Showing posts with label Caleb Williams. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Caleb Williams. Show all posts

Monday, August 4, 2025

EDSFootball.com Updates for August 4, 2025

Earlier today, we updated fantasy football projections for multiple teams on EDSFootball.com.

We've updated fantasy football projections for multiple teams today — see below:

Projected fantasy points are based on half-PPR scoring.

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Buffalo Bills 2025 Fantasy Football Projections


PlayerAtt.Comp.YardsTDINTRushYardsTDPoints
Josh Allen519.2330.7386829.0811.94101530.37.83347.17
Mitchell Trubisky33.121.3225.11.320.8314.848.10.5920.97
QB Totals552.33524093.130.412.77115.8578.48.42368.14

Josh Allen: Putting aside the debate over who should have won the NFL MVP award last season, it's clear that both Allen and Lamar Jackson had MVP-caliber seasons, especially as voters split their votes for MVP and the 2024 AP NFL All-Pro first team. Going into fantasy drafts this summer, Allen vs. Jackson will be the difficult (or easy) choice facing fantasy managers — and to be clear, the "easy" part is that you can't go wrong with either.

Allen posted five-year lows in several passing categories — attempts (483), yards (3,731) and touchdowns (28) — but his dual-threat skill set is what makes him so dangerous. Allen now has (at least) 12 rushing touchdowns in back-to-back seasons and 500-plus rushing yards in four consecutive seasons. He has finished as a top-two fantasy quarterback for five consecutive seasons.

MORE: Continue reading our Buffalo Bills 2025 Fantasy Football Projections


Chicago Bears 2025 Fantasy Football Projections


PlayerAtt.Comp.YardsTDINTRushYardsTDPoints
Caleb Williams530.8342.43768.722.569.5582.7413.52.07275.66
Case Keenum33.921.4230.51.220.784.914.70.215.21
QB Totals564.7363.83999.223.7810.3387.6428.22.27290.87

Caleb Williams: Poised for a breakout season, Williams benefits from the trifecta of improvements in offensive coaching, protection and weapons. After completely revamping their interior offensive line in free agency, the Bears also used their first three draft picks on the offense — tight end Colston Loveland, wide receiver Luther Burden III, and offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo. Williams (along with Justin Fields) is one of my favorite targets later when I don't draft a top-four option.

MORE: Continue reading our Chicago Bears 2025 Fantasy Football Projections


Baltimore Ravens 2025 Fantasy Football Projections


PlayerAtt.Comp.YardsTDINTRushYardsTDPoints
Lamar Jackson451.5300.23521.729.357.22133.1811.94.33351
Cooper Rush36.622.3234.21.350.665.45.40.0514.29
QB Totals488.1322.53755.930.77.88138.5817.34.38365.29

Lamar Jackson: What a year it was Jackson, who posted career highs in passing yards (4,172) and touchdowns (41) while leading the NFL in TD% (8.6%), yards per attempt (8.8) and passer rating (119.6)! It was the second time in his career that he has finished as fantasy's QB1. He posted a 9% TD% in his other overall QB1 season (2019), and then followed that up with a 6.9% rate in 2020. His career average is 6.4%. Long story short, he was absolutely phenomenal in 2024, but last year's ratios would be unsustainable for any quarterback including Jackson (even though he could repeat as fantasy's QB1). Although he has a max of five rushing touchdowns over the past four seasons, Jackson is the NFL's all-time leader in quarterback rushing yards, averaging a whopping 1,019 yards per 17 games over his career.

MORE: Continue reading our Baltimore Ravens 2025 Fantasy Football Projections


New York Jets 2025 Fantasy Football Projections


PlayerAtt.Comp.YardsTDINTRushYardsTDPoints
Justin Fields482.4299.13400.920.0212.78117.6664.45.59290.54
Tyrod Taylor30.820215.61.20.5214.780.90.6824.55
QB Totals513.2319.13616.521.2213.3132.3745.36.27315.09

Justin Fields: The same year (2022) that Fields threw for 2,242 yards, 17 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, he finished as fantasy's QB6 in points per game and overall. Of course, it was the elite rushing production (160/1143/8) that outweighed his anemic passing stats that year. Even before the Steelers benched him in favor of Russell Wilson in 2024, Fields was the QB6 in fantasy points per game through his six starts. I expect to be overweight Fields in 2025, especially in best ball formats.

MORE: Continue reading our New York Jets 2025 Fantasy Football Projections


Arizona Cardinals 2025 Fantasy Football Projections


PlayerAtt.Comp.YardsTDINTRushYardsTDPoints
Kyler Murray512.4348.4363820.510.7678.8472.84.73281.66
Jacoby Brissett41.525.7273.91.290.629.332.60.3720.36
QB Totals553.9374.13911.921.7911.3888.1505.45.1302.02

Kyler Murray: While fantasy managers were hoping for more from Murray in 2024, his final numbers were still solid albeit not spectacular. Murray threw multiple touchdowns in only four games, but he had another four multi-score games when including rushing touchdowns. Even with more weekly inconsistency than you may like, Murray has upside as a back-end QB1, especially if Marvin Harrison Jr. and their connection take a big step forward in year two, as many expect.

MORE: Continue reading our Arizona Cardinals 2025 Fantasy Football Projections

Sunday, March 31, 2024

Caleb Williams 2024 NFL Mock Draft Roundup 2.0

Leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, we will track where USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams appears in the latest NFL mock drafts.

Caleb Williams NFL Mock Drafts

Here are some of the latest mock drafts in which Williams has appeared:

CBS Sports - Kyle Stackpole

#1 overall, Chicago Bears

Caleb Williams didn't have to work out at the USC pro day to be the No. 1 overall pick, but he did so anyway and checked all the boxes in front of the Bears brass. Caleb to Chicago is a foregone conclusion at this point.

NFL.com - Eric Edholm

#1 overall, Chicago Bears

This is starting to feel close to locked in. Taking Williams to dinner was just the first step, but also bringing him to Halas Hall for a visit is sort of the "meet the parents" phase of draft dating. They're getting serious, folks. At this point, hearing anyone else's name but Williams' in this spot would be a surprise to me and a lot of other folks.

The Ringer - Danny Kelly

#1 overall, Chicago Bears

No change here, as it feels like Williams to the Bears is all but a lock. For a team that owns the first pick, the Bears have done a surprisingly good job setting their rookie quarterback up for early success. In addition to signing running back D'Andre Swift and tight end Gerald Everett in free agency, the team traded a fourth-round pick for veteran pass catcher Keenan Allen, giving Williams a trio of experienced playmakers who can help take some of the pressure off in year one.

NFL.com - Charles Davis

#1 overall, Chicago Bears

There's still plenty of time before Commissioner Roger Goodell officially puts the Bears on the clock for the first pick, but this pairing feels like a fait accompli.

CBS Sports - Pete Prisco

#1 overall, Chicago Bears

It's becoming obvious that Caleb Williams is the pick for the Bears. They have had a nice offseason, and if he's the real deal, watch out for this team.

ESPN - Matt Miller

#1 overall, Chicago Bears

The Bears trading Justin Fields to Pittsburgh cements their selection of a quarterback at No. 1 overall. Williams is not only the best one in this class, but also the best of the past decade. A talented creator under center, he accounted for 120 touchdowns in his three-year college career (93 passing, 27 rushing) to just 14 interceptions. The Bears have built a fantastic supporting cast, allowing Williams the chance to see instant success. He'll be a Week 1 starter and could have a C.J. Stroud-like impact here.

ESPN - Mike Tannenbaum

#1 overall, Chicago Bears

Williams has rare talent and playmaking ability, and the trade of Justin Fields to Pittsburgh clears the road for him to come to Chicago. With a supporting cast of Keenan Allen, Cole Kmet, DJ Moore, D'Andre Swift and Gerald Everett, Williams is set up for speedy development as a pro and quick success. The sacks (83 over three college seasons) and fumbles (16) are concerning, but I believe Williams' fundamentals in the pocket (climbing instead of escaping backward) will improve. He averaged over 9 yards per pass attempt in each of his three college seasons (one at Oklahoma) and threw 93 TD passes.

The Athletic - Ben Standig

#1 overall, Chicago Bears

It sure feels like we can almost take out the pen for this projection. Any angst about Williams declining the Bears' warm embrace faded at the NFL combine. Trading away Justin Fields soon followed, and repeating last year's draft haul trade feels further away every day. This tight blurb reflects such thinking.

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Atlanta Falcons 2024 NFL Mock Draft Roundup 2.0

Throughout the year and leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, we will update our Atlanta Falcons Mock Draft Roundup showing picks for the Atlanta Falcons from several prominent sites and draft analysts.

The following are picks in recent mock drafts for the Falcons:

The Draft Network - Ryan Fowler (1/14)

8. Laiatu Latu, EDGE, UCLA

My EDGE1 in the class, Laiatu Latu won't blow you away with his athletic profile or 40 time, but his hands, strength, and unbelievably deep pass-rush repertoire is beyond his years. I expect him to dominate one-on-ones at the Senior Bowl and boost his stock into the top 10.

San Diego Union-Tribune - Eddie Brown (1/12)

8. Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama

Could Belichick end up coaching the Falcons next season? If so, he'd likely pester GM Terry Fontenot to target Turner in the draft. Turner was overshadowed by Will Anderson Jr. his previous two seasons at Tuscaloosa — he had 8.5 sacks as a true freshman in 2021 — but he's capable of being a star in his own right. This season, the AP All-American added some bulk to his frame and displayed more power to go with his already impressive speed-rush capabilities.

The 33rd Team - Marcus Mosher (1/12)

8. Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson

Ideally, the Atlanta Falcons would love to move up and get one of the top three quarterbacks in this class. But in this mock, they stay at No. 8 and select the top cornerback: Nate Wiggins.

A.J. Terrell had another strong season in Atlanta, but the Falcons need a better option opposite him. Pairing him with another Clemson Tiger in Wiggins makes too much sense.

NBC Sports - Connor Rogers (1/11)

8. Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama

The first defensive player to come off the board, Turner is as athletic as they come in the front seven. In 2022, so much of his game was built around speed, but the strength strides he made in 2023 have turned him into a top 12 prospect.

He'll play his entire rookie season as a 21-year-old, with a massive pass rush ceiling in front of him.

ESPN - Jordan Reid (1/10)

8. Laiatu Latu, EDGE, UCLA

It's no secret the Falcons need a quarterback. But Arthur Smith has been relieved of his coaching duties, and with pressure to win next season, I think Atlanta could go the veteran route under center. With that in mind, adding another pass-rusher makes sense, as the Falcons owned the worst pass rush win rate (30.9%) in the league. Latu has an impressive arsenal of pass-rush moves and has improved as a run defender. He was second in the FBS in pressure rate (20.1%) this season and recorded 23.5 sacks since joining UCLA in 2022.

Medical issues are the biggest question mark here. Latu was forced to sit out two seasons because of a 2020 neck injury while still at Washington. But with a clean bill of health, he would be a no-brainer top-10 pick.

The Athletic - Nick Baumgardner (1/10)

TRADE - 1. Caleb Williams, QB, USC

Proposed trade: Atlanta receives No. 1; Chicago receives Nos. 8 and 43 plus a future first-round pick and a future second-round pick

Chicago hasn't made a decision yet on Justin Fields. If the Bears decide to move on, this pick will be for a quarterback.

At the same time, the Bears' trade last March with Carolina again puts general manager Ryan Poles in a situation in which he can unload No. 1 for a haul, further build around (or kick the can on) Fields and really charge up an already impressive young roster.

Of all the QB-needy teams, Atlanta's roster is the most ready to win. Now, add a new coach and a new face of the franchise. Williams next to running back Bijan Robinson, in an offense with tight end Kyle Pitts and wide receiver Drake London, might sell a ticket or two.

USA Today - Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz (1/9)

8. Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama

The quarterback question is going to hang over the franchise all offseason after Arthur Smith's firing, but there doesn't seem to be a suitable solution here for an otherwise playoff-ready roster. Still, there should be no problem with picking up Turner, a dynamic and explosive edge threat who would recalibrate a lackluster pass rush.

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