QB Trevor Lawrence
(2025 QB Rank – No. 6, 21.5 FPts/G)
Trevor Lawrence's 2025 season is viewed by most fantasy analysts
and managers as the best of his career. That may be true, but
it's an interesting position to take when you consider that, on
paper, his 2025 season (4,007-29-12; 359-9) is remarkably similar
to his 2022 campaign (4,113-25-8; 291-5) and, to a lesser extent,
his 2023 season (4,016-21-14; 339-4). What set 2025 apart wasn't
necessarily the final stat line, but the trajectory of his production.
Through his first four games, Lawrence totaled just five touchdown
passes, four interceptions, and no rushing scores. Something clicked
during the second quarter of the season, and he caught fire down
the stretch. From Weeks 9-18, he ranked as the No. 1 quarterback
in cumulative fantasy points.
That strong finish has once again catapulted Lawrence into QB1
territory entering draft season. Those expecting continued growth
under head coach Liam Coen will gladly buy into the hype. Others
may hesitate, pointing to a supporting cast that some believe
lacks a true fantasy difference-maker and the fact that Lawrence's
nine rushing touchdowns were more than he scored in the previous
two seasons combined. There are also fantasy managers still bitter
after being burned by Lawrence in past years. But if you believe
2025 was sustainable -- and not a fluke, as I do -- and if you
believe in Liam Coen as a quarterback whisperer, then draft Lawrence.
RB Bhayshul
Tuten
(2025 RB Rank – No. 61, 5.7 FPts/G)
Bhayshul Tuten began 2025 in a crowded backfield alongside Travis
Etienne and Tank Bigsby. With Etienne now in New Orleans and Bigsby
in Philadelphia, Tuten has an opportunity to carve out a significant
role in 2026. His rookie usage was modest -- 83 carries for 307
rushing yards and 10 receptions for 79 receiving yards -- but
his seven total touchdowns showed he has a nose for the end zone.
More importantly, the departures of Etienne and Bigsby leave behind
260 carries that have to go somewhere.
Tuten enters 2026 with Liam Coen saying he expects him to "have
a big year," and he's certainly positioned to do so. The depth
chart competition is thin, with Chris Rodriguez Jr. serving as
the primary backup, and Jacksonville ignored the running back
position in the draft. There are still some concerns, however.
First, Tuten's physical profile doesn't scream bell-cow back.
Jacksonville's offense also isn't overflowing with explosive complementary
talent, which could cap his fantasy ceiling. And Rodriguez's familiarity
with Coen from their college days shouldn't be overlooked. That
comfort level could earn Rodriguez additional opportunities if
Tuten struggles early. Even so, Tuten is best viewed as a low-end
RB2 with upside.
RB Chris Rodriguez Jr.
(2025 RB Rank – No. 46, 7.5 FPts/G)
It's safe to view Chris Rodriguez Jr. as a dart throw on draft
day. He's spent his first three NFL seasons as a backup and hasn't
generated much fantasy relevance. He has scored 10 total touchdowns
during that span, but his role as a receiver has been virtually
nonexistent, with just six career receptions.
Still, he has enough value to potentially derail some of the
breakout hype surrounding Tuten. At 5-11 and 224 pounds, Rodriguez
is a bigger back than the 5-9, 209-pound Tuten, which could make
him a candidate to vulture goal-line touchdowns. Rodriguez is
the type of player you grab in the double-digit rounds and stash
to see how Jacksonville uses him. He won't offer much as a receiver,
so his fantasy ceiling remains limited. At the very least, keep
him on your radar.
WR Brian Thomas Jr.
(2025 WR Rank – No. 48, 8.2 FPts/G)
What in the world happened to Brian Thomas Jr. in 2025?
After emerging as a league winner during his rookie season in
2024, Thomas entered last year's draft season as a bona fide fantasy
WR1. Instead, his production fell off a cliff across the board:
targets (133 in 2024 to 91 in 2025), receptions (87 to 48), receiving
yards (1,282 to 707), and touchdowns (10 to 2). It was ugly, and
it cost many fantasy managers their second-round pick.
That disappointing campaign has made Thomas one of the best values
in fantasy football this season. The question is simple: Is Thomas
as good as he looked in 2024, or was he as bad as he looked in
2025? The truth is probably somewhere in the middle, which could
make his WR3 draft cost a bargain. That said, Jacksonville's receiver
room is crowded, and someone is going to lose targets. Because
of his pedigree, sky-high ceiling, and incredible rookie season,
many managers will still make Thomas their preferred Jaguars receiver.
I'd be a little more cautious than that. But if he slips into
the low-end WR3 or high-end WR4 range in your draft, that's where
the value becomes much more appealing.
WR Jakobi Meyers
(2025 WR Rank – No. 41, 8.8 FPts/G)
Jakobi Meyers is one of those boring fantasy receivers who quietly
outproduces bigger, flashier names on certain weeks. He arrived
in Jacksonville at the trade deadline from the Raiders and immediately
started doing what Jakobi Meyers does: delivering steady production
without much explosiveness. From Week 10 through the end of the
season, Meyers ranked as the WR23 in PPR scoring. That's the kind
of weekly reliability successful fantasy teams need.
His consistency isn't limited to one two-month stretch, either.
It's been the defining trait of his career. He has posted at least
67 receptions and 804 receiving yards in five consecutive seasons.
That's the definition of a possession receiver.
The Jaguars clearly believe in Meyers, as evidenced by the three-year,
$60 million extension they gave him. He's the perfect complement
to Thomas' explosive, field-stretching skill set. Here's the interesting
part: the two receivers aren't all that far apart in draft cost.
For my money, I'd rather take Meyers because of the consistency
mentioned above. His ceiling isn't close to Thomas', but his floor
is the highest among Jacksonville's receivers. And with a current
ADP of WR47, Meyers' price is unlikely to climb much higher, unlike
Thomas'. If Meyers is your WR4, you're cooking with gas.
WR Parker Washington
(2025 WR Rank – No. 32, 9.6 FPts/G)
Parker Washington is the poster child for Jacksonville's crowded
receiver room. He caught fire over the final four games of the
season, totaling 26 receptions for 454 yards and three touchdowns
on 41 targets. That's elite WR1 production.
The problem is that nothing else in Washington's career suggests
it's sustainable. Over the first 39 games of his career, he averaged
just six fantasy points per game. During those final four contests,
he averaged more than 22.
Still, Washington shouldn't be dismissed. His late-season breakout
proved he can produce when given the opportunity, and that's helping
drive his current ADP (94th overall in PPR leagues). It's just
difficult to count on him given the circumstances of this offense.
Like Rodriguez, Washington is worth monitoring and makes for a
reasonable mid-to-late-round dart throw.
TE Brenton Strange
(2025 TE Rank – No. 19, 7.9 FPts/G)
Brenton Strange is a low-end TE2 who quietly put together some
productive weeks in 2025. He recorded at least five receptions
in all 12 games he suited up for. Those aren't eye-popping numbers,
but they're certainly serviceable in a fantasy landscape where
three catches for 19 yards can sink your week at the tight end
position.
That said, Strange isn't likely to win you any leagues, especially
with Jacksonville's crowded group of pass catchers competing for
targets. He's best viewed as a TE2 and bye-week fill-in. Draft
accordingly.
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