Fantasy Football: 10 Players Who Underperformed in 2025 and Could Use a Reboot
Lamar Jackson struggled with his EPA per dropback over three seasons, while Jayden Daniels had a disappointing rookie season with injuries. Saquon Barkley saw his fantasy numbers decrease after a strong rookie year, but there are signs he could bounce back with the right system.
It's no surprise that players can have inconsistent performances from year to year, but there are times when certain NFL stars just don't seem to be living up to expectations. That's the case with several key figures across different positions this season. One of the most notable examples is Lamar Jackson, a quarterback who had an impressive rookie year but struggled in 2025.
Despite being considered one of the best quarterbacks in fantasy football drafts, Jackson saw his EPA per dropback decrease from last season to just 0. 17 over three seasons. His worst and eighth-worst games came towards the end of the year, with two of his lowest-scoring fantasy outings occurring right before the playoffs.
The Baltimore Ravens will be under new coaching management this year, which includes Declan Doyle as the offensive coordinator. This could change the structure of the team's passing game, potentially leading to a better fit for Jackson as he transitions into a more experienced role. On the other side of the ball, Jayden Daniels had another off-season with injuries that limited his ability to perform at an elite level.
Even though he was still drafted as one of the top prospects in 2025, Daniels struggled during his rookie season and finished outside the top-10 in points per game. The Commanders have decided to change their offensive system under Kliff Kingsbury, with David Blough taking over for Saquon Barkley. This should help Daniels adjust to a more efficient passing attack that focuses on intermediate throws, making it easier for him to play from either the shotgun or spread formations.