2025 Season — PPR Scoring

Fantasy Football Draft Board

Complete position rankings from FantasyPros ECR (88 experts), NFL.com, and Draft Sharks. Tiered rankings, sleeper picks, rookie watch, and 3 full mock drafts from different draft positions.

RBs Ranked

WRs Ranked

QBs Ranked

TEs Ranked

K & DEF

Running Backs

Source: FantasyPros ECR (88 experts, updated 9/2/2025). PPR scoring. Tiers based on expert consensus drop-offs.

🔑 Key RB Storylines

CMC returns — Christian McCaffrey back from injury, now in SF. Elite if healthy. Rookie class loaded — Ashton Jeanty (LV), Omarion Hampton (LAC), Cam Skattebo (NYG), TreVeyon Henderson (NE) all have immediate roles. Kenneth Walker III traded to KC — massive upside in that offense.

#	Player	Team	Bye	Tier	Notes
1	Jahmyr Gibbs	DET	6	T1	Elite dual-threat. Lions offense is a machine.
2	Bijan Robinson	ATL	11	T1	Workhorse. Top-3 pick in any format.
3	Jonathan Taylor	IND	13	T1	Bounce-back year. Volume monster.
4	James Cook III	BUF	7	T2	Josh Allen's RB. Consistent floor.
5	Christian McCaffrey	SF	8	T2	INJURY RISK — elite ceiling if healthy. Monitor camp reports.
6	Derrick Henry	BAL	13	T2	Ageless. Lamar + Henry is a cheat code.
7	Saquon Barkley	PHI	10	T2	Eagles' offense feeds him. TD upside.
8	Chase Brown	CIN	6	T2	Breakout last year. Locked-in starter.
9	Kenneth Walker III	KC	5	T2	TRADED TO KC — massive upside in Mahomes offense.
10	De'Von Achane	MIA	6	T3	Explosive. Tua health = his ceiling.
11	Omarion Hampton	LAC	7	T3	🌟 ROOKIE — Chargers' lead back. Immediate role.
12	Ashton Jeanty	LV	13	T3	🌟 ROOKIE — Generational talent. Raiders' workhorse.
13	Kyren Williams	LAR	11	T3	Rams' lead back. PPR value.
14	Javonte Williams	DAL	14	T3	Now in Dallas. Fresh start opportunity.
15	Breece Hall	NYJ	13	T3	Fields connection could unlock him.
16	Travis Etienne Jr.	NO	8	T4	New team. Change-of-pace upside.
17	Jeremiyah Love	ARI	14	T4	🌟 ROOKIE — Cardinals' new lead back.
18	D'Andre Swift	CHI	10	T4	Bears' starter. Volume play.
19	Bucky Irving	TB	10	T4	Bucs' lead back. PPR-friendly.
20	Quinshon Judkins	CLE	11	T4	🌟 ROOKIE — Browns' new workhorse.
21	David Montgomery	HOU	8	T4	New team. Goal-line vulture potential.
22	Cam Skattebo	NYG	8	T4	🌟 ROOKIE — Giants' new RB1. High motor.
23	Jadarian Price	SEA	11	T4	Seahawks' lead back. Sleeper alert.
24	Bhayshul Tuten	JAC	7	T4	Jaguars' starter. Volume opportunity.
25	TreVeyon Henderson	NE	11	T4	🌟 ROOKIE — Patriots' new RB1.
26	Rhamondre Stevenson	NE	11	T5	Timeshare with Henderson.
27	Jaylen Warren	PIT	9	T5	Steelers' passing-down back.
28	Tony Pollard	TEN	9	T5	Titans' lead back. Floor play.
29	Rico Dowdle	PIT	9	T5	Steelers' early-down back.
30	Jonathon Brooks	CAR	5	T5	Panthers' starter. Volume play.
31	J.K. Dobbins	DEN	10	T5	Broncos' lead back. Health risk.
32	Blake Corum	LAR	11	T5	Rams' handcuff to Kyren Williams.
33	MarShawn Lloyd	GB	11	T5	Packers' backup. Upside if Jacobs misses time.
34	Jacory Croskey-Merritt	WAS	7	T5	Commanders' change-of-pace.
35	Jordan Mason	MIN	6	T5	Vikings' backup. CMC handcuff value gone.
36	Chuba Hubbard	CAR	5	T5	Panthers' timeshare with Brooks.
37	Kyle Monangai	CHI	10	T5	Bears' backup. Swift handcuff.
38	RJ Harvey	DEN	10	T5	Broncos' backup. Dobbins handcuff.
39	Rachaad White	WAS	7	T5	Commanders' passing-down option.
40	Kenny Gainwell	TB	10	T5	Bucs' backup. Irving handcuff.

Wide Receivers

Source: NFL.com (Adam Rank tiers), FantasyPros ECR, Draft Sharks. PPR scoring. 70 receivers across 7 tiers.

🔑 Key WR Storylines

Ja'Marr Chase is the consensus WR1 — 2nd-most fantasy points of any player last year. Tyreek Hill falling in drafts after disappointing 2024 — potential steal. Rookie class deep — Tetairoa McMillan (CAR), Travis Hunter (JAX), Emeka Egbuka (TB) all have immediate roles.

#	Player	Team	Bye	Tier	Notes
1	Ja'Marr Chase	CIN	6	T1	WR1 overall last year. Locked-in #1 WR pick.
2	Justin Jefferson	MIN	6	T1	QB-proof. Safest floor in the league.
3	CeeDee Lamb	DAL	14	T1	Dak back + Pickens stretches defense.
4	Puka Nacua	LAR	11	T2	Adams opposite opens things up. WR1 overall threat.
5	Malik Nabers	NYG	8	T2	Massive target share. QB concern (Wilson/Dart).
6	Brian Thomas Jr.	JAX	8	T2	WR4 in total points last year. Still growing.
7	Amon-Ra St. Brown	DET	6	T2	Safe floor. Consistent target hog.
8	Nico Collins	HOU	8	T2	17.6 PPR pts/game when healthy (12 games).
9	Drake London	ATL	11	T2	23.1 PPR pts in 3 games with Penix Jr. High ceiling.
10	Garrett Wilson	NYJ	13	T2	Ohio State connection with Fields could unlock him.
11	Ladd McConkey	LAC	12	T3	WR13 as a rookie. Year 2 growth expected.
12	A.J. Brown	PHI	10	T3	Elite talent. Eagles run-heavy caps ceiling.
13	Jaxon Smith-Njigba	SEA	11	T3	💤 SLEEPER — Target monster potential in Seattle.
14	Tee Higgins	CIN	6	T3	Got paid. WR2 opposite Chase still produces.
15	Tyreek Hill	MIA	12	T3	💤 SLEEPER — Free-falling. Massive steal if Tua rebounds.
16	Davante Adams	LAR	11	T3	Rams opposite Nacua. Solid WR2 floor.
17	DJ Moore	CHI	10	T3	Elite talent. Bears have many mouths to feed.
18	Mike Evans	TB	9	T3	17.2 PPR pts/game. Ageless wonder.
19	Xavier Worthy	KC	5	T4	19+ PPR pts in 3 of final 4 games. Top KC WR.
20	Terry McLaurin	WAS	7	T4	Monitor holdout. Elite route runner.
21	Marvin Harrison Jr.	AZ	8	T4	Year 2 bounce-back with Kyler Murray.
22	Courtland Sutton	DEN	10	T4	Way underrated. Consistent producer.
23	DK Metcalf	PIT	9	T4	Now with Aaron Rodgers. Exciting upside.
24	DeVonta Smith	PHI	10	T4	2.24 PPR pts/target (4th among WRs).
25	Zay Flowers	BAL	13	T4	Boom/bust. Hasn't cracked top 30 in PPR/game.
26	Calvin Ridley	TEN	10	T4	Benefits if Cam Ward takes off.
27	Tetairoa McMillan	CAR	5	T5	🌟 ROOKIE — Top-10 pick. Immediate WR1 for Carolina.
28	Chris Olave	NO	8	T5	💤 SLEEPER — Concussion risk but elite talent at discount.
29	Chris Godwin	TB	9	T5	Returning from injury. Reliable when healthy.
30	Jakobi Meyers	LV	8	T5	14.5 PPR pts/game. Quietly consistent.
31	Jauan Jennings	SF	8	T5	💤 SLEEPER — Could be 49ers WR1 given injuries.
32	Jaylen Waddle	MIA	12	T5	Boom/bust. Tua health is key.
33	George Pickens	DAL	14	T5	Dallas opposite Lamb. Big-play threat.
34	Deebo Samuel	WAS	7	T5	New team. Versatile but aging.
35	Jordan Addison	MIN	6	T5	Solid WR2/3 behind Jefferson.
36	Khalil Shakir	BUF	12	T5	Allen's slot target. PPR-friendly.
37	Travis Hunter	JAX	8	T5	🌟 ROOKIE — Two-way unicorn (WR/CB). Unique ceiling.
38	Jerry Jeudy	CLE	10	T5	Breakout candidate if QB improves.
39	Rome Odunze	CHI	10	T5	Year 2 leap possible. Crowded WR room.
40	Jameson Williams	DET	6	T5	Deep threat in Detroit's explosive offense.
41	Stefon Diggs	NE	11	T5	New team. Veteran in rebuilding offense.
42	Rashee Rice	KC	5	T5	💤 SLEEPER — Returning from suspension. Top KC target?
43	Josh Downs	IND	14	T6	💤 SLEEPER — 31.1% target rate (3rd in NFL). PPR gold.
44	Christian Kirk	HOU	8	T6	Slot role in Houston. Steady floor.
45	Darnell Mooney	ATL	11	T6	Deep threat complement to London.
46	Cooper Kupp	SEA	11	T6	Now in Seattle. Health is the big question.
47	Michael Pittman	IND	14	T6	Volume-based producer.
48	Jayden Reed	GB	11	T6	Versatile in Green Bay's offense.
49	Ricky Pearsall	SF	8	T6	Year 2 breakout candidate.
50	Matthew Golden	GB	11	T6	🌟 ROOKIE — Packers' new deep threat.
51	Brandon Aiyuk	SF	8	T6	Coming off ACL tear. Stash candidate.
52	Emeka Egbuka	TB	9	T6	🌟 ROOKIE — First-round pick. Immediate role.
53	Rashid Shaheed	NO	8	T6	Deep ball specialist. Boom/bust.
54	Keon Coleman	BUF	12	T6	Year 2 in Buffalo. Allen connection growing.
55	Rashod Bateman	BAL	13	T6	💤 SLEEPER — Better value than Flowers at fraction of cost.

Quarterbacks

Source: FantasyPros ECR (88 experts, updated 9/2/2025). PPR scoring.

🔑 QB Strategy

Wait on QB. The gap between QB1 (Allen) and QB10 (Prescott) is smaller than the gap between RB1 and RB15. Elite QBs go rounds 3-5, but you can get QB7-QB10 value in rounds 8-10. Drake Maye at QB3 is the biggest riser — experts love his Year 2 ceiling.

#	Player	Team	Bye	Tier	Notes
1	Josh Allen	BUF	7	T1	Consensus QB1. Rushing + passing = cheat code.
2	Lamar Jackson	BAL	13	T1	Dual-threat king. Henry opens up run game.
3	Drake Maye	NE	11	T1	Biggest riser. Year 2 ceiling is elite.
4	Joe Burrow	CIN	6	T2	When healthy, top-3 passer. Chase/Higgins weapons.
5	Jalen Hurts	PHI	10	T2	Rushing floor. Tush push TDs are free points.
6	Jayden Daniels	WAS	7	T2	Sophomore leap incoming. Dual-threat upside.
7	Caleb Williams	CHI	10	T2	Year 2 with weapons (Moore, Odunze, Burden).
8	Justin Herbert	LAC	7	T2	Pure passer. McConkey emerging as WR1.
9	Trevor Lawrence	JAC	7	T2	Bounce-back candidate. Hunter + BTJ weapons.
10	Dak Prescott	DAL	14	T2	Returns from injury. Lamb + Pickens = elite duo.
11	Brock Purdy	SF	8	T3	System QB? Still produces. CMC back helps.
12	Bo Nix	DEN	10	T3	Year 2 growth. Sutton as safety blanket.
13	Jaxson Dart	NYG	8	T3	🌟 ROOKIE — Nabers makes any QB better.
14	Patrick Mahomes II	KC	5	T3	Still Mahomes. Walker + Worthy weapons.
15	Jared Goff	DET	6	T3	Floor play. Lions offense is a machine.
16	Matthew Stafford	LAR	11	T3	Nacua + Adams = elite weapons. Health risk.
17	Kyler Murray	MIN	6	T4	New team. Rushing upside still there.
18	Jordan Love	GB	11	T4	Packers' gunslinger. Boom/bust.
19	Baker Mayfield	TB	10	T4	Evans + Godwin + Egbuka. Solid floor.
20	Tyler Shough	NO	8	T4	🌟 ROOKIE — Saints' new starter. Olave helps.

Tight Ends

Source: FantasyPros ECR (88 experts, updated 9/2/2025). PPR scoring.

🔑 TE Strategy

Elite TEs are league-winners. Bowers and McBride are in a tier of their own — if you get one in rounds 2-3, you have a massive positional advantage. Colston Loveland (CHI) at TE3 is the rookie to watch. Kelce at TE11 — the dynasty may be fading.

#	Player	Team	Bye	Tier	Notes
1	Brock Bowers	LV	13	T1	TE1 overall. Generational talent. Target hog.
2	Trey McBride	ARI	14	T1	Elite target share. Murray's safety blanket.
3	Colston Loveland	CHI	10	T1	🌟 ROOKIE — Bears' new TE1. Immediate impact.
4	Tucker Kraft	GB	11	T2	Packers' TE1. Emerging weapon.
5	Tyler Warren	IND	13	T2	🌟 ROOKIE — Colts' new TE1. High ceiling.
6	Sam LaPorta	DET	6	T2	Lions' TE1. TD machine in that offense.
7	Kyle Pitts Sr.	ATL	11	T2	Finally breakout year? Penix Jr. connection.
8	Harold Fannin Jr.	CLE	11	T2	🌟 ROOKIE — Browns' new TE1. Athletic freak.
9	George Kittle	SF	8	T2	Still producing. CMC back helps offense.
10	Dalton Kincaid	BUF	7	T3	Allen's TE target. Year 3 leap?
11	Travis Kelce	KC	5	T3	Aging but still Mahomes' guy. Floor declining.
12	Isaiah Likely	NYG	8	T3	New team. Athletic upside.
13	Dallas Goedert	PHI	10	T3	Eagles' TE1. Steady floor.
14	Mark Andrews	BAL	13	T3	Lamar's red zone target. TD dependent.
15	Juwan Johnson	NO	8	T3	Saints' TE1. Sleeper value.

Kickers

Source: FantasyPros ECR (88 experts, updated 9/2/2025). Draft kickers LAST — the position is nearly random week-to-week. Target kickers on good offenses.

#	Player	Team	Bye	Tier	Notes
1	Brandon Aubrey	DAL	14	T1	Elite leg. Cowboys offense = FG opportunities.
2	Cameron Dicker	LAC	7	T1	Chargers' offense is efficient. Consistent.
3	Ka'imi Fairbairn	HOU	8	T1	Texans' offense moves the ball. High floor.
4	Cam Little	JAC	7	T1	Jaguars' kicker. Solid offense.
5	Jason Myers	SEA	11	T2	Seahawks' kicker. Reliable.
6	Eddy Pineiro	SF	8	T2	49ers' offense = FG opportunities.
7	Tyler Loop	BAL	13	T2	Ravens' kicker. High-powered offense.
8	Jake Bates	DET	6	T3	Lions' kicker. Elite offense.
9	Evan McPherson	CIN	6	T3	Bengals' kicker. Big leg.
10	Chase McLaughlin	TB	10	T3	Bucs' kicker. Solid offense.
11	Cairo Santos	CHI	10	T3	Bears' kicker. Year 2 with Williams.
12	Harrison Mevis	LAR	11	T3	Rams' kicker. Nacua/Adams offense.

Defenses

Source: FantasyPros ECR (88 experts, updated 9/2/2025). Like kickers, draft defenses late. Stream weekly based on matchups.

#	Player	Team	Bye	Tier	Notes
1	Houston Texans	HOU	8	T1	Elite pass rush. Turnover machine.
2	Los Angeles Rams	LAR	11	T1	Donald's legacy lives on. Strong front.
3	Denver Broncos	DEN	10	T1	Surging defense. Surtain II locks down.
4	Seattle Seahawks	SEA	11	T1	Improved secondary. Consistent pressure.
5	Philadelphia Eagles	PHI	10	T2	Strong defense. Good pass rush.
6	New England Patriots	NE	11	T2	Rebuilding but defense is solid.
7	Pittsburgh Steelers	PIT	9	T2	T.J. Watt. Enough said.
8	Minnesota Vikings	MIN	6	T2	Flores' defense is aggressive.
9	Jacksonville Jaguars	JAC	7	T3	Improving defense. Streaming option.
10	Los Angeles Chargers	LAC	7	T3	Harbaugh's defense. Physical.
11	Baltimore Ravens	BAL	13	T3	Turnover potential. Stream-worthy.
12	Kansas City Chiefs	KC	5	T3	Spags' defense. Bend-don't-break.

Mock Draft: Pick #1 (1st Overall)

Strategy: Take the best player available. You pick 1st and 24th (turn). Load up on elite RB/WR early, wait on QB and TE.

#1 1st Overall Pick — You pick 1st and 24th each round

Rd 1Jahmyr GibbsRBDETBye 6

Rd 2Puka NacuaWRLARBye 11

Rd 3Chase BrownRBCINBye 6

Rd 4Ladd McConkeyWRLACBye 12

Rd 5De'Von AchaneRBMIABye 6

Rd 6Xavier WorthyWRKCBye 5

Rd 7Travis Etienne Jr.RBNOBye 8

Rd 8Caleb WilliamsQBCHIBye 10

Rd 9Tetairoa McMillanWRCARBye 5

Rd 10Rhamondre StevensonRBNEBye 11

Rd 11Dalton KincaidTEBUFBye 7

Rd 12Josh DownsWRINDBye 14

Rd 13Jaylen WarrenRBPITBye 9

Rd 14Brandon AubreyKDALBye 14

Rd 15Houston TexansDEFHOUBye 8

📊 Pick #1 Analysis

Strengths: Elite RB duo (Gibbs + Brown), strong WR corps (Nacua + McConkey + Worthy), solid QB in Williams.
Weakness: TE is thin (Kincaid is boom/bust). Could upgrade at WR3.
Key: McMillan (rookie WR) in Rd 9 is a steal if he hits. Monitor Achane's Tua dependency.

Mock Draft: Pick #6 (Mid-Round)

Strategy: You pick 6th and 19th each round. Sweet spot for elite WR or falling RB. Build WR-heavy early, grab RB value in middle rounds.

#6 6th Pick — You pick 6th and 19th each round

Rd 1Saquon BarkleyRBPHIBye 10

Rd 2Brian Thomas Jr.WRJAXBye 8

Rd 3Kenneth Walker IIIRBKCBye 5

Rd 4Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWRSEABye 11

Rd 5Kyren WilliamsRBLARBye 11

Rd 6Xavier WorthyWRKCBye 5

Rd 7Chris OlaveWRNOBye 8

Rd 8Caleb WilliamsQBCHIBye 10

Rd 9Travis Etienne Jr.RBNOBye 8

Rd 10George KittleTESFBye 8

Rd 11Rashee RiceWRKCBye 5

Rd 12Jaylen WarrenRBPITBye 9

Rd 13Rashod BatemanWRBALBye 13

Rd 14Cameron DickerKLACBye 7

Rd 15Denver BroncosDEFDENBye 10

📊 Pick #6 Analysis

Strengths: Barkley is a steal at 6. Walker III in KC is league-winning upside. WR depth is strong (BTJ + JSN + Worthy).
Weakness: TE is thin (Kittle in Rd 10). Could have grabbed Loveland earlier.
Key: Three KC players (Walker, Worthy, Rice) — high-risk, high-reward stack. Bye week 5 will hurt.

Mock Draft: Pick #12 (Turn)

Strategy: You pick 12th and 13th each round (back-to-back). Load up on WR/WR at the turn, then hammer RB in rounds 3-5.

#12 12th Pick — You pick 12th and 13th each round (back-to-back)

Rd 1Nico CollinsWRHOUBye 8

Rd 2Drake LondonWRATLBye 11

Rd 3De'Von AchaneRBMIABye 6

Rd 4Travis Etienne Jr.RBNOBye 8

Rd 5Bucky IrvingRBTBBye 10

Rd 6Terry McLaurinWRWASBye 7

Rd 7D'Andre SwiftRBCHIBye 10

Rd 8Tetairoa McMillanWRCARBye 5

Rd 9Bo NixQBDENBye 10

Rd 10Travis KelceTEKCBye 5

Rd 11Jauan JenningsWRSFBye 8

Rd 12Jordan MasonRBMINBye 6

Rd 13Rashod BatemanWRBALBye 13

Rd 14Ka'imi FairbairnKHOUBye 8

Rd 15Seattle SeahawksDEFSEABye 11

📊 Pick #12 Analysis

Strengths: Elite WR duo (Collins + London). Deep RB corps (Achane + Etienne + Irving + Swift). Kelce in Rd 10 is value.
Weakness: QB is thin (Bo Nix). Could upgrade via trade. TE is aging (Kelce).
Key: Back-to-back picks let you run on position runs. If RBs fly off the board early, pivot to WR/WR/WR and load up on RB later.

2025 NFL Bye Weeks

Reference for draft planning. Avoid stacking too many players on the same bye week.

Week 5 KC, CAR, DEN, TB

Week 6 CIN, DAL, MIN, NYJ, DET

Week 7 WAS, NYG, NE, SEA, BUF, LAC, JAC

Week 8 HOU, JAC, NO, LV, AZ, SF, CLE

Week 9 TB, CLE, PIT, TEN

Week 10 CHI, DET, PHI, ATL, DEN

Week 11 LAR, GB, BUF, IND, NE

Week 12 MIA, LAC, SF, BAL

Week 13 NYJ, CIN, HOU, KC, IND

Week 14 DAL, WAS, DEN, LV

Draft Strategy Cheat Sheet

✅ DO

• Draft RB/WR in rounds 1-4
• Wait on QB until round 7-9
• Wait on K and DEF until last 2 rounds
• Target rookies in middle rounds (Hampton, Jeanty, McMillan)
• Handcuff your RB1 in rounds 10-12
• Draft for upside in later rounds
• Check bye weeks before drafting

❌ DON'T

• Don't draft a QB before round 5 (unless Allen/Jackson falls)
• Don't draft K/DEF before round 13
• Don't stack too many same-bye players
• Don't reach for injury-prone players early
• Don't ignore handcuffs
• Don't draft based on last year's stats alone
• Don't panic-draft during a position run

🎯 Positional Draft Order (Rounds)
      Rd 1-2: RB or WR (best available)
      Rd 3-4: RB/WR (fill starters)
      Rd 5-6: RB/WR (depth)
      Rd 7-9: QB + RB/WR (upside picks)
      Rd 10-11: TE + WR (sleepers)
      Rd 12-13: RB handcuffs + WR fliers
      Rd 14: K
      Rd 15: DEF
    

💡 Pro Tip: The "Zero RB" vs "Robust RB" Debate

Robust RB (recommended for most drafts): Take 2 RBs in first 3 rounds. RB scarcity is real — the drop-off after RB15 is steep. Lock up starters early.

Zero RB: Draft WR/WR/WR early, load up on RB in rounds 4-8. Works if elite WRs fall and RBs are overvalued. Higher risk, higher ceiling.