I used to be scouting a spot for my Fantasy league’s fortieth annual draft on the spectacular Proving Grounds bar and restaurant in Highlands, N.J., once I met Mark, a younger father of two who’s been taking part in Fantasy Soccer because the seventh grade. He genuinely appreciates how the sport has stored he and his pals linked through the years. Mark’s league has had many names, however presently it’s known as Vegas Child Vegas. Since his spouse was current, I didn’t press for particulars about how they arrived at that title. An Ohio State grad, his staff’s title is Duke Sucks. I assume Michigan Sucks was taken.
Right here’s a Fantasy Billboard take a look at Sleepers and Busts in your upcoming draft.
SLEEPERS
QB Dak Prescott — Since 2019, Dak’s had over 4,000 yards and at the very least 33 mixed TDs each odd numbered season. The even years have been disasters, averaging 2,200 yards and simply 14 TDs. Effectively, 2025 is an odd yr. Prescott will prosper throwing to WRs CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. At present ranked fifteenth for QBs, he’s a shoo-in for prime 10 Fantasy numbers.
RB Braelon Allen — New Jets coach Aaron Glenn witnessed RBs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs mix for 4,125 yards and 51 TDs on the bottom the final two years in Detroit. Glenn will replicate that success with Breece Corridor and second yr man Braelon Allen. Virtually 20 kilos heavier than Corridor, Allen will bully defenses up the center and minimize into Corridor’s utilization. He’ll additionally get the brief yardage TDs. Sharing the load will profit each backs with contemporary legs and fewer likelihood for harm. Allen will likely be a stable RB 2/3.
RB Nick Chubb — The devastating knee harm that took Chubb’s 2023 season away and most of 2024 is behind him. The Texans simply misplaced starter Joe Mixon for the higher a part of September, opening the door for Chubb to tote the rock behind a robust offensive line. Ignore unnamed sources that mentioned Chubb has been “slow to the hole” in camp. He’s proven nice burst, and he’s not even carrying a knee brace. Chubb may come near his glory days ending among the many prime 25 RBs.
WR Stefon Diggs — New England incumbent WRs Demario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte can solely be described as lame. Enter Diggs, who signed a three-year, $63.5 million contract to carry the Patriots out of their WR blackhole. Diggs has a pedigree no different wideout on the roster can declare. Will he be a prime 20 wideout? Nope. However prime 40 could be very lifelike.
TE Theo Johnson — I like to discover a sleeper at TE. Through the years I’ve snagged Jake Ferguson, Darren Waller and Mike Gesicki with nice success. For 2025, I like Johnson. Jints QB Russell Wilson made TE Pat Freiermuth a prime 10 TE final season in Pittsburgh. I predict the 6-6 large Big to be within the prime 15.
Others to contemplate: QB C.J. Stroud, RB Trey Benson, WR Darnell Mooney, TE Evan Engram
BUSTS
QB Brock Purdy — I don’t consider you’ll be able to win your league with Purdy. He saddled his homeowners with 9 video games of 1 or no TD passes final yr. That’s 50% of the season. And don’t neglect that the offensive expertise has diminished in Frisco. At present going because the QB8, Purdy is out of my prime 15 QBs. Let others draft him when you scoop up Prescott or Bo Nix two rounds later.
RB Javonte Williams — Popping out of North Carolina, I believed Williams can be a star. However he had 4 years to show himself within the Mile Excessive metropolis, producing modest stats and a shredded knee earlier than being kicked to the curb by head coach Sean Payton. When you can’t succeed operating for Payton, you’ll be able to’t succeed anyplace. Williams signed with Dallas to play behind their banged-up offensive line. He will likely be hard-pressed to match final yr’s RB30 end.
WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba — Let’s gradual our roll on JSN. Sure, he caught 100 balls final yr, however that included video games of 19, 39, 31, 9, 32 and 9 yards. These aren’t WR1 numbers. With new OC Klint Kubiak, the Seahawks will likely be a run-first staff, inflicting JSN’s numbers to plummet. A gradual season of 80 receptions, 825 yards and 5 TDs pushes him out of the highest 20.
WR Jordan Addison — Dealing with a three-game suspension to start out the yr for a DUI and rushing, don’t waste too early a choose on Addison. If he could be had late in Spherical 12, pull the set off. In any other case, pump the brakes on Addison.
TE Kyle Pitts — Pitts seems to be like a celebrity NFL tight finish. However seems to be could be deceiving. Final season Pitts averaged two receptions over the past 9 video games (with one TD) and received much less taking part in time than his backup Charlie Woerner. By no means heard of Woerner? My level precisely.
Others to disregard: QB Jordan Love, RB James Cook dinner, WR DeAndre Hopkins, TE Zach Ertz
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