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Zaire Franklin 2025 Fantasy Football Outlook: LB1 Should Take a Step Back in Big Plays
Zaire Franklin led all fantasy linebackers in both Standard IDP points per game and total points last year. He did this largely with tackles, which are the most consistent and reliable statistic in Standard IDP Scoring leagues. The roots of this performance are consistent and reliable, as the Colts' defensive leader has consistently finished at or near the top of the total tackles board in each of the past three seasons. However, there are reasons to believe Franklin will experience a minor step back from this LB1 overall finish last year. The primary concern would be his big play rate. In 2024, Franklin registered two INTs and five Forced Fumbles. For context, 66.6% of Franklin's career interceptions and 56% of his career Forced Fumbles came in 2024. This was a massive spike, considering he just one INT and four FF in his previous 50 games combined. With the sample size we have on Franklin, it is safe to project he will only force two turnovers in 2025 while still registering 175 total tackles and two sacks. Those numbers keep him in the top-five of our LB ranks, but put him a notch behind Zack Baun's upside in Philly.
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