2025 Fantasy Football Solid/Safe Picks

Solid/Safe Pick: A player with good potential and low risk. Players in this category are statistically consistent from year to year. From our Fantasy Football Dictionary

We have classified the following players as Safe Picks for 2025. We will be updating this list throughout the pre-season.

• QB
• RB
• WR
• TE

Name	Pos	Team	Age	Yrs Exp.	Pos. Rank
Davante Adams	WR	LAR	33	11	Unranked
Even after splitting the 2024 season between the Raiders and Jets, Davante Adams secured his fifth consecutive 1,000-yard campaign and finished as the WR14 overall. He maintained elite efficiency with over 2.0 yards per route run and ranked top five in red-zone looks and target share (27 percent), proving he still plays at a high level at age 32. Now paired with W... Read More
Jordan Addison	WR	MIN	24	2	Unranked
Addison got a lot of production out of a 20.1-percent target share (64th), mainly because of his touchdown prowess. His 14.2 PPG (PPR) showed TD-driven value, but struggles against man coverage and seven games with single-digit fantasy points are concerns. A potential 1-3 game DUI suspension adds more risk. With Justin Jefferson and T.J. Hockenson commanding targe... Read More
A.J. Brown	WR	PHI	28	6	Unranked
Despite missing 3.5 games due to injury, A.J. Brown still delivered a solid 2024 season, finishing as the WR10 in fantasy points per game (14.1) and WR18 overall. He led the NFL in air yard share, accounting for a massive 51% of the Eagles' total, making him the only receiver to eclipse the 50% mark. Brown also ranked second in target share (30 percent), showcasin... Read More
Josh Downs	WR	IND	24	2	Unranked
Josh Downs overcame poor quarterback play to rank 32nd in fantasy points per game (13.1). The Colts ranked last in adjusted completion rate (67 percent) and 27th with 211.7 passing yards per game. Downs was targeted at a higher rate than Michael Pittman and was the more productive player. Downs was PFF's No. 12-grade wideout, running 84.5 percent of his snaps in t... Read More
Mike Evans	WR	SF	32	11	Unranked
Mike Evans remains a dependable force in fantasy football, entering his 12th NFL season. With a more experienced quarterback and an offense designed to maximize vertical threats, Evans is a solid WR2 with upside. His red-zone dominance hasn't wavered—expect double-digit touchdown potential and steady target volume. While age and minor injuries are considerat... Read More
Zay Flowers	WR	BAL	25	2	Unranked
Zay Flowers's sophomore numbers were strikingly similar to his rookie season. He ranked 30th in fantasy points during his rookie season and 25th in 2024. Last year, he was top-20 in targets (116), target share (25.7 percent), and yards (1,059). However, Flowers only had four WR1/2 weeks, with two dud outings (not including Week 18). He has settled in as a dependab... Read More
Chris Godwin	WR	TB	30	8	Unranked
Countless first-place fantasy squads were devastated when Chris Godwin dislocated his ankle in the waning moments of a Week 7 loss. C'est la vie. Before that, Godwin was leading the NFL in receptions and was second in receiving yards. He thrived after being put back into the slot full-time. The good news is that Godwin is expected to make a full recovery. He'll sl... Read More
Marvin Harrison Jr.	WR	ARI	23	1	Unranked
The hope for Marvin Harrison Jr. after a somewhat disappointing rookie season is that the Cardinals figure out how to get their prized wideout involved closer to the line of scrimmage. While that might eat into Tre McBride's massive volume, it would fit Harrison's skill set. Harrison ranked 6th in air yards (1,566) last season and drew 26 deep-ball targets (7th mo... Read More
Tee Higgins	WR	CIN	27	5	Unranked
Tee Higgins quietly delivered an elite 2024 season when on the field, finishing sixth among wide receivers in fantasy points per game (18.5) despite missing five contests due to injury. He set career highs in touchdowns (10) and was a top-20 fantasy scorer in seven of his 12 games. Cincinnati once again leaned heavily on the pass, especially near the goal line, wh... Read More
Tyreek Hill	WR	---	32	9	Unranked
Last season, Hill started strong (7/130/1) but struggled midseason (48/571/3), hampered by wrist and foot injuries. He rebounded in Weeks 14 and 17 but ended weakly. His 11.8 yards per catch was a career low. Even in a down season (by his standards), Hill still ranked 16th in targets (122) and caught 81 balls for 959 yards and half a dozen scores. Quarterback woes... Read More
Travis Hunter	WR	JAX		R	Unranked
The reigning Heisman Trophy winner, Travis Hunter's dual-threat versatility as an offensive and defensive player that creates intrigue. He's now slotted as the Jaguars' WR2 following Gabe Davis's release. Last year at Colorado, Hunter caught 96 of 125 targets (76.8 percent catch rate) for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns. His vision, quickness, and ball skills evoke A... Read More
Jauan Jennings	WR	MIN	28	5	Unranked
In 2024, Jauan Jennings posted career-highs with 77 receptions, 975 yards, and six touchdowns, averaging 14.0 PPR points per game. His 2.45 yards per route run ranked 11th among WRs, showcasing efficiency. Jennings thrived as Brock Purdy's top target, earning an 8.5 targets-per-game average. With Brandon Aiyuk's recovery uncertain and Deebo Samuel traded, Jennings... Read More
Jerry Jeudy	WR	CLE	27	5	Unranked
No wide receiver ran more routes last year than Jerry Jeudy's 700. Despite being hampered by a Cleveland offense that scored the fewest points in the league, Jeudy delivered WR16 overall numbers. His massive target load (144) and sheer volume of catches (90) were enough to overcome low touchdown production and eight drops. With Joe Flacco projected to open the sea... Read More
Terry McLaurin	WR	WAS	30	6	Unranked
Terry McLaurin put together his most productive season yet in 2024, ending the year as the WR6 overall with 82 receptions, 1,110 yards, and a career-high 13 touchdowns. He flourished with rookie Jayden Daniels at quarterback, finishing as a top-24 fantasy wideout in 69 percent of his games—tied for third-best among all receivers. His breakout campaign was fu... Read More
DK Metcalf	WR	PIT	28	6	Unranked
After six seasons in Seattle, DK Metcalf was traded to Pittsburgh, where he steps in as the Steelers' new top wideout. A model of durability—having missed only three games in his career—Metcalf has consistently produced but hasn't fully met elite fantasy expectations. Since entering the league, he leads all receivers with 96 end-zone targets, yet has j... Read More
Jakobi Meyers	WR	JAX	29	6	Unranked
Jakobi Meyers was one of fantasy's unheralded stars last season. Meyers had 10 games with nine or more targets, eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards for the first time, and finished as the WR20 overall. Meyers had the most targets (126) without a drop in the league last season. Since moving to the Raiders, Meyers has run 69.8 percent of his routes from the perimeter aft... Read More
D.J. Moore	WR	BUF	29	7	Unranked
D.J. Moore has become one of the NFL's healthiest producers, missing just two games across seven seasons and finishing as a top-25 fantasy WR in each of the past six. While his 2024 numbers dipped from WR9 in points per game to WR28, that drop came in a crowded receiver group with a rookie quarterback. Still, Moore ranked top 10 in both targets and receptions. His... Read More
George Pickens	WR	DAL	25	3	Unranked
Last season, George Pickens led the NFL in most receiving yards on routes of 15-plus yards and had the 2nd most catches on deep 'go' routes. Now, he's paired with QB Dak Prescott, who led the league in passing yards when throwing those routes. Additionally, Dallas ranked 1st in pace of play last season. Pickens complained his way out of Pittsburgh but now finds hi... Read More
Michael Pittman	WR	PIT	28	5	Unranked
Pittman's play dropped off after posting his best numbers in 2023. Even though he ranked 24th with 111 targets, Pittman's weekly fantasy average declined by 24 percent. Like his running mate, Josh Downs, poor QB play was the catalyst. There wasn't a significant dip in metrics or usage, and Pittman only missed one game. Downs's ascension factors in, but the two tea... Read More
Rashee Rice	WR	KC	26	2	Unranked
Rashee Rice was off to a blistering start in 2024 before a knee injury ended his second season in Week 3. The good news on that front is that Rice did not tear his ACL and is already participating in OTAs. Also, on the legal front, Rice is not currently expected to be suspended during the 2025 season. Before the injury, Rice looked like a WR1, averaging 96 receivi... Read More
Deebo Samuel	WR	WAS	30	6	Unranked
As more time passes, Deebo Samuel's breakout 2021 campaign looks like an outlier. Samuel finished as the WR3 that season with 1,405 receiving yards and 14 total TDs. His 2023 season was also strong, but Samuel has battled nagging injuries and a decreased involvement as a rusher. Now, he's dealing with a new team, system, and quarterback. Granted, Washington isn't ... Read More
Khalil Shakir	WR	BUF	26	3	Unranked
In his third season, Khalil Shakir topped the Bills' receivers with 76 receptions, 821 yards, and four touchdowns on 100 targets, ranking 37th in PPR wide receiver scoring (182.5 points). His standout games (nine catches for 107 yards and five catches for 106 yards with a touchdown) showed reliability over explosive plays, surpassing 10 fantasy points in 14 of 18 ... Read More
DeVonta Smith	WR	PHI	27	4	Unranked
Smith's 2024 campaign was defined by inconsistency. He excelled when teammates were sidelined, but disappeared when the offense was fully healthy. Smith set career lows in receptions, yards, and targets, but had a personal-best eight touchdowns, finishing as the WR30 overall and WR23 in points per game across 13 outings. In games where both A.J. Brown and Dallas G... Read More
Jaxon Smith-Njigba	WR	SEA	24	2	Unranked
Heading into his third NFL season, Jaxon Smith-Njigba is coming off a breakout 2024 campaign where he finished top 10 among wide receivers in routes run, catches, yards, and placed 19th in fantasy points per game. Despite Seattle's shift toward a run-heavy, defensive identity under new coordinator Klint Kubiak, JSN remains the focal point of the passing attack, es... Read More
Courtland Sutton	WR	DEN	30	7	Unranked
The ascension of Bo Nix led to a career-best 14.8 PPR points per game average for Courtland Sutton, who finished as the overall WR15. Sutton was a man-coverage killer, who ranked 2nd among all wideouts with 1,787 air yards and 3rd in contested catch rate. He ended the season on a heater, catching 45-of-77 targets for 582 yards and six touchdowns in Denver's final ... Read More
Jameson Williams	WR	DET	25	3	Unranked
There were rumors that Jameson Williams was on the trade block, but returning to the Lions keeps the fourth-year speedster in the upside WR2 conversation. Williams broke out in 2024 (58 receptions, 1,001 yards, eight total TDs in 15 games). His 17.3 yards per catch and 21-percent target share (post-suspension) highlight elite efficiency, ranking 3rd in YAC per rec... Read More
Xavier Worthy	WR	KC	23	1	Unranked
Xavier Worthy had a solid rookie season, scoring nine total touchdowns and finishing as the overall WR33. However, Worthy ranked just 38th in targets and scored single-digit fantasy points in 10 of his 16 games. Now, he's competing for targets with a returning Rashee Rice, who is the clear No. 1 receiver, and a healthy Hollywood Brown. Andy Reid found creative way... Read More