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10 rankings risers and fallers + top 5 player insights

June 25, 2025

Yooo!

I’m writing this while on vacation in Punta Cana so going to keep this one short and to the point today.

Fun fact about Punta Cana: the sun is strong here (I got burnt to a crisp on day 1).

Here’s what I got for you today:

Giddy up.

We updated our consensus rankings on Monday (as is tradition).

Here are some notable risers and fallers from the past week:

+6 📈 Stefon Diggs (152 ➡️ 146)
+8 📈 Cedric Tillman (164 ➡️ 156)
+7 📈 Cade Otton (180 ➡️ 173)
+15 📈 Oronde Gadsden (258 ➡️ 243)
+15 📈 Dont'e Thornton (264 ➡️ 249)

-5 📉 Javonte Williams (146 ➡️ 151)
-5 📉 Ray Davis (156 ➡️ 161)
-8 📉 Blake Corum (176 ➡️ 184)
-6 📉 Jaleel McLaughlin (224 ➡️ 230)
-10 📉 Tez Johnson (279 ➡️ 289)

Note: If you don’t see the correct “Last updated: 6/23/2025” date, try clearing the cache or opening the rankings in an incognito window.

Drake Maye averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game from Week 6 through Week 17 in his rookie season despite a poor supporting cast
Demonstrated strong rushing ability with 421 rushing yards last season, with potential for more based on his college performance of 698 rushing yards
Expected to benefit from improved offensive line and additions of Stefon Diggs and Kyle Williams, with experts predicting a potential breakout in 2025

Chiefs rookie RB brings unique skillset as a converted wide receiver with 4.39 speed
Generated significant big plays at SMU with 19 plays of 20+ yards
Despite smaller frame, shows ability to fight off tacklers and play bigger than size
Immediate potential as third-down option due to pass-catching background

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is described as a ridiculous value in dynasty, with the hosts projecting a WR1 season featuring 95 catches, 1,400 yards, and nine touchdowns.
JSN is expected to see an increased target share and more high-value looks in a new offensive system, making him a strong buy in startups and trades.
The hosts recommend pivoting down to JSN from higher-end assets, predicting that his value will be much higher a year from now after a breakout 2025 season.

Jakobi Meyers is being drafted as the WR39 despite finishing as WR19 last year (missing two games) and posting four straight top-30 fantasy seasons.
He’s produced with a revolving door of subpar quarterbacks, but now gets Geno Smith, which the host sees as a significant upgrade.
The Raiders’ offense may see less volume, but the host expects better efficiency and more big plays, noting Meyers had 20 catches of 20+ yards last season—more than Ja'Marr Chase, Drake London, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and others.
Even with Brock Bowers and new additions, the host doesn’t see real threats to Meyers’ role and expects higher quality targets and more touchdown upside.
The host calls Meyers one of the most undervalued receivers at his ADP and is happy to draft him at WR39.

Kincaid's numbers dipped in 2024 (44 catches, 448 yards, 2 TDs) due to reported knee and collarbone injuries
Despite limited snap share (57.5%), Kincaid ranked eighth in position target share and sixth in air yards share
Josh Allen has acknowledged the need to improve chemistry with Kincaid, and the Bills' lack of pass-catching additions suggests a larger role for him this season

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That’s all for today!

See ya pizza,

Joe

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