1) Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Burrow's wrist concerns have proven pointless and Chase is set to win the wide receiver triple crown at just 24 years old. Chase was the overall WR1 for the 2024 season by a wide margin despite his teammates being WR2 (fantasy points per game).
2) Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
Barkley has proven he is by no means washed up after leaving New York with a stellar performance. He topped 2K rushing yards behind a dominant Philadelphia offensive line and finished as fantasy's clear RB1 despite the quarterback stealing more than 10 short rushing scores. Barkley turns 28 next season, but he has a strong case to be a top pick in fantasy drafts.
3) Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta Falcons
Robinson has nearly matched Barkley's fantasy production (20.6 vs. 20.2 fpg) since Week 6, finally taking on a workhorse role, including at the goal line. Robinson is a special player who should benefit from better QB play in 2025, and is another strong option to be drafted first overall.
4) Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings
Jefferson is second in the league in receiving yards and tied his career-high in touchdown catches (10) with one game left in what feels like a disappointing season. He's still only 25 years old and has a great system in place regardless of who's at QB in Minnesota.
5) Nico Collins, WR, Houston Texans
Collins has emerged as a true alpha this season and will command a ton of targets with Stefon Diggs gone and Tank Dell suffering a major injury. Texas will address its offensive line during the offseason and CJ Stroud should bounce back.
6) CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys
Lamb had a bigger second half of the season than last year and will head into 2025 healthier alongside Dak Prescott. Lamb will play indoors in an offense centered around him.
7) Puka Nacua, WR, Los Angeles Rams
Nacua broke the rookie record for receptions and took his game to the next level in 2024 despite dealing with injuries. Nacua's physical style of play gives him additional risk, but has the advantage of allowing him to finish as a WR1 in fantasy. 1st place in target rate (37.9%) and yards per route (3.54) this season, Cooper Kupp is declining significantly.
8) Jamir Gibbs, RB, Detroit Lions
David Montgomery's presence is preventing Gibbs from moving higher, and there is some concern about OC Ben Johnson leaving. But Gibbs expects to remain highly productive in 2024, sharing the work on an offense that led the league in scoring.
9) Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants
Quarterback concerns are the only reason Nabers isn't higher. Nabers led the league in scoring despite missing two games, and he began to continue to improve as New York used him more in the slot. Nabers would be a No. 1 fantasy pick in the 2026 draft if the Giants get him a quarterback.
10) Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
BTJ benefited from Christian Kirk, Evan Engram, and Gabe Davis all coming off the season, but suffered from shaky QB play and led the league in “most long touchdowns.” Thomas Jr. finished WR4 in overall fantasy scoring as a rookie, and Mac Jones was his QB for half a year.
11) Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Detroit Lions
Brown's targets and yardage are down some in 2024, but he set a career high with 12 TD catches and remains one of the safer first-round fantasy picks. Jameson Williams could improve further in 2025, but St. Brown's has averaged 111.3 receptions in each of his 16 games over the last three years.
12) De'Von Acane, RB, Miami Dolphins
Achane's historical effectiveness as a rookie took a hit as a sophomore, but he more than made up for it in a prolific receiving role. Acane led all running backs in receptions and receiving yards while serving as Miami's WR2. Acane has proven he can handle over 250 touches, although he carries an additional injury risk.
13) Brock Bowers, TE, Las Vegas Raiders
Bowers benefited from Davante Adams being traded, but overcame a poor Raiders environment to break the rookie record for receptions while playing tight end. Las Vegas needs a quarterback. Bowers has 4 TDs on 144 targets. However, he looks like a generational talent who could make a big impact on fantasy teams at the weak TE position, especially in PPR leagues.
14) AJ Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
Brown lost some goals to rookie Sacquon Barkley due to injury, but he still ranks second in the league in goal share.33.7%) and aviation yard share (48.1%). Brown will likely bounce back from the discount in 2025.
15) Chase Brown, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
Brown barely left the field after Zack Moss went down and was fantasy's RB5 from Weeks 9-17. Fantasy managers will want to pay attention to how the Bengals handle their backfield in the offseason. But if they don't bring in major competition, Brown looks like a top-five back.
16) Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers
CMC picked up a fantasy manager in 2024, and he will enter next season at age 28 with major health concerns. Still, given his role and situation, few RBs can match his strengths. A healthy version of Kyle Shanahan's offense would still top overall fantasy players in the outcome range, but McCaffrey would be a gamble.
17) Ashton Ginty, RB, TBD
Jeanty scored 30 touchdowns and ran for over 2,600 yards (7.0 YPC) as a 20-year-old in college last season. His ADP will ultimately depend on where the rookie lands.
18) Josh Jacobs, RB, Green Bay Packers
Jacobs benefited greatly from leaving Las Vegas for Green Bay, and the Packers became one of the most prolific teams in the league thanks to his addition. Jacobs turns 27 next season and will have a key role.
19) Bucky Irving, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Irving has been fantasy's RB6 since Week 10. The impressive rookie ranks among the league leaders in broken tackle percentage and excels as a receiver in the highly productive Liam Coen system. Irving looks like a budding star worthy of a second-round fantasy pick.
20) Trey McBride, TE, Arizona Cardinals
McBride has been fantasy's TE3 this season despite only one touchdown. Marvin Harrison Jr. wasn't alpha as a rookie, so he leads all tight ends in target share (29.0%) and air yards share (24.2%). McBride is right up there with Bowers in the TE hierarchy (although George Kittle isn't far behind).
21) Kyren Williams, RB, Los Angeles Rams
Williams finished as the RB6 in 2024, beating out rookie Blake Corum and any injury concerns. Sean McVay absolutely likes Williams, who averaged the second-most touches per game (22.3) this year and should remain a workhorse for LA in 2025.
22) Derrick Henry, RB, Baltimore Ravens
After joining Baltimore, Henry's efficiency rebounded and he finished as fantasy RB2. Henry is 31 years old and entering his 10th season in the league, but such concerns are preventing him from ranking higher.
23) Joe Mixon, RB, Houston Texans
Mixon was just RB37 during the fantasy playoffs, but was RB5 on the season. He's averaged the third-most touches per game (22.0) since joining Houston, and he'll be a mainstay again next season at age 29.
24) Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets
Hall was a major disappointment in 2024 despite the Jets missing another year from knee surgery and replacing four-time MVP winner Zach Wilson. Hall looked like a star in 2023 and will still be just 24 years old next season. That said, he's going to drop about 20 picks for a reason.
25) Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens
Jackson had an even bigger season in 2024 than he did in 2023 when he won his second MVP. Fantasy managers can gain leverage by drafting dual-threat Tier 1 QBs, but the quarterback position is incredibly deep.
26) Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills
Allen is dealing with injuries and hasn't missed Stefon Diggs leaving.
27) Drake London, WR, Atlanta Falcons
Early signs are positive for Michael Penix Jr.
28) James Cook, RB, Buffalo Bills
Cook is expected to return for a touchdown, but he's in the best situation in Buffalo.
29) Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colts
Taylor has led fantasy teams through the playoffs and is still only 25 years old.
30) Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
Higgins finished as Fantasy's WR2 in terms of points per game, but where would he sign?
31) Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seattle Seahawks
JSN has emerged as Seattle's new WR1, ranking in the league's top eight in targets, catches, and receiving yards.
32) Tyreek Hill, WR, Miami Dolphins
Hill suffered a wrist injury throughout the season, and Miami's offense underwent dramatic changes. Hill turns 31 next season.
33) Garrett Wilson, WR, New York Jets
Wilson took a backseat to Davante Adams after a midseason trade, and it's unclear who he will catch passes from in 2025.
34) George Pickens, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
Pickens ran Pittsburgh's offense, ranking in the top five in air yardage percentage (43.1%).
35) Jayden Daniels, QB, Washington Commander
Daniels has the most rushing yards by a rookie QB in NFL history and has 15 TD passes over the past five games.
36) Jalen Hurts, QB, Philadelphia Eagles
Tush Push retains Hurts' elite fantasy value, but it's an important cheat code.
37) George Kittle, TE, San Francisco 49ers
Kittle has been the TE1 this season, and will likely continue to be a bargain as he enters next season at age 32.
38) Isiah Pacheco, RB, Kansas City Chiefs
Pacheco worked the splits upon his return, but was sidelined due to a serious injury. If he joins the Chiefs as a feature next year, he would be a big upside.
39) Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Evans will turn 32 next season, but few receivers are a safer bet for 1,000 yards and double-digit scores.
40) Terry McLaurin, WR, Washington Commander
Scary Terry finally has a quarterback.
41) Rashee Rice, WR, Kansas City Chiefs
Rice was fantasy's WR4 for the first three weeks before suffering a season-ending knee injury. He is expected to be ready for 2025, but Rice's status will require monitoring.
42) Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
Burrow became the first QB in NFL history to throw for 250 yards or more and at least three touchdowns in eight consecutive games. His worries about wrist surgery turned out to be for nothing.
43) Jai Flowers, WR, Baltimore Ravens
Flowers showed growth as a sophomore, but a lack of red zone activity limited his scoring opportunities.
44) Ladd McConkey, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
Although there are concerns about McConkey's durability, he immediately emerged as a solid WR1 for LA, ranking in the top 10 in yards per route as a rookie.
45) DeVonta Smith, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
Smith has disappointed in back-to-back seasons, but his strong finish earned him the WR17 spot this season.
46) Davante Adams, WR, New York Jets
Adams would rank higher if he were to somehow run with Aaron Rodgers again, but he just turned 32 and has an unknown QB.
47) Jordan Addison, WR, Minnesota Vikings
Addison showed significant growth in his second year and became fantasy's WR8 after Week 11. Addison will continue to benefit from playing in the system of Justin Jefferson and Kevin O'Connell.
48) Chuba Hubbard, RB, Carolina Panthers
Hubbard has been excellent as a workhorse for Carolina and will return to that same role after Jonathon Brooks suffers another serious knee injury.
49) Alvin Kamara (RB, New Orleans Saints)
Kamara will turn 30 next season, but he finished the season as fantasy's RB6 in points per game while averaging the fourth-most touches (21.1).
50) Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR, Arizona Cardinals)
MHJ was a fantasy bust given his high ADP as he struggled mightily at the catch point as a rookie. Harrison Jr. has elite pedigree and could improve in his second year, but his situation is not ideal.
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