Kevin Szafraniec explains why Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty could pace their respective positions in 2025 and how the Raiders’ offseason overhaul in the front office and on the sidelines will help them do it.
Since moving to Las Vegas in 2020, the Raiders have only recorded one winning season and have been largely mediocre, sporting a 36-48 record over the past five seasons. Unfortunately, the franchise was moving in the wrong direction in 2024, with their 4-13 finish representing the worst record the team has had since 2014.
However, it wasn’t an entirely lost season, as rookie tight end Brock Bowers emerged as fantasy’s PPR TE1 while putting together the best statistical season of any rookie at the position in the history of the NFL. Additionally, the Raiders’ ownership completely overhauled the front office and coaching staff this offseason, bringing in proven winners to help right the ship. Early returns have been promising, as the new regime has already upgraded the quarterback position and drafted star running back Ashton Jeanty to form a formidable duo with Bowers for the foreseeable future.
Before we get too ahead of ourselves, there is still plenty of work to be done across Las Vegas’ roster. However, it is not difficult to see that the Raiders are heading in the right direction after witnessing the moves the organization has made this offseason. With that in mind, how high are the ceilings for Bowers and Jeanty while playing under Pete Carroll and Chip Kelly, and how much will the shortcomings of a rebuilding Raiders roster hold the young stars back?
AFC North
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- Cleveland Browns: There Are Gems to be Found on Kevin Stefanski’s Offense If You Know Where to Look
- Cincinnati Bengals: Poor Real-Life Roster Construction Creates Elite Fantasy Pathways for the Bengals’ Stars
AFC South
- Houston Texans: Why New Weapons and a New Scheme Will Lead to a C.J. Stroud Bounceback
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 2025 Represents Trevor Lawrence’s Best Chance Yet to Reach His Ceiling
- Tennessee Titans: Will an Abundance of Garbage Time Result in Tennessee’s Late-Round Skill-Position Players Returning Big-Time Fantasy Value?
AFC East
- Miami Dolphins: Whose Fantasy Arrows Are Pointing Up on a Miami Offense Heading in the Opposite Direction?
- New York Jets: A Shift in Offensive Philosophy Could Result in Breece Hall and Isaiah Davis Forming the Best Backfield in the AFC
AFC West
- Denver Broncos: Bo Nix Is About to Join the Ranks of the NFL’s Elite QBs
- Los Angeles Chargers: Has Justin Herbert Forced Greg Roman to Rethink His Offensive Approach?
NFC North
- Minnesota Vikings: J.J. McCarthy Finds Himself in the Middle of the Perfect Storm for Fantasy Production
- Green Bay Packers: Why the NFL’s Most Complete Roster is Finally About to Get the Attention It Deserves
- Detroit Lions: Amon-Ra St. Brown’s Discounted ADP Has Him Poised to be 2025’s Most Undervalued Superstar
NFC South
- Atlanta Falcons: Which Players Are Primed to Help Take the Atlanta Offense to the Next Level?
- Carolina Panthers: Bryce Young Is Finally Ready to Deliver on His College Potential
NFC East
- Philadelphia Eagles: Why Small Changes Could Lead to Even Bigger Fantasy Scoring in 2025
- Dallas Cowboys: A New Offensive Direction Is Exactly What Dak Prescott Needs to Get Back on Track
NFC West
- San Francisco 49ers: Make Sure You Are Rostering the Next Wave of Stars in Kyle Shanahan’s Offense
- Arizona Cardinals: Why Kyler Murray Will Overcome His Doubters and Return to His Elite Ways
- Los Angeles Rams: History Is Getting Ready to Repeat Itself in L.A. as Puka Nacua Eyes 2025’s Overall WR1 Spot
Antonio Pierce Falls Flat in an Extended Audition
Year 2 of the Antonio Pierce experiment did not go as planned. Following a 5-4 record coaching on an interim basis, Las Vegas gave Pierce a full season to show what he could do. Sadly, he had fewer wins across 17 games in 2024 than he did in nine games in 2023. While the offense took a slight step back, the biggest issue was a defense that gave up an average of 6.06 more points per game than in the year prior.
