We break down the best receivers in this year's class.
We examine a pair of possible trades.
We discuss four more receivers and what to do with them in your dynasty leagues.
Ryan reviews the first few rounds of the latest dynasty startup ADP, including rookies.
We answer your dynasty questions.
We offer up some answers to your dynasty questions.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
Ryan shares the most recent startup ADP for 1QB dynasty leagues.
We discuss some dynasty talking points entering the new year.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week 17.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week 16.
A redo of 2024 dynasty rookie drafts, with the hindsight of their performances so far this season.
Ryan McDowell shares his biggest takeaways from week 14.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week 13.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week eleven.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week ten.
We look back at the week that was.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week eight.
Ryan McDowell shares his biggest takeaways from week seven.
We offer up some potential moves to make for all types of dynasty rosters.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week seven.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week four.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week three.
Ryan McDowell shares his takeaways from week two.
We break down the target share data from week one.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week two.
We look at seven different categories we should be thinking about.
Cody Mortensen picks out some wide receiver targets.
We break down all we learned from the preseason.
What was dynasty social media talking about this week?
We finish off our rookie draft series with the picks at the top of the first round.
We discuss a pair of dynasty trade questions received in the DLF mailbag.
We consider a dynasty startup strategy than invests heavily in the running back position.
We pick out some potential value quarterbacks you may want to target.
We break down another of your possible draft strategies in a superflex startup.
Dan Meylor recaps his experience with the League Tycoon platform as a commish and manager after completing the rookie draft and free...
Norm Cruz reviews the All-22 strategy he developed in FFPC high-stakes dynasty leagues.
We examine the value of owning more that one top tight end.
We examine recent dynasty ADP to find thirteen potential league-winning stacks in superflex leagues.
We continue with our 2024 “Perfect Draft” strategy series, focusing on how to win your startup dynasty drafts. Anyone who has followed...
A guide to how to navigate a balanced strategy in a superflex startup draft.
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Ryan provides a recent update on dynasty trade values for superflex leagues.
If you are drafting for value, what might an ideal startup draft look like?
We look at three ideal startup drafts for dynasty players looking to win now in superflex leagues.
Which side of this trade would you prefer?
We pick out some of the biggest risers and fallers in dynasty ADP in June.
Ryan looks at the long term value of eight players who have stood out during OTAs.
We evaluate the NFC North, ranking position groups, and making a few predictions.
We open up the mailbag to answer your dynasty fantasy football questions.
Kevin White groups receivers by type before outlining which 2024 rookies you should keep your eyes on.
We break down the most valuable dynasty assets and which players have been changing value in recent times.
Ryan compares and contrasts three pairs of dynasty doppelgangers, currently having matching ADPs.
We begin to look at some potential busts from this year's draft class.
You own the 1.01 in your superflex rookie draft. Who are you picking?
Shane Hallam breaks down his own seven-round NFL mock draft to determine what the rookie landscape might look like.
We take a look at the notable running backs in this year's class.
A dynasty superflex startup mock draft based on March ADP.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
Addison Hayes picks out some of his favorite players to buy in dynasty leagues right now.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
Which players could be hitting the free agent market next summer and what do their futures look like?
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We examine the top of each positional in terms of ADP data, and pick out the biggest risers and fallers.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
An early look at the first four rounds of 2024 mock draft ADP.
We review the week and year that was.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week 16 to find an edge in week 17.
We review the week that was.
We discuss some of the best young players in football.
An analysis of the Rahsee Rice breakout potential.
Ryan returns with his statistical analysis for week sixteen.
We explore the target share data that could help in your lineup decisions this week.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week 14 to find an edge in week 15.
Ryan McDowell shares his takeaways from the week, and dynasty thoughts for your eyes only.
We break down some of the interesting target share stats you need to know.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week 12 to find an edge in week 13.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week 11 to find an edge in week 12.
We break down some of the more interesting usage numbers.
What does the latest target and regression trend data tell us?
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week five by position.
We roundup the top fantasy performances in week three by position.
We break down the impact of the latest big injuries after another devastating week.
We roundup the top fantasy performances in week two by position.
Which players should you be looking to acquire after the week one action?
Which tight ends have been on the move in recent dynasty ADP?
We review the injuries to key players based on their current ADP.
We break down some players late in ADP or rankings who might be worth noting.
What should you do in your rookie draft if you hold an early second-round pick?
Eric Hardter picks out some buys, sells, and holds from the NFC North.
We weigh up your options in your rookie draft ahead of the start of the season.
Peter Howard shares a recent dynasty startup draft and how his picks compared to rankings and ADP.
C2C managers should beware when trying to draft the next big thing before they take a college snap.
We focus on each rookie's situation, talent, opportunity, risk, and market to provide post-draft analysis for dynasty managers.
We look at the outlook for the NFC North, including some dynasty predictions.
We compare ADP and DLF rankings to work out which wide receivers are valued differently.
We examine the veteran winners and losers from the NFC North after the 2023 NFL Draft.
We examine some recent trades for the Amon-Ra St. Brown and what the value looks like.
We look at some risers and fallers in ADP, focusing this time on wide receivers.
We take a look at the options from the 4th spot in 2023 rookie drafts.
We break down a full superflex startup mock draft this week.
We open up the mailbag to answer your questions.
A mock draft based on the most recent dynasty ADP.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
We answer your weekly mailbag questions!
Jeff Mueller examines some wide receivers recovering from injuries last season and what we can expect moving forward.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
Stay up to date with all the news and notes from the 2023 NFL Combine
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We look into your possible options with a mid-second-round pick in rookie drafts this year.
We look back on ADP data from this time last year compared to now. Which wide receivers have risen or fallen?
We break down the latest values from our Dynasty Trade Analyzer.
We look through the first few rounds of our January startup ADP. Which players are at the top?
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
Who have been the biggest dynasty breakouts and busts at this point in the season?
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We examine some projected young breakout stars and if they have lived up to expectations.
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We examine some dynasty breakouts and busts early in the season.
What are some of the intriguing dynasty story lines heading into week five?
We round up the top players at each position so far this season and what to expect moving forward.
We round up the latest injuries affecting your dynasty rosters.
We trawl through the top dynasty waiver wire options this week.
We round up the latest big injuries and their dynasty implications.
Corey Spala is back to discuss some of the more intriguing dynasty storylines this week.
We break down how some of the most intriguing players in devy and dynasty fantasy football are progressing.
Who are the fantasy leaders so far? What can we expect from their upcoming matchups?
We pick out some potential moves to make to improve your dynasty rosters.
We cover all the important news from week one in the way we know best.
We take a look at week one of the preseason.
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Which players from each NFC North team should you buy, sell or hold?
We focus on some specific questions from last week's Ask DLF show.
We bring you our initial dynasty fantasy football rookie rankings
We review the winners and losers from day one.
We break down day one of a very interesting start to the NFL Draft.
We look at some potential landing spots for quarterbacks and running backs.
We pit two young receivers against each other - who would you prefer to own in your dynasty leagues?
We cover the latest mock featuring an important window of players.
We look at two players who had impressive rookie seasons but will now have more competition in the receiver room.
We look at three young players who have promise but may be worth selling in dynasty leagues.
We break down this year's group of free agents.
We cover three top rookie receiving performances from 2021 and consider these players' values moving forward.
We open up the mailbag to answer your dynasty-related questions.
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A year from now, Bijan Robinson looks like a coveted asset.
We examine a Detroit team lacking overall talent. However, do they have strong dynasty assets?
Tyler Justin Karp answers your dynasty questions.
We break down the latest values from our Trade Analyzer.
Another Monday morning mock draft, this time featuring players from the 2020 and 2021 rookie classes.
We open up the DLF Mailbag to begin an off-season of answering your dynasty questions.
We offer up the final Six Pack of the regular season.
We review the rookies and the week that was.
Is Detroit's impressive rookie going to increase in value? Is it worth cashing out now?
Which tweets caught our eye this week?
We look back on a wild past ten days.
The season is nearing its end, but your work is not done.
What are some dynasty moves you can make right now?
We break down two high-profile rookie names.
We examine a few players who stepped up this week and may be available to pick up in your dynasty leagues.
We can learn a lot from a bad situation.
We round up the most notable fantasy-relevant injuries.
We examine a few players to target after injuries hit the league again on Sunday.
We cover week one the way we know best.
Should we bank on Amon-Ra St. Brown's potential? Or was his fourth-round selection enough to put us off?
Our IDP staff put together a superflex rookie mock draft with defensive players included.
We break down a post-draft superflex rookie mock, kicking off with round three.
We review round two of our first post-draft mock
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Looking ahead at what promises to be an exciting day two.
We continue our final pre-draft rookie mock with a breakdown of the second-round selections.
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Could Amon-Ra St. Brown be an excellent value pick in your rookie drafts?
We examine where this year's IDPs will fit in rookie drafts with offensive players.
We break down the second round of a recent DLF staff rookie mock draft.
Bruce Matson examines the market share data from the 2020 college season and picks out prospects to watch.
We take a look at the next set of rookie wide receivers.
Over the last few weeks, we've painted an overview of the quarterback and running back prospects entering the dynasty landscape this April. From player summaries to class comparisons to rookie draft projections, we've assessed both "backfield" positions and drawn some actionable inclusions. So far, the quarterback class was somewhere slightly "below average," while the running back class has huge potential for both top-tier upside and valuable depth.
Now we come to the wide receivers. Arguably the most important position in (non-superflex) dynasty, especially in rookie drafts and prospect evaluation. As with the running backs, this class is relatively deep at wideout, so we'll be breaking them up into two articles. We'll cover the five names currently likely to go in the first round of rookie drafts here — though rankings and ADP will be fluid over the next few weeks — and the balance in the ensuing piece.
Before we dive into the names on 2025 draft boards, let's set the scene with a quick look at recent classes.
Class | Notable Players | Grade |
---|---|---|
2024 | Marvin Harrison Jr, Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas, Rome Odunze, Ladd McConkey, Xavier Worthy | A+ |
2023 | Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, Quentin Johnston, Jayden Reed, Rashee Rice, Tank Dell | B- |
2022 | Drake London, Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Jameson Williams, Christian Watson, George Pickens, Khalil Shakir | C+ |
2021 | Ja'Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle, DeVonta Smith, Nico Collins, Amon-Ra St. Brown | A |
2020 | Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, Brandon Aiyuk, Jerry Jeudy, Tee Higgins, Michael Pittman, | B+ |
Without question, 2024 was a revelation at wide receiver. A whopping seven prospects were taken in round one — Harrison, Nabers, Odunze, Thomas, Worthy, as well as Ricky Pearsall and Xavier Legette — and they combined for 451 receptions and 5,640 yards, both the most in history by a group of first-round rookie receivers. That doesn't even include Ladd McConkey, who went 34th overall but finished as a WR1. On that note, Thomas (WR4), Nabers (WR6), and McConkey (WR12, tied with Jerry Jeudy) all finished as WR1s and became the first rookie trio to each average 15+ PPR fantasy points per game. Those three guys, plus Harrison, are all currently going as top-12 wideouts in startup draft ADP. If Odunze and/or Worthy take steps forward in the coming years, this could easily go down as one of, if not the greatest class we've ever seen.
The year prior was a little less flashy. Yes, we got Puka Nacua at pick 177 overall (and at the very end of rookie drafts, if at all). Yes, several other players have made short runs at excellence over their first two seasons. And yes, JSN has shot up in value with the departure of DK Metcalf. Still, most of the class is "more WR2 than WR1" and has been depreciated by injury, suspension, and/or inconsistent play. One year further back gave us a 2022 class that has been decent but honestly disappointing. Drake London finally broke out in 2024, and both Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave have had good seasons, but neither of the OSU "stars" has truly materialized as elite, and most of the rest of the class has been spotty at best, busted at worst. Remember, this is the year that gave us Jahan Dotson at 16th overall and Treylon Burks at 18th, along with a gaggle of second-rounders that have done little to nothing.
The 2021 class was another solid one, with dynasty's current WR1, WR5, and WR8, plus two other WR2s, all entering the league that year. It wasn't the deepest class — the second round was highlighted by Elijah Moore and Rondale Moore — but the five stars are enough to earn it a solid A in the grading system. And 2020 was a mixed bag, producing Justin Jefferson (dynasty WR2) and CeeDee Lamb (WR3) at the top, but struggling to find much sticking power after that, with Tee Higgins (WR15) heading the rest of the class.
So where does the 2025 class stack up? We're going to have to dive in to find out.
There's a clear number one wide receiver in this class, and while he doesn't profile as a Jefferson or a Chase, he will be selected near the top of nearly every rookie draft this offseason.
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