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Top 10 PPR Receivers
Our top Wide Receivers for the 2025 season and their totals catches and yards…
Top 10 PPR Running Backs
Analyzing the best performance of the best running backs in 2024 gives us a glimpse into their potential in 2025
Top 5 Tight Ends
Who will come out on top at the Tight End position? Will we see a repeat of Brock Bowers at the top?
“It’s not about how many times you get knocked down, it’s about getting back up for the next play.”
Week 8 of the NFL
Week 8 brought a mix of big breakout performances and sobering injury news. A major blow to the Giants. Rookie Cam Skattebo (RB, New York Giants) carted off with a dislocated ankle in the second quarter of his team’s game, leading to immediate surgery and being ruled out for the remainder of the season. His promising rookie year ends with 410 rushing yards, 5 rushing TDs, 24 catches for 207 yards and 2 receiving TDs across eight games. Week 8 was the week of the running back. 4 RBs top the list of 5. It was supposed to be Tight End day but Tucker Kraft was the only top breakout of the week. He helped Green Bay to a 35-25 win against Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Here are the top 5 scorers in PPR
- Johnathan Taylor (RB) – 153 yards, 2 rushing TDs, 2 catches, 21 yards, 1 TD. = 37.4 PPR
- James Cook (RB) – 216 yards on the ground, 2 TDs = 33.6 PPR
- Saquon Barkley (RB) –150 yards, 1 TD, 4 catches, 24 yards, 1 TD. = 33.4 PPR
- Tucker Kraft (TE) – 7 catches, 143 yards, 2 TDs. = 33.3 PPR
- Breece Hall (RB) – 133 yards, 2 TDs, 2 catches, 14 yards, 1 TD. (1 passing TD- 4 yards) = 32.86 PPR
Fantasy managers were rewarded for trusting high-volume running backs and tight ends this week, and also the Jets got their 1st win of the season in a comeback win over the Bengals. 39-3
Week 7 of the NFL
Week 7 offered a mix of major wins, standout individual efforts, and some unexpected outcomes:
- The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 20–10 behind a dominant outing from Christian McCaffrey (129 rushing yards + 2 TDs + 7 catches for 72 receiving yards).
- The Cincinnati Bengals edged the Pittsburgh Steelers 33–31 in a Thursday night thriller — with Ja’Marr Chase catching a career-high 16 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown.
- The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings 28–22, propelled by a big game from DeVonta Smith (9 catches for 183 yards + 1 TD). AJ Brown had 4 catches 121 yards and 2 TDs
- The New York Jets lost 13–6 to the Carolina Panthers. Justin Fields got hurt and then benched. Tyrod Taylor will start next week
- Several teams surged, others faltered; matchups mattered (as always) and fantasy-relevant players benefited from both volume and favorable opposition.
🌟 Top 5 Fantasy Performers of Week 7
Here are five of the highest-scoring fantasy performers in Week 7, with available reception/yards stats:
| Rank | Player (Team / Position) | Fantasy Points* | Key Stats (Receptions/Yards) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian McCaffrey (RB, 49ers) | ~35.6 PPR pts Yardbarker+2NFL.com+2 | 24 carries for 129 rushing yards + 2 TDs; 7 catches for 72 receiving yards. NBC Sports |
| 2 | Ja’Marr Chase (WR, Bengals) | ~41.1 PPR pts DraftKings Network | 16 catches for 161 yards + 1 TD. SI |
| 3 | DeVonta Smith (WR, Eagles) | ~36.3 PPR pts Wolf Sports+1 | 9 catches for 183 yards + 1 TD. The Sporting Base |
| 4 | Jonathan Taylor (RB, Colts) | ~32.7 PPR pts Wolf Sports | While full catches/yards may not be detailed, he recorded a multi-TD performance and double-digit fantasy tally. Wolf Sports+1 |
| 5 | Keenan Allen (WR, Chargers) | ~31.8 PPR pts DraftKings Network | Catches and yardage not fully detailed in sources, but recognized among the top scoring WRs for the week. |
Week 6 of the NFL
The NFL slate in Week 6 was full of action — strong individual outings, upset wins, and a few power-shifts in team momentum.
- The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Detroit Lions 30-17, led by Patrick Mahomes completing 22 of 30 passes for 257 yards and three touchdowns, plus a rushing touchdown
- The Atlanta Falcons beat the Buffalo Bills 24-14 in a strong performance by Bijan Robinson, who amassed ~238 yards from scrimmage (170 rushing + 68 receiving) including an 81-yard rushing touchdown.
- The Carolina Panthers edged the Dallas Cowboys 30-27 thanks to a monster game by Rico Dowdle (183 rushing yards + 56 receiving yards + touchdown) and a breakout game from rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan.
- The Seattle Seahawks won 20-12 over the Jacksonville Jaguars, led by WR Jaxon Smith‑Njigba (8 catches for 162 yards, including a 61-yard TD).
- The Green Bay Packers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-18, powered by RB Josh Jacobs (93 rushing + 57 receiving = 150 yards from scrimmage, 2 rushing TDs) and WR Ja’Marr Chase catching 10 passes for 94 yards and a TD.
- Other notable games: the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 23-9, the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Baltimore Ravens 17-3, and the New England Patriots knocked off the New Orleans Saints 25-19.
WEEK 5 of the NFL
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38, Seattle Seahawks 35
✅ Bucs Win- Emeka Egbuka (TB, WR): 7 catches, 163 yards, 1 TD (~34.3 fantasy pts)
- Baker Mayfield (TB, QB): ~29.7 fantasy pts
- Carolina Panthers 34, Miami Dolphins 28
✅ Panthers Win- Rico Dowdle (CAR, RB): 3 catches, 28 receiving yards, plus strong rushing (~35.4 fantasy pts)
- 📈 Dowdle stepped up with Chuba Hubbard sidelined
- Indianapolis Colts 40, Las Vegas Raiders 6
✅ Colts Win- Jonathan Taylor (IND, RB): 3 catches, 20 yards, multiple TDs (~31.6 fantasy pts)
- 🐎 Taylor was dominant in a complete blowout
- Houston Texans 44, Baltimore Ravens 10
✅ Texans Win- C.J. Stroud (HOU, QB): ~28.76 fantasy pts
- 🔧 Stroud led a methodical offensive dismantling of the Ravens
- Jacksonville Jaguars 31, Kansas City Chiefs 28
✅ Jaguars Win- Chiefs’ high-powered offense couldn’t outpace Jags late
- No top 5 fantasy performer, but a notable game with potential mid-tier scorers
- Denver Broncos 24, Philadelphia Eagles 21
✅ Broncos Win- Denver ends Philly’s unbeaten streak
- No top fantasy performer in overall rankings, but big game context
- New Orleans Saints 26, Arizona Cardinals 20
✅ Saints Win- First win of the season for New Orleans
- No top 5 fantasy stars, but relevant for team momentum
🏆 Top 5 Fantasy Football Scorers – Week 5 (2025)
| Player | Team | Pos | Catches (Rec. Yards) | Fantasy Points | Team Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | Panthers | RB | 3 rec (28 yds) | ~35.4 pts | ✅ Win |
| Emeka Egbuka | Buccaneers | WR | 7 rec (163 yds, 1 TD) | ~34.3 pts | ✅ Win |
| Jonathan Taylor | Colts | RB | 3 rec (20 yds) | ~31.6 pts | ✅ Win |
| Baker Mayfield | Buccaneers | QB | 379 yards, 2 TD passes | ~29.7 pts | ✅ Win |
| C.J. Stroud | Texans | QB | 244 yards, 4 TD passes | ~28.8 pts | ✅ Win |
WEEK 4 of the NFL
Big Games & Storylines
- The Rams’ star Puka Nacua put up monster numbers: 13 receptions for 170 yards and a touchdown on 15 targets in the win over the Colts.
- Texans got their first win of the season. Woody Marks was a standout with 69 yards and 2 touchdowns. Nico Collins had 69 yards receiving. Texans shutout the Titans, 26-0
- In Detroit vs. Seattle, Jared Goff was spectacular — going 18-for-18 passing and even catching a touchdown pass (thrown by Amon-Ra St. Brown). Amon-Ra St. Brown had 2 touchdowns receiving also. Lions win big 34-10
- Rookie Ashton Jeanty had a breakout game: 138 rushing yards + 17 receiving yards, scoring three total touchdowns (1 rush, 2 receiving) The Raiders still lost the game to the Bears, 25-24
- In the Steelers–Vikings game, DK Metcalf caught 5 passes for 126 yards, including a huge 80-yard TD. On the Vikings side, Justin Jefferson caught 10 passes for 126 yards in London. Steelers pulled off the upset 24-21
- Cowboys and Packers have a crazy SNF game. Both Jordan Love and Dak Prescott throw for over 300 yards and 3 touchdowns each. This game ends in the first tie of the NFL season, 40-40
WEEK 3 of the NFL
Week 3 of the NFL season brought huge performances across the league, led by breakout star Tre Tucker of the Raiders. Tucker exploded for 8 receptions, 145 receiving yards, and 3 touchdowns, totaling 43.9 PPR points, making him the top fantasy scorer of the week. Jonathan Taylor dominated on the ground for the Colts, rushing for 102 yards and 3 touchdowns, while also adding 3 receptions for 16 yards, finishing with 35.8 PPR points.
In Philadelphia, Jalen Hurts delivered a strong dual-threat performance. Though his exact passing stats varied slightly across reports, he tallied 29.04 PPR points with a mix of passing and rushing touchdowns, keeping fantasy managers happy. Cortland Sutton also had a big day for Denver, catching multiple passes for strong yardage and scoring, finishing with nearly 27 PPR points.
Eagles wideout A.J. Brown continued his consistent season with over 90 receiving yards and a touchdown, notching close to 26 PPR points. Other solid contributors included Tony Pollard, Tyreek Hill, and T.J. Hockenson, all providing solid RB/WR/TE fantasy value.
Week 3 rewarded managers who bet on upside, especially from unexpected stars like Tucker and Sutton.
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