-- McManus. That's not me putting unfair expectations on them. Warrants out for arrest of draft prospect Carter, Out of dark, Rodgers vows decision coming soon, Bengals not trading Higgins: 'Find your own' WR, Bucs to cut Fournette; RB says it was his request, Seahawks consider QB at No. Burrow enjoyed a breakout 2021 season in which he paced the NFL in completion percentage and yards per attempt (YPA), while finishing no lower than eighth in passing yardage and TDs. But Graham is currently a free agent, opening the door for Kmet to smash in 2022. Kyle Soppe: Javonte Williams, Denver Broncos Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio are back for another special edition of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast! But don't let the new kids make you forget about the flashes we saw from Moore as a second-round pick in 2021. Matt Bowen: Diontae Johnson, Pittsburgh Steelers Gabriel Davis, WR, Buffalo Bills (Bye Week: 7) Davis is on so many of these "breakout stars" lists that expectations for the Bills wide receiver are going to be . The season will be a success if second-year QB Zach Wilson makes a leap. Daniel Dopp: Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears -- Bowen. Significant improvement in that area doesn't fall solely to Karlaftis, one of the team's two first-round picks this year, but he needs to be part of the solution and not part of the problem. -- Laine, Jones is a future Pro Football Hall of Famer and will help offset the loss of WR Antonio Brown and TE Rob Gronkowski's productivity in the red zone. Joe Kaiser: Jerry Jeudy The 2021 first overall pick is a bit of an unheralded breakout candidate and potential league . Matt Bowen: Tyrion Davis-Price, San Francisco 49ers -- Weinfuss, Describe the QB situation in three words: Time to win, Murray is coming off signing a mega extension this offseason that'll keep him in Arizona through the 2028 season, but it's time for Murray to show why he was worth $230.5 million and win a playoff game for the first time in his career. 2 overall pick Aidan Hutchinson will lead all rookies in sacks. Hes the quintessential post-hype choice, but can we still project RB1 upside? NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Mike Clay: Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets The addition of defensive playmakers will give Staley's unit a boost, but it's the high-octane offense, led by Herbert, that gets L.A. to the doorstep of Super Bowl LVII. Prospect Rankings Fantasy Football 2022 Breakouts: Jalen Hurts and Dallas Goedert highlight breakout players to target and draft 10 league-winning breakout candidates By Heath Cummings. And his numbers from the divisional playoff loss to Kansas City -- eight receptions, 201 yards receiving, four touchdowns -- point to his upside in the Bills' passing game. Make sure to follow Michael on Twitter and Instagram. Yes, he's 37 years old, but his 14 years in the league show he's durable (he has missed just one game in his 12 years as a starter) and an experienced decision-maker who can get the ball to his receivers quickly (another trait already on display at minicamp). A run-first offense for the Ravens wont stop Bateman from soaring in 2022. -- Raanan. The former Alabama star put together some impressive rookie tape last season, and I expect him to play at an extremely high level in his second pro season. Bold prediction for 2022: Smith-Schuster will have more than 100 receptions. -- Henderson, Adams isn't in danger of being released anytime soon, but the two first-round picks the Seahawks traded for him in 2020 and the $70 million extension they signed him to a year later didn't look like good investments last season. If they don't, Atlanta will know it has to be in the draft or free agency quarterback market next offseason. Be prepared to jump a round or three to go get him. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Pierce's vision, along with his explosiveness to power through defenders, is eye-popping. I like his chances to exceed draft value more than tight end Irv Smith Jr., who has been dealing with a thumb injury. A lot of them. 2 target for Josh Allen and the Bills from the start. There's no injury, so to speak." He showed in OTAs his arm is still strong, and he'll play behind a better offensive line; instead of scrambling for his life behind the line of scrimmage, he can actually get the ball out on time. -- Jenna Laine, While the Bucs have a trio of defensive backs all up for new contracts, Edwards -- the defensive backfield's top ball hawk -- is the one getting his first look as a full-time starter at safety. -- Mike Triplett, The Jets could potentially have 13 starters who are either rookies or second-year players. -- Anita Marks. -- Holder, Fantasy breakout candidate: Mo Alie-Cox, TE, The Colts signed Alie-Cox to a three-year deal worth $18 million ($8.2 million guaranteed). -- Anita Marks. The Raiders have multiple pass catchers who can get open with their route-running traits. -- Bowen, The rookie is dealing with a sprained right MCL. Keith Lipscomb: Travis Etienne Jr. Smith-Schuster brings an added element to the Chiefs' pass game as an inside/outside target for quarterback Patrick Mahomes. However, it's the fundamentally sound defense -- with three levels of playmakers, including new offseason addition Von Miller -- that will close out games for Buffalo on the postseason stage. Dont forget that the Bills wideout averaged 19.8 fantasy PPR points per game in his last six games as a full-time player. -- Gutierrez, Fantasy breakout candidate: Derek Carr, QB, Despite his previous reputation as a checkdown king, Carr recorded 142 deep-ball attempts over the past two seasons. Flacco went on to win a Super Bowl and parlayed that championship into becoming the NFL's highest-paid player. As in, the Seahawks are going from a likely Hall of Famer in Russell Wilson to a pair of options that aren't all that inspiring. The season will be a success if the Chargers advance to the AFC Championship Game. Brown and Antonio Brown. "It's not a structural problem. Buy the Gabriel Davis breakout. But new coach Brian Daboll should make the Giants' offense more functional. Michael F. Florio's Top 25 Breakout Players for the 2022 Season. Bold prediction for 2022: Carr will throw a career-high 35 touchdown passes in McDaniels' offense. -- Kevin Seifert. If Elliott lights it up, the Cowboys could look to rework his contract similarly to what they did with DeMarcus Lawrence this offseason. A timing and rhythm thrower with the pocket mobility to create space in traffic, Young fits the offensive scheme under first-year coach Brian Daboll. In a new offense under O'Connell, plus an explosive group at the skill spots, Minnesota is going to score points this season. After a wild offseason, we will finally have answers to some of this season's biggest questions. The veteran has the pass-catching ability and target frame to produce as receiving option for multiple other teams. Thanks to the experts for sharing their advice! He had his best year when Calais Campbell and Yannick Ngakoue were with him. But if anything was to happen to Hall, he has RB1 upside. The Colts feature one the best run games with Taylor behind an upper-tier offensive front, and the pass game will be much more efficient with the addition of Ryan. -- Erin Dolan. London is a big-bodied receiver who can win 50/50 balls and be utilized in the red/end zone. He also was in the top 10 with 13 end zone targets. Most important discovery at camp: WR Curtis Samuel's health. -- Anita Marks. I haven't bought in on this team under Rhule despite the addition of Mayfield and McCaffrey returning to the field. Olave was able to accomplish this while playing alongside fellow first-round pick Garrett Wilson and projected 2023 first-rounder Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Eric Karabell: Adam Thielen, Minnesota Vikings Heads began turning when All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams sang Darrisaw's praises following two days of joint practices between the Vikings and 49ers. Joseph's ability to scheme and develop will be on display this season for a Cardinals defense that is currently lying in the weeds. Deeper breakout options include Daniel Jones, Jameis Winston and, if healthy, Zach Wilson. Football is won in the trenches, and the Eagles' offensive and defensive lines are among the best in the league. His skill set allows him to break away from defensive backs and linebackers, and his lack of touchdowns last season feels like an aberration. Bust: A player who is highly regarded and will underperform his ADP in 2022. Most important discovery at camp: Saquon Barkley is back. -- Terrell, Contract-year player: Marcus Davenport, DE, He is playing out his fifth-year option, and the main concern is his health. Joe Kaiser: Darren Waller Olave stands out among the six receivers selected in Round 1. Chubb hasn't really had everything go his way since his rookie year -- when he finished with 12 sacks -- due to a number of injuries. He could steal more work as the season progresses and it is a very affordable way to get a piece of the Chiefs offense. Field Yates: James Conner. The season will be a success if Ryan Tannehill reverts back to the QB who was one of the league's best comeback players in 2019. With the NFL announcement that the Bills-Bengals game has been cancelled, here is the latest on how stat corrections from that non-resumed game will affect NFL Fantasy Football leagues. Here are a . Eric Moody: Noah Fant, Seattle Seahawks 2 seed in the AFC. 5 amid Smith talks, Eagles defend QB-push tactic as NFL set to revisit, Titans GM: Excited to go forward with Tannehill, Ex-NFL groundskeeper: SB LVII field overwatered. Over the last six games of the 2021 season, he averaged 19.5 fantasy points for a Seahawks team that relies heavily on the running game. The timing is dreadful, because it is so close to the start of the regular season, and the Cowboys don't have a ready-made replacement at left tackle. But McKenzie is even more explosive and faster than Cole Beasley, meaning he could pick up more yards after the catch and even be targeted downfield at times. 1 seed. With Miles Sanders' struggles catching passes, Gainwell could see even more targets as a receiver out of the backfield in 2022. They signed Duane Brown, 37, and moved Fant to right tackle, where he's not as good. He has had a strong start to his career and is coming off a 1,000-yard season. Deebo Samuel. As we enter into the heart of fantasy football draft season, the ESPN Fantasy Football experts are here to bring you their latest sleepers, busts and breakout players for the 2022 campaign, as defined here: Sleeper: A player who is being overlooked and will outperform his average draft position (ADP) in 2022. -- Erin Dolan. Look for the team to re-sign Mayfield to a multiple-year extension after the veteran jump-starts the offense this season. Oweh is primed to become the first Ravens defender to record double-digit sacks since Terrell Suggs in 2017. Look for Joseph to be one of the top candidates after his Arizona defense registers top-10 numbers this season. Recording 16 career touchdowns of 40-plus yards at Clemson, there's no denying Etienne's skills in space. -- Rich Cimini. Fantasy All-Sleeper Team 2022: Top potential breakouts Best fantasy QB sleeper Justin Fields, Bears Fields and the Bears aren't the most exciting offense to invest in, but Fields' ability to. Field Yates: AJ Dillon. Can Russell Wilson take his new team, the Denver Broncos, to the playoffs? Hunt is too important to the Browns' offense. 2022 NFL Draft: Day 2 fantasy football recap. Him not starting over Sanders was the biggest head scratcher to me, but the Bills elected to ease the second-year receiver along until later in the season. Bold prediction for 2022: The Chargers will make the AFC Championship Game. He was placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list to start the NFL season, and he will miss at least the first four games. NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF Now he will have Tyreek Hill, who I believe is the most influential non-QB offensive player, along with Jaylen Waddle. While there are still injury concerns, you already get a discount baked into his ADP with him going as an RB3. He also managed a top-eight YPA and a top-12 true passer rating in back-to-back seasons. Most important discovery at camp: The defense might be legit. Gardner, drafted No. He hasn't disappeared in Jefferson's shadow. -- Liz Loza, A very tough number because it feels like they'll have 10 or 11 wins. -- Bowen, Most important discovery at camp: Malcolm Rodriguez, LB, The rookie linebacker -- a sixth-round pick out of Oklahoma State -- has impressed early and could find himself starting in Week 1. Many did foresee Hurts' (who finished sixth in fantasy. Most important discovery at camp: CB Tyson Campbell was the Jaguars' most impressive defensive player. He'll be a fairly polarizing player heading into 2022, and Moore could be a big reason for Wilson's future success in the NFL. This really is the last opportunity for Daniel Jones to prove to the Giants that he's their franchise quarterback. However, after the bye week in Week 6, Moore was on fire. Most important discovery at camp: Atlanta's secondary might be really talented -- and deep. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN His only real target competition is Kyle Pitts, but it's easy to picture both of those two having a 25-percent target share. Eric Moody: Amari Cooper Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros), Rashod Bateman is ready to step into the full-time X receiver role in the Baltimore offense. -- Woodyard, He's a man on a mission. Akers has a three-down skill set, and the Rams offense has been potent every year since McVays arrival, finishing 10th, 2nd, 7th, 11th and 9th in total yardage during McVays five-year run. Gardner-Johnson, there's no question about him starting outside Marshon Lattimore. This is one of the most important seasons in recent memory because of the talent the front office has put together. Plus, the upside if he stays healthy is that he can finish as a top-15 RB. Steven Pintado (The Fantasy Coaches), Saquon Barkley (RB NYG) Kyle Soppe: Joshua Palmer, WR, Los Angeles Chargers. Stephania Bell: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers Wilson still has the uncanny ability to extend plays, and Jeudy has the talent to find open space in such situations. It's high praise, but watching him play reminds me of Hill at times. Breakouts. -- Bowen, Osborn stood out throughout training camp, even while sharing the field with superstar Justin Jefferson. Obviously, I can play with Cobby [Randall Cobb] in my sleep, and when he's healthy, he's a premier slot receiver in the league, [and] I feel better with Sammy." They will need it in a division that includes Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Stefon Diggs. -- Pryor, Pickens will be an instant playmaker for the offense. Ridder is an easy answer for Smith's play-action-based pass game, and it allows a rebuilding Falcons team to evaluate the position for the future. Check out our ranking of the top 10 breakout candidates in fantasy heading into the season. That's a lofty expectation for a team that failed to advance to the playoffs last season and has appeared in the postseason only twice since 2013. He's got one of the NFL's best groups of skill position players around him, and at 34, he is still in his physical prime. AP Photo/Derick Hingle . His competition is Rex Burkhead, and after one breakout game in the preseason, really it was just five touches, Pierce took over that starting gig. -- Eric Karabell, It is difficult to be confident in the over with Watson out for 11 games and Brissett expected to start under center for the Browns. Don't be surprised if Pitts is pushing for the top five -- and maybe higher -- among tight ends this season. But what if Elliott has a terrific season? But the 230-pounder has the most breakout potential of the trio and has shown some passing-down growth this summer, along with his running ability. Could history repeat itself? 5 overall pick. -- Brooke Pryor. Making the Super Bowl would certainly be a significant step forward, but the only way this season will be a true success is with the franchise's first Lombardi Trophy. -- Newton, Rhule has gone 5-11 and 5-12 his first two seasons. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The season will be a success if the Bucs win the Super Bowl and only if they win the Super Bowl. London is the best bet to be this year's breakout rookie receiver. -- Eric Woodyard. I expect a similar target share or more in 2022, with major touchdown progression to show off. When looking for a breakout player, I'm mindful of several key factors: the player's skill set and the chance for it to improve from one year to the next, the role he may play and the offense that he plays in. -- Eric Karabell, There might be some trepidation among bettors when making predictions on the win totals of Super Bowl losers. Bold prediction for 2022: Cornerback Pat Surtain II will be named first-team All-Pro. Will Tony Pollard take over for Ezekiel Elliott in Dallas? -- Liz Loza, Mills exceeded expectations in the Texans' four-win 2021 season, and don't forget about the surprising victories against the Chargers and Titans. If the offensive line can correct the array of mistakes on display in the preseason and give Najee Harris room to run -- along with protecting the quarterback -- the Steelers will do enough offensively to support a stacked defense. Here are the players most likely to make the vaunted second-year leap. Best of all, Penny showed that there are no long-lasting affects from his knee injury that sidelined him for so long. A player with dynamic traits and open-field juice, Moore can be schemed manufactured touches in Kliff Kingsbury's offense, in addition to what he brings as an interior route runner with quarterback Murray. Sanders is a good real-life RB, but he is overvalued for fantasy. -- Bowen. NFL Pick Six; Fantasy Football Today; . If Elliott can transform into a consistently disruptive force inside, Cleveland's defensive line featuring Myles Garrett and Jadeveon Clowney will be all the more daunting for opposing QBs. NFL 2022 top NFL fantasy football breakout players at each position The NFL regular season starts in just 28 days, so it's time to start thinking about your fantasy team, and that. He played well enough to hold off veteran Bradley Roby all season even though the Saints sent the Texans a third-round and conditional sixth-round pick for Roby last September. Edge rushers Maxx Crosby and Chandler Jones will feast so long as the retooled secondary -- with new cornerbacks Rock Ya-Sin and Anthony Averett -- can cover -- Gutierrez, Adams is the best receiver in the NFL, and rejoining his old Fresno State running mate in Carr -- along with a modern playcaller in Josh McDaniels -- is expected to pay off with another playoff appearance. Barkley is also more confident, something he admitted this offseason, and it has made a discernible difference. The season will be a success if the Steelers can both run the ball and stop the run. Plus, he also was one of just 10 rookies since 2000 to top 180 yards in a game -- which he did against the No. The former Pro Bowl wideout knows he is on a one-year, "prove-it" deal, and he sees a big opportunity to be an impact player. Wan'Dale Robinson is a great hedge in case Toney's injury hampers him. Field Yates: Gabriel Davis, WR, Buffalo Bills -- Liz Loza, Jacksonville had the worst record in the league last season with three wins. Gabriel Davis (WR BUF) Lions fans might have higher expectations, but a truly successful campaign would be hitting that benchmark and improving Detroit's standing in the NFC North. After attending every training camp practice and watching every preseason game, here are last-minute tips for players you could select in your draft. Stafford did not throw every day in practice during camp as the Rams worked to build up his arm. Mar 1, 2023. Without a true fit as an in-line tight end for McDaniel's system, the Dolphins will move Gesicki. -- Bowen, Adebo was thrown into the mix as a rookie last season when the Saints were short on cornerbacks. -- Reiss. Top 2023 NFL free agents at key fantasy football positions. Luckily for you drafters, there are plenty of those, as well. -- Rothstein, Fantasy breakout candidate: Drake London, WR, With the 6-foot-4 frame to play as a boundary X receiver or bump inside as a big slot target, London is the pick here, given the volume he should see opposite tight end Kyle Pitts. Contract, draft and trade decisions will all be weighed in the coming months. Spencer Strider, Atlanta Braves (35 ADP) The Atlanta Braves rotation produced the seventh-best WAR in the league in 2022, and a lot of that is thanks to Rookie of the Year runner-up Spencer . -- Bowen, The quarterback played through a right elbow injury last season and is still dealing with soreness. Joe Kaiser: Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars Describe the QB situation in three words: Future is now? You could see glimpses of that during joint practices with the Miami Dolphins and Tennessee Titans. It's the anticipated red zone usage, however, that puts the third-year tight end in the mix for a potential breakout season. To me, it is a player who is going to surpass his ADP and likely by a wide margin. As the lead runner in one of the league's best offenses, Akers is primed for a full-season breakout. Which first-round prospects should Raiders focus on at combine? Tristan H. Cockcroft: Irv Smith Jr. Kadarius Toney averaged 2.2 yards per route ran last season and had a 30-percent target share when he was on the field. -- Archer, Fantasy breakout candidate: Tony Pollard, RB, The efficient Pollard enters his fourth campaign with a chance to push Elliott for a larger share of touches and perhaps his first 1,000-yard rushing season. Bold prediction for 2022: AJ Dillon will lead the Packers in rushing yards. His issue has been bad choices at quarterback. Will the Philadelphia Eagles win the NFC East? The Jaguars were one of the most pleasant surprises of 2022 and fully deserved all the praise they get. Many did foresee Hurts (who finished sixth in fantasy points per game among QBs) solid season because of what he can do on the ground. 2022 breakout players. And with more play-action and misdirection concepts, the Bears can set the table for Fields on schemed throws to the second and third level of the defense. Coach Nick Sirianni said the joint practices with the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 24 were Jalen Hurts' best practices since Sirianni arrived in Philadelphia. The 6-2, 210-pound third-year receiver will now be one of the starters in the Bills high passing offense. Describe the QB situation in three words: Now or never. -- Davenport, Fantasy breakout candidate: Robert Woods, WR, Robert Woods is projected for 106 targets and has an average draft position of WR46 in ESPN leagues. While Adams will take some defensive attention away from Waller, he's also going to take away targets. One challenge is deciphering how much the defensive success was a result of the Patriots' offense experiencing its own "growing pains." Howard and Gronkowski combined for 110 targets, 937 yards and seven touchdowns last season. Specifically, Ryan's accuracy and timing make him an ideal fit for coach Frank Reich's West Coast-style offense. Keith Lipscomb: Garrett Wilson, New York Jets Pickens could supplant Chase Claypool and be the second target in the Steelers offense. Both typically get drafted as top-20 receivers, which to me seems a little risky. Most importantly, he has been healthy. The surrounding players are there, but it's hard to see 11-plus wins with the unproven Lance. 1 receiver after playing as the No. 3. But after an impressive training camp, watch for Palmer to play an increased role and become more of a sought-after target by quarterback Justin Herbert. -- Bowen, Courtland Sutton has a 1,000-yard season and Pro Bowl trip on his rsum and looks like the Broncos' WR1. -- Bowen, The Browns are banking that the third-year defensive tackle is ready to emerge. Snoop Conner and the remaining vagabonds on the Jaguars depth chart arent likely candidates to steal money touches or routes from Etienne. 1. 10. Moore didn't get much action in this first five weeks last year, seeing less than 50% of the offensive snaps twice and another game with zero snaps played. Bold prediction for 2022: Miami will trade tight end Mike Gesicki before the November deadline. Terrell and Casey Hayward. And with a softer schedule, the Colts are primed to finish with one of the top records in the AFC. And the Seahawks seem likely to be drafting a QB early next April. 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, 2023 NFL franchise tag tracker: Commanders' Payne first to be tagged, Meet the man scouring Nigeria for the next generation of NBA and NFL talent, 2023 NFL combine preview: 15 future fantasy football stars to watch. Michael Carter is a very talented back who could have standalone value even if Hall remains healthy. Eric Karabell: Trevor Lawrence Plus, they will be playing a very easy schedule this season. Without one or both of them, however, the line is a major question. But he also could help make the offense more unpredictable, as teams will never be sure if it is a run, or a pass play when he is on the field. Ten years ago, Joe Flacco chose not to sign an extension with Baltimore entering his fifth season, just like Jackson. The speedy wideout won the camp battle at slot receiver over Jamison Crowder, and the offense is going into the campaign with an emphasis on improving yards after catch (last in the league in YAC per reception in 2021), which could mean big things for McKenzie. 1Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers. Bold prediction for 2022: Derrick Henry will top 1,700 rushing yards. He can be a disruptive force for a Jets defense that will feature some young talent this season. You can ask 10 different people that question and get 10 different answers. Opportunity is everything. But if you are looking for a guy primed for a big jump, that's Jeudy. 33d Mike Clay. He had 10.5 sacks and made the Pro Bowl as a rookie in 2019 but has had just 10 sacks in the 24 games since. I do not see a losing season, so I will take the Over -- Doug Kezirian. With the acknowledgement that there are no perfect options in an unprecedented and difficult time such as this, here is the status of NFL Fantasy Football scoring for Week 17. Even with wideout Tim Patrick's season-ending knee injury, the Broncos have enough playmakers to make it all go. Most important discovery at camp: Kyle Philips emerged as the top slot receiver and punt returner. Our featured pundits are here to tackle that very question! Most important discovery at camp: The offensive line is a bigger question mark than anyone could've imagined. Lets see how he does under the tutelage of new Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, who once coaxed an MVP-caliber season out of Carson Wentz and managed to win a Super Bowl in Philadelphia with Nick Foles running his offense. -- Eric Moody. That is elite company. 2022 NFL draft by round. Washington eased Samuel into training camp as the team wanted to be extra cautious about some hamstring tightness after a year in which soft-tissue injuries limited him to five ineffective games. Describe the QB situation in three words: Better than before. He gets to play with Russell Wilson too. Stephania Bell: Trey Lance, QB, San Francisco 49ers Matt Bowen: Trey Lance . If the 2018 No. Kenny Pickett proved he's not only a capable backup -- he might have played himself into a starting job earlier than the Steelers anticipated. Hutchinson's playing style, paired with defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn's scheme, puts the rookie in a position to create pocket disruption and the ability to win one-on-ones. At 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, Collins thrives in contested situations, dominating on the outside and in the red zone. 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