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Hindustan Times
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- Hindustan Times
2025 Fantasy Football: Which tight end should you pick? All tiers revealed
Fantasy football managers always face a hard time placing and picking tight ends for their team. Given how touchdown-dependent that position is, at the end of the day, much is left up to luck and guesses in terms of how much a player can deliver. Here's a tier-wise look at tight-ends for fantasy football managers to consider this draft season for standard leagues, as listed by Sports Illustrated: File photo of San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) (AP) Tier 1 1. George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers 2. Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders 3. Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals 4. Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions Selecting from the list depends entirely on the format chosen by the manager. Fantasy Pros ranks Bowers in first place, followed by McBride and Kittle for PPR or half-PPR formats. A standard league format, however, places Kittle at the top. Kittles can produce more yards while Bowers and McBride are 100-reception candidates. Hence, selections must differ as per the manager's specific requirements. Tier 2 5. Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens 6. T.J. Hockenson, Minnesota Vikings 7. Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs 8. Tucker Kraft, Green Bay Packers 9. David Njoku, Cleveland Browns Their tier primarily consists of veterans who would have ranked higher in their prime years but still have the ability to deliver results. On July 22, the overall Fantasy Pros rankings rated McBride as TE3 and the No. 34 overall player. LaPorta, on the other hand, was TE4 and No. 54 overall. Tier 3 10. Evan Engram, Denver Broncos 11. Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Bills 12. Tyler Warren, Indianapolis Colts 13. Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles 14. Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons 15. Jonnu Smith, Pittsburgh Steelers Last season, Smith recorded 88 catches and 889 receiving yards: a feat that's unlikely to repeat itself given the Steelers' run-first offense. Although Kincaid averaged more targets per game last season, frequent injuries derailed him. Tier 4 16. Colston Loveland, Chicago Bears 17. Jake Ferguson, Dallas Cowboys 18. Isaiah Likely, Baltimore Ravens 19. Hunter Henry, New England Patriots 20. Zach Ertz, Washington Commanders 21. Mike Gesicki, Cincinnati Bengals 22. Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars 23. Cade Otton, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24. Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers As the importance of scoring touchdowns increases towards this part of the drafts, all players currently placed in Tier 4 can tally 5-10. Ferguson, Likely, and Strange could be a part of elite offenses in 2025. Gesicki has a strong quarterback in Joe Burrow. Tier 5 25. Chig Okonkwo, Tennessee Titans 26. Mason Taylor, New York Jets 27. Dalton Schultz, Houston Texans 28. Juwan Johnson, New Orleans Saints 29. Elijah Arroyo, Seattle Seahawks 30. Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears 31. Ja'Tavions Sanders, Carolina Panthers 32. Noah Gray, Kansas City Chiefs 33. Harold Fannin Jr., Cleveland Browns 34. Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints 35. Theo Johnson, New York Giants 36. Terrance Ferguson, Los Angeles Rams 37. Darren Waller, Miami Dolphins Mostly used as bye-week replacements or late-season roster depth following injuries, this tier ranks best in re-draft standard leagues. By Stuti Gupta
Miami Herald
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
2025 Fantasy Football QB Sleepers Include Justin Fields And Dak Prescott
NFL teams don't win Super Bowls without at least quality starters behind center. Quarterback isn't the most important position in fantasy football, but the same is still true -- championships don't come without production behind center. Unlike in real life football, though, championship fantasy football teams are more often built on the back of finding a quarterback in the later rounds. Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts and Joe Burrow offer the best options at quarterback for fantasy managers in 2025. But managers won't be able to land those signal-callers if they emphasize running backs and wide receivers early in the draft. Instead, they'll have to find a sleeper behind center. Based on their current Fantasy Pros ADP, here are four quarterbacks who are sleeper candidates entering NFL training camp. Expectations have always been high around Fields. They arguably are again entering this season, as Fields finds himself ranked as a top 12 quarterback according to Fantasy Pros. But I wanted to give fantasy managers in eight-team leagues a potential sleeper quarterback. Behind his electric running ability, Fields has the potential to out-produce Denver Broncos' Bo Nix, Arizona Cardinals Kyler Murray and San Francisco 49ers' Brock Purdy. That'd make him a top eight QB. Fields only started six games last season. But in those six games, he showed much better ball security and was on pace to have the best passing statistics of his career. He was also on track to about match his 657 rushing yards from 2023. If Fields takes another step in his development with the Jets, he could be a fringe QB1 in eight-team leagues. It's an odd-numbered year. That means fantasy managers can trust the Cowboys quarterback. Dating back to 2019, Prescott has put together very strong fantasy seasons every other year. He eclipsed the 4,500-yard mark in 2019, 2021 and 2023. Prescott also had at least 30 passing touchdowns in all three of those campaigns. The even-numbered years have been a different story. Prescott led the NFL in interceptions during 2022. Last season, he only played eight games because of injury, throwing 11 touchdowns and eight picks. Prescott is a boom or bust candidate more than a sleeper. But because of the risk associated with drafting him, the Cowboys quarterback is the No. 15 fantasy signal-caller according to Fantasy Pros. If he plays as he did in 2023, Prescott will outplay that ranking. Arguably the first true sleeper for 12-team leagues on our list, Michael Penix Jr. has risen local expectations. But nationally, pundits are still only lukewarm, at best, on the Falcons signal-caller. According to Fantasy Pros, he's the No. 24-ranked fantasy QB. Penix's statistcs from his three starts last season don't jump off the page. He averaged 7.4 yards per pass with a 58.1% completion percentage, three touchdowns and three interceptions. Penix also didn't face any elite defense in his three starts. But he passed the eye test and built a strong connection with Falcons receiver Drake London in just a handful of games. During the season finale, Penix threw for 312 yards and two touchdowns versus the Carolina Panthers. Managers should target Penix in the late rounds after already grabbing a QB1. If he develops as the Falcons expect, Penix could be worthy of starting lineup consideration by the second half of the season. It's hard to call a four-time MVP a "sleeper," but that's what the 41-year-old signal-caller is as Fantasy Pros' No. 28 quarterback entering training camp. Despite his age, Rodgers should be more mobile another year removed from his 2023 Achilles injury. That could lead to a more vintage Rodgers than what fantasy managers saw in 2024. If Pittsburgh executes its plan of playing strong defense and a more efficient running game in 2025, Rodgers could capitalize with more efficiency as well. In 2024, Rodgers completed 63% of his passes for 3,897 passing yards and 28 touchdowns with 11 interceptions. Rodgers isn't going to be an MVP candidate like four years ago. But he could offer better quality than the last few seasons, which could make him valuable as a potential QB2 in two-quarterback formats. This article was originally published on as 2025 Fantasy Football QB Sleepers Include Justin Fields And Dak Prescott. Copyright ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. All Rights Reserved.
New York Times
11-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Fantasy football 2025 dynasty tight end rankings, from Brock Bowers to Grant Calcaterra
In recent weeks, I reviewed my positional rankings for quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers. Now I turn my attention to the final group, tight ends! The added tiers will help further segment my TE rankings, which is valuable during start-up drafts when determining positional depth as a draft unfolds. For reference, you can find all my rankings now on FantasyPros. Advertisement I have a different strategy than most analysts regarding tight ends — I fade the position with great zeal and energy, preferring to allow other managers to address the players long before I would. In short, outside of the top four to five top names, the rest simply don't measure up when it comes to positional advantage or scoring disparity. Even in most tight end premium (TEP) formats, I've found the position isn't a difference-maker. Historically, top-producing tight ends usually fall outside the NFL Draft's first round. It's much easier to find producers later in drafts or, as I've done many times, simply off the waiver wire when a player rises from anonymity. Every season, there's at least a name or two who produce in the top 10 despite being on the fringe of the dynasty radar going into the season. That said, in recent years, Round 1 tight ends are starting to produce at a better rate. This is the smallest my first tier of tight ends has been in over a decade, due to a combination of age and injury. While there is a clear separation between my first and second tiers, the Tier-2 tight ends are not necessarily significantly lower in potential. In most years, my first and second tiers will possess upwards of eight players, with the first tier usually containing four to five names. No awards to be had here. All three of these names are obvious targets should they fall below ADP in start-up drafts. Most analysts will have Trey McBride above Sam LaPorta in rankings, and I can get behind that. While I prefer LaPorta's profile and system, McBride is very close in value. Should McBride deliver a satisfying encore to his smash 2024 campaign, he may well be my TE2. What Brock Bowers did as a rookie in 2024 was incredible. I don't expect a repeat performance, but he's worthy of headlining this list. My second tier may be longer than most because Mark Andrews and David Njoku are near-elite producers. I see similar production in 2025, and I suspect this tier will look very different a year from now. Most upside: T.J. Hockenson, MIN Most value: David Njoku, CLE Most risk: Tyler Warren, IND If not for injury, Hockenson would be in Tier 1. I expect a full year of production now that he's recovered from his ACL/MCL tear and, without a setback, he's primed for a monster season with sophomore quarterback J.J. McCarthy under center. Advertisement George Kittle will be 32 years old in October, and I must downgrade him due to a combination of age and offensive change. However, I won't be shocked if he leads the team in targets in 2025. There's no questioning Warren's talent, but talent may not matter in the Colts' system or, more importantly, due to the quarterback situation. Warren can be a difference-maker, but his attached risk is significant as a rookie. Mark Andrews is likely playing his last season in Baltimore, and Njoku is also facing a quarterback challenge. That said, I expect both to produce well for years to come. I target this group when looking for an ADP gem. The run on the position often leaves me targeting Tier-4 names instead. Most upside: Evan Engram, DEN Most value: Travis Kelce, KC Most risk: Colston Loveland, CHI Biggest sleeper: Jake Ferguson, LAR Like Kyle Pitts in 2021, Dalton Kincaid saw an extreme draft premium fade quickly after disappointing production. Now, he may finally be priced well enough to intrigue me. Kelce had a poor 2024, but I expect the offense to return to form in 2025, providing competitive teams with low-value, high-production potential. I love Denver's addition of Engram, given Sean Payton's system and the development of Bo Nix. Engram's athleticism should provide at least two years of top production. I'm buying everywhere I can. Many are high on Loveland, but there are a lot of mouths to feed in Chicago, and I'm not confident the rookie will produce in his early years. I'm much more inclined to target Isaiah Likely. I expect Baltimore to extend his contract as Andrews exits. I think Ferguson may be 2025's surprise player at the position. As noted above, it's not uncommon for me to find my starting tight end in this tier. It's all about value for me; in most cases, these names fall into the double-digit rounds in start-up drafts. There's plenty of value in this tier. Most upside: Theo Johnson, NYG Most value: Dallas Goedert, PHI Most risk: Cole Kmet, CHI Biggest sleeper: Mason Taylor, NYJ Johnson has a significant opportunity in 2025 and, as long as he remains healthy, the scheme and quarterback play behind Russell Wilson should provide for upside during his second season in the league. Advertisement Goedert has been faded into oblivion this past offseason, but he should be a producer for one more season, with high-ceiling potential. Kmet has shown flashes but hasn't put it all together, primarily due to quarterback play. Now with rookie Loveland in the mix, it will be hard for him to rise without a change in situation. Sign me up for the upside of Taylor. Truth be told, I'm passing on fellow rookie Loveland and targeting Taylor nearly a round later. There's too much risk, uncertainty and question marks for me to get behind Pat Freiermuth, Cade Otton and Jonnu Smith. It's not uncommon to find value from left-for-dead players in this tier. If I get shut out of earlier-selected players, I'll shop the bargain bin, finding names in the trash heap who have upside situations, often with new teams. There are a couple of noteworthy names here. Most upside: Tyler Conklin, LAC Most value: Mike Gesicki, CIN Biggest sleeper: Tyler Conklin, LAC Best stash: Michael Mayer, LV For several years, Conklin has been productive and underappreciated. Now he finds himself in a better scheme and quality quarterback situation. He's a fantastic low-cost sleeper target for 2025. I feel similarly about Gesicki and think he'll be more productive in 2025 than in 2024. I'm stashing Mayer everywhere I can for his next contract. The Raiders' selection of Brock Bowers stuck a fork in Mayer's near-term potential, but he's still a quality player. I was hopeful Mayer would land in Miami following the trade of Jonnu Smith, but it was not to be. I'll wait it out. Similar to Tier 5, I'm targeting under-valued production assets and upside developmental prospects here. Most upside: Terrance Ferguson, LAR Most value: Juwan Johnson, NO Biggest sleeper: Terrance Ferguson, LAR If it seems I'm focused on Ferguson here, you're not wrong. Listen to what Sean McVay said about the second-round rookie, and it's easy to understand he's a pet project with high expectations. McVay is more mercurial than I'd like as a head coach, but should Ferguson be able to see the field as a rookie and get a bump in playing time in Year 2, he has the potential to be one of the next big second-round standouts. Advertisement I'm not taking the bait on Darren Waller, though I can understand the hype following Jonnu Smith's departure via trade. I'll let another coach ride that wave. Johnson is a very good tight end, and while I'd hoped for a better quarterback situation, he should be a beneficiary of Taysom Hill's absence as Hill recovers from a torn ACL that occurred in December. I also believe Dawson Knox is a 2026 sleeper, as I expect he won't return to Buffalo. His skill set is better than his production, and he's a name to watch in next year's offseason. If you have questions or comments, drop them below. And please follow me on Twitter and Threads: @DLF_Jeff. (Photo of Brock Bowers: Jim Rassol / Imagn Images)
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
2025 Dynasty Trade Value Charts — Justin Boone's fantasy football running back breakdown
Justin Boone won the FantasyPros Most Accurate Expert Award in 2019 and has eight top-10 finishes in the competition. He now brings his rankings acumen to the Yahoo Fantasy audience after recently joining the team as an analyst. All year long, he'll be updating his dynasty trade value charts in this space, while providing insights when major moves happen. Advertisement [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] These charts are based on 12-team PPR leagues and should be used as a guide to compare players and build trade offers. So bookmark this page and check back whenever you're working on your dynasty rosters. And be sure to follow the links below to see his latest dynasty rankings and values at every position. Dynasty Rankings & Trade Values (PPR) QB | RB | WR | TE | Rookies | Draft Picks Running Backs Dynasty Rankings & Trade Values (PPR) QB | RB | WR | TE | Rookies | Draft Picks
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
2025 Dynasty Trade Value Charts — Justin Boone's fantasy football wide receiver breakdown
Justin Boone won the FantasyPros Most Accurate Expert Award in 2019 and has eight top-10 finishes in the competition. He now brings his rankings acumen to the Yahoo Fantasy audience after recently joining the team as an analyst. All year long, he'll be updating his dynasty trade value charts in this space, while providing insights when major moves happen. Advertisement [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] These charts are based on 12-team PPR leagues and should be used as a guide to compare players and build trade offers. So bookmark this page and check back whenever you're working on your dynasty rosters. And be sure to follow the links below to see his latest dynasty rankings and values at every position. Dynasty Rankings & Trade Values (PPR) QB | RB | WR | TE | Rookies | Draft Picks Wide Receivers Dynasty Rankings & Trade Values (PPR) QB | RB | WR | TE | Rookies | Draft Picks
