The 2025 season is upon us. Are you ready? Hopefully, you’re in for a winning campaign. But those of us who play Dynasty know it’s a 365-day-a-year endeavor. So, this is the time to make pickups and stashes that could pay off this season. Week 15 is in the books. Below are some players worth seeking out moving forward. All roster percentages courtesy of Sleeper.
Quarterbacks
Philip Rivers, Indianapolis Colts
Roster Percentage: 42
About: A lot of people picked up Rivers prior to Week 15. Though it was one of the more surprising signings and more surprising roster moves of the year, Rivers acquitted himself well against the Seahawks after just a few days of practice. He is likely the guy the rest of the way with Daniel Jones gone. It’s a brutal schedule, but the roster is decent. He’s worth a flier if he’s still available.
Gardner Minshew, Kansas City Chiefs
Roster Percentage: 14
About: Captain Jorts is back in action. With Patrick Mahomes tearing his ACL and being done for the year, Minshew is set to start the rest of the season. He’s good for some YOLO balls, which could lead to points as the Chiefs play for pride. If you lost Mahomes, you might not have a choice.
Running Backs
Jaleel McLaughlin, Denver Broncos
Roster Percentage: 39
About: McLaughlin has produced for Sean Payton in the past and might be needed again. R.J. Harvey sustained a rib injury in the Broncos’ win over the Packers. That’s worth watching this week. It’s not a great matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but if Harvey misses or is limited, it’s an uptick for McLaughlin.
Jawhar Jordan, Houston Texans
Roster Percentage: 2
About: Nick Chubb is banged up, and rookie Woody Marks was forced from the game Sunday. In his stead, Jordan saw 15 carries and went for more than 100 yards. Marks could still rally for Week 16, but Jordan is a great hedge.
Michael Carter, Arizona Cardinals
Roster Percentage: 47
About: Someone has to carry the ball for the Cardinals. Trey Benson isn’t coming back this season. Bam Knight left Sunday’s game with an injury. That left Carter to carry a bulk of the load. If you’re desperate and he’s available, Carter is a guy to grab.
Wide Receivers
David Sills V, Atlanta Falcons
Roster Percentage: 5
About: Drake London is still banged up. While Kyle Pitts is getting a lot of targets, and Darnell Mooney is still there, the Falcons need receivers. Sills stepped up with six receptions for 78 yards on Thursday. If you’re hurting at receiver, he’s worth a stash.
Jalen Nailor, Minnesota Vikings
Roster Percentage: 44
About: The Vikings have some good options and a lower-volume attack in 2025. And yet, Nailor keeps catching J.J. McCarthy’s eye. He has three receptions apiece in each of the last two weeks, with Sunday’s game resulting in two touchdowns. Was it the best game he’ll have? Probably, but he could be worth a stash if you’re desperate.
Tight Ends
Dawson Knox, Buffalo Bills
Roster Percentage: 41
About: Between Dalton Kincaid being beaten up and the Bills lacking true receivers, the veteran tight end Knox has come up big for Josh Allen of late. He had six receptions for 93 yards in Week 14 and caught two touchdowns to help beat the Patriots in Week 15. With the Bills chasing the AFC East title, Knox is a valuable stash at a sometimes-volatile position.
Matthew Fox is a die-hard NFL fan and Broncos’ homer. He’s a member of the FSWA. You can find more from him on Twitter @knighthawk7734 or as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast, a part of the Campus2Canton Network.
