Fantasy Football 2025 Updated Rankings and Advice for Team Names

Kristopher KnoxAug 18, 2025

With the second week of the 2025 NFL preseason officially over, managers are in the thick of fantasy draft season. It's wise to wait until just before the start of the regular season to draft, but the season will kick off in mere weeks.

Only one week of preseason action remains, roster cuts are due on August 26, and the regular season will open with the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles on September 4.

For managers who haven't spent the offseason studying, it's cram time. We're here to help with some updated point-per-reception (PPR) rankings, a look at the latest buzz from preseason Week 2 and a little advice for crafting the perfect team name.

Latest Week 2 Buzz

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Chargers WR Tre Harris

The second week of the preseason brought a few fantasy-related developments, though several starters were held out of the action.

We saw a few incredible throws from Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward, even though his numbers (2-of-7 for 42 yards) weren't impressive. The No. 1 overall pick has the tools to be special, he will be Tennessee's Week 1 starter, and he could be worth a bench spot in larger leagues.

Rookie second-round pick Tre Harris finally had a standout game for the Los Angeles Chargers, finishing with six catches for 85 yards. While the Chargers did bring back Keenan Allen this offseason, Harris has a good chance to establish himself as Justin Herbert's No. 2 target opposite Ladd McConkey.

The Las Vegas Raiders saw the potential of their first-round rookie, Ashton Jeanty. The star running back out of Boise State looked terrific against the San Francisco 49ers, finishing with 33 rushing yards, a 4.7 yards-per-carry average, one rushing touchdown and one reception.

Jeanty projects as one of the NFL's few every-down backs this season. He's trending as a second-round selection who could even garner first-round consideration.

Former Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb isn't likely to be drafted highly following two injury-hampered seasons. However, he fared well for the Houston Texans in Week 2, averaging 5.0 yards per carry and logging one reception. With Joe Mixon still battling an ankle injury, Chubb could see a fairly significant workload early in 2025 and perhaps throughout the season.

Mixon's situation is one to watch between now and fantasy drafts, and he should probably be avoided altogether until there's more clarity. Dameon Pierce and rookie fourth-round pick Woody Marks also deserve some consideration in Houston's backfield.

Updated PPR Positional Rankings

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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson

Quarterback

Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders
Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Bo Nix, Denver Broncos
Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals
Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers
Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys

Running Back

Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons
Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions
Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers
Ashton Jeanty, Las Vegas Raiders
Chase Brown, Cincinnati Bengals
Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens
Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers
Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts
De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins
Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams
Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints
Kenneth Walker III, Seattle Seahawks
James Cook, Buffalo Bills

Wide Receiver

Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals
CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys
Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions
Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams
Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars
Drake London, Atlanta Falcons
Nico Collins, Houston Texans
Malik Nabers, New York Giants
Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers
A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks
Davante Adams, Los Angeles Rams
Marvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals
Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos
Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders
Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals
DK Metcalf, Pittsburgh Steelers
DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles

Tight End

Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders
Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals
George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers
Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs
Evan Engram, Denver Broncos
Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions
T.J. Hockenson, Minnesota Vikings
Jake Ferguson, Dallas Cowboys
Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens
Tucker Kraft, Green Bay Packers
David Njoku, Cleveland Browns
Tyler Warren, Indianapolis Colts

Team Names

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Titans QB Cam Ward

Managers who want to add a personalized touch to their fantasy team usually look for a creative and memorable name. It's not a requirement, of course, but there's something fun about giving league-mates a chuckle while soaring past them toward a fantasy championship.

The traditional method for crafting a fantasy name is combining a player's name with a common phrase, title or pop-culture reference. However, managers can take things a step further by considering a theme that speaks to them. Whether managers have a passion for music, film, television or just bad puns, they should be able to find a name that works for them.

Of course, that's the most important aspect of the team-naming process. This is your team. Make it yours.

Here are a few suggestions based on some of this year's projected fantasy stars:

Cam I Get a Witness

Chuckin' Darts

Beg, Burrow and Steal

Bo Money

Geno Wonder You Lost

Lamar Wars

Kickin' Ashton

Hampton Getaway

Saquon and Done

High-Speed Kamara