2025 New York Giants Fantasy Preview
2025 New York Giants Fantasy Preview The Giants bottomed out last year, going 3-14. Yet, ownership retained both GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll. However, there was significant roster turnover as the regime scrambles to retain their jobs for one more season. A solid draft gives some hope for 2025, but competing in the treacherous NFC East won’t be easy. New York wisely moved on from Daniel Jones, who will be replaced by veteran Russell Wilson. Although he’s not the quarterback he once was, Wilson is an adequate NFL starter. He protects the ball, which is a welcome change. Along with Wilson, Jameis Winston gives the club solid veteran depth. The club also made a splash in the draft by trading back up into the first round to secure a future franchise signal caller. Jaxson Dart is accurate, has excellent ball placement, an NFL arm, and can be a dangerous rushing threat. Don’t be shocked if he gets a shot at playing this year if Wilson falters. The Draft also brought depth to the backfield. Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo is a favorite of the analytics crowd, reminding many of Austin Ekeler. Skattebo loves to lower his shoulder and create havoc after contact. He’s also an excellent receiver. Expect the Giants to employ a committee, with Tyrone Tracy retaining most of the early-down work and Skattebo playing a change-of-pace role. Both are desirable RB3 targets with RB2 potential. Russell Wilson’s arrival should mean good things for Malik Nabers. Nabers missed two games but still absorbed 170 targets, just five off the NFL lead. The dynamic rookie finished 8th in fantasy points per game despite starring in an offense that ranked 28th in passing. Nabers is a superstar and the early favorite to lead the entire NFL in targets. Daboll retains the same supporting cast, ensuring Nabers will be a highly sought-after first-round target. Wan’Dale Robinson ran 78.1 percent of his snaps out of the slot and finished as a low-end WR3. Darius Slayton is locked into the WR3 spot but took a step back last year due to the lousy QB play. No New York tight end finished inside the top 36 fantasy scorers last season. Rookie Theo Johnson was starting to emerge before a foot injury ended his season. Johnson was a fourth-round selection by this staff last season and will open his sophomore campaign as the starter. He has modest fantasy value but will be hard-pressed to rank inside the top 20 options in this offense. Fantasy Grade: D QB Wilson, Russell, NYG [QB1] Wilson took over as Pittsburgh’s starter in Week 7 and played adequately. In 11 games, he had four QB1 weeks and four performances outside of the weekly top 20. That’s not exactly what fantasy managers are looking for. Wilson ranked 17th in fantasy points per game, 24th in EPA, and ran for just 14 yards per game. The modest one-year deal Wilson signed with the Giants indicates that he is viewed as a bridge quarterback. Additionally, the Giants play the league’s toughest schedule this season, further limiting Wilson’s potential. Fantasy enthusiasts can just hope Wilson will target Malik Nabers early and often. ADVICE: Middling QB2 with limited upside. QB Winston, Jameis, NYG [QB2] Winston’s YOLO approach would have been great for Malik Nabers. Alas, he’ll sit behind Russell Wilson. But with this Giants’ staff on this ice, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Winston earn starts this season. That puts him on the dynasty Superflex radar. RB Tracy, Tyrone, NYG [RB1] Tracy is a volatile RB2 for 2025 after a promising 2024 (839 rushing yards, 5 TDs, 284 receiving yards, 1 TD, RB26 in PPR). Advanced metrics reveal inefficiencies: 2.84 yards after contact (26th), 34th in rush grade, 28th in Elusive Rating (PFF), and one of the worst EPAs (-24.6) in football. His 4.4 YPC and 34 forced missed tackles (35th) highlight explosiveness but inconsistency. Also, rookie Cam Skattebo, who stands out as a receiver with a nose for the stripe, threatens Tracy’s 58.2 percent snap share. ADVICE: Tracy will have a tough time repeating last year’s surprising numbers, making him a middling RB3. RB Skattebo, Cam, NYG [RB2] Sleeper The dynasty and fantasy community loves Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo. At 5-9 and 219 pounds, Skattebo’s bruising style and versatility shine. In 2024, he racked up 1,715 rushing yards, 21 TDs, and 45 receptions for 605 yards and 3 TDs, totaling 2,320 scrimmage yards. His 4.09 YAC per attempt and 102 forced missed tackles (second in FBS) highlight his elusiveness. With a 15 percent target share and 11.1 yards per reception, he’s a dual-threat weapon. Russell Wilson likes to target his backs, so Skattebo has a path to immediate PPR relevance. ADVICE: Mid-round sleeper with burst (89th-percentile), red-zone upside, and refined receiving chops. RB Singletary, Devin, NYG [RB3] Singletary was phased out of New York’s offense last season once Tyrone Tracy got up to speed. Now, Cam Skattebo is another obstacle in the way of Singletary, who is barely fantasy-relevant. WR Nabers, Malik, NYG [WR1] Nabers impressed in his rookie season with 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns, despite a rotating cast of quarterbacks. With Russell Wilson now at the helm, his efficiency is set to increase, and he already led the league in 2024 with 11 targets per game. Wilson had the 3rd best accuracy rate in 2024 at 68 percent. The Giants made no significant changes to the receiving corps, so Nabers’s role shouldn’t change. Malike Nabers’s playmaking ability makes him a breakout candidate for 2025. ADVICE: Explosive WR1 upside with a rising floor—target in the late first round. WR Robinson, Wan’Dale, NYG [WR2] One of the most surprising stats from 2024: Wan’Dale Robinson tied D.J. Moore for 10th among all WRs in targets (140) and ran the second-most slot snaps (640). However, Robinson didn’t get much fantasy production from all those opportunities. He ranked 102nd in fantasy points per target (1.31) and had one of the worst
2025 Dallas Cowboys Fantasy Preview
2025 Dallas Cowboys Fantasy Preview Queue up “Ch-Ch-Changes” from David Bowie as background music. With owner Jerry Jones and executive VP Stephen Jones under pressure to rebound, the Cowboys faced significant roster turnover and a coaching shakeup after a disappointing 7-10 finish. And with expensive extensions for QB Dak Prescott and WR CeeDee Lamb, very little cap maneuverability. With two new coordinators and a new head coach in former OC Brian Schottenheimer, 2025 could be a year for Cowboys fans to “turn and face the strain.” Prescott’s season ended with a Week 9 hamstring injury in Atlanta. Before that, Prescott had his worst fantasy output since his rookie campaign. He ranked 18th with 0.08 EPA per play and 20th with a 46.7 percent success rate. Additionally, he isn’t the runner he once was. With a questionable supporting cast and an offensive line that is rebuilding, Prescott is a mid-range QB2 that will go undrafted in many single-QB leagues. Dallas was thought to be in the market for a first-round running back. However, the retirement of G Zack Martin and little cap space prompted a draft focus on fortifying the trenches. They brought in veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders on team-friendly short-term deals. It projects to be another split backfield, with Williams offering more fantasy appeal due to his pass-catching prowess. The draft did bring Texas alum Jaydon Blue, who ran the fastest 40 (4.28) in the 2025 running back class. Blue also ranked fourth in the class in yards after contact per attempt and second with a 25 percent target share. He’s not built to be a three-down workhorse, but he has enough big-play ability for fantasy managers to rejoice, “You’re my boy, Blue!” when he emerges as a game-breaker. Before the 2025 NFL Draft, Dallas employed one of the weakest wide receiving corps in football. However, after the draft, the Cowboys *checks notes* added…nobody? That is, until Jones overpaid for George Pickens, who the Steelers didn’t want. Pickens is a malcontent, but he is entering a contract year. If he’s a good citizen, he’ll be a big upgrade at WR2 over Jalen Tolbert, who drops down to WR3. Kavonte Turpin offers some big-play ability, particularly in the return game, and also warrants attention in the closing rounds. Expect the club to be active trying to attract a veteran wideout. Perhaps a reunion with Amari Cooper? Tight end Jake Ferguson missed three games with a concussion and fell to 24th in fantasy points per game. A full season of Dak Prescott would help, but Ferguson is just a modest TE2 with some week-to-week streaming value for managers who punt the position. Fantasy Grade: C+ QB Prescott, Dak, DAL [QB1] After finishing 4th in fantasy points per game in 2023, Dak Prescott regressed to 22nd before his 2024 season in Week 9 after suffering a hamstring avulsion. From a weekly standpoint, last year was the poorest performance of Prescott’s career. He no longer makes an impact as a runner, and ADOT has declined for three consecutive seasons. However, the addition of George Pickens should help, and Dallas ranked 1st in pace of play and 4th in plays per game (39.7) under Brian Schottenheimer, who is now the head coach. Prescott was QB3 as recently as 2023 and is a sleeper to outproduce his deflated ADP. ADVICE: Mid-range QB2 with QB1 upside. QB Milton, Joe, DAL [QB2] There are reports that Milton was traded because he viewed himself as a starting quarterback. That wasn’t going to happen in New England, which landed Drake Maye as their franchise signal caller last April. But could it happen in Dallas? Dak Prescott missed nine games with a hamstring injury, but he wasn’t playing all that well. However, Prescott’s contract ties him to Dallas until 2028, leaving Milton to high-end reserve duties. Milton is athletic, posting an 88th percentile agility score, and might possess the strongest arm in the league. He’s a name to know in dynasty formats. ADVICE: High-end handcuff to Dak Prescott in Superflex leagues. RB Williams, Javonte, DAL [RB1] Per FantasyLife’s Ian Hartitz, Javonte Williams is a middling running back, ranking 29th in explosive run rate, 32nd in yards per tote, and 35th in yards over expected per carry. These are woefully unimpressive metrics. Williams is a plus receiver, but isn’t breaking tackles or creating yards. He’ll likely be stuck in a committee and could get passed on the depth chart by speedy Texas rookie Jaydon Blue. ADVICE: Williams looks like he’ll be part of a committee but doesn’t have much upside as a runner. RB Blue, Jaydon, DAL [RB2] Sleeper Jaydon Blue, the Dallas Cowboys’ 2025 fifth-round pick, is a fantasy football sleeper with significant upside. At Texas, he tallied 730 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 134 carries (5.4 YPC), adding 42 receptions for 368 yards and six receiving scores in 2024. His 4.38-second 40-yard dash time was the second-fastest among incoming rookie rushers. Blue’s dual-threat ability and elite speed could earn him early touches in Dallas’ revamped offense. While ball security (seven fumbles over two seasons) is a concern, his receiving skills and agility make him a valuable late-round fantasy stash, especially in PPR formats. ADVICE: Sleeper to emerge as the best fantasy option on the Cowboys. RB Sanders, Miles, DAL [RB3] ADVICE: Sanders is in play for a rotational spot in Dallas. He’s a decent receiver and scored 11 touchdowns in 2022. He’s worth a late-round flier on the chance he emerges as the Cowboys’ starter at some point in 2025. WR Lamb, CeeDee, DAL [WR1] Lamb remains the centerpiece of the Cowboys’ passing attack. Over the first eight weeks, Lamb started as a top-seven fantasy wide receiver, averaging 18.9 fantasy points per game. Despite some inconsistencies in 2024, due to an injury to QB Dak Prescott, he still posted over 1,100 receiving yards. The addition of WR George Pickens should help Lamb avoid as many double teams, creating better efficiency. With a healthy Dak Prescott and
2025 Los Angeles Chargers Fantasy Preview
2025 Los Angeles Chargers Fantasy Preview Jim Harbaugh’s first season in Los Angeles was a racing success. The Chargers improved from 5-12 in 2023 to 11-7 and a Wild Card playoff appearance in Year One of their rebuild. Harbaugh’s immediate impact saw the club climb from 28th in defense to 11th. The offense regressed slightly, but injuries played a big role in that. With plenty of cap space and key reinforcements via free agency and the draft, the 2025 Chargers are trending up. QB Justin Herbert gutted out leg and foot injuries to start all 18 games. In his first season in Greg Roman’s system, Herbert set career-highs in yards per attempt (7.7), ADOT (9.0), QB rating (101.7), and threw the fewest interceptions (3) in the league. The touchdown numbers dipped, but Herbert also took the most sacks of his career (41). L.A. signed Mekhi Becton and Andre James in free agency to help protect Herbert. Other additions in the backfield and at wideout will also help. Even battling injuries throughout the year, Herbert still ranked 15th in fantasy points per game and rushed for 306 yards and two scores. He’s a sleeper pick to post top-10 fantasy numbers and can be targeted much later in drafts. The Chargers improved from 96.6 rushing yards per game to 110.7 in 2024. J.K. Dobbins averaged 14.8 fantasy points per game but will be replaced by the tandem of Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris. Hampton was selected No. 22 overall and profiles as a downhill runner who will fit well in Roman’s scheme. Hampton has an intriguing blend of size (5-11, 221), speed (4.47 40-yard dash), and power. Harris has rushed for 1,000-plus yards in all four of his NFL seasons, giving Harbaugh one of the top tandems in the NFL. Expect the Chargers to be among the most run-heavy offenses, with plenty of play-action opportunities for Herbert to exploit. Ladd McConkey was sensational as a rookie, snagging 82-of-112 targets for 1,149 yards and seven scores in 16 games. He finished his first season as the WR13 and is now firmly ranked in WR1 territory. The Chargers also re-signed Mike Williams and used a second-rounder on sizable Mississippi wideout Tre Harris. Harris was a yards per route run terror who led the nation in receiving yards per game. The rookie will be an instant upgrade over the inconsistent Josh Palmer. The tight end rotation that Harbaugh employed last season looks to be back, this time, with newly signed Tyler Conklin competing with Will Dissly for snaps. Both options lack upside because of their unpredictable usage. They should only be viewed as reserves to target late in deeper leagues. Fantasy Grade: C+ QB Herbert, Justin, LAC [QB1] On the surface, Justin Herbert had a modest showing in 2024, but Herbert gutted through several injuries and guided the Chargers to an improbable Wild Card appearance. Despite playing in Greg Roman’s run-first scheme that ranked 28th in pace of play, Herbert ranked 15th in fantasy points per game. Accuracy was key, as Herbert threw a league-low three interceptions and shined in deep-ball accuracy (5th in deep-ball completion rate). Play-action was key, and with the Chargers signing Najee Harris and drafting Omarion Hampton in the first round, look for Herbert to continue to game manage and take deep shots. ADVICE: Mid-round value pick with top 10 upside. RB Hampton, Omarion, LAC [RB1] Omarion Hampton joins a crowded Chargers backfield with Najee Harris. However, this staff targeted Hampton in the first round when running back wasn’t LA’s biggest need. Hampton’s powerful running and superior pass-catching ability, akin to Nick Chubb, position him as a mid-tier RB2 in PPR leagues. In 2024, Chargers’ running backs recorded just 43 receptions for 270 yards and two touchdowns on 55 targets. That should trend up with Hampton replacing J.K. Dobbins. There is a chance that Jim Harbaugh opens the season with a committee, so Hampton could get off to a slow start. ADVICE: Three-down talent on a run-first team that could be limited to committee work. RB Harris, Najee, LAC [RB2] Harris looked like a quality RB2 before the Chargers selected Omarion Hampton with the 22nd overall pick. Hampton (4.46 40) is faster than Harris (4.57), is a better receiver, and has first-round draft capital. Clearly, the staff liked what Hampton did at North Carolina. Harris has been sturdy, playing all 17 games and rushing for 1,000-plus yards in all four of his seasons. But this is likely to be a committee backfield led by Hampton. The Chargers project to be one of the run-heaviest teams in the league, but Harris is unlikely to command enough touches to post another RB2 campaign. ADVICE: RB3/4 with limited path to being a consistent fantasy starter. WR McConkey, Ladd, LAC [WR1] McConkey exceeded expectations in his rookie campaign, pacing the 2024 class with 2.6 yards per route run and finishing as the WR13 in total fantasy points. From Weeks 8 through the playoffs, he surged to WR10 levels, drawing a 25% target share and averaging 98.7 yards and 16.4 fantasy points per game, trailing only Ja’Marr Chase over that stretch. Although the Chargers drafted Omarion Hampton in Round 1, potentially shifting toward the run, McConkey’s late-season dominance remains impossible to ignore. His connection with Justin Herbert is already elite, and with the coaching staff remaining intact, McConkey is set up for a big leap in year two. ADVICE: High-floor WR2–a mind 2nd round target. WR Harris, Tre, LAC [WR2] Tre Harris had a standout college career at Louisiana Tech and Ole Miss, amassing 220 receptions, 3,532 yards, and 29 touchdowns over four seasons. His receiving yards grew annually (562, 935, 985, 1,030), with explosive play at Ole Miss (18.2, 17.2 yards per catch). Despite a groin injury sidelining him for five games last season, Harris shone in 2023, surpassing 100 yards in five games. Harris has good size (6-2, 205), 2nd-round NFL Draft capital, and landed with a Chargers’ offense that needs a perimeter
2025 Las Vegas Raiders Fantasy Preview
2025 Las Vegas Raiders Preview Perhaps no team needed a total cultural change as badly as the Las Vegas Raiders. Mission accomplished. Enter first-time general manager John Spytek, the former assistant GM in Tampa and an integral part of Tampa’s top-5 2025 NFL Draft haul. On the sidelines, the Raiders hired a proven coach in Pete Carroll. Collectively, the new regime feels like their rebuild began last season, and 2025 is prime for a new era. Refreshingly, an era of optimism. The first order of business for the club was trading for Carroll’s former quarterback, Geno Smith. Smith quietly threw for a career-best 4,320 yards and a 70.4 percent completion rate in 2024. He will bring much-needed stability to a woefully inadequate position since the franchise released Derek Carr ahead of the 2023 season. Smith is unlikely to post top-10 fantasy numbers with this supporting cast, but he can be a reliable streamer with week-to-week QB upside. No. 6 overall pick Ashton Jeanty profiles as the next great RB1 for years to come. Jeanty is a three-down workhorse with elite tackle-breaking ability, strong contact balance, and superb vision. He led the nation in yards after contact twice, including a record-shattering 1,970 in 2024. And the fit couldn’t have been better. The Raiders had very little depth in the backfield, assuring Jeanty will get all the work he can handle on his compact frame. Instant first-round RB1. WR Jakobi Meyers finished as the WR20 after setting career-best marks in targets (129), receptions (87), and receiving yards (1,027). Meyers once again proved to be a savvy mid-round draft value but remains a WR2 masquerading as a team’s WR1. The 2025 NFL Draft brought more depth to a receiving corps needing a youth infusion. Second-rounder Jack Bech is a favorite of the dynasty football community with sticky hands coming off a Senior Bowl MVP performance. Bech can also be employed all over the field. Fourth-rounder Dont’e Thornton is huge (6-5, 214) and is a dark horse to push Tre Tucker for playing time. Brock Bowers burst onto the scene, breaking the rookie reception record and becoming the second consecutive (after Sam LaPorta) first-year player to lead the tight end position in fantasy scoring. His 153 targets were third in the NFL, and he caught fewer than three balls only once.. And he didn’t just make an impression on fantasy managers, but also on his new signal-caller Smith, who told The Athletic that Bowers “is one of the best tight ends in the league already, and I still think he’s got so much room to improve. A big part of my job is to help him do that.” Bowers was a league winner last season and will be the top-ranked tight end in every format. Fantasy Grade: C QB Smith, Geno, LVR [QB1] Reunited and it feels so good. When the Raiders plucked Pete Carroll out of retirement, one of the first orders of business for Carroll was to engineer a trade for his old quarterback, Geno Smith. Carroll recognized the potential in Smith in Seattle. In two years together, Smith posted QB5 and QB19 numbers. Last year, without Carroll, Smith threw for a career-high 4,320 yards and thrived throwing the ball 20-plus yards, a staple of Raiders’ offenses. Smith brings stability and leadership to a young Las Vegas roster and projects to quietly be a solid QB2. ADVICE: Underrated QB2 who can be a decent streaming option week-to-week. RB Jeanty, Ashton, LVR [RB1] Here are the categories that Ashton Jeanty led in FBS in 2024: attempts (313), rushing yards (2,287), TDs (28), yards after contact (5.42/att.), missed tackles forced (125), first downs (106), and breakaway yards (1,247). These world-class metrics are indicative of how dominant Jeanty was at Boise State and why he’s considered the best incoming rookie rusher since Saquon Barkley. And as luck would have it, Jeanty landed in the perfect spot as Pete Carroll’s next Marshawn Lynch. Jeanty is a three-down workhorse who could lead the league in touches in his first season. ADVICE: Every bit worthy of a first-round selection in every fantasy format. RB Mostert, Raheem, LVR [RB2] ADVICE: Aging veteran won’t see much of a role playing behind Ashton Jeanty. Mostert is relegated to a handcuff role for fantasy managers lucky enough to land Jeanty in Round One. WR Meyers, Jakobi, LVR [WR1] Sleeper Jakobi Meyers was one of fantasy’s unheralded stars last season. Meyers had 10 games with nine or more targets, eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards for the first time, and finished as the WR20 overall. Meyers had the most targets (126) without a drop in the league last season. Since moving to the Raiders, Meyers has run 69.8 percent of his routes from the perimeter after being used inside in New England. However, a new coach, a first-round running back, and added target competition are obstacles that will make repeating those outstanding numbers challenging. ADVICE: Remains an underrated value in the middle rounds who provides a steady source of targets and receptions. WR Bech, Jack, LVR [WR2] Sleeper Jack Bech’s older brother, Tiger Bech, was killed in the New Orleans terrorist attack on New Year’s Eve. Jack, wearing his brother’s No.7 jersey, then won Senior Bowl MVP with a walk-off TD grab. In addition to that inspirational moment, Bech has good size (6-1, 214), sticky hands, outstanding ball tracking skills, and uses leverage well. He had a 62/1,034/9 season at TCU in 2024 that resulted in Second-team All-Big 12 accolades. Bech also landed in a great location with a Raiders’ offense that needed a youth infusion. Bech profiles as a reliable possession receiver. ADVICE: Bech’s hands, ability to create space, and opportunity make him one of the top late-round sleeper wideouts. WR Tucker, Tre, LVR [WR3] ADVICE: Tucker has made strides in each of his two seasons. He’ll enter camp as the Raiders’ No. 2 but will face stiff competition from rookies Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton Jr. WR Thornton, Dont’e, LVR [WR4] Super
2025 Kansas City Chiefs Fantasy Preview
2025 Kansas City Chiefs Fantasy Preview The Chiefs won another AFC title, but the humiliating blowout loss to the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. Andy Reid somehow got 17 wins out of a team that regressed to 17th in total offense and scored just 22.6 points per game. Kansas City’s defense, however, was exemplary. For fantasy football, the main concern is if this regression is permanent or if the Chiefs can rebound after two ‘down’ seasons for Patrick Mahomes. After posting overall QB1 numbers in 2022, Mahomes barely qualified as a QB1 in 2025. He posted his fewest passing yards (3,928) and touchdowns (26) since becoming a starter. With a promising second-year class of signal-callers, Mahomes is no longer a locked-in top-5 fantasy option. Instead, he should be viewed as a solid QB1, but no longer one for fantasy managers to go out of their way to target early on draft day. Kansas City’s backfield will be productive, but not necessarily in a predictive manner for fantasy purposes. Kareem Hunt re-signed, which indicates the committee backfield with Isiah Pacheco will continue. Additionally, the addition of Elijah Mitchell adds another player to the mix. Pacheco’s stock has plummeted, making him and Hunt mere late-round fliers. Overall, Kansas City’s receiving corps has three fantasy options worth targeting and offers some hope that the powerhouse offenses we’re accustomed to can return. The Chiefs re-signed Marquise Brown, who missed most of the 2024 campaign. Rashee Rice got off to a fast start before tearing his LCL in Week 4. Rice is expected to be fully recovered and ready to resume his role as KC’s No. 1 wideout. 2024 first-rounder Xavier Worthy produced nine touchdowns but never hit 80 receiving yards in a regular-season tilt. Rookie Jalen Royals and veteran Juju Smith-Schuster will vie for reserve roles. Gone are the days of TE Travis Kelce carrying fantasy squads to titles. Kelce, who turns 35 in October, is on a three-year slide in receptions, yards, touchdowns, and yards after catch. He should still be viewed as a fantasy TE1, but the days of dominating with Mahomes/Kelce stacks appear firmly in the past. No. 2 tight end Noah Gray has made strides in each of his four NFL seasons and could factor into Kansas City’s weekly game plan. Gray offers plenty of late-round sleeper appeal for fantasy managers with deeper rosters. Fantasy Grade: B- QB Mahomes, Patrick, KC [QB1] One down season is a coincidence, but Patrick Mahomes has now had two rather disappointing campaigns. Granted, he set the bar incredibly high, but we’re starting to wonder if this is who Mahomes is now. His yardage, touchdowns, adjusted completion rate, and yards per attempt have all declined in three consecutive years. Despite an improved supporting cast, Mahomes bottomed out in 2024, finishing as QB11. With most of the same group back, it’s now hard to see Mahomes rebounding to his previous glory days. Instead, view him for what he has been recently: a decent QB1 who lacks a path to top-5 numbers. ADVICE: Decent QB1 well behind the top tier. QB Minshew, Gardner, KC [QB2] If Patrick Mahomes misses time, Minshew will be in a prime position to throw three touchdowns and two interceptions a week. A name to keep in mind in really deep Superflex formats. RB Pacheco, Isiah, KC [RB1] Isiah Pacheco was a hot commodity last summer but had a forgettable, injury-marred season (fractured fibula, 310 rushing yards, one TD in seven games). He got 41 touches in KC’s first two games before sitting out until Week 13. Once he returned, Pacheco was clearly behind Kareem Hunt. With Hunt back in Kansas City, Andy Reid will resort to a committee backfield, with Elijah Mitchell also in play. Pacheco’s high-energy style gives him the most potential, but Hunt’s presence means fantasy managers should approach this backfield with caution. ADVICE: Has the highest ceiling in Kansas City’s backfield, but Pacheco looks like an RB4/Flex option at best. RB Hunt, Kareem, KC [RB2] Hunt took over as Kansas City’s main back after Isiah Pacheco fractured his fibula in Week 2. Andy Reid re-signed Hunt fairly early in the off-season, indicating that he will have a role with the Chiefs in 2025. Hunt has lost his burst, accounting for just 2.86 yards created per touch (51st) and ranking 41st in explosive play rate (71.4). But he did rack up 50 red-zone touches and will play valuable snaps in a high-octane Chiefs’ offense. That gives Hunt RB4/flex value. ADVICE: The Chiefs seem destined to use multiple backs, and Andy Reid likes what Hunt offers. He’s got week-to-week flex value. RB Smith, Brashard, KC [RB3] Sleeper As for the question of which KC back fantasy zealots should target, take a late-round stab on Brashard Smith. Smith’s usage in the passing game is intriguing, and he’s been seen throughout OTAs lining up in the slot. He racked up 1,659 yards and 18 scores last year and caught 108 passes in college. He also blazed a 4.39 40, making him an interesting weapon in Andy Reid’s offense. Read more about Smith in Jody Smith’s Preseason Pro. RB Mitchell, Elijah, KC [RB4] ADVICE: After three injury-marred seasons in San Francisco, where he averaged 4.7 yards per carry, Mitchell has an opportunity to carve out a valuable role in a Kansas City backfield that is decidedly unsettled. Solid late-round target in deeper leagues. WR Rice, Rashee, KC [WR1] Rashee Rice was off to a blistering start in 2024 before a knee injury ended his second season in Week 3. The good news on that front is that Rice did not tear his ACL and is already participating in OTAs. Before the injury, Rice looked like a WR1, averaging 96 receiving yards per game and scoring twice. Year Three breakouts are a popular target for fantasy managers, and Rice is shaping up to have his first 1,000-yard season. UPDATE: Rice is looking at a 4-6 game suspension THIS YEAR, which complicates his fantasy outlook.
2025 Denver Broncos Fantasy Preview
2025 Denver Broncos Fantasy Preview The Denver Broncos were one of the league’s biggest surprises last year, making the playoffs after a 10-7 season that far surpassed the preseason over/under of 5.5 wins. Sean Payton did a tremendous job rebuilding both sides of the ball and hit a home run with first-year quarterback Bo Nix. Integral to Denver’s success is an offensive line that ranked first in pass protection. Nix jelled after a slow start. He averaged 165 passing yards with one touchdown and four interceptions in his first four starts. After that, Nix totaled 31 touchdowns and eight picks the rest of the way. With an improving cast of pass-catchers supporting him, Nix enters his second pro season firmly in fantasy QB1 territory. Payton has long preferred a committee backfield approach. However, with Javonte Williams in Dallas, Payton nabbed UCF RB RJ Harvey with the 60th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Harvey became just the fourth running back taken before Day 3 of a draft by Payton. The other three- Reggie Bush, Mark Ingram, and Alvin Kamara. Harvey is a tackle-breaking machine and offers a three-down skill set. One of the top sleeper RBs of 2025. Courtland Sutton returns as the top wideout in Denver. Sutton had the best season of his career with Nix, posting WR15 numbers that included five games with 95-plus yards in the second half of the season. Marvin Mims also excelled down the stretch and will be one of the top third-year breakout wide receivers to target. Third-round Illinois WR Pat Bryant has excellent hands and shows well in contested-catch situations. Payton compared the rookie to Michael Thomas. He’s the favorite to earn Denver’s WR3 role. Evan Engram signed a two-year, $23 million deal to stabilize Denver’s tight end position. Payton’s offense has an extensive history of utilizing the tight end heavily, and Engram will be a massive upgrade over Denver’s previous trio of unassuming veterans. Engram posted back-to-back top-5 fantasy finishes in 2022 and 2023 and has sneaky potential to contend for those lofty numbers again in 2025. Fantasy Grade: B- QB Nix, Bo, DEN [QB1] One of the biggest surprises of last season, Bo Nix finishing as the QB9 overall. His 5.1 percent touchdown rate surpassed rookie-year marks of Joe Burrow and C.J. Stroud. Nix amassed 3,775 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, and 430 rushing yards with four scores, ranking fifth among quarterbacks in carries. Nix demonstrated deep-ball prowess, completing 31 of 73 passes over 20 air yards for 932 yards and eight touchdowns. His explosive play rating (EPX) of 103.2 ranked 14th league-wide. With Sean Payton’s system and Denver’s strong offensive line, Nix projects as a high-floor QB1 in 2025 drafts ADVICE: Value target in the second tier of fantasy quarterbacks. RB Harvey, RJ, DEN [RB1] Sleeper Sean Payton has only selected three running backs before Day 3 of any NFL Draft. Those backs, Reggie Bush, Mark Ingram, and Alvin Kamara, turned out to be excellent fantasy bets. R.J. Harvey rushed for over 1,400 yards in back-to-back seasons at UCF and showed elite tackle-breaking ability. In 2024, Harvey ranked 2nd in FBS in breakaway runs (32), 7th in missed tackles forced (69), scored 22 touchdowns, and reeled in 20 catches. Harvey checks all the boxes to be a three-down weapon and landed with a coach who knows how to make that happen. ADVICE: One of the top sleepers to target, with top-15 upside in Sean Payton’s scheme. RB Dobbins, J.K., DEN [RB2] The Broncos signed Dobbins to a one-year deal. This is good news for Dobbins, but bad for RJ Harvey and the Denver backfield from a fantasy perspective. It looks like the Broncos will stick with a frustrating committee, limiting the potential for each player. RB McLaughlin, Jaleel, DEN [RB3] McLaughlin got an extended look down the stretch, surpassing double-digit carries in three of his final four outings. However, Sean Payton using Day Two draft capital on RJ Harvey ends any chance McLaughlin had of making a fantasy impact in his third season. Harvey will be given every opportunity to command a three-down workhorse role, which will reduce McLaughlin and Audric Estime to change-of-pace duties. McLaughlin is a decent receiver who caught 24 of his 27 targets in 2024. Expect him to see limited carries this season as Harvey’s understudy. ADVICE: Change-of-pace option with limited upside. RB Estime, Audric, DEN [RB4] ADVICE: Estime is over two years younger than R.J. Harvey, who is expected to lead Denver’s backfield. Of course, Sean Payton isn’t adverse to trotting out a committee, so Estime makes sense as a late-round flier. WR Sutton, Courtland, DEN [WR1] The ascension of Bo Nix led to a career-best 14.8 PPR points per game average for Courtland Sutton, who finished as the overall WR15. Sutton was a man-coverage killer, who ranked 2nd among all wideouts with 1,787 air yards and 3rd in contested catch rate. He ended the season on a heater, catching 45-of-77 targets for 582 yards and six touchdowns in Denver’s final eight regular-season contests. He’s indisputably Denver’s No. 1 wide receiver and could benefit from Sean Payton’s reinforcements that arrived in the draft. ADVICE: Locked-in No. 1 wideout on an offense that is trending up. Sutton is an excellent WR2 target for fantasy managers who attack RB early. WR Mims, Marvin, DEN [WR2] Sleeper If you’re looking for players who ended the year on a hot streak, then Marvin Mims is your guy. Over the final three games of the 2024 season, Mims had 16 receptions for 216 yards and four touchdowns. That average of 20.6 PPR points per game ranked 7th for Weeks 16-18. After a nearly invisible first half of the season, Mims became a factor in Denver’s offense beginning in Week 10. From that point on, he averaged 14.4 PPR points per game, which would have ranked as the WR24 for the full season. Mims excels at creating separation, and Sean Payton finally figured it out. ADVICE: Must-have mid-round sleeper with
The 2025 Fantasy Football Draft Kit
FullTime Fantasy presents our 2025 Fantasy Football Draft Kit that will have you DOMINATING your competition all season long!
2025 Tennessee Titans Fantasy Preview
2025 Tennessee Titans Fantasy Preview Those sweet Oilers throwbacks were about the only positive thing to happen to the Tennessee Titans in 2024. Sadly, ditching those duds is part of the new vision in Tennessee, where the franchise will attempt to move forward with second-year head coach Brian Callahan and a new franchise signal-caller. Selected first overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, Cam Ward will be sporting Warren Moon’s old No. 1 and represents a much-needed franchise reset for the Titans. Ward has a talented arm who thrives outside structure and has the clutch gene. He’s very accurate in the short and intermediate parts of the field, which will be a huge upgrade over erratic Will Levis. Tennessee finished 26th in passing last season but should be markedly improved with Ward under center. The club was better on the ground, averaging 109.1 rushing yards per contest. Tony Pollard produced 1,079 rushing yards on a career-high 260 carries and caught 41 passes. Tyjae Spears showed well down the stretch, but is firmly the RB2 when Pollard is healthy. Pollard is a good mid-round target for fantasy managers who attack pass-catchers early on draft day. Last year, the Titans ranked 26th in passing. 71.7 percent of that production came when they were trailing. However, they ranked 9th in time of possession. Expect Callahan to ease his rookie in and rely on the rushing attack. While the passing attack projects to be significantly improved with Ward under center, the receiving room looks shallow. Calvin Ridley is the unquestioned No. 1. Ridley got 120 targets last season and surpassed 1,000 receiving yards for the second straight season. However, lack of touchdown upside keeps him in WR3 territory. Ridley is the only receiver for fantasy managers to consider. The club signed Tyler Lockett, but the soon-to-be 33-year-old veteran is on a four-year decline in production and metrics. Van Jefferson and 2022 bust Treylon Burks have legitimate shots at contributing this season. That shows the lack of depth in Tennessee. Chigoziem Okonkwo was a popular breakout target last summer but essentially mirrored his 2023 output. Okonkwo ranked 21st in target share (13.8 percent), 22nd in yards (479), and 23rd in yards per route run (1.62). There is hope that Okonkwo will see more targets as the rookie QB’s safety valve, but he’s a middling TE2 with little upside. Fantasy Grade: D QB Ward, Cam, TEN [QB1] The No. 1 overall pick, Cam Ward, steps into a starting role with QB2 fantasy upside. His performance at Miami showcased a pro-ready arm and improvisational flair. Advanced metrics highlight his clean-pocket efficiency (30:3 TD-to-INT, 5.9 percent big-time throws). Ward also displayed maturity, poise, and pocket presence, and he offers good rushing upside. The Titans have the eighth-easiest schedule, and Ward’s introduction comes against a manageable early slate (Bears, Jets, Colts). However, a limited supporting cast beyond Calvin Ridley may cap consistency, making him a volatile weekly starter. ADVICE: There will be highs and lows, but Ward has mid-range QB2 potential in Year One. RB Pollard, Tony, TEN [RB1] In 2025, Tony Pollard is poised for another quality fantasy season. After a 2024 campaign averaging 4.2 yards per carry and 1,317 total yards, Pollard’s dual-threat ability shines. His 57 targets in 2024 highlight his PPR value, but he fell to just five touchdowns in Tennessee’s 26th-ranked offense. With Tennessee’s revamped offensive line and playcaller Brian Callahan’s pass-heavy scheme, Pollard’s touches should climb to 250+. Advanced metrics like a 0.25 missed tackles forced per attempt and 3.8 yards after contact signal elite elusiveness. Draft Pollard as a mid-range RB2. ADVICE: Fairly safe and consistent RB2 who is durable and reliable. RB Spears, Tyjae, TEN [RB2] Tyjae Spears had a modest 2024 season, finishing as the RB35 in PPR formats with an average of 9.5 fantasy points per game over 12 appearances. He logged 84 carries for 312 rushing yards and four touchdowns, chipping in 30 receptions for 224 receiving yards and an additional score. While Tony Pollard dominated the Titans’ backfield, Spears showcased his potential late in the season, notably scoring two touchdowns in Week 15 against the Bengals. With Tennessee’s offense expected to improve in 2025, Spears could see increased opportunities, especially if he capitalizes on his pass-catching abilities. ADVICE: Handcuff to Tony Pollard, who will see 8-10 touches per week. WR Ridley, Calvin, TEN [WR1] Sleeper The Titans ranked 26th in passing last season, but Ridley was the team’s top (only) target. He surpassed 1,000 yards for the second consecutive season thanks to the nature of his high-impact 120 targets (18th). Ridley was one of the top deep threats in football last season, leading the league in air yards (1,883). and finishing top five in ADOT (15.7) and deep targets (32). No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward is a massive upgrade under center, and Tennessee still has a lesser supporting cast (Tyler Lockett, Treylon Burks). ADVICE: The 120 targets Ridley drew last season look like his floor, setting him up to be an undervalued WR2. WR Lockett, Tyler, TEN [WR2] Over the Hill After 10 productive seasons in Seattle, Tyler Lockett moves on to the rebuilding Titans. There, Lockett will compete for WR2/3 duties in a revamped offense. 33 this year, Lockett is a declining slot receiver who no longer gets open downfield or creates yards after contact. Last year, Lockett’s 1.10 yards per route run was the lowest mark of his career. He could become Cam Ward’s safety valve underneath, but Lockett has very little big-play ability, which seriously caps his fantasy appeal. ADVICE: Declining veteran who should see a decent number of targets, but no longer has the big-play ability that made him a quality bench option. WR Ayomanor, Elic, TEN [WR3] Super Sleeper ADVICE: A fourth-round rookie WR out of Stanford, Ayomanor has good size (6-2, 206) and ran a 4.44. He should have the inside track to emerge as Tennessee’s No. 3 wideout. Don’t be surprised if he ends up as the team’s No.
Fantasy Football Auction Strategy (2025)
Fantasy Football Auction Strategy (2025) Fantasy football auctions have become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional snake drafts, offering managers more control over their roster construction. Unlike snake drafts, where players are selected in a predetermined order, auctions allow managers to bid on any player, building a team tailored to their strategy within a fixed budget. FullTime Fantasy has you covered with our fantasy football auction strategy (2025). Success in an auction requires careful planning, adaptability, and a deep understanding of player value dynamics. Fantasy football auction strategy (2025) explores the key strategies to master your fantasy football auction draft, covering preparation, budgeting, bidding tactics, and roster construction. Understanding Auction Basics In a fantasy football auction, each manager starts with a fixed budget, typically $200 in standard leagues, to bid on players to fill their roster. The roster usually includes 16-18 players, such as 1 QB, 2-3 RBs, 2-3 WRs, 1 TE, 1 K, 1 DST, and several bench spots. Players are nominated one at a time, and managers bid until the highest bidder secures the player. The goal is to maximize the value of your roster while staying within budget constraints. Auctions reward strategic thinking, as managers must decide when to spend big on elite players, when to hunt for value, and how to manage their budget to avoid being left with insufficient funds for key positions. Below, we dive into the essential strategies to dominate your auction draft. Auction Prep Success in a fantasy football auction starts long before the draft begins. Thorough preparation is critical to making informed decisions under pressure 1. Know Your League Settings Every league has unique rules that impact player values and draft strategy: Scoring System: Standard, PPR (points per reception), or half-PPR scoring affects the value of positions. In PPR leagues, pass-catching running backs and wide receivers gain value, while in standard leagues, workhorse running backs dominate. Roster Requirements: Understand the number of starters and bench spots. Deep rosters increase the value of depth players, while shallow rosters prioritize studs. Budget and Lineup Rules: Confirm the auction budget (usually $200) and whether there are flex positions, superflex (allowing a second QB), or other unique rules. Number of Teams: In a 12-team league, talent scarcity is higher than in an 8- or 10-team league, affecting how aggressively you bid for top players. 2. Create a Tier-Based Player Value System Player rankings are crucial, but in auctions, organizing players into tiers is more effective. Tiers group players of similar value, helping you identify when to bid aggressively or wait for a bargain. For example: Elite Tier (Top RBs/WRs): Players like Bijan Robinson or Justin Jefferson, who might cost $60-$80 in a $200 budget. High-End Starters: Reliable starters like Alvin Kamara or A.J. Brown, typically costing $20-$40. Mid-Tier Values: Players like Garrett Wilson or Sam LaPorta, often available for $10-$25. Late-Round Bargains: Sleepers and depth players, usually $1-$5. Adjust your auction values based on your league’s scoring and trends from mock drafts. Tools like average auction values (AAV) help estimate how much players typically cost in similar leagues. 3. Mock Draft Often In mock auctions to familiarize yourself with bidding dynamics and player prices. Mock drafts can reveal: How much top-tier players cost in your league’s format. When certain positions (e.g., QB, TE) tend to be nominated. How aggressive or conservative your leaguemates bid. Mock drafts also help you practice sticking to a budget and adapting when prices deviate from expectations. Use our Mock Draft Simulator as a great starting point and customize it to fit your league’s settings. 4. Study Your Leaguemates. If you’re in a league with familiar opponents, analyze their tendencies: Do they overspend on stars early? Are they position-focused (e.g., prioritizing RBs over WRs)? Do they chase rookies or stick to veterans? Understanding their habits allows you to exploit their weaknesses, such as nominating players they’re likely to overbid on. Budgeting Strategies Effective budget management is the backbone of a successful auction draft. Your $200 budget (or equivalent) must be allocated strategically to balance star power, depth, and flexibility.1 1. Choose a Roster Construction Philosophy There are three primary approaches to roster construction in auctions: Stars and Scrubs: Spend heavily (70-80% of your budget) on 2-3 elite players, then fill the roster with $1-$5 sleepers and rookies. This strategy maximizes upside but risks weak depth if your stars underperform or get injured. Example: Spending $50 on Christian McCaffrey, $60 on Ja’Marr Chase, and $30 on a mid-tier QB like Patrick Mahomes, leaving $60 for the rest of your roster. Best for: Leagues with deep benches or high waiver wire activity, where you can find replacements for cheap players. Balanced Approach: Distribute your budget evenly across positions, targeting high-end starters and reliable mid-tier players. This minimizes risk but may lack the ceiling of a stars-and-scrubs roster. Example: Allocating $30-$40 each for a top RB, WR, and QB, then $10-$20 for solid starters and $5-$10 for depth. Best for: Leagues with moderate depth or standard scoring, where consistency is key. Value-Based Drafting: Focus on players who provide the best return on investment, often in the $10-$25 range. This approach avoids overpaying for stars and builds a deep, flexible roster. Example: Targeting players like Alvin Kamara ($25), Chris Olave ($24), and Evan Engram ($15) while avoiding $50+ players. Best for: Managers who excel at identifying sleepers and managing waivers. 2. Allocate Your Budget A common budget split for a 12-team, $200 PPR league might look like this: Starters (70-80%): $140-$160 for your starting lineup (QB, 2-3 RBs, 2-3 WRs, TE, K, DST). Bench (20-30%): $40-$60 for depth players, sleepers, and handcuffs. Reserve: Always save $1-$2 per roster spot for the late stages to avoid being shut out of bidding. Adjust based on your strategy. For stars and scrubs, allocate 80% to 2-3 players; for a balanced approach, spread funds more evenly. 3. Account for Positional Scarcity Positional scarcity influences how much you should spend: Running Backs: In most leagues, elite RBs are scarce
2025 Jacksonville Jaguars Fantasy Preview
2025 Jacksonville Jaguars Fantasy Preview The Jacksonville Jaguars are at a pivotal juncture, with new head coach Liam Coen and general manager James Gladstone tasked with turning around a franchise that stumbled to a 4-13 record in 2024. Despite high expectations for quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the former No. 1 overall pick has yet to realize his potential, and the clock is ticking to justify his massive contract extension. Lawrence’s 2024 season was plagued by inconsistency and a shoulder injury that required surgery. He completed 59.8 percent of his passes for 2,045 yards, with 11 touchdowns and 10 interceptions before missing most of the second half of the season. Coen, known for his offensive acumen, was hired to stabilize the quarterback position and unlock Lawrence’s potential. The Jaguars made roster tweaks to bolster the offense, but poor play-calling and offensive line struggles in 2024 exposed vulnerabilities. The unit returns LT Cam Robinson and RG Brandon Scherff, but the loss of depth pieces and injuries exposed the group’s fragility. Running back Travis Etienne’s efficiency continued to erode after a strong rookie showing. Etienne dipped to 3.7 yards per carry and scored only twice while losing touches to Tank Bigsby. Fourth-round rookie Bhayshul Tuten was one of the Combine’s fastest risers and is a legitimate sleeper to unseat Etienne. Coen has preached about looking forward and creating a new culture in Jacksonville. Expectations are that the committee backfield approach will continue, with Bigsby handling more of an early-down role and Etienne or Tuten being used in the passing game and as a change-of-pace option. It’s a situation for fantasy managers to monitor this summer, but not one to necessarily target. Jacksonville’s passing game ranked 24th with 204.5 yards per game, hindered by Lawrence’s struggles and a lack of cohesion. The obvious bright spot was No. 23 overall pick Brian Thomas Jr. Thomas posted overall WR5 numbers in his rookie campaign, catching 87 passes for 1,282 yards and 10 scores en route to making the Pro Bowl as a rookie. Thomas is one of the top young wideouts in the league and warrants first-round attention in every format. New GM James Gladstone announced the team’s bold new direction by making a huge trade up to select Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter with the No. 2 pick. Early indications are that Hunter will primarily play wide receiver, making him an intriguing sleeper as the Jags’ WR2. Ancillary WR Parker Washington emerged as a reliable No. 2 option, catching three touchdowns in his final six games. Washington will compete with Dyami Brown for WR3/4 duties. TE Evan Engram was released, freeing up Brenton Strange to take over as the starter. Strange flashed decent pass-catching ability in his second season and offers weekly streaming value for fantasy managers who ‘punt’ the position on draft day. Fantasy Grade: C+ QB Lawrence, Trevor, JAX [QB1] Sleeper Trevor Lawrence’s fourth season ended prematurely after a nasty hit resulted in a season-ending concussion. Lawrence also had surgery to repair his AC joint on his left (non-throwing) arm. He’s expected to be fully healthy and ready to learn an aggressive new system championed by new head coach Liam Coen. The Buccaneers ranked 3rd in total offense and 4th in points in Coen’s one season as Tampa’s offensive coordinator. And Lawrence has the athleticism and arm to be a good fit. Jacksonville also has the league’s sixth-easiest schedule in 2025. Lawrence should be an excellent value coming off his worst season. ADVICE: Late-round sleeper to contend for top 12 numbers. RB Etienne, Travis, JAX [RB1] After consecutive 1,000-yard rushing campaigns, Travis Etienne fell out of favor with Jacksonville’s previous regime. He rushed for a career-low 3.7 yards per carry and 558 yards last season, while Tank Bigsby took on a larger share of the workload. Now, the new regime added Travis Hunter and used a fourth-rounder on surging Virginia Tech RB Bhayshul Tuten. There are reports that Etienne, who is entering a contract season, could be on the trade block. His 2025 season has a wide range of possible outcomes, from an undervalued RB3 to a barely fantasy-relevant committee back. Draft (or fade) accordingly. ADVICE: Boom/Bust RB3 who may need a change of scenery. RB Bigsby, Tank, JAX [RB2] Bigsby was Jacksonville’s most effective runner last season, which forced Travis Etienne into a reduced role. Bigsby ranked 6th in juke rate (28.6 percent) and produced eight explosive runs. He’s got deceptive speed and breakaway ability, but doesn’t offer much receiving ability. Additionally, the Jaguars are breaking in a new regime that may not use their backs the same. And that new staff also just invested a fourth-round pick on surging Virginia Tech RB Bhayshul Tuten, one of the 2025 NFL Combine’s fastest risers. Bigsby is a committee back with plus short-yardage ability and limited upside due to a lack of catches. ADVICE: Likely to be part of a rotation. limiting his potential to be more than a situational flex option. RB Tuten, Bhayshul, JAX [RB3] One of the draft’s fastest risers after an impressive NFL Combine showing, Bhayshul Tuten is a PPR sleeper with explosive potential. At 5-9 and 206 pounds, Tuten’s 4.32 40-yard dash (100th percentile) and 118.3 speed score (98th percentile) scream big-play ability. In 2024 at Virginia Tech, he posted 1,159 rushing yards, 15 TDs, and caught 23 receptions. His 4.18 YAC/attempt and 54 percent breakaway run percentage rank elite. Tuten’s nine fumbles raise concerns, but his 10.2 target share and zone-scheme fit make him a stash. Travis Etienne’s contract is also expiring after an ineffective 2025 campaign. UPDATE: Tuten fumbled his first touch of the preseason, bringing up a recurring issue. ADVICE: Wide range of outcomes, but has massive big-play potential in Liam Coen’s offense. WR Thomas Jr., Brian, JAX [WR1] Thomas Jr. emerged as a key target in Jacksonville’s offense, especially after the departure of other pass-catchers. He averaged nearly 100 yards per game over the final stretch of 2024. Thomas ended the season with 2.45 yards