Drafting the top fantasy football quarterback early isn't always smart but sometimes pays off. Read about who should be the No. 1 QB taken in 2025 drafts.

On the first offensive snap, offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury reminded everyone that Deebo Samuel will be called upon to run the ball at times this season. Samuel came in motion right, took the end-around "jet sweep," scooting 19 yards via solid blocks from right tackle Josh Conerly and tight end Ben Sinnott.

Over the course of the past five seasons, Josh Allen has either finished as the QB1 or QB2, and he is in line to reclaim the top spot for fantasy football in 2025. While he took a step back in both passing and rushing yards, Allen still managed to finish as the QB2 last year, behind Lamar Jackson.

No NFL team had a better turn around from 2023 to 2024 than the Washington Commanders. Going from a 4-13 record and having the number two overall draft pick (Jayden Daniels), to 12-5 and a trip all the way to the NFC Championship game is an elite jump. Look no further than the coach-quarterback duo of Dan Quinn and rising year-two quarterback Daniels. The Commanders found several ways to win ...

[Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] Daniels finished his rookie season with 3,568 passing yards, 25 TDs and 9 INTs while posting a 100.1 passer rating.

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels did not attempt a pass against the Bengals, but did score on a 14-yard touchdown run.