Fantasy Football 2025 Sleeper RBs to Target in Updated Flex Rankings

The Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys will open up the 2025 NFL season on Thursday, meaning fantasy enthusiasts are quickly running out of time to prepare for drafts.

By now, though, most fantasy managers probably know who they're planning to target early. After all, they've probably been exposed to mock drafts and rankings for most of the offseason, even if they only gave a sporadic glance at the fantasy landscape.

The challenge on draft day, though, is uncovering those late-round gems who can help protect against the unknown and turn a playoff-caliber squad into a champion.

With this in mind, let's examine some sleeper RBs to consider in point-per-reception (PPR) leagues this season.

Updated PPR Flex Rankings

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Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase

1. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
2. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys
3. Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings
4. Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta Falcons
5. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Detroit Lions
6. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Detroit Lions
7. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Las Vegas Raiders
8. Nico Collins, WR, Houston Texans
9. Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants
10. Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
11. Puka Nacua, WR, Los Angeles Rams
12. Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
13. Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers
14. Drake London, WR, Atlanta Falcons
15. A.J. Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
16. Ladd McConkey, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
17. Trey McBride, TE, Arizona Cardinals
18. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seattle Seahawks
19. Brock Bowers, TE, Las Vegas Raiders
20. De'Von Achane, RB, Miami Dolphins
21. Derrick Henry, RB, Baltimore Ravens
22. Chase Brown, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
23. Bucky Irving, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
24. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colts
25. Tyreek Hill, WR, Miami Dolphins
26. Josh Jacobs, RB, Green Bay Packers
27. George Kittle, TE, San Francisco 49ers
28. Garrett Wilson, WR, New York Jets
29. Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
30. Davante Adams, WR, Los Angeles Rams
31. Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
32. Terry McLaurin, WR, Washington Commanders
33. Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Arizona Cardinals
34. Kyren Williams, RB, Los Angeles Rams
35. Courtland Sutton, WR, Denver Broncos
36. Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints
37. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Carolina Panthers
38. DK Metcalf, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
39. James Cook, RB, Buffalo Bills
40. Kenneth Walker III, RB, Seattle Seahawks
41. Omarion Hampton, RB, Los Angeles Chargers
42. D.J. Moore, WR, Chicago Bears
43. DeVonta Smith, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
44. Jaylen Waddle, WR, Miami Dolphins
45. Calvin Ridley, WR, Tennessee Titans
46. Xavier Worthy, WR, Kansas City Chiefs
47. George Pickens, WR, Dallas Cowboys
48. Chuba Hubbard, RB, Carolina Panthers
49. Jameson Williams, WR, Detroit Lions
50. Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets

*Flex incorporates RB, WR and TE rankings.

Tyrone Tracy Jr., New York Giants

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New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. isn't a sleeper in the traditional sense. Ranked within the top 100, the second-year back is on the radar of many fantasy fanatics. However, he's still being undervalued by most.

Tracy didn't open last season as New York's starter, but by season's end, he was a high-volume running back who helped carry many fantasy teams into the postseason. Though he only started 12 of 17 games, Tracy finished with 38 receptions, 1,123 scrimmage yards and six touchdowns.

The Giants did add fourth-round running back Cam Skattebo to the mix this offseason, but there's a good chance the rookie cuts into Devin Singletary's workload more than Tracy's.

Consider Tracy a high-end flex option that should be targeted higher than his current average draft position (ADP) of 73.

Javonte Williams, Dallas Cowboys

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Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams also has an ADP just inside of the top 100 (barely), but he's being overlooked even more than Tracy is.

The concern is understandable. Williams hasn't looked like the same explosive back he was before his 2022 ACL tear, and the Cowboys haven't had a consistent ground game in years. Still, Williams is widely expected to be the starter over Miles Sanders and rookie fifth-round pick Jaydon Blue.

Starters, even for bad teams, should be getting picked higher than Williams is. Add in the fact that he's a capable receiving back (52 catches in 2024), and Williams feels like a bona fide sleeper.

With a defense that wasn't good in 2024 and will now play without Micah Parsons, Dallas is likely to do a lot of throwing this season.

Chris Rodriguez Jr., Washington Commanders

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Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. is a true deep sleeper whom managers should be looking to snag in the final few rounds.

Rookie Bill Croskey-Merritt has garnered all of the hype this offseason and is expected by most to start for the Commanders in Week 1. The Arizona product shined in the preseason before sitting out the finale with most of Washington's starters.

Washington also likes its backfield enough that it traded Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers.

However, Rodriguez shouldn't be overlooked. He averaged 4.9 yards per carry last season in limited action and figures to be a power complement to Croskey-Merritt and Austin Ekeler. He could have a far bigger role than many expect, and he could steal a lot of Washington's goal-line work.

With an ADP over 200, Rodriguez can likely be snapped just before defenses and kickers.

*ADP via FantasyPros.