Fantasy Football Today: FFT Express - Heath Cummings SHOCKING 2025 Projections Revealed!

Release Date: July 18, 2025

On this episode of Fantasy Football Today, host Adam Aizer teams up with analyst Heath Cummings to unveil some groundbreaking projections for the 2025 Fantasy Football season. Packed with insightful analysis and surprising forecasts, this episode is a must-listen for fantasy enthusiasts aiming to dominate their leagues.

1. Shocking Quarterback Projections

Heath Cummings kicks off the episode with a bold prediction for the upcoming season:

Heath Cummings [00:50]: “I have Jaden Daniels projected to score more fantasy points than any other quarterback in the NFL. My projection for him, 4262 passing yards, 28 passing touchdowns, 814 rushing yards, and five and a half rushing touchdowns.”

Analysis: Heath advocates for drafting Jaden Daniels as the third quarterback option in your draft strategy.

Heath Cummings [01:16]: “Almost always. What I do is just wait until somebody takes one of Lamar or Josh Allen and then I take Jaden Daniels... Biggest takeaway from me in this would be draft the third quarterback.”

Adam Aizer supports Heath's enthusiasm by drawing parallels to Cliff Kingsbury's tenure with Kyler Murray, highlighting Daniels' potential dual-threat capability.

Adam Aizer [01:45]: “I just love the usage. You don't see quarterbacks rush more than a hundred times a year and also throw 35 or more passes per game. I think that's a real possibility for Jaden Daniels.”

2. Dominant Running Back Forecast

Next, Heath presents an unexpected top-tier projection for the running back position:

Heath Cummings [03:01]: “I have Devon Achane projected to score more PPR fantasy points than any other running back in the NFL. His first 1000-yard rushing season... 1196 yards rushing, 9.9 rushing touchdowns, 95 targets, 76 catches, 584 yards receiving, and 4.3 touchdowns.”

Key Insights:

• Draft Strategy: Heath has consistently targeted Achane in the fifth round over the past two drafts and anticipates drafting him in the eighth round for a 14-team league.

Heath Cummings [03:34]: “I have taken him fifth in each of the last two drafts I've done. I have my 14 team FSGA experts draft starting in about 40 minutes and I really anticipate that I will take Achane at eighth because he doesn't go until round two.”

• Performance Metrics: Achane's projected 1857 total yards and 21 touchdowns position him as a potential RB1 in PPR formats.

• Offensive Line Concerns: The discussion touches on the Dolphins' offensive line performance, with Heath noting a projected need for efficient pass-catching from Achane to offset any line shortcomings.

Heath Cummings [05:14]: “I do not expect the Dolphins to have a good offensive line... it would have to be in full PPR by leading the position in targets, receptions, and receiving yards, which I project Achane to do.”

3. Wide Receiver Outlook

Shifting to the wide receiver slot, Heath offers a contrarian view on Mike Evans:

Heath Cummings [06:47]: “I do not have Mike Evans projected to top 1000 yards for the first time I believe in his NFL career... 71 catches for 915 yards and nine touchdowns on 111 targets.”

Analysis: Heath questions Evans' ability to maintain top-tier performance at age 32, citing historical declines in similar-aged receivers like DeAndre Hopkins and Keenan Allen.

Adam Aizer [07:43]: “Last year changed everything with age at running back, but not necessarily at receiver because DeAndre Hopkins and Keenan Allen fell off the age 32 cliff last year...”

Heath argues that Evans' efficiency might dip due to factors like team changes and defensive adjustments.

4. Tight End Surprises

The tight end position isn't left out of Heath's surprising projections. He spots potential in Sam LaPorta:

Heath Cummings [08:47]: “I think it's probably Sam LaPorta who I basically have Projected to score 10 fantasy points per game, 66 catches, 728 yards, six touchdowns on 91 targets.”

Key Points:

• Performance Trends: Despite a slow start to the season, LaPorta's late-game performance and increased target share indicate a strong breakout potential.

Adam Aizer [08:58]: “Sam LaPorta had a very interesting season... He played 16 games. But first, 11 games he was really bad.”

• Future Potential: With Jared Goff showing promise as a tight end alternative, Heath emphasizes the importance of projecting target shares accurately to maximize value.

Heath Cummings [09:54]: “So a 20 target share... as long as he continues to score at a very high rate, which he has done two years in a row.”

5. Team Dynamics and Their Fantasy Impact

A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the Detroit Lions and how their offensive strategies could influence fantasy outcomes:

Adam Aizer [10:35]: “How run heavy are they? How much are they using David Montgomery? Or did they just say, you know what, we had a lot of success scoring late last season throwing the ball.”

Heath highlights the uncertainty surrounding David Montgomery's role under the new offensive coordinator, suggesting that a shift towards a more pass-heavy offense could elevate Jared Goff's value.

Heath Cummings [11:12]: “If Montgomery disappears, then I'm going to be very happy that I have Jared Goff ranked six spots higher than he's being drafted.”

6. Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes

As the episode wraps up, Adam and Heath reiterate the significance of these projections for fantasy managers. They tease future discussions and analyses that promise to further aid listeners in making informed draft decisions.

Adam Aizer [11:53]: “Lions, obviously a team that will influence a lot of fantasy leagues. We will talk to you tomorrow on FFT Express.”

Conclusion

This episode of FFT Express offers a treasure trove of unconventional and bold projections that challenge traditional fantasy rankings. Heath Cummings and Adam Aizer provide compelling arguments backed by statistical analysis and team dynamics, equipping listeners with the insights needed to gain a competitive edge in their leagues. Whether you're rethinking your quarterback strategy or scouting for undervalued tight ends, this episode delivers valuable foresight to help you dominate your fantasy football season.