At the time of writing, we are officially 100 days away from the start of the NFL season — and there’s no better time to reveal my Top 50 rankings.
These are my personal rankings for single-QB PPR leagues, with significant influence from our incredible Fantasy Points projections and data. Over the next few weeks, I’ll continue to update and expand these rankings right up until opening day.
The 2025 season is shaping up to be an exciting one, and there’s no better place to get ready for it than right here at Fantasy Points. Let’s go win some championships.
1. Ja’Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals, 24 Years Old
Chase hit the wide receiver trifecta in 2024, with his first WR1 overall finish. He had one of the most dominant fantasy seasons ever at the position, leading the league in catches (127), touchdown receptions (17), and receiving yardage (1,708). Chase is in his prime and tied to one of the league’s best quarterbacks in Joe Burrow. This offseason, the Bengals made Chase the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history with a four-year deal worth $161 million.
After a running back-dominant 2024 fantasy season, 2025 is officially the Revenge of the Wide Receiver, with Chase leading the charge.
2. Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta Falcons, 23 Years Old
Robinson took massive strides in his second season in the league in Zac Robinson’s first season as the Atlanta OC. He averaged 20.1 PPG and finished with 1,887 combined yards. He finished third among all running backs in receptions and in rushing yardage.
Atlanta could be even more running-back-centric and less turnover-prone with Michael Penix Jr. taking over as the starting quarterback in the ATL. Robinson looks like a league winner and is my bet to finish as the RB1 overall this season.
3. Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles, 28 Years Old
Drafters were able to steal Barkley at the 1-2 turn this past season, but the price of a brick just went up. Barkley thrived in his first season in Philadelphia, surpassing even the wildest dreams of his biggest enthusiasts. He averaged a career-high 5.8 yards per carry on his way to a 22.2 PPG average.
Barkley became the ninth running back in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards and added 15 touchdowns. Ageists look away — you’re drafting a soon-to-be 28-year-old as one of the first players off the board.
4. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Detroit Lions, 23 Years Old
Touchdowns scored over their first two seasons in the league: Barry Sanders, 30; Jahmyr Gibbs, 31. Gibbs (21.3 PPG) finished as the RB1 overall and trailed only Barkley and Chase among all players in PPG. He accomplished this despite his teammate David Montgomery scoring 12 rushing touchdowns.
Gibbs is a dynamic and explosive talent who has thrived in his first two seasons in the league. His four-TD performance in Week 18, propelling Detroit to the NFC North title, will be remembered for years to come. He is the type of player who can break fantasy. Montgomery’s involvement in the offense under a new offensive coordinator could diminish in favor of even more Gibbs usage.
5. Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings, 25 Years Old
Jefferson has been so dominant throughout his first five seasons in the league that fantasy managers were somewhat disappointed that he “only” averaged 18.7 PPG last season. There are some question marks among drafters with new starting quarterback JJ McCarthy (we at Fantasy Points are certainly bullish on him) taking over as the starter this season. But there will be zero questions when it comes to Jefferson. Just draft him.
6. Puka Nacua, WR, LA Rams, 23 Years Old
The WR1 overall has led the league in targets and catches every year for the past four seasons. Few players in football possess Nacua's target ceiling potential. He could be in store to put up a season comparable to Cooper Kupp’s league-winning run in 2021. Nacua could become the NFL’s next 200-target player at some point in his career. You will want to have exposure to Nacua in 2025.
7. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys, 26 Years Old
Lamb has three straight seasons with at least 150 targets and 100 catches. Last season, Lamb overcame a slow start and the season-ending loss to starting quarterback Dak Prescott and still managed to average 17.6 PPG. An AC joint injury ended Lamb’s season during one of his best fantasy stretches of the year. From Weeks 14-16, he averaged 21.8 PPG. Prescott’s return and the acquisition of George Pickens indicate Dallas could be extremely pass-happy. We have already seen Lamb flirt with a 200-target season during his 2023 WR1 overall run, and this year, he could finally reach it.
8. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Las Vegas Raiders, 21 Years Old
I will by no means apologize to anyone for ranking Jeanty this highly. In fact, I could easily rank him even higher. Jeanty is the chosen one at the running back position. He joins Barkley, Robinson, and Zeke Elliott as one of the most highly anticipated rookie running backs to enter the league in recent memory. Las Vegas will lean on Jeanty as much as possible, and he is a threat to lead all running backs in touches right out of the gate. His backup is the oft-injured 32-year-old Raheem Mostert — hardly a threat to take away touches from an elite talent like Jeanty.
9. Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants, 21 Years Old
Nabers could easily be higher on this list, but there are question marks surrounding the quarterback position in New York. Usage-wise, Nabers had no peers last season. He led all players in target share (32.4%), ranked top three in air yards share (45.9%), and led the NFL in first-read rate at 42.8%—all at the age of 21.
Despite missing two games, Nabers broke Nacua’s all-time record for receptions by a rookie wide receiver with 109. He also broke the Giants' record for catches in a season, held previously by Steve Smith. Nabers is a threat to lead the NFL in targets, receptions, and yards — if he can get decent QB play.
10. Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jacksonville Jaguars, 22 Years Old
BTJ’s rookie year was phenomenal. The Jaguars were a bottom-eight offense, averaging only 18.8 points per game as a team. Trevor Lawrence missed multiple games. Many things went wrong for Jacksonville, but BTJ was not one of them.
Thomas Jr. had one of the best seasons ever for a rookie WR—finishing tied for fifth with 10 touchdown catches, fifth in receiving yardage with 1,282 yards, and setting a Jacksonville rookie record with 87 receptions. Jacksonville hired Liam Coen, and there is a great deal of enthusiasm about the Jaguars becoming one of the league’s most improved offenses.
11. De’Von Achane, RB, Miami Dolphins, 23 Years Old
Last season, Achane led all running backs in receptions (78), receiving yardage (592), and touchdown catches (6). His yards per carry number dipped considerably from his insane rookie season (4.1 down from 7.8) as his role and the offense changed. One of the most lethal weapons in fantasy, Achane has scored 23 touchdowns in 28 regular-season games. He has RB1 overall potential in 2025.
12. Amon-Ra St.Brown, WR, Detroit Lions, 25 Years Old
The Sun God has three straight seasons with at least 106 receptions and 1,161 receiving yards. There were many mouths to feed in Detroit’s offense, and teammate Jameson Williams emerged this season, but it didn’t matter — St. Brown is a target vacuum. He also has 22 touchdown catches over the past two seasons, trailing only Mike Evans and Chase.
13. Nico Collins, WR, Houston Texans, 25 Years Old
Collins has emerged over the last two seasons as a model of consistency and the focal point of the Houston offense. He averaged 17.4 PPG in 2023 and 17.3 this past season. It feels like we still have not seen what a true ceiling outcome is for Collins. 2025 could be the year for him to reach it and have a peak Julio Jones-like performance. Houston added multiple pass catchers this past offseason, but Collins will remain the focal point of the passing game and CJ Stroud’s preferred target.
14. Brock Bowers, TE, Las Vegas Raiders, 22 Years Old
Bowers will be the consensus TE1 overall heading into 2025, and seemingly for the rest of his career. The torch has officially been passed from Travis Kelce to Bowers.
Bowers obliterated the rookie record for catches at the tight end position with 112, obliterating the previous record held by Sam LaPorta (86). He also broke Mike Ditka’s record for receiving yardage with 1,144. The sky is the limit in 2025. With Geno Smith taking over, Bowers should benefit greatly from improved quarterback play.
It is officially wheels up for a Bowers smash season.
15. Drake London, WR, Atlanta Falcons, 23 Years Old
London broke out last season in Zac Robinson’s first year as Offensive Coordinator in Atlanta with a WR5 overall finish. He set a career-high with 16.5 PPG and finished with 100 catches, 1271 yards, and 9 TD grabs. The sample size is small, but there is considerable promise with Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback. In Penix Jr.’s three starts, London was targeted 39% of the time and had a 1st read rate of 45.1%. London will enter 2025 as a dark horse candidate to finish as the WR1 overall.
16. Ladd McConkey, WR, LA Chargers, 23 Years Old
Expect to see McConkey on multiple “league winner” lists this offseason. McConkey broke Puka Nacua’s NFL rookie record for receiving yards in a playoff game with an absurd 197 on nine catches, including an electric 86-yard catch and run touchdown. He had already broken Keenan Allen’s rookie records with 82 catches for 1,155 (10th) yards in the regular season.
McConkey is a Fantasy Points Data standout with 2.57 yards per route run (7th among all players with at least 75 targets), 10.5 yards per target (5th). In year two, McConkey could challenge the notion of what a wide receiver can accomplish in a Greg Roman-run offense. He has top five WR scoring production potential.
17. Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco, 28 Years Old
CMC is surging up draft boards and is currently being selected in the first round in NFFC, FFPC, and Underdog drafts. 2024 proved to be a disappointing season for a player we had grown accustomed to seeing dominate. McCaffrey played in only four games and averaged a career low in fantasy PPG.
San Francisco will be looking for a big turnaround as a team, and if healthy, expect CMC to bounce back in a significant way. Even if McCaffrey concedes some carries, he is one of the best bets among all running backs to finish in the 70+ catch range.
18. Derrick Henry, RB, Baltimore Ravens, 31 Years Old
OK, fine. Call me an ageist. If Henry were 25 years old, I would have him ranked right up there with Gibbs. But he is 31. Only eight running backs have averaged 15 points or more at age 31, and this year the Big Dog will make it nine. Henry has shown zero signs of slowing down, and in fact, was rejuvenated in his first season in Baltimore. Henry rushed for 16 TDs and averaged 19.8 PPG — fourth overall at the running back position.
This past offseason, Baltimore rewarded Henry with a contract extension that locks him in as a Raven through 2026. He has to slow down at some point, right? Right?
19. AJ Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles, 27 Years Old
Brown (16.7 PPG this season) is still a weapon of mass destruction in fantasy, capable of delivering immense spike weeks that can win just about any matchup. Brown scored touchdowns in both the NFC title game against Washington and in Philadelphia’s Super Bowl blowout win over Kansas City.
He lacks the target ceiling to challenge for the WR1 overall, but is a great consolation prize inside of the second round.
20. Chase Brown, RB, Cincinnati Bengals, 24 Years Old
Our usage king returns. Brown’s second-half run was fantastic, especially for fantasy managers rostering him. From Weeks 9–17, Brown averaged 20.6 PPG, the fifth most among all running backs.
Brown had a true breakout season, going from 58 touches as a rookie to 283 in year two. The Bengals lost longtime standout running back Joe Mixon, and improved as an offense, a true testament to Brown’s impact. This offseason, Brown avoided any significant threat to his starting job. Expect even more in year three.
21. Trey McBride, TE, Arizona Cardinals, 25 Years Old
McBride finished neck and neck with Bowers in PPG, outsourcing him (15.6 to 15.5) and finishing in a dead heat in receptions, with Bowers slightly edging him (112-111). He led all tight ends with a 26.5% target share and finished with the fourth-most receptions by a tight end in a single season, ever.
The only reason more people aren’t salivating over McBride’s potential heading into 2025 is his lack of receiving touchdowns — he finished with only two.
If you hate the term “positive touchdown regression,” you’ve come to the wrong place, because McBride will be the poster child for it all offseason.
22. Bucky Irving, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 22 Years Old
Irving was one of the true breakout stars of the 2024 rookie class and the top running back. He overtook the top spot in the Tampa Bay backfield from Rachaad White, 2023’s RB4 overall. Irving combines electric rushing ability (1122 rushing yards on 5.4 yards per carry) and immense potential as a receiver (47 catches for 392 yards). Liam Coen left for Jacksonville, but the Buccaneers kept it in-house, promoting Josh Grizzard to offensive coordinator.
Not to get too technical, but Bucky Irving is like that. A coordinator change will do nothing to quell my early enthusiasm for him.
23. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seattle Seahawks, 23 Years Old
After a disappointing rookie season fantasy-wise, JSN exploded in production in 2024. He tied a franchise record for most receptions in a season with 100 (10th in the NFL) and posted 1,130 receiving yards (12th). He also overtook both Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf as the team's focal point in the passing game after playing third fiddle in 2023.
Lockett and Metcalf are now on new teams. This was JSN’s first fully healthy offseason as a pro, and he improved by leaps and bounds. He just turned 23 this month, and there is plenty of room for growth in both his role and scoring numbers this season.
New offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak could also increase his downfield targets and overall aDOT (9.2 this season). The acquisition of Cooper Kupp should force JSN to play more outside this year — providing more opportunities for him to make big plays downfield.
24. Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals, 26 Years Old
Higgins is coming off the best season of his career fantasy-wise. Despite playing only 12 games, he caught 10 touchdown passes — tied for the sixth most in the NFL. Higgins also averaged 18.5 PPG (5th among all WRs) with a 23.1% target share. Fantasy managers who started Higgins in their playoffs will never forget the 40.1-point PPR explosion he dropped in money-making Week 17.
The Bengals rewarded Higgins this offseason with a four-year, $115 million extension — the most money ever paid to a team’s WR2.
25. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colts, 25 Years Old
Taylor was sensational last season during the fantasy playoffs. He made up for a disappointing season—he was drafted side by side with Barkley and ahead of Achane and Henry — with two massive performances in Weeks 16 and 17.
He finished as the RB1 overall in both weeks, rushing for 354 yards and 5 TDs combined. If that was not enough, Taylor had a Week 18 encore, rushing for 177 yards and another TD with most fantasy managers done for the season. The Colts have question marks at quarterback, and will continue to lean on Taylor with as much volume as he can handle on a weekly basis.
26. Rashee Rice, WR, Kansas City Chiefs, 24 Years Old
What could have been for Rice drafters in 2024? Through the first three weeks of the season, Rice looked like the league winner. He was averaging 21.6 points per game with a 31.5% target share and a 40.1% first-read rate. Disaster struck in game four, and Rice was lost for the season.
This year, Rice should step right back into a prominent role as the focal point of the Chiefs' passing game. Travis Kelce’s further decline will only bolster Rice’s chain-moving ability. Xavier Worthy and Rice should thrive next to one another and give Kansas City one of the league’s best WR duos.
27. Garrett Wilson, WR, New York Jets, 24 Years Old
Wilson did what he always does last season: draw targets. He finished tied for fourth in the NFL with 153 and averaged 14.8 PPG. Despite career highs in catches (101), receiving yardage (1,104), and touchdown catches (7), drafters who invested in Wilson around the 1–2 turn were left wanting more.
The days of treating Wilson as a legitimate WR1 overall threat with inflated ADP should be over — for now. That said, he could turn out to be a value and a post-hype sleeper this season.
Wilson will benefit from new offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand and will also be reunited with his former college quarterback, Justin Fields. With a complete lack of target competition in New York, Wilson, who already ranks seventh all-time in receptions through a player’s first three NFL seasons (279), should see many more receptions this year. Despite a run-heavy approach from the Jets, Wilson is poised to post the highest target share of his career.
28. Josh Jacobs, RB, Green Bay Packers, 26 Years Old
Jacobs’ first year in Green Bay was a dominant one, especially over the second half of the season. Jacobs finished fourth in the NFL with 15 rushing TDs — a career-high. Twelve of them occurred during his last eight games. The Green Bay offense could be even better in 2025, and Jacobs will continue to be the focal point of it.
29. Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens, 28 Years Old
Jackson had a vintage season even by his high fantasy standards. He led all quarterbacks with 25.1 PPG - a huge statistical advantage at the position and a full 6.2 points clear of the QB7. This was Jackson’s best fantasy season since 2019. He thrived under second-year offensive coordinator Todd Monken and playing next to Henry, the most talented back Jackson has ever shared the backfield with. Jackson once again led the QB position in rushing yards (915), while also setting a career high with 41 touchdown passes, while also passing for an absurdly low four interceptions. He led the league in passes over 40 yards (14) and led all starting quarterbacks in passer rating. I could write a novel about why you should draft Lamar Jackson.
But what about the other quarterbacks?
30. Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills, 28 Years Old
2024 was supposed to be a down year for Allen. He lost his longtime WR1, Stefon Diggs, as well as his big-play threat, Gabe Davis. The offense was in a transition year, with Khalil Shakir leading the wide receiver room. Despite all the challenges and personnel changes, Allen was his usual self. He finished as the QB2 overall, marking the fifth straight season he has finished as a top-three scorer at the position in PPG.
Allen redefines what a spike week means. He had the two highest-scoring weeks at the quarterback position, including a 51.4-point explosion — the highest-scoring fantasy output ever. He is a weapon of mass destruction and will continue to be a league-wrecker in 2025.
31. Jayden Daniels, QB, Washington Commanders, 24 Years Old
Ladies and gentlemen, this is what we refer to as a “tier.” Jackson, Allen, and Daniels represent the big three at the position and are the best bets to finish as the QB1 overall in 2025.
Daniels’ rookie season in Washington was magical. He led the Commanders to their first playoff wins since 1991 and a spot in the NFC championship. Daniels scored the second-most fantasy points by a rookie QB ever, trailing only Cam Newton. A Fantasy Points favorite this past offseason, he showed his “Konami Code” ability in abundance with 891 rushing yards (second among all quarterbacks) to go along with 25 touchdown passes.
Washington made serious improvements on the offensive line, and upgraded their WR2 spot with a trade for Deebo Samuel. Daniels will challenge for his first QB1 overall finish and will be in the mix for the NFL’s MVP trophy.
32. George Kittle, TE, San Francisco 49ers, 31 Years Old
Death, taxes, and George Kittle scoring fantasy points. There are few certainties in life, but Kittle remaining a mainstay in fantasy is one of them. He led all players at the position with 15.8 PPG—higher than both Bowers and McBride. Despite playing only 15 games, he finished with 1,106 receiving yards—the second-highest single-season total of his career. Kittle will continue to be a key part of the offense and one of Brock Purdy’s primary targets.
33. Kenneth Walker, RB, Seattle Seahawks, 24 Years Old
Head Coach Mike Macdonald signaled out Walker early and often last offseason as a focal point of the Seattle offense. Walker started the season out on an absolute tear, with at least 18.9 points in four of his first five games played. He averaged a career high of 16.5 PPG. Despite playing in only 11 games, Walker set a career high in receptions with 42 and scored 8 touchdowns.
New offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak is an excellent fit for Walker. Seattle is expected to increase its use of the fullback position this season, freeing up even more touches for Walker with the added benefit of an extra blocker. If Walker can stay healthy, he could be in store for a huge year.
34. Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets, 23 Years Old
To some, this ranking will feel punitive. Coaching changes, coordinator changes, a big midseason trade for Davante Adams, and a whole lot of losses — this Jets season was a circus, and Hall was caught in the wreckage.
Criticizing Hall is sacrilege to many in the fantasy community, but the facts are the facts. He averaged only 15.1 PPG, and his receiving numbers regressed from 76 receptions in 2023 to just 57 this season. Despite his immense talent, Hall has never rushed for 1,000 yards or scored more than five rushing touchdowns in any season of his career.
This offseason, new head coach Aaron Glenn praised not only Hall, but second-year backs Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis, saying that “we have three backs that we want to utilize as much as possible.” Even with the dreaded committee fears, it is hard to envision Hall not dominating touches in the Jets' backfield, especially on a team with a lack of skill position talent outside of Wilson. Hall has never averaged fewer than 15.1 PPG in any season of his career.
35. James Cook, RB, Buffalo Bills, 25 Years Old
Cook has finished as an RB1 for two consecutive seasons, beating his ADP both times in the process. The analytics crowd will quickly point out that he played only 48% of the snaps, and his 7.7% touchdown rate (#1 among all backs with at least 100 carries) is unsustainable.
But it is hard to fathom how efficient and productive Cook was with his touches. He scored 18 touchdowns — the second most in a single season in Bills history, trailing only O.J. Simpson. Cook also put up 28.1 PPR points in Buffalo’s season-ending AFC Championship loss to Kansas City. Fears of a potential holdout and touchdown regression have made his current ADP palatable.
36. Xavier Worthy, WR, Kansas City Chiefs, 21 Years Old
The fastest player in NFL Combine history, Worthy became the first Chiefs rookie wide receiver selected in the first round of the NFL Draft since 2011. He lived up to the billing, providing the Chiefs with big-play ability. Worthy finished second among all rookies with nine touchdowns, trailing only Brian Thomas Jr. in the process.
Worthy scored 19 or more points in three consecutive games toward the end of the regular season and elevated his performance even further in the NFL playoffs. In the AFC title game, he recorded six catches for 85 yards and a touchdown. The Super Bowl was even more impressive — Worthy was the Chiefs' lone bright spot, delivering a peak Tyreek Hill-like performance with eight catches for 157 yards and two touchdowns, albeit with some serious garbage time production.
Even though he should cede targets to Rice, Worthy’s upside in Year 2 is sky-high.
37. Davante Adams, WR, LA Rams, 32 Years Old
Adams showed zero signs of slowing down last season, averaging 17.2 PPG while splitting time between Las Vegas and the New York Jets — two of the league’s lowest-scoring teams (both ranked in the bottom eight in points per game). He now lands in Los Angeles, in a Sean McVay offense that could be one of the league’s most potent.
Adams steps into the Cooper Kupp role opposite Puka Nacua, giving LA one of the league’s best pairs of pass catchers. Nacua’s presence should create advantageous coverages for Adams on a weekly basis, and McVay will dial up plenty of plays to get both players the ball. Last season, between Weeks 8 and 17, Nacua and Kupp combined for a 58% target share. Expect a similar level of consolidation, which should be music to the ears of fantasy managers.
38. Kyren Williams, RB, LA Rams, 24 Years Old
There were bumps along the way and a rough patch of games late in the year, but Williams still managed to finish as an RB1 for the second consecutive season. He averaged 17.1 PPG and finished third among all running backs with 316 carries - a massive number for a back weighing in at less than 200 pounds.
The Blake Corum threat last season was largely nonexistent. There are more challenges this season, with Corum being joined by fourth-rounder Jarquez Hunter. GM Les Snead has indicated that LA could use somewhat of a committee this season, which would undoubtedly be a first for a McVay-led offense. Even with the threats to his role, Williams is in the driver's seat to deliver his third consecutive RB1 finish.
39. Omarion Hampton, RB, LA Chargers, 21 Years Old
While Jeanty is garnering early attention from drafters, Hampton has settled in as high-end RB2 in early ADP — and rightfully so. He checks multiple boxes we look for in fantasy: size (221 pounds), athleticism (4.41 40-yard dash), and two-way ability.
Hampton posted back-to-back seasons with 1,500+ rushing yards, at least 15 rushing touchdowns, and 67 combined receptions over his last two seasons at UNC. The Chargers selected him with the 22nd overall pick. There could be annoying moments usage-wise, especially early on in the season as LA utilizes free agent signing Najee Harris as well, but by the time the fantasy playoffs come around, Hampton should be in a bell cow role on a team that wants to run the football.
40. Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Arizona Cardinals, 21 Years Old
Harrison Jr. was the highest drafted rookie wide receiver ever in redraft ADP last season. The fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft had the fantasy community abuzz with enthusiasm and high expectations. One year removed from Puka Nacua’s unbelievable 2023 rookie year, drafters were not going to let this level of rookie wide receiver upside and can’t-miss profile slide at all. What transpired was a rollercoaster ride of a season, with some fun highs (eight games with 15 points or more) and devastating lows (six games with 6 points or fewer). The WR39 finish was not what anyone signed up for.
2025 is all about consistency. Harrison Jr. was targeted 50 times over his last six games. Much like his former Ohio State teammate Jaxson Smith-Njigba, the market may have been a year too early, and a year two breakout could be in store.
41. Terry McLaurin, WR, Washington Commanders, 29 Years Old
Fantasy managers had been waiting for a Terry McLaurin breakout season seemingly his entire career. Despite a revolving door of middling to bad quarterback play, McLaurin posted four straight seasons of at least 77 receptions and 1,100 receiving yards but never surpassed 14.9 PPG, including a career-low 12.3 in 2023.
All McLaurin needed was improved quarterback play, and he got it in the form of 2024's No. 2 overall pick, Jayden Daniels. McLaurin set a franchise record with 13 touchdown catches, trailing only Ja'Marr Chase for the NFL lead. He dominated Washington in all receiving metrics, including target share (21.7%) and air yards share (39.8%).
Washington will likely add additional weapons in the passing game, but McLaurin should remain Daniels’ preferred target for at least another season.
42. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Carolina Panthers, 22 Years Old
Rookie wide receivers have finished as top-six PPR scorers in four of the last five seasons, including two last year with Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. This year’s best bet to continue the trend is Tetairoa McMillan.
There’s a lot to like about his profile: he’s 6'5", 210-plus pounds, with elite hands, polished route-running, and a knack for the spectacular, highlight-reel catch. Carolina selected him eighth overall in the NFL Draft — the highest pick for a wide receiver in franchise history.
The Panthers are desperate for an alpha WR to command targets and accelerate the development of third-year quarterback Bryce Young. They’ve found one in T-Mac. McMillan projects for usage similar to a player like Drake London, with a high target ceiling and the ability to make an instant impact.
43. DJ Moore, WR, Chicago Bears, 28 Years Old
DJ Moore had his best season as a pro in 2023, finishing as the WR6 overall. This long-awaited smash season was vindication for fantasy managers who had long believed that all Moore needed was a better situation than the "pits of hell" quarterback era he endured for multiple seasons in Carolina.
Last year was a slight disappointment, with Moore struggling early before rebounding after offensive coordinator Shane Waldron was fired midseason. He eventually finished as the WR14 but was a purgatory player at ADP after many had expected a repeat of 2023.
Moore’s third season in Chicago could look much more like his first. New head coach Ben Johnson set the fantasy world on fire in Detroit, and second-year quarterback Caleb Williams now has a year of development in the pros. Even with the emergence of rookie Luther Burden and second-year pro Rome Odunze, Moore should still remain the focal point of the Bears’ offense.
44. Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints, 30 Years Old
This ranking for Alvin Kamara will seem low to many, especially after his high-level production last season. Kamara averaged 19 PPG, the fifth-highest among all running backs. He set a career high in rushing yardage with 950 and finished second only to Achane in receptions and receiving yards at the position.
Kamara turns 30 this offseason and will face yet another change in offensive coordinators, along with a new head coach in Kellen Moore. Expect another season of strong production, although it may be capped by the quality (read: lack thereof) of the Saints’ offense. With rookie QB Tyler Shough most likely taking over as the team’s starter, the Saints could be one of the league’s weakest offenses.
45. Tyreek Hill, WR, Miami Dolphins, 31 Years Old
Just how low can I rank Tyreek before it begins to look ridiculous? 45 seems about right. Hill has been one of the better fantasy assets to roster during his time in Kansas City and over his first two seasons in Miami, but 2024 was a significant setback. De’Von Achane became the focal point of the Dolphins' offensive attack, and Hill’s target share dipped to 20.1% after a 31.1% mark in 2023.
There are plenty of legitimate excuses: Tua Tagovailoa missed a good portion of the season, and Hill was dealing with a wrist injury. A return to WR1 land is not out of the cards, but less likely than at any point in Hill’s career since his rookie season. There is also a non-zero chance that Hill could be traded this summer.
46. Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 31 Years Old
Mike Evans’ streak of consecutive 1,000-yard seasons looked very much at risk last year, but he got there with a late-season surge. With 11 in a row, he trails only Jerry Rice. Sometime in the future, he will join Rice in Canton, but in the meantime, he will continue helping fantasy managers win weeks. Despite playing only 14 games, Evans finished the season with 11 touchdown catches, giving him 24 over the last two seasons, tying him with Chase for the most at the wide receiver position in this span.
This season, there are more mouths to feed in Tampa with the Bucs selecting Ohio State power slot Emeka Egbuka with the 19th overall pick on top of re-signing Chris Godwin, but the Mayfield-Evans connection should continue to produce spike weeks. Over the last two seasons, including the playoffs, Evans has 14 games with 20 points or more.
47. Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals, 28 Years Old
After an injury-plagued 2023, Burrow came back in a significant way with his best season as a pro. He finished as the QB3 overall, leading the NFL in passing yardage and touchdowns (43) while completing 70.6% of his passes. Burrow broke multiple Bengals franchise records in the process and shows no signs of slowing down whatsoever.
A legitimate argument can be made to select Burrow much earlier than this ranking reflects. Burrow could become the fourth NFL quarterback to pass for 50 touchdowns in a season.
48. Chuba Hubbard, RB, Carolina Panthers, 25 Years Old
The story heading into last season was the fantasy football potential of Carolina Panthers rookie Jonathon Brooks. But it quickly turned into Chuba Hubbard becoming one of the best values at ADP in all of fantasy football.
Hubbard took advantage of his opportunity and ran with it, setting career highs across the board — including rushing yards (1,175), rushing touchdowns (10), and receptions (43). He finished as the RB12 overall in PPG (16.1).
The threat of Brooks never materialized, ultimately ending with a season-ending torn ACL that is expected to sideline him for the entire year.
Hubbard was rewarded with a contract extension that will keep him in Carolina through 2028. There’s no reason to fade him this season. The Dave Canales offense has been running back–friendly for consecutive years (see: Rachaad White in 2023). Expect Hubbard to remain the high-volume focal point of the Panthers’ offense.
49. Joe Mixon, RB, Houston Texans, 28 Years Old
The Cincinnati Bengals discarded Joe Mixon, traded away from his long-time home to the Houston Texans for a seventh-round draft pick last offseason. He proceeded to have one of his most efficient seasons as a pro. Mixon averaged 17.2 PPG and finished with 12 total touchdowns in only 14 games played. He also scored touchdowns in consecutive playoff games.
Houston selected Woody Marks in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Marks is a legit pass-catching threat and one that could cap Mixon’s ceiling, but he should remain the team’s bell cow and see plenty of work around the goal line.
50. DK Metcalf, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers, 28 Years Old
There has been a recent trend of wide receivers (WRs) who were traded to new teams and went on to crush their average draft position (ADP) and finish as WR1s. Last season, it was Jerry Jeudy. In 2023, it was DJ Moore. Pittsburgh traded a second-round pick for Metcalf this offseason and doubled down on their bet by rewarding him with a five-year, $150 million contract extension. They traded George Pickens, last year’s leading target earner, to Dallas.
There are quarterback question marks in Pittsburgh, but whoever is going to be behind center will be targeting Metcalf at a high rate. He is in store for his highest usage season in years with minimal WR target competition surrounding him.
