Week 1 centers on a Chargers vs Chiefs clash moved overseas, paired with a rare NFL promo that streams free on YouTube as part of a global push. The overseas kickoff costs LA a home date and fans push back against the Friday slot, while the league argues the growth plan makes sense. In fantasy terms, Herbert and James anchor the Chargers upside, Najee Harris flags an early week 1 signal that could jumble Omarion Hampton, and the promo heat adds narrative to early-season pace bets.

Expect Herbert to be a focal point in DFS and lineups, Derwin James to deliver splash plays, and Amari Najee Harris to influence backfield rotation if Harris is limited. The outside-the-box schedule and online promotion create a hypersensitive Week 1 environment where small edges matter more than ever for fantasy and betting angles.

2025 IDP top 150 blends elite veterans with a fresh rookie class, spanning LB, DL and DB. Baun’s breakout in Philadelphia injects early LB2 value, while Verse and Franklin spotlight rookie upside across DL/LB roles. Parsons, Watt and Hutchinson anchor the top tiers, with Garrett, Bosa and Will Anderson delivering stud DL production. In the DB mix, Derwin James and Winfield Jr. shine alongside Bates and Hamilton, creating a balanced, dynamic landscape for IDP fantasy drafts.

Beyond the top-shelf anchors, the piece calls out upside at the edges: Verse and Carter headline rookie DL intrigue, while Franklin’s tackle floor remains a reliable foundation. The outlook threads through teams such as IND, LAC, PHI and BAL, outlining how usage, scheme and evolving rosters shape 2025 IDP targets across the top 150 players.