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As we get deeper into the 2025 NFL season, dynasty managers have some tough decisions to make as they look to improve their team. Whether you are already looking forward to next season or looking to enhance your current team, our dynasty fantasy football rankings are here to help. Ahead of the season, our fantasy team has compiled its complete rankings to help you make informed decisions.
Top Players to Target or Avoid in PFSN’s 2025 Dynasty Fantasy Football RB Rankings
Ashton Jeanty, Las Vegas Raiders (vs. DEN)
If there’s one thing the 2025 NFL season has taught me, it’s that everything matters. You cannot rank or draft players purely based on talent. Now, that’s not to say it’s possible to account for every variable. The NFL is unpredictable, and there are many things we don’t see coming. But even the most talented players are only as good as their offensive environment lets them.
I am pretty confident that if Ashton Jeanty and Jonathan Taylor switched places, we’d be talking about Jeanty like a top-five pick next season and Taylor as disappointing (but not outright a bust). If anything, Jeanty’s ability to post near-RB1 numbers is a testament to his talent.
We saw this matchup four weeks ago. Jeanty managed to squeak out 15.3 fantasy points because he fell into the end zone. Had he not scored, he would’ve been stuck with single-digit fantasy points.
Over the past few weeks, Jeanty has been PPR scamming his way to usable weeks with empty receptions. He’s caught 20 passes over his last three games. That will have to continue for him to give fantasy managers anything useful against a Denver Broncos defense allowing the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs.
Kyle Monangai, Chicago Bears (at GB)
Kyle Monangai looked really good last week. He’s worked his way into a near-even timeshare with D’Andre Swift. If the rookie continues to see 12+ touches per game, he will be fantasy viable…but he’s also matchup-dependent.
Things went very well with both Monangai and Swift rushing for over 100 yards against the Eagles on Black Friday. How often are both backs going to do that? Chances are never again.
Monangai has now rushed for a touchdown in four consecutive games. But outside of last week, had he not scored, he wouldn’t have gotten close to posting usable fantasy numbers.
The Green Bay Packers allow the ninth-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs. Last week, David Montgomery’s rushing touchdown was the first one they allowed all season. Monangai is probably looking at like a 10-60 line this week, at best, which is not getting done for fantasy managers.
How Are PFSN’s Dynasty Fantasy Rankings Calculated?
These fantasy football rankings are a consensus of our fantasy analysts. Each ranks the player individually, and then, using the average, we create a consensus, offering you multiple options to consider. No matter what shape your dynasty squad is in, there is an opportunity to change things, but the only way to do that is with smart decisions and exploiting opportunities. Our rankings team has over 30 years of fantasy football experience, and as a result, you get a wide breadth and depth of knowledge in our rankings.
FAQ
Should You Draft a Rookie RB or Trade for a Veteran?
Rookie running backs can be exciting draft picks with big potential. In the right situation, a rookie RB (think Ezekiel Elliott in his debut year) can carry your team. But there’s also a lot of risk: unpredictable usage, steep learning curves, or sharing time with veteran backs.
On the flip side, trading for a veteran RB gives you a more stable option. You usually know their role, how they're used in their offense, and what kind of production to expect. The downside? Older backs may come with more injury concerns or declining performance.
The safest move is to lean on veterans early in the season and target rookies as upside plays later in the draft. Balance risk with reliability, and always pay attention to team depth charts and news coming out of the preseason.