Fantasy Football: Players Who Could Bounce Back in 2025

Fantasy football is a game of ups and downs. Players who underperformed last season might just be the hidden gems you need to win your league in 2025. Let's dive into some players who could bounce back and become valuable assets.

Quarterbacks

Jordan Love

• Team: Green Bay Packers
• 2024 Season: Tough due to injuries (MCL sprain, groin injury)
• 2025 Outlook: Determined to run more, drafted Matthew Golden, potential for more opportunities for receivers like Romeo Doubs
• Consideration: Great bounce-back candidate, but have a backup plan due to injury history

Dak Prescott

• Team: Dallas Cowboys
• 2024 Season: Missed half the season, performance issues before injury
• 2025 Outlook: Healthy now, strong receiving corps with CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens
• Potential: Top-10 quarterback if he stays on the field

Running Backs

Christian McCaffrey

• Team: San Francisco 49ers
• History: Injury-prone but top-running back potential if healthy

Isiah Pacheco

• Team: Kansas City Chiefs
• 2024 Season: Struggled in return from injury
• Potential: Top-15 running back if regains pre-injury form

Travis Etienne

• Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
• 2023 Season: Strong start, struggled after Week 9 bye
• 2025 Outlook: New coach Liam Coen, hope to return to early 2023 form
• Potential: Top-15 running back in 2025

Wide Receivers

Chris Olave

• Team: New Orleans Saints
• 2024 Season: Tough due to concussions
• 2025 Outlook: Top option for the Saints

Jaylen Waddle

• Team: Miami Dolphins
• History: Injury issues but high ceiling

Rome Odunze

• Team: Chicago Bears
• 2024 Season: Rough rookie season
• 2025 Outlook: New coach and quarterback, potential for bounce back

Deebo Samuel

• Team: Washington Commanders
• 2024 Season: Tough due to injuries
• 2025 Outlook: New team and quarterback who needs targets, potential for strong season

Tight Ends

Kyle Pitts

• Team: Atlanta Falcons
• History: Disappointment since strong rookie season
• 2025 Outlook: New quarterback and need for targets, potential for bounce-back season