Drafting in fantasy football is a guessing game. Weighing the odds of ceiling and floor, upside and downside. While undeniably confusing and frustrating at times, there are a few players this year that you won’t have to wonder about come draft day. Here are a few safe picks for fantasy football in 2025.
After finishing last season as the WR13, Sutton cashed in this offseason, signing a new 4-year, $92 million contract. This move echoes the team’s previous statements that he’s the top target in the wide receiver room.
On top of his consistency, the potential ascension of quarterback Bo Nix in year two leaves room for improvement. Not that one should expect Sutton to propel himself to a top-five finish this year, but there are no signs of slowing down. Considering his discounted ADP, the veteran wide receiver appears to be one of the rare players you can truly rely on in 2025.
The cherry on top of the cake is the fact that Sean Payton is running the show as head coach. Throughout his career, Payton has produced top-tier fantasy assets at the wide receiver position.
At the heart of the argument for Diggs being a safe pick is the fact that he’s being drafted as a WR4. Despite working with possibly the worst offensive unit last year, many believe the rookie quarterback Drake Maye showed enough for him to be considered a franchise player for the time being. The addition of Diggs opens a door of opportunity for the sophomore, provided the talent is needed for breathing room to grow.
Despite what our memory tells us regarding the production of Diggs last year, he finished 19th in points per game amongst wide receivers. His safety in this draft comes from the simplicity of the depth chart in New England and his current fantasy draft price. His safety comes in the form of minimal investment you’d be making to get him.
Similar to the last wide receiver, much of Meyers’ safety is found in his draft price. Going as the WR41 after finishing the last two seasons as a top-24 wide receiver is borderline criminal. Much has changed in Vegas this offseason, almost all of it in favor of Meyers.
The quarterback situation is expected to be far better with the arrival of quarterback Geno Smith. Despite the emergence of rookie tight end Brock Bowers last season, the receiver managed to see his target share increase.
Many fear that the arrival of running back Ashton Jeanty will stifle the receivers’ fantasy upside. While concern is understandable, fantasy managers would be wise to consider his installation as an overall upgrade for the offense. Taking pressure off the backend and leading to more red zone trips. After only scoring four touchdowns in 2024, Meyers can’t go anywhere but up.
While none of these players can finish as top-tier fantasy assets, they all serve as safe bets. Fantasy football managers can anticipate these players to meet their ADP with the possibility of shattering it.
*The statistics used in this article are based on the half-PPR format provided by fantasypros.
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