Fantasy Football Today Express – 2025 All-Fantasy Team!
Episode Date: January 13, 2026
Host: Adam Aizer
Guest Analyst: Jamey Eisenberg
Episode Overview
This episode of Fantasy Football Today Express focuses on the definitive “All-Fantasy Team” for the 2025 NFL season. Host Adam Aizer and analyst Jamey Eisenberg break down the standout players at each position, debating value, consistency, and overall impact. The duo also discusses key snubs, notable playoff performances, and offers insight for fantasy managers prepping for the 2026 draft.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Quarterback Selection (02:46-04:31)
- Jamey’s Pick: Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills)
- Reasoning: Allen “lived up to expectations” unlike other highly-drafted QBs (e.g., Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Jayden Daniels). Despite some ups and downs, Allen was a steady force for fantasy lineups.
- Quote:
"Josh Allen was the only quarterback, whether due to injury and performance, that lived up to the hype..."
— Jamey Eisenberg [02:52]
- Adam’s Counterpoint: Matthew Stafford deserved it as a waiver-wire hero who nearly matched Allen’s points despite being an afterthought on draft day.
- Quote:
"He was, you know, a second round pick compared to Stafford. He was a waiver wire pickup. It's gotta be Stafford. Jamie, come on."
— Adam Aizer [03:54]
- Quote:
Running Backs – Who Were the Fantasy Kings? (04:31-06:45)
- Selections:
- Christian McCaffrey (49ers) – Named Fantasy MVP for delivering as a top pick and being the highest non-QB in PPR points per game.
- Bijan Robinson (Falcons) – Recognized for a massive playoff run and overall excellence.
- Jonathan Taylor (Colts) [Flex] – Included for his jaw-dropping first half of the season, though he faded in playoffs.
- Mentions: Jameer Gibbs (Lions), James Cook, De’Von Achane as alternatives, with Gibbs nearly bumping Taylor due to playoff letdowns.
- Quote:
"McCaffrey led all non quarterbacks in PPR points per game. He was awesome. Once again ... these two guys were just special."
— Jamey Eisenberg [04:35] - Quote:
"Taylor's interesting... he was so disappointing down the stretch when his fantasy managers needed the most ... But man, weeks 12 through 17 overall were, were pretty rough."
— Adam Aizer [05:39]
- Playoff Performance Factor: Crucial in selecting Bijan Robinson; Taylor’s fading output was a sticking point.
Wide Receivers – Breakouts and Consistency (07:22-09:05)
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Jamey’s Picks:
- Puka Nacua (Rams): Led all receivers in yards and catches, dominant all season.
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seahawks): Electric first half, briefly on pace to break the single-season receiving record.
- Jamar Chase (Bengals): Not his historic triple-crown self from 2024, but solid despite QB issues.
- Quote:
"Puka and Jackson's been the jigba I think are clear obvious choices. Puka was just amazing..."
— Jamey Eisenberg [07:25] - Quote:
"Jamar Chase is the. The third receiver for me. ...Still a very solid campaign in 2025."
— Jamey Eisenberg [08:13]
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Adam’s Alternate: Swaps out Chase for Chris Olave, citing his league-winning playoff surge and immense draft value.
- Quote:
"He won people a lot of championships ... ended up as the number seven wide receiver per game ... pretty amazing considering where he was drafted."
— Adam Aizer [08:34]
- Quote:
Second Team Highlights (per Jamie’s article) [09:05]:
- QB: Matthew Stafford
- RBs: Jameer Gibbs, De'Von Achane (Flex: James Cook)
- WRs: Chris Olave, Amon-Ra St. Brown, George Pickens
Tight End – A Historic Season (09:43-11:06)
- First Team Pick: Trey McBride (Cardinals)
- Widest points gap ever over TE2 (Kyle Pitts): outscored the next closest TE by over 100 PPR points, more than three points per game ahead.
- Being considered as a first-round pick in 2026 drafts due to overwhelming dominance.
- Quote:
"Trey McBride just absolutely crushed the field ... over 100 PPR points more than the number two tight end ... It was just an absolutely fantastic season for him."
— Jamey Eisenberg [09:48] - Adam investigated if any TE ever led by a wider points margin, citing that it might be a fantasy record.
"It might be a record for all we know. Tight end one versus tight end two. Trey McBride just destroying the field this year."
— Adam Aizer [10:34]
- Notable: Kyle Pitts was TE2 overall (not per game), which Adam points out as remarkable.
Memorable Moments & Quotes
- Jamey’s rationale for premium picks:
"Sometimes you got to look and say who was the, the rock of this position and lived up to expectations." [02:52] - Adam’s fantasy playoff focus:
"He won people a lot of championships if they got there with Chris Olave." [08:34] - On tight end history:
"I'm at 11 years, 12 years and I still haven't found one [such points differential] ... It might be a record for all we know." — Adam [10:34]
Key Timestamps
- 02:46 – Introduction of the All-Fantasy Team; QB debate (Allen vs. Stafford)
- 04:31 – Running backs (McCaffrey, Bijan, Taylor); discussion of season vs. playoffs
- 07:22 – Wide receivers (Nacua, JSN, Chase/Olave); Adam’s case for Olave
- 09:43 – Tight end announcement; Trey McBride’s historic year
Summary Table: First-Team All-Fantasy (2025)
| Position | Player | Key Note | |--------------|----------------------|---------------------------| | QB | Josh Allen | Most consistent elite QB | | RB1 | Christian McCaffrey | Fantasy MVP, PPR leader | | RB2 | Bijan Robinson | Monster playoff run | | FLEX (RB) | Jonathan Taylor | Dominant season start | | WR1 | Puka Nacua | Led all WRs in stats | | WR2 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | Record pace, breakout | | WR3 | Jamar Chase | Strong despite QB loss | | TE | Trey McBride | Historic margin at TE |
Tone & Language
The conversation is lively, collegial, and sports-nerdy, filled with both stats-driven debate and playful banter. Jamey's analytical approach is countered by Adam’s focus on value and league-winning moments.
For full discussions, in-depth numbers, and further snubs or debates (second and third teams), read Jamey Eisenberg’s article on the CBS Sports site, as referenced in the episode!