4 Cheap Dynasty Trade Targets: Bargain-Bin Fantasy Football Buys in 2025

What a weekend! I was in charge of organizing the Scott Fish Bowl Live Drafts in Dallas. This is Dallas' (and my) third year hosting the event, and it was such a fun time. It's weird hosting an event when nothing goes off the rails, especially since all the other years felt so stressful. Shout […]

10 Fantasy Football League-Winners to Draft After Round 10: Breakout Candidates, Sleepers, Value Picks

As we approach the redraft season, mock drafts are unfolding left and right to predetermine who you can get in each round to build your dream team. If you're coming off the 2024 season, where you drafted Bo Nix as a late-round flyer at his QB23 ADP, Bucky Irving at his RB53 ADP, or even […]

Evaluating Ambiguous Fantasy Football Backfields: Bears, Cowboys, Jaguars, Patriots

With drafters getting smarter every year, trend-breaking strategies that felt like well-kept, league-winning secrets just a few short years ago can now seem commonplace. At the same time, it's important to always be ready to zag as soon as the rest of your league starts zigging -- or zig once more as zagging becomes the […]

6 Fantasy Football Rookie Values and Sleepers for Redraft Leagues: First-Year Draft Targets for 2025

The 2025 NFL Draft is already two months in the past. That means it is time for fantasy managers to lock in and do the research necessary for their upcoming fantasy drafts. With the elite seasons that rookies Jayden Daniels, Brian Thomas Jr., Brock Bowers, and more had last year, it would be wise to […]

Will Shipley - 2025 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates and Draft Sleepers

RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): RB57 Fantasy Draft Analysis: After not having much of a role during the regular season, Philadelphia Eagles running back Will Shipley saw his first significant workload during their NFC Championship Game victory over the Washington Commanders. Shipley got four carries late in the game with the Eagles up by 25 and made […]

6 Fantasy Football Undervalued or Overvalued AFC West Draft Picks: Top Targets/Avoids for 2025

Every year in fantasy football drafts, there are players we want to target and those we want to avoid. It’s one of the core strategies to winning your league. The Kansas City Chiefs have long dominated the AFC West, and they have been a fantasy gold mine for years in the process. Be that as […]

Fantasy Football Running Back ADP Busts: 5 Expensive Running Backs to Fade in 2025

While every manager loves discussing which players to target in their fantasy football draft, they must also take some time and have a much less fun conversation. Sadly, busts are a part of fantasy football. Whether it's due to injury, poor play, or just plain bad luck, some players let hopeful fantasy managers down every […]

NFC West Fantasy Football Draft Targets and Avoids: 5 Sleepers or Busts for 2025

The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers have dominated the NFC West in recent seasons. In fact, both teams have won seven of the last eight division titles. While that generally means it’s a good idea to target players on their rosters, it doesn’t mean there aren’t other fantasy-relevant players in this division. As […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rookie RB Rankings (July Updates): Ashton Jeanty, TreVeyon Henderson, RJ Harvey, Jarquez Hunter, Cam Skattebo, Tahj Brooks

The calendar has flipped to July, which means NFL training camp is set to begin later this month, and the fantasy football season isn't all that far away. To get you up to speed on first-year players, check out our 2025 fantasy football rookie running back rankings. Find out where key Year 1 ball carriers […]

5 Fantasy Football Rookies to Avoid in Redraft Leagues: First-Year Players Who Will Fail to Make an Impact in 2025

Sometimes, rookies come out swinging in the NFL. Something just clicks immediately. That's not always the case, though. For one reason or another, some rookies struggle to make an impact in their first season. That doesn't mean their entire NFL career is doomed, but fantasy managers in redraft leagues aren't concerned about how a current […]

Jaylen Wright - 2025 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates and Draft Sleepers

RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): RB49 Fantasy Draft Analysis: Despite not being a big-name recruit, Jaylen Wright made a solid impact in his freshman year at Tennessee, rushing for 249 yards and two touchdowns. He led the team in rushing in 2022 and 2023, racking up 1,888 yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground during that span. Despite […]

John Johnson's Top Best Ball Draft Targets: 5 Must-Have Fantasy Football Players for 2025

As most of you likely already know, best ball is a fantasy football format in which you draft a team and never have to worry about setting your starting lineup. Your end-of-week lineup will automatically become the optimized lineup -- the one that, together, scored the most points. For these reasons, there are a few […]

Brant's Must-Avoid Draft Picks for 2025 Fantasy Football: 5 Overpriced Veterans

Fantasy football drafting is all about finding value on the board. One player may not be a great third-round pick but could pay off as an incredible sixth-round pick. The goal is to draft as many players who outplay the position in which you drafted them. With that being said, I am going to discuss […]

Miles Sanders Works With Starters During Mandatory Minicamp

Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders split first-team work during mandatory minicamp with backfield mate Javonte Williams. Dallas is projected to have one of the worst RB rooms in the league this season, headlined by Sanders, Williams, and fifth-round rookie Jaydon Blue. Blue has apparently taken […]

Ollie Gordon II - 2025 Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Busts and Avoids

DRAFT PICK: 6th Round (#179 Overall Pick) TEAM: Miami Dolphins ROOKIE DRAFT ANALYSIS: Coming into the 2024 season, perhaps no collegiate running back was thought to have a higher ceiling than Oklahoma State's Ollie Gordon II. Unfortunately, following an inefficient, injury-hampered junior season, Gordon saw his stock plummet before the 2025 NFL Draft, where he […]

Updated Fantasy Football Best Ball Rankings (2025): Top 375 Players - Ashton Jeanty, Tee Higgins, Lamar Jackson, Davante Adams, Chuba Hubbard

Best ball draft season has already arrived, and the new fantasy football campaign continues to inch closer. We're here to assist with our 2025 fantasy football best ball rankings. Use these best ball rankings for Underdog, DraftKings, NFFC, FanDuel, and more. In the updated overall best ball ranks below, check out where key players like […]

Omar Khan, Steelers Agree to Three-Year Contract

NFL.com's Coral Smith reports that the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed general manager Omar Khan to a new three-year contract on Thursday. The financial details were not noted. Khan has been a member of the Steelers' organization since 2001, but took over his current role in 2022 from predecessor Kevin Colbert. The 48-year-old, known for his […]

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 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 […]

4 Undervalued Fantasy Football Running Backs: Adam's Must-Draft RB Sleepers

More and more, fantasy managers are utilizing the "zero-RB" strategy in their draft rooms. This can be an effective strategy, especially in PPR leagues. But it means we need to nail our later-round running backs. This article highlights four undervalued running backs to draft in 2025. Even if you're not using the "zero-RB" strategy, these […]

Brashard Smith's Speed Could be Put to Use

ESPN's Adam Teicher writes that judging from how rookie seventh-round running back Brashard Smith was used in offseason practices, the Kansas City Chiefs have plans for him. The 22-year-old ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash at the scouting combine and could fit in nicely with other offensive skill players on the team, including receivers Xavier Worthy […]

Breece Hall - 2025 Fantasy Football Busts and Overvalued Draft Picks

RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): RB13 Fantasy Draft Analysis: The Jets have a new head coach in Aaron Glenn (from Detroit) and a new starting quarterback in Justin Fields. While there have been mixed signals on Breece Hall's usage for the upcoming season, it can't be forgotten that Glenn talked early in the offseason about getting all […]

LeQuint Allen Jr. to Have Receiving Role for Jaguars?

Jacksonville Jaguars running back LeQuint Allen Jr. landed in a crowded backfield after being selected by the team in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. The Jags also selected Virginia Tech running back Bhayshul Tuten and already have Travis Etienne Jr. and Tank Bigsby on the roster. Conventional wisdom would […]

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 […]

Bhayshul Tuten Needs to Improve Pass Protection

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten was one of the fastest players in the 2025 NFL draft and ran a 4.32-second 40-yard dash at the scouting combine, which was the fastest among RBs. Tuten has often been compared to Miami's De'Von Achane for his home run ability. However, he's on the small side at […]

Raheem Blackshear to Work Mostly As Special-Teamer

Carolina Panthers running back Raheem Blackshear will "almost exclusively be a special teams player" in 2025 if the team elects to keep a fourth RB around beyond training camp, writes The Charlotte Observer's Alex Zietlow. The Panthers only kept three RBs a year ago. Even with rookie Jonathon Brooks (knee) out for most of last […]

Rico Dowdle, Trevor Etienne to Split Carries?

The Charlotte Observer's Alex Zietlow writes that Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle will split carries with rookie Trevor Etienne as the backups to lead back Chuba Hubbard in 2025. Dowdle is coming of a 1,000-yard season with the Dallas Cowboys in his first year as a lead back, but he'll be working behind Hubbard. […]

Chuba Hubbard Should See Majority of Touches in 2025

The Charlotte Observer's Alex Zietlow writes that Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard "will still get the overwhelming majority of the touches" this year. Hubbard was the team's bell-cow back in 2024 with 712 snaps. He carried the ball 250 times, which ranked 11th in the NFL and second among all RBs who played 15 […]

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 […]