Chase, Lamb and Jefferson anchor a loaded Half-PPR WR slate for 2025, with St. Brown, Collins, Nabers, Nacua, and Brian Thomas Jr. hot on their heels in a tight top tier. Mid-round targets like Drake London, Tee Higgins, Tyreek Hill, Davante Adams, and Mike Evans offer floor-raising upside, while deeper bets at the position include Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Xavier Worthy. Injury and early news shape Week 1 values, notably Malik Nabers with the Giants and Ricky Pearsall’s hype tempered by Jauan Jennings’ SF return.

RotoBaller’s rankings thread the needle between talent, offense, and schedule, signaling which WR3s and veterans can hold steady across 2025. Expect Rams, Bills, Niners and Eagles to create breakout chances for multiple pass-catchers, with Nabers and Pearsall illustrating how Week 1 news can swing draft-day plans and weekly starts in Half-PPR leagues.

NFL.com analysts tab the Los Angeles Rams as a potential 2025 Super Bowl participant, with three picks among 29 analysts. One analyst believes L.A. can win it all in a Levi’s Stadium showdown against Cincinnati, while others favor losses to Bills or Chiefs in the final. Maurice Jones-Drew, Rams announcer, bucks the crowd by predicting a title for the Rams in a rematch with the Bengals. The piece also notes how the Rams’ roster evolution and Stafford’s window shape the looming title chase.

Fantasy angles emerge as the focus shifts to which Rams players would rise in a championship run, how the defense could drive success, and how a ring could recalibrate Rams targets in dynasty and DFS formats as the 2025 season unfolds.

Jakobi Meyers’ Raiders future sits in limbo as he nears the end of his deal. With a base of 10.5M and a 14.98M cap hit in 2025, he’s open to a season-long resolution but not at any cost. Meyers posted 1,027 yards on 87 catches last year and has four straight 800+ yard seasons, yet his value hinges on target share and fit in LV or potential move to a clearer path elsewhere.

Meanwhile, the league’s WR market has shifted with high-end deals for Terry McLaurin, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Rashod Bateman and Courtland Sutton signaling how clubs prize production and longevity. Las Vegas has shown a readiness to lock veteran pieces, a dynamic Meyers is watching as talks continue.

Week 1 D/ST Sits and Busts drive lineup strategy. Broncos, Steelers, Ravens, and Eagles sit at the top of the Week 1 board, offering clear upside with favorable matchups and playmaking defenses. The article layers tiered defenses from top-tier units to mid-tier and streaming options, highlighting the risk of jumping on Jets, Panthers, or other risky Week 1 defenses. A robust ranking framework plus the Who Should I Draft tool sits at the center of week-one decisions, with reminders to consider scoring formats and bye weeks when constructing rosters.

The Bengals arrive Week 1 with a remarkably clean injury slate for the opening game, a rarity in Zac Taylor’s tenure. Day 1 had no official names on the injury report, highlighting unprecedented health across the 53-man roster as Cincinnati heads into a fresh start. Joe Burrow’s durability is underscored by his full participation in practice, while Taylor’s stance on stamina and reps—boosted by an unusually active preseason—paints a picture of a squad primed to hit the ground running.

The absence of injuries mirrors last year’s trend but marks an even cleaner slate historically. With Burrow healthy and the depth tested by Amarius Mims, Kris Jenkins Jr., and Orlando Brown Jr. pushing for full-speed roles, fantasy managers can lean into confidence around Week 1 ceilings. The team emphasizes realistic, game-like drills in practice to build confidence for Sundays, while the overall health signals a high-floor start for key Bengals, especially in high-scoring lineups and DFS builds.