2025 Fantasy Football Top Values

People refuse to acknowledge this for some reason, but the Panthers have some of the best blocking in the NFL. And unlike last year, Chuba Hubbard is the undisputed No. 1 running back. Jonathon Brooks is injured again, while Rico Dowdle was signed just for depth.

Calvin Ridley had the most unrealized air yards last year. Basically, his terrible quarterbacks would throw deep passes to them, and they’d fall incomplete. Ridley is an exceptional talent who will thrive with a major upgrade at quarterback.

Some rookie running backs tend to be risky because they can’t get on the field on third down due to pass protecton issues. There are no concerns like this with Henderson, who is a master in pass protection. Henderson is a dynamic back and should emerge as the primary runner in New England’s offense.

Travis Hunter will play cornerback this year, but that’ll be secondary to his receiver duties. Hunter is a dynamic player and has too much upside to ignore in the sixth round.

I’m generally not a huge D’Andre Swift fan, but you have to love the opportunity he has this year. Swift, who has operated in Ben Johnson’s offense in the past, will stand to benefit from the coaching change and the fact that the front office didn’t use a pick prior to the seventh round on a running back. Johnson loves to utilize his running backs creatively, so Swift could have a huge year behind a much-improved Chicago offensive line.

I’ve seen so many busts lists with Deebo Samuel on them. People who hate Samuel this year will point to 2024 and his lack of production in the second half of the season. Well, he had something called pneumonia. Think that impacted his season!? From all accounts, Samuel looks like the Samuel of old in training camp, and he could be the No. 1 receiver on the team if Terry McLaurin holds out into the regular season.

The Buccaneers appear to have a crowded receiver room. However, that’s not really the case. Chris Godwin is already iffy to play in Week 1, and I’m convinced that he won’t be 100 percent all year. Jalen McMillan won’t be ahead of Egbuka. And Mike Evans turns 32 in August. Egbuka is an incredibly talented receiver and could easily have a monster rookie campaign.

I love both San Francisco receivers. Ricky Pearsall was my top sleeper last year until he got shot. He missed a portion of the season, but then returned and did well at the end of the year. He’ll be the No. 2 receiver in 2025 – and perhps even the No. 1 – as Brandon Aiyuk nurses his torn ACL. He should have a huge season.

It seems as though everyone remembers the decrepit Isiah Pacheco from a year ago. Pacheco, of course, suffered an injury early in the season and then returned late in the year. Pacheco looked terrible, but he was not healthy. With a full offseason to recover, Pacheco will be back to 100 percent. He’ll most likely return to his former self, which means he should be drafted in the fourth or fifth round; not the seventh round!

Matthew Golden has terrific, downfield game-breaking ability. He has also enjoyed a great training camp, earning the praise of “No Cookie” Jordan Love. It shouldn’t take too long before he’s Love’s No. 1 receiver.

I know what you’re thinking. What about Cam Skattebo? I wouldn’t be concerned. First of all, Skattebo is hurt. Second, Skattebo hasn’t received too many first-team reps. And third, accurate team reporter Jordan Raanan was adamant that Tracy is set to receive the bulk of the touches this year.