
2025 Fantasy Football Rankings: Key Sleepers from NFL Model that Predicted James Cook's Breakout Season
Discover the top Fantasy football sleepers for 2025, identified by the NFL model that accurately forecasted James Cook's impressive performance last season.
Paying attention to offseason roster changes is vital for developing a Fantasy football plan as these changes highlight potential sleepers and busts. This season could see innovation in Los Angeles where Chargers’ receiver Mike Williams has retired just before training camp, creating opportunities for newcomers like Ole Miss star Tre Harris, who is noted for his exceptional size and speed following a first-team All-SEC season.
Harris may currently be behind Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston in the hierarchy, but ample opportunities await with Justin Herbert ready to lead the charge. Consider adding Harris to your Fantasy football roster for 2025. To optimize your draft strategy, check out the 2025 Fantasy football rankings and cheat sheets from SportsLine’s computer model.
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Previously, the model adeptly predicted James Cook’s strong performance, highlighting him as an RB14, yet he ended the season with 1,009 yards and 16 touchdowns, ranking as RB8 in CBS Sports PPR leagues. This model’s history of effective guidance on Fantasy football is impressive, with predictions like A.J. Brown’s sleeper status in 2020 and Jonathan Taylor’s standout year in 2021.
In 2025, expect similar predictions as the model has already simulated the entire NFL season 10,000 times and shared its latest Fantasy football rankings and sleeper recommendations. Explore SportsLine for more.
Top 2025 Fantasy Football Sleepers
A prominent sleeper from the model this year is Browns tight end David Njoku, fresh off a remarkable season. Having ended as TE4 in fantasy points per game, even with injuries sidelining him for several games, Njoku is set to surpass expectations this Fantasy draft season.
He ranked high in target share and receiving yards, and with Joe Flacco starting at quarterback, he’s positioned for another stellar season. The model suggests targeting Njoku ahead of others in the draft—a potential Fantasy gem.
Furthermore, keep an eye on D’Andre Swift from the Bears who previously excelled despite stiff competition behind him. Now in Chicago, Swift’s talent is expected to shine as the Bears’ offense looks to utilize him efficiently.
SportsLine’s rankings place him favorably against other running backs, highlighting the anticipation of a breakout year for Swift, continuing his positive momentum from last season. Check out the predictions here.