Fantasy football: Sleepers, busts and breakouts for 2025
Briefly

In anticipation of the upcoming fantasy football season, experts share predictions for sleepers, busts, and breakout players for 2025. A sleeper is defined as a player overlooked who is expected to outperform their average draft position, while a bust is a well-regarded player likely to underperform. A breakout player is projected to achieve career-best statistics. Noteworthy sleepers identified include J.J. McCarthy, whose situation and coaching scheme enhance his prospects, and Kaleb Johnson, who could excel in Pittsburgh's offensive system based on his impressive statistics from the previous season.
J.J. McCarthy offers a strong upside as a sleeper due to his youthful talent in Kevin O'Connell's quarterback-friendly scheme, with high averages of 17.8 fantasy points per game.
Kaleb Johnson's size and speed make him a prime candidate for the Steelers' outside zone scheme, as he had 21 rushes of 20+ yards last season, showcasing his explosive ability.
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