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Potential Busts and Promising Rookies: Key Fantasy Football Insights for 2025
Published 8 months, 4 weeks ago
Description
Over the past 24 hours, several key developments and analyses have emerged in the realm of fantasy football, particularly as the 2025 NFL season and draft approach.
### Bust Candidates for 2025
Fantasy football experts have identified several players who could potentially be busts in the upcoming season. Here are some notable mentions:
- **Chase Brown**: Despite being ranked as the RB13 in consensus rankings, Brown's value could be significantly impacted if the Cincinnati Bengals adopt a running back by committee (RBBC) approach, given their interest in the 2025 running back class[1].
- **Saquon Barkley**: Barkley's high workload in the 2024 season, including 482 touches, raises concerns about potential regression due to the "Curse of 370," a phenomenon where running backs with over 370 carries in a season often experience substantial regression the following year. His age and injury history add to these concerns[1].
- **Jahmyr Gibbs**: Gibbs's value is questioned due to the presence of David Montgomery in the Detroit Lions' backfield, particularly in red-zone situations. This could limit Gibbs's opportunities to maintain his top-tier status[1].
- **Chuba Hubbard**: Hubbard's impressive 2024 season may not be sustainable, especially with the Carolina Panthers adding Rico Dowdle and potentially moving to a multi-back system. His 10 rushing touchdowns in 2024 are seen as a statistical outlier[1].
- **Tyreek Hill**: After a disappointing 2024 season, Hill's age and declining performance have raised doubts about his ability to return to his previous form. Despite Tua Tagovailoa's health not being the sole reason for Hill's struggles, his reduced production and the Dolphins' offense changes make him a risky pick as a high-end WR2[1].
### 2025 NFL Draft Prospects
As the 2025 NFL Draft draws near, attention is focused on quarterback prospects who might be selected on Day 2. Here are some key points:
- **Quarterback Class**: The 2025 quarterback class is considered less robust than the previous year's, with Cam Ward from Miami and Shedeur Sanders from Colorado leading the pack. Jaxson Dart from Ole Miss is also a contender for an early second-round pick[3].
- **Kyle McCord**: McCord, who transferred from Ohio State to Syracuse, is seen as a reliable backup quarterback with the potential to step in for spot starts. He is not expected to be a long-term franchise quarterback but could be valuable for teams like the Saints and Raiders[3].
- **Other Prospects**: Players like Dillon Gabriel, Will Howard, and Riley Leonard are also mentioned as having valuable traits for NFL teams, although their draft positions are less certain[3].
### Fantasy Football Player Profiles
In-depth analyses of incoming rookies are also gaining attention. For example:
- **Tetairoa McMillan**: The Arizona wide receiver is highlighted as the top X receiver in the 2025 draft class. McMillan's production and physical gifts make him an attractive pick for any offense needing a clear X receiver. His performance metrics, including improved separation and contested catch rates, are promising for his fantasy football outlook[5].
These updates and analyses provide fantasy football managers with crucial insights as they prepare for the upcoming season and draft. Understanding potential busts and the strengths of incoming rookies can significantly impact draft strategies and team compositions.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
### Bust Candidates for 2025
Fantasy football experts have identified several players who could potentially be busts in the upcoming season. Here are some notable mentions:
- **Chase Brown**: Despite being ranked as the RB13 in consensus rankings, Brown's value could be significantly impacted if the Cincinnati Bengals adopt a running back by committee (RBBC) approach, given their interest in the 2025 running back class[1].
- **Saquon Barkley**: Barkley's high workload in the 2024 season, including 482 touches, raises concerns about potential regression due to the "Curse of 370," a phenomenon where running backs with over 370 carries in a season often experience substantial regression the following year. His age and injury history add to these concerns[1].
- **Jahmyr Gibbs**: Gibbs's value is questioned due to the presence of David Montgomery in the Detroit Lions' backfield, particularly in red-zone situations. This could limit Gibbs's opportunities to maintain his top-tier status[1].
- **Chuba Hubbard**: Hubbard's impressive 2024 season may not be sustainable, especially with the Carolina Panthers adding Rico Dowdle and potentially moving to a multi-back system. His 10 rushing touchdowns in 2024 are seen as a statistical outlier[1].
- **Tyreek Hill**: After a disappointing 2024 season, Hill's age and declining performance have raised doubts about his ability to return to his previous form. Despite Tua Tagovailoa's health not being the sole reason for Hill's struggles, his reduced production and the Dolphins' offense changes make him a risky pick as a high-end WR2[1].
### 2025 NFL Draft Prospects
As the 2025 NFL Draft draws near, attention is focused on quarterback prospects who might be selected on Day 2. Here are some key points:
- **Quarterback Class**: The 2025 quarterback class is considered less robust than the previous year's, with Cam Ward from Miami and Shedeur Sanders from Colorado leading the pack. Jaxson Dart from Ole Miss is also a contender for an early second-round pick[3].
- **Kyle McCord**: McCord, who transferred from Ohio State to Syracuse, is seen as a reliable backup quarterback with the potential to step in for spot starts. He is not expected to be a long-term franchise quarterback but could be valuable for teams like the Saints and Raiders[3].
- **Other Prospects**: Players like Dillon Gabriel, Will Howard, and Riley Leonard are also mentioned as having valuable traits for NFL teams, although their draft positions are less certain[3].
### Fantasy Football Player Profiles
In-depth analyses of incoming rookies are also gaining attention. For example:
- **Tetairoa McMillan**: The Arizona wide receiver is highlighted as the top X receiver in the 2025 draft class. McMillan's production and physical gifts make him an attractive pick for any offense needing a clear X receiver. His performance metrics, including improved separation and contested catch rates, are promising for his fantasy football outlook[5].
These updates and analyses provide fantasy football managers with crucial insights as they prepare for the upcoming season and draft. Understanding potential busts and the strengths of incoming rookies can significantly impact draft strategies and team compositions.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI