Bold prediction for 2022: Safety Jaquan Brisker will lead all rookies in interceptions. -- Baby, The Bengals' third-year wide receiver will be up for a contract extension in 2023. Stephania Bell: Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints Given the improvements, the Lions should at least double their win total. 5 overall pick in 2018, and he is in the final year of his rookie deal. Nico Collins, WR, Texans (Bye Week: 6) Collins had a solid rookie season, finishing second on the Texans in receptions (33) and yards (446), along with one touchdown. 2 WR over the final five weeks of 2021. He could steal more work as the season progresses and it is a very affordable way to get a piece of the Chiefs offense. Hill alone just opens up so much near the line of scrimmage as you always must worry about him getting behind the defense, meaning teams will pull the safeties back and have them line up deeper. Inside the Lions' facility, his growing popularity has earned the nickname "Rodrigo," and he has become a star on HBO's "Hard Knocks." The Patriots are going through a major transition in offensive philosophy after the departure of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. ESPN analyst Matt Bowen also makes bold predictions on big questions including: Will the New England Patriots miss the playoffs? -- Cronin, Fantasy breakout candidate: Justin Fields, QB, Fields has an opportunity to produce lower-end QB1 numbers in a new offensive system that will cater to his dual-threat traits. Bold prediction for 2022: Myles Garrett will win Defensive Player of the Year. Bateman had a sterling prospect profile coming out of the University of Minnesota, with an 82nd percentile college dominator rating, a 93rd percentile breakout age and a 98th percentile college target share, per PlayerProfiler.com. At the heart of their season was Christian Kirk proving everyone wrong who said the Jaguars. Buy the Gabriel Davis breakout. -- Baby, Fantasy breakout candidate: Trent Taylor, WR, Taylor is hardly young at 28, and the Bengals have three other wideouts clearly ahead on the depth chart, but if one of them gets hurt, perhaps Taylor emerges. Matt Bowen: Aaron Rodgers Most important discovery at camp: RB Dameon Pierce is going to be a force. -- McManus. Get started >>. A perfect example from this past of a third-year break-out player is Jalen Hurts. 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. Hunt is too important to the Browns' offense. -- Eric Karabell, There might be some trepidation among bettors when making predictions on the win totals of Super Bowl losers. The 2022 NFL season kicks off Thursday night, when the reigning Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams host the Buffalo Bills (8:20 p.m., NBC). I love the upside, but I don't love having to bank on that sort of growth out of my third-round pick. The fourth-year defensive lineman checked into training camp with a much trimmer physique that he said will allow him to be faster while maintaining his strength. Lawson missed the 2021 season with a ruptured Achilles tendon, but his fit and potential impact hasn't changed in Robert Saleh's defense. They can improve from last season and still not have as many wins. McCaffrey hopes a change in preparation he received, in part, from Marshall Faulk will keep him healthy and help him return to the level he was in 2019, when he had 1,000 yards rushing and receiving. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. In addition, we have preseason power rankings, fantasy breakout players, over/under on wins, depth charts, schedules and rosters for every team. Hes got an easy path to double-digit touchdowns after Henderson and Sony Michel combined for the second-most red zone touches among RBs last season, accompanied by the lowest rushing TD rate of any team. Owner Robert Kraft set the expectation in March when he said, "More than anything, it bothers me that we haven't been able to win a playoff game in the last three years." 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. Dameon Pierce was not a favorite of mine entering the draft, but that quickly changed when he went to Houston. -- Liz Loza, The Colts have one of the easiest schedules in the league after a 9-8 season, and don't forget that Jonathan Taylor led the league with 1,811 rushing yards last season. touchdowns in 15 games and is one to watch in the years ahead as a potential breakout star . -- Trotter, Fantasy breakout candidate: David Bell, WR, The third-round pick from Purdue enters a relatively wide-open wide receiver situation with the skills to provide immediate aid in catches out of the slot. He backed it up with a strong showing in Week 3 of the preseason, playing over 80 percent of the snaps on the opening drive while rushing six times for 37 yards and a touchdown. Specifically, Ryan's accuracy and timing make him an ideal fit for coach Frank Reich's West Coast-style offense. With tight end-friendly Ryan under center, Alie-Cox could post career numbers and emerge as the sneakiest breakout of the season. -- Legwold, Chubb was the Broncos' No. Matt Bowen: Diontae Johnson, Pittsburgh Steelers With Davante Adams departing in the offseason, the Packers wide receiver core has become a curious one for fantasy football enthusiasts. Stephania Bell: Matt Ryan The team would like nothing more than for Trubisky to succeed and nurture Kenny Pickett along. In McDaniels' schemed pass game, Carr will be set up to attack open coverage voids and cut it loose on deep ball throws. Davis flexed his vast potential when he set an NFL record with four receiving touchdowns in a playoff game last season and with the departure of Emmanuel Sanders, he now has a chance to be a near-every-down player for the Bills. Our panel comprises the following ESPN Fantasy writers and editors: Stephania. -- 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. Cappa was the marquee addition who earned nearly as much in guaranteed money ($11 million) as the other two new starters on the offensive line -- center Ted Karras and right tackle La'el Collins ($6 million each) -- combined. But Toney also passes the eye test, as not many humans have his combination of speed and shiftiness. 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. He's a vertical threat who can generate yardage after the catch and win contested catches. Bateman has an excellent chance to finish as a top-20 fantasy receiver and could potentially finish in WR1 range. The season will be a success if the Cardinals finish strong. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! -- Anita Marks. -- Liz Loza, There's good reason for all the optimism, but ultimately the offensive line is a giant weakness and the division is too tough. And the Seahawks seem likely to be drafting a QB early next April. In an offense that caters to the quarterback's dual-threat ability, Shanahan takes the Niners deep into January. 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. He will, however, be without Ben Roethlisberger this season. The season will be a success if the Eagles win the division and at least one playoff game. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Stephania Bell: Amari Cooper, Cleveland Browns Kmets eighth-ranked route participation and seventh-ranked target share (17%) from 2021 hardly align with his fantasy production no tight end finished with more fantasy points under expectation (-36.6) than the Notre Dame product in 2021. -- Cimini, Fantasy breakout candidate: Elijah Moore, WR, Lots of intriguing candidates on the Jets with rookies Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall. Despite the nauseating circumstances around him, its Etiennes time to shine. Look for Hutchinson to post 10-plus sacks. A healthy Jameis Winston and Michael Thomas will help the team this season. In 2021, 95% of his rushing yards came after contact the highest mark in the NFL. -- Katherine Terrell, He finally worked his way back from the left ankle injury that has taken over his career for the past two years, but a new hamstring issue popped up at the end of training camp. Houston could use its two 2023 first-round picks to build around him instead of replacing him. -- Hensley, Describe the QB situation in three words: Betting on himself, It looks like Lamar Jackson will decline the Ravens' offers for a contract extension and play out the final year of his rookie contract. Bold prediction for 2022: Mills will join the discussion as one of the top second-year quarterbacks. Now, SportsLine has simulated the entire NFL season 10,000 times and released its latest Fantasy football rankings 2022, along with plenty of sleepers, breakouts and busts. -- 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. -- Rob Demovsky, It's been more than 19 months since he tore his ACL, and that left knee is still an issue. That is elite company. The starting five had only 21 game reps together in the preseason, and it didn't look good. 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. -- Matt Bowen, The Bills got even better this offseason in free agency and the draft (Von Miller, Kaiir Elam, James Cook). -- 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. Ja'Marr Chase. That obstacle is removed, which means it's time for Hardman to prove he's more than just a fast, gadget-type of player. Our featured pundits are here to tackle that very question! He's a fluid route runner who ranks third in Ohio State history with 176 receptions and fifth in receiving yards with 2,711. The 6-foot, 247-pound back can hammer the ball between the tackles with the footwork to scoot past defenders. Stroud, more . -- Mike Triplett, Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson, Dalvin Cook and the Vikings' offense should be great this season, but their defense should not be overlooked. -- Eric Karabell, With continuity on their coaching staff, the Lions have continued to add offensive and defensive playmakers and upgrade Jared Goff's O-line. Its Trevor Lawrence. This year, he will be the No. He is coming off a rookie season in which he recorded five sacks in his first 11 games before a shoulder injury limited his effectiveness. Defensive coordinator Joe Woods noted that Elliott showed up to training camp weighing 320 pounds while looking like he only weighs 280. He can be a disruptive force for a Jets defense that will feature some young talent this season. -- Henderson, Fantasy breakout candidate: Rashaad Penny, RB, Now that Kenneth Walker III is out after undergoing a procedure to repair a hernia, Penny is the lead back in the Seahawks' committee. -- Pryor, Pickens will be an instant playmaker for the offense. And the best part? Last year, Njoku was 11th in yards per route run, fifth in yards after the catch per reception and seventh in slot yards per route run (per PFF). The 49ers held onto quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, but Shanahan will win Coach of the Year because of the development of his replacement, Trey Lance. He gets to play with Russell Wilson too. -- Adam Teicher, Player on hot seat: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, Edwards-Helaire hasn't been a bust, and he is in no danger of losing his job right now, but he hasn't had the expected impact of a first-round draft pick. -- Doug Kezirian. -- Eric Woodyard. 2 target role. 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. That means backup Jacoby Brissett will have to keep the Browns in the playoff picture for a lot longer than initially anticipated -- and with a receiving corps that underwhelmed during the preseason. Aaron Rodgers leads list of players on the fantasy football hot seat for 2023, Fantasy football season recap, key stats and look ahead to 2023, Fantasy football 2023 offensive depth charts, Fantasy football 2023 defensive depth charts, 2022 fantasy football draft kit: Rankings, cheat sheets, mock drafts, sleepers and analysis, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Eric Karabell: Jerry Jeudy, WR, Denver Broncos -- Erin Dolan. Those are the two quickest ways to rack up fantasy points in chunks. 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. 3. Describe the QB situation in three words: Work in progress. Derek Brown (FantasyPros). The season will be a success if the Chargers advance to the AFC Championship Game. Both typically get drafted as top-20 receivers, which to me seems a little risky. -- Anita Marks. Kmet saw a total of just 12 red zone targets last year, with only six end zone targets. Considering that Joe Burrow has a high percentage of his offensive playmakers returning along with an improved offensive line, this is a modest total. The former Ohio State standout will show more refinement and technique, racking up big sack numbers a year after suffering a right knee injury. He has been explosive and fast and will be deployed on backfield releases, screens and flex from the formation to create favorable matchups. He can be much like Hurts was in 2020, which is a better fantasy QB than real-life QB. -- Matt Bowen, Not the rosiest offseason, but they have a dynamic offense, and it's hard to defend with just one week of preparation. Elliott's diminishing speed and production will force the Cowboys to turn to Pollard by the end of October. Keith Lipscomb: Darnell Mooney Travis Etienne has a clear path to be this years DAndre Swift. 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. The Bears have a lot of work to do in building around the former first-round pick, and they won't truly know whether he's their long-term option until the end of this season. But what if Elliott has a terrific season? Bateman was slowed by abdominal and core muscle injuries in his first training camp, missed the first five games of 2021 with a groin injury, then played only six full games with starting QB Lamar Jackson, who dealt with injuries of his own. It gets easier this season, and he will be playing behind an improved offensive line and with a solid backfield. -- Raanan, Fantasy breakout candidate: Kadarius Toney, WR, A first-round pick in 2021, Toney has as much potential to make you regret drafting him -- or make you regret missing out -- as anyone on this list. For the defending champs, there's really no other answer, especially for a team that brought back -- and also gave contract extensions to -- several core players. 2. He'll be a star in New Orleans. Pickens could supplant Chase Claypool and be the second target in the Steelers offense. Look for a much-improved passing game. 1 overall draft pick plays close to his 2020 level -- when he had an 11-5 record and a playoff win -- there's enough talent around him on offense and the defense is good enough to make Carolina a playoff contender. -- Bowen, Greenard flashed the ability to get to the quarterback in 2021, as he netted eight sacks in 12 games. The reason he can rack up fantasy points so quickly is because what he can do with his legs. Drake London was my top rookie receiver coming into the draft and he remains it after. -- Brady Henderson, The rookie is trying to make it back by Week 1 following a mid-August hernia procedure. Barnwell finds the best sophomore seasons ever, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Let's get started with the Arizona Cardinals and go in alphabetical order: Jump to a team: Producing consistent WR3 numbers in 2022 might be a stretch, but with Mayfield's deep-ball ability, he should see an increase in volume and opportunity as a potential No. While the 2022 NFL regular season ended, it's never too early to look ahead to the 2023 campaign. -- Woodyard, He's a man on a mission. Most important discovery at camp: The defense might be legit. Lets not forget that Davis should expect a heavy dose of red zone looks with his bigger-bodied frame. -- Josh Weinfuss, The Cardinals traded for the receiver on the first day of the NFL draft, reuniting him with his college quarterback, Kyler Murray. A run-first offense for the Ravens wont stop Bateman from soaring in 2022. In Eberflus' system, Brisker can play top down on the ball and create disruption in the middle of the field. Thanks to the experts for sharing their advice! Bold prediction for 2022: The Vikings will finish with the top scoring offense. It's the coverage traits and the physical profile of Surtain that vaults him into the discussion of the league's top cornerbacks. Eric Karabell: Trevor Lawrence Washington not only will have one of the easiest schedules this season, but its defense will face the fifth-easiest slate of offensive opponents (per offensive efficiency). 2 target for Josh Allen. First-round pick Tyler Smith was said to be the left tackle of the future as he competed for the left guard spot. -- Mike Triplett, The Jets could potentially have 13 starters who are either rookies or second-year players. (Sam Darnold was 3-0 with McCaffrey to start 2021.) Pete Carroll raved about his improved pass-protection, describing him as a three-down back. In an offense leaning on the run game, look for Dillon to emerge as the lead ball carrier this season. That's important for the Chiefs, who are looking to ignite a pass rush that was 29th in the league in sacks last season (31). I mean, you draft a player in the middle to later rounds, and if they hit, they change the landscape of your fantasy team. I still have low expectations for this team as their biggest upgrade is head coach Doug Pederson. Dont forget that the Bills wideout averaged 19.8 fantasy PPR points per game in his last six games as a full-time player. When he's rushing right, as he did in the second half of 2020, Young is a dynamic defensive playmaker, but one who needs to mature as a pass-rusher. Liz Loza: Khalil Herbert, Chicago Bears The future looks like it starts now. Collins emerged as the Texans' No. Lance could perform in that role, with more deep throws mixed in because he has a cannon of an arm. Sanders was lead back in the offense, even in a committee when he was on the field. While Prescott is fine, will his offensive line be fine? Those players are all great, but the middle to later rounds is when everyone is really searching for a. Matt Bowen: Cole Kmet Injuries have been his biggest hurdle, and he has already been banged up in camp. -- 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. He has to prove on the field that he can be a consistent high-end starter. 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. 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. His only real target competition is Kyle Pitts, but it's easy to picture both of those two having a 25-percent target share. With the 2022 NFL season now officially in the books, all eyes turn toward the 2023 NFL Draft. His return, along with guard Elgton Jenkins coming back from a torn left ACL, could solidify the offensive line. -- Matt Bowen, It's a rebuilding season. -- Reiss, Fantasy breakout candidate: Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, I don't want to overvalue Stevenson, since the Patriots' backfield is rarely fantasy-friendly and he could split reps with both Damien Harris and Ty Montgomery. Bold prediction for 2022: Mayfield will sign a contract extension with Carolina in December. In 2022, Detroit could surprise bettors. By Tommy Garrett June 1, 2022 Jump Around This Article Click to show Last season, Baltimore lost two overtime games and four tilts by two points or fewer. Waller turns 30 in September, and the addition of Davante Adams over the offseason means the Raiders have one of the premier -- and highest-paid -- receivers in the NFL. -- Liz Loza, This is their time. Daniel Dopp: AJ Dillon, Green Bay Packers But he is also likely to lose passing snaps to Gainwell, who is a tremendous receiver out of the backfield. Bold prediction for 2022: Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph will be one of the top head-coaching candidates next offseason. In a loaded AFC, I don't see the Patriots as a playoff team. Yes, Burrow is emerging as one of the league's top quarterbacks, but that has yet to translate to the high-end QB1 fantasy output that his ADP suggests. 10. Stephania Bell: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers Kyle Soppe: Jaylen Waddle Richard Savill (Fantasy Six Pack), Travis Etienne (RB JAC) Tristan H. Cockcroft: Hunter Henry, New England Patriots Joe Kaiser: Jerry Jeudy There are difference-makers on defense here, too. 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. Describe the QB situation in three words: HOF to meh. The idea of this exercise is to evaluate not only players but our user drafting patterns, and my decision to fade the talented sophomore is based on the latter. Mike Clay: Drake London, Atlanta Falcons The season will be a success if the Bucs win the Super Bowl and only if they win the Super Bowl. Michael F. Florio's Top 25 Breakout Players for the 2022 Season. Stephania Bell: Elijah Mitchell, San Francisco 49ers -- DiRocco, Fantasy breakout candidate: Travis Etienne Jr., RB, He has elite acceleration and an uncanny ability to spin and slip through a variety of tackles. Bold prediction for 2022: Smith-Schuster will have more than 100 receptions. It is true that a table set with fine offensive cutlery has led to fantasy disappointments before, but Russell Wilson has just too much of the ideal pedigree that provides a chemistry to power this offense. -- Bowen, A first-round pick from a year ago, Oweh was the Ravens' best defensive player in training camp, using his quickness to repeatedly get into the backfield. The success of the line hinges on Stanley, who was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Aug. 26. -- Doug Kezirian. The goal for Greenard should be the mid-teens in sacks because the ability is there. Tristan H. Cockcroft: Allen Robinson II -- Eric Karabell, The Cowboys' offensive line takes a step back this season with Tyron Smith's injury and the departure of Connor Williams and La'el Collins. No more excuses. The jury is still out in regard to Tua Tagovailoa -- especially playing behind a suspect offensive line. 1. Its difficult to project James Robinson to be 100%. Sure, Lawrence had a rough rookie season, but Urban Meyer was running a three-ring circus in Jacksonville last year, so Im happy to give Lawrence a mulligan. -- Anita Marks. Bold prediction for 2022: Cornerback Pat Surtain II will be named first-team All-Pro. -- Doug Kezirian. Chubb is poised to be a problem for the tackles across from him, especially if free agent signee Randy Gregory has the season the Broncos hope he can. In order to get Adams on the field with QB Derek Carr . But Tagovailoa goes much later, meaning that you get the receivers' production baked in, but with much less risk. 2 target for Josh Allen and the Bills from the start. Throughout camp, he looked primed for another step to enter the upper echelon of pass-rushers. Bet on traits and skill with the rookie here. -- David Newton, He has missed 23 of the past 33 games due to injuries, which in part contributed to the Panthers' inconsistencies at quarterback. Kyle Soppe: Robert Tonyan, Green Bay Packers Pie-in-the-sky fantasy football landing spots for NFL free agents, cut/trade candidates, Top 2023 NFL free agents at key fantasy football positions, Clay: Updated dynasty fantasy football rankings, Early fantasy football PPR rankings for 2023 by position, Tom Brady retires as GOAT in fantasy and betting, too, Fantasy Improv: Daniel and Liz look ahead to the 2023 season. Bold prediction for 2022: The Eagles will win the NFC East. And while playing on a limited snap share, Davis ranks top five in the NFL in total end zone targets. Yeah, you know all about quarterback Derek Carr's many options on offense, starting with new wide receiver Davante Adams, continuing with slot receiver Hunter Renfrow and moving through tight end Waller and running back Josh Jacobs. -- Eric Moody. 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