AFL Experts Rank Best 25 Players After 17 Rounds

The 2025 AFL season rankings highlight a new number one player, with notable shifts such as Melbourne's Tom Mitchell dropping 12 places due to injury-impacted form, while key forwards like Coleman Medal winner Hogan continue to impress despite recent injuries. In the NFL, parity remains strong as multiple teams that missed the playoffs in 2023 made significant comebacks in 2024, and attention is turning to which teams with the longest active playoff droughts might break through in 2025. The New Orleans Saints, struggling with quarterback stability since Drew Brees' retirement, are expected to rely on rookie Tyler Shough under new head coach Kellen Moore, though Shough carries injury concerns. Additionally, NFL positional spending for 2025 reveals quarterbacks dominate team salary caps, influencing offensive strategies across franchises. Experts and insiders are also sharing their favorite passing prop bets for the upcoming NFL season, reflecting ongoing fan and analyst engagement with the league's evolving dynamics.