Malik Nabers: New York Giants
Starting things off is the New York Giants’ second-year superstar, Malik Nabers. Nabers popped off in his rookie year, accruing 1,204 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. He ranked sixth in the NFL in PPR Fantasy points (273.6), averaging 18.2 Fantasy PPG.
2024 saw Daniel Jones, Drew Lock, Tommy Devito, and Tim Boyle throw Nabers the ball. This year, he has a huge upgrade at QB. Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston will undoubtedly give the second-year receiver more targets, and he should go for at least 1,500 yards this year.
4. CeeDee Lamb: Dallas Cowboys
CeeDee Lamb is a weapon in every sense of the word. The Cowboys’ receiver hauled in 101 receptions in 2024, going off for 1,194 yards and six touchdowns. Those numbers might not be crazy at the surface, but he was the only real option in Dallas last year.
Now that the Cowboys have traded for George Pickens, that unlocks a whole new level for them. CeeDee Lamb won’t be the only person who defenses will double, and he’ll have more opportunities to dominate.
3. Amon-Ra St. Brown: Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions have done a great job of utilizing all of their weapons on offense. Now, without offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, their play style might see an adjustment.
It wouldn’t be shocking to see Detroit take a careful approach into this new era, and lean more into its top stars. Amon-Ra St. Brown is one of the best receivers in the NFL, ranking third in PPR Fantasy points last season. He’ll most likely lead the charge for the Lions in 2025.
2. Justin Jefferson: Minnesota Vikings
Justin Jefferson is arguably the top wide receiver in the NFL. He’s consistently one of the first players off the board in fantasy drafts, and he backs it up every year. Jettas caught 103 passes last year for 1,533 yards and 10 touchdowns.
The 25-year-old scored a total of 317.5 Fantasy points in PPR leagues and played all 17 games. Jefferson is a can’t-miss talent in fantasy football, and he’ll likely go in the top five of every redraft league.
1. Ja’Marr Chase: Cincinnati Bengals
The battle for number one NFL receiver is a two man race between Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase. Chase is an absolute megastar. He was the triple crown winner in 2024, leading the NFL in receptions (127), yards (1,708), and touchdowns (17).
Chase was far and away the leader in PPR Fantasy points with 403.0, averaging out to 23.7 PPG. Jefferson is going through a QB change in Minnesota, so his production is unpredictable this year. Chase is going into 2025 with Joe Burrow once again, and they’ll look to dominate.
End Of My Fantasy Football Rant
Fantasy Football can be fun, but it can also be exhausting. Homework, studying players, and predicting success is brutal. That’s why this series is here to help. Keep an eye out for the next article, tight ends.