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The 2025 NFL season is here, and with it comes the trials and tribulations of fantasy football. With the football calendar heating up, our rankings team has compiled its complete rankings to help you make informed decisions.
Top Players to Target or Avoid in PFSN’s 2025 Redraft PPR Fantasy Football Rankings
J.J. McCarthy, QB, Minnesota Vikings (at NYG)
However, if you need more ceiling than floor from your QB this week and would prefer to ride the hot hand, J.J. McCarthy is undoubtedly your best bet. McCarthy has been atrocious so far this season, but has turned things around against poor pass defenses in the last two weeks.
The New York Giants aren't giving up as many passing yards per game as either the Cowboys or the Commanders (McCarthy's last two opponents), but it's still a good matchup. After back-to-back top-10 fantasy finishes, "Nine" is impossible to ignore as a high-upside play in Week 16.
Colston Loveland, TE, Chicago Bears (vs. GB)
Colston Loveland's range of outcomes in Week 16 is vast, but his upside makes him well worth picking up on the waiver wire. Both Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III missed practice to start the week, and if both are sidelined against the Packers on Saturday, Loveland will likely be in for a very busy evening.
The Green Bay Packers just lost Micah Parsons, and the Chicago Bears have one of the better offensive lines in football. Caleb Williams should have plenty of time to find targets downfield, and Loveland has already shown what a devastating big-play threat he can be.
How Are PFSN’s Redraft 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 how you have started your season, there is plenty of time 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
What Is PPR in Fantasy Football?
PPR stands for “point per reception.” It means exactly what it says. PPR dictates how much a reception is worth in fantasy football.
What Is the Difference Between PPR and Non-PPR?
There is a very stark contrast between PPR scoring and non-PPR scoring. In non-PPR, receptions don’t matter … at all. The only relevance receptions have is how they relate to the yards a player attains on those receptions.
One of the primary criticisms of PPR scoring is that it rewards unproductive plays. If a running back carries the ball 15 times for 90 yards, that’s a really efficient performance. Yet, a wide receiver racking up an inefficient seven catches for 40 yards is going to outscore that running back by 2.0 PPR fantasy points.