The Cardinals sophomore wide receiver put on some muscle recently, while an official weigh in has not been revealed, he should come in much higher than his 205 lbs playing weight last season
This was an interesting choice from Marvin Harrison Jr., who noted that the weight gain happened naturally and he is experimenting with how best to shape his body for the upcoming season. When asked about how the added muscle will contribute to his on field performance, Harrison Jr said that it will help with his contested catches and YAC. Notably those were two areas Harrison Jr struggles in last season – He ended the year with a 28.6% contested catch rate (#85 in the NFL) and 148 yards after the catch, or 1.3 per target (#70). Harrison Jr also had some of the worst target separation statistics in the NFL last year, partly because of the offensive scheme and the frequency of double coverage he faced as a big name rookie. Hopefully the added bulk will help his game and not take away from his explosion.
Author: Lukasz Stec (@Lukasz_FF01)
The Patriots second round pick is using opportunities at voluntary organized team activities to let his athleticism shine
According to Patriots beat writer Chad Graff, TreVeyon Henderson has really put his speed and burst on display with the team, really standing out in the offense. Even though one could argue that running back was not a top need, the Patriots roster lacked explosive playmakers. TreVeyon could step in as one of the very best playmakers on the team, he might be a top 3 pass catcher on the roster – Henderson averaged over 10 yards per catch across his entire collegiate career, the second highest average amongst the top RB’s in his 2025 draft class.
The range of outcomes for the Patriots is a broad one, Drake Maye will have to take a second year leap and avoid a sophomore slump, the wide receiver room needs a few players to step up, Coach Mike Vrabel and OC Josh McDaniels will need to turn the ship around on offense, and the line will need a huge turnaround from last year. Despite all the uncertainty, TreVeyon Henderson has the juice to push for a surprisingly high finish as early as this year in fantasy – between his propensity for explosive plays, pass catching ability and blocking prowess, he very well could be a player the Pats can’t take off their field.
Author: Lukasz Stec (@Lukasz_FF01)
Miami Dolphins expect the running tandem of De’Von Achane and Jaylen Wright to have a big year in the running game.
Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane expects a much bigger season in 2025 than in 2024. His goal is to have over 1,000 yards rushing and 500 yards receiving. This is within reach for the back who finished as RB5 and RB6, respectively the previous two seasons.
Achane suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 1 of 2024. A high ankle sprain is a brutal injury that players continue to play through; the pain never disappears until the injury is fully healed after sufficient rest. The injury will sap a player of their top-end speed. Achane is known for his speed, so imagine the ceiling Achane can reach after being fully healed.
Jaylen Wright is expected to have a large role also, with Raheem Mostert gone to Las Vegas. Wright is an athletic freak with excellent size at 5’11” and 210 lbs with 4.38 speed. The Dolphins’ offense sputtered most of the 2024 season, but if they can stay healthy, they can be nearly unstoppable.
Achane seems to be dropping in ADP, and it’s confusing considering his finish in 2024. He will be an absolute steal for players who can scoop him up. Wright should be a top 20 option for all formats, and he will have top-five potential should Achane sustain any injury. Fantasy owners are hoping for injury luck in Miami.
Author: Jesse Baldwin (@J_Baldwin51)
Jets football analyst Joe Caporoso is projecting 150 carries for Justin Fields this season, which could put him in a QB1 role
Justin Fields will finally get a second shot as a teams starting Quarterback, after getting the boot for Caleb Williams in Chicago and then again missing out on a starter role in Pittsburg because of Russell Wilson. When Fields last took the…field… as a starter he did quite well for himself, a QB 9 finish in 2023 and a whopping QB 5 finish in 2022 for fantasy points per game could once again be back in play.
Fields never really got there with his passing, he ranked in the bottom third of nearly all passing metrics, both volume and efficiency, while starting for Chicago – however his prowess in the run game has really been dominant. In the 2022 season fields ended with 160 carries for 1143 rushing yards and 8 rushing Touchdowns. If he is able to make good on a 150 carry projection a similar stat line and a top 12 QB finish is well within reach.
Author: Lukasz Stec (@Lukasz_FF01)
With uncertainty at the wide receiver position, the Chiefs like what they have in rookie Jalen Royals.
On the surface, the Chiefs appear to have enough weapons for Patrick Mahomes. A more forensic look will identify just how tenuous their skill position players are heading into the 2025 season.
Hall of Fame tight end Travis Kelce is another year older and rising star Rashee Rice is coming off injury and potentially starting the season with a suspension. While Xavier Worthy came on late last season, it is easy to see how an injury or two could derail the Chiefs offense in 2025. This doesn’t even include the backfield which only added 7th round rookie Brashard Smith.
The Chiefs sneakily added wide receiver Jalen Royals from Utah State in the 4th round of the NFL Draft. Royals has a versatile skill set that has the Chiefs envisioning a duplicate role to Rashee Rice, particularly in the ability to generate yards after the catch. Should Rice get suspended, the Chiefs believe Royals can make an immediate impact.
Jalen Royals is 6’0’’ and 205 pounds and can run a 4.42 40-yard dash. In the FastDraft Origins Gamma tournament, Royals ADP is currently a 3rd round pick at 28 overall. Over on Underdog, Royals can be had at pick 200 in round 17. It is a great time to click on Jalen Royals in both formats before any bearish news presents itself for Rashee Rice or other Chiefs skill position players.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
Brock Purdy secures a 5-year, $265 million dollar contract with the 49ers that will pay him $53 million a season.
The 49ers have agreed to a massive 5-year, $265 million dollar extension that will pay Purdy $53 million a season. This deal has been a long time coming as Purdy has risen from the ranks of being Mr. Irrelevant in the 2022 NFL Draft to now the 49ers franchise quarterback for the foreseeable future.
Purdy was the QB14 in fantasy football in 2024 and threw for 3,864 passing yards (10th) and 20 touchdowns (15th). He ranked 1st in passing EPX (Explosive Rating) with a 126.1 score. The 49ers had poor injury luck with Christian McCaffrey, Brandon Aiyuk, and Ricky Pearsall all missing significant time along with Deebo Samuel having a down year.
Aside from Deebo Samuel, the rest of the aforementioned players are expected back healthy for the 2025 season. This also includes stud tight end George Kittle who recently signed a 4-year, $76 million contract. Purdy is being drafted at the 9-10 turn in Underdog best ball drafts as the QB12 off the board. All signs point to Purdy being a quality back end QB1 in 2025.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
