Kansas City hosts Los Angeles in Week 1 with Xavier Worthy (+185) and Tee Higgins (+135) as the most intriguing receiver TD bets of the board. Worthy peaked late in 2024 and is stepping into a bigger role as Rashee Rice’s suspension looms and Marquise Brown recovers from injury, making his +185 line a high-reward target for savvy bettors. Higgins pops at +135 in a Week 1 showdown with Cleveland, a fixture matchup where last season he showed elite production against the Browns’ defense and the Browns’ man-heavy scheme remains a vulnerability for single coverage.

Donte Jackson is highlighted as a matchup to exploit for Worthy, with Jacksonville-level coverage grades looming around him last season, while Higgins carries a history of strong numbers against Cleveland’s coverage. The new PFF Player Props Tool adds matchup data, historical hit rates, and practical notes to guide bets and fantasy decisions. A limited-time earlybird offer ($20 off PFF+ annually) backs the rollout as Week 1 angles up.

Russell Wilson lands at No. 26 in The Athletic's 2025 NFL QB Tiers, a Tier 4 designation that labels him more as a bridge quarterback than a ceiling-raising star for the New York Giants. Week 1 starter status underscores a transitional role as the club pursues younger QB options behind him.

Wilson flashed in 2024 with Pittsburgh, posting 2,482 pass yards, 16 TDs, 5 INTs, plus 155 rushing yards and 2 rushing scores over 11 games. In a division stacked with elite talent, his efficiency and game-management will be tested, with eight potential playoff teams on the Giants' slate and the possibility of future pivots if development accelerates elsewhere.

For fantasy managers, Wilson's value hinges on matchups and volume. Expect a steadier floor in non-elite defenses, but upside remains capped by the Giants’ developmental path and the presence of younger passers-in-waiting behind him. Monitor Week 1 plans and how the offense leverages Barkley and the receiving corps early in the year.

In short, Wilson is positioned as a stable, low-variance starter rather than a weekly fantasy difference-maker in 2025—at least until the Giants prove a longer-term plan behind him and the offense proves more explosive under pressure.

The Browns head into joint practice with a high-profile, two-day session against the Eagles. Fifteen Browns players are spotlighted for a show-me environment that could sharpen fantasy value across the offense and defense. Shedeur Sanders leads the way as a rookie quarterback in a contract-year orbit, while Joe Flacco provides veteran stability. Jerry Jeudy offers surgical route-running against Philadelphia’s secondary. David Njoku aims to capitalize on a contract year, with Jerome Ford expected to lead the backfield and Joel Bitonio stabilizing the interior. The defense centers on Myles Garrett’s pass rush, with a young group around him including Mason Graham, Carson Schwesinger, Denzel Ward, Grant Delpit, Ronnie Hickman, and Cameron Mitchell. Philadelphia’s top-ranked defense looms, but the Browns’ depth could create multiple fantasy leverage points over the two days.

Expect Sanders to test the Eagles’ coverage, and watch how Njoku and Ford convert opportunities into dependable fantasy outputs as the Browns push for a decisive two-day showing. Bitonio’s return anchors the line, while Davis and Johnson provide potential sleeper targets if the offense leans into quick-game concepts. Garrett’s play will be a barometer for how quickly Cleveland can transition pressure into splash plays. In sum, the practices should yield clear signals on where fantasy value could swing in Cleveland’s offense and defense, especially for those holding Browns exposure heading into the season.

Cam Ward slots in at No. 5 for Tennessee, offering a clear but narrow fantasy floor in superflex; the spotlight instead shines on Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, Jalen Milroe and Shedeur Sanders, whose draft capital, rushing ability and talent profiles push their dynasty upside higher than Ward’s immediate path.

Nathan Jahnke’s rankings hinge on depth charts, projected roles and coaching tendencies to highlight quarterbacks likely to deliver both now and in the long run. While Ward can contribute in a pinch, the quartet’s ceiling—especially in rushing yards and scheme fit—drives the most compelling dynasty value.

The profiles linked to deeper context are designed to help you draft smarter for 2025, with a focus on dynasty outlooks and immediate 2025 potential. These players are evaluated through the lens of how coaching, play-calling and development trajectories could shape weekly value. Last updated: Tuesday, August 12.

The Saints plot thickens around Kellen Moore, the Eagles’ Super Bowl-era coordinator, as rumors swirl about a Moore-led QB makeover in New Orleans. Moore’s move to New Orleans would be paired with a renewed search for a franchise quarterback, fueling speculation about a Kenny Pickett reunion in the NFC South. The piece also threads through Browns chatter and Pickett’s recent locker-room stops, painting a path where in-season moves or even a late cut could reshape a Saints offense projection for fantasy managers.

With Pickett’s volatile NFL travel history and Moore’s offensive pedigree, Saints fans and fantasy players alike weigh the upside of a potential QB upgrade in New Orleans. The dialogue highlights how quarterback stability, even if it comes via trade or release, could unlock elevated target shares and improve efficiency for Saints pass-catchers and backfield usage. Meanwhile, the broader QB carousel around the league adds context for Week 1 projections and late-summer value plays.

For fantasy enthusiasts, monitoring how this narrative evolves—whether Pickett remains in Pittsburgh, lands in New Orleans, or stirs a different landing—could determine late-draft mood music in dynasty leagues and redraft depth charts. The piece frames a high-variance storyline that could shift upside bets on Saints weapons and spark new sleeper consideration in the NFC South.