Over the past 24 hours, there have been several notable developments and analyses in the realm of fantasy football, particularly as the 2025 NFL season approaches.### Projections and TrendsMike Clay, a fantasy football expert at ESPN, has shared key takeaways from his 2025 fantasy football projections. Clay's process involves a detailed analysis of historical league, team, coach, and player trends, along with statistical calculations and subjective inputs. Here are some key points:- **Trey McBride**: Since stepping into a starting role in Week 8 of the 2023 season, McBride has seen a significant target share of 28.4%. Despite his low touchdown count in 2024, he is projected for a significant improvement in touchdowns for the 2025 season due to his high expected TD total[3].- **Travis Etienne Jr. and Tank Bigsby**: The running back committee in Jacksonville is expected to be challenging for fantasy owners. While Bigsby out-carried Etienne after his return from injury, Etienne had more snaps, routes, and targets. This dynamic could continue into the 2025 season, making it difficult to predict consistent fantasy output from either player[3].- **Saquon Barkley**: After handling an astounding 482 touches last season, concerns are raised about Barkley's potential for a step back in 2025. Historical data shows that running backs with high touch counts often see a decline in fantasy points per game the following season, especially as they age. Barkley, who will be 28, may still provide RB1-level production but with reduced overall performance[3].- **Steelers Offense**: The Pittsburgh Steelers have ranked poorly in offensive touchdowns over the past four seasons. With a run-heavy approach under new coach Arthur Smith, there are concerns about the fantasy output of players like DK Metcalf and George Pickens[3].### Player Movements and Roles- **Brenton Strange**: Following the departure of Evan Engram, Strange is now the top tight end in Jacksonville. In the eight games Engram was sidelined last season, Strange played 72% of the snaps and had a 14.6% target share. While he showed promise, his overall fantasy impact was modest, and he is likely to be a low-ceiling TE2 in 2025[3].These insights provide fantasy football owners with valuable information to consider when drafting and managing their teams for the upcoming season. As the offseason continues, more updates and analyses will emerge, helping owners make informed decisions.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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