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Forbes
13 hours ago
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- Forbes
Sophomore WR Breakouts For 2025 Fantasy Football
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 27: Adonai Mitchell #10 of the Indianapolis Colts lines up before the snap ... More during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by) The 2024 wide receiver class was great for fantasy football last year. Now that we've seen a year from the 2024 rookie class let's break down what other players will break out for 2025 fantasy football. This list will contain the bull case for players who have not already dominated yet relative to expectations in fantasy football. Outside of Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr, Xavier Worthy, and Ladd McConkey, there are not a ton of big names left. Not only can you find value in seeing which players are on this list, but take note of the players who aren't. Keon Coleman, Ja'Lynn Polk, Xavier Legette, and Rome Odunze are not on this list for a reason. Sophomore WR Breakouts For 2025 Fantasy Football Starting with Marvin Harrison Jr, he's an easy name to put down, but it needs to be said. With how good Nabers and Thomas looked, it was a bit disappointing that the highest-drafted receiver didn't have the same elite stats. That said, let's calm down. Harrison is just 22 years old, and he was an elite prospect coming out of Ohio State. In 2024, Harrison had 62 catches for 885 yards and eight touchdowns. This is a good rookie season, and it puts him in the perfect position to have a massive year two. With a bit of natural development and another year to build chemistry with Kyler Murray, Harrison is set up well for 2025. SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 8: Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall #14 of the San Francisco 49ers ... More stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, at Levi's Stadium on December 8, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by) Ricky Pearsall didn't have much of a chance to be productive as a rookie, given his circumstances. Pearsall was shot leading up to the NFL season, which is a good reason to throw away his 2024 campaign entirely. While Pearsall only played in 11 games, he looked great down the stretch. In fact, in all games where Pearsall had at least six targets, he had 17 points or more. It's a small sample size, but in the final two weeks of the season, Pearsall had 28.7 and 18.9 points. With Brandon Aiyuk recovering from his ACL and MCL injury last season, Pearsall has the opportunity to become the WR1 or WR2 on a good 49ers offense. While the two players ahead of Adonai Mitchell are a lot safer projections, there's a path for him to produce in 2025. Mitchell was drafted with the 52nd overall pick (round two) of the 2024 NFL Draft, giving him strong team investment. Although the Indianapolis Colts wide receiver room is fairly crowded with Josh Downs and Michael Pittman in town, Mitchell had a strong rookie season. Although the box score stats won't blow you away, Mitchell was 9th in ESPN's open score last season. This tells me that Mitchell is getting open, but the quarterback play isn't good enough to get him the ball. While Anthony Richardson is likely going to start for the Colts next year, Daniel Jones is now on the team as well. Jones has a lower ceiling, but he's shown more accuracy than Richardson so far. With Mitchell, he has a real chance to break out if something falls his way. Mitchell either needs Richardson or Jones to take a big step. While that's not a sure thing by any means, I'm betting on the talent of Mitchell in 2025 fantasy football.
Yahoo
18 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Ex-New York Giants QB boldly predicted to win Comeback Player of the Year Award
The Daniel Jones era came to an end midway through the 2024 season for the New York Giants, and it was the right move for both sides. Though the Giants had already signed him to a $160 million contract during the prior offseason, the fit simply wasn't working for either side. Now, Jones is with the Indianapolis Colts and has a chance to take the starting job from the polarizing Anthony Richardson. Advertisement In a way-too-early bold predictions article from Jeffri Chadiha of Jones was predicted to win the Comeback Player of the Year Award with his new team. Now, Jones gets to work with a creative offensive head coach in Shane Steichen, who happens to be the same man who helped take Jalen Hurts from raw talent to MVP-caliber quarterback in Philadelphia. Steichen likes quarterbacks who can move, and his time with Hurts proved that he could think outside of the box when it comes to maximizing a signal-caller's strengths. Steichen easily could be the man to take Jones to another level, especially when considering the Colts have better skill players and offensive line play than Jones ever enjoyed in New York. Nobody saw Darnold taking off when he arrived in Minnesota. Jones could do similar things in Indy if he stays healthy. While it's true the Colts probably have a better offensive line than what Jones has had to work with in New York, they've never had an elite talent like Malik Nabers in the receiver room. He should get the benefit of a solid rushing attack with Jonathan Taylor leading the way there as well. It would be quite the narrative for general manager Joe Schoen if Jones wound up reviving his career and winning the award just one season after Saquon Barkley went nuclear and entered the MVP conversation. It would take a lot for Jones to reach that level again with the Colts, but the Giants are now focused on their new direction with Russell Wilson and Jaxson Dart under center. This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Ex-Giants QB boldly predicted to win Comeback Player of the Year Award
USA Today
18 hours ago
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- USA Today
Indianapolis Colts appear twice on list of top 10 offenses since 2000
The Indianapolis Colts boast two of the NFL's best offenses since the year 2000, according to PFN's metrics. The Indianapolis Colts boast two of the NFL's best offenses since the year 2000, according to Pro Football Network's metrics. PFN recently analyzed the previous 25 years to find the league's best offenses during that span. To do this, PFN used their Offense+ metric, a weighted stat that takes into account yards per play, points per drive, turnover rate, success rate, and much more. On PFN's top 10 list, the Colts appeared twice. The first time was at No. 8 with the 2006 offense, which of course, helped the Colts in the Super Bowl that year. "The Colts' passing game was highly efficient, finishing with a 55.6% pass success rate and a +0.33 EPA per dropback," wrote PFN. "Indianapolis was elite on late downs, converting on 55% of its attempts. The offense also scored a touchdown on better than 66% of its red-zone trips." Overall, the Colts' offense that season averaged 26.6 points per game, which was the third-most in the NFL that year. By yards per play, they also ranked third, while Peyton Manning led the NFL in touchdowns and passer rating. Wide receivers Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne each surpassed 1,300 receiving yards, along with running back Joseph Addai eclipsing 1,000 yards on the ground. The Colts' second appearance on this list came at No. 3 with the 2004 offense. The Colts would go 12-4 that season, losing in the AFC Divisional round. "The Colts were firing on all cylinders in 2004, finishing the year with 6.7 yards per play and 2.78 points per drive," wrote PFN. "They had a 56.9% pass success rate, a 48.2% rush success rate, and a +0.26 EPA per play." This Colts' offense included four future Hall of Famers with Manning, Harrison, Wayne, and Edgerrin James. As noted by PFN, the Colts were first in scoring this season and second in yards. Manning would throw for over 4,500 yards with 49 touchdowns to just 10 interceptions, while leading the league in passer rating. Harrison and Wayne each eclipsed 1,100 receiving yards, with James totaling over 2,000 yards from scrimmage. Ranked ahead of the 2004 Colts were the 2007 New England Patriots at No.2 and then the 2020 Green Bay Packers at No. 1.
USA Today
19 hours ago
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- USA Today
Ex-New York Giants QB boldly predicted to win Comeback Player of the Year Award
The Daniel Jones era came to an end midway through the 2024 season for the New York Giants, and it was the right move for both sides. Though the Giants had already signed him to a $160 million contract during the prior offseason, the fit simply wasn't working for either side. Now, Jones is with the Indianapolis Colts and has a chance to take the starting job from the polarizing Anthony Richardson. In a way-too-early bold predictions article from Jeffri Chadiha of Jones was predicted to win the Comeback Player of the Year Award with his new team. Now, Jones gets to work with a creative offensive head coach in Shane Steichen, who happens to be the same man who helped take Jalen Hurts from raw talent to MVP-caliber quarterback in Philadelphia. Steichen likes quarterbacks who can move, and his time with Hurts proved that he could think outside of the box when it comes to maximizing a signal-caller's strengths. Steichen easily could be the man to take Jones to another level, especially when considering the Colts have better skill players and offensive line play than Jones ever enjoyed in New York. Nobody saw Darnold taking off when he arrived in Minnesota. Jones could do similar things in Indy if he stays healthy. While it's true the Colts probably have a better offensive line than what Jones has had to work with in New York, they've never had an elite talent like Malik Nabers in the receiver room. He should get the benefit of a solid rushing attack with Jonathan Taylor leading the way there as well. It would be quite the narrative for general manager Joe Schoen if Jones wound up reviving his career and winning the award just one season after Saquon Barkley went nuclear and entered the MVP conversation. It would take a lot for Jones to reach that level again with the Colts, but the Giants are now focused on their new direction with Russell Wilson and Jaxson Dart under center.
Newsweek
20 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Ex-Giants QB Projected To Land Major Honor in 2025 Season
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Heading into the 2025 season, one player with a lot to prove is Daniels Jones. As he gears up for the next chapter of his career, the former New York Giants quarterback is projected to take home a notable honor. Despite recently signing him to a sizable contract, the Giants decided to end their experiment with Jones last season. After posting a 2-8 record through his first 10 starts, the front office felt they had no choice but to waive the No. 6 overall pick. Jones' time in New York came to an end with a 24-44-1 record across 70 starts. Since the Giants moved on from Jones, he's managed to land on his feet. He finished out the 2024 campaign with the Minnesota Vikings, though he never saw the field. Upon hitting the free agent market, he opted to sign a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts. Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass during the Indianapolis Colts OTAs at Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center on May 28, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass during the Indianapolis Colts OTAs at Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center on May 28, 2025 in Indianapolis, more: Ex-Giants QB Praised After Strong First Impression With New Team Landing with the Colts gives Jones a window of opportunity to get his career back on track. Anthony Richardson has struggled to stay healthy, which means the two will likely battle for the starting spot in training camp. Still months away from the 2025 season getting underway, one analyst thinks Jones is going to bounce back in a big way in 2025. In a recent column for Jeffri Chadiha listed an array of bold predictions for the upcoming season. Among the most bold takes was that Jones was going to be the next recipient of the Comeback Player of the Year award. "Steichen easily could be the man to take Jones to another level," Chadiha wrote, via "Especially when considering the Colts have better skill players and offensive line play than Jones ever enjoyed in New York. Nobody saw Darnold taking off when he arrived in Minnesota. Jones could do similar things in Indy if he stays healthy." Read more: Giants QB Reveals Shocking Bonding Activity With Rookie Jaxson Dart Given his current situation, Jones is a prime candidate for CPOY this season. As a former top-ten pick who struggled early in his career, he now gets to embrace a change of scenery. Being in a new system with different offensive weapons around him could help unlock Jones' potential. Him having any sort of productive campaign with the Colts should have him in the mix for the award. If Jones wants any chance at making this prediction a reality, he has to take care of business in camp and the starting spot from Richardson. For more New York Giants and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
