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11 player stats + notes you need to know

January 22, 2025

Yooo! What a weekend of football. The NFL slate was so good I forgot there was a National Championship in College Football on Monday. Feel like they need to fix that timing for next year…

I have 11 player stats + notes for you this week. Let me know what you think about this updated newsletter format!

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Quarterbacks:

Jalen Milroe 👶 

  • Jalen Milroe, a former four-star recruit from Texas, led Alabama to the National Championship game in 2023 with 2,834 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions, plus 531 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns

  • In his 2024 season under Kalen DeBoer's offense, Milroe posted 2,844 passing yards with 16 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, and improved his rushing production to 726 yards with 20 rushing touchdowns

  • Milroe showcases excellent athleticism and arm strength, with the ability to make all throws and work effectively from the pocket while maintaining the capability to extend plays

  • Despite his physical talents, Milroe struggles with mechanical consistency and accuracy, particularly under pressure where he maintained a 43.5% completion rate over the past two seasons

  • NFL draft projection places Milroe as a potential first or second-round pick, with evaluators noting his sky-high potential if he can improve his weight transfer, touch passes, and processing speed

Quinn Ewers 👶 

  • Quinn Ewers, a Texas native and former five-star recruit, transferred from Ohio State to Texas, where he compiled a 27-9 career record as a three-year starter

  • His 2024 season saw him throw for 3,472 yards with a 65.8% completion rate, 31 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions before declaring for the draft

  • Ewers shows strengths in quick processing, decisiveness, and smooth throwing mechanics, particularly excelling in play-action passes and underneath throws

  • Despite his success, concerns include his slight frame, lack of elite arm talent, and ball security issues with 20 career fumbles (10 in his final season)

  • Initially considered a potential first-round pick, Ewers is now projected as a Day 2 selection (Round 2/Round 3) in the upcoming NFL Draft

Running Backs:

  • Estime finished strong with 8.1 fantasy points per game over the final three weeks, including two games with 9.4+ points

  • Could take over as Denver's early downs back with Javonte Williams entering free agency

  • Analysts predict he might become Sean Payton's new Mark Ingram, though team likely to add competition through NFL Draft

  • Shows versatility as a modern NFL running back with fresh legs due to shared backfield usage

  • Demonstrated resilience by having his best yards per attempt average after returning from foot injury

  • Projects as a three-down back with significant upside potential in the NFL

  • Hubbard emerged as a league-winner in 2024 with 1,195 yards and 10 touchdowns, plus 43 receptions

  • Finished as RB13 in PPR formats (points per game) with six 20+ point performances and only four single-digit games

  • With Jonathon Brooks suffering a second ACL tear, Hubbard is projected to be the clear No. 1 RB and should be drafted in the top 18 running backs for 2025

Wide Receivers:

  • McMillan stands at 6-foot-5 and 212 pounds with impressive 4.46 40-yard speed

  • Projected to dominate NFL corners with his size advantage, similar to Mike Evans

  • Expected to succeed regardless of landing spot due to his combination of size and speed

  • Marvin Harrison Jr. posted respectable but underwhelming numbers as the 4th overall pick, with 62 receptions, 885 yards, and eight touchdowns

  • Harrison Jr.'s performance was overshadowed by receivers drafted after him, as Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr., Ladd McConkey, and Brock Bowers all surpassed 1,000 receiving yards

  • Despite being drafted as WR8 in fantasy drafts, Harrison Jr. finished as just WR30 while playing all games

  • With Tyreek Hill potentially leaving Miami and Odell Beckham Jr. being released, Malik Washington is positioned to step up and contribute for the Dolphins in 2025

  • The 2024 6th-round rookie finished with 26 receptions and 223 receiving yards in his first season

  • Washington is described as very physical despite his size and difficult to tackle, drawing comparisons to a 'Steve Smith-light' type of player

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Tight Ends:

  • LaPorta dropped from TE1 in 2023 (11.5 half-PPR points per game) to TE9 in 2024 (9.0 half-PPR points per game)

  • After a slow start and Week 5 bye, LaPorta improved significantly, averaging 10.6 half-PPR points per game in his final 13 games

  • In his post-bye performance, LaPorta posted impressive stats including a 16.8% target share and 54 receptions

  • While unlikely to finish as TE1 in 2025 due to Brock Bowers' emergence, LaPorta has potential for a top-three finish at the position

Tyler Warren 👶 

  • Versatile tight end who recorded one passing touchdown, eight receiving touchdowns, and four rushing touchdowns in 2024

  • Impressive physical attributes at 6-foot-6 and 267 pounds with 4.68 40-yard speed

  • Posted a notable 17-reception game against USC and shows strong yards after catch ability

  • Johnson ranked as TE17 in 2024, averaging 5.8 half-point PPR fantasy points per game

  • Over the final five weeks with Saints' top receivers injured, he averaged 5.4 targets and 7.9 fantasy points, scoring 9.6+ points in 60% of games

  • Due to Saints' salary cap constraints, Johnson might play elsewhere in 2025, with analysts suggesting Denver as a potential landing spot for TE1 value

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That’s all for this week!

See ya pizza,

Joe

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