RB upside is the focal point as fantasy managers navigate a wide receiver and tight end-rich landscape. Bijan Robinson at 1.01 anchors a plan to start RB-heavy with even safer floor options like Kyren Williams and De'Von Achane in the conversation. The article emphasizes building around top-5 upside RBs in the first three rounds, highlighting a six-RB cluster (Bijan, Achane, Jacobs, Taylor, Williams, Irving) and then rounding out with Chase Brown. It notes the inherent RB risk—injury and volume dependency—and warns that pivoting off plan when value presents itself is crucial in PPR formats. PFF+ tools and Yahoo ADP frame the assessment, underscoring that two or three top RBs could yield weekly championship leverage in 2025.

In practice, Round 1 offers six viable RBs, Round 2 introduces Achane, Jacobs, Taylor, and Irving, and Round 3 adds Williams and Brown. The takeaway: target a bell-cow lineup early, secure big receiving backs, and be ready to pivot if a richer value domino falls on the board. The strategy leans into PPR advantages, with Achane and Irving highlighted for their pass-game usage, while Williams and Brown bring proven workload profiles that could anchor fantasy teams through Week 1 and beyond.

Fantasy drafts hinge on late‑round launches from players who can flip a season. This piece maps one sleeper from every NFL team for 2025, focusing on no‑name backs and No.3 receivers who could become league‑winners in a crunch. From Trey Benson in Arizona to Jacory Croskey‑Merritt in Washington, each pick is rooted in depth‑chart opportunity, scheme usage, and staying power down the stretch. The aim is straightforward: identify players who can punch above their ADP and swing playoff races in Weeks 14+.

Key clusters emerge: Arizona’s Benson offers breakaway speed behind Conner; Baltimore’s Bateman has route discipline and red‑zone savvy; Los Angeles Rams’ Atwell could seize a bigger third option role if injuries strike. Across the league, sleepers come from every pocket of depth: slot burners, speed threats, and backs who can vulture goal‑line touches. The strategy here is clear—target these value bets in later rounds, monitor camp buzz, and chase players with clear paths to meaningful snaps as the season unfolds.

In practice, the list nudges fantasy managers toward ballots of upside: backs who can handle 3–4 week workloads, receivers who can unlock big plays with even modest targets, and offenses that can sustain multiple contributors. If you’re sitting in rounds 10–14, these sleepers become your runway to top‑tier value. It’s not about drafting a star, but about harvesting leverage from the depth chart and turning it into points when it matters most.

Indy adds Wisconsin edge and special-teams potential as Jake Chaney signs a training camp deal with the Colts after going undrafted in 2025. Chaney, who logged 173 tackles and five sacks in his Badger career, starts with an uphill battle in a crowded Colts linebacker room but has a clear chance to flash in camp and preseason against Cincinnati. Hunter Wohler, also a Badger, was placed on injured reserve, thinning Indy’s safety depth and raising the stakes for others to prove their value in the defensive backfield.

Chaney’s profile is built on versatility and downhill instincts, with his 2023 junior line of 80 tackles, seven for loss, and three sacks illustrating playmaking ability. His Wisconsin experience, including time in the program’s 2025 camp, positions him as a potential practice-squad candidate if he doesn’t secure a spot on the 53-man roster. Indy’s August 23 preseason finale vs. the Bengals will be a key measuring stick for his athleticism, consistency, and special-teams impact.

Las Vegas history at quarterback has been a rollercoaster for two decades, capped by JaMarcus Russell’s bust and Derek Carr’s steady-but-not-championship run. The move to Geno Smith aims to stabilize the present, but aging arms mean the Raiders must plan for a future pivot. The whispers point to Anthony Richardson as a long-term fix, with the Raiders potentially acquiring him to learn behind a veteran signal-caller and grow into a franchise QB.

Richardson’s fanfare is undeniable: elite traits and ceiling, yet a need for development. Indianapolis could be open to moving him if the price fits, especially as Pete Carroll’s admiration and Richardson’s Florida pedigree complicate the market. Aidan O’Connell could be part of a Colts-return package, giving Oakland a future asset, while a Daniel Jones-led Colts scenario remains a provocative what-if. In fantasy terms, this mix reshapes late-round QB upside and rookie exposure timelines.

For fantasy rosters, the immediate bet is on Geno Smith stabilizing a high-floor offense this year, while Richardson’s value hinges on a landing spot that lets him sit and develop. If the Raiders land Richardson, dynasty and taxi-squad plans should shift toward handcuffing him to a veteran with a clear path to playing time. O’Connell’s trade chatter adds a touch of upside risk to Raiders depth, but also potential draft capital gospel for long-term viability.

New Orleans remains undecided at quarterback between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough as the Saints close camp with one exhibition left. Moore says the edge is extremely close, weighing numbers, reps and experience. In two preseason games, Rattler completed 25 of 35 for 251 yards with one TD and one INT; Shough went 24 of 34 for 231 yards with one TD and one INT. Both were better as backups against deeper depth charts, and Moore declined to name a starter for Saturday’s finale against Denver. Elsewhere, Daniel Jones is the Colts’ Week 1 starter option and Joe Flacco is Browns’ QB1 after Derek Carr’s retirement, highlighting a shifting QB landscape with early fantasy implications as Saints’ decision looms and the offense pivots around the chosen signal-caller.