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The 14th Sunday of the NFL season featured multiple key divisional games, with the Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars all emerging as winners, as notable losers for the day included the Indianapolis Colts and Kansas City Chiefs. For fantasy managers, Sunday was about saying farewell to Colts QB Daniel Jones. Jones, the resurrected No. 5 fantasy quarterback for the season, tore an Achilles tendon early in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars, scoring 0.8 points. His absence will surely affect the fantasy fortunes of those around him.
\nMany fantasy options did help managers, of course, led by Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen, Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Wilson and Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua. The top Sunday running backs are far from universally rostered (Tennessee Titans starter Tony Pollard, Rams backup Blake Corum), and Cleveland Browns rookie Harold Fannin Jr. paced tight ends with 25.4 points. The Seattle Seahawks D/ST continues to dominate.
\nEach Monday, before the current NFL weekend ends, we will identify players available in at least 50% of ESPN standard leagues worthy of your attention, from standard formats to deeper options. The NFL is a weekly league, and player valuation and roles seldom remain stagnant. It does not matter how you acquire players for your fantasy rosters, just that you acquire them!
\nTrevor Lawrence, Jaguars (40.3% rostered in ESPN leagues): Lawrence scored 19.36 points in the win over the Colts, giving him seven passing touchdowns over the past three games. More TD passes are likely pending in Week 15 against the terrible New York Jets. Lawrence, started in only 20.2% of ESPN leagues despite his recent work with trade acquisition Jakobi Meyers, still has a reasonable chance to finish among the top 10 QB scorers in fantasy this season. Take advantage of his matchup against the Jets.
\nAaron Rodgers, Steelers (23.3%): Rodgers scored 21.46 points in the critical road win over the rival Baltimore Ravens, netting a season-high 284 passing yards and rushing for his first touchdown since the Reagan administration (OK, since 2022). In Week 15, the Steelers play the Miami Dolphins, a team among the 10 easiest to accrue QB fantasy points against. Rodgers found WR DK Metcalf for a 52-yard connection on the first drive of Sunday's win. If Rodgers continues to throw the football down the field, perhaps more solid fantasy efforts are pending.
\nDeep-league options/streamers/random thoughts
\nBlake Corum, Rams (22.2%): The backup to healthy RB1 option Kyren Williams continues to shine, accruing 26.1 points in the blowout win over the Cardinals. Corum turned 12 rushing attempts into 128 yards and a touchdown. Williams scored 17.7 points, too. Chances are the Rams will be locked in a closer Week 15 battle with the Detroit Lions, and the Seahawks follow in Week 16, but Corum has earned his way onto more fantasy rosters.
\nDevin Neal, Saints (56.2%): Neal is a bit over the 50% line, but not enough over it if starter Alvin Kamara (knee) continues to sit, which seems likely. Neal scored 15.4 points in Sunday's surprising win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, totaling 84 yards from scrimmage on 20 touches, and scoring his first touchdown. It wasn't efficient, but Neal is an attractive flex option for Week 15 against the Carolina Panthers if the volume continues.
\nJaylen Wright, Dolphins (1.8%): Wright relieved an injured De'Von Achane (rib) and scored 16.7 points against the Jets, turning 24 carries into 107 yards and a touchdown. He entered play with only 18 carries and 65 rushing yards this season, and nary a career touchdown. Perhaps Achane is just fine, ready to continue carrying fantasy rosters in Week 15 against the Steelers, but Wright, who is considerably larger and was supposed to handle a short-yardage role as a rookie last season, warrants more opportunities. He appears to be ahead of popular rookie (well, back in August) Ollie Gordon II, at least.
\nDeep-league options/streamers/random thoughts
\nChristian Watson, Packers (68.6%): Watson is well over the 50% line, but managers might not realize he is turning into a WR2 option, and he might be out there in your league(s). Don't expect many targets. Watson is much like Lions WR Jameson Williams in that he must be efficient with low volume, but Watson scored 24.9 points in Sunday's win over the Chicago Bears, and he has five touchdowns in four games. Teammate Jayden Reed (42.2%) caught his first passes since Week 1 and warrants deep-league attention as well.
\nMike Evans, Buccaneers (65.5%): Surprise! Evans is not done! Evans (collarbone) last caught a pass in Week 3, but word is he \"almost\" played Sunday, so he likely returns this Sunday against the sputtering Falcons. Evans might currently be stashed on someone's IR in your league(s), but he is available in many others. His presence improves the outlook for both QB Baker Mayfield and WR Chris Godwin Jr. (69.5%).
\nRyan Flournoy, Dallas Cowboys (0.3%): The surprising Flournoy is the No. 5 WR for Week 14 (entering Monday), tallying 26.5 points in the Thursday night game, much of it after star CeeDee Lamb (concussion) exited. Perhaps Lamb returns for Week 15 against the Vikings, but in many cases a concussed player misses at least one game. Flournoy saw 13 targets against the Lions, turning nine catches into 115 yards and a touchdown.
\nDeep-league options/streamers/random thoughts
\nHarold Fannin Jr., Browns (54.8%): Fannin scored a season-best 25.4 points against the Titans, notching his first 100-yard receiving effort and scoring the fourth touchdown of his rookie campaign. Colleague David Njoku injured a knee on his own touchdown catch, and he might not be available in Week 15. Fannin will be.
\nBrenton Strange, Jaguars (37.6%): Strange scored only 5.7 points against the Colts, but it would have looked considerably better if not for a touchdown called back due to penalty. Strange caught half of his six official targets for only 27 yards, but don't let this fool you. He is a TE1 option against the Jets.
\nTheo Johnson, Giants (43.1%): Johnson comes off his December bye week for a home game against the sputtering Commanders. Whoa, what a critical NFC East battle! OK, it isn't, but Johnson warrants our attention because he is just outside the top 10 tight ends in 2025 scoring.
\nDeep-league options/streamers/random thoughts
\nWeek 1 of the 2025 fantasy football season featured a little bit of everything, from big scores by rookies to surprisingly quiet games from some of the top players in the NFL.
\nWho were the big winners and losers?
\nMatt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft offer their analysis.
\nJump to a topic:
\nRanking winners | Ranking losers
\nBiggest injuries and what's next
1. Emeka Egbuka, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: A popular preseason sleeper, his ADP in ESPN leagues improving by more than three rounds over the past months, Egbuka was up to his billing in his NFL debut. His 23.6 PPR fantasy points were the most by a wide receiver in his first career game since Hollywood Brown's 30.7 in 2019, and he caught the game-winning touchdown with 59 seconds remaining. Egbuka lined up equally from the slot as outside, though he was much more successful in the latter alignment (14.8 of his points). He has a tougher Week 2 matchup in the Houston Texans but is a potential WR2 for so long as Chris Godwin Jr. is sidelined. -- Cockcroft
\n2. Justin Fields, QB and Garrett Wilson, WR, New York Jets: Both Fields and Wilson scored 20-plus points in a tough Week 1 draw versus the Pittsburgh defense. Fields (29.52 points) looked really comfortable in the Jets' passing game, completing 16-of-22 for 218 yards and score, while he also produced on designed carries and scramble attempts, rushing for 48 yards and two touchdowns. Wilson (22.5 points) caught seven of a team-high nine targets for 95 yards, which included a 33-yard touchdown grab. Given Fields' dual-threat usage in the Jets game plan, he'll be in my QB1 ranks for the Week 2 home matchup against the Bills, while Wilson's target share bumps him up into the upper-tier WR2 range. -- Bowen
\n3. Daniel Jones, QB, Indianapolis Colts: Jones' 29.48 points in the Colts' blowout win over the Dolphins ranked second among all players in the Week 1 early window. Jones was really efficient throwing the ball (22-of-29 for 272 yards and a score), plus he added 26 yards rushing and two touchdowns on QB sneaks. With a tough Week 2 matchup at home versus the Broncos defense, Jones will remain in the QB2 ranks. However, if you play in a 2QB superflex format, Jones fits here as a starter given the Colts passing structure, and he is currently available in 95.1% of ESPN leagues. -- Bowen
\n4. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers: If he's to author a comeback campaign at the age of 41, he's off to a great start. In his return to the Meadowlands against his 2023-24 team, the New York Jets, Rodgers scored 25.66 fantasy points, completing passes to seven different receivers and totaling four touchdowns. He was particularly successful on intermediate throws to Calvin Austin III, who totaled 15.9 of his 17.0 PPR fantasy points when matched up with Jets CB Brandon Stephens. Rodgers' Week 1 success, coupled with his Steelers' running game struggles, make him a viable No. 2 option for two-quarterback and superflex leagues. -- Cockcroft
\n5. Justin Herbert, QB, Los Angeles Chargers: He was the star of the Chargers' upset of the Kansas City Chiefs in Friday's game at São Paulo, Brazil, scoring 27.92 fantasy points. He attempted 34 passes, a threshold he reached on only six occasions in Jim Harbaugh's first year as head coach, a promising sign especially after Herbert's passing workload ramped up late last season. Herbert's accuracy can prop him up as a prospective top-10 positional option if that trend sticks. Treat him as one for his Week 2 matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders. -- Cockcroft
\n6. Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers: Seeing McCaffrey on the injury report (calf) this past week created some real concern for managers. However, in the Week 1 win over Seattle, McCaffrey totaled 31 touches and finished with 23.2 points. McCaffrey didn't have great numbers on the ground, averaging 3.1 YPC on 22 attempts, but he led the team with 10 targets, catching nine for 73 yards. When McCaffrey is healthy and gets the volume, he is still the league's premier dual-threat back. -- Bowen
\n7. Deebo Samuel, WR, Washington Commanders: Samuel dropped 22.6 points on the Giants defense in the Week 1 win, and we saw the scheme fit under Commanders' coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. Samuel caught seven of a team-high 10 targets for 77 yards. In-breaking concepts here. Catch and run. Plus, Samuel scored on a 19-yard rushing attempt, which caters to his ball carrier vison on manufactured touches. With Samuel's alignment versatility, Kingsbury can continue to set up the wide receiver on concepts that lead to fantasy production. Keep Samuel in the lineup as a Flex play for the Week 2 game at Green Bay. -- Bowen
\n8. Michael Penix Jr., QB, Atlanta Falcons: In the Week 1 loss to the Bucs, Penix had 24.02 points, showing his ability to distribute the ball as a passer, while using his movement skills in critical game situations. Penix finished with 298 yards passing in this one, plus he added 21 yards rushing and a score on a low red zone scramble attempt. Penix will stay in the QB2 ranks for the Week 2 game against Brian Flores' pressure-heavy defense in Minnesota, but he can be played in 2QB Superflex formats given his ability to elevate an Atlanta offense featuring multiple playmakers. -- Bowen
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1. Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals, and his wide receivers: His Bengals might've gotten off their Week 1 schneid, snapping a three-year losing streak in the opening week, but Burrow himself continued to deliver his fantasy managers lackluster numbers, his 8.82 fantasy points representing his third straight season scoring fewer than 10 in Week 1. For his career, Burrow has never exceeded 18.64 points in six Week 1 games, but he has exceeded that number in 34 of his other 64 regular-season contests. He simply couldn't get much done deep against Greg Newsome II, Denzel Ward and the rest of the Cleveland Browns defense, completing only three of seven passes thrown at least 10 yards downfield, which helps explain the similarly forgettable scores of Ja'Marr Chase (4.8 PPR FPTS) and Tee Higgins (6.3). Here's hoping it's merely one week of Burrow and friends shaking the early rust, and a Jacksonville Jaguars Week 2 matchup certainly sets up a potentially big follow-up for all. -- Cockcroft
\n2. Detroit Lions offense: While we'll always have this stunning, fourth-quarter Isaac TeSlaa touchdown catch, the Lions' offensive performance otherwise in no way resembled Ben Johnson's 2024 juggernaut, one which led the league in points by a 39-point margin. Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown, their two most-started players in ESPN leagues, scored 15.0 and 8.5 PPR fantasy points. Quarterback Jared Goff attempted 39 passes in a game his team trailed for all but nine minutes, 31 seconds, but 30 of them were short throws or tosses behind the line of scrimmage. Queue the inevitable post-Ben Johnson midweek panic, especially with a head-to-head meeting of these Lions and Johnson's Chicago Bears in Week 2. The fact remains, however, that this is still a supremely talented team that was facing one of its tougher matchups of 2025, a road game against a Green Bay Packers team that has earned some NFC champions prediction picks. Next week should tell us more, but fantasy managers should have faith this was more aberration than trend. -- Cockcroft
\n3. A.J. Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles: Brown was a non-factor in the Eagles' Thursday night win, catching his only target with under two minutes to go in the game. One grab for eight yards (1.8 points). That's it. Now, Dallas did play zone coverage on 85.7% of Jalen Hurts' dropbacks, which forces the ball underneath. After watching the tape, however, the Eagles can scheme better here to create more open voids for their No.1 wide receiver. Sure, Week 1 was pretty rough if you roster Brown. But I don't have major concerns here after one football game. Look for the Eagles to flip the script for Brown in Week 2 at Kansas City. -- Bowen
\n4. Tyreek Hill, WR, Miami Dolphins: Hill and the Miami pass game failed to show in the 33-8 road loss to the Dolphins. Hill caught four of six targets for 40 yards (8.0 points) on a day when quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who turned the ball over three times (two interceptions, one fumble lost), struggled to establish any sense of rhythm as a thrower. Tagovailoa finished with 114 yards passing, averaging only 5.0 yards per attempt. Miami will look to bounce back in the Week 2 home game against a Patriots defense that just allowed 326 yards passing to Geno Smith in Sunday's loss to the Raiders. -- Bowen
\n5. Nico Collins, WR, Houston Texans: Put part of the blame on C.J. Stroud and the Texans' overall offensive funk for it, but Collins' poor fantasy score (5.5 PPR FPTS) let down a slew of managers (98.8% start rate, sixth-best at the position). He simply could not find open space against Los Angeles Rams CBs Ahkello Witherspoon and Emmanuel Forbes Jr., totaling only 1.4 of his points when lined up across from them. Expect better fortunes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2. -- Cockcroft
\n6. Trevor Lawrence, QB, and Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jacksonville Jaguars: Considering the strength of their matchup -- the opposing Carolina Panthers allowed more points and yards per game than any team in 2024 -- Lawrence's 10.32 and Thomas' 9.0 PPR fantasy points were plenty disappointing to fantasy managers. Thomas' game surely raised the most eyebrows, as he was held scoreless deep into the second quarter, finishing his day with only one catch on seven targets despite 30 routes run. It's not something we should expect to see every week, and a Week 2 matchup against the mediocre Bengals defense should help both of these two get back on the right track. -- Cockcroft
\n7. Bo Nix, QB, Denver Broncos: A popular Week 1 sleeper -- he was started in 74.2% of ESPN leagues, eighth-highest among quarterbacks -- Nix scored 6.84 fantasy points. Though he didn't face an extreme amount of pressure overall, when Nix did face it he was downright awful, accounting for both of his interceptions and his lost fumble. He also struggled to find chemistry with any of his receivers besides Courtland Sutton. Nix faces a tougher matchup in Week 2 against the Indianapolis Colts, so consider him only a midrange QB2. -- Cockcroft
\n8. Kenneth Walker III, RB, and Cooper Kupp, WR, Seattle Seahawks: I didn't see the juice/burst with Walker in the Week 1 loss to the 49ers. Walker finished with just 5.4 points on 13 touches, and it was Zach Charbonnet who led the Seahawks in both carries (12) and rushing yards (47), which makes the Seahawks' backfield one to monitor moving forward. Kupp failed to make an impact in his first game with the Seahawks, catching two of three targets for 15 yards (3.5 points). Remember, Kupp's separation speed started to decline on tape last season, and he gets the Steelers defense up next in Week 2. Let's see if the volume increases for the veteran wide receiver. -- Bowen
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Brock Bowers, TE, Las Vegas Raiders
\nWhat we know: He scored 15.3 PPR fantasy points on eight targets before leaving the game late with a knee injury, from which he was unable to return.
\nWhat's next: Bowers was spotted on the sidelines during the fourth quarter, which at least offers encouragement that it wasn't a serious issue. He'll nevertheless need to be monitored throughout the practice week. Michael Mayer, who caught all four of his targets for 7.8 points, would most stand to benefit if Bowers needs to miss further time. -- Cockcroft
\nGeorge Kittle, TE, San Francisco 49ers
\nWhat we know: Kittle caught all four of his targets for 25 yards and a touchdown (12.5 points) before leaving the game in the first half with a hamstring injury. He did not return.
\nWhat's next: If Kittle is down for the Week 2 game, it's possible that third year pro Jake Tonges gets more looks in the 49ers' game plan. Tonges caught three passes for 15 yards and the game-winning touchdown in the Week 1 win over the Seahawks. -- Bowen
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\nBut what does a bad game from one of your fantasy starters really mean?
\nHowever, Week 1 can also point to some negative trends. And those do tell a story.
\nBelow are 10 players who underperformed in Week 1. We'll decide if it were simply a bad game or was it a bad sign that could impact your lineup moving forward.
\nA.J. Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
\nBrown was a nonfactor in the Eagles' Thursday night win, catching his only target with under 2 minutes to go in the game. One grab for eight yards (1.8 points). That's it. Now, Dallas did play zone coverage on 85.7% of Jalen Hurts' dropbacks, which forces the ball underneath. I saw defenders getting to depth and squeezing zone windows.
\nHowever, the Eagles can scheme better to create more open voids for their No. 1 wide receiver. Think in-breaking concepts here. Sure, Week 1 was pretty rough if you rostered Brown, but I don't have major concerns after one game. Look for the Eagles to flip the script for Brown in Week 2 at Kansas City, which means a bump in volume and third-level throws.
\nJoe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
\nBurrow and the Bengals' passing offense struggled in the Week 1 road win over the Cleveland Browns. Burrow, who finished with 8.82 fantasy points, completed only 14 of 23 passes for 113 yards and one touchdown, while Ja'Marr Chase (4.6 points) and Tee Higgins (6.3 points) combined for 59 yards receiving on five grabs.
\nThe Browns defense has presented issues for Burrow before. Go back to Week 7 of last season, also in Cleveland. Burrow completed 15 of 25 throws for 181 yards and two scores (14.9 points). Not enough for fantasy managers. The season opener in 2023? Another road game against the Browns, and Burrow had 3.2 points returning from a preseason calf injury.
\nHowever, for this week's home opener against the Jaguars, where the Bengals will see split-safety zone coverage and positive perimeter matchups, Burrow is right back in my ranks as a top-five QB.
\nOmarion Hampton, RB, Las Angeles Chargers
\nHampton's pro debut against the Kansas City Chiefs yielded 8.1 fantasy points, which didn't meet the summer hype on the rookie. It happens (a lot). But it's important to focus on his overall usage in the Chargers backfield.
\nHampton was clearly the lead runner in this matchup, finishing with 17 touches, compared to only two for veteran Najee Harris. And while Hampton averaged just 3.2 YPC -- on 15 rushing attempts -- I would tell managers to trust Jim Harbaugh's system, where the run game is a foundational piece. Early in the season, especially after one game, I look at volume first. That tells a story. Keep Hampton in the lineup as your RB2 this week against the Las Vegas Raiders.
\nBrian Thomas Jr., WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
\nI was really excited to watch Thomas under new coach Liam Coen in a positive matchup against the Carolina Panthers. However, Thomas finished with only one catch for 11 yards. The opportunities were there, though, as Thomas did see seven targets from Trevor Lawrence, plus he scored on a schemed rushing attempt (reverse) in the second quarter. I would hope that came from a section on Coen's game plan that reads: \"Get the ball to Brian,\" because he is a difference-maker.
\nSo, what happened here? Looking at the tape, Lawrence had some flat-out misses when targeting Thomas, and it started on his first pass of the game, an underthrown fade ball. We need to see better ball location from Lawrence this week against Cincinnati. The plays are there to be made. But I'll take the seven targets, with a dedicated effort to get the ball in Thomas' hands on that run play. He's a three-level playmaker. Be patient.
\nNico Collins, WR, Houston Texans
\nThe Texans-Rams game was a slugfest. Nothing pretty about it, which happens often in Week 1. Collins caught three of five targets for 25 yards in the loss. The 5.5 fantasy points are not nearly enough for your lineup, but I still see some positives here. Collins led the Texans with an 18.5% target share, and he plays a defined role in this offense.
\nCollins will align as the boundary X to the backside of 3x1 sets, where he will be an isolation target for quarterback C.J. Stroud -- at multiple levels. Throw the fade, slant and deep curl, which we saw in the game against the Rams. The schemed targets will be there, too. And Collins moves around the formation to see the ball on screens and frontside combination routes. It's a better matchup for Collins on the perimeter on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Flip the page.
\nJared Goff, QB, Detroit Lions
\nLast season, Goff averaged 19.9 points and finished as QB6 in overall scoring. A big-play offense, explosive in the pass game. And Goff still has high-level targets in Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta and Jahmyr Gibbs, so I'm not expecting this offense to fall off a cliff. That's not happening. But I do believe Goff's numbers could decline, making him more of a streaming option this season.
\nMiami Dolphins pass game
\nI do like the Week 2 matchup for Miami against New England, as the Patriots defense just gave up 362 yards passing to Geno Smith, including nine completions of 20 or more yards (most in the league last week). But after the Dolphins' blowout loss to the Colts on Sunday, there must be some sense of pause here, no?
\nDolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is a timing and rhythm thrower. He gets the ball out, with location. I didn't see that at a consistent rate in Week 1, though, and Tagovailoa turned the ball over three times (two interceptions, one fumble). Tyreek Hill accounted for 8.0 points, catching four of six targets for 40 yards, while Jaylen Waddle caught four of five targets for 30 yards (7.0 points). For this offense to go, and for managers to see big numbers in their lineups, the big plays must hit. There should be plenty of opportunities for that to happen with Tagovailoa, Hill and Waddle, but that first week didn't create much confidence.
\nHarvey flashed his big-play ability on his 50-yard rush in the win over the Tennessee Titans. He has some juice in his game. But Harvey finished with only eight touches on the day, while veteran J.K. Dobbins paced the Broncos with 18 touches and a rushing score. Based on the usage, Dobbins has the look of the Broncos' lead back heading into this week's meeting with the Indianapolis Colts.
\nThis doesn't mean you should look to trade Harvey, as he has all the traits to fit as Sean Payton's No. 1 running back. He's got upside in the league. But after one game, with Dobbins seeing most of the volume, Harvey's fantasy value does take a hit. For now, he's a deeper-league flex who will need more time to earn a defined role.
\nKaleb Johnson, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
\nInstead, it was veteran Kenneth Gainwell who shared the backfield with Warren in the win over the New York Jets, and Johnson saw just one carry (for minus-2 yards). Not the debut managers expected when they drafted Johnson, but this early in the season you simply hold on to the rookie because he does have the ability to produce in the Steelers' run game. He's a bench stash until further notice.
\nCooper Kupp, WR, Seattle Seahawks
\nKupp showed signs of decline on his 2024 tape, including reduced lower-body quickness and separation speed, which can lead to more contested throws. And Kupp didn't flash much at all in the Seahawks' loss to the 49ers, catching two of three targets for 15 yards.
\nYes, Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak can manufacture more production for Kupp with formations and motions that give the veteran free access off the ball, and the play-action pass game can also open more windows. But it's clear Jaxon Smith-Njigba (nine receptions, 124 yards in Week 1) is the volume target in Seattle. Kupp can be started in Week 2 versus the Steelers, but he's a better fit in deeper formats.
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\nIt is hardly so obvious what to do with McCaffrey now. Overeager fantasy managers can convince themselves of virtually anything, and many view McCaffrey as one of the top PPR picks again, resulting in a first-round ADP. Why can't he soar past 300 PPR points again? Well, with good luck in the health department, perhaps McCaffrey will, but after a nightmare season in which fantasy's top pick (and perhaps the 49ers) misled everyone about his mysterious lower leg malady and then we watched him debut in Week 10 and sputter through four disappointing on-field weeks, he is far from trustworthy.
\nWelcome to another season of the often misunderstood Do Not Draft list, where the intent is to discuss the players whose inherent draft day value might not match up with how some of us view the players statistically. That's really all this is. Is there a right draft spot or salary cap figure in which to secure McCaffrey and all his wild upside to your teams? Of course there is, but for me it sure is not in the top 10 of drafts when there are so many safe, reliable wide receivers and even a few running backs I prefer. Risk versus reward is a real thing in fantasy football, but Round 1 sure is a dangerous place to act on it.
\nThis wasn't the first time McCaffrey, now 29 years old, demoralized so many fantasy managers, and perhaps even his own franchise. The star of 2019 was the bust of the 2020 season. He played in only 10 games over two seasons, before the Carolina Panthers traded him to the 49ers midway through 2022. McCaffrey looked rejuvenated and trustworthy. He did not look rejuvenated or trustworthy in 2024. Guessing how he will perform -- and how often -- is a big part of the problem. We don't have to guess with most other players in the first two rounds. Why take that chance here?
\nOdds are I will fade each of the top-scoring PPR running backs from the past two seasons, though their situations are different. Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley is sure to take a statistical step back overall, though he should remain productive. Just not as productive as last season because, c'mon, he can't do all that again. Be realistic, people. There is no way Barkley is handling 378 touches again (a staggering 482 when including the postseason) this season, or perhaps ever. It's also worth noting he has missed at least three games in four of his past six seasons, so anticipating missed time should be part of the calculus for fantasy managers. The Eagles are analytically inclined. They know how injuries can derail a season, and really, this franchise is playing for January, anyway.
\nBack to Barkley: Since 2000, there have been 12 instances of a running back logging 400 carries in a season (including playoffs), and none of them finished the next season as a top-10 RB. Not one was close. Eight players rushed for 2,000 yards in a season before Barkley. None of them even reached 1,500 yards the next season. The Super Bowl champions have options, including a QB who scores nearly all the goal-line touchdowns. Barkley is safer than McCaffrey, more likely to provide top-5 RB numbers with something like 1,600 yards from scrimmage and 10 touchdowns over 14 games. McCaffrey is the greater risk. How much risk are you cool with?
\nHere are other players I keep ignoring in myriad -- and I mean myriad -- mock drafts and real leagues this summer. The Do Not Draft list is about fading players at their current popularity, or ADP. Unless some unfavorable health news is released, McCaffrey isn't falling in drafts anytime soon. That might be the case with most of the players on this list. Study ADP, not only at ESPN but in other places, and make your own decisions on whom to roster and whom to let someone else worry about.
\nAs you prepare your draft board, think about the right price for each player (I recommend ranking players in tiers). If you can't get a player at your preferred price, remember that you don't have to draft him.
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