Ashton Jeanty sits among the decade’s elite RB prospects, ranking behind only Bijan Robinson and Saquon Barkley on both major boards. A 99.9 rushing grade at Boise State and a potent receiving skill-set earned him a plug-and-play role with the Raiders, raising his fantasy upside in a feature-heavy backfield.

The draft blueprint centers on a tight-pendulum approach: front-half rounds lean toward elite WRs and high-ceiling RBs, then lock in top-end talent at TE (George Kittle) and QB (Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes) as early as possible. Grid-wide, the plan emphasizes leveraging positional gaps, with strategic mid-round hits like Emeka Egbuka, Chris Olave, and Tetairoa McMillan to compound upside as rosters fill.

Beyond Jeanty, the piece highlights an arsenal of fantasy-friendly targets: Kittle’s all-around game as a top-three TE, Hurts’s ceiling with a favorable supporting cast, and a wide receiver corps that includes Olave, Mooney, and Jameson Williams. It also notes potential risk factors—injuries, O-line health, and QB transitions—that could tilt ADP and weekly start decisions, urging managers to balance floor with upside across the draft.

Two years separate the Eagles’ 2023 stumble from their redemptive march back to the sport’s pinnacle. A season that began with doubt around Sirianni’s offense and a criticized defensive handshake evolved into a reimagined roster and a sharper game plan. Philadelphia leaned into Hurts, Brown, and Smith, added Barkley and Baun, and installed Moore and Fangio to orchestrate a run-first attack and a tighter defense. After a rocky start, the Eagles vaulted to the NFC crown and toppled the Chiefs in the ultimate game, turning pain into purpose and cementing a fresh chapter for Lurie, Roseman, Sirianni, and Hurts.

Philadelphia enters training camp with sky-high expectations, yet remains a run-first identity team. Jalen Hurts frames camp as a chance to discover direction while knowing what the group is capable of and what still needs work. The 2024 arc centered on a bruising ground game led by Hurts and a loaded receiving corps, hinting that coach Nick Sirianni will lean into balance again in 2025.

Hurts’ stance comes as the Eagles shuffled play-caller duties internally to Kevin Patullo, and questions linger at guard, edge, and especially CB2. Still, the roster remains anchored by AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith, who are central to any plan, while Saquon Barkley’s mention underscored the NFL’s overall rush-centric evaluator mindset. The takeaway: identity and execution, more than flash, will define Philadelphia’s fantasy landscape in 2025.

Beyond Hurts’ comments, the piece touches on broader Eagles news and the ongoing evaluation of Smith, Metchie III-style parallels, and the franchise’s continued emphasis on a strong run game as a framework for success. The through-line is clear: a championship mindset endures, and if the run game stays primary, Brown and Smith should remain fantasy anchors, with Hurts’ rushing upside still a floor-raising asset.

Philadelphia adds John Metchie III to the arsenal, trading Harrison Bryant and a fifth-round pick to Houston for the Alabama receiver. Metchie, who beat leukemia after being drafted in 2022, posted 40 catches for 412 yards and a TD in three Texans seasons and had 6 receptions for 53 yards this preseason. In a offense already headlined by A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith, along with a potential Alabama reunion for Metchie with Smith, his path to consistent targets isn’t guaranteed, but the upside is real if he recaptures his college form and taps into Hurts’ accuracy and playmaking. His smart route-running and speed offer a clean fit behind a top duo, with the chance to become a meaningful depth piece or flex option as he settles into Philadelphia.

Arizona-born to Alabama, Metchie’s ceiling in Philly hinges on health and opportunity. The trade signals a reimagined passing attack that could lean on a deep, versatile group, especially in the red zone. If he carves out a role, fantasy managers could chase weekly boons in deeper leagues or as a late-season spike, particularly if the offense maintains efficiency and injuries pop at WR. Expect him to compete for snaps but be ready for a gradual elevation rather than immediate volume unless injuries reshape the rotation.

Wide-net drafting pays off in fantasy football, and this piece spotlights players who pop in drafts regardless of skepticism. Malik Nabers lands in a juicy Giants target floor after 170 looks last season, with a QB upgrade looming. Jalen Hurts is highlighted for capitalizing on value at the quarterback spot, with a potential fourth-QB discount that can boost overall week-to-week upside. TreVeyon Henderson and Jaylen Waddle are flagged for breakout traps, while Isiah Pacheco, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Tre’Quan Smith, Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, and CeeDee Lamb are shown as high-uptake, mid-round staples. The analysis also dives into Puka Nacua’s rising offense, Amon-Ra St. Brown’s consistency, Jordan Love’s upside, Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy as late flier bets, and Tyreek Hill as a safe play in explosive offenses. Finally, it reps a shift toward late QB fliers such as Maye, McCarthy and Love to harvest upside at thin positions.

Beyond individual picks, the piece emphasizes smart tiering and the patience to ride value, especially with players who could outproduce their ADP if the surrounding supporting cast returns to form. The goal is to assemble a diverse roster with high-upside options who may already be on the board when you’re ready to pull the trigger, rather than chasing a single upside player at a steep price. The takeaway: embrace risk, diversify, and lean into thoughtful value plays that can swing a season in your fantasy leagues.