Week 1 features the NFC West’s fiercest clash as the 49ers visit Seattle. San Francisco arrives with a healthy, star-studded offense led by Purdy and friends McCaffrey, Aiyuk, and Kittle, aiming to remind the league their championship window is still wide open. Seattle counters with a revamped attack under a new scheme and Darnold at the helm, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba ready to spark the offense.

Expect a physical, sometimes messy opening half, then SF’s depth, coaching edge, and playmakers pull away. Smith-Njigba could provide the Seahawks a meaningful spark with 70+ receiving yards and a TD, while Purdy, McCaffrey, and Kittle anchor a late surge for the visitors.

Final-week ADP shifts are reshaped by fresh risers and fallers. Prescott jumps toward top QB territory as Dallas leans into a pass-heavy approach, while Wilson and Hall push the Jets’ offense into stronger fantasy ground. Pearsall and Engram rise as late-round value options in an offense built around Kittle and McCaffrey. Tagovailoa cools off amid Miami’s volatility, and Engram’s Denver resurgence pairs well with rookie upside. SF’s star trio keeps the offense anchored, even as some vets slip in the eyes of drafters.

Bottom line: target refined late-round pieces (Pearsall, Engram, Kittle) while acknowledging fallers (Tagovailoa, Najee Harris). The article also highlights how Bryce Young and George Kittle might re-emerge as efficient, structure-friendly pieces. The final ADP landscape rewards players with clear roles and robust offense, while cautioning against overpaying for knives that could rebound sharply the other way.

Brock Purdy’s rise from Mr. Irrelevant to a franchise face is underscored by his efficiency and clutch production. Since taking over in Week 14 of 2022, he’s among the league leaders in passing yards and QBR, and he tops all QBs in yards per attempt during that span. San Francisco rewarded him with a five-year, $265 million extension, signaling belief in his long-term upside. With a 2025 start potentially hampered by a dinged-up receiving corps, Purdy’s fate now hinges on the 49ers’ run game and tight ends.

If San Francisco’s weapons aren’t fully healthy, Purdy will lean on Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle, a combination that still supplies strong fantasy floors. A healthy roster around him could push a bounce-back season, making Purdy a high-floor, potentially high-upside option for dynasty and redraft valuations.

RotoBaller releases a fresh, 2025 PPR TE rankings ladder led by T.J. Hockenson, George Kittle, and Travis Kelce, with Sam LaPorta and Mark Andrews right behind. The midrange tier stacks Dalton Kincaid, Evan Engram, and Darren Waller, while Dalton Schultz and Jonnu Smith offer solid late-round upside. Brenton Strange, Jake Ferguson, Cade Otton, and Ja'Tavion Sanders pop as intriguing sleeper options as the season nears.

Off-season drama—Pitts potentially on the move and Jonnu Smith reuniting with Arthur Smith—shapes how managers attack TE drafts. Additional rookie and near-rookie targets like Tyler Warren and Mason Taylor draw interest for deeper leagues. Injuries, depth charts, and the rookie class could unlock unexpected weekly TE value in 2025.