When prepping for your 2025 redraft leagues, there’s one stat that can immediately steer your draft in the right direction: catchable targets per game. This often-overlooked metric is a goldmine for fantasy insight. It tells us how often quarterbacks are delivering accurate, on-target passes—giving wide receivers, tight ends, and running backs the opportunity to turn those targets into fantasy points.
In 2024, the Cincinnati Bengals led the NFL with 31.5 catchable targets per game. Unsurprisingly, this offense featured Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins, forming one of the most consistent and high-upside fantasy passing attacks. If you want fantasy gold, this is where you mine it.
Let’s break down the top teams based on catchable targets per game and which players you should prioritize from each offense.
- Catchable Targets/GM: 31.5 (1st)
- Fantasy Assets: Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Chase Brown (deep), Mike Gesicki (streamer)
- Why Target: Burrow throws often and accurately. Even with a conservative game plan, Chase and Higgins offer WR1/2 upside every week.
- Players to Target: Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman, David Njoku, Quinshon Judkins
- Why Target: The Browns have quietly developed a reliable passing game. It’s unclear who the QB will be. It could be Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel or even Shadeur Sanders. The Browns receiving corps offers solid flex-to-WR2 value.
- Players to Target: CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Jake Ferguson
- Why Target: The offense flows through Lamb. He's a weekly WR1 lock, and Dak Prescott continues to distribute the ball efficiently.
- Players to Target: Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka, Bucky Irving
- Why Target: Baker Mayfield showed he can deliver catchable throws consistently, and both Evans and Godwin had strong 2024 campaigns.
- Players to Target: Tyreek Hill, De'Von Achane, Jonnu Smith, Jaylen Waddle
- Why Target: The Dolphins move fast and throw often. Hill remains an elite fantasy weapon while Achane adds RB1 upside.
- Players to Target: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp
- Why Target: JSN could see a breakout as the Seahawks transition to a more pass-focused offense.
- Players to Target: Brock Bowers, Jakobi Meyers, Ashton Jeanty, Jack Bech
- Why Target: With Bowers entering the fold and Jeanty showing promise, the Raiders may become a sneaky value-rich offense with Geno Smith at QB.
- Players to Target: Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown, the corpse of Travis Kelce
- Why Target: Mahomes keeps this offense elite. Rice is trending toward WR1 status, and Worthy’s speed could give him instant value.
- Players to Target: Garrett Wilson, Xavier Gipson, Breece Hall, Arian Smith, Mason Taylor
- Why Target: With Rodgers back, Wilson’s target volume and quality should spike. He’s a WR1 in the making.
- Players to Target: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam LaPorta
- Why Target: Gibbs and St. Brown are heavily involved and consistently targeted. The Lions throw more than most realize.
Rookies: Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr., Ladd McConkey, Puka Nacua, Davante Adams (still reliable), Terry McLaurin, Nico Collins, Jauan Jennings
Some teams just aren’t built for fantasy success, particularly in the passing game. Here are the ones you should consider fading:
- Catchable Targets/GM: 16.5 (Last)
- Players to Avoid: Michael Pittman, Josh Downs, Adonai Mitchell, Tyler Warren
- Why Fade: Anthony Richardson is electric on the ground but limits fantasy volume for pass-catchers. If Daniel Jones gets the starting gig then Josh Downs will be a reliable WR2
- Players to Avoid: AJ Brown, DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert, Saquon Barkley
- Why Fade: The Eagles run a lot and spread the ball around. These WRs become boom-bust options.
- Players to Avoid: Zay Flowers, Mark Andrews, Isiah Likely
- Why Fade: Lamar’s legs hurt the target consistency. Outside of a few Flowers weeks, most Ravens WRs were unreliable.
- Players to Avoid: Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Matthew Golden, Tucker Kraft
- Why Fade: Jordan Love lacks consistency, and this WR room rotates too much to trust anyone weekly.
- Players to Avoid: Dalton Kincaid, Keon Coleman
- Why Fade: Volume exists, but target accuracy and Josh Allen’s unpredictability limit the weekly floor.
- Players to Avoid: Brandon Aiyuk
- Why Fade: I actually really like Jennings & and Kittle this year. Aiyuk is talented but may not get enough volume.
- Players to Avoid: Tank Dell (injury risk, volume uncertainty)
- None, though Cam Ward is worth a look in SuperFlex formats.
- Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton, RJ Harvey, Quinshon Judkins, TreVeyon Henderson, Kaleb Johnson
- Jeanty especially stands out as a three-down back with pass-catching upside.
- Tet McMillan, Emeka Egbuka, Travis Hunter, Luther Burden, Jayden Higgins, Kyle Williams, Matthew Golden, Tre Harris
- Caution on Tet McMillan: Expect modest volume—think Marvin Harrison Jr. rookie year. 6 targets per game max.
- None stand out for standard redraft. Colston Loveland is a stash in deep leagues.
Final Thoughts
If you want a competitive edge in your 2025 fantasy redraft leagues, prioritize offenses that consistently deliver accurate, catchable passes. It’s not enough to chase big names or raw talent—volume and accuracy win fantasy titles. Target WRs and TEs from pass-heavy, efficient teams like the Bengals, Cowboys, and Dolphins. Avoid low-volume, run-heavy offenses like the Colts and Ravens.
And don’t forget the rookies—there are gems every year. Just be realistic about workload, especially early in the season.
Happy Drafting!
