Top NFL Fantasy Prospects 2025

Overview

The discussion highlights five NFL players with exceptional potential to become top performers in fantasy football for the 2025 season, focusing on their talent, opportunity, and projected usage to achieve "nuclear" impact in fantasy leagues.

Malik Nabers: Giants WR

• Nabers is considered one of the most talented wide receivers, excelling against man, press, and zone coverage.
• He receives a high volume of targets, serving as the core of the Giants' offense.
• Limited by poor quarterback play on deep balls last year, but Russell Wilson’s arrival should boost his deep threat potential.
• Only concern is a minor toe injury, but if healthy, he could be the highest-scoring fantasy WR in 2025.

Nico Collins: Texans WR

• Collins had elite production in healthy games, averaging over 19 points per game and a high end zone target share.
• Dominates in yards, touchdowns, and after-catch ability, leading all WRs in fantasy points per route run in 2024.
• Houston’s weak run game may lead to a pass-heavy offense, increasing Collins’ target and scoring opportunities.
• Health remains the only major risk, as he has yet to complete a full NFL season.

Devon Achane: Dolphins RB

• Achane projects for over 100 receptions, with strong involvement in both the run and pass game.
• Was RB6 and RB5 in points per game in his first two years; Dolphins’ scheme should further elevate his receiving volume.
• With more designed targets and goal-line carries, Achane is positioned for an elite fantasy season, especially in PPR formats.

Garrett Wilson: Jets WR

• Despite initial concerns with Justin Fields at QB, Wilson’s elite route success rates suggest significant upside.
• New coaching staff intends to feature Wilson heavily in the passing attack, with limited competition for targets.
• Fields' limited passing volume is less of a concern given Wilson’s projected target share.
• Wilson could finish as a top-five fantasy WR in 2025 and is undervalued in current drafts.

George Kittle: 49ers TE

• Kittle finished as TE1 in 2024 and could improve further due to persistent injuries to other 49ers pass catchers.
• With uncertain WR availability, Kittle is expected to be a major offensive focus again.
• He offers similar or better upside than higher-drafted TEs at a later draft cost, making him a league-winning value in 2025.

Recommendations / Advice

• Target these five players for their league-winning upside in 2025 fantasy drafts.
• Prioritize grabbing Kittle in rounds 5-6 for exceptional value compared to peers.
• Draft Achane aggressively, especially in PPR formats, as a strong first- or early second-round pick.
• Adjust draft boards to account for the increased roles and opportunities projected for Nabers, Collins, and Wilson.