley one major reason for optimism. If Ward struggles in his first season, which is common for first overall picks heading to the team with the worst record, then we should expect more of the same out of Ridley. However, if Ward shines in his rookie season, that should give Ridley a significant boost in fantasy production.

107. WR Jakobi Meyers, Las Vegas Raiders

Jakobi Meyers went from an undrafted rookie to becoming the top wide receiver for the New England Patriots and then the Las Vegas Raiders. He’s been able to propel himself to a low-end WR2 these last two seasons, despite his situation not always being perfect. The Raiders made several changes to their offense this offseason. The biggest positive for Meyers is the Geno Smith addition, giving Meyers a better quarterback than he’s seen throughout his time as a starter in the NFL. This should lead to a higher touchdown total than last season. However, the team added Ashton Jeanty, which almost certainly will lead the Raiders to run more than last season, leading to Meyers running fewer routes. The Raiders also spent several draft picks on wide receivers who will contribute this season. If they have normal rookie seasons, Meyers is fine, but if someone exceeds expectations, then Meyers could fall down the target pecking order.

108. RB Dylan Sampson, Cleveland Browns

Sampson was well-rounded, regardless of the situation against SEC opponents. Our draft guide notes several positive aspects, including his balance, footwork, vision and explosiveness. The big downside of Sampson is his size. At the combine, he measured 5-foot-8 and weighed 200 pounds. Dion Lewis is the only running back with over 2,000 snaps at that size in the past decade. His cleanest path to playing time with the Cleveland Browns could be as a receiver. He had the highest receiving grade of the Browns running backs and highest yards per route run, albeit both were in college compared to numbers in the pros. The biggest concern for all of the Browns’ running backs is the offensive line.

109. RB Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints

Alvin Kamara was among the league’s top running backs during the first four seasons of his career. His efficiency has dropped in the last four years, but he’s remained a consistent fantasy option thanks to his volume in both the run and pass games. That volume was even higher last season due to injuries to Derek Carr, Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed. This year, he has a little more competition for touches from a healthy Kendre Miller and rookie Devin Neal. The most concerning thing is that new head coach Kellen Moore has a history of not prioritizing running backs in the game, even when he’s had Saquon Barkley, Austin Ekeler and Ezekiel Elliott during his peak. This should lead Kamara to fall outside the top-10 fantasy running backs, but his job as the lead rusher is generally safer than most other running backs in the league.

110. RB Isiah Pacheco, Kansas City Chiefs

Isiah Pacheco scored the 15th-most fantasy points in 2023 but couldn’t build on that momentum after an injury took away half of his season, and he wasn’t nearly as effective upon his return. The Kansas City Chiefs retained Kareem Hunt and brought in Elijah Mitchell, which gives Pacheco some competition on early downs, but they also didn’t re-sign Samaje Perine, opening the door for someone to step up in passing situations. The general appeal of a Chiefs running back is that they are typically a high-scoring offense, so even though they pass the ball a lot, their running back should score a lot of touchdowns. The offense hasn’t scored as many points in the last two seasons, but that could change this year with a healthy wide receiver room. There’s a chance he gets back to his 2023 form, scoring potentially more touchdowns, but there is also a chance he is in an ugly three-man backfield that changes from one week to the next, making it impossible to know if or when you can start him. There are plenty of scenarios in between, making him a fine gamble outside of the top-24 running backs.

111. WR Davante Adams, Los Angeles Rams

Davante Adams is arguably the best wide receiver of the past decade, but his PFF grade and fantasy rank have declined in recent years. He joins the Los Angeles Rams this season, with one of the best young wide receivers in the game, Puka Nacua. By ADP, Nacua is expected to be a top-five pick and Adams a top-20 pick. While we’ve seen examples of a wide receiver pair hit those marks in the past, the Rams are more run-heavy than those teams and Adams could decline further, as could his 37-year-old quarterback, Matthew Stafford. Adams may not take another step back, in which case Nacua could fall outside the top five wide receivers. Even if Adams doesn’t live up to his ADP, he should see enough playing time and targets and play well enough to consistently be in fantasy starting lineups.

112. QB Spencer Rattler, New Orleans Saints

113. WR Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Mike Evans has been a clear fantasy starter throughout his career, at times finishing as a top-five fantasy wide receiver. The 6-foot-5 Evans has been uniquely suited to stay consistent with a high touchdown total, even if his target rate has varied. He’s scored the second-most receiving touchdowns over the last five seasons and has the highest touchdown rate per game and per route over the last two seasons. While Evans’ receiving grade has been on the rise in recent seasons, there is still some concern because he’s turned 32 years old, an age where most wide receivers’ play have begun to decline. The Buccaneers also changed offensive coordinators and added rookie Emeka Egbuka, which could impact his target rate.

114. QB Geno Smith, Las Vegas Raiders

Geno Smith has been a consistent quarterback, generally a solid QB2 or borderline QB1 in fantasy football, and while he might not be an every-week starter, his new situation with the Las Vegas Raiders offers enough potential to warrant starting him for about half the season, depending on matchups. It’s worth noting that his PFF passing grade over the past three seasons is 85.7, seventh among quarterbacks. Smith’s biggest reason for optimism, despite his turning 35 years old by midseason, is that the Raiders offensive line is notably better than his lines with the Seattle Seahawks. The gap between how well Smith plays without pressure compared to with pressure is larger than that of other quarterbacks, so this change could make a notable difference for Smith.

115. TE Evan Engram, Denver Broncos

Evan Engram has spent his career among the league leaders in routes run per game. With the Jacksonville Jaguars, he parlayed that workload into being a consistent fantasy starter. In his final season with the team, Engram had only one game as a top-six fantasy tight end, with injuries costing him half the campaign and potentially impacting his quality of play in the other half. He signed a two-year contract with the Denver Broncos, who have thrown the fewest passes to tight ends over the past two seasons. That should change in 2025, but head coach Sean Payton has a long history of rotating his skill players. He brought in Jeremy Shockey and Jared Cook near the end of their careers, and both averaged 21 to 24 routes per game. While Engram should help the Broncos and provide a missing element to their offense, he will have trouble reaching the volume he’s used to. He might be able to remain a borderline top-12 fantasy tight end if things are going well, but he could easily fall to the TE2 range.

116. WR Deebo Samuel, Washington Commanders

Samuel has been a solid fantasy starter when healthy, peaking as the third overall wide receiver in 2021. However, Samuel has dealt with several injuries throughout his career. In 2024 alone, he was listed with six different injuries on the official NFL injury reports. He was traded to the Washington Commanders this offseason, pairing him with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. When Kingsbury was with the Arizona Cardinals, he found unique ways to use Rondale Moore and Greg Dortch on short passes and passes out of the backfield. They should be able to use Samuel in the same way, but with more success. Samuel should be able to find more success than he had last season, unless injuries hinder his ability and playing time again.

117. WR Marvin Mims Jr., Denver Broncos

Marvin Mims Jr. enters the 2025 season as a late-round fantasy football dart throw with intriguing potential. After a quiet start to his career with the Denver Broncos, Mims showed flashes late last season, particularly during a seven-game stretch where he was 23rd in PPR points per game with 15.5. He posted an elite 89.7 receiving grade during those seven games, finishing with a target on 30.4% of his routes, which led to 4.25 yards per route run. After being a deep threat earlier in his career, his average depth of target fell to 4.2 yards. His role expanded significantly in the playoffs, highlighted by a 69% snap rate. While the Broncos’ wide receiver room has become more crowded, no one has the same size and speed as Mims in their offense. Mims’ fantasy value hinges on his early-season snap rate – if he sees the field, he could be a solid fantasy starter, but otherwise, he’s a player you can drop early.

118. RB Jaylen Warren, Pittsburgh Steelers

Jaylen Warren has been a borderline fantasy starter when healthy for the past two seasons and is projected to continue in that role for the 2025 season. His fantasy upside is increased by the possibility of maintaining a significant role over new competition, Kaleb Johnson, primarily in the passing game and potentially in the run game. However, there’s also the risk that he could lose playing time if Johnson outperforms the previous competition, Najee Harris. This leaves Warren’s fantasy value somewhat volatile and dependent on how the competition plays out.

119. WR Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts

Michael Pittman Jr. was a wide receiver who could be consistently put in fantasy starting lineups from 2021 to 2023, regardless of which quarterback was throwing him the football. While he wasn’t a high-upside option, his floor was high, making him a safe player. This past season, Pittman played through a back injury. He could have chosen to have surgery, but he wanted to play through the pain, even though this hurt his fantasy value. Pittman should be back to normal in terms of health this season, but he has increased competition for targets with Josh Downs in the slot and rookie tight end Tyler Warren. Pittman’s fantasy numbers have notably been better without Anthony Richardson Sr., so the winner of the Colts’ quarterback battle could influence his potential. Pittman shouldn’t be considered a fantasy starter heading into this season, but if things are going well in terms of his target share or the quarterback situation, he can be put back in fantasy starting lineups.

120. WR Darnell Mooney, Atlanta Falcons

Darnell Mooney had a strong start to his career with the Chicago Bears for a fifth-round pick, but then Chicago moved him to the slot, which didn’t end up working out. The Atlanta Falcons signed him in free agency prior to the 2024 season, moving him back to the outside, which caused him to be a frustrating WR3 option for fantasy teams. He had seven games with 80 or more receiving yards, and his career-high five touchdowns occurred during those seven games. However, he was held to three receptions for less than 40 yards in six of his games. Michael Penix Jr. has taken over as the Falcons’ starting quarterback, and his quality of play will determine Mooney’s fantasy value. In a small sample, Penix has thrown deep at a high rate with high deep accuracy, which could lead to a huge season by Mooney, but if Penix regresses, then Mooney will be a fantasy backup.

121. RB Brian Robinson Jr., Washington Commanders

Brian Robinson Jr. has spent the last three seasons in a two-man committee with the Washington Commanders, first with Antonio Gibson and then Austin Ekeler. That means he largely plays on early downs and in short-yardage situations but not often on third downs or during two-minute drills. His lack of receiving work puts a ceiling on his fantasy value, but he’s helped by playing for one of the best offenses in the league. In an ideal world, he’s receiving 15 or more carries each week, but it’s possible one of Washington’s several backups who have played well on a small sample size can earn more playing time this season, which would diminish Robinson’s fantasy value.

122. WR Jayden Reed, Green Bay Packers

Jayden Reed earned the Packers’ slot receiving job but has never expanded his role to playing in two-receiver sets. While Reed makes 30-plus-yard plays at a rate higher than all other receivers, his routes per game and targets per route are too low to have consistent fantasy value. He showed sparks at the end of 2023 when all other Packers skill players were dealing with injuries. In 2024, he gained over 100 receiving yards in half of the Packers’ losses but averaged 33 receiving yards in all other games outside of those three losses. The Packers drafted two wide receivers early in the NFL draft, making it unlikely Reed sees an expanded role in Green Bay this season. Reed should be drafted as a backup option who can ideally be started in games where the Packers will need to pass the ball a lot.

123. RB Aaron Jones Sr., Minnesota Vikings

Aaron Jones signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024 after a successful seven-year career with the Green Bay Packers. Jones set career-highs in snap rate and carries per game with the Vikings, but he was only a mid-to-low RB2 in fantasy points per game with a relatively low touchdown total and less efficiency than in past seasons. Minnesota traded for Jordan Mason, which should give Jones significant competition for carries and could lead to a 50-50 split. Jones will still see the receiving work, and a re-worked offensive line should help Jones get some of his efficiency back. If Jones can see more carries than Mason, he should remain a low-end RB2.

124. WR Chris Godwin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin has a high ceiling as a top-10 fantasy performer but faces several challenges in the 2025 season. After a strong 2019 season, his production has fluctuated due to injuries and changes to the Buccaneers’ offense. Last season, a dislocated ankle ended his promising start, as he was averaging the second-most fantasy points per game. Despite re-signing with the Buccaneers, his health remains a concern. His role could be impacted by Jalen McMillan and 19th-overall pick Emeka Egbuka, who also specialize in slot positions, potentially reducing Godwin’s playing time as he recovers. The Buccaneers also lost Liam Coen, which could further impact the offense to help other players without helping Godwin. This all makes Godwin a very big, high-risk, high-reward option this season.

125. RB James Conner, Arizona Cardinals

James Conner has a long history of being a fantasy starter despite never being a top-five fantasy running back. He’s consistently ranked among the low-end RB1 or high-end RB2 in recent seasons when looking at points per game, but he’s often missed a few games each season, making his overall rank a little lower. The Trey Benson addition in the 2024 draft makes it difficult to fully trust Conner, but he’s also put together his best two seasons of his career in terms of his quality of play. Over the last two seasons, he ranks second among running backs in rushing avoided tackles per game (4.5), rushing avoided tackles per attempt (0.297) and yards after contact per attempt (3.6). We should expect another season where he averages 15-16 PPR points per game, unless his quality of play starts to decline, in which case Benson might see a larger role.

126. RB Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars

Tank Bigsby was involved in too many turnovers as a rookie for him to get many opportunities. In his second season, he had stretches of the season where he was a borderline fantasy starter when Travis Etienne Jr. was either injured or inefficient. The Jaguars spent a fourth-round pick on Bhayshul Tuten, which further complicates the Jaguars’ backfield. Bigsby’s lack of impact in the passing game is a major detriment to his fantasy value. Ideally, he will continue to be the Jaguars’ goal-line back, and Jacksonville will play better under Liam Coen at head coach, leading to more touchdowns. He will need to see double-digit carries, and ideally average at least one reception per game in order to have fantasy value.

127. RB Tony Pollard, Tennessee Titans

Tony Pollard was one of the most efficient running backs in the league when healthy. He landed with the Tennessee Titans, where the offensive line wasn’t nearly as helpful and the offense wasn’t scoring as many points. This left Pollard not putting up the same numbers he did in Dallas. He was still a fantasy starter more often than not. The offensive line will ideally take a step forward after the team added Dan Moore Jr. and Kevin Zeitler, and potentially, the offense will play better with Cameron Ward. However, there is a chance Tyjae Spears could get more involved in the offense after a strong end to the season.

128. WR Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills

Keon Coleman spent his rookie year as the Buffalo Bills‘ starting X receiver, when healthy. There was a short stretch of games around October where Coleman was putting up numbers good enough to be a fantasy starter. This included a two-game stretch with nine receptions for 195 yards and a touchdown, but then he dealt with a wrist injury and was never able to gain that momentum back. He was used as a field-stretching X receiver with a high average depth of target and high deep target rate. These kinds of players typically aren’t great for fantasy, although Coleman’s target rate was higher than most of these kinds of receivers. While there is room for him to earn more targets, the Bills under Joe Brady have preferred to spread the ball around to several players. Coleman is unlikely to be someone to start every week in your fantasy league, but one to start if the matchup is right, with a high risk and high reward.

129. RB Braelon Allen, New York Jets

Braelon Allen, the Jets’ fourth-round pick from the 2024 NFL Draft, aims to emulate David Montgomery‘s role in the 2025 season under new head coach Aaron Glenn and offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand. Allen’s strength lies in short-yardage situations, converting 14 of 16 attempts when the Jets needed two yards or less for a first down, earning him a league-best 90.0 rushing grade on those plays. Montgomery was a consistent fantasy starter under these coaches thanks to a role that wore down defenses and his ability to score touchdowns. Allen needs to be used in the same way, the Jets need to score often enough for Allen to score a lot of touchdowns, and Justin Fields can’t be used for tush pushes in order for this to happen.

130. WR Luther Burden III, Chicago Bears

Burden was among the most talented wide receivers in the 2025 draft class, but landed on a team with several other options in the passing game. In 2023, he earned the third-highest receiving grade among Power-Five receivers, behind Malik Nabers and Malik Washington but ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr. and Rome Odunze. This included a top-five yards-per-route run figure, just ahead of Ladd McConkey. If he not only earns that slot role, but plays ahead of Odunze in two receiver sets, he may be Ben Johnson’s new version of Amon-Ra St. Brown. If he doesn’t surpass others in the target pecking order, he might not be worth rostering in fantasy leagues as a rookie by the end of the season.

131. TE Chig Okonkwo, Tennessee Titans

Chig Okonkwo, the Tennessee Titans‘ speedy tight end, has shown flashes of top-tier fantasy potential, particularly toward the end of last season, when his 43.9 fantasy points during the fantasy playoffs ranked fourth among tight ends despite not scoring a touchdown. While his early career saw limited routes behind other tight ends, his per-play efficiency was undeniable, highlighted by his 2.62 yards per route run, which tied for the most in the last three seasons. Okonkwo has minimal competition for targets, and Cameron Ward is his new quarterback. If Okonkwo can keep his high snap rate from the end of last season and become one of Ward’s favorite targets, he has the potential to finish among the top-12 fantasy tight ends.

132. RB Isaiah Davis, New York Jets

133. WR Jayden Higgins, Houston Texans

Higgins was the 34th overall pick, and any wide receiver selected that high is worth the risk in fantasy. He is a prototypical X receiver at 6’4” and 217 pounds. While our draft guide compared him to Tim Patrick, some others compared him to his new teammate, Nico Collins. It is very rare for a team to utilize two wide receivers who are typically X receivers on a high percentage of plays. Houston will likely use a four-man rotation at wide receiver, which could limit Higgins’ playing time. Collins has missed time due to injury every season, in which case Higgins would likely take over as the centerpiece of the passing game.

134. WR DeMario Douglas, New England Patriots

DeMario Douglas, the Patriots’ sixth-round pick in 2023, showed flashes of potential, particularly after earning a larger role midway through the 2023 season, when he played at least 70% of New England’s snaps when healthy. Despite rarely finishing as a top-24 receiver in any given week, he ranked sixth among all receivers over the past two seasons with a 0.235 avoided tackles per reception while also showcasing a high single coverage open rate. This indicates that, given increased opportunity, he could be a very effective player. The Josh McDaniels – who has a track record of featuring slot receivers like Douglas, including Wes Welker and Julian Edelman – addition as offensive coordinator suggests a potential for a significant increase in targets, making Douglas one of the best late-round wide receiver options for fantasy football.

135. TE Jake Ferguson, Dallas Cowboys

Jake Ferguson impressed on a small sample size as a rookie, leading him to become a fantasy starter in his second season. Expectations were high for 2024, but he dealt with multiple injuries, and then Dak Prescott missed the second half of the season. There was a stretch of games from Weeks 3 to 9 when Ferguson was a top-12 fantasy tight end, which was the only stretch both Ferguson and Prescott were healthy. While both players should ideally be in a good position to start the 2025 season, the Cowboys traded for George Pickens. This will push Ferguson from second to third in terms of target pecking order in the offense. Prescott didn’t play as well in 2024 when he was healthy compared to 2023. If Prescott plays how he played in 2024, it will be difficult for him to have two fantasy-relevant receivers, let alone three.

136. RB Jerome Ford, Cleveland Browns

Jerome Ford‘s fantasy outlook for 2025 is cloudy given the Browns’ offseason moves. After barely playing as a rookie, he spent the past two seasons in a two-man committee, playing as a borderline fantasy starter. However, with the Browns drafting Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson, and Ford even accepting a pay cut to stay with the team. Judkins could be suspended to start hte season, which could allow Ford to be a starter to begin the season. Even if he earns a big role, the Browns’ offensive line and offense, in general, would be a limiting factor to his fantasy production, making him a borderline fantasy starter even if most things go right for Ford.

137. RB Javonte Williams, Dallas Cowboys

Javonte Williams spent the first four seasons of his career with the Denver Broncos. He seemed off to a great start as a rookie, but an ACL and LCL tear derailed his career. While he’s generally been the Broncos’ starter the last two seasons, he hasn’t been someone with consistent fantasy value. Williams has a fresh start with the Dallas Cowboys, where he is competing with Jaydon Blue and Miles Sanders for the starting job. If Williams wins the job, he will also need to improve his quality of play in order to be comfortably put in fantasy starting lineups.

138. WR Stefon Diggs, New England Patriots

Stefon Diggs has a decade of experience in the NFL, and most of that time has been spent as a top-20 fantasy wide receiver. He is the New England Patriots‘ new top receiver, although he missed half of last season after suffering an ACL tear, which could cost him the start of the 2025 campaign. Even when Diggs is ready to play again, he might not be the same player. He will turn 32 years old before the end of the season, an age at which wide receivers tend to decline, even ignoring the injury. Diggs should be able to gain some chemistry with Drake Maye, who has been very accurate on shorter passes, which pairs well with Diggs’ low average depth of target in recent seasons. Diggs has top-20 fantasy potential, but he could also be a non-factor due to the injury.

139. QB Daniel Jones, Indianapolis Colts

140. RB Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots

Rhamondre Stevenson has spent the last four seasons with the Patriots and has been an every-down lead back with a capable veteran backup most of the time. His quality of play is very dependent on the offensive line, and the line had the worst team run-blocking grade last season. He reunites with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who was his offensive coordinator in his first season. In 17 of McDaniels’ 18 seasons, the running back who leads his team in rushing attempts is not the same one who leads his backfield in third-down snaps. The Patriots spent the 38th overall pick on TreVeyon Henderson, who was arguably the best receiving back in this draft class. That means Stevenson will likely lose most of his passing-down work. He should still receive double-digit carries most weeks, and the Patriots made multiple changes to the offensive line, which should help his production.

141. WR Jalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jalen McMillan, the 92nd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, initially struggled to find his footing but finished the 2024 NFL season strong, scoring the eighth-most fantasy points among wide receivers over his last five games. He demonstrated a knack for finding the end zone, with his 0.216 touchdowns per reception ranking third among wide receivers. Despite his late-season surge, McMillan faces a crowded Buccaneers wide receiver room in 2025, headlined by rookie Emeka Egbuka, a healthy Chris Godwin and veteran Mike Evans, making his projected role uncertain. He was primarily a slot receiver in college and averaged 1.85 yards per route run in the slot compared to 0.96 when lined up out wide. Despite this, McMillan will likely play on the outside again, with both Godwin and Egbuka also playing better in the slot. Tampa Bay’s offensive coaching staff changes, with Josh Grizzard taking over as offensive coordinator and the potential for increased wide receiver rotation, further complicate McMillan’s fantasy outlook. While there’s potential for McMillan to become fantasy-relevant through injuries to other receivers, his current situation suggests fantasy managers should use no more than a late-round flier pick on him, perhaps as a handcuff option.

142. TE Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles

Dallas Goedert has spent his entire career with the Philadelphia Eagles, and after a contract restructure, he will spend at least one more season in Philadelphia. He’s consistently been among the league’s highest-graded tight ends, although he’s fallen to the 10-15 range among tight ends the last two seasons. The Eagles have a lot of star power on offense, which is limiting Goedert’s touches, but defenses are so focused on everyone else that it’s making Goedert’s life easier when he is targeted. Goedert has been a low-end TE1 in fantasy points per game throughout his career, which should continue to be the case. Goedert has missed games every season since his rookie season, including a career-high seven games last season. Anyone drafting Goedert should have a second option at the position in case Goedert is injured, or sees further declines in his target rate or quality of play.

143. RB Travis Etienne Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars

Travis Etienne Jr. showed a lot of sparks early in his NFL career, earning the seventh-most fantasy points per game in 2023. He dealt with multiple injuries impacting his efficiency last season and now, he has a new head coach in Liam Coen and new competition in Bhayshul Tuten. There is a chance the Jacksonville Jaguars‘ backfield is already Tuten’s to lose. Still, Etienne could have fantasy success if the Jaguars allow him to be the lead back, which is possible if he stays healthy. There is also a possibility he gets traded, as this is the last year in Etienne’s contract and the Jaguars have multiple young running backs trying to make the roster.

144. RB Joe Mixon, Houston Texans

Mixon has been among the most consistent running backs in recent memory. From 2018-2024, he consistently had an RB7-RB11 finish in only one season. He’s been the early-down back, running 15-20 times per game, playing behind a below-average offensive line and not playing much on third downs. That will no longer be the case with the addition of Nick Chubb. The fact that Mixon ranks second in career rushing attempts for active players could lead to the Texans resting him more. The increase in passing options could lead to fewer rushing attempts as well. This will likely make him fall outside of the top 10 fantasy running backs. He should be viewed as a low-end RB2, with the upside of remaining a low-end RB1, but also the risk of getting benched in favor of Chubb.

145. RB Tyjae Spears, Tennessee Titans

Tyjae Spears started his NFL career as the receiving down back, complementing Derrick Henry, and then was the backup to Tony Pollard. He’s shown a great ability to avoid tackles in the passing game, but that hasn’t been enough to be a fantasy starter. However, during the fantasy playoffs last season, Pollard was injured, and Spears scored the fifth-most fantasy points over the three-game stretch. Ideally, that strong play late in the season will be enough for Spears to earn more playing time, and potentially earn the starting role over Pollard.

146. RB Zach Charbonnet, Seattle Seahawks

Zach Charbonnet is a former second-round pick who has spent the last two seasons as a backup to Kenneth Walker III. When Walker’s been healthy, Charbonnet has been a receiving back with minimal fantasy value. However, Walker has missed eight games over the last two seasons with four different injuries. Last season, Charbonnet averaged 19.2 PPR points per game in his six starts when Walker was out. The Seahawks have a new offensive coordinator this season, which will put even more focus on the Seahawks’ running backs. While it’s unlikely Charbonnet will win the starting job or that he will have fantasy value while Walker is healthy, Charbonnet could be a league winner if Walker misses significant time.

147. TE Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars

Brenton Strange enters the 2025 season as the clear lead tight end for the Jacksonville Jaguars after showing flashes in 2024 when filling in for Evan Engram. He averaged 8.3 fantasy points per game as a starter, ranking 19th among tight ends. While he didn’t establish himself as a consistent fantasy starter and faces more competition for targets after the addition of Travis Hunter, he did have a very high single coverage open target rate of 50.6%, highlighting his potential. There was minimal movement at tight end this off-season, leaving very few high-upside sleeper options. Strange is one of the few veterans who could make a significant step forward this season if he simply plays well enough.

148. QB Russell Wilson, New York Giants

149. QB Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams

Matthew Stafford has been an average quarterback as of late, failing to consistently crack the top-12 fantasy quarterbacks, which makes him a risky fantasy starter in superflex leagues and essentially undraftable in single-quarterback formats. This comes after a career that saw him average between 16.8 and 17.5 PPR points per game for nearly half his tenure, notably peaking in 2021, when he threw for 4,886 passing yards and 41 passing touchdowns in the Los Angeles Rams‘ Super Bowl-winning season. Given his age and the team’s shift to a balanced offense, there’s little reason to anticipate a significant resurgence despite positive trends in his turnover-worthy play rate and big-time throw rate in 2023, where he still only managed to be a mid-range QB2. The Davante Adams addition might offer some improvement, but it’s unlikely Stafford will return to his previous levels of fantasy relevance.

150. RB Roschon Johnson, Chicago Bears

Roschon Johnson enters the 2025 season with the potential for a significantly expanded role in the Chicago Bears‘ offense, particularly if the team doesn’t add another running back this offseason. While he’s primarily been utilized as a passing-down and short-yardage back in his NFL career, Johnson profiles as a strong fit in the new Ben Johnson-led scheme, which favors zone runs (where he averages 4.0 yards per carry). His proven ability near the goal line (eight career rushing touchdowns from the 1- or 2-yard line) suggests a more prominent role could be on the horizon. As a late-round fantasy option, he is a high-upside player but also one who can be quickly dropped if his role remains limited.

151. WR Wan’Dale Robinson, New York Giants

Wan’Dale Robinson, the New York Giants‘ slot receiver, had a notable 2024 season with 93 receptions on 132 targets for 699 yards and three touchdowns, making him a low-end WR3 in fantasy football. Despite a significant increase in receptions and targets, his catch rate declined due to a high rate of contested passes and seven dropped passes. He’s maintained a high rate of avoided tackles at 0.033 per route, the seventh-most among wide receivers during his career, and a high rate of gaining separation on plays where he’s expected to gain separation. The Giants are changing quarterbacks, and Russell Wilson will likely to win the job. Recently, Wilson has both a high tendency to throw deep and a high tendency to check down to his running backs, which will likely lead to a decrease in targets for Robinson. However, the quality of passes should improve due to Wilson’s high short-yardage accuracy. This could put Robinson in the WR3 conversation, even though the odds of him being a top-24 fantasy wide receiver are very low.

152. WR Brandon Aiyuk, San Francisco 49ers

Brandon Aiyuk was a first-round pick by the San Francisco 49ers in 2010, and he slowly but surely improved each season until he reached an elite PFF receiving grade in 2023. He had back-to-back top-15 fantasy seasons, but his success led to a holdout in 2024 that didn’t get resolved until briefly before the season. This led to seven mostly underwhelming weeks in 2024 before Aiyuk’s season abruptly ended with an ACL and MCL tear. The injury could leave Aiyuk missing time to start the 2025 season, and it often takes time before a wide receiver is back to his usual quality of play. Ideally, Aiyuk can be back to normal to help fantasy managers with their playoff pushes mid-season, but there is also a chance Aiyuk will not be back to normal at any point this season.

153. RB Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals

Trey Benson finds himself in a familiar spot for the 2025 fantasy football season, remaining the backup to James Conner in the Arizona Cardinals’ backfield. Despite Conner signing a two-year extension, solidifying his role, Benson’s handcuff value is notable given Conner’s injury history. Benson would likely be the two-down back for Arizona if Conner were unavailable, which would make Conner the fantasy starter. As long as Conner is healthy, Benson won’t have any fantasy value. This makes Benson undraftable in smaller leagues and a strong option for a patient fantasy manager in a normal-sized or larger league.

154. QB Kenny Pickett, Cleveland Browns

155. RB Jaydon Blue, Dallas Cowboys

Blue was a backup running back for Texas throughout his college career, often playing behind high draft picks like Bijan Robinson and Jonathon Brooks. He put up strong numbers as a receiver in his limited opportunities, averaging 1.58 yards per route run during his college career. He joins the Dallas Cowboys, who completely reworked their running back room, moving on from Rico Dowdle, Ezekiel Elliott and Dalvin Cook, and adding Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, Blue and Phil Mafah. The backfield competition should be wide open. Blue will likely compete with Williams for passing down snaps, but could potentially also earn snaps on early downs.

156. QB Zach Wilson, Miami Dolphins

157. RB Bhayshul Tuten, Jacksonville Jaguars

Tuten was excellent at avoiding tackles in college, with 0.339 avoided tackles per attempt, ranking fourth-best among the rookie running backs. He joins a wide-open Jacksonville Jaguars backfield, where he, Travis Etienne Jr. and Tank Bigsby will compete for snaps on both early downs and passing downs. Tuten should be viewed more favorably than most handcuff running backs. Like all handcuffs, there is a chance he won’t hold any fantasy value this upcoming season, but there is also a path for significant playing time if he can simply outperform the other running backs on the roster.

158. TE Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs

Travis Kelce consistently finished first or second in fantasy points per game for nearly a decade, but his quality of play and fantasy production have declined in recent seasons. His avoided tackle rate sharply declined last season, as did his yards after the catch per reception. Kelce will be 36 years old by the end of the season, making it unlikely these numbers bounce back in a significant way. The Chiefs also have several young wide receivers who are healthy together, which could also cut into Kelce’s production. Kelce is at risk of falling outside the top-10 fantasy tight ends, but if the team is scoring more points and Kelce is doubled in the red zone less often, that should lead to Kelce’s touchdown totals bouncing back.

159. TE Elijah Arroyo, Seattle Seahawks

Arroyo spent most of his collegiate career injured but averaged 1.6 yards per route run over the last three seasons. He joins a Seattle Seahawks team where he will compete with second-year tight end AJ Barner for the starting job. Barner is expected to be more of a blocker, so the receiving job should be Arroyo’s for the taking. The Seahawks also changed head coach and quarterback, making the offense even less predictable. There is a chance Arroyo is the starter and one of the more essential parts of the passing game. This could lead him to be a sleeper.

160. RB Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons

Tyler Allgeier entered the league as a 151st overall pick and has demonstrated exceptional rushing talent with a 91.2 rushing grade over the last three seasons, tied for seventh-best among running backs, and 3.4 yards after contact per attempt, third-best. Bijan Robinson’s arrival in 2023 has prevented Allgeier from being a fantasy starter the last two seasons. Allgeier remains a critical backup and a top-tier handcuff option, particularly within the Falcons’ zone-heavy run scheme, where he averages 4.6 yards per carry, positioning him as a must-start fantasy asset if Robinson is sidelined. This is further boosted by an elite run-blocking line. However, he only has standalone value in very deep leagues.

161. RB Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins

Limited opportunities behind a crowded backfield marked Jaylen Wright‘s rookie season with the Miami Dolphins, but he did show flashes, averaging 5.3 yards per carry on his 36 attempts early in the season. However, Wright’s quality of play decreased significantly as the season progressed. Looking ahead to 2025, Wright is likely to be the primary backup, although the team adding Ollie Gordon II could complicate his role, particularly in short-yardage and passing situations. While the potential is there for Wright to see more action if De’Von Achane is injured, his value is tempered by concerns about the offensive line, which had the league’s highest stuff rate at 27.2% last season, and his own lack of involvement in the passing game.

162. WR Cooper Kupp, Seattle Seahawks

Cooper Kupp put together the best fantasy season by a wide receiver in NFL history in 2021, but his career took a downturn after a season-ending injury in 2022. He has finished outside of the top 48 wide receivers in one-third of his games in each of the past two seasons, but he has also finished in the top 12 in one-third of his games each of the past two seasons. The Los Angeles Rams decided to move on from Kupp after eight seasons, and now he’s with the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle is expected to field a run-first offense, where Jaxon Smith-Njigba will likely be the top wide receiver. It’s unlikely that Kupp will be a consistent fantasy starter, but he seemed to be on the downswing multiple times the past two seasons before pulling off multiple 100-yard games, so it’s too early to completely count him out.

163. WR Rashod Bateman, Baltimore Ravens

Rashod Bateman has shown flashes of potential as a deep threat for the Baltimore Ravens. He notably caught eight of 15 deep passes for 292 yards and five touchdowns last season, finishing with a 36.7-yard average depth of target on those deep targets, the most for a wide receiver with 15 or more deep targets. However, he’s struggled to consistently produce for fantasy football, never truly establishing himself as a reliable starter in redraft leagues due to low route totals in the Ravens’ run-first offense and a low target rate with significant competition for targets. While his high single coverage open rates and decent yards per route run suggest untapped potential, his role in the offense, the DeAndre Hopkins addition, will make it even harder for Bateman to receive more volume, even if he can improve on a per-target basis. This makes Bateman a high-risk, high-reward option best suited for best ball or DFS formats rather than traditional redraft leagues.

164. WR Christian Kirk, Houston Texans

Christian Kirk, despite not being a fantasy starter last season, has a significant opportunity to be one in 2025 with the Houston Texans. He is projected to be the top slot receiver. The Texans spend their second- and third-round picks on wide receivers, but Kirk should begin the season with the job, and if he keeps playing well, he should keep it. Kirk benefits from playing with quarterback C.J. Stroud, who has a history of targeting slot receivers, as evidenced by Stefon Diggs ranking 18th in fantasy points per game with 15.2 last season. Nick Caley is the team’s new offensive coordinator, and the offenses that he’s been a part of have a track record of heavily featuring the slot receiver in the passing game, as shown by the Los Angeles Rams earning the second-most targets to wide receivers in the slot from 2023-2024. While he’s unlikely to be a top-15 option, Kirk’s potential for a high target rate in Houston creates a clear path to being a reliable fantasy starter.

165. RB Keaton Mitchell, Baltimore Ravens

Keaton Mitchell, an undrafted rookie in 2023, showed flashes of brilliance despite battling injuries, averaging an impressive 8.4 yards per carry as a rookie. He notably had a breakout game in Week 9 against the Seahawks, rushing for 138 yards and a touchdown. While an ACL tear hampered his 2024, he still ranked fourth best among all running backs with 0.64 carries of 20 or more yards per game over the last two seasons. Looking ahead to 2025, Mitchell is likely to be the third option behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill, but his big-play potential makes him an intriguing handcuff in fantasy leagues if Henry were to miss time, as Mitchell would likely lead the team in carries while Hill remains the receiving back.

166. WR Romeo Doubs, Green Bay Packers

Romeo Doubs, a fourth-round pick by the Packers in 2022, has established himself as a consistent wide receiver with potential for more, though his role in 2025 is somewhat uncertain. Doubs has become a regular starter over the last two seasons, playing at least 80% of his team’s offensive snaps in most games. He scored eight touchdowns in 2023 and showed a high floor in 2024, finishing with over 30 yards in nine of 13 games. While he’s consistently been a waiver-wire option in fantasy leagues, he has finished 47th and 50th in fantasy points per game in the last two seasons. The Packers’ rookie additions at wide receiver, including Matthew Golden and Savion Williams, could complicate his role. There is a chance Doubs could be the odd man out of the wide receiver room given his salary and lack of special-teams contribution. However, if he can solidify his starting role and build on his consistent improvement, especially with Jordan Love improving his accuracy, Doubs could become a more reliable fantasy starter and lead the team in targets. This would make him a more regular fantasy starter.

167. WR Rashid Shaheed, New Orleans Saints

Rashid Shaheed is a high-risk, high-reward wide receiver whose role has grown each season with the Saints, but his fantasy outlook for 2025 presents some challenges. He ranked among the top five wide receivers in both average depth of target and deep target rate last season. Shaheed and Christian Watson were the only wide receivers with a 14.0-plus-yard average depth of target and 2.0 or more yards per route run. It’s hard to trust these kinds of receivers for fantasy purposes. Shaheed seemed like he could be an exception last season, but now, he has a less-than-ideal quarterback situation. New head coach Kellen Moore has never had a wide receiver like Shaheed, and most of his successful fantasy wide receivers have played predominantly out of the slot. This means Shaheed could be near-impossible to start in redraft leagues. His spike weeks could still help those in best ball leagues or in DFS.

168. WR Cedric Tillman, Cleveland Browns

Cedric Tillman entered the NFL as the 74th overall pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2023. He began both 2023 and 2024 as a backup, but early-season trades of starting wide receivers opened the door for Tillman to start. While his production was limited for his first season and a half, he posted an excellent four-game stretch with Jameis Winston as quarterback, where he led the team in targets, averaging eighth in the league in fantasy points per game during that period. He not only had Winston throwing to him, but he finally got to play X receiver after the team traded Amari Cooper. His best performance comes against man coverage, and he’s earned a 68.6 receiving grade when lined up out wide and on the line of scrimmage. Despite flashes of potential and a knack for avoiding tackles, Tillman’s future remains uncertain, largely dependent on the Browns’ evolving quarterback situation and how he fits within a revamped receiving corps that includes Diontae Johnson and Jerry Jeudy, making him a late-round gamble.

169. WR Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers

Xavier Legette, the Carolina Panthers‘ 2024 first-round pick, had a rather uneven rookie season. His standout performance came in Week 4 against the Cincinnati Bengals, where he caught six passes for 66 yards and a touchdown. However, he only exceeded 10 PPR points from receptions and yards alone in that one game. While his playing time increased significantly midseason, his fantasy value didn’t follow suit, and he struggled to get open consistently. There has been some general positive buzz about Legette this offseason. The Panthers moved him from Z to X midseason, which likely didn’t help. He will be moving back to Z this season with the Tetairoa McMillan addition. Ultimately, if he makes these strides in Dave Canales’ offense with Bryce Young, he could become a valuable fantasy asset.

170. TE Mason Taylor, New York Jets

Taylor spent the last three seasons as LSU’s lead tight end. He competed for targets with top-end wide receivers but eventually received a larger role in his final season, which led to an increase in receiving yards and receiving grades. Taylor will be a sleeper option at tight end this season. There are 32 lead-receiving tight ends in the NFL, and a lot of them won’t be fantasy starters this year based on their history. Taylor is one of the few unknowns. He probably won’t see enough volume in the passing game to be a fantasy starter as a rookie, but in the right leagues, he’s worth a shot.

171. RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Washington Commanders

172. RB Ray Davis, Buffalo Bills

Ray Davis, a fourth-round pick for the Buffalo Bills in 2024, primarily served as the early-down backup to James Cook, averaging just 24% of the Bills’ offensive snaps. His opportunities were largely game-script dependent, except for a Week 6 outing, where he ran 20 times for 97 yards and caught three passes for 55 yards while Cook was injured, and a significant role in Week 18 when starters rested. Davis’ value for fantasy purposes is primarily as Cook’s handcuff, benefiting from the Bills’ strong offense, though his ceiling is limited by Ty Johnson‘s third-down role and Josh Allen‘s goal-line rushing.

173. WR Jack Bech, Las Vegas Raiders

Our draft guide gave him perfect 10s in competitive toughness and his hands. Bech’s college career started with him ahead of Brian Thomas Jr. and Malik Nabers on LSU’s depth chart. He spent a few years dealing with injuries, but ended his college career with an effective season at TCU. Bech landed on a Raiders team with a few stars that will be a bigger priority in the offense. Still, the opportunity for playing time is much larger than most wide receivers selected in the second round or later. The Raiders moved on from three of their top five wide receivers from last season and didn’t add any free agents. If Bech exceeds expectations, all he needs is a decent target rate to be a fantasy starter.

174. WR Quentin Johnston, Los Angeles Chargers

Quentin Johnston, a former first-round pick by the Los Angeles Chargers, showed significant improvement in his second season. He scored eight touchdowns and had two huge games. His target rate increased, and his yards per route run more than doubled, but that ultimately left him in the WR4 range. The Chargers added three new receivers, two new running backs and two new tight ends. This should allow Greg Roman to run an offense more similar to his past teams, where the wide receivers, other than the top one on the depth chart, didn’t have much fantasy production. Johnston’s 711 receiving yards last season were the most for a second wide receiver in a Roman offense. This will likely mean a decrease in fantasy production unless Johnston can make additional leaps forward as a player.

175. TE Isaiah Likely, Baltimore Ravens

Isaiah Likely‘s fantasy football value is heavily tied to his upside and potential to emerge as the primary tight end for the Baltimore Ravens. While he has shown flashes, particularly with a 13.9 PPR points per game average during the last six regular-season games of his second season, his role has been inconsistent due to Mark Andrews. Likely’s 13% touchdown per reception rate over the last three seasons is the highest among tight ends, and his 0.31 avoided tacklers per reception is the best over the last two seasons, indicating his efficiency. The up-and-coming Likely would need to overtake the soon-to-be-30 Andrews as the primary receiving tight end either by overtaking him on the depth chart, an injury or an Andrews trade to become a fantasy starter. If that happens, he would be a weekly fantasy starter.

176. WR Tank Dell, Houston Texans

177. TE Kyle Pitts Sr., Atlanta Falcons

Kyle Pitts was drafted earlier than any other tight end in NFL history in 2021. After a promising rookie season, Pitts has failed to finish among the top 12 fantasy tight ends in over 40% of his games in any of the last three seasons. Last season, he was playing three-quarters of Atlanta’s offensive snaps during the first half of the season, but that fell to half of the offensive snaps over the second half of the season, as the Falcons chose to utilize Charlie Woerner more frequently for his run-blocking ability. Pitts shouldn’t be trusted to be a fantasy starter this season, but if he can earn the trust of his coaches and new quarterback Michael Penix Jr., there is room for him to earn more playing time and a higher target rate, which could be enough to be a fantasy starter again.

178. QB Jimmy Garoppolo, Los Angeles Rams

179. RB J.K. Dobbins, Denver Broncos

J.K. Dobbins has seen a rollercoaster of a career, battling injuries and changing roles while also showcasing flashes of brilliance. Last season with the Los Angeles Chargers, he posted his best fantasy season with 14.8 points per game, good for 18th. His future with the Denver Broncos is uncertain, as he joins a crowded backfield with varied usage possibilities under Sean Payton’s system, which historically has utilized multiple backs in different roles. Dobbins’ fantasy relevance will largely hinge on how Denver structures its rushing attack and whether he can secure a consistent role, likely on early downs, although he could be lost in a rotation given the team’s running back depth. While his range of outcomes is vast and projecting his weekly production will be challenging, there’s a possibility he finishes as a top-24 fantasy running back in points per game if he can carve out a substantial role.

180. RB Isaac Guerendo, San Francisco 49ers

Isaac Guerendo enters the 2025 season as a solid handcuff option in fantasy football, positioned behind Christian McCaffrey on the San Francisco 49ers depth chart. He showed promise in 2024 when given opportunities due to injuries, averaging 5.0 yards per carry, seventh among running backs with at least 75 carries, though his 3.0 yards after contact per carry was only 24th. While he likely won’t play many snaps unless McCaffrey is sidelined, Guerendo’s role as an early-down back could make him a valuable fantasy starter for several weeks if an injury occurs, especially with the 49ers utilizing a run-first approach under Kyle Shanahan. Given McCaffrey’s injury history, Guerendo could have his number called.

181. TE Terrance Ferguson, Los Angeles Rams

Ferguson is a more traditional tight end. At 6-foot-5, he plays better when lined up next to the offensive tackles and against zone coverages. He was drafted in the second round by the Los Angeles Rams, where Sean McVay has a long history of taller tight ends who are strong on short targets. Tyler Higbee is locked in as the top tight end this season, which will greatly limit Ferguson’s fantasy value. However, Ferguson should be the tight end of the future, and could have value as a rookie if Higbee is injured.

182. RB Najee Harris, Los Angeles Chargers

Najee Harris, after four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he consistently accumulated high-volume stats but struggled with efficiency, signed with the Los Angeles Chargers. Initially, his fantasy outlook improved due to the Chargers clearing their running back room of J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards. However, the team’s first-round draft pick, Omarion Hampton, significantly diminishes Harris’ potential role. Hampton is projected to be the lead back, leaving Harris likely as a backup who should still receive some carries each week. He is a handcuff option in most fantasy leagues, although he might hold deep-league value in Greg Roman’s run-heavy offense.

183. RB D.J. Giddens, Indianapolis Colts

Giddens was a solid runner during his three years at Kansas State, grading between 85.0-90.0 each season. He also showed some promise as a receiver with 1.24 yards per route run. He was selected in the fifth round by the Indianapolis Colts, where he has an opportunity to become both the third-down back and the primary backup if he can beat out free-agent addition Khalil Herbert. Given Taylor’s recent injury history and declining quality of play, there is a chance there will be games this season with Giddens as the feature back, making him a fine late-round dart throw.

184. WR Tutu Atwell, Los Angeles Rams

Tutu Atwell has had an up-and-down career with the Los Angeles Rams, initially struggling for playing time but stepping up when injuries to Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua occurred. His best stretch came in 2024 across four games, totaling 20 receptions for 284 yards when injuries thrust him back into the starting lineup. Now re-signed to a one-year, $10 million guaranteed contract, Atwell finds himself competing for the third receiver spot alongside Jordan Whittington. Head coach Sean McVay has expressed a desire to better utilize Atwell. If Matthew Stafford can return to his 2021 form, when he threw for 4,886 receiving yards and 41 touchdowns, or if one of the top Rams wide receivers suffers an injury, Atwell would have a chance to be a fantasy starter.

185. QB Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers

Aaron Rodgers, after a storied career including multiple seasons as a top-five fantasy quarterback, enters the 2025 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has a historically run-heavy offense, which contrasts with Rodgers’ pass-heavy background. Despite a dip in his passing grade and fantasy production in recent years, including finishing 27th in fantasy points per game in 2022, he still boasts a touchdown on 6.4% of his attempts over the past five years. While his supporting cast in Pittsburgh might not match his previous elite receivers, he could still be a viable fantasy starter in superflex leagues, even if returning to top-tier fantasy status at age 41 is unlikely.

186. WR Kyle Williams, New England Patriots

Williams is an undersized receiver at 5-foot-1” and 190 pounds. He’s in the bottom 20th percentile in both arm length and hand size. He played primarily on the outside throughout his college career. Typically, receivers of his size are great against zone defense and struggle against man, but that was the opposite for Williams. He wasn’t given many opportunities out of the slot, but he thrived when given the opportunity. He joins a crowded wide receiver room with five wide receivers who averaged at least 22 routes per game over the last three seasons, and two recent high draft picks. It might take some time for Williams to work his way up the depth chart, but there is a chance Williams starts as a rookie.

187. WR Hollywood Brown, Kansas City Chiefs

Hollywood Brown is a fun late-round dart throw with the Kansas City Chiefs. On one hand, he’s never been a top-24 fantasy option and will likely be behind Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy on the depth chart. However, Brown is also a speedy deep threat who hasn’t had the best luck with quarterbacks with good deep ball accuracy. Mahomes’ connection with Tyreek Hill was incredibly valuable for fantasy and real-life purposes, and Brown is the closest thing Mahomes has had to Hill. If the two can have anywhere close to the same connection, that could lead to a very high ceiling. If things aren’t working out early in the year, then it would be fine to drop Brown from your fantasy roster.

188. WR Tre’ Harris, Los Angeles Chargers

Harris spent his last two collegiate seasons as the most impressive Ole Miss wide receiver among a wide receiver rotation. He was imposing as a deep threat. His 675 receiving yards on deep passes over the past two regular seasons ranked sixth-best among all Power-Five receivers, despite missing significant time last season. He was on pace to finish second behind Tetairoa McMillan. He joins a Los Angeles Chargers team that lost its primary deep threat, Joshua Palmer, in free agency. He will need to play a bigger role than just the Chargers’ deep threat to be a fantasy starter.

189. RB MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers

MarShawn Lloyd‘s 2024 season was unfortunately marred by injuries, limiting him to just 14 offensive snaps after being drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round. Despite this, he’s reportedly healthy and ready for training camp in 2025. Lloyd joins a Packers running back room led by Josh Jacobs, who earned a 91.6 offensive grade last season (90.6 in the run game), which makes it unlikely Lloyd can win the starting job. Lloyd will need to compete with Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks for backup snaps, and while the Packers’ offense, which saw Zach Tom jump to an 87.8 run-blocking grade in 2024, offers opportunities, it tends to favor a committee approach and could lean more toward the passing game in the upcoming season. Ultimately, Lloyd remains a late-round fantasy football option who is a handcuff for Jacobs, requiring patience from fantasy managers who hope for an opportunity should Jacobs miss time.

190. WR Joshua Palmer, Buffalo Bills

191. TE Harold Fannin Jr., Cleveland Browns

192. RB Rachaad White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Rachaad White earned the Tampa Bay Buccaneers‘ starting job as a rookie in 2022, and he ended up leading all running backs in snaps in 2023. He was a top-five fantasy running back in total points and top 10 in points per game, entirely from volume. White’s quality of play improved in 2024, but the Buccaneers added Bucky Irving, who was a better runner and receiver. By the end of the 2024 season, White was strictly a passing-down back, and that’s likely how White will be used this season. This means White is simply a solid handcuff option, but he should score more fantasy points than most backups, giving him more value in larger leagues.

193. RB Kyle Monangai, Chicago Bears

194. WR Calvin Austin III, Pittsburgh Steelers

Calvin Austin III enters the 2025 season with an opportunity to be a regular fantasy starter for the Steelers, positioned as the likely Z receiver after offseason moves, including the D.K. Metcalf addition. His performance improved toward the end of last season, showing flashes of big-play ability with 13.9% of his receptions going for at least 30 yards, sixth-best among wide receivers, and he excelled when lined up out wide, boasting 1.51 yards per route run from that position. However, his fantasy outlook hinges significantly on the Steelers’ potential trade activity, particularly for another wide receiver like Allen Lazard or Romeo Doubs, which could drastically cut into his target share and determine whether the offensive scheme leans more toward Aaron Rodgers‘ pass-heavy approach rather than Arthur Smith’s run-centric tendencies.

195. RB Kendre Miller, New Orleans Saints

Kendre Miller presents a high-risk, high-reward late-round option at running back.. While he boasts impressive per-play numbers, including ranking in the top six in both avoided tackles per run and yards per route run over the last two seasons, his extensive injury history and the Devin Neal addition cast uncertainty over his role. There is at least a chance he can outplay Alvin Kamara in the run game, potentially allowing him to lead the team in carries. The two have identical yards per carry, while Miller has earned more yards after contact per attempt and twice as many avoided tackles per run. Miller has a slightly higher first-down rate. There is a seven-year age gap between Kamara and Miller, so Miller is more likely to improve while Kamara is more likely to decline. However, there is also a chance Neal or Clyde Edwards-Helaire can overtake Miller for the backup job.

196. RB Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams

Blake Corum enters the 2025 fantasy football season in a precarious position, much like last year. His value hinges entirely on becoming the Los Angeles Rams‘ starting running back, a role currently held by Kyren Williams. Last season, Corum averaged just 3.6 yards per carry and primarily played only one drive per game until Week 18, when a forearm fracture prematurely ended his only start. Rams head coach Sean McVay has a uniquely clear history of utilizing one clear runner over his backups. Rookie Jarquez Hunter‘s presence makes it a little less likely that Corum will become the starter if he falls below Hunter on the depth chart. However, Williams hasn’t necessarily played well enough to remain the starter, and his contract year and situation could complicate matters for Williams. Corum remains a high-end handcuff who needs to overtake Williams to have any fantasy value.

197. RB Will Shipley, Philadelphia Eagles

198. WR Alec Pierce, Indianapolis Colts

Alec Pierce is a risky fantasy option for 2025, as he is largely dependent on Anthony Richardson remaining the Colts’ quarterback. Pierce’s usage as a deep threat, exemplified by his league-leading 22.8-yard average depth of target and 45.5% deep-target rate in 2024, makes him boom-or-bust. He had three games of 120-plus receiving yards and a touchdown and several games with minimal production last season. His 30.7 yards per win in 2024 and 67.7 yards per loss further highlight his reliance on comeback situations. While his upside is high with Richardson at the helm, Daniel Jones taking over quarterback duties would likely render Pierce irrelevant in fantasy.

199. WR Michael Wilson, Arizona Cardinals

Michael Wilson, entering his third season with the Arizona Cardinals, has seen both opportunity and inconsistency, starting opposite top receivers but struggling to maintain a high target rate. His target rate has been around 14% in both seasons, playing the third option in the offense behind Trey McBride, Hollywood Brown as a rookie and Marvin Harrison Jr. last season. The Cardinals’ offense remained practically identical to last season, so we can generally expect more of the same. Unless he improves as a player to warrant a higher target rate and the Cardinals’ offense improves enough to maintain three fantasy-relevant receivers, Wilson will remain someone to leave on the waiver wire.

200. QB Joe Flacco, Cleveland Browns

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