🚀 7 Most Overlooked Fantasy Football Winners from Free Agency

Everyone is talking about the big names from free agency— Davante Adams, DK Metcalf, Sam Darnold…

But what about the under-the-radar players who just quietly became league winners?

Today, we’re breaking down 7 overlooked fantasy winners you need to know before your league mates catch on.

Let’s get into it 👇

1. Ladd McConkey (Chargers)

McConkey provided he can be Justin Herbert’s WR1 last year - and it looks like 2025 will be no different:

🔹 The Chargers didn’t sign a top WR in free agency
🔹 Mike Williams re-signed, but he’s coming off a poor 2024 (298 yards)
🔹 McConkey already had 82 catches, 1149 yards & 7 TDs in his rookie year

And when it mattered most?

He averaged 20.3 fantasy points per game in the fantasy playoffs.

🚀 Fantasy Impact: If the Chargers don’t draft a WR early, McConkey is locked in for a massive season.

2. Jauan Jennings (49ers)

Jennings is quietly next in line in San Francisco’s offense.

🔹 Deebo Samuel is gone
🔹 The 49ers haven’t signed a key WR
🔹 Brandon Aiyuk’s Week 1 status is up in the air (injury)

Here’s the sneaky part…

Jennings already proved he can produce. From Weeks 10-18 last year, he had four games with 10+ targets as the 49ers WR1.

🚀 Fantasy Impact: If Aiyuk misses time, Jennings is a legit fantasy starter…

3. D’Andre Swift (Bears)

Swift is a sneaky free agency winner—but nobody is noticing:

🔹 The Bears hired Ben Johnson (one of the NFL’s best offensive minds)
🔹 Huge upgrades to the O-Line
🔹 They didn’t sign another RB

There’s only one catch—if Chicago drafts a RB early, Swift’s value could drop.

🚀 Fantasy Impact: If the Bears don’t draft an RB, Swift could be a steal in 2025…

4. Jaylen Warren (Steelers)

Warren might finally get his shot at a larger workload.

Najee Harris is gone (250 carries & 30 receptions up for grabs).

And the Steelers already trust Warren - they gave him a near-even snap split with Najee the past 2 seasons.

Let’s not forget - Warren was insanely efficient in 2023 (his last healthy season):
✅ #1 in broken tackle rate
✅ Top 10 in yards per touch

🚀 Fantasy Impact: If the Steelers don’t draft a top RB, Warren is a must-have…

5. Garrett Wilson (Jets)

Wilson quietly became the last man standing in New York:

🔹 Davante Adams is gone
🔹 His top target competition? Xavier Gipson, Allen Lazard & Stone Smartt.

Wilson was already Top 5 in receptions last season. But now the big question? His new QB—Justin Fields.

But don’t forget—Fields made DJ Moore a Top 10 WR in 2023.

🚀 Fantasy Impact: If Fields clicks with Wilson, he’s in for a monster fantasy season…

6. Brenton Strange (Jaguars)

Strange is the breakout TE nobody is talking about.

🔹 Evan Engram is gone
🔹 Christian Kirk is gone
🔹 That’s 111 vacated targets

When Strange got extended playing time last year, he produced—including an 11-catch game late in the season.

📢 Jaguars GM literally said: “Brenton Strange will have a role in this offense in a way we haven’t seen yet.”

🚀 Fantasy Impact: A late-round TE with legit Top-10 upside…

7. Khalil Shakir (Bills)

Shakir is taking over in Buffalo—and the Bills are telling us that with their moves:

✅ The Bills didn’t add serious WR competition (only signing Josh Palmer)
✅ They gave Shakir a 4-year, $60M contract

And here’s what you should know:

🔹 Over the final 10 games of 2023 - Shakir had more yards than Stefon Diggs
🔹 In 2024 - he became Josh Allen’s WR1 with 100 targets over 15 games
🔹 He earned a target on 28% of his routes (12th best in the NFL)

🚀 Fantasy Impact: Buffalo is telling us Shakir is their guy—expect a big 2025…

Bonus: Patriots WR1 is Wide Open

New England’s top WR options right now?

🤔 Demario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins.

Since the Patriots didn’t add a key WR in free agency, two things are possible:

1️⃣ They draft a WR early to be their #1 option
2️⃣ One of these guys steps up as Drake Maye’s go-to target

My money is on an incoming rookie— or Demario Douglas…

What’s Next?

The under-the-radar free agency winners are just as important as the big names.

These hidden gems could win you your league—and there are still moves coming with the NFL Draft.

I’ll keep you ahead of the curve.

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Chat soon!

Sal