IDP Fantasy Football Rankings Update: Micah Parsons, Maxx Crosby, Zaire Franklin, And More
Gladys Louise Tyler looks ahead to Week 1 in her IDP Fantasy Football Rankings, going by linebacker, defensive line, and defensive back groupings.
It’s about to go down and now all you need to know is how your IDP players are going to stack up against the competition. Hopefully you're as pumped for the real action as I am. Here are your Week 1 rankings.
Fantasy Football IDP Rankings Entering Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Season
IDP Linebacker Rankings
Tier 1
This is the most fluid of all tiers. These men are either consistent tacklers, in a tackle-friendly defense and are predicted to spend a majority of the defensive snaps on the field.
| NAME | TOTAL 2024 TACKLES | 2024 AVERAGE DEFENSIVE SNAPS | 2025 WEEK 1 OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaire Franklin Colts | 167 | 68 | vMiami Dolphins |
| Zack Baun Eagles | 151 | 58.7 | vDallas Cowboys |
| Roquan Smith Ravens | 155 | 62 | @Buffalo Bills |
| Jamien Sherwood Jets | 154 | 62.6 | vPittsburgh Steelers |
| Daiyan Henley LAC | 141 | 58.7 | vKC Chiefs |
| Jack Campbell Lions | 125 | 57.3 | @GB Packers |
| Fred Warner 49ers | 131 | 58.7 | @Seattle Seahawks |
| Blake Cashman Vikings | 111 | 63.9 | @Chicago Bears |
| Jordyn Brooks Dolphins | 142 | 61.1 | @Indianapolis Colts |
| T.J. Edwards Bears | 130 | 62.1 | vMinnesota Vikings |
| Bobby Wagner Commanders | 132 | 63.1 | vNew York Giants |
Tier 2
| NAME | TACKLES 2024 | 2024 % DEFENSIVE SNAPS | 2025 WEEK 1 OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foyesade Oluokun Jaguars | 106 | 68.14% | vCarolina Panthers |
| Terrel Bernard Bills | 153 | 67.84% | vBaltimore Ravens |
| Kaden Ellis Falcons | 148 | 98.38% | vTampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Logan Wilson Bengals | 104 | 65.47% | @Cleveland Browns |
| Edgerrin Cooper Packers | 77 | 45.09% | vDetroit Lions |
| Alex Singleton Broncos | 30 | 16.45% | vTennessee Titans |
| Germaine Pratt Raiders | 142 | 94.73% (Cincinnati) | @New England Patriots |
| Lavonte David Bucs | 121 | 96.51% | @Atlanta Falcons |
| Robert Spillane Patriots | 157 | 98.21% (LVR) | vLas Vegas Raiders |
| Bobby Okereke Giants | 92 | 67.21% | @Washington Commanders |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither Cardinals | 76 | 46.92% (Cincinnati) | @New Orleans Saints |
| Frankie Luvu Commanders | 99 | 97.78% | vNew York Giants |
Tier 3
| NAME | TACKLES 2024 | 2024 % DEFENSIVE SNAPS | 2025 WEEK 1 OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bolton Chiefs | 106 | 87.05% | @LA Chargers |
| Quay Walker Packers | 102 | 68.60% | vDetroit Lions |
| Ernest Jones Seahawks | 137 | 58.97% | vSan Francisco 49ers |
| Azeez Al-Shaair Texans | 70 | 52.33% | @LA Rams |
| Jaylon Carlies Colts | 38 | 20.93% | vMiami Dolphins |
| Jihaad Campbell Eagles | Rookie | Rookie | vDallas Cowboys |
| Troy Reeder Rams | 47 | 33.36% | vHouston Texans |
| Jack Sanborn Cowboys | 31 | 22.00%(Bears) | @Philadelphia Eagles |
| Patrick Queen Steelers | 129 | 99.82% | @New York Jets |
| Tremaine Edmunds Bears | 109 | 98.88% | vMinnesota Vikings |
| Demetrius Knight Bengals | Rookie | Rookie | @Cleveland Browns |
| Quincy Williams Jets | 114 | 99.13% | vPittsburgh Steelers |
| Carson Schwesinger Browns | Rookie | Rookie | vCincinnati Bengals |
| Dee Winters 49ers | 40 | 37.30% | @Seattle Seahawks |
| Cody Barton Titans | 104 | 91.17% (Broncos) | @Denver Broncos |
Defensive Line Rankings
Tier 1
| NAME | 2024 SACKS | 2024 TOTAL TACKLES | 2025 WEEK 1 OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Parsons Packers | 12 | 43 | vDetroit Lions |
| T.J. Watt Steelers | 11.5 | 61 | @New York Jets |
| Myles Garrett Browns | 14 | 47 | vCincinnati Bengals |
| Nick Bosa 49ers | 9 | 52 | @Seattle Seahawks |
| Maxx Crosby Raiders | 7.5 | 45 | @New England Patriots |
| Jared Verse Rams | 4.5 | 66 | vHouston Texans |
| Aidan Hutchinson Lions | 7.5 | 19 | @Green Bay Packers |
| Brian Burns Giants | 8.5 | 70 | vWashington Commanders |
Tier 2
| NAME | 2024 SACKS | 2024 TOTAL TACKLES | 2025 WEEK 1 OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Hendrickson Bengals | 17.5 | 46 | @Cleveland Browns |
| Zach Allen Broncos | 8.5 | 61 | vTennessee Titans |
| Will Anderson Texans | 11 | 37 | @LA Rams |
| Josh Hines-Allen Jaguars | 8 | 46 | vCarolina Panthers |
| Greg Rousseau Bills | 8 | 53 | vBaltimore Ravens |
| Danielle Hunter Texans | 12 | 46 | @LA Rams |
| Leonard Williams Seahawks | 11 | 64 | vSan Francisco 49ers |
| Jonathan Greenard Vikings | 12 | 59 | @Chicago Bears |
| Jeffery Simmons Titans | 5 | 74 | @Denver Broncos |
| Andrew Van Ginkel Vikings | 11.5 | 79 | @Chicago Bears |
| Travon Walker Jaguars | 10.5 | 61 | vCarolina Panthers |
Tier 3
| NAME | 2024 SACKS | 2024 TOTAL TACKLES | 2025 WEEK 1 OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Highsmith Steelers | 6 | 44 | @New York Jets |
| Dexter Lawrence Giants | 9 | 45 | vWashington Commanders |
| Nik Bonitto Broncos | 13.5 | 48 | vTennessee Titans |
| DeForest Buckner Colts | 6.5 | 60 | vMiami Dolphins |
| Josh Sweat Cardinals | 8 | 41 | @New Orleans Saints |
| Carl Granderson Saints | 5.5 | 61 | vArizona Cardinals |
| Chris Jones Chiefs | 5.5 | 38 | @LA Chargers |
| Quinnen Williams Jets | 6 | 37 | vPittsburgh Steelers |
| Harold Landry Patriots | 9 | 70 | vLas Vegas Raiders |
| Yaya Diaby Buccaneers | 4.5 | 53 | @Atlanta Falcons |
| George Karlaftis Chiefs | 7.5 | 35 | @LA Chargers |
| Khalil Mack Chargers | 6 | 39 | vKansas City Chiefs |
Defensive Backs Rankings
Tier 1
| NAME | 2024 SACKS | 2024 TOTAL TACKLES | 2024 INTERCEPTIONS | 2025 WEEK 1 OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Branch Lions | 1 | 110 | 4 | @Green Bay Packers |
| Budda Baker Cardinals | 2 | 164 | 0 | @New Orleans Saints |
| Kyle Hamilton Ravens | 2 | 119 | 1 | @Buffalo Bills |
| Antoine Winfield Jr. Buccaneers | 2 | 60 | 0 | @Atlanta Falcons |
Tier 2
| NAME | 2024 SACKS | 2024 TOTAL TACKLES | 2024 INTERCEPTIONS | 2025 WEEK 1 OPPONENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Cross Colts | 1 | 144 | 3 | vMiami Dolphins |
| Kevin Byard Bears | 2 | 130 | 1 | vMinnesota Vikings |
| Derwin James Chargers | 5.5 | 93 | 1 | vKansas City Chiefs |
| Jaquan Brisker Bears | 1 | 41 | 1 | vMinnesota Vikings |
| Jessie Bates III Falcons | 1 | 102 | 4 | vTampa Bay Buccaneers |
Tier 3
| NAME | 2024 SACKS | 2024 TOTAL TACKLES | 2024 INTERCEPTIONS | 2025 WEEK 1 OPPONENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Love Seahawks | 0 | 108 | 3 | vSan Francisco 49ers |
| Jeremy Chinn Raiders | 2 | 106 | 1 | @New England Patriots |
| Brandon Jones Broncos | 0 | 115 | 3 | vTennessee Titans |
| Kyle Dugger Patriots | 1 | 79 | 0 | vLas Vegas Raiders |
| Travis Hunter Jags | Rookie | Rookie | Rookie | vCarolina Panthers |
| Tyler Nubin Giants | 0 | 98 | 0 | vWashington Commanders |
| Grant Delpit Browns | 1 | 108 | 0 | vCincinnati Bengals |
| Xavier McKinney Packers | 1 | 85 | 8 | vDetroit Lions |
In Conclusion
Remember it is just Week 1, as Neo said, “I don’t know the future. I didn’t come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it’s going to begin.”
And it’s going to begin with you doing your best, loving the game and having an insurmountable amount of fun. Until next time, my friends.
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