Fantasy Football 2025 First-Round Mock Draft, Projections and Top Team Names

Who is the No. 1 pick who all fantasy managers should target at the top of their drafts this year?

As opposed to other seasons, where running backs dominated the early rounds, the increased role of wide receivers in offenses around the league, and the numbers they are putting up each year, has seen them emerge as legitimate top picks.

Their ability to haul in passes from elite quarterbacks, contribute to the run game via end-arounds, and find the end zone amid increasingly complex and creative offensive schemes makes them every bit as valuable as the best halfbacks.

Which sit at the top of draft order and do they eclipse the best running backs entering the 2025 fantasy season?

Find out in this preview.

Top Team Names

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Some top team names for this fantasy season, according to Fantasy Pros, are:

Bed, Bath, and Bijan

Breece's Pieces

We Built This Griddy

Livin' LaPorta Loca

Henry Given Sunday

I'm Sorry Smith Jaxon

Nacua Mutata

D. Adams Family

Olave Garden

Apukalypse Now

Raheemian Rhapsody

Dude, Where's Lamar

Brockback Mountain

Pitts and Giggles

It Hurts So Good

Purdy Fly for a White Guy

Henrything is Possible

First Round Mock Draft and Point Projections

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The first round mock draft for PPR leagues is as follows:

1. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals (395 points)
2. Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta Falcons (350 points)
3. Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings (320 points)
4. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys (300 points)
5. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Detroit Lions (300 points)
6. Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants (275 points)
7. Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers (270 points)
8. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Detroit Lions (260 points)
9. Nico Collins, WR, Houston Texans (250 points)
10. Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles (250 points)
11. Puka Nacua, WR, Los Angeles Rams (250 points)
12. Derrick Henry, RB, Baltimore Ravens (240 points)

Is Bijan Robinson This Year's Fantasy MVP?

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As Robinson goes, so does the Atlanta Falcons offense.

The team found that out last season, when it struggled early on to find the right role for the second-year running back. Once it finally did, fans and fantasy managers found out how valuable the former Texas Longhorn would ultimately be.

Robinson finished the 2024 season with 304 carries, 1456 yards, 14 rushing touchdowns, 72 receptions, 431 yards, and a receiving touchdown. He concluded the year with 341.7 points in PPR leagues.

Imagine what he can accomplish in a season where he enters with his role clearly defined and a coaching staff that now understands that he is every bit the centerpiece of the offense that many expected him to be right out of college.

Now add to that the fact that he has seen "extended work" with the wide receiving corps and you have a player whose impact on the offensive side of the ball, and in fantasy leagues, will only be greater in 2025.

Barring injury, or a sudden explosion in pass attempts, completions, and touchdowns resulting in an MVP-like season from second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr., Robinson is the lifeblood of the Falcons offense, and organization, and will have plenty of opportunities to be the No. 1 player in fantasy this season.

Even amid the influx of wide receivers in the top 10.

All stats via FantasyPros.com.