The High’s
Whether it's increased snap share, target volume, or route efficiency, identifying who's trending upward can be the difference between winning your league and missing the playoffs. Here are some offensive players who ended the 2024 season strong with the stats to back it up.
Ja’Marr Chase once again proved why he's a cornerstone WR1 in fantasy. Logging a staggering 92.7% snap share and commanding 175 targets (27.9% target share), Chase was virtually always on the field and heavily involved in the Bengals’ offense. His yards per route run (YPRR) of 2.81 further emphasizes his elite efficiency — even more impressive considering the Bengals’ offensive volatility at times. Chase remains a no-doubt first-round pick who brings weekly WR1 upside with minimal downside.
Brock Bowers, the rookie tight end for the Raiders, defied expectations. Playing on 86.3% of offensive snaps (peaking around 95% mid-season), he drew 153 targets and held a 25.8% target share — rare volume for a tight end, especially in his first year. His YPRR of 2.64 placed him among the top at the position, showcasing both reliability and explosiveness. Bowers enters 2025 as a locked-in TE1 with the upside to lead the position.
Jahmyr Gibbs closed the season looking like a fantasy league winner. While specific snap share percentages weren't fully reported, his late-season usage reflected a clear shift into a feature-back role. His yards per route run hovered around 1.7, and he routinely topped 150 scrimmage yards in the final stretch of games. His dual-threat ability and growing role in Detroit’s offense position him for a massive breakout year.
Xavier Worthy, the Chiefs’ rookie wideout, found his rhythm late in the year. Though he averaged a 67% snap share, his targets climbed to 98 on the season (17.2% target share), with his YPRR jumping to 2.13 during the final weeks. His explosiveness was obvious, and with a full offseason in Andy Reid’s system, Worthy is a mid-round pick who could become a weekly starter.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba (JSN) also saw his role expand down the stretch, averaging a 91% snap share from Weeks 11–17. He totaled 137 targets (24.1% target share) with a solid 1.89 YPRR. Finally deployed as a full-time receiver, JSN showcased his route-running and hands — and could be one of 2025’s biggest sophomore risers.
These five players didn’t just post stats they earned trust from their coaches and quarterbacks. If you’re looking for value that carries over into this year’s draft, the numbers point to these guys as real risers with top-tier potential.
