We’re in the heat of the summer. And when I say “heat,” I mean heat—can’t speak for your neck of the woods, but where this writer hangs his hat, it has been miserably hot for a while now.

As the weather heats up, so does our excitement about the 2025 fantasy football draft season. Whether you play in a casual redraft league, an intense deep dynasty format or anything in between, we at ESPN Fantasy are here to help.

Mooney's status will impact Penix, who is worth drafting with a late-round flier in deeper one-quarterback leagues as a sleeper. He started three games for Atlanta in 2024, and his Week 18 outing against Carolina was by far his best with 28.9 Fantasy points.

Bad news struck the Houston Texans Saturday as running back Joe Mixon has suffered a foot injury that will keep him out for an "extended period of time," per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

The trend for older, high-mileage or oft-injured RBs is exactly what you would expect, and the projections reflect that. Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffrey and Joe Mixon are projected to have falloffs. The first few picks of the draft are normally the easiest, and this season is no exception.

The 2025 fantasy football season is now squarely in sight, with leagues beginning to come up with fun ideas for their draft order and devious concepts for the last-place punishment.

Communities and events dedicated to women who are interested in fantasy sports are more commonplace than ever.

Justin's PPR running back sleepers to draft in 2025 fantasy football. His RBs with pass-catching upside, including Austin Ekeler, Justice Hill, and more.