NFL Fantasy Football 2025 Top 3 Value Picks: Wide Receviers

I know, I know. I’m the hockey guy at Betting News. I go by Gretzky Betzky, I host PUCK IT and I eat, breathe, and sleep puck. But I’m also an AVID fantasy football nerd who is in two dynasty leagues, partaking in 5+ leagues annually and been addicted to being a fake GM for over 15 years now.

In fact, I won the Betting News staff fantasy league last season and came in second place in two other leagues. From draft day on, I will watch players ADP like they are stock tickers, hunting down value. And while the NHL is snoozing, I’ll be contributing my NFL expertise in the fantasy football realm.

This will become an ongoing series where I highlight players who REEK of value in fantasy drafts. We aren’t talking about grabbing Ja’Marr Chase with the first overall pick, but instead we are going to be finding gems and value. Each article will feature a position within a range of draft rounds (we will always skip the first round). We will assume that these picks are for 12-team leagues with .5 PPR and will not be discussing in terms of Superflex. On top of that, I’ll highlight a futures bet that corresponds with each player, all of whose odds can be found on BetOnline.

So without further ado, let’s kick it off with NFL fantasy football 2025 top three value picks: the wide receivers. It’s mock draft season baby!!!

1. Wide Receiver Fantasy Value Round 2: Drake London

Admittedly, the wide receivers available in round two all have huge upside, and illustrate how deep the position has become. And while I’d rather draft a true top wideout in round one, a player like Bijan Robinson or Gibbs could tempt me to stray. So if you are grabbing your first wide receiver in the second round, where can you get value? Especially in .5 PPR or full PPR formats.

Out of all the receivers who are typically available in round two, Drake London feels like he has the best shot to be top five at his position. London eclipsed 1,200 receiving yards off of 100 receptions last season. And while it was the first time he hit 1,000 yards, this was largely due to the poor quarterbacks he has played with in his first three seasons.

This season Drake will have Michael Penix, the former top-10 draft pick, at the helm. And while he has only started in three NFL games, he was displaying his strong arm and ability to throw darts by the last game of the regular season. Penix should be an upgrade to the corpse of Kirk Cousins, who London had success with last season. But more importantly, London could become the young QB’s top target.

Drake London is a BIG bodied receiver, giving Penix a great safety blanket down the field. In the last two games of the season, London had 31 targets, nearly 300 receiving yards, and two touchdowns. If the London connection continues next season, Drake could easily be a top-eight receiver this season. I’m pushing my chips all in on London for NFL fantasy value in round two, especially if he falls into the middle of the round.

Drake London Jr. over 1,050.5 receiving yards for -110 on BetOnline:

Considering Drake had over 200 more receiving yards than this prop last season with questionable quarterback play, I think this prop feels like a very “safe” future. Yes, there are mouths to feed in Atlanta, like Kyle Pitts, Bijan Robinson, and Mooney. But we saw Penix look for London again and again in those last two NFL regular-season games. And if London averages 10+ targets a game, his big body and YPC should help him run away with this low line.

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2. Wide Receiver Fantasy Value Round 3: Mike Evans

Feed me Mike Evans in every draft. Every. Stinking. Draft. Evans has a remarkable record of consistency, with 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. This reliability is invaluable in fantasy football. He’s a frequent target in the red zone, making him a touchdown threat every time the Buccaneers get close to the end zone. Last season, he was the 13th-best receiver in .5 PPR leagues with 1,051 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns.

Let all the haters skip him. Yes he will be 32 by the time the season begins. But all this man has done is produce and play games. In fact, out of his 11 NFL seasons, he has only played fewer than 15 games once. This is Mr. Reliable. I am willing to take Evans with the first pick of the third round or even late into the second round if needed.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield had amazing chemistry right from the get-go with Evans and it’s hard to see that slowing down. He is in a weaker division and will play the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, and Atlanta Falcons twice. The Buccaneers are also in the top third for strength of schedule. This is one of my favorite value picks in all of NFL fantasy and I will be doing everything I can to draft him everywhere.

Mike Evans 1,000+ receiving yards for -110 on BetOnline:

Evans has hit this line in every single season of this NFL career. The books are practically asking for him to have some regression due to his age. But Barker loves throwing the ball and the Bucs have enough weapons to help Evans find separation (not like that has ever mattered for the hulking receiver), but not enough to vulture his targets. Going for a little history repeating here and another 1,000+ season for Evans.

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3. Wide Receiver Fantasy Value Round 4: DJ Moore

Much like Mike Evans in round three, DJ Moore is a consistent target machine. Out of his seven career seasons, he has hit 1,000+ yards four times and just missed it last season. At this point in the draft, I will most likely be targeting running backs or quarterbacks, but if I have to pivot to filling out my receiver depth here, DJ is the most reliable out of the four names often found in this round. While Garrett Wilson has upside, and Devante Adams has the pedigree, both come with massive question marks.

Moore isn’t as old and worn down as Adams, is a proven vet unlike Rashee Rice, and has put up top-20 WR seasons four times in his career. But what makes Moore so enticing this late into the draft is his upside. While he is 28-years-old, he will be playing with Caleb Williams for the second season. Williams was touted to be a “can’t-miss” Pro-Bowl caliber quarterback going into his draft year. And while he was overshadowed by Jayden Daniels and even Bo Nix, Williams could find his groove his sophomore season.

Under new OC Declan Doyle (formerly of the Denver Broncos), the Bears are shifting to a pass-heavy scheme. He worked alongside Sean Payton at the Saints and Broncos, absorbing creative RPOs and dynamic motion/X-formations — all of which suit Moore’s skill set. Chicago’s emphasis on a QB-driven offense means Doyle will help deliver a system tailored for Caleb Williams, which can only mean good things for Moore.

If you can snag him as your WR2 or Flex — you’re stealing upside. This is exactly the type of profile and value I am looking for in round four and beyond in NFL fantasy drafts.

DJ Moore over 1,000 receiving yards for -110 on BetOnline:

This is the bet I am least confident in. There are mouths to feed in Chicago, such as Rome Odzune and rookie TE Loveland. Doyle being a tight end coach may mean he is drawn to two-TE sets with Kmet and Loveland. However, Moore has done this more times than not in his career and missed this milestone by 34 yards last season. If Caleb Williams improves and finds stronger chemistry with Moore, this should be a slam dunk.

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