In 2025, look for three-year breakout bets at WR, RB, and TE who could redefine value in mid-to-late rounds. Tucker Kraft heads the list as Green Bay signals a bigger role, potentially turning 70 targets from 2024 into a much larger slice of the offense. Tank Bigsby stands out in Jacksonville as a potential workhorse in a backfield that could lean toward him in a split with Etienne, especially if Coen’s system unlocks better rushing efficiency. Indianapolis’s Josh Downs and Green Bay’s Jayden Reed are high-upside third-year receivers who could exploit increased volume with improved route efficiency and rapport with their quarterbacks. Baltimore’s Zay Flowers offers a ceiling-raising profile in a pass-heavy sub-system, while Tucker Kraft’s peers in JAX and GB show how a late-round TE can become a season-long difference-maker if usage expands.

These sleepers aren’t just upside picks; they’re calculated plays tied to projected offensive shifts, improved health, and coaching emphasis on growth within their offenses. If you’re prioritizing youth in drafts, these three-year players offer clear paths to fantasy relevance with manageable risk and a realistic chance to outperform their ADPs in 2025.

Jacksonville’s preseason Week 2 win over New Orleans showcased a multi-headed rushing corps. Etienne opened as the starter, but Tank Bigsby pushed for heavy involvement with a 19-yard screen and a four-yard first-down run that kept the tempo alive. In the other early drive, Etienne added 24 yards on three carries, showing the offense can move with him in space.

Bhayshul Tuten stood out as a downhill option with 35 rushing yards and a rushing TD, while LeQuint Allen flashed as a sure-handed target in the passing game, leading the team with five targets. Coach Liam Coen lauded all four backs for contributing in multiple ways, underscoring a plan to keep a four-man rotation while leaning on Etienne and Bigsby at the top of the depth chart. Trevor Lawrence benefited from the better run game on opening drives, aiding the passing game and the offense overall. The Jaguars’ plan to roster all four backs signals a matchup-driven, committee approach this season, with the distribution likely to adapt weekly.

Spencer Rattler moved one step closer to securing the Saints’ quarterback job, delivering three big-time throws and guiding a late game drive that tied the Jaguars at 17 in a preseason showdown. Tyler Shough flashed rookie-like moments as well, throwing his own big-time play but showing the growing pains typical of a first-year pro. Jacksonville leaned on Trevor Lawrence’s steady hand and a three-headed backfield with Trevor Etienne, Tank Bigsby and Bhayshul Tuten powering drives, while New Orleans saw Rejzohn Wright break up two passes and Keni-H Lovely pick Rattler in the fourth. The 17-17 result is preseason context, but it fuels fantasy debate around Saints quarterbacks and Jaguars backfield usage as teams sort depth charts and upside.

Jaguars tackle Fred Johnson, signed on a one-year deal, earned Player of the Game honors with zero pressures on 28 pass-blocking snaps and a solid run-blocking rate. The box score highlights balanced production and the graders’ tomorrow review will sharpen these impressions. In the short term, the game offers concrete data points for fantasy managers: potential Saints QB competition outcomes, Jaguars RB rotation dynamics, and how each team might lean into depth and efficiency once the regular season arrives.

Trevor Lawrence faces a make-or-break fifth season with Jacksonville as a new head coach ushers in fresh expectations. The team is banking on a leap from Lawrence and a revitalized offense after back-to-back seasons missing the playoffs. In a recent preseason-ish outing against New Orleans, Lawrence tossed a TD but also coughed up a fumble on the opening series, drawing heat from fans who crave consistency once games count. The Jaguars are counting on a high-upside backfield and a star rookie to spark the attack, aiming to turn potential into wins come Week 1.

Tank Bigsby figures to share workload as the backfield bit of the new-era offense, while a highly-touted rookie adds a spark that could unlock playmaking for Lawrence. The Saints loom as a test, and Jacksonville’s ability to tighten ball security and evolve play-calling will influence fantasy expectations across the board. With offensive tweaks and a clearer path to a playoff push, Lawrence’s fantasy ceiling could finally align with his draft pedigree.

For fantasy managers, the story is about upside meeting opportunity: cleaner protection, smarter shot plays, and a more potent ground game could push Lawrence into weekly top-10 considerations, while Bigsby and the offense could support a more balanced attack. The Jaguars’ offseason pivot is real, and the early indicators suggest a team that’s betting on growth while managing risk as they navigate a tougher schedule.

Jacksonville’s backfield looked more like a regular-season projection in the second preseason tune-up, with Tank Bigsby operating on first- and second-down snaps while Travis Etienne Jr. handled third downs, yielding a near 50/50 split in routes, targets and carries. The Jaguars’ depth rotation remained lively, as Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen made progress later in drives, yet Starter usage suggested a clearer top-two order than last week.

New Orleans’ offense offered a contrasting but fantasy-relevant note: Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed both logged 100% of the Saints’ starter snaps in their preseason debuts, signaling immense on-field trust. Brandin Cooks sat, Brand-new slot and outside looks emerged with Cedrick Wilson Jr. mixing in, and slot duties began to tilt toward Wilson in three-receiver sets. Alvin Kamara rested, with Kendre Miller stepping in for early-down work; Kamara’s health will drive the backfield dynamic when available.

Along the depth charts, the Saints’ receiver rotation in 11 personnel hints that Olave and Shaheed may command frequent outside targets, while Wilson’s slot role could present a modest bump in targets. For fantasy, the takeaway is clearer usage in the NO offense and a Jaguars backfield that remains fluid, with Bigsby and Etienne likely splitting early-season opportunities but susceptible to in-season shifts based on performance and coaching preferences.