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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 Fantasy Football RB Rankings
Blake Corum, RB, Los Angeles Rams
The Rams continue to dominate and score a lot of points. As a result, both Kyren Williams and Blake Corum have gotten enough opportunities to thrive.
For the third straight week, Corum found the end zone. He now has four touchdowns in his last three games.
Against a very good Lions run defense, Corum ran it 11 times for 71 yards and the aforementioned score.
Of course, the risk with Corum is what happens if he doesn't score. But he's seeing enough work to be a viable option if you need him.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Washington Commanders
Chris Rodriguez came into this week dealing with a groin injury. He got in two limited practices, suggesting he wasn't too far away from playing. But when he tested the groin in pregame warmups, he wasn't quite up to playing.
Jeremy McNichols started, but it was Jacory Croskey-Merritt serving as the lead back. The rookie carried the ball 18 times for 96 yards and a touchdown. It was easily his best performance in two months.
Given JCM's improved play, we really have no idea what to expect from this backfield if Rodriguez returns next week. But if he doesn't, it will be Bill as the lead back in an average matchup against the Eagles. He is worth a speculative add.
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.
The impact that PPR scoring has on running backs is interesting because it is not a primary part of every running back's game. Every receiver catches passes, usually a lot of them, but not every running back is successful because of their pass-catching prowess. Therefore, PPR scoring can change the outlook of the RB position entirely, boosting up some lesser-known backs who have a tendency to catch the ball, and bringing some of the elite runners back closer to the pack.
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.