Fantasy Football Running Back Sleepers and Breakout Candidates: 5 Sophomore Risers to Target

In the 2024 NFL season, a total of 33 rookie running backs managed to play in at least one game. However, only 14 of them managed to record 30+ carries in their rookie season. That number is a slight improvement from 2023 (13 RBs), but is worse than 2022 (16 RBs). If we keep looking […]

5 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates or League-Winners: Late-Round Draft Targets for 2025

In the later rounds, which can be anything after the fifth round in redraft fantasy football leagues, it becomes much, much harder to find serious talent. Nearly all the players that most fantasy managers agree will have nice seasons are taken in the first four rounds. In the fifth round, things start to dry up, […]

5 Dynasty Wide Receivers to Buy or Sell: Fantasy Football WR Risers and Fallers (2025)

In recent years, we have seen more rookie wide receivers provide immediate high-end production than ever before. This has been a fun development and has helped many rebuilding managers quickly turn around their teams. While this has been a positive trend, it’s also important to recognize that we have been incredibly spoiled by the number […]

Fantasy Football Discounted Veteran Running Backs to Target in 2025

Running backs are often considered the foundation, the backbone, of any fantasy football roster. For a 10- or 12-team league, it's much easier to fill quarterback or wide receiver spots, considering there are 32 starting quarterbacks and at least 64 starting wide receivers. But most leagues require two starting running backs, and there are only […]

One-Man Backfields to Chase in 2025 Fantasy Football

There are very few workhorse running backs in the NFL nowadays. Things have definitely changed in recent years, as more teams are going with the 50/50 approach in most backfields. However, the best fantasy running backs are usually those who get most of the work. That's what makes some of these running backs elite fantasy […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Sleepers: 4 Value Picks to Target in Drafts (2025)

Discovering undervalued wide receivers is the secret to championship success in fantasy football. This analysis highlights four compelling "sleeper" wideouts for the 2025 season: Ricky Pearsall, Khalil Shakir, Tre Harris, and Roman Wilson. Each player, navigating unique team situations, proven roles, or emerging opportunities, is poised to significantly outperform their current fantasy draft position. Ignore […]

5 Fantasy Football Rookies To Buy Low On: NFL Draft Losers to Trade for or Draft in Dynasty Leagues (2025)

Not every player ends up in the perfect spot in the NFL Draft. Sure, you can look at someone like Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan or Titans quarterback Cam Ward and think, "dang, they landed somewhere with a clear path to playing time," but there are plenty of players who don't get that lucky. Landing […]

5 Veteran Fantasy Football Sleepers and Value Picks to Target in Drafts: Later-Career Risers (2025)

It's no secret that first and second-year NFL players are becoming more prominent in fantasy football each year. Not only are these players exciting, but their unlimited upside and nonexistent body of work make them glamorous "sleeper" targets for analysts and managers alike. However, let's not forget about the veterans. Each year, there are many […]

16 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates or Undervalued Sleepers: One Selection for Each NFC Team

Finding cheap difference-makers is one of my favorite things about the fantasy football draft. It's so fun stumbling across the late-round pick or overlooked player that turns into a game-changer. I don't have any kids, so I need someone to be proud of. Recognizing sleeper candidates across the NFC who could easily outperform their average […]

Best Fantasy Football Value Pick at Each Position - Top Draft Sleepers for QB, RB, WR, TE

Every season, fantasy football managers focus heavily on the first couple of rounds of the draft. After all, those are the players who will lead your team, often scoring the most points every week. However, the picks you make in the middle and late rounds will likely determine whether you win your league or end […]

6 Must-Have Fantasy Football Draft Picks for Standard-League Scoring (2025)

Over the years, standard fantasy football leagues, which don't award players any additional points for receptions, have waned in popularity. But they were the original way in which scoring was handled. It makes sense, too -- receptions aren't inherently more valuable in the NFL. While some fantasy managers might think so, they're just not. A […]

Justin Carter's Must-Have Fantasy Football Draft Picks: 5 Undervalued Sleepers for 2025

It's time to start thinking about fantasy drafts. Yes, I know it's early, but despite having a shorter schedule than all the other top American sports leagues, the NFL doesn't really take a break. OTAs have already happened, and training camp will be here before you know it. There are plenty of articles out there […]

12 Fantasy Football Must-Have Draft Picks and Targets: Undervalued Players for 2025 (Staff Picks)

Early fantasy football drafts are already taking place. Whether you're drafting now or waiting until the last second, it's never too early to identify top draft values and targets to crush your league in 2025. Today, let's dive into our staff's top must-have players at running back, wide receiver, quarterback, and tight end. In this […]

Fantasy Football Second-Year Risers and Breakout Candidates: 4 Sophomores to Target and Draft in 2025

If at first you don't succeed, there's always Year 2. If you don't succeed in Year 2, well, the NFL may not be for you. In the early 2000s, a breakout in the third year was the target for young players, especially wide receivers. It's not the case anymore. If players don't break out by […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Sleepers: 5 Late-Round Draft Picks to Target and Stash (2025)

While the player pool is vastly different, dynasty rookie drafts are no different than any other fantasy football draft. There are overvalued players who could torpedo your team, and then there are undervalued players who could lift your team from the depths. Many dynasty gamers consider fourth- and fifth-round rookie picks to be a waste […]

5 Rookie Fantasy Football Running Back Sleepers: Top Undrafted RBs to Target in Drafts (2025)

The fantasy football draft season brings the thrill of finding that perfect late-round gem who transforms your season. While league mates chase those big-name early picks, the real magic happens when you unearth undrafted players who become weekly starters by midseason. There's nothing quite like that satisfaction of watching your waiver wire pickup quietly ascend […]

Top 5 Dynasty Fantasy Football Wide Receivers to Stash: WR Sleepers and Draft Targets (2025)

It's a pretty fantastic feeling to draft a backup wide receiver in dynasty fantasy football, stash him on your bench for whatever time needed, and see him break out and eventually have a great career in the NFL. It's not always easy to get players like this on your roster, though. It's even better when […]

5 Must-Have Fantasy Football Tight Ends to Target and Draft: Potential League-Winning Players (2025)

Figuring out how to handle tight end is one of the most frustrating parts of being a fantasy football manager. If you want an elite option, you usually have to spend top dollar to get one. If you ignore the position altogether, it can be a black hole in your lineup that costs you points […]

5 Undervalued Fantasy Football Rookies with Top 24 Upside: First-Year Breakout Candidates (2025)

For many years, fading first-year players was seen as a smart move by fantasy football pundits and gamers alike. This was because rookies were largely viewed as wild cards, and it was uncertain whether they could return immediate production. However, in recent years, we have seen many rookies enter the league and instantly become high-end […]

Top 10 Fantasy Football Running Backs for Zero-RB Builds (2025)

The zero-RB strategy, despite its flaws, will never cease to be one of the most popular team-building strategies in existence for fantasy football managers. It makes sense because most leagues have Point Per Reception, or PPR, scoring systems, in which a catch counts for a full point, the equivalent of gaining 10 yards. This makes […]

Sneaky TE1 Candidates for 2025 Fantasy Football - 4 Tight End Sleepers

The tight-end position always looks like a mess when it comes to fantasy football. You have the elite options that fly off the board early, followed by a few mid-tier names that feel safe (but boring). The rest of the TE landscape equates to touchdown-dependent dart throws. Every year, a few of those dart-throw players […]

Sneaky Overall WR1 Candidates for 2025 Fantasy Football - 5 Sleeper Wide Receiver Contenders

Wide receivers are important assets for fantasy football teams. They often occupy the most spots in starting lineups, and they can have huge boom weeks at any given moment. However, due to their variability in volume, wide receivers can be inconsistent for fantasy managers from game to game and year to year. The volatility at […]

Brian Robinson Jr. vs. Austin Ekeler: Fantasy Football Outlooks for Washington Commanders RBs

Many speculated that the Commanders would add a running back this offseason, but they chose not to do so in either free agency or the draft. The team is putting its trust in Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler, who will dominate the backfield for the second straight year. Each back's role is clear-cut: Robinson […]

Undervalued Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Sleepers: 5 Breakout Candidates to Target and Draft (2025)

Wide receivers comprise the bulk of fantasy football rosters. Most leagues use at least two wideout slots in the starting lineup, and most players will use a wide receiver in their flex position. As such, having a solid wide receiver room on your fantasy team is essential to your success. Without at least one solid […]

11 Deep Dynasty League Sleepers for Fantasy Football: Undervalued Trade and Draft Targets (2025)

Dynasty is the best form of fantasy football. Not only is it a year-round game, but it also allows fantasy players to act like an NFL general manager. While trading and rookie drafts are the best part of dynasty fantasy football, finding deep sleepers is the next enjoyable part of the game. Therefore, let’s look […]

5 Must-Have Fantasy Football Wide Receivers - Top Draft Targets and Potential League-Winners (2025)

Elite wide receivers provide a major edge in fantasy football. That's especially true in PPR formats and leagues where you can start four or more guys at the position. So, what better way to start your fantasy football draft prep this summer than by reading about five must-have wide receivers this upcoming season. Highlighting Ja'Marr […]

7 Fantasy Football Running Back Breakouts and Busts - Players to Target and Avoid in Drafts (2025)

With the steady increase of committees over the years, running back has become one of the most frustrating positions for fantasy football managers. However, running back remains one of the most important positions in fantasy football. Managers must always pay sharp attention to the position, and identifying potential sleepers and busts can be the difference […]

3 Fantasy Football Player Outlooks and Projections - Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Pat Freiermuth (2025)

After months of speculating where quarterback Aaron Rodgers would wind up, we finally know where the future Hall of Famer will play in 2025. Rodgers recently signed a one-year, $13.65 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is now set to be the team's starting quarterback for the 2025-2026 season.  In this article, we will […]

5 Deep Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Sleepers - Breakout Candidates to Target in Drafts (2025)

A good fantasy football sleeper is like pulling a $20 bill from your jeans pocket after you run them through both the washer and dryer. Not only is it a surprise, but it also puts you in a position to be a buyer when you may not have previously considered it. Let's go deep here. […]