🚀 12 Biggest Winners from Day 1 of NFL Free Agency

1. Najee Harris (Chargers)

Harris lands in Los Angeles and is set to be their workhorse RB after signing a one-year deal:

• Chargers ranked 11th in rushing attempts per game last season

• Most durable RB in the NFL (68 straight games played)

• Najee wasTop 10 in broken tackle rate last year

Fantasy Impact: Najee remains a volume-heavy RB2 with upside in fantasy drafts…

2. Caleb Williams (Bears)

The Bears have committed to protecting their future QB:

• Signed elite center Drew Dalman

• Traded for Joe Thuney & Jonah Jackson

• Huge upgrade after allowing a league-high 68 sacks in 2024

Fantasy Impact: With better protection and offensive continuity, Williams has Top 10 QB potential in 2025…

3. Chase Brown (Bengals)

Cincinnati looked for RB depth but didn’t add a serious threat to Brown’s role:

• Signed Samaje Perine (hasn’t topped 100 carries since 2017)

• Brown averaged 24 touches per game in the 2nd half of 2024

Fantasy Impact: If the Bengals don’t draft an RB, Brown could be a league-winner…

4. The Cowboys’ Rookie RB

Dallas signed Javonte Williams but only on a 1-year, $3.5M deal.

Rico Dowdle reportedly won’t return and the Cowboys hold the 12th overall pick. There’s a good chance that 1st round pick becomes their starting RB.

Fantasy Impact: Whoever the Cowboys draft at RB could be an instant fantasy stud…

5. Brian Thomas Jr. (Jaguars)

Every Jacksonville move has made Thomas an even bigger focal point:

• Jaguars improved their O-Line (signed Robert Hainsey & Patrick Mekari)

• Christian Kirk traded, Evan Engram released

• Thomas ranked Top 3 in yards & TDs as a rookie

Fantasy Impact: He’s in line for a massive target share & could lead the NFL in targets…

6. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seahawks)

JSN lost Metcalf, Lockett, and Geno Smith—but this might be a blessing.

Seattle signed Sam Darnold, who helped Justin Jefferson hit 1,500 yards in 2024 and the Seahawks have 1,592 vacated WR yards after Metcalf & Lockett’s departures.

Fantasy Impact: JSN is now the clear WR1 in Seattle with a huge opportunity boost…

7. Jayden Daniels (Commanders)

Daniels’ breakout season is setting up for even more success.

Washington traded for Deebo Samuel & Laremy Tunsil and brought back veteran TE Zach Ertz.

Fantasy Impact: Daniels is on track for another Top 5 fantasy QB finish…

8. Christian Kirk (Texans)

Houston needed WR depth with Tank Dell out for 2025 and Stefon Diggs a free agent.

Kirk can play slot & outside in a dynamic offense. Stefon Diggs was a Top 20 fantasy WR in this role last year.

Fantasy Impact: Kirk becomes a fantasy WR3 with upside in a pass-heavy offense…

9. Raiders Pass-Catchers (Bowers & Meyers)

The worst QB situation in 2024 just got a big upgrade with Geno Smith.

Geno ranked Top 5 in big-time throws & true completion percentage and now he reunites with Pete Carroll.

Fantasy Impact:

• Brock Bowers → Locked-in 2nd round fantasy pick

• Jakobi Meyers → A mid-round steal

And with the 6th overall pick, the Raiders could add even more firepower…

10. Justin Fields (Jets)

Fields signed a 2-year, $40M deal with $30M guaranteed—meaning he’s the likely Day 1 starter.

His rushing upside makes him a dangerous late-round QB.

Fantasy Impact: If Fields holds the job, he could be a major fantasy sleeper…

11. Hollywood Brown (Chiefs)

Brown battled injuries in 2024 but remains a prime fantasy sleeper:

• 🔹 27 years old, still has elite speed

• 🔹 Rashee Rice’s status is uncertain

Fantasy Impact: If healthy, Brown could emerge as Mahomes’ WR1 early in 2025…

12. Aaron Jones (Vikings)

Jones re-signed in Minnesota, which makes perfect sense:

• Played all 17 games for just the 2nd time in his career

• Quietly racked up 1,500+ total yards

Fantasy Impact: A safe RB2 with three-down upside…

What’s Next?

Day 1 of Free Agency shook up the fantasy football landscape.

But there’s more coming—free agent signings, trades, and the NFL Draft will shift values even further.

I’ll keep you ahead of the curve right here.

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