1 huge fantasy football question for every NFL team in 2025
And there's also the fact that NFL training camps have opened up this week. So we decided it was a great time to come up with some questions that every team needs to answer under the lens of fantasy football.
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Let's run through them one by one, with my take on answering some of them, as your draft prep officially begins:
Arizona Cardinals: Is Marvin Harrison Jr. going to break out in Year 2?
It wasn't pretty for the 2024 rookie who we thought could live up to his draft hype. But he's packed on some weight and has a year of experience under his belt. Maybe it was just getting used to the speed of the NFL? I like him to rebound this year.
Atlanta Falcons: You're going to talk yourself into Kyle Pitts again, aren't you?
SIGH. I'm probably not, but you go ahead.
Baltimore Ravens: Is THIS the year Derrick Henry slows down?
Maybe he's just built different. And, well, you knew that -- at an age when many a running back takes a step back, Henry is still a fantasy and real-life MVP threat. He nearly ran for 2,000 yards last year with 16 scores on the ground. Who cares that he barely catches passes? Or that he rushed 325 times in 17 games? But I will worry a little more about Father Time with him given that he'll turn 32 by the end of the year. There's no indication he's taking a step back, so do with all of that what you will.
Buffalo Bills: Why are Bills pass-catchers ranked so low?
Really! I'm asking! Someone has to catch passes from Josh Allen. Khalil Shakir was basically their WR1 by midseason, Keon Coleman was a second-round pick in real life last year, and Dalton Kincaid might be in line for a breakout. I see value in here with at least Shakir and Kincaid.
Carolina Panthers: Are we going to trust Chuba Hubbard again?
Hubbard was a top-12 running back in fantasy last year despite hiccups from the Panthers' offense. But Rico Dowdle is now in town, which might be a hit to Hubbard's value. Me? I'm not buying that. Hubbard is going to be really good behind that offensive line and with improvements on the Panthers' O.
Chicago Bears: Is anyone going to be a fantasy superstar on this team (besides Caleb Williams)?
Here's what I see: an offense that might break out in real football with Ben Johnson at the helm. Here's what else I see: a lot of question marks for fantasy purposes. The receiver room -- DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, Luther Burden -- is crowded. Cole Kmet will compete for playing time with intriguing rookie Colston Loveland. I'm not sure what to make of D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson. If anything, I might take a few chances on Oduzne and Loveland to break out.
Cincinnati Bengals: Chase Brown is totally gonna break out ... right?
There's always a chance that the guy EVERYONE thinks is going to be an RB1 completely busts or there's an injury. But the resume and situation from Brown indicates that he's got a chance to best his ranking that's just outside the top-10 backs or so.
Cleveland Browns: Should you trust anyone in fantasy?
My summary of the Browns' fantasy situation: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. I do think David Njoku is a fine back-of-the-pack tight end pick and that Jerry Jeudy could have his moments. That's... all I've got.
Dallas Cowboys: Is George Pickens worth the headache?
If you had Pickens on your fantasy team while he was in Pittsburgh, you know it was frustrating. The skill was there, but the numbers were not. All he needed was a change in scenery, right? Except now he's WR2 to CeeDee Lamb. I'm willing to take a flier if he's my WR3 or Flex ... but I'm wary.
Denver Broncos: What do we do with this running back room?
The answer is probably: "Draft rookie R.J. Harvey, who might catch a lot of passes in addition to running the ball." Just don't be surprised if J.K. Dobbins plays more than you think he will.
Detroit Lions: Is THIS Jameson Williams' year?
My answer: Given all the offseason hype, I'm almost there. But my issue is there are a lot of mouths to feed in that offense and OC Ben Johnson is gone. Don't go overboard here.
Green Bay Packers: Should you draft any of their wide receivers?
I'll say maybe I'll take rookie Matthew Golden late in some drafts, hoping that he emerges from the committee that the Packers form. But it feels like we're in for another week of explosions for one WR a week again.
Houston Texans: Can Joe Mixon do THAT again?
For him: he's consistent and good. Against him: he's got more competition in the room and is getting older. I'm leaning no.
Indianapolis Colts: Is Tyler Warren Brock Bowers 2.0?
It used to be that rookie tight ends were a bad bet in fantasy as they acclimated to the league. These days? Nope! Bowers went off in Year 1 for the Raiders, Kyle Pitts had a good rookie year in 2021 and Sam LaPorta was awesome in his first season.
So, yes, I could see Warren being a top-five option. Remember: Bad QBs with limited receiver options look to their tight ends.
Jacksonville Jaguars: How much WR volume are we expecting from Travis Hunter?
This is the role of the dice. Hunter has all the talent in the world on both sides of the ball, but we won't know how much he plays on offense or defense until Week 1. He also has Brian Thomas to contend with for catches. Here's what I'm doing: I'll draft Hunter as my WR3 or FLEX and bet that Liam Coen wants him to play more snaps on offense.
Kansas City Chiefs: Where do you draft Rashee Rice?
It seems likely that he'll receive a suspension at some point this year, which could mean a drop in value. I still think he'll be a focal point of the passing game, so I'm happy to take him as a WR2 or WR3 and hope for the best.
Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty is him, right?
Pretty much. He's a first-round pick, without a doubt, in the RB4-5 range. Couple that with Pete Carroll's love of running the ball and I'm in.
Los Angeles Chargers: What's the deal with the running backs?
I can already feel the annoyance coming on. You draft rookie Omarion Hampton, figuring that he'll be first up for carries. And then? Najeh Harris steals a bunch of them. Given the possible run volume, I'd be OK with drafting either as long as the pick isn't TOO high in redraft leagues. But don't expect a massive workload for either unless there's an injury.
Los Angeles Rams: How much volume will Davante Adams steal from Puka Nacua?
Some things to note here: Adams is getting older, Nacua is clearly WR1 in Los Angeles... but here's my thing. I think this offense can have two top fantasy wideouts in it. I'm not downgrading either of them. Nacua is a late first-rounder, and I'd be happy with Adams as my WR2.
Miami Dolphins: Are there red flags for Tyreek Hill?
Ah, remember 2023? That was a glorious season for the speedy wideout. Because last year was ROUGH. With Hill at 31 and questions about Tua Tagovailoa, I worry about rostering him as anything but a WR2 at best.
Minnesota Vikings: Are we hyping up J.J. McCarthy or not enough?
We've got a former first-round pick who has some serious talent surrounding him and a head coach who can do wonders with the offense (see: Darnold, Sam). Feels like we're not hyping him up enough as a possible back-end QB1 this year.
New England Patriots: Is Drake Maye exploding in Year 2?
I love him this year. Dude runs more than you think, and he's got improved help at the line and at WR. Breakout coming.
New Orleans Saints: Is Alvin Kamara having another Alvin Kamara season?
This is somewhat tricky. He's not the youngest of RBs, but this is a back who has caught 573 receptions in his career. And he's on team where he might catch another 70 passes or so if he stays healthy. But that last part gives me concern. I'm cool with drafting him if he's your RB2 in a PPR league.
New York Giants: Will Malik Nabers best his numbers from last year?
The issue here isn't the talent with 109 catches and 1,204 last year. No, it's about the Giants offense as a whole and the O-line. Russell Wilson is somehow a bit of an upgrade over the Giants' QB situation last year, but that's not saying much. My confidence in him isn't that shaky, but maybe I pause for 20 seconds before hitting the "DRAFT" button.
New York Jets: Does Garrett Wilson finally deliver WR1 numbers with Justin Fields?
We know Wilson is good. But HOW good has been the question. And his situation has been muddled by middling QB play and depth chart issues. Now? He's the top receiver with his college teammate. I'm intrigued.
Philadelphia Eagles: There's no worries about Saquon Barkley repeating at least a some of last season... right?
I'm going to burst your bubble here: dude had his hands on the pigskin 482 times over the entire Eagles Super Bowl run. I don't think he's going to have another RB1 season with over 2,000 yards on the ground and another 278 through the air.
However! He's reliable, still in his prime and plays in one of the league's most balanced offenses. So, yes, you're drafting him top-3 and not regretting it, no matter what happens.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Is Arthur Smith going to continue to ruin your fantasy dreams?
I dunno. Are you really excited by Smith helming an offense with D.K. Metcalf catching passes from Aaron Rodgers? Or having Jaylen Warren and Kaleb Johnson run the rock? Me neither.
San Francisco 49ers: Which receivers should you truly trust?
Brandon Aiyuk may not be back for a while. Jauan Jennings sounds unhappy and hopefully Ricky Pearsall is healthy. Me? I'm drafting the latter two as sleepers and hoping for the best.
Seattle Seahawks: Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba a real-deal WR1?
I say: Not yet. I think the Seahawks are going to run a ton, and JSN isn't built to be a workhorse top wideout. Temper expectations.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: You're not going to doubt Mike Evans again, right?
Who else is significantly catching passes in this offense? Age be damned, he's as consistent as they come in a world of uncertainty.
Tennessee Titans: Will Calvin Ridley mesh right away with Cam Ward?
I think we're underrating the wideout too much with a rookie QB. I'm taking him as a WR3 and assuming the volume will be there.
Washington Commanders: Will Deebo Samuel Sr.'s change of scenery help?
Let's assume Terry McLaurin gets the money he's looking for. Samuel was used A LOT in San Francisco, and I'm curious about his usage in Washington. I'm fading.
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