Keep Tabs On These Rookie Running Backs To Make An Impact On Fantasy Football 2025
In today's Fantasy Life Newsletter, presented by Premier National Sports, keep tabs on these 3 RBs, training camp news impacts ADP, drafting from the 1.03.
With training camp in full swing, we are finally getting our first clues as to which players could emerge as sleepers.
A few weeks back, I did a deep dive on all of the sleeper rookie RBs I was considering at the end of drafts, and today I want to spotlight three who have recently seen their outlook improve.
đŻ Bengals RB Tahj BrooksâLast week, Cincy placed Zack Moss on the active/non-football injury list, and it seems like he is legitimately fighting for a roster spot as he recovers from a broken neck.
This clears the runway for Brooks, who they drafted in the Round 6 and has been showcasing his pass-caching chops at camp, to be the No. 2 behind Chase Brown. Sure, Samaje Perine would be involved if Brown got injured, but Brooks is now a very clean bet who I am ready to start clicking in the last round of drafts whenever available.
đŻ Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-MerritâI admit that I wasnât paying much attention to Washingtonâs seventh-round selection, but his involvement yesterday with the first team is notable and the drumbeat has been steady.
This Commanders backfield checks every box that we should be looking for in a late-round sleeper (ambiguous backfield, high-powered offense, etc.), so heâs worth adding to your watch list.
Also: he has a crazy college backstory.
đŻ Texans RB Woody Marks - I briefly mentioned Marks yesterday while discussing the bizarre Joe Mixon situation, but Marks is firmly on the late-round menu for me nowâespecially when you read quotes like this about Nick Chubb.
Marksâ prospect profile isnât super inspiring, but the team traded up to get him in Round 4, and he can catch the football.
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Editorsâ Picks
NFL Training Camps are in full swing, coachspeak is coming in left and right, along with endless fantasy football rankings updates. Weâve covered all angles so you donât miss a beat. Here is some of the best analysis that you may have missed.
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After a down 2024 season, Jonathan Fuller breaks down why the arrow is pointing up for the veteran WR, and other wideouts who are likely facing regressionâgood or badâin 2025.
Itâs Getting Scary, Terry âŚ
Terry McLaurin is the face of the most fantasy-relevant contract dispute this offseason, and the two sides are far apart. Updates on McLaurinâs contract situation and more Training Camp notes.
OC Power Rankings
Whoâs the best at dialing up plays that lead to fantasy points? Coach Gene Clemons went through all the NFL offenses and ranked every teamâs OC from No. 1 to 32.
The Ripple Effect of NFL Training Camp Buzz
When thousands of football-hungry fantasy players start getting fed spoonfuls of NFL Training Camp buzz, theyâre going to react.
When they react, fantasy football ADPs across the market adjust, leading us to ⌠you guessed it ⌠react.
So letâs get to just that: reacting. Who are the biggest ADP risers and fallers over the first full week of NFL Training Camps?
Matthew Freedman dives into all four of these players, plus even more risers and fallers on the ADP board, and how we should be reacting for fantasy football. ⤾ď¸
A Little Bijan Can Put Some Mustard On Your Team
Can you imagine being âstuckâ with drafting Bijan Robinson? Well, many fantasy football drafters would be happy falling into a player who posted almost 1,900 scrimmage yards and finished with 15 total TDs. Some might call that a cornerstone player for any fantasy roster and call it a day. But there is the entire rest of the draft to consider.
Chris Allen created several different fantasy draft scenarios from the 1.03 using the Fantasy Life Draft Champion. Robinson at the start offers up several options, from making him the Hero RB to combining him with an elite QB or TE. Thatâs how versatile Robinson is. Heâs one of the few players with the talent and youth to be No. 1 overall at his position. Now check out the rest of the strategy for drafting out of the three-hole. âŹď¸
Around the Watercooler
The latest fantasy nuggets, silliness, and NFL gossip from our merry band of football nerds.
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đď¸ A closer look at the Vikings backfield. Who you taking?
đď¸ Lots of injuries (& injury scares) yesterday. Isaiah Likely, Malik Nabers, Hollywood Brown, Xavier Worthy, etc.
đ The Browns have 5 QBs ⌠and are still thinking about another one.
đ What if Jahmyr Gibbs gets more work in 2025? Can you imagine??
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đŽ No escaping the CMC hype. How high will he go?
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