{"id":164740,"date":"2025-06-28T08:06:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T08:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/164740\/"},"modified":"2025-06-28T08:06:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T08:06:22","slug":"best-saints-to-target-for-fantasy-football-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/164740\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Saints to target for fantasy football in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being a homer in fantasy football usually doesn\u2019t lead to the best results. With the New Orleans Saints<\/a> slated to start a young quarterback, it may offer a bigger obstacle for fans who want to draft from their favorite team but also compete for a championship. <\/p>\n

That said, the Saints still have plenty of offensive talent that can make a difference for your team in 2025. All rankings and projections are based on PPR.<\/p>\n

Alvin Kamara – RB2<\/p>\n

2024 ranking – RB9
2025 projection – RB15<\/p>\n

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Photo by Cooper Neill\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Alvin Kamara continues to be a value pick in the middle rounds year after year. In 2024, Kamara was projected to be RB15 on the board before finishing as the RB9 in a weak Saints offense. <\/p>\n

Head coach Kellen Moore is coming off a successful year as the Philadelphia Eagles<\/a>‘ offensive coordinator, helping superstar running back Saquon barely break 2,000 yards. It\u2019s easy to imagine the Saints taking a heavy-run approach to their offense. With New Orleans choosing between a rookie and second-year quarterback, the former All-Pro will see plenty of attempts as a runner and receiver. <\/p>\n

Chris Olave – WR3\/Flex<\/p>\n

2024 ranking – WR93
2025 projection – WR30<\/p>\n

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Photo by Gus Stark\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

From projections early on predicting the then third year wide out finishing in the top 10 to an injury-riddled season that caused Chris Olave to barely make the top 100, Olave had a disappointing year in 2024.<\/p>\n

Coming off such a lackluster season, Olave could only go up from here. The two-time 1,000-yard receiver is the clear-cut WR1 on the Saints and will be the go-to target for whichever young quarterback is under center for New Orleans. While injuries continue to be a concern for Olave, an offseason bulk and a new offensive scheme hope to see a significant jump for the former first-round pick.<\/p>\n

Rashid Shaheed – WR5\/Flex2<\/p>\n

2024 ranking – WR83
2025 projection – WR55<\/p>\n

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Photo by Chris Graythen\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Rashid Shaheed started the 2024 season hot, catching 20 passes for 349 yards and 3 touchdowns through six games. Disappointingly for Shaheed, his season would end early after suffering a knee injury during the team\u2019s week six matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With the Saints’ offense moving to a run-heavy offense, play action will be the bulk of the team\u2019s big plays. Shaheed has dominated as a deep threat on play action through the early years of his career and will likely get more looks with a new strong-armed quarterback and offense-focused head coach. <\/p>\n

Juwan Johnson – TE2\/3<\/p>\n

2024 ranking – TE19
2025 projection – TE34<\/p>\n

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Photo by Cooper Neill\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Juwan Johnson signed a three-year $30 million contract with the Saints early in the offseason. Johnson\u2019s deal surprised many, with New Orleans showing a significant amount of commitment to the sixth-year tight end. <\/p>\n

Head coach Kellen Moore has been noted to take advantage of tight ends in his offense since his time with the Dallas Cowboys<\/a>. From Dalton Schultz to Dallas Goedert, tight ends have continued to have a strong presence in Moore\u2019s offense. Juwan Johnson is coming off the best year of his career with 548 yards and 3 touchdowns. With the wide receiver-turned-tight end expected to have a pivotal role in the team\u2019s new offense, He can be a waiver pickup after the draft. <\/p>\n

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