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    2025 Draft Order

    1. Megalodon Sharks (renewed)
    2. Mob Squad (renewed)
    3. Bill Russell (renewed)
    4. Bigdawgs 3D (renewed)
    5. Drago Dynasty 250-3
    6. CakeHorn 6 (renewed)
    7. Fire the Cannons (renewed)
    8. 4. Make Am. Griddy Again 1.12 (renewed)
    9. Sonny's Dynasty (renewed)
    10. Snog (1.10) (renewed)
    11. Wormy Dogs 2 (renewed)
    12. WRIGLEY (renewed)
    #1 - #6 Consolation Playoffs
    #7 - #12 Playoff teams, regular season pts

    Key Dates:

    2025 Season

    June 1st - Renewal deadline
    July 1st - Team sales finalized
    Jul 12th - Draft cutdown to 14 players
    Jul 19th - Rookie/Free-Agent draft begins
    Aug 28th - Preseason cutdown to 20 players
    Dec 30th - Expand to 24 players
    Sep 4th - Season starts

  • Fantasy Week 1Scoreboard
    Mob Squad (0-0)
    Snog (1.10) (0-0)even
    Fire the Cannons (0-0)
    CakeHorn 6 (0-0)even
    4. Make Am. Griddy Again (0-0)
    Wormy Dogs 2 (0-0)even
    Bigdawgs 3D (0-0)
    Megalodon Sharks (0-0)even
    WRIGLEY (0-0)
    Drago Dynasty 250-3 (0-0)even
    Sonny's Dynasty (0-0)
    Bill Russell (0-0)even
  • Standings
    TeamTeamTeam
    RedWL
    CakeHorn 600
    Mob Squad00
    Fire the Cannons00
    Snog (1.10)00
    BlueWL
    Megalodon Sharks00
    Bigdawgs 3D00
    4. Make Am. Griddy Again 1.1200
    Wormy Dogs 200
    WhiteWL
    WRIGLEY00
    Sonny's Dynasty00
    Bill Russell00
    Drago Dynasty 250-300
  • Player Notes
    Dont'e Thornton Jr. May 29 2:50pm CT
    Dont'e Thornton Jr.

    Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. flashed at the team's Thursday OTA practice, according to team reporter Levi Edwards. The fourth-round rookie out of Tennessee turned heads at the 2025 NFL Combine after posting a 4.30-second 40-yard dash time at nearly 6-feet-5 inches tall, which proved to increase his draft stock mightily. The speedster led the nation in yards per reception last season (25.4) and tallied 26 catches for 661 yards and six touchdowns. Thornton might not have a significant or consistent impact right away behind Jakobi Meyers, Brock Bowers, Jack Bech, Tre Tucker, and potentially others in the target pecking order, but he has game-changing size-speed ability and could help the offense stretch the field in 2025. The 22-year-old is worth a late best ball dart throw and rookie draft flyer.

    From RotoBaller

    Rashee Rice May 29 2:40pm CT
    Rashee Rice

    Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) was limited to just three full games last season before suffering a major knee injury in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Before his injury, he looked like a fantasy football league winner while securing 24 receptions for 288 yards and two scores. According to quarterback Patrick Mahomes, he is healing up nicely. "He looks like Rashee," Mahomes said after Thursday's OTAs. "I think he can be one of the best receivers in the league." Rice seemed to be locked into the WR1 role early in last year's campaign, so if he is fully healthy for the start of the 2025 season, he could be one of the best value picks at his low-end WR2 cost in fantasy drafts. That said, uncertainty surrounding his handful of off-the-field incidents from last offseason remains. It is unknown if he will face a suspension that will affect his 2025 availability.

    From RotoBaller

    RJ Harvey May 29 2:30pm CT
    RJ Harvey

    Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey has become one of the hottest fantasy football names among rookies after being selected in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. According to team reporter Andrew Mason, the University of Central Florida product had a strong minicamp and "made another statement" at Thursday's OTA practice. Harvey was the fifth running back off the board last month after rushing for 3,789 yards (6.5 YPC) and 43 rushing touchdowns over the last three seasons. He added 61 receptions for 720 yards and four scores in 41 games. In Sean Payton's offense, expectations are high for the versatile and explosive back. He has minimal competition in the Denver backfield, and he should be utilized heavily as a receiver right away. Harvey should have no problem producing an RB2 season as a rookie, and he has an RB1 ceiling.

    From RotoBaller

    Jonnu Smith May 29 2:20pm CT
    Jonnu Smith

    According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers have discussed a trade involving Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith. These trade talks came after Smith hinted at wanting a new deal following his career season. The 29-year-old is due $4.8 million this season after catching 88 passes for 884 yards and eight touchdowns in his first season with Miami. Smith is outside the top 20 highest-paid players at the position, so asking for a raise is warranted. Smith spent the 2023 season with current Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith in Atlanta after spending four seasons with him in Tennessee from 2017 to 2020. That said, he would have instant familiarity with his system if he's dealt to Pittsburgh. If this trade materializes, the fantasy stocks of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle would rise, while Pat Freiermuth could be at risk of falling off the fantasy radar.

    From RotoBaller

    Marcedes Lewis May 29 2:00pm CT
    Marcedes Lewis

    Veteran free-agent tight end Marcedes Lewis wants to play in 2025, and he expects it to be his final NFL season. The 41-year-old spent the last two seasons with the Chicago Bears following five seasons with the Green Bay Packers and 12 campaigns with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Originally a first-round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft out of UCLA, Lewis has tallied 437 receptions for 5,115 yards and 40 touchdowns in 285 career games. He hasn't cracked 400 receiving yards since 2012, but he is one of the better blocking tight ends in the league. If he signs somewhere for a 20th NFL season, he will not be on the fantasy football radar. Either way, it's easy to root for the veteran who has been remarkably healthy late in his career.

    From RotoBaller

    Tyler Shough May 29 2:00pm CT
    Tyler Shough

    New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough, who is firmly in the battle for the QB1 job, had an "encouraging performance" during Thursday's OTA practice. "Shough showed it today," Saints reporter Nick Underhill wrote. "Hit two bombs for TDs, real nice layered throw going to the sideline and had an incomplete pass on the move that barely missed but athleticism flashed." The 25-year-old is likely the favorite to be the Week 1 starter in Kellen Moore's new offense after the sudden retirement of Derek Carr (shoulder), so the positive report is promising. Shough was a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after tossing for 7,820 yards, 59 touchdowns, and 23 interceptions in 42 collegiate games with Oregon, Texas Tech, and Louisville. He also scored 11 career rushing touchdowns. Shough is no stranger to learning a new system on the fly, so he could exceed relatively low expectations in Year 1.

    From RotoBaller

    Ja'Lynn Polk May 29 1:00pm CT
    Ja'Lynn Polk

    New England Patriots former second-round wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk (shoulder) isn't participating fully in voluntary organized team activities after having offseason shoulder surgery, according to Patriots.com's Evan Lazar. Polk has been running routes versus air during team periods with offensive assistant Riley Larkin and appears to be going full speed. The 23-year-old pass-catcher made a limited impact in 2024 in his rookie season, catching 12 of 33 targets for 87 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games (seven starts). When he gets up to speed, Polk will be vying for playing time in a more crowded receiving corps that includes Stefon Diggs (knee), DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne, Javon Baker, Mack Hollins and rookie third-rounder Kyle Williams. For now, Polk probably won't be a fantasy option in 12-team mixed leagues.

    From RotoBaller

    Trey Hendrickson May 29 12:50pm CT
    Trey Hendrickson

    ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes that if no deal occurs between the Cincinnati Bengals and disgruntled All-Pro pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson, the 30-year-old defensive end very well might follow through on his promise to miss games or even the season. "He's extremely dug in," a source said. Hendrickson has made the Pro Bowl each of the last four years and has back-to-back 17.5-sack seasons. He led the NFL in sacks in 2024. Hendrickson accounted for 48% of the Bengals' sack total last year on a bad Cincy defense. He has no interest in playing on his current contract with a base salary of $15.8 million for 2025. Hendrickson hasn't taken part in any voluntary workouts this offseason and isn't expected to be in attendance for mandatory minicamp in early June. As things currently stand, league sources feel like it's trending toward a contract extension or bust for both Hendrickson and the Bengals.

    From RotoBaller

    Caleb Williams May 29 12:50pm CT
    Caleb Williams

    Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is taking part in voluntary organized team activities this week, but he was intercepted twice in a rough day for the offense at practice on Wednesday. Williams had a minor surgery in the offseason to remove a cyst from his right wrist, but he's back on the practice field and shouldn't have any issues being ready for his second NFL campaign. The 23-year-old former first overall pick out of USC was a disappointment in his first year in the NFL and took a league-high 68 sacks in 17 starts. It didn't help that Chicago fired head coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron midway through the season. Williams finished with 3,541 passing yards, 20 touchdowns and six interceptions. While Williams is by no means on the QB1 radar in fantasy, he should be able to improve in Year 2 under new head coach Ben Johnson in an offense with plenty of playmakers.

    From RotoBaller

    Hunter Henry May 29 12:30pm CT
    Hunter Henry

    New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (foot) is in attendance and taking part in voluntary organized team activities this week, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss. Henry was not limited in any capacity during Wednesday's session despite missing the Week 18 regular-season finale last year due to a foot injury. The 30-year-old former second-round pick (35th overall) by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2016 out of Arkansas set career-highs in catches (66), targets (97) and receiving yards (674) while scoring just twice in 16 starts for the Patriots in his fourth year with the team in 2024. Austin Hooper, who caught 45 passes a year ago, remains in town, but Henry is the team's unquestioned top pass-catching tight end, and he has strong chemistry with second-year quarterback Drake Maye. Henry should find the end more in 2025, but the addition of receiver Stefon Diggs will take away valuable targets.

    From RotoBaller

    Zack Moss May 29 12:30pm CT
    Zack Moss

    Cincinnati Bengals running back Zack Moss (neck) was active and participating in the first voluntary organized team activity session on Tuesday. Moss played in only eight games (six starts) with the Bengals last year before landing on Injured Reserve with a neck injury. The 27-year-old averaged a career-low 3.3 yards per carry on 74 rushing attempts for 242 yards and two touchdowns before his season-ending injury. However, the Bengals only took running back Tahj Brooks in the sixth round of this year's draft and signed Samaje Perine in free agency, so Moss has a solid chance of opening the 2025 campaign as the top backup to Chase Brown. If Moss looks the same as he did last year with Cincinnati, though, both Perine and Brooks could jump him on the depth chart. At best, Moss is a handcuff option in the later rounds for those that select Brown.

    From RotoBaller

    Jayden Reed May 29 12:20pm CT
    Jayden Reed

    Green Bay Packers wide receivers Jayden Reed (shoulder) and Romeo Doubs (concussion) were both seen participating in voluntary organized team activities on Wednesday, according to The Athletic's Matt Schneidman. Reed suffered a dislocated shoulder in the team's wild-card loss to the Philadelphia Eagles but didn't require surgery and is ready to go for 2025. Doubs, meanwhile, suffered a concussion in the same playoff game and should also be 100% ready this fall. Both Reed and Doubs should have more target competition in 2025, even with Christian Watson (knee) potentially missing over half the season, after the team took Matthew Golden (first round) and Savion Williams (third round) in this year's draft. The 25-year-old Red is the more attractive receiver in fantasy, but he's probably going to be an unpredictable, boom/bust WR3/flex.

    From RotoBaller

    James Conner May 29 12:10pm CT
    James Conner

    Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (knee) took part in voluntary organized team activities on Wednesday. "I'm ready," Conner said. "We ain't doing this forever." Conner injured his right knee in Week 16 of last year and had six touches before being pulled in Week 17. The Cardinals placed him on Injured Reserve for the Week 18 regular-season finale, but the 30-year-old veteran appears to be fine now and ready to go for the start of the 2025 season this fall. He racked up a career-high 1,518 scrimmage yards on 236 carries while catching 47 of 55 targets in 2024. It was the healthiest Conner had been in his career, so fantasy managers definitely should expect some more missed time given his age and physical running style. For now, he's still being considered a workhorse back in Arizona, but more injuries could give Trey Benson more of a role eventually.

    From RotoBaller

    Christian Kirk May 29 12:10pm CT
    Christian Kirk

    Houston Texas wide receiver Christian Kirk (collarbone) was seen participating in organized team activities on Wednesday, according to KPRC's Aaron Wilson. Kirk only ended up playing in eight games (seven starts) in his third and final season with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2024 due to a broken collarbone. The 28-year-old was traded to the Texans in March to help account for the loss of Stefon Diggs in free agency and Tank Dell (knee), who isn't expected to play at all in 2025. However, Houston also added rookie wideouts Jayden Higgins (second round) and Jaylin Noel (third round), and Nico Collins is the clear top target for quarterback C.J. Stroud. Kirk should be fully ready for the start of the 2025 season, and he could dominate slot reps. Kirk has a path to a rebound season with the Texans, but it won't be a slam dunk with the two rookies potentially eating into his targets.

    From RotoBaller

    Zay Flowers May 28 10:10pm CT
    Zay Flowers

    Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (knee) was seen taking part in organized team activities on Wednesday. Flowers sprained his right knee in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Cleveland Browns and was unable to play in either of the team's postseason games. The 24-year-old didn't need surgery in the offseason, though, and should be just fine for training camp this summer and the start of the 2025 regular season this fall. In his second NFL season, Flowers made the Pro Bowl by finishing with 74 catches on 116 targets for 1,059 yards and four touchdowns in 17 regular-season games (15 starts). In a run-first offense, Flowers thrives on efficiency and explosive plays with his elite speed, rather than on volume. With limited targets, Flowers' ceiling is probably as a low-end WR2 if he can find the end zone more often.

    From RotoBaller

    Anthony Richardson May 28 10:10pm CT
    Anthony Richardson

    Indianapolis Colts quarterbacks Anthony Richardson (back) and Daniel Jones are splitting repetitions during organized team activities this week, according to The Athletic's James Boyd. Richardson missed the last two games of the 2024 season due to a back injury, but he's fully recovered now and is in a full-on competition for the starting gig under center in 2025 with Jones. The splitting of reps between Richardson and Jones is expected to continue into training camp this summer. The 23-year-old Richardson, the former fourth overall pick in 2023 out of Florida, was a massive disappointment in his sophomore season. He made only 11 starts due to injury while also being benched in favor of Joe Flacco. There's no question that Richardson has elite rushing upside, but he'll need to improve as a passer to beat Jones out and serve as a QB2 with upside in fantasy this year.

    From RotoBaller

    Jaylen Waddle May 28 10:00pm CT
    Jaylen Waddle

    Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was the star of the show during organized team activities on Wednesday, according to the Miami Herald's Omar Kelly. Waddle had career-lows across the board in catches (58), targets (83), receiving yards (744) and touchdowns (two) in 15 starts in his fourth NFL season in 2024 in a Dolphins offense that lacked the explosive plays they became so well-known for the previous two years. The 26-year-old still has plenty of speed to spare, but because of his down season in 2024, he has fallen down draft boards early on this offseason. The former sixth overall pick has the ability to bounce back for fantasy managers in 2025, but it could depend on Miami's offensive-line play and the health of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Waddle is no longer being considered a WR1 and could even be a shaky WR2 asset, depending on how the Dolphins' offense rebounds.

    From RotoBaller

    Tyreek Hill May 28 9:50pm CT
    Tyreek Hill

    Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (wrist) has not started catching the ball yet during offseason workouts, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Outside of catching balls, Hill is taking part in most of the drills during organized team activities. The 31-year-old All-Pro speedster had two surgeries on his left wrist this offseason but has also been bothered by his right wrist. Miami's passing attack suffered in 2024, with Hill falling short of the 1,000-yard mark for the first time since 2019, and he also tied his career-low with six receiving touchdowns in 17 starts. The five-time All-Pro and eight-time Pro Bowl may never get back to 1,700 receiving yards like he did in 2022 and 2023, but he could be a nice value pick in fantasy drafts if both he and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa can stay healthy in 2025. Hill is currently on the WR1/WR2 borderline.

    From RotoBaller

    Josh Downs May 28 9:30pm CT
    Josh Downs

    Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (undisclosed) and tight end Drew Ogletree (undisclosed) both miss Wednesday's voluntary practice with soft-tissue injuries. Downs has had his share of injuries already through two NFL seasons, so although it's early in the offseason, his health is worth watching closely the closer we get to training camp and the preseason. The 23-year-old former third-rounder (79th overall) in 2023 out of North Carolina took a small step forward in 2024 with a 72-803-5 line on 107 targets over 14 games (eight starts). A lot of his production last year came with veteran quarterback Joe Flacco under center, and his 5-foot-9, 171-pound frame limits his overall upside. Downs' 2025 fantasy value will likely hinge on who wins the Colts' QB competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones.

    From RotoBaller

    Cooper Kupp May 28 9:20pm CT
    Cooper Kupp

    The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar writes that new Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp could work underneath in the middle of the field in his first year with the team, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba serving as the big-play threat deeper down the field. Kupp and Smith-Njigba have overlapping skill sets, and general manager John Schneider said the use of tight splits will make the two wideouts hard to defend. Seattle could align JSN more out wide as opposed to in the slot, where he spent 77.4% of his snaps last season. Smith-Njigba led all receivers in yards (956) and catches (79) from the slot in a breakout campaign. It will be interesting to see how offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak uses both Kupp and Smith-Njigba in 2025. Kupp is on the wrong side of 30 and has missed five or more games three seasons in a row due to injuries. JSN has the higher ceiling, and we can't count on a ton of volume from Kupp at this point in his career.

    From RotoBaller

  • 2025 AVG Draft Position
    1.50Ja'Marr ChaseWRCIN
    2.50Bijan RobinsonRBATL
    3.00Justin JeffersonWRMIN
    3.00Jahmyr GibbsRBDET
    5.50Malik NabersWRNYG
    7.50Saquon BarkleyRBPHI
    7.50Ashton JeantyRBLV
    8.50CeeDee LambWRDAL
    9.00Brock BowersTELV
    9.50Amon-Ra St. BrownWRDET
    11.00Brian Thomas Jr.WRJAX
    12.00Puka NacuaWRLAR
    13.50Jayden DanielsQBWAS
    15.00Devon AchaneRBMIA
    16.00Trey McBrideTEARI

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