July 21st, 2025
1. Saquon Barkley, RB1, PHI, Bye 9:Barkley did excellent for the Super Bowl winning Eagles, as he absolutely destroyed the opposition. He is a bell-cow running back, so he is guaranteed to get the ball many times throughout each game as long as he stays healthy.
2. Ja’Marr Chase, WR1, CIN, Bye 10:Chase is an absolute monster on the field and is nearly unstoppable thanks to his quarterback, Joe Burrow, who he was teammates with ever since their days at LSU. With their defense projected to be worse this year, that only means that they are going to need to pass the ball even more in order to be competitive in games.
3. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB2, DET, Bye 8:Gibbs is a beast in fantasy, scoring double digit points in every single game last season, despite splitting snaps with fellow running back David Montgomery. And even though they lost offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, he should still be able to produce on a consistent basis.
4. CeeDee Lamb, WR2, DAL, Bye 10:Lamb still had a little over 1,000 receiving yards last season, even though he did not have quarterback Dak Prescott for several games. And while the Cowboys’ new head coach, Brian Schottenheimer prefers to have a run-heavy approach, that is unlikely considering the lack of talent at the running back position. Lamb will receive less attention from opposing defenses due to his new teammate, wide receiver George Pickens, which will only open things up for Lamb.
5. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR3, DET, Bye 8:St. Brown always wants to be the best at everything. This year is no different, and as one of the main focal points for what is expected to be one of the top offenses this year, he will produce great stats. He is underrated and will produce more in fantasy than others expect due to his history of exceeding expectations every year.
6. Bijan Robinson, RB3, ATL, Bye 5:Robinson is expected to be involved in a very run-heavy offense and an essential piece for the Atlanta Falcons, especially with first-year starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. taking the field. Robinson will carry the load to relieve his quarterback.
7. Justin Jefferson, WR4, MIN, Bye 6:Jefferson is one of the best wide receivers in the entire league, with him producing astronomical stats year-after-year when healthy (except when he was hurt in 2023). This was even with quarterback Sam Darnold, who was not having a good career prior to 2024. Now, Jefferson is facing a similar situation with first-year starter J.J. McCarthy, who is unproven. There is no doubt he will produce, but how much is the question?
8. Nico Collins, WR5, HOU, Bye 6:Collins is set to be the top target in an offense led by a good quarterback in C.J. Stroud. With the unfortunate injury to wide receiver Tank Dell that occurred at the end of last year, Collins should get even more targets now. This is despite new wide receiver Christian Kirk becoming a potential safety valve, along with second-round and third-round rookie wide receivers, Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel taking away targets. However, do not be afraid and draft Collins with confidence.
9. Christian McCaffrey, RB4, SF, Bye 14:While many will think this is quite a bit high for McCaffrey to be ranked considering his injury history, he has tremendous upside that cannot be ignored. If he stays healthy, he could be the RB1 by season’s end because the offense runs through him.
10. Puka Nacua, WR6, LAR, Bye 8:When former Rams’ wide receiver Cooper Kupp was on the field with Nacua, the latter stole the show. After the year was over, Kupp left to go to the Seattle Seahawks. Then, wide receiver Davante Adams joined the Rams shortly after. However, Nacua should still get a decent amount of targets, and even though Adams may take away targets from him, it gives Nacua the chance to break out more explosive plays because the defense is paying less attention to him.
11. Malik Nabers, WR7, NYG, Bye 14:Nabers was excellent last year, despite the carousel of horrible quarterbacks that he kept going through. This year is no different, as the Giants have three quarterbacks, Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, and this year’s first round pick, Jaxson Dart, so the scenario is somewhat similar. However, the offense will make sure to give him the ball as he is obviously their best weapon on offense.
12. Ashton Jeanty, RB5, LV, Bye 8:Jeanty was one of the top running backs taken out of college this year and goes to one of the teams that will utilize his abilities to the fullest. Raiders’ head coach Pete Carroll is known for his run-heavy approach, so Jeanty is guaranteed to get a lot of carries. Meanwhile, Jeanty can also catch the ball so do not be shocked if they use him in this way also.
13. Derrick Henry, RB6, BAL, Bye 7:Henry has been unstoppable these past few years and exploded last season in his first year with the Ravens. Even though he is getting older, no one can deny how well he has done. There are risks due to his age and workload, but until the wheels fall off, draft him high.
14. Brian Thomas Jr., WR8, JAC, Bye 8:In his rookie year, Thomas absolutely obliterated opposing defenses. With another year under his belt, he could be even better this year. He is one of a few players on the team that have proven that he can play in the NFL. Expect a lot of footballs to fly his way. Eventually, Travis Hunter might play a big part in the offense, but he will focus on being a cornerback at times too (Hunter’s goal is to be a two-way player). It is doubtful he has a huge impact on the former’s stats.
15. A.J. Brown, WR9, PHI, Bye 9:Brown is one of the top weapons on a dangerous Eagles’ offense. Since opponents are so focused on stopping running back Saquon Barkley and dual-threat quarterback Jalen Hurts, Brown becomes one of the main beneficiaries. If Brown stays healthy, he will for sure outproduce what he did last year.
16. Trey McBride, TE1, ARI, Bye 8:He was the top target for quarterback Kyler Murray last year while wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. was getting acclimated to the NFL. McBride finished as the second ranked tight end, despite only scoring three touchdowns. His touchdown rate will increase this year because last season’s was such a low total for a tight end. Therefore, the projected increase in touchdowns will make him the first ranked tight end this year, even if Harrison takes away some targets.
17. Ladd McConkey, WR10, LAC, Bye 12:As a rookie last year, McConkey overachieved. He plays in a super run-heavy offense but is quarterback Justin Herbert’s safety valve. He is a reliable target in a wide receiver room where not many others inspire confidence. Overall, this gives him a very high floor, making him a safe player to draft.
18. Drake London, WR11, ATL, Bye 5:London is reliable and one of the top receivers on the Falcons’ offense. Since Atlanta will likely run the ball a lot, this gives London less attention from opposing defenses. This will help his stats, and he might be better than last year, as he can thrive in this situation if he capitalizes on it.
19. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR12, SEA, Bye 8:It is official, Smith-Njigba is the top target for the Seahawks’ offense, as both DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett left the team. His only true competition is wide receiver Cooper Kupp, but he cannot stay healthy and did not produce last year when he came back from injury while with the Rams. Due to this, Smith-Njigba will get a plentiful number of footballs thrown his way compared to last year.
20. Josh Allen, QB1, BUF, Bye 7:Allen has been one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL for several years now, and that is not going to stop. He is willing to run the ball, even if that means taking on tacklers. Not only that, but he can whip the ball down the field, making big plays. The fact that he can do all of this establishes him as one of the most dangerous players in all of fantasy football when it comes to the quarterback position.
21. Lamar Jackson, QB2, BAL, Bye 7:Jackson is one of the most scary quarterbacks due to his capability to run for 1,000 yards, which is a rarity for quarterbacks in the NFL. This automatically makes him one of the top options in all of fantasy. Not only that, but he can throw the ball well too, which vaults him up in the ranking_fantasys as well.
22. Mike Evans, WR13, TB, Bye 9:Even though Evans is in his 30s now, he is still producing at an unbelievable level considering his age. He is also the WR1 for Tampa Bay too, which means he will probably get the ball a lot. Evans is the model of consistency, and even though he does have erratic games at times, he always has the stats to back him up by season’s end.
23. Jayden Daniels, QB3, WAS, Bye 12:Daniels was a rookie last year. Despite this, he still finished inside the top five for quarterbacks in fantasy football. In addition to being a great passer, he also has the natural ability to run the ball. Since this is Daniels’ second year in the NFL, he should do even better this year. Not only that, but he also has a new weapon in wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who is great when healthy. The only concerns would be the “sophomore slump” and the possibility that defenses know how to defend him now.
24. Bucky Irving, RB7, TB, Bye 9:He had a stellar rookie season last year despite sharing snaps with fellow running back Rachaad White. This year, he should be the clear RB1 for the Buccaneers, which means he will get more snaps and produce even more than previously. He is a very sneaky pick, and his upside is underrated. He will outproduce what everyone thinks he is capable of.
25. Brock Bowers, TE2, LV, Bye 8:Bowers had a record-breaking season, but now faces additional competition for targets. There is good news though, and it is that Geno Smith is now his quarterback, which is a massive upgrade from the quarterbacks he played with a year ago. He should be Smith’s main target in obvious passing down situations.