{"id":80242,"date":"2025-08-19T15:40:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T15:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/80242\/"},"modified":"2025-08-19T15:40:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T15:40:13","slug":"fantasy-football-2025-draft-kit-rankings-cheat-sheet-player-projections-sleepers-and-more-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/80242\/","title":{"rendered":"Fantasy football 2025 draft kit: Rankings, cheat sheet, player projections, sleepers and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

After what feels like a long wait, the 2025 fantasy football season is finally near. Are you prepared? Do you know the settings of each league you\u2019re in? If there are any holes in your plans or you want to level up this year, we\u2019re here and ready to help you start the season on the right foot.<\/p>\n

The Athletic\u2019s draft kit has everything you need to come ready on draft (or auction) day, from rankings and player projections to sleepers and dynasty advice to training camp reports from our NFL writers. And of course, there\u2019s the penultimate Cheat Sheet, a fully customizable tool where you can input our league settings and receive a set of rankings and point projections unique to your team \u2014 all from the mind of the one and only, award-winning Jake Ciely, who is among the most accurate prognosticators in the game.<\/p>\n

While we offer a lot upon the original publication of this kit, it will continue to expand with new columns and insights as the first regular-season game inches closer and closer. Be sure to check back often to see what\u2019s new. Last year, we published over 110 articles, so please read, enjoy, invest, and let us know how you feel in the comments below.<\/p>\n

From the mind of Jake Ciely<\/p>\n

2025 fantasy football overall, positional, PPR rankings and more: Preseason update<\/p>\n

Jake Ciely<\/p>\n

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Fantasy football 2025 cheat sheet generator: Customizable rankings and projections tool<\/a>
Ciely\u2019s customizable rankings and projections will help you dominate your 2025 fantasy football league(s).<\/p>\n

2025 breakouts: quarterback<\/a> |\u00a0running back<\/a> | wide receiver<\/a> | tight end<\/a>
Ciely details his breakout candidates for 2025, broken down by position.<\/p>\n

\u201cDraft Chasms of Doom\u201d series: quarterback<\/a> |\u00a0running back<\/a> | wide receiver<\/a> | tight end<\/a> | explainer<\/a>
Ciely illustrates his fantasy football strategy to maximize value at skill positions by locating value drop-offs, and Mike Hume explains the series.<\/p>\n

2025 dynasty and rookie-only fantasy football rankings: Training camp update<\/a>
With training camp underway, Ciely updated his dynasty and rookie-only rookie rankings.<\/p>\n

The players I can\u2019t stop drafting in 2025 fantasy football\u2026 so far<\/a>
Ciely shares the most commonly found players on his fantasy rosters, including potential Seattle bell cow Kenneth Walker.<\/p>\n

Staff picks for fantasy football 2025 sleepers, including Tank Bigsby, Ricky Pearsall<\/a>
Who will be this year\u2019s fantasy football sleepers? Ciely and company give their hot takes.<\/p>\n

10 fantasy football targets who can go from trash to treasure in 2025<\/a>
Ciely details players who could be fantasy gold in 2025 after being tossed aside due to poor performances last season.<\/p>\n

Stop wasting your bench! The biggest mistake fantasy football managers make<\/a>
Ciely explains how fantasy football managers often fail when it comes to filling out their team\u2019s bench.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Scoop City<\/p>\n

Six strategies to find football breakouts every season, plus Jake Ciely\u2019s must-draft players<\/p>\n

Jacob Robinson and Jake Ciely<\/p>\n

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Sign up for the Scoop City newsletter<\/a> with Diana Russini and Jacob Robinson, which focuses on fantasy every Tuesday.<\/p>\n

AFC Divisional previews: AFC East<\/a> | AFC North<\/a> | AFC South<\/a> | AFC West<\/a>
The Athletic\u2019s \u2018Scoop City\u2019 crew previews each NFL AFC division with answers to outstanding questions for each team, fantasy sleepers and more.<\/p>\n

NFC Divisional Previews: NFC East<\/a> | NFC North<\/a> | NFC South<\/a> | NFC West<\/a>
The Athletic\u2019s \u2018Scoop City\u2019 crew previews each NFL NFC division with answers to outstanding questions for each team, fantasy sleepers and more.<\/p>\n

Risers and fallers after preseason Week 1<\/a>
Patrick Mahomes tops Sando\u2019s new QB Tiers, and Dianna\u2019s sources talk Shedeur Sanders.<\/p>\n

A simple fantasy football strategy that works: Last season\u2019s points per game<\/a>
Alvin Kamara, Chris Godwin and Mike Evans look like top buys.<\/p>\n

Redraft<\/p>\n

Fantasy football rankings: Bijan Robinson, Ja\u2019Marr Chase lead the top 100<\/p>\n

Brandon Funston<\/p>\n

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Fantasy football roundtable: quarterback<\/a> | running back<\/a> | wide receiver<\/a> | tight end<\/a>
In a series of roundtables, The Athletic\u2019s fantasy team answers pressing 2025 fantasy football questions.<\/p>\n

Andy Behrens\u2019 weekly roundup: August 8<\/a> | August 15<\/a>
Behrens examines the NFL\u2019s trending news and its 2025 fantasy football implications.<\/p>\n

Preseason trends to follow: Week 1<\/a> | Week 2<\/a>
Jacob Robinson identifies NFL trends and makes bold fantasy predictions each week.<\/p>\n

Fantasy football draft steals include ADP afterthoughts Trevor Lawrence, Jaylen Warren<\/a>
Michael Salfino identifies the players who can beat their consensus draft price, starting with the ideally situated Jaguars QB.<\/p>\n

Why you need to make \u2018shooting for the stars\u2019 your go-to fantasy football draft strategy<\/a>
Salfino suggests targeting players with tier-busting upside.<\/p>\n

Justin Jefferson, Christian McCaffrey and more 2025 fantasy football early ADP traps<\/a>
Justin Jefferson has been an elite fantasy receiver, but Salfino says his QB situation in 2025 could slow his roll.<\/p>\n

Where do Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes fall in 2025 fantasy football QB rankings?<\/a>
KC Joyner considers everything from offensive line quality to matchup ratings in his rankings of the top 25 fantasy quarterbacks for 2025.<\/p>\n

Reviewing the best quarterback options to stack for fantasy football success in 2025<\/a>
Salfino talks \u201cstacking,\u201d a fantasy football strategy where you draft players from the same NFL team, often QBs, WRs, TEs.<\/p>\n

Fantasy football drafts feature four new first-rounders. Are they worthy?<\/a>
Salfino evaluates Malik Nabers, Ashton Jeanty, Puka Nacua and Brian Thomas as first-rounders, along with who they replaced.<\/p>\n

Davante Adams, Travis Hunter and more best buys on the cusp of fantasy football draft season<\/a>
Salfino thinks new Ram Davante Adams isn\u2019t showing signs of decline and should be targeted in fantasy drafts.<\/p>\n

One-man, first-round PPR fantasy football 2025 mock draft: Who to prioritize?<\/a>
Gary Davenport details who he would take with each first-round pick, beginning with Ja\u2019Marr Chase.<\/p>\n

Fantasy football 2025 strategy mock draft: From Hoard RB to Zero RB, and everything between<\/a>
The Athletic\u2019s fantasy football staff reveals results from their mock draft in which they were required to use a particular draft strategy.4<\/p>\n

Fantasy football 2025 backup running back rankings, from David Montgomery to Nick Chubb<\/a>
KC Joyner gives his opinions on the best backup running backs ahead of the 2025 fantasy football season.<\/p>\n

Should you prioritize wide receivers or running backs in fantasy football? Here\u2019s the answer<\/a>
When is a wide receiver more valuable than a running back and vice versa? Salfino tells all.<\/p>\n

Forget the No. 1 slot in 2025 fantasy football drafts, the sweet spot comes later<\/a>
Mike Vorkunov explains why the fourth pick is the best place to draft in fantasy football this season.<\/p>\n

Fantasy football 2025 All-Undervalued team featuring Dak Prescott, Chris Olave, Mike Evans<\/a>
Davenport reveals his 2025 fantasy All-Undervalued team.<\/p>\n

Radar speed, tight-window throw conversion rate and more stats to know for fantasy football<\/a>
Salfino details the metrics he likes to use in his annual player evaluations for fantasy football.<\/p>\n

Cheap fantasy football wide receivers with the best point-scoring floors<\/a>
These low-cost pass-catchers can protect your fantasy football team from posting a goose egg.<\/p>\n

Fantasy football targets and fades: Navigating the draft\u2019s first eight rounds<\/a>
Dalton Del Don helps you navigate fantasy football drafts with keen insights into the first eight rounds.<\/p>\n

Fantasy football traditionally doesn\u2019t prioritize elite QBs. Here\u2019s when it should<\/a>
When are QBs valuable, and in what situations do you fade them until later in drafts?<\/p>\n

What can Browns do for your 2025 fantasy football team? Could Shedeur Sanders be in play?<\/a>
Gary Davenport is a Cleveland Browns fan, and he tries to find value in the team\u2019s roster for fantasy football 2025.<\/p>\n

Beating the consensus: Fantasy football ADP winners from Justin Fields to Cooper Kupp<\/a>
Salfino shows love to Justin Fields, Cooper Kupp and several other players who\u2019ve been faded by the fantasy football market.<\/p>\n

Dynasty<\/p>\n

Fantasy football 2025 dynasty sleepers, from Jameson Williams to Joshua Palmer<\/p>\n

Jeff Haverlack<\/p>\n

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Dynasty rankings: quarterback<\/a> | running back<\/a> | wide receiver<\/a> | tight end<\/a>
Jeff Haverlack\u2019s 2025 dynasty rankings for skill position players.<\/p>\n

Breece Hall, Bucky Irving and more fantasy football dynasty league buys and sells<\/a>
The top players to buy or sell in dynasty leagues ahead of the 2025 fantasy football campaign.<\/p>\n

Dynasty league SuperFlex rookie mock draft, starting with the \u2018Magnificent Seven\u2019
<\/a>Haverlack assembles a consensus rookie mock draft based on his observations and those of analysts and other top fantasy players.<\/p>\n

Two running backs top the 2025 dynasty league SuperFlex Top 30 rookie rankings<\/a>
Haverlack ranks the top 30 rookies for dynasty fantasy football.<\/p>\n

IDP<\/p>\n

2025 IDP rankings and draft strategy: The Travis Hunter dilemma and more<\/p>\n

Gary Davenport<\/p>\n

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Patriots, Giants, Seahawks among 5 defenses primed to break out<\/a>
The Cardinals and Buccaneers round out Ted Nguyen\u2019s lists of defenses that could improve in 2025.<\/p>\n

Travis Hunter\u2019s fantasy football dual eligibility is a cheat code<\/a>
Travis Hunter could be a game-changer in IDP leagues across the various fantasy football game providers.<\/p>\n

Player analysis<\/p>\n

CMC\u2019s rebound path and more fantasy football takeaways from the 2025 NFL schedule release<\/p>\n

Gary Davenport<\/p>\n

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Is Tyreek Hill a top fantasy football rebound candidate, or has age caught up with him?<\/a>
Salfino examines Tyreek Hill closer to determine whether his 2024 slide was anomalous or a sign of age-based decline.<\/p>\n

What makes new Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson special? Instincts, physicality and explosive plays<\/a>
Mike DeFabo details how Johnson\u2019s patience and vision fit perfectly in Arthur Smith\u2019s offense.<\/p>\n

Patriots\u2019 Drake Maye has potential to be a fantasy sleeper, if things break just right<\/a>
Maye could take a step forward this season with better receivers and a better-run offense.<\/p>\n

Falcons still believe in Kyle Pitts. Can he be trusted in fantasy this season?<\/a>
Pitts has had three quiet seasons after a promising rookie campaign. Could he finally break out this season? The fantasy world is skeptical.<\/p>\n

Bears Rookie Colston Loveland making an impact for up-and-down offense<\/a>
Along with Loveland\u2019s impact, DJ Moore gets handoffs out of the backfield, and Rome Odunze continues to impress Ben Johnson in training camp.<\/p>\n

Rookie RJ Harvey\u2019s growth on display in Broncos\u2019 padded workouts<\/a>
The rookie RB had a run in Tuesday\u2019s practice \u201cthat was something,\u201d according to head coach Sean Payton.<\/p>\n

Giants rookie roundup: Jaxson Dart a quick study; Cam Skattebo boasts \u2018elite awareness\u2019<\/a>
Abdul Carter isn\u2019t the only Giants rookie showing promise in training camp.<\/p>\n

With uncertainty in the 49ers\u2019 receiver room, Ricky Pearsall could hold fantasy value<\/a>
Pearsall had 14 catches \u2014 on 18 targets \u2014 for 210 yards and two touchdowns over San Francisco\u2019s final two games last season.<\/p>\n

Colts\u2019 breakout camp star AD Mitchell torches Ravens in joint practice<\/a>
Mitchell backed up his trash talk on Tuesday, and QB Anthony Richardson continues to impress.<\/p>\n

Vikings WR Jordan Addison suspended 3 games for violating NFL\u2019s substance abuse policy<\/a>
The 23-year-old wide receiver will miss the Vikings\u2019 first three games against the Bears, Falcons and Bengals.<\/p>\n

Why Packers QB Jordan Love will run more in 2025<\/a>
Love ranked tied for 30th in rushing attempts among quarterbacks last season.<\/p>\n

Rookie QB review: What Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough and Shedeur Sanders showed<\/a>
The good, the bad and the ugly from four high-profile signal callers in their preseason debuts.<\/p>\n

Why Kenneth Walker III could be the biggest beneficiary of the Seahawks\u2019 new offense<\/a>
If the Seahawks\u2019 offensive line has improved, Walker could thrive in a contract year.<\/p>\n

Chiefs\u2019 Rashee Rice expected to play first 4 games as NFL schedules hearing: Source<\/a>
With his hearing set for September 30, Rice is unlikely to face discipline for his role in a 2024 car crash until after the first four games.<\/p>\n

How Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp could co-exist in the Seahawks\u2019 new offense<\/a>
The Seahawks are banking on two slot-heavy receivers fitting together. Friday, we could get a glimpse at how they\u2019ll be used.<\/p>\n

Jets want to use Breece Hall more as a pass catcher. That\u2019s good news for fantasy owners<\/a>
In a contract year, Hall could be in line for a breakout season with Aaron Glen as his head coach.<\/p>\n

Joe Flacco named Browns\u2019 starting QB for Week 1<\/a>
The 40-year-old Flacco is the only QB on Cleveland\u2019s roster who hasn\u2019t been limited by injury during training camp.<\/p>\n

(Illustration: Kelsea Peterson \/ The Athletic; Photos: Mitchell Leff, Ric Tapia, Candice Ward via Getty Images)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"After what feels like a long wait, the 2025 fantasy football season is finally near. Are you prepared?…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":35043,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[563],"tags":[64,63,622,596,593,85],"class_list":["post-80242","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-football","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-fantasy-football","tag-football","tag-nfl","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80242","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=80242"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80242\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35043"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80242"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=80242"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=80242"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}