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Fantasy Football Shakeup: Unexpected Stars Emerge in 2025
25 Aug
Summary
- Quarterbacks like Jayden Daniels, Baker Mayfield, and Jared Goff rise to top 10 in 2024
- Dak Prescott, Kyler Murray, and Justin Herbert struggle with injuries or less productive play
- SportsLine model predicts 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall and Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson as 2025 breakouts
The 2024 Fantasy football season brought significant changes to the quarterback position, with several unexpected names rising to the top. Players like Jayden Daniels, Baker Mayfield, and Jared Goff all moved into the top 10 overall in productivity, while bigger names such as Dak Prescott, Kyler Murray, and Justin Herbert all stumbled due to injury or less productive play.
As the 2025 Fantasy football season approaches, the search is on for the next wave of breakout players. The proven computer model at SportsLine has simulated the entire 2025 NFL season 10,000 times and identified several potential breakouts to target in Fantasy drafts. One of the standouts is 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, who is expected to see an increased role in the offense after the offseason trade of Deebo Samuel. Another is Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson, a second-round pick out of Ohio State who could take on a starring role in New England's backfield.
With the 2025 Fantasy football rankings and cheat sheets from SportsLine's model now available, Fantasy players are sure to find the overlooked players who can help them gain an edge in their leagues.
