As the football season rapidly approaches, the excitement surrounding the game builds. While the upcoming Hall of Fame Game featuring the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Chargers might not showcase all the star players who will feature in the regular season, it marks the beginning of the preseason for 2025. With this kickoff comes the anticipation for notable matchups in the regular season, including a highly anticipated opener between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys. Furthermore, the excitement of fantasy football draft season is palpable, with managers beginning to strategize.

Fantasy managers have several steps to navigate in preparation for draft day, with one of the most crucial being the examination of player rankings. Evaluating expert opinions on player standings and cross-referencing these with average draft positions provides valuable insights into which players present the best value at their respective positions. This article serves as a comprehensive resource for fantasy players, offering position-by-position rankings for both PPR (points per reception) and non-PPR (standard) scoring systems. Included are lists of the top 100 players in each format, along with insights into undervalued players worth targeting, overvalued players to steer clear of, and several potential sleepers to consider.

In this initial fantasy Big Board for 2025, the focus will be on the top 100 players overall in both scoring formats before delving into more detailed analyses of individual positions. Despite the rankings providing a glimpse of how players compare across various positions, it is important for fantasy managers to avoid a rigid drafting strategy that prioritizes simply selecting the highest-ranked player regardless of position. Employing such inflexibility can lead to missed opportunities on draft day. For instance, if multiple members of a league adopt a 'Zero RB' strategy, running backs may slip into favorable drafting positions. Similarly, if a large number of managers choose to delay QB selections, elite quarterbacks could drop significantly in the later rounds. Ultimately, a successful draft revolves around acquiring value, necessitating an adaptable approach to respond to the direction of the draft.