Washington’s 2025 fantasy outlook is built around a high-powered offense led by Daniels, the top-five quarterback who can shine both as a passer and a runner. Five Commanders stand out in drafts: Daniels at the helm, Croskey-Merritt as a rising feature back to stash, McLaurin as a reliable target floor, Deebo Samuel showing fresh upside, and Ertz as a late-round security blanket. Austin Ekeler is advised against in Washington rooms due to usage shifts; the backfield leans into a pass-heavy role with Ekeler, but not as big a carry contributor.

Beyond these four, the piece stresses upside late in drafts with potential breakouts and careful positioning around goal-line carries. Owners in deeper leagues should consider stashing Croskey-Merritt for a mid-to-late-season payoff, while McLaurin and Ertz anchor Week-to-Week production. The stance on Ekeler adds a cautionary note for managers chasing value in a Commanders-centric build.

Valdes-Scantling's insider edge from six months with SF could unlock deeper shots against Seattle in Week 1, boosting SF's ceiling on the outside and giving Garoppolo-like comfort throws to stretch the field early.

ESPN highlighted Upton Stout as an under-the-radar rookie who, if healthy, should start in SF's nickel, potentially shifting matchup dynamics and elevating SF's mid-range attack as Seattle adjusts to a faster slot defender.

With Deebo Samuel moving to Washington and Brandon Aiyuk out until Week 6, Pearsall must lift, pushing Valdes-Scantling into a bigger role. SF's receiving corps thins quickly, so MVS and Pearsall become focal points early, shaping Week 1 targets and fantasy upside.

Week 1 against Seattle will test SF's WR depth, George Kittle usage, and a defense facing a familiar foe. The opener could be high-variance: big-play opportunities for Valdes-Scantling, value-filled targets for Pearsall, and a need for efficient play-action to spark the offense.

Jayden Daniels’ New Jersey appearance as college football opens signals a season of mobile quarterback fantasy upside. Daniels’ dual-threat profile hints at more rushing yards and bigger playmaking upside this year.

All aTwitter then zooms in on Washington Commanders, framing the NFL’s opening-week chatter around coaching, pace, and target distribution. For fantasy managers, the blend of mobility and a potentially uptempo offense points to swingy, high-variance weeks with a few breakout performances.