Houston's 2025 outlook centers on CJ Stroud, health, and a ready-made receiving corps that could lift him from a rough sophomore showing into fantasy relevance if he stays on the field. In a notably weak AFC South, Stroud’s ceiling grows with stability at tackle and a sharper connection with new targets, making Texans' pass game a frontline fantasy consideration this season.

Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence is framed as the primary driver for a jump, with Liam Cohen’s schematic influence potentially unlocking a higher ceiling. If the defense tightens and the offense clicks, Lawrence could re-enter the elite QB conversation. Across the league, Herbert remains the gilded benchmark, while Tennessee’s situation is the biggest wild card: Ward’s potential rise could turbocharge Titans’ fantasy pieces or keep them restrained by dysfunction.