Ja'Marr Chase anchors a Round 1 strategy, with Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs as clean pivots if Chase is gone. Lock in a top tight end early with Trey McBride or George Kittle to gain a real edge. Round-by-round targets spotlight upside at WR and RB, with late-round quarterback upside and depth pieces ready to surge in PPR formats.

In short, chase the elite at top, secure a TE early, and stack depth with high-upside rookies and slot options in the middle rounds. Finish with a QB ladder of Lawrence or McCarthy to cap a balanced, high-floor roster.

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.

Matthew Golden lands in Green Bay with a golden Week 1 path. Injuries thin the Packers’ WR room, elevating Golden to a potential full-time role in a 46.5-point shootout against Detroit. He profiles as a high-upside WR3 with a clear weekly floor if he steps onto the field as a starter early in the season.

Managers should monitor Watson, Wicks, and Reed, but Golden’s Week 1 opportunity could yield solid flex value in 10+ team leagues, especially in PPR formats. This isn’t just a one-game gamble—Golden’s SEC pedigree signals long-term upside if he holds a key role as Green Bay’s rookie on a high-octane offense.

Baltimore sits atop ESPN’s opening-page power rankings, led by Lamar Jackson and a high-volume Zay Flowers, with Keaton Mitchell providing breakout-potential upside in a run-heavy system. Kansas City’s Mahomes remains a season-long fantasy anchor, while their reshuffled o-line adds risk but big-play upside through Kelce and Pacheco. Philadelphia’s run game, Detroit’s dual-back mix, and Buffalo’s young pass-catch corps shape early-season value. Los Angeles’ Herbert benefits from play-action and a strengthened receiving corps, despite interior-line questions. The slate highlights a wide range of target-rich offenses across the league, with bold predictions and team-specific fantasy routes mapped for Week 1 and beyond.