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 […]

Must-Avoid Busts for Fantasy Football Best Ball Drafts: 3 Overvalued Veterans to Fade in 2025

Part of putting together a winning best ball roster is avoiding the landmines in fantasy football in every round. While you may be able to get away with one or two bad picks, having more than that severely increases the chances of your roster not having the firepower needed to win in the regular season […]

Updated Fantasy Football Outlooks for Jonnu Smith, DK Metcalf, and Pat Freiermuth: Post Steelers-Dolphins Trade

New Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith was just traded to his new team from the Miami Dolphins in a multi-player deal that included cornerback Jalen Ramsey, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, and some draft selections. Smith will now rejoin his old offensive coach, Arthur Smith. This trade will certainly have meaningful impacts on fantasy football for […]

Updated 2025 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft - Travis Hunter, Omarion Hampton, Colston Loveland, Matthew Golden, RJ Harvey, more

The 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the rear-view mirror, which means the thick of dynasty rookie drafts is here! Below you will find our updated 2025 fantasy football rookie rankings after the NFL Draft, with updated ranks for the top 100 NFL rookies. Where do players like Travis Hunter, Omarion Hampton, Matthew Golden, RJ […]

Updated Best Ball Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings (2025): Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Kyler Murray, Jared Goff, Aaron Rodgers, Justin Fields

Quarterbacks have continued to gain value in fantasy football, and having a game-changer can be your key to winning a best ball contest or tournament. Our 2025 fantasy football best ball quarterback rankings will help you make the right draft picks for Underdog, DraftKings, NFFC, FanDuel, and more. In the updated best ball QB rankings […]

Fantasy Football Mock Draft for 2025: (12 Teams, Single-QB) - Round 1

The first round is the best part of fantasy drafts. These are the players who are going to lead your team throughout the year and could carry you to a potential fantasy championship. However, that doesn't mean these early-round players can't bust in fantasy football. Just look at Christian McCaffrey, Tyreek Hill, and Breece Hall […]

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 QB Touchdown Risers and Fallers: 6 Quarterback Draft Sleepers or Busts (2025)

Passing touchdowns tend to be a stat that's all over the place. Even the elite quarterbacks go up and down in touchdowns. Patrick Mahomes threw 41 in 2022, then dropped down to 27 in 2023 despite playing in just one fewer game. Looking at last season's numbers, several players will see their touchdowns rise or […]

Updated Best Ball Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings (2025): Trey McBride, Travis Kelce, George Kittle, Jonnu Smith, Tucker Kraft, Darren Waller

Tight ends remain a frustrating position for fantasy football, but at least in best ball leagues, you don't always have to eat a low score in your TE spot. Our 2025 fantasy football best ball tight end rankings will help you make the right draft picks for Underdog, DraftKings, NFFC, FanDuel, and more. For a […]

10 Instant-Impact Fantasy Football Rookies: First-Year Breakout Candidates to Draft (2025)

Every year, there are a handful of rookies who make an instant impact in fantasy football. Sometimes those rookies make a bigger impact than in other years. In 2024, for example, players like Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr., Jayden Daniels, and Brock Bowers were just some of the rookies who made a fantasy impact right away. However, relative […]

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 […]

Offensive Line Analysis for Fantasy Football: 4 Potential Running Back Busts (2025)

In fantasy football, the success of running backs often hinges on factors beyond their individual talent, with offensive line play standing as a critical determinant of their production. A strong offensive line creates running lanes, protects against negative plays, and sustains drives, directly impacting a running back’s ability to accumulate yards and score touchdowns. Among […]

Updated Best Ball Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings (2025): Puka Nacua, Drake London, Tyreek Hill, Zay Flowers, Ladd McConkey, DK Metcalf

If you're set to take part in a best ball draft soon or are just looking ahead, you have come to the right place. Our 2025 fantasy football best ball wide receiver rankings will help you make the right draft picks for Underdog, DraftKings, NFFC, FanDuel, and more. In the updated best ball WR rankings below, […]

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 […]

John Johnson's Fantasy Football Must-Avoid Draft Picks: 5 Overvalued Veteran Busts for 2025

There are players you just shouldn't draft every year. In hindsight, it seems obvious why, but before the season, it's important to understand that busts can be difficult to predict. And it's also crucial to recognize that busts are often players that fantasy managers really want to succeed and have big seasons. Unfortunately, that doesn't […]

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 […]

Fantasy Football QB Busts: 6 NFL Quarterbacks Who Could Lose Their Starting Job in 2025

The quarterback position is widely regarded as "the most important position in all of sports" for good reason. A world-class striker in soccer can't do much without strong playmakers around them, and even an elite basketball point guard will struggle to win consistently if surrounded by subpar teammates. But a star QB can single-handedly keep […]

Updated Best Ball Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings (2025): Saquon Barkley, Ashton Jeanty, Christian McCaffrey, Bucky Irving, Bhayshul Tuten

The new NFL campaign is still a few months away, but best ball draft season is here, and we've got you covered with our 2025 fantasy football best ball running back rankings. Identifying the right running back picks throughout your draft is key, so use these early best ball rankings for Underdog, DraftKings, NFFC, FanDuel, […]

Fantasy Football Outlooks for Davante Adams, Cooper Kupp, Stefon Diggs: Draft Sleepers or Avoids?

There have been many moving parts in the NFL this offseason, as many stars will be playing for new teams this season. Deebo Samuel Sr. was traded to the Washington Commanders, DK Metcalf found a new home with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Geno Smith will be the starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders.  Three […]

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 […]

Second-Year Dynasty Fantasy Football Quarterbacks to Buy or Sell: Sophomore Risers and Fallers (2025)

Dynasty fantasy football leagues are all about the future, and the 2024 rookie class provided managers with big hopes for said future. The future looks especially bright for last year's crop of rookies at the quarterback position. Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix thrived, while Caleb Williams and Drake Maye showed flashes of brilliance. And although they started just […]

Florio's Fantasy Football Breakdown for the New York Jets Offense with Justin Fields: Outlooks for Breece Hall, Garrett Wilson, Mason Taylor

The two most important aspects of an offense are the play caller and the quarterback. When breaking down an offense, you should always start from the top down. But what about when a team has a new playcaller? Or a new QB? The New York Jets will be dealing with both. They have a first-time […]

Updated Fantasy Football PPR Tight End Rankings: (2025) - Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, T.J. Hockenson, Mark Andrews, Jonnu Smith, Colston Loveland

Fantasy football season is slowly approaching, and if there is one position you should start your early prep for, it's tight ends. Our updated 2025 fantasy football PPR tight end rankings for redraft leagues are here to help. In these updated full-PPR TE rankings below, let's take a look at where key pass-catchers like Brock […]

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 […]

Updated Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft: 12-Teams, Single-QB (Expert Picks and Analysis)

I hope you're not getting tired of checking out new rookie mock drafts and analysis for dynasty fantasy football leagues. We're not getting tired of writing them... yet. With so much action in the rankings and ADPs, and players falling in and out of favor constantly, though, there's never a dull moment in analyzing player […]

Last Year's Fantasy Football Busts to Trade For: 5 Dynasty Buy-Lows and Trade Targets

One of my favorite things in dynasty is buying low on players. Maybe it's because I'm eternally optimistic about my favorite players, but there's just something so rewarding about trading for a guy once everyone else has given up on him and then reaping the rewards. Jonnu Smith, for example, was a great buy-low option […]