Yahoo Fantasy Football Roundtable: Key Takeaways from the 2024-25 Season
Yahoo Fantasy experts share valuable insights from the 2024 fantasy football season, highlighting key lessons learned.
Fantasy Football, Yahoo, 2024 Season, Anthony Richardson, Jayden Daniels, Josh Jacobs, Terry McLaurin, Brock Bowers, Drake Maye, Jalen McMillan
City: New York. The Yahoo Fantasy crew has been chatting about the biggest lessons from the 2024 fantasy football season, and there are some real gems here.
First off, they talked about Anthony Richardson. Sure, he can run, but if he can’t throw, that’s a problem. Many folks were all in on him, but they missed out on other solid players like Jayden Daniels who could have been a better pick.
Then there’s the whole idea of value. Sometimes, players drop in value for reasons that don’t really make sense. Like Josh Jacobs—people freaked out over a rookie pick and forgot how good he really is. And Terry McLaurin? He’s been held back by bad quarterbacks, but with a new guy in town, he really shined.
Now, about tight ends. If you thought grabbing a top-tier tight end early was smart, think again. Most of the best ones were picked late. So, if you’re drafting next year, maybe wait until the later rounds to snag a tight end.
And hey, rookie tight ends might not be as scary as we thought. With some solid college experience, they can surprise us. Tyler Warren is one to watch for next season.
Speaking of rookies, the 2024 class was something special. We saw some amazing performances from guys like Jayden Daniels and Bucky Irving. Even Jalen McMillan turned out to be a star on championship teams.
Lastly, the late-round quarterback strategy is still the way to go. Most of the top QBs were drafted early, but many didn’t live up to the hype. So, waiting for a solid pick like Drake Maye could pay off big time in 2025.