Trey McBride ascends into fantasy focus as a potential TE1 candidate after a breakout effort last season that saw him lead tight ends in targets near the goal line and inside the red zone, yet finish with only two touchdowns. The Cardinals targeted him heavily in scoring positions, a trend that could carry into 2025 if QB play stabilizes and the red zone offense becomes more efficient. The episode highlights McBride’s path to sustained volume, while also noting the surrounding Arizona offense as a potential site for growth rather than a pure TD desert.

David Njoku stands out in the Browns’ passing game with a big red-zone footprint. In five Flacco starts in 2023, Njoku posted a 22.5% target share and averaged 18.2 fantasy points per game, buoyed by 5 end-zone targets. The conversation flags Njoku as a centerpiece of Cleveland’s aerial attack if the offense can sustain drive volume, presenting a compelling ceiling for fantasy managers who chase steady week-to-week points or streaming TE upside.

Joe Flacco’s role is framed as a volume driver for the Browns, with the quarterback carousel looming but a realistic floor of volume for Njoku and Amari Cooper. The discussion also touches on Ja’Marr Chase and Jaylen Waddle as high-floor stars, plus CeeDee Lamb and AJ Brown anchoring elite WR rooms. A playful locker-wall moment with McBride and a Baker Mayfield cameo add color while underscoring the fantasy-vs-reality balance that drives draft strategy and weekly start decisions.