Way-too-early top 50 fantasy football rankings for 2025

1) Ja’Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Burrow’s wrist concerns proved meaningless, and Chase is set to take the wide receiver triple crown at just 24 years old. Chase was the overall WR1 in the 2024 season by a wide margin despite his teammate being the WR2 (in fantasy points per game).

2) Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles

Barkley proved he was far from washed while excelling after leaving New York. He broke 2K rushing yards behind a dominant Philadelphia offensive line and finished as fantasy’s clear RB1 despite his quarterback stealing 10+ short rushing scores. Barkley will be 28 next season, but he has a strong argument to be the top pick in fantasy drafts.

3) Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta Falcons

Robinson nearly matched Barkley’s fantasy production (20.6 vs. 20.2 fpg) after Week 6, as he finally took over a workhorse role, including at the goal line. Robinson is a special player who should benefit from better QB play in 2025, and he’s another strong option to be drafted as high as first overall.

4) Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings

Jefferson is second in the league in receiving yards and has tied his career-high in touchdown catches (10) with one game remaining in what feels like a disappointing season. He’s still just 25 years old and in a terrific system regardless of who’s at QB in Minnesota.

5) Nico Collins, WR, Houston Texans

Collins emerged as a true alpha this season, and he’ll command a ton of targets with Stefon Diggs likely gone and Tank Dell coming off a major injury. The Texans will address offensive line during the offseason, and C.J. Stroud should bounce back.

6) CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys

Lamb had a bigger second half of the season like last year, and he’ll enter 2025 healthier and with Dak Prescott back. Lamb gets to play indoors in an offense centered around him.

7) Puka Nacua, WR, Los Angeles Rams

Nacua broke the rookie record for receptions and then took his game to the next level in 2024 despite playing through an injury. Nacua’s physical style of play gives him additional risk, but he has the upside to finish as fantasy’s WR1. He finished first in target rate (37.9%) and yards per route run (3.54) this season, and Cooper Kupp is in major decline.

8) Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Detroit Lions

David Montgomery’s presence prevents Gibbs from being higher, and there’s mild concern about OC Ben Johnson leaving. But Gibbs figures to remain highly productive while sharing work on an offense that easily led the league in scoring in 2024.

9) Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants

Quarterback concern is the only reason Nabers isn’t higher. Nabers led the league in targets despite missing two games, and he began to really thrive down the stretch once New York used him more in the slot. If the Giants get him a quarterback, Nabers will be the No. 1 fantasy pick in 2026 drafts.

10) Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jacksonville Jaguars

BTJ benefitted from Christian Kirk, Evan Engram and Gabe Davis all going down for the season, but he also suffered from shaky QB play and led the league in “almost long touchdowns.” Thomas Jr. finished as the WR4 in overall fantasy scoring as a rookie, and Mac Jones was his QB for half the year.

11) Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Detroit Lions

St. Brown’s targets and yardage dropped 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 develop further in 2025, but St. Brown has averaged 111.3 receptions over 16 games in each of the last three years.

12) De’Von Achane, RB, Miami Dolphins

Achane’s historic efficiency as a rookie came crashing down as a sophomore, but he more than made up for it with a prolific receiving role. Achane led all running backs in receptions and receiving yards while acting as Miami’s WR2. Achane carries extra injury risk, but he proved he can handle 250+ touches.

13) Brock Bowers, TE, Las Vegas Raiders

Bowers benefitted from Davante Adams being traded, but he overcame a poor Raiders environment to break the rookie record for receptions while playing tight end. Las Vegas needs a quarterback — Bowers has just four TDs on 144 targets. But he looks like a generational talent capable of giving fantasy teams major leverage at a weak TE position, especially in PPR leagues.

14) A.J. Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles

Brown dealt with injuries and lost some work to newcomer Saquon Barkley, but he still ranks second in the league in target share (33.7%) and air yards share (48.1%). Brown will likely rebound at a discount in 2025.

15) Chase Brown, RB, Cincinnati Bengals

Brown rarely left the field after Zack Moss went down, and he was fantasy’s RB5 over Weeks 9-17. Fantasy managers will want to pay attention to how the Bengals address 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 burned fantasy managers in 2024, and he’ll enter next season 28 years old and with major health questions. Still, few if any RBs match his upside given his role and situation. A healthy version in Kyle Shanahan’s offense still has No. 1 overall fantasy player in the range of outcomes, but McCaffrey will be a gamble.

17) Ashton Jeanty, RB, TBD

Jeanty scored 30 touchdowns and ran for more than 2,600 yards (7.0 YPC) as a 20-year-old in college last season. His ADP will ultimately depend on the rookie’s landing spot.

18) Josh Jacobs, RB, Green Bay Packers

Jacobs benefitted greatly from leaving Las Vegas for Green Bay, and the Packers became one of the league’s most run-heavy teams thanks to his addition. Jacobs will be 27 years old next season, and he’s locked into a prime role.

19) Bucky Irving, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Irving was fantasy’s RB6 after Week 10. The impressive rookie is among the league leaders in broken tackle rate, and he’s excelled as a receiver in a highly productive Liam Coen system. Irving looks like a budding star worth a second-round fantasy pick.

20) Trey McBride, TE, Arizona Cardinals

McBride was fantasy’s TE3 this season despite catching just one touchdown. He leads all tight ends in target share (29.0%) and air yards share (24.2%), as Marvin Harrison Jr. wasn’t an alpha as a rookie. McBride is right there with Bowers in a TE tier by themselves (although George Kittle isn’t too far behind).

21) Kyren Williams, RB, Los Angeles Rams

Williams held off rookie Blake Corum and any injury concerns and finished as the RB6 in 2024. Sean McVay absolutely loves Williams, who averaged the second-most touches per game (22.3) this year and should remain L.A.’s workhorse in 2025.

22) Derrick Henry, RB, Baltimore Ravens

Henry’s efficiency bounced back after joining Baltimore, and he finished as fantasy’s RB2. Henry will be 31 years old and entering his 10th season in the league, but those concerns are why he’s not ranked even higher.

23) Joe Mixon, RB, Houston Texans

Mixon was just the RB37 during the fantasy playoffs, but he was the RB5 for the season. He averaged the third-most touches per game (22.0) after joining Houston, and he’ll be their workhorse again at age 29 next season.

24) Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets

Hall was a major fantasy disappointment in 2024 despite being another year removed from knee surgery and the Jets replacing Zach Wilson with a four-time MVP winner. Hall looked like a star in 2023, and he’ll still be just 24 next season. That said, he’ll drop 20 picks or so for a reason.

25) Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens

Jackson had a much bigger season in 2024 than when he won his second MVP in 2023. Fantasy managers can gain leverage by drafting a dual-threat Tier 1 QB, but the quarterback position is incredibly deep.

26) Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills

Allen plays through injuries and didn’t miss Stefon Diggs leaving.

27) Drake London, WR, Atlanta Falcons

Early signs with Michael Penix Jr. are positive.

28) James Cook, RB, Buffalo Bills

Cook is due for touchdown regression, but he’s in a prime situation in Buffalo.

29) Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colts

Taylor carried fantasy teams during the playoffs, and he’s still just 25 years old.

30) Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

Higgins finished as fantasy’s WR2 in points per game, but where will he sign?

31) Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seattle Seahawks

JSN emerged as Seattle’s new WR1, ranking top eight in the league in targets, catches and receiving yards.

32) Tyreek Hill, WR, Miami Dolphins

Hill played through a wrist injury all season, and Miami’s offense saw a dramatic change. Hill will be 31 entering next season.

33) Garrett Wilson, WR, New York Jets

Wilson took a backseat to Davante Adams after a midseason trade, and it’s unclear whom he’ll be catching passes from in 2025.

34) George Pickens, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers

Pickens ranked top five in air yards share (43.1%) while carrying Pittsburgh’s offense.

35) Jayden Daniels, QB, Washington Commanders

Daniels had the most rushing yards by a rookie QB in NFL history, and he has 15 TD passes over the last five games.

36) Jalen Hurts, QB, Philadelphia Eagles

The Tush Push maintains Hurts’ elite fantasy value, but it’s a critical cheat code.

37) George Kittle, TE, San Francisco 49ers

Kittle was the TE1 this season, and he’ll likely continue to be discounted while entering next season at 32 years old.

38) Isiah Pacheco, RB, Kansas City Chiefs

Pacheco split work after returning, but it was from a serious injury. He’ll carry major upside if he enters as the Chiefs’ feature back next year.

39) Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Evans will be 32 years old next season, but few receivers have been safer bets for 1,000 yards and double-digit scores.

40) Terry McLaurin, WR, Washington Commanders

Scary Terry finally has a quarterback.

41) Rashee Rice, WR, Kansas City Chiefs

Rice was fantasy’s WR4 over the first three weeks before suffering a season-ending knee injury. He’s expected to be ready for 2025, but Rice’s status needs monitoring.

42) Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals

Burrow became the first QB in NFL history to throw for 250+ yards and at least three touchdowns in eight straight games. His wrist surgery concern proved to be nothing.

43) Zay Flowers, WR, Baltimore Ravens

Flowers showed growth as a sophomore, but a lack of red-zone work limits his scoring opportunities.

44) Ladd McConkey, WR, Los Angeles Chargers

McConkey has durability concerns, but he immediately emerged as L.A.’s clear WR1 while ranking top 10 in yards per route run as a rookie.

45) DeVonta Smith, WR, Philadelphia Eagles

Smith has disappointed in back-to-back years, but a strong finish put him as the WR17 this season.

46) Davante Adams, WR, New York Jets

Adams would be ranked higher if he somehow runs it back with Aaron Rodgers, but he just turned 32 years old and has an unknown QB.

47) Jordan Addison, WR, Minnesota Vikings

Addison showed major growth in Year 2, and he was fantasy’s WR8 after Week 11. Addison will continue to benefit from playing alongside Justin Jefferson and in Kevin O’Connell’s system.

48) Chuba Hubbard, RB, Carolina Panthers

Hubbard excelled as Carolina’s workhorse, and he’ll return to the same role after Jonathon Brooks suffered another major knee injury.

49) Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints

Kamara will be 30 years old next season, but he just finished 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 lofty ADP, as he struggled mightily at the catch point as a rookie. Harrison Jr. has an elite pedigree and can improve in Year 2, but his situation doesn’t appear ideal.