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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 take particular interest in this year's rookie class.No one would be surprised if highly touted prospects like Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton turn in strong rookie campaigns. There are interesting... [More...]
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 take particular interest in this year's rookie class.No one would be surprised if highly touted prospects like Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton turn in strong rookie campaigns. There are interesting... [More...]
Zay Flowers - 2025 Fantasy Football Busts and Overvalued Draft Picks
RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): WR23Fantasy Draft Analysis: Zay Flowers was expected to take on a bigger role in the Ravens' offense in 2024. As the team's clear WR1, he was highly touted as a huge value in fantasy drafts. And while he improved from 53.6 receiving yards per game in 2023 to 62.2 in 2024, he scored two fewer touchdowns.This was despite Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throwing17 more touchdown passesin 2024 than in 2023. Flowers' share of receiving TDs plummeted from nearly 21 ... [More...]
KaVontae Turpin Arrested on Two Charges
NBCSports.com's Mike Florio reports that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver/kick returner KaVontae Turpin was arrested early Sunday morning on two misdemeanor charges. Turpin faces charges for possession of marijuana and unlawful carrying of a weapon, Florio notes. Not what you want to see. The TCU product was an impactful asset for the Cowboys last season -- particularly in the return game, which garnered him a Pro-Bowl selection. It's unclear whether he'll face repercussions for his crimes, ... [More...]
Will Shipley - 2025 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates and Draft Sleepers
RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): RB57Fantasy 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 the most of those four carries, rushing for 16 and 57 yards in consecutive plays before finishing the drive off with a touchdown.Now a Super Bowl ... [More...]
Theo Johnson Prioritizing his Health this Offseason
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (foot) is hoping the work put in during the offseason will keep him healthy throughout the 2025 campaign. "The big thing for me this year is I want to play 17 games," said Johnson on the Giants Huddle podcast. "That's the number one priority. I've been taking my recovery and my health, what I'm putting in my body and everything, more serious than I ever have." The 24-year-old wasn't a consistent fantasy producer last season. However, he demonstrated some ... [More...]
Jermaine Burton Continues to Show Growth
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton continues to make a positive impression on the coaching staff. Head coach Zac Taylor has already touted the wideout's improved growth and maturity this offseason. However, it didn't end there, with offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher being the latest member of the staff to comment on Burton's personal development. "He's got a good look in his eye," stated Pitcher. "He's putting the time in." The 24-year-old, selected with the No. 80 overall pick in... [More...]
Puka Nacua Fantasy Football Outlook: An Underappreciated Cornerstone for 2025
Matthew Freedman breaks down why Puka Nacua may be an underrated asset in fantasy football for 2025, comparing his trajectory to the top two WRs going off the board. [More...]
Jayden Daniels Fantasy Football Outlook: Dual-Threat QB Taking Another Step Up
Ian Hartitz features Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, as he looks to follow up his stellar rookie season with an even bigger year. [More...]
Cam Ward "Not Expecting" to be handed Starting Job
Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward apparently isn't expecting to be handed the reigns heading into his inaugural campaign. "Cam's not gonna expect it to just be given to him," said offensive tackle JC Latham while speaking of the competition between the rookie and Will Levis. "Will's not just gonna sit over here and say, 'oh, we drafted him, go ahead take it.' Like both of them taking the challenge of trying to really earn the spot and really fight for the spot. It's made them better." ... [More...]