RotoBaller's 2025 PPR fantasy rankings update packs 415 top players across RB, WR, TE, QB, D/ST and K, with September refinements that reflect current injury news and early-season roles. Key takeaways: DeVonta Smith is pegged for uptick in production in Philly; Elic Ayomanor is listed as a Week 1 starter for Tennessee; Dalton Kincaid’s role appears capped behind Knox, while Jaylen Warren is framed as the Steelers’ featured runner. Quinshon Judkins and Calvin Ridley also figure prominently in early depth, with Barkley and Hurts among the usual fantasy anchors.

Rodriguez Jr. could land a Week 1 role in Washington as the backfield unsettled after the Robinson trade, making him a qualified stash in 12+ team leagues.

Shipley looks like Barkley’s plausible handcuff in Philadelphia, while Mitchell could deliver late-season spike weeks for Baltimore. In Week 1, prioritize these three, with Shipley and Mitchell offering deeper-league upside and Rodriguez providing bench depth in 12-team formats.

Week 1 fantasy pivots center on Wilson, Moore and Harrison Jr. Wilson faces a stout Steelers secondary and projects as a low-end WR3 in most formats. Moore steps into a Bears’ primary role with favorable Vikings math, making him a solid WR2 start in Week 1. Harrison Jr. carries considerable upside in Week 1 with a favorable outside matchup, likely a strong WR3/WR2 in PPR. Also notes early-season usage for Tyrone Tracy Jr., Braelon Allen, Dobbins and Chubb to shape lineups.

Lineup guidance stresses upside and risk: lean into the studs but respect Week 1 game scripts that can tilt toward the run. The article offers concrete rankings, matchup notes, and quick reads to help managers decide who to start, pivot, or bench in 12-team leagues as the season begins.

Week 1 starts loom large for three RBs with very different profiles: Chubb, Ekeler, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. Chubb carries floor of volume against a Rams defense that allowed steady yardage, but health concerns and a patchy line temper upside. Ekeler’s volume in a likely committee backs off ground work but preserves PPR value through receptions. Tracy Jr. sits in a crowded Washington/NYG backfield with flex upside if workload opens, making him a situational play in Week 1.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the Giants’ clear Week 1 fantasy option at running back in standard 12-team leagues, backed by his proven workload as the lead back during a 13-game stretch last season. He produced steady rushing volume and receiving involvement after Week 5, scoring six touchdowns (five rushing) while averaging roughly 13.6 carries and 3.6 targets per game. Cam Skattebo’s hamstring sideline in camp makes Tracy the safer Week 1 play, especially against Washington’s defense, giving him solid RB2 upside with weekly floor.

The backfield situation hinges on Skattebo’s health and potential mid-season role, but as of Week 1 Tracy is the lead incumbent. The Washington matchup is manageable, and Tracy’s earlier-season surge supports a confident start over other volatile backs. In short, Tracy is the Week 1 starter you want in lineups, with Skattebo looming as a handcuff who could elevate later if he returns fully healthy.