Considering the winners for The Sporting News' 2025 Fantasy Football Midseason Awards wasn't as wild a process as we thought; two or three of us agree on selections for many categories below.However, we tried to recognize as many deserving names as possible for categories like Fantasy MVP, Best Value Pick, Best Waiver Wire Pickup, and the picks that have worked out best so far at each position.Keep scrolling for our 2025 fantasy midseason awards for SN's top honorees, taken into consideration with stats through Week 9.➕ ADD TOOLS FOR YOUR PLAYOFF CHASE: Sign up for Yahoo Fantasy PlusFantasy Football 2025 Midseason AwardsAwardVinnie IyerGriffin MissantTim HeaneyFantasy MVPJonathan TaylorJonathan TaylorJonathan TaylorBest Value PickDrake MayeDrake MayeJavonte WilliamsBiggest BustBrian Thomas Jr.Brian Thomas Jr.Brian Thomas Jr.Best WW PickupDaniel JonesRico DowdleRico DowdleBest QB PickPatrick MahomesPatrick MahomesDrake MayeBest RB PickJavonte WilliamsJames Cook IIIJavonte WilliamsBest WR PickGeorge PickensMichael Pittman Jr.Jaxon Smith-NjigbaBest TE PickTyler WarrenTyler WarrenTucker KraftBest D/ST PickHouston TexansNew England PatriotsIndianapolis ColtsBest Game PerformanceJonathan Taylor, Week 8Jonathan Taylor, Week 8Jonathan Taylor, Week 8Fantasy Midseason Awards 2025 winners, explained2025 Fantasy Midseason MVPJonathan Taylor, RB, ColtsTaylor is carrying teams back in better than 2021 form with his massive scoring spike. - Vinnie IyerThere's not a whole lot to say about Taylor that hasn't already been said. The guy is an absolute beast and is crushing this year for fantasy football. - Griffin Missant (Read Griffin's breakdown on Jonathan Taylor's historic fantasy season.)He's revisiting 2021 and 2024 domination in this high-churning offense. Enjoy this absurd TD%. - Tim HeaneyBest Fantasy Value PickDrake Maye, QB, PatriotsMaye had promise because of his running but he's far exceeded expectations as an elite passing producer. - Vinnie IyerMaye went off draft boards as the QB16 back in August, he's the QB2 through Week 8 and is seemingly matchup resistant. - Griffin MissantJavonte Williams, RB, CowboysI almost made this a clean sweep, but landing a lead back in an explosive offensive on pace for 20 TDs in the middle rounds can't be ignored. - Tim HeaneyBiggest Fantasy Bust 2025 MidseasonBrian Thomas Jr., WR, JaguarsThomas has been a disappointment for how high he was taken as a WR1 but hopefull there's still time for him to get hot and emerge. - Vinnie IyerThere is clearly time for BTJ to figure things out, but he went before other WR options like Jaxon Smith-Njigba, which undoubtedly stings. - Griffin MissantInjuries, growing pains in the offense, and, most notably, leading the league in drops have left many regrets with this frequent Round 1/Round 2 turn pick. - Tim Heaney MORE: Follow our fantasy weekly rankings as you look to lock up your playoff berth.Best Fantasy Waiver Wire Pickup Midseason 2025Daniel Jones, QB, ColtsEvery year, a QB becomes avialable who goes from a bench player to a regular starter based on floor and ceiling with Jones being a perfect fit in Indy. - Vinnie IyerRico Dowdle, RB, PanthersThose who were able to land Dowdle for his 2-week prime will never forget them; it's a shame that he might not find that workload every week, but he's still going to help a lot of fantasy teams moving forward. - Griffin MissantDowdle defied FLEXpectations by usurping Chuba Hubbard on the depth chart; how couldn't he after back-to-back, 200+-yard performances? - Tim HeaneyBest Fantasy QB Draft PickPatrick Mahomes, ChiefsHe's back to being the best in the game overalll with the old-school big passing and scoring games with even career-best running to boo. - Vinnie IyerManagers were way too low on the best QB in football; we're all paying the price for that right now. - Griffin MissantDrake Maye, PatriotsI almost listed Maye as my Best Value Pick overall. People targeted him among the middle QB pool for his legs, but his arm has blossomed, making him the complete package. - Tim HeaneyBest Fantasy RB Draft PickJavonte Williams, CowboysHe looks fully healthy and took advantage of taking over backield in Dallas, making managers forget all about his wasted post-knee injury time in Denver. - Vinnie IyerI'll give love to J.K. Dobbins, as well, but ditto from my Best Value Pick above: Williams has rediscovered his burst and vision while even flashing helpful volume as a receiver. He's RB5 through nine weeks. - Tim HeaneyJames Cook III, BillsCook was the 13th RB taken off draft boards and was a Round 3 pick; if you managed to get him, there is no doubt the value is astronomical. - Griffin MissantBest Fantasy WR Draft PickGeorge Pickens, CowboysPickens has been a consistent scoring deep threat and is showing he's more of a well-rounded receiver, working as both a No. 1 and No. 2 to either replace or supplement CeeDee Lamb. - Vinnie IyerMichael Pittman Jr., ColtsMPJ is disrespected because he is not a flashy WR, but he went off draft boards as the WR46 and is the WR7 through 8 weeks. - Griffin MissantJaxon Smith-Njigba, SeahawksTwo other great picks on this list, but I'll give JSN props now that his versatility, Klint Kubiak's dangerous offense, and Sam Darnold's continued excellence look to cement him as a top-5 fantasy WR at season's end. - Tim Heaney PLAN: When is my fantasy league's trade deadline? | Fantasy Strength of Schedule ROSBest Fantasy TE Draft PickTyler Warren, ColtsHe went a little later than Tucker Kraft and Jake Ferguson in most leagues because of concerns about the Colts' offense but his talent has huge impact in transforming their passing game. - Vinnie IyerThe managers who passed on Brock Bowers and Trey McBride for Warren are extremely happy with their decision. - Griffin MissantTucker Kraft, PackersThe YAC and red-zone monster was the Packers' No. 1 target -- widely available around Pick 125 -- before his season-ending injury. - Tim HeaneyBrian Fluharty-Imagn ImagesBest Fantasy D/ST Draft PickHouston TexansThey were drafted in many leagues but they have ended up being consistent in producing in the pass rush for a slew of sloggy games. - Vinnie IyerNew England PatriotsThey were the 21st D/ST drafted back in August, and now the Pats are the top overall scoring fantasy D/ST heading into Week 9. - Griffin MissantIndianapolis ColtsThey were a fantasy draft afterthought but have capitalized on their weak division, while generating 10 INTs (3rd) and 26 sacks (T-6th). - Tim Heaney© Robert Goddin-Imagn ImagesBest Fantasy Game Performance 2025 through Week 8Jonathan Taylor, Week 8Pick a week, most weeks: He just crushed it with his most dominant performance yet in Week 8 against the Titans with his multiple-TD scoring and there might be several more big-time games in the second half. - Vinnie IyerMuch like my friend Vinnie mentioned, Taylor's game against the Titans in Week 8 was spectacular on so many levels. - Griffin MissantThat Week 8 against the lowly Titans -- 153 rushing yards, 3 total TDs -- won many matchups single-handedly. - Tim Heaney