Bijan Robinson leads the charge as Texas opens at No. 1, heading into Ohio State for a defining Week 1 test. The piece highlights Texas alums Xavier Worthy and Charles Omenihu, plus the Chiefs’ latest college connection with Josh Simmons heading to the NFL. Expect a weathered frontline on OSU’s end and a juice-up from Robinson as fantasy managers eye early-season workload signals.

Texas vs. Ohio State frames more than one matchup: Simmons’ NFL arc with Kansas City, Worthy and Omenihu orbiting KC, and Bijan’s goal to set the tone for a high-variance, high-upside season. Readers should watch how KC leverages college ties in Week 1 and how Texas’ star backcarves out early touches against a national-champion defense.

Chiefs enter 2025 with Patrick Mahomes at the center of a high-octane offense, but Rashee Rice’s six‑game ban tests early depth. Travis Kelce, Isiah Pacheco, Xavier Worthy and a rising Xavier Worthy form a dangerous core, while a rebuilt O-line could unlock more explosive plays. Fantasy managers should watch Mahomes closely as he aims to reclaim elite passer status.

Analysts expect KC to rebound if the line syncs with the pass-catching corps and if Mahomes’ TD rate climbs toward historic levels. The AFC remains competitive with Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson looming, but KC’s ceiling stays sky-high when their quarterback thrives.

Six must-draft players for 2025 fantasy leagues: De’Von Achane, A.J. Brown, Drake London, Jordan Love, Xavier Worthy and Tucker Kraft. Achane’s calf chatter has cooled some drafts, but his history as a dual threat and top receiving back keeps him in the RB2 mix with league-winning upside if he stays healthy. Brown remains an elite target monster, with a upside-filled Eagles attack. London sits as a high-floor Round 2 value, while Love carries MVP-level upside if Green Bay opens the offense. Worthy steps in as KC’s WR2 with Rice suspended, and Kraft profiles as a breakout TE given Green Bay’s offensive tweaks.

Second-year WR busts to fade in 2025 loom large for fantasy in deep leagues. Xavier Legette’s path in Carolina remains crowded behind Thielen and Tetairoa McMillan; Ja’Lynn Polk is out for the year with IR; Adonai Mitchell faces heavy Colts competition and questionable QB play. Malachi Corley and Jermaine Burton look unlikely to land steady targets amid roster depth. Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. headline the upside, with Rome Odunze and Xavier Worthy as potential, risk-adjusted picks.

In Dynasty, Harrison Jr. is the clear anchor for 2025, Nabers and Thomas offer significant on-roster value, and Odunze/Worthy can yield weeks of spike potential depending on usage. The article stresses drafting approach: avoid the obvious busts, chase the high-variance upside options on strong offenses, and have contingency plans for injuries and depth-chart shifts.