Join Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Jake Ciely as they give you 10 spicy hot takes ahead of the 2025 fantasy football season!

Will Ashton Jeanty finish as the RB1 overall? Could Drake Maye and Caleb Williams push into the Top 5 QBs? Will Travis Hunter and Marvin Harrison Jr. end up as major busts? Is this finally the year of Kyle Pitts?

The pros break it all down in this flaming hot episode!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

George Kittle Finishes as TE1 - 0:02:45

Ashton Jeanty Finishes as RB1 - 0:07:13

DraftKings Sportsbook - 0:11:38

Caleb Williams is a Top 3 QB - 0:13:24

Drake Maye Will Finish As A Top 5 QB - 0:17:30

Ollie Gordon Finishes As A Top 20 RB - 0:22:24

Travis Hunter Will Have Fewer Than 600 Receiving Yards - 0:26:35

Microsoft Challenger Segment - 0:32:01

Travis Etienne Returns As A Top 5 RB - 0:33:55

Marvin Harrison Will Have A WORSE Fantasy Season In Year 2 - 0:39:58

FantasyPros Draft Simulator - 0:46:15

Cooper Kupp: Comeback Player Of The Year and WR1 - 0:47:04

Kyle Pitts Finishes As A Top 3 TE - 0:51:51

Outro - 0:56:36

Helpful Links:

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Join Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Jake Ciely as they give you 10 spicy hot takes ahead of the 2025 fantasy football season!
Will Ashton Jeanty finish as the RB1 overall? Could Drake Maye and Caleb Williams push into the Top 5 QBs? Will Travis Hunter and Marvin Harrison Jr. end up as major busts? Is this finally the year of Kyle Pitts?
The pros break it all down in this flaming hot episode!
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
George Kittle Finishes as TE1 - 0:02:45
Ashton Jeanty Finishes as RB1 - 0:07:13
DraftKings Sportsbook - 0:11:38
Caleb Williams is a Top 3 QB - 0:13:24
Drake Maye Will Finish As A Top 5 QB - 0:17:30
Ollie Gordon Finishes As A Top 20 RB - 0:22:24
Travis Hunter Will Have Fewer Than 600 Receiving Yards - 0:26:35
Microsoft Challenger Segment - 0:32:01
Travis Etienne Returns As A Top 5 RB - 0:33:55
Marvin Harrison Will Have A WORSE Fantasy Season In Year 2 - 0:39:58
FantasyPros Draft Simulator - 0:46:15
Cooper Kupp: Comeback Player Of The Year and WR1 - 0:47:04
Kyle Pitts Finishes As A Top 3 TE - 0:51:51
Outro - 0:56:36
Helpful Links:
<a href="https://pick6.draftkings.com/">DraftKings Pick6</a> &ndash; Download the DraftKings Pick6 app NOW on&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.draftkings.picksix&amp;hl=en_US">Google Play</a> or the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/draftkings-pick6-fantasy-game/id6469419630">App Store</a> and use code FANTASYPROS. This offer is for new customers to play $5, get $50 in Pick6 credits. Only on DraftKings Pick6. The&nbsp;crown is yours.&nbsp;
Gambling Problem? Call <a href="tel:1-800-GAMBLER">1-800-GAMBLER</a>. Help is available for problem gambling. Call <a href="tel:888-789-7777">888-789-7777</a>, or visit ccpg.org in&nbsp;Connecticut. Must be eighteen plus, age and eligibility restrictions&nbsp;vary by jurisdiction. Pick6 not available everywhere, including New&nbsp;York and Ontario. Void where prohibited. One per new customer.&nbsp;Bonus awarded as non-withdrawable Pick6 Credits that expire in&nbsp;thirty days. Limited time offer. See terms at <a href="https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos">https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos</a>.
<a href="https://fantasypros.com/simulator">Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator</a> - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks!&nbsp;Customize your league settings to match your league&rsquo;s exact format.&nbsp;Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place!&nbsp;Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at <a href="https://fantasypros.com/simulator">fantasypros.com/simulator</a>!
<a href="http://fantasypros.com/chat">Discord</a> - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at <a href="http://fantasypros.com/chat" data-stringify-link="http://fantasypros.com/chat" data-sk="tooltip_parent">fantasypros.com/chat</a>
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Join Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Jake Ciely as they give you 10 spicy hot takes ahead of the 2025 fantasy football season!  Will Ashton Jeanty finish as the RB1 overall? Could Drake Maye and Caleb Williams push into the Top 5 QBs? Will Travis Hunter and Marvin Harrison Jr. end up as major busts? Is this finally the year of Kyle Pitts?  The pros break it all down in this flaming hot episode!

Is This Finally The Year Of Kyle Pitts? | Top 10 Early Hot Takes (Ep. 1578)

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