Fantasy football rankings 2025: Top 30 players for 2025 NFL season
The 2024 fantasy football season is over. Maybe you won your league, and are drawing the ire of your league mates.
Unfortunately, that's probably not the case for most of you.
The embarrassment that comes with failing to win your fantasy championship is something most wouldn't wish on their worst enemies. With that in mind, you should be taking every step possible to ensure you are next year's champion. It's never too early to start thinking about next fantasy season, and the earlier you start, the better your chances of winning your league.
Here are the top 30 fantasy football players for 2025.
Fantasy football: 2025 player rankings
1. WR Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals
This one is a no-brainer. The Bengals' star receiver has finished with over 15 points per game every year he's been in the league, and with teammate Tee Higgins hitting free agency this offseason, there's a chance that Chase winds up with an even bigger workload moving forward.
2. RB Saquon Barkley, Eagles
Despite constantly getting vultured at the 1-yard line, Barkley was still the best running back in fantasy due to his bell-cow workload and touchdown upside. Given Jalen Hurts' late-season injury, perhaps the Eagles will reel back on the tush pushes in 2025 in order to keep their signal-caller healthy. Maybe Barkley will finally start getting touchdowns from the half-inch line moving forward.
3. WR Justin Jefferson, Vikings
Jefferson may not have the same 50-point upside that Chase has, but Jefferson is arguably the most consistent wide receiver in fantasy. Not only is he quarterback-proof, but he only had two weeks with under 10 fantasy points this year.
4. RB Bijan Robinson, Falcons
Coming down the stretch in 2024, there wasn't a bigger savior than Robinson. Assuming the Falcons get improved quarterback play from Michael Penix Jr. in his sophomore season, the Falcons' offense could be more potent in 2025 than it was in 2024, which means Robinson could have an even more spectacular season.
5. WR Puka Nacua, Rams
It's easy to forget just how good Nacua was this year, between his injuries and Cooper Kupp's few huge games. But Nacua had only one full game all year with less than eight targets. Nacua is becoming what Kupp was just as Kupp is becoming what he is now. Does that make sense?
It doesn't matter. All you need to know is that Nacua is the top dog in Los Angeles by a wide margin, and he's got remarkable volume for someone most people might overlook due to his injuries.
6. WR CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys
Dak Prescott will return next season, and when he does, Lamb will return to his 2023 form. Of course, Lamb's 2024 form with Cooper Rush wasn't too bad, either, but there's no denying that when the Cowboys are at full strength, Lamb has WR1 potential.
7. RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions
While there is concern about both David Montgomery's presence as well as the potential departure of Lions OC Ben Johnson, Gibbs is a dual-threat, consistent performer, and definitely worth taking in the first round.
8. WR Nico Collins, Texans
With Tank Dell coming off a major injury and Stefon Diggs likely gone, Collins — who was the WR1 prior to his injury earlier this year — could have a massive workload in 2025. However, with quarterback C.J. Stroud regressing considerably this year, Collins' value in 2025 is harder to judge; he's one of the riskier first-round options.
9. WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions
The emergence of Jameson Williams in Detroit has St. Brown dropping a few points in 2025. However, he's still a very consistent producer who just set a new career-high in touchdown receptions with 12.
10. WR Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars
He's young. He's a deep threat. And he just finished 2024 as the WR4. While he did benefit significantly from injuries to fellow pass-catchers, he was also working with Mac Jones as his quarterback for half the year. Consider Thomas a great starter with WR1 upside.
11. WR Malik Nabers, Giants
Nabers reached 1,000 yards in 2024 with Daniel Jones, Tommy DeVito and Drew Lock at QB. Imagine what he could do with Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward?
12. RB De'Von Achane, Dolphins
Achane's viability as a RB1 is based on Tua Tagovailoa's health. That's a pretty hefty risk, but Achane is football's most efficient running back when the Dolphins are at full strength. He's a reception machine, a touchdown monster, and Raheem Mostert is only getting older.
13. WR A.J. Brown, Eagles
Brown lost some production in 2024 due to the Eagles' incredible run game (thanks, Saquon). However, he still earned more than a third of the team's targets when he played and nearly half of the team's total air yards. He might not be as valuable in PPR leagues, but he should rebound substantially in 2025.
14. RB Chase Brown, Bengals
Bell cow running backs in elite offenses are always incredible options. Brown is young, can catch passes and has a surprisingly high explosiveness rating for someone who started 2024 behind Zack Moss.
15. RB Christian McCaffrey, 49ers
Do you feel lucky? McCaffrey will enter the 2025 season at 29 years old with a substantial injury history. However, there are few running backs in the NFL who match his upside. Being able to grab the potential No. 1 overall player in fantasy in the mid-second round is a move that could make or break a season.
16. RB Josh Jacobs, Packers
Jacobs may not be much of a pass-catcher, but he's still young and in one of the most run-heavy offenses in the NFL. We also know the Packers don't like to draft receivers, meaning quarterback Jordan Love's targets likely won't improve much between now and the start of next season.
17. RB Bucky Irving, Buccaneers
Irving is a master at breaking tackles. So long as Liam Coen remains in Tampa, Irving's role in the Bucs' offense should continue to rise.
18. TE Brock Bowers, Raiders
Everything points to a terrific 2025 season for Bowers. The Raiders are in prime position to draft a quarterback, meaning Bowers' targets should improve next season. Davante Adams isn't returning to Vegas anytime soon, and the Raiders still don't have a great running back to carry their ground game.
That said, the volatility of the tight end position cannot be understated. Sam LaPorta was a second-round pick in many people's eyes a season ago. But his sophomore season was underwhelming. Bowers was a more promising prospect, but after getting burned on tight ends in 2024, taking one so early in 2025 could be a dangerous move.
19. TE Trey McBride, Cardinals
McBride does not possess the same upside as Bowers, but he has a much higher floor, having proven himself now two seasons in a row. He ended this season as the TE3 despite only catching one touchdown all season, giving him room to grow between 2024 and 2025.
20. RB Derrick Henry, Ravens
Father Time is undefeated, but Henry is giving him a good fight. That said, in the world of fantasy, it's always better to give up on a player a year early than to give up on them a year too late. Eventually, Henry will succumb to regression, so although he finished 2024 as a high-end RB1, he's a bit risky to draft in the first or early-second round.
21. RB Kyren Williams, Rams
Williams was a workhorse in 2024. However, the emergence of rookie Blake Corum this year was noticeable. Corum started to earn more carries down the stretch this season, and Williams could see his workload decrease in 2025. Couple that with Williams' lackluster production, and he's no longer a surefire RB1.
22. RB Alvin Kamara, Saints
Kamara is a player that many people will overlook. Why? He's 30 and on one of the worst teams in the NFL. However, unlike Derrick Henry, when Kamara starts regressing as a rusher, he'll still hold value as an elite backfield pass-catcher. Kamara's ceiling isn't necessarily the highest, but he has a pretty safe floor even if he falls off as a rusher.
23. RB Joe Mixon, Texans
Mixon was the RB5 in the fantasy regular season, but then disappointed in the playoffs. If C.J. Stroud cannot bounce back in 2025, Mixon may have trouble returning value. However, the Texans have the potential to be one of the most potent offenses in the NFL, and Mixon is the clear lead back, giving him a ton of upside.
24. RB James Cook, Bills
Touchdowns are the key for Cook. In 2023, we saw him at his absolute worst as a touchdown scorer. In 2024, we saw him at his absolute best, leading the league in that category. In 2025, it's likely he'll fall somewhere in the middle, making him a rather unpredictable option. Still, as the lead back in a terrifying Buffalo offense, he's certainly worth a late second-round pick.
25. QB Josh Allen, Bills
Here's a quarterback that does not miss time due to injuries and is receiver-proof. Stefon Diggs' absence had absolutely no effect on Allen's performance, and he's still as mobile as ever, making 10-plus rushing touchdowns a real possibility.
26. QB Lamar Jackson, Ravens
In 2023, Jackson won the MVP award, yet somehow he was even better in 2024. He may not have the same 50-point upside as Allen, but he's a much more consistent performer who could easily average over 25 points per game.
27. RB Ashton Jeanty, TBD
It's not uncommon to see a rookie running back finish the season as an RB1. However, Jeanty's tread in college and lack of playtime against elite competition, along with the NFL trend of limiting rookie running backs' carries, makes him a riskier option than other top RB prospects of the past. Also, we still don't know where he'll end up. Depending on his situation, his stock could rise or drop significantly.
28. RB Jonathan Taylor, Colts
Taylor, who will soon turn 26 years old, was a pretty boom-or-bust option for most of the 2024 season. Unless Anthony Richardson improves drastically in 2025, Taylor's volatility could continue, which lowers his value somewhat.
29. RB Breece Hall, Jets
The 2024 season might be Aaron Rodgers' last, and that could be a good thing for Hall, who was a better performer with Zach Wilson under center. That also raises Hall's floor significantly, since he has room to grow if the quarterback play in New York can improve.
30. WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks
JSN quietly had an incredible 2024 season, finishing the year ranking top-eight in the NFL in targets, receptions and receiving yards. That alone makes him an incredible starting option that you could secure in the third round of drafts.