RADIO
Matt's dynasty fantasy football risers and fallers for April. 2025 fantasy football trade advice with buy and sell recommendations. Read the expert analysis for dynasty leagues.
The dynasty fantasy football market is ever-moving. With the NFL Draft just a mere two weeks away, dynasty managers should begin preparing for a dramatic market alteration. Consider this month's report the quiet before the storm.
Looking at our monthly consensus, we can identify fantasy football's biggest risers and those fantasy assets trending downward to allow you to stay ahead of the competition. With this insight and the dynasty trade chart, you can buy low and sell high as the market adjusts.
For a deeper dive into dynasty strategy, rankings, and trade tactics, be sure to check out our complete Dynasty Fantasy Football Guide.
Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025:- 2025 fantasy football rankings (redraft)
- Dynasty fantasy football rankings
- 2025 NFL rookie fantasy football rankings
- Best ball fantasy football rankings
- Quarterback fantasy football rankings
- Running back fantasy football rankings
- Wide receiver fantasy football rankings
- Tight end fantasy football rankings
Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings (April 2025)
Trending Upward
Davante Adams, WR, Los Angeles Rams (+16)
Previous rank: 82
Current rank: 66
Davante Adams is now on his third team in seven months, yet dynasty managers seem intrigued by the prospect of the former All-Pro wide receiver catching passes from Matthew Stafford and playing opposite Puka Nacua for this Los Angeles Rams offense.
Splitting time with both the Raiders and Jets last season while catching passes from Aidan O'Connell, Gardner Minshew, and the ghost that was Aaron Rodgers, Adams still produced. In just 14 contests, Adams caught 85 passes for 1,063 yards and finished with eight touchdown receptions. The 2024 season marked the fifth consecutive season in which Adams broke 1,000 yards and the sixth time in seven seasons.
WRs with the Most Games with 100+ Rec Yards, 10+ Catches and a TD since 2020:
Davante Adams - 14
~massive gap~
Ja'Marr Chase - 9
Tyreek Hill - 9
CeeDee Lamb - 7
Justin Jefferson - 6
Amon-Ra St. Brown - 5
Cooper Kupp - 5 pic.twitter.com/TLjkXeJygw— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) March 25, 2025
With Cooper Kupp now in Seattle, Adams slides in as the primary X receiver in Sean McVay's offense, where he is likely to assume a majority of the 8.3 vacated targets in a top-10 pace-of-play offense.
Adams, while on the "decline," still had a 79 percent success rate versus press coverage last season. He still had three games in which he had both 100 yards receiving and a touchdown. Only A.J. Brown and Ja'Marr Chase had more such contests (four).
Najee Harris, RB, Los Angeles Chargers (+24)
Previous rank: 114
Current rank: 90
Najee Harris could not have found a better landing spot in free agency than what occurred with Jim Harbaugh, Greg Roman, and the Los Angeles Chargers.
Before the start of the 2024 season, we knew the Chargers wanted to run the ball, so they signed Gus Edwards. Now, Edwards didn't pan out. However, J.K. Dobbins resurrected his career with 905 rushing yards on 195 carries, averaging 4.6 yards per carry during the campaign.
Like most running backs rostered, they must avoid draft landmines, especially in this draft, as it is deep with talented backs who have the juice to make immediate impacts.
Harris' situation is no different, but since he saw eight-man boxes last season as the fifth most among backs and still produced over 1,000 yards on the ground for the fourth consecutive season, Harbaugh will likely give him every opportunity early on.
One other thing the Chargers are sure to appreciate is Harris' durability. Since 2021, Harris has been the only fantasy-relevant running back to play in all 68 contests, and considering that both Edwards and Dobbins missed time last season due to injury makes Harris all that more desirable.
Justin Fields, QB, New York Jets (+21)
Previous rank: 206
Current rank: 185
It wasn't that long ago we were talking about Justin Fields in the same breath as Lamar Jackson. In 2022, Fields' explosive play rate of 5.3 percent topped that of even Jackson in that statistical category and was the highest rate over the last five seasons. Explosive plays are what the New York Jets seriously lacked in 2024, including runs greater than 12 yards and passing plays of more than 16 yards.
When Fields was at his best, the Chicago Bears were among the best teams in the NFL when it came to running the ball, and Fields' legs and presence were major reasons for the success. In that explosive 2022 season, Fields topped 1,000 yards rushing, and while he may not do that for the Jets, the threat of him running will open things up for Garrett Wilson, much like it did for Darnell Mooney and DJ Moore.
Fields enters the 2025 season with a chip on his shoulder after giving way to Russell Wilson last season in Pittsburgh despite a 4-2 record and pacing the Steelers offense with 1,106 passing yards and 231 rushing yards. Fields also posted a 5-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio in his six starts.
Fields is an upgrade for Wilson, who will have more opportunities down the field in 2025. Fields led all quarterbacks with a 22.5 percent hit rate on deep balls in man coverage, as opposed to Rodgers and his 12.4 percent. Don't forget that in 2023, Moore averaged the eighth-most deep receiving yards per (27.7), while George Pickens averaged 33.0 with Fields under center.
Other Notable Risers: TreVeyon Henderson (+20), Quinshon Judkins (+18), Colston Loveland (+23), Jauan Jennings (+13), Aaron Jones (+11), Stefon Diggs (+12), Jordan Mason (+13), Joshua Palmer (+38), Mike Gesicki (+26)
Trending Downward
George Pickens, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers (-9)
Previous rank: 42
Current rank: 51
As of right now, we don't know who will be under center in Pittsburgh, as Aaron Rodgers' decision puts Pickens in fantasy purgatory. Even if Rodgers signs with Pittsburgh, it limits Pickens' ceiling for fantasy, as a majority of his fantasy production has come by winning downfield and capitalizing on the deep ball, something Rodgers ranked 34th in last season.
If the potential addition of Rodgers wasn't bad enough for the volatile receiver, the Steelers traded for and extended DK Metcalf, who has had 900 or more receiving yards in each of his six seasons since entering the league.
Another critical aspect of the equation is who will lead this Steelers team regarding targets. In 2024, Pickens saw 100 targets and averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game in a conservative Arthur Smith offense.
Target leaders (and their FPG) in Arthur Smith's offenses
2019: A.J. Brown - 84 (13.6 FPG)
2020: A.J. Brown - 106 (17.7 FPG)2021: Kyle Pitts - 105 (10.4 FPG)
2022: Drake London - 115 (10.7 FPG)
2023: Drake London - 108 (10.9 FPG)2024: George Pickens - 100 (11.8 FPG)
2025: ?? pic.twitter.com/LojX34SVL4— Fantasy Points Data (@FantasyPtsData) March 10, 2025
Pat Freiermuth led the Steelers in receptions with 65, while Pickens led the team in receiving yards with 900. After that, the next most productive pass-catchers included Calvin Austin III, Jaylen Warren, Najee Harris, and Van Jefferson. In this offense, it's hard to imagine a path for Pickens to increase his production, especially with the addition of Metcalf.
Brian Robinson Jr., RB, Washington Commanders (-14)
Previous rank: 65
Current rank: 79
Brian Robinson Jr.'s inclusion on this list is more about those around him than anything he has done himself. Robinson averaged 4.3 yards per carry last season, finishing with 799 rushing yards in 14 contests. We already knew that Jayden Daniels would be a factor in the run game, as will Austin Ekeler in 2025. Then, the Commanders surprised many as they swung a deal to land Deebo Samuel Sr.
Last season, Samuel missed some time due to injury, and when he was on the field, he wasn't himself. From 2021 through the 2023 season, Samuel averaged 274 rushing yards per season. Many are anticipating that Washington will be an explosive offense. To live up to those expectations, Samuel will be a factor in the run game.
Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, New England Patriots (-13)
Previous rank: 117
Current rank: 130
According to Next Gen Stats, Rhamondre Stevenson's -51.1 EPA was the lowest among 44 qualified backs in 2024. That's not going to cut it with Mike Vrabel. New England is expected to add competition in the backfield, especially considering the deep running back class available in this draft. Stevenson could be one of those veteran running backs who could quickly find themselves replaced by a newer model.
If Stevenson can endure himself to the new coaching staff and avoid ball security issues, he could be in line for a solid fantasy season. Vrabel loves a bell-cow back; he ran Derrick Henry to the tune of 300 carries in three straight seasons. In 2022, Stevenson showed he could carry a load with the 279 touches he posted, finishing as a top 10 RB in fantasy on a points-per-game basis.
Other Notable Fallers: Deebo Samuel Sr. (-10), J.K. Dobbins (-22), Jonathon Brooks (-18), Cedric Tillman (-11), George Kittle (-9), Terry McLaurin (-9), Xavier Legette (-19), Amari Cooper (-14), Christian Watson (-9), DeAndre Hopkins (-16)
Fantasy Football Dynasty Trade Value Chart
Name to Know
Dyami Brown, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars (+29)
Previous rank: 250
Current rank: 221
With an extremely productive postseason in which Dyami Brown caught 14 passes for 229 yards in three games, Brown put himself back on the radar for dynasty managers and earned himself a cool $10 million deal.
Brown has always been a developmental prospect; in the playoffs, he earned his opportunities with a 70.1 percent route share and a 19.7 percent target share and was a first read at 18.4 percent while averaging 4.07 yards per route run.
If you are looking to check boxes, Brown checks several that often lead to a fantasy breakout. Brown is in a nice spot, taking his talent to Duval County and playing opposite Brian Thomas Jr.
He will have opportunities behind Thomas as the Jaguars also parted ways with both Evan Engram and Christian Kirk this offseason, leaving some vacated targets for Brown to assume. Second, he will have an offensive-minded head coach in Liam Coen. Third, while it hurts moving on from Jayden Daniels, Trevor Lawrence has some talent.
Maximize Return
Stefon Diggs, WR, New England Patriots (+12)
Previous rank: 133
Current rank: 121
Trade Stefon Diggs while you can; he is about to hit that age curve for wide receivers and is coming off an ACL injury. It's true; if you trade him now, you may take a bit of a hit in 2025, as Diggs is likely to see upward of 150 targets in this Patriots passing attack led by Drake Maye. Diggs has commanded a target share greater than 22 percent in each of the previous five seasons. Maye has no one else to throw to except for maybe Hunter Henry.
It's better to get out a year early than a year late, and fantasy managers were blessed with an opportunity to get a return on their investment. Diggs is volume-based at this point in his career. He can still separate, as evidenced by his 3.0 yards of separation per route last year, but his 8.7 air yards per target was a career low.
Buy the Dip
Bryce Young, QB, Carolina Panthers (-8)
Previous rank: 164
Current rank: 172
For Bryce Young, we could see his value trajectory go upward shortly after the draft, pending what the Panthers do to help their franchise quarterback.
For example, if the Panthers select Tetairoa McMillan, we could start seeing analysts talking about Young as their favorite sleeper quarterback entering the 2025 season. Carolina needs to add to a receiver room that currently features Adam Thielen, Jalen Coker, and Xavier Legette.
The last time we saw Young in action, he closed out the 2024 campaign with a 44-38 overtime victory in which he threw three touchdown passes. It seemed the in-season benching did Young some good. When he returned under center, he led the NFL in big-time throws (26), completing 61.9 percent of his attempts and tossing 14 touchdowns to close out the season.
Young's final 10 games of the 2024 season are just a small sample of what the former first overall selection is capable of heading into his third season.
Bryce Young in his final 10 games last year:
2104 yards
20 total touchdowns
6 INTsWould’ve averaged for 3577 yards, 34 total TDs, 10 INTs.
And his film was Top 10 level play in that stretch. I’d want to play for that, no? https://t.co/hHageZrHaz
— Jared Feinberg (@JRodNFLDraft) February 6, 2025
Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App
Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!
More Dynasty League Strategy
