Top 300 Overall Player Rankings for Fantasy Football 2025 – 8/29 UPDATE

Updated rankings before the last week leading up to the 2025 NFL season!

Tier 11 (Continued)

 

151. Bryce Young (QB25, CAR)He’s neither a target nor a player I’m explicitly avoiding. But for me, the limited upside isn’t worth the headache of figuring out if the real Bryce Young is his pre-benching or post-benching form from 2024.

152. DeMario Douglas (WR62, NE)We saw flashes from Pop Douglas last season, but he has become an afterthought with the Patriots’ acquisition of Stefon Diggs. Opportunities are plentiful in an offense in need of playmakers and an emerging talent at quarterback.

 

Tier 12

153. Mason Taylor (TE18, NYJ)The competition for targets behind Garrett Wilson is a washed Allen Lazard and a couple of J.A.G.s. Mason Taylor‘s path to targets is a wide-open, freshly paved four-lane highway. Warren is the only tight end at LSU to ever hit 100 catches and 1,000 yards. The pass-catching chops are not a question. His only concern is his blocking; if that doesn’t keep him off the field, Taylor has the skill and opportunity to be this year’s breakout.

154. Bhayshul Tuten (RB49, JAC) The chiq late-round rookie running back is everyone’s obsession this year. If he earns significant touches, he’s got the wiggle and zoom to put up some crooked numbers. But he’s more likely a target for 2026, when free-agent-to-be Travis Etienne Jr. is likely no longer on the team.

UPDATE: Rumors of Etienne or Bigsby being traded get the juices flowing. If one of them is moved, Bhayshul Tuten “to the moon”, as the kids say.

155. Woody Marks (RB50, HOU) Houston traded up and gave a 2026 third-round pick to draft Woody Marks, so there’s obviously something they see in him. With Joe Mixon and Nick Chubb already dealing with injuries, Marks could find himself in a position to earn a role in the offense early in the season.

UPDATE: Joe Mixon was placed on IR and will miss at least the first four games, but the Texans have been extremely vague with the whole situation. There are rumors (remember, rumors) that Mixon may never play another snap in the NFL. Whether that is true or not, considering his age, injury history, and red flags surrounding the situation, I don’t expect Mixon back any time soon. Dameon Pierce is just a guy (sorry, Joey), and Nick Chubb is a shell of himself. Mark has an opportunity to be that late-round rookie running back to come out of nowhere to become a fantasy legend. (Shoutout to Eric Romoff, who’s been the conductor of the Woody Marks hype train from day one).

156. Dalton Kincaid (TE19, BUF)Still holds some upside strictly due to his age and athletic profile, but Dalton Kincaid is part of the tight end glob of mediocrity.

157. Geno Smith (QB26, LV)The McDouble of Quarterbacks. If a McDouble passes a touchdown to a McDouble, is that a McDouble Double?

158. Tyjae Spears (RB51, TEN)Tyjae Spears is once again expected to miss significant time due to injury, this time a high ankle sprain. He won’t play the rest of the preseason at a minimum, and likely more. He’s an unreliable handcuff with a smidge of upside.

159. Brian Robinson Jr. (RB52, WAS)Brian Robinson Jr. is also a McDouble (a solid but unspectacular fantasy option with a high floor but low ceiling). Robinson’s lack of involvement in the pass game and inefficiency (4.3 yards per carry) caps his upside. He doesn’t have a ton of backfield competition, but Jayden Daniels averaged nearly 9 carries a game and had only three fewer red-zone carries. Robinson remains a decent RB3 or FLEX, but not much else.

UPDATE: His short-term value takes a huge dive, but his potential does the exact opposite if Christian McCaffrey were to miss time. He should be rostered in every single league.

160. Rhamondre Stevenson (RB53, NE)I was high on Rhamondre Stevenson over the past few seasons, and he’s produced solid numbers. But his inability to hold onto the ball (seven fumbles last season) and inefficiency led the Patriots to draft TreVeyon Henderson in the second round of this year’s draft. Stevenson likely starts the season in a timeshare with Henderson, but the rookie is talented enough to completely take over the backfield. It may be over for Rhamondre.

UPDATE: The victim of the TreVeyon Henderson takeover

161. Blake Corum (RB54, LAR)I’d be much more interested had the Rams not drafted Jarquez Hunter, but Blake Corum still has upside if he found himself with significant touches.

UPDATE: Indications from the preseason show Blake Corum is still the direct backup to Kyren Williams and an elite handcuff.

162. Javonte Williams (RB55, DAL)The favorite to start the season as the Cowboys’ starting running back, Javonte Williams, is another in a long line of “what-ifs” whose ceiling is likely never reached due to injury. There’s a snowball’s chance he could have a career resurgence in Dallas, but don’t bet on it.

163. Marquise Brown (WR63, KC)The Temu Xavier Worthy. Hollywood Brown could have some big games in a Chiefs offense expected to air it out more, but he’s not in the top four in Mahomes’ target hierarchy. He’d need a long Rashee Rice suspension or injuries ahead of him to have real fantasy value.

164. Adonai Mitchell (WR64, IND)A big play threat in a crowded group of pass catchers on a team with mediocre quarterback play. A potential waiver wire watch.

165. Cedric Tillman (WR65, CLE) – He had a Travis Fulgham-esque three-game stretch that looks to be more of a flash in the pan than a potential breakout.

166. Roschon Johnson (RB56, CHI)Chicago’s offensive line has been significantly upgraded this offseason, and with Ben Johnson on the sidelines calling plays, the offense is expected to be substantially improved. Johnson is still just 24 years old; if he can become the “Knuckles” to Swift’s “Sonic”, Johnson would be in line for major fantasy production. A $1 scratch off where you’re trying to win $1,000,000.

167. Rashod Bateman (WR66, BAL)A better Baltimore Raven than a member of your fantasy team. Rashod Bateman will have a few blow-up weeks, but chances are he’ll be on your bench when he does.

168. Jarquez Hunter (RB57, LAR) The rookie has sky-high upside if he finds himself with significant touches, but Jarquez Hunter is nothing more than a handcuff for now.

UPDATE: Third in line on the Rams depth chart to fantasy running back goodness. A name to keep an eye on, but a more difficult path to relevance than many had hoped.

169. Isaac TeSlaa (WR67, DET)A strong preseason has TeSlaa emerging as the potential WR3 for Detroit.

170. Elijah Mitchell (RB58, KC)Outside of Elijah Mitchell, the only additions at the position for the Chiefs were re-signing soon-to-be 30-year-old Kareem Hunt and seventh-round pick Brashard Smith. Significant opportunity if Isiah Pacheco were to miss time or is unable to return to pre-injury form, but the fact that there are multiple potential handcuffs makes this handcuff’s upside less clear.

171. Kyle Williams (WR68, NE)Keep an eye on rookie Kyle Williams. If he can carve out a role in the Patriots’ offense, he has the talent to become more than just fantasy viable. For now, he’s probably not cracking your rosters in redraft leagues as more than a late bench stash.

172. Daniel Jones (QB27, IND)A potential post-hype sleeper who costs nearly nothing, if Jones wins the starting job and the Colts’ o-line can give him time, Danny Dimes could come out of hibernation and offer solid QB2 numbers. Yes, you read that right.

UPDATE: Daniel Jones was named the starter since I last updated my ranks, and it appears to be for the long run. Granted, what do you expect the team to say? “No, we expect to snip/snap the starter, and as soon as Jones screws up, he’s out of there”. People fail to separate real-life quarterback play from fantasy production. A QB that runs is a cheat code. If Jones remains the starter for most, if not all, of the season, he’ll be a solid QB2 with potential for spike weeks.

173. Xavier Legette (WR69, CAR)I like the talent. I love the person even more. But I don’t trust Bryce Young to be able to support multiple wide receivers for fantasy, and I expect Tet McMillian to eat targets like Kirby.

174. Zach Ertz (TE20, WAS) – ba da ba ba ba, McDouble.

175. Brashard Smith (RB59, KC)Nothing more than a name to watch. Brashard Smith has serious upside, but has multiple names ahead of him to start the season.

176. Devin Neal (RB60, NO) In the discussion for the Saints’ backup running back job. Set to miss multiple weeks with a hamstring injury.

UPDATE: Looked explosive when he finally got on the field. Buried on the depth chart, but has the potential to emerge as Alvin Kamara’s backup.

177. Dalton Schultz (TE21, HOU)See: Ferguson, Jake.

178. Kendre Miller (RB61, NO) The favorite to start the season as the Saints’ backup running back, but should change his legal name to Kendre Meh-ller.

UPDATE: Finally getting a real shot, he’s looked solid this preseason. Should legally change his name to Kendre “Maybe we were too quick to write him off”-ller.

179. Hunter Henry (TE22, NE)Another esteemed member of the tight end glob of mediocrity.

180. Pat Freiermuth (TE23, PIT) If you wait on tight end like I tend to do, pair Pat Freiermuth with an upside play along the lines of Kyle Pitts (I still believe), Isaiah Likely, or Mason Taylor. If they fall flat, you’ll have a firm foundation to fall back on.

181. Matthew Stafford (QB28, LAR)Reports are “confident” out of Rams camp that Matthew Stafford will be ready for Week 1 despite his current back issues. But I’m staying far away from the 37-year-old quarterback with a history of back issues who had to get an epidural because of bulging disc pain.

182. Jaxson Dart (QB29, NYG)I expect to see Jaxson Dart make a few starts this season, but the question is when. He’s off the 1QB radar, but a name to watch for Superflex leagues if/when he becomes the Giants starter.

UPDATE: Jaxson Dart looks the part as the future starting quarterback for the New York Giants. He finished the preseason with 372 passing yards and three touchdowns, completing 32 of 47 attempts. The reason I’m willing to bump him up a tier and higher than incumbent Russell Wilson is Dart’s rushing upside, running for 47 yards and a touchdown. That potential for rushing production raises his floor during the inevitable growing pains of adjusting to the NFL from a passing perspective. It’s a matter of when, not if, he takes over as the Giants’ starter.

183. Austin Ekeler (RB62, WAS) Wonderful human being. Former fantasy stud. Nothing more than a low-tier FLEX.

UPDATE: Another gainer of value with Brian Robinson Jr.’s move to San Francisco. Not what he once was, but a reliable FLEX with potential for RB2 weeks.

184. Jalen Coker (WR70, CAR)A couple of big games in his rookie season caused his truthers to call themselves “Cokeheads”. Do with that information what you will. Adam Thielen’s trade to Minnesota benefits Coker the most.

UPDATE: Adam Thielen’s trade to Minnesota benefits Coker the most.

185. Jaylen Wright (RB63, MIA) The handcuff to De’Von Achane, it appears Jaylen Wright is also the goal line back for the Dolphins. He offers sneaky touchdown upside if that holds throughout the season.

UPDATE: Missing his opportunity to lead the backfield while Achane is out.

186. Theo Johnson (TE24, NYG) A sneaky tight end sleeper if he can earn a somewhat meaningful target share.

UPDATE: A deep post-hype sleeper, the Giants’ surprising release of Greg Dulchich speaks volumes about how they view Theo Johnson. He’s in line to be the starting tight end, and the Giants lack any real threats behind Malik Nabers.

187. Tyler Allgeier (RB64, ATL)Bijan Robinson‘s handcuff, nothing more.

188. Ja’Tavion Sanders (TE25, CAR) The trade of Adam Thielen to Minnesota opens up targets, especially in the middle of the field. Ja’Tavion Sanders showed some flashes in his rookie season and could make a jump into the third tier if he can procure a solid target share.

189. Keaton Mitchell (RB65, BAL) Looked explosive in the Ravens’ first preseason game; could become FLEX viable if he regularly spells King Henry.

UPDATE: An elite handcuff who could have a Justice Hill-like value regardless.

190. DJ Giddens (RB66, IND)Didn’t look great in his first preseason game, but it’s too early to write him off just yet. Worth watching as Jonathan Taylor‘s handcuff.

191. Miles Sanders (RB67, DAL)Could stumble into a few starts based on the Cowboys’ RB room, but not much upside.

192. Harold Fannin Jr. (TE26, CLE)Currently behind David Njoku on the pecking order, but Harold Fannin Jr. has the talent to emerge as his heir apparent. A solid Dynasty stash, but not an add in redraft leagues unless Njoku gets hurt.

UPDATE: Joe Flacco officially being named the starter is a positive for all Browns’ tight ends.

193. Jordan James (RB68, SF)Any running back on the 49ers roster is worth keeping an eye on.

194. Isaac Guerendo (RB69, SF)Any running back on the 49ers roster is worth keeping an eye on. Was that an echo?

Tier 13

195. Joe Flacco (QB30, CLE)If he starts, Elite Joe Flacco is an option as a QB2 in Superflex leagues.

UPDATE: This has more to do with how poorly Shedeur Sanders looked versus anything changing with Joe Flacco. The ELITE one will have a bit of a longer leash without any other Browns quarterbacks stepping up to the challenge.

196. Russell Wilson (QB31, NYG)A sneaky Superflex target who could put up some solid point totals. Nothing more than a QB3/backup, but intriguing with Malik Nabers as his WR1.

197. Mike Gesicki (TE27, CIN)Gesicki’s borderline starter status took a tumble with the Bengals’ addition of Noah Fant. He’ll have some solid games, catch a few touchdowns, and dazzle us with some horrendous dance moves, but he should live on the waiver wire in most leagues.

198. Jalen Royals (WR71, KC)A talented fourth-round rookie, Jalen Royals is buried on the depth chart by talented receivers all around him.

199. Kyle Monangai (RB70, CHI)A sneaky late-round dart throw that would pay huge dividends if he can become the Bears’ version of David Montgomery.

200. Tory Horton (WR72, SEA) – Torry Horton’s preseason play gave the Seahawks enough confidence to release veteran Marquez Valdez-Scantling. He’s penciled in as Seattle’s WR3, but would need an injury ahead of him to become a regular fantasy contributor this season.

 

 

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