Essential Last-Minute Fantasy Picks: Watch Mac Jones and Don’t Miss Romeo Doubs

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Essential Last-Minute Fantasy Picks: Watch Mac Jones and Don’t Miss Romeo Doubs

In fantasy football, key injuries and bye weeks often necessitate last-minute roster adjustments. As we head into the 2025 NFL season, this article focuses on solid options for deeper leagues. Below are highlighted players to consider for the upcoming matches.

Essential Last-Minute Fantasy Picks

Quarterback Spotlight

  • Mac Jones, San Francisco 49ers (3.7% rostered; at Buccaneers)

Injuries to both Brock Purdy and Jones may affect who starts. If Jones takes the field, he’s facing a Buccaneers defense that allows 20.1 points per game to quarterbacks. In Week 5, he scored 22.1 points against the Rams, averaging 19.1 points per game in three starts this season. Jones provides a solid option for those needing to replace Purdy.

Running Backs and Tight Ends

  • Mason Taylor, New York Jets (25.8% rostered; vs. Broncos)

Taylor has gained a larger role in the last two games, with 19 targets and back-to-back weeks of at least 11 points. He can be a reliable short-range option for quarterback Justin Fields this Sunday.

Wide Receiver Options

  • Romeo Doubs, Green Bay Packers (53.2% rostered; vs. Bengals)

Doubs presents a favorable matchup against the Bengals, who rank among the worst in the league for allowed receiving touchdowns. Doubs has scored in two of his past three games and is expected to be a target in scoring situations.

  • Kendrick Bourne, San Francisco 49ers (21.5% rostered; at Buccaneers)

If teammates Jauan Jennings or Ricky Pearsall are sidelined, Bourne will be an even more appealing option. He recently caught 10 of 11 targets, amassing 142 yards and 24.2 points against the Rams. His fit in Kyle Shanahan’s offense could amplify his potential.

Defensive Options

  • Los Angeles Rams (43.2% rostered; at Ravens)

With Lamar Jackson likely out due to a hamstring issue, the Rams’ defense presents an opportunity for fantasy points, especially against backup quarterback Cooper Rush, who struggled in his last performance.

These essential last-minute picks provide options for navigating your fantasy football roster effectively. Monitor the injury status of players throughout the week and adjust your lineup accordingly for the best chance at success this coming Sunday.