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The 2025 NFL season is shaping up to be an exciting one for fantasy football managers, especially at the quarterback position. After careful analysis of performance trends, team situations, and player development trajectories, here are the top five quarterbacks poised for breakout fantasy seasons in 2025.
Bryce Young enters the 2025 fantasy season with a growing buzz after a promising finish to his 2024 campaign. Early struggles and even a benching cast doubt on his potential, but Young emerged as a trustworthy fantasy asset in the latter part of last season. Over the final three games in 2024, Young accumulated 10 total touchdowns without a turnover, an impressive feat last achieved by Drew Brees in 2019.
I continue to be amazed by the skill of Bryce Young…
You can’t convince me anybody in the nfl has better throw anticipation than him. Maybe it’s just that he and tmac are dialed on another level but I think Bryce is truly just an alien
He literally started his throwing motion… pic.twitter.com/EzyKaTAPPX
— brycethe1⃣ (@moneybryce9) August 9, 2025
Young displayed accuracy, poise, and improved decision-making, finishing second among quarterbacks in fantasy points during that stretch. The Panthers’ offensive landscape is improving as well, with rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan added to the group alongside veterans like Xavier Legette and Adam Thielen to provide Young with more reliable targets. Couple that with a run-heavy offensive approach and an offensive line in the rebuild phase under coach Dave Canales, Young’s upside lies in both the passing and rushing game.
Carolina boasts the fifth-easiest schedule in fantasy terms this year, facing weaker pass defenses multiple times, which bodes well for Young’s fantasy production. His rushing ability has also been highlighted, finishing tied for third in rushing touchdowns among quarterbacks last season. Drafting Young could provide excellent value at a typically thin position, with potential QB1 upside as he continues to build chemistry and experience.
Trevor Lawrence has already established himself as a bona fide NFL starter, but 2025 presents a prime opportunity for him to ascend into elite fantasy territory. Having moved past his rookie growing pains, Lawrence’s accuracy, poise, and deep-ball ability make him a high-ceiling fantasy quarterback.
Jacksonville’s offense has steadily improved, with the addition of talented skill-position players and a stable offensive line enhancing Lawrence’s ability to produce with fewer sacks and more explosive plays. Expect Lawrence to continue leveraging his large target tree and his improved command of the offense, pushing him toward consistent top-tier fantasy QB production.
His dual-threat capabilities add an extra layer of upside in scoring, and with favorable schedule matchups, Lawrence is one of the safest bets among breakout candidates to elevate fantasy teams into contention.
JJ McCarthy stands out as a bold but highly promising fantasy pick for 2025. Selected 10th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, McCarthy was...
