Justin Boone, the longtime fantasy football expert known for his eight top-10 finishes and the FantasyPros Most Accurate Expert Award in 2019, has joined Yahoo Fantasy as an analyst. He brings his renowned rankings acumen to Yahoo, with plans to continually refine his draft rankings through training camps, the preseason, and right up to the season. Boone’s new role will include up-to-date redraft rankings at every position, giving fantasy managers a trusted, data-driven resource as they build their rosters.
Meanwhile, real-world NFL news continues to influence fantasy landscapes. Rams fans and fantasy managers can breathe a bit easier with Matthew Stafford back at practice. Back injuries are notoriously unpredictable, and while Stafford’s return doesn’t remove all risk for the Rams’ offense, seeing him on the field and ramping up for Week 1 is a positive signal that could help the team’s skill-position players maintain their value early in the season.
In Indianapolis, Shane Steichen has finally named a Week 1 starter, but the decision hasn’t felt decisively earned by either option. Daniel Jones may not offer the same fantasy ceiling as Anthony Richardson Sr., but he could still provide a modest upgrade for some pass-catchers, such as Josh Downs, given Jones’ history of targeting his slot receiver. Nonetheless, the Colts’ overall passing attack remains a player to approach with caution early in the year, as neither Jones nor Richardson clearly seized the job.
If you’re building your Yahoo Fantasy lineup, you can join or create a league for the 2025 NFL season and access a comprehensive set of rankings. The site features 2025 Fantasy Rankings (Half PPR) across QB, RB, WR, TE, DEF, K, and a Top 300 list, with separate PPR rankings and the option to explore Tiers and Salary Cap Values. The same structure is available for PPR formats, ensuring managers have a full toolbox for different scoring systems.
Key takeaways for readers
– Justin Boone brings elite, data-driven draft ranking expertise to Yahoo Fantasy, with ongoing updates throughout training camp and the preseason.
– Stafford’s return to practice is a hopeful sign for the Rams, though back injuries remain a factor to monitor as Week 1 approaches.
– Colts QB Week 1 decisions remain nuanced; Richardson’s high ceiling vs. Jones’ predictability creates a mixed fantasy outlook for Colts pass catchers.
– Yahoo Fantasy provides expansive, position-by-position rankings for both Half PPR and PPR formats, plus Top 300 and salary-cap/value-based tools to fine-tune drafts.
– Following these updates can help managers identify early-season sleepers and adjust plans as preseason signal-calling evolves.
A hopeful note: with Boone’s expertise guiding the rankings and preseason information shaping early decisions, fantasy managers can enter drafts with a clear view of risk-reward at quarterback and beyond. This combination of expert insight and real-time camp reporting should help managers stay ahead of the curve as teams finalize their offensive plans for the 2025 season.