In the last few days leading up to the 2025 fantasy football season, a series of major player updates and injury news has caused significant shifts in draft rankings and strategies. According to CBS Sports, standout players like Ja’Marr Chase, Bijan Robinson, Saquon Barkley, Jahmyr Gibbs, and CeeDee Lamb remain among the top picks, but injuries are playing a larger role in shaping the value of some high-profile names. San Francisco’s Brandon Aiyuk is a prime example. After suffering a knee injury last season, he’s now expected to miss the first few weeks of the new campaign. His absence early on has pushed him down draft boards, but there's still potential upside if he slides far enough in drafts. Some fantasy analysts like those at SportsLine see him as a classic post-injury sleeper if managers have patience.De’Von Achane of the Miami Dolphins faces similar uncertainty. According to Pro Football Network, Achane picked up a calf injury that will sideline him for the rest of the preseason. This type of injury is worrisome due to the risk of re-aggravation, yet the upside is massive—especially given his explosive production in 2024 as both a runner and receiver. FantasyPROS and SportsGrid Fantasy have both weighed in, noting Achane’s ability to finish as the top fantasy running back if fully healthy. At the same time, though, The Big Lead lists Achane as a major bust candidate for those unwilling to deal with the risk of injury recurrence.Other notable injuries impacting rankings include Chris Godwin, who, according to FantasyPros, is targeting a Week 5 return for Tampa Bay after an ankle issue. That timeline has helped rookie wideout Emeka Egbuka’s stock soar, with many experts urging drafters to pay up for the impressive rookie who will have the chance at a significant target share early. In San Francisco, calf issues and a contract dispute have cast uncertainty over Jauan Jennings’ Week 1 status, which shifts additional volume toward 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall as a sneaky early-season option.At quarterback, all eyes have been on Lamar Jackson after a foot scare during camp. Fortunately, multiple sources including Fantasy Alarm confirm Jackson’s returned to full health and is ready to lead Baltimore against Buffalo in Week 1. Other backfield news includes Chicago’s Roschon Johnson nursing a preseason foot injury; he’s still in line for significant touches as the Bears RB2, echoing the David Montgomery role from last year.Running back values have been further shaken up by training camp storylines. CBS Sports and YouTube’s Fantasy Football Today podcast highlighted that rookies Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Ollie Gordon, and Bhayshul Tuten are all shooting up ADP, while veterans like Nick Chubb are seeing their stock climb too. The podcast also noted that Nick Chubb’s ADP jumped 18 spots recently, while rookie stashes at RB can offer late-round league-winning value if injury luck falls your way.For fantasy managers still drafting or planning waiver claims, monitoring injury returns, ADP risers, and potential Week 1 surprises is crucial. Rookies like Emeka Egbuka and Bhayshul Tuten, and returning stars like Jackson are at the heart of lineup debates, and those willing to gamble on recovering players could see big payoffs later in the year. Thank you for tuning in, make sure to subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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