- A wide receiver is the best pick in Round 1: The NFL is stacked with elite young wideouts, and Ja’Marr Chase enters 2025 as the favorite to repeat as fantasy’s WR1.
- Draft a quarterback or tight end early: While grabbing both early is tough to justify this year, locking in one of the elite options at either position can give your roster a significant edge.
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Last updated: Monday, August 4
Round 1, Picks 1-12: Draft a running back or wide receiver
The objective in Round 1 is to draft the best available running back or wide receiver. Ideally, that’s Ja’Marr Chase, but if he’s already off the board, pivot to an elite running back like Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs, or the next-best wide receivers. It’s too early to consider a quarterback or tight end at this point. Later rounds offer plenty of flexibility to adjust your approach based on what position you address here.
Top Target: Ja’Marr Chase
Chase led all wide receivers in fantasy points and fantasy points per game last season. He’s consistently graded as a top-10 wide receiver, with his fantasy performance elevated by his environment. The Bengals made no changes to the coaching staff impacting Chase, the quarterback room, the wide receiver room or the tight end room. This puts Chase in one of the most pass-friendly environments in the NFL, catching passes from the best passer. While we should expect regression from anyone who finishes first in fantasy points, the lack of changes in Cincinnati should help minimize the regression.
Possible Targets: Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Brian Thomas Jr., Puka Nacua, Nico Collins
Round 2, Picks 13-24: Draft a wide receiver or Bucky Irving
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