The chemistry he has built with Justin Fields has consistently been on display throughout the offseason and only projects to increase as he becomes one of the quarterback's top options in 2022. -- 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. While Adams will take some defensive attention away from Waller, he's also going to take away targets. So is the calf strain that limited his movement from the middle of last season and the left shoulder injury that required minor surgery in the offseason. You don't currently have any notifications. They do not trust him near the goal line as he became the only running back in the Super Bowl era with more than 750 yards and no rushing TDs. Davenport had offseason surgery on his right shoulder and also underwent surgery to amputate part of his left pinky, so moving forward from those things will be key. -- 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. I expect the O-line to be healthier and the defense to be slightly better with the talent added to the secondary. No other player comes with as much fantasy nerve to draft than Saquon Barkley. For the first time in his NFL career, Tua Tagovailoa is being surrounded with elite talent. Rashod Batemans runway is clear, and hes ready for takeoff. Steven Pintado (The Fantasy Coaches), Mitch Trubisky (QB PIT) That might be asking a lot in a loaded AFC, especially with promising QB Mac Jones adjusting without former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels while learning a new offense. The season will be a success if the Patriots register at least one playoff win. Opportunity is everything. -- 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. The season will be a success if the Steelers can both run the ball and stop the run. -- Mike Reiss, Injuries have limited him for stretches over his seven-year career, but he hasn't missed a practice in camp while developing a quick rapport with Jones. A healthy Ward can solidify the position that was the 49ers' biggest defensive weakness a year ago, and he could be the player who pushes their defense back to 2019 levels of dominance. -- Bowen, Hurst is a fluid tight end who should give the Bengals a great receiving option as teams look to stop Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase. 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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. Could the Cowboys look at a running back in first round again? -- Alaina Getzenberg, The 2019 All-Pro corner is making his way back from a torn ACL in his left knee suffered on Thanksgiving. -- Bien-Aime, Fantasy breakout candidate: Nico Collins, WR, Collins emerged as the Texans' No. By rule, he'll miss at least four games, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him miss a few more. Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros), David Njoku (TE CLE) But first, the team needs to weather receiver DeAndre Hopkins' absence during the first six games while he serves a suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy. Per Matt Harmons Reception Perception work, Batemans success rate was in the 85th percentile against zone coverage and the 81st percentile versus press. The dynamic in San Francisco is expected to change in 2022, and assuming Lance is the Week 1 starter, he's undervalued as QB13. 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. Field Yates: Drake London. -- Tim McManus, Adding to Hurts' comfort level is the presence of Brown, who was acquired from the Titans on the first night of the draft for first- and third-round picks. -- Eric Moody, This is not a strong team. If you want to dive deeper into fantasy football, be sure to check out our award-winning slate of Fantasy Football Tools as you navigate your season. Most important discovery at camp: The defense might be legit. Former first-round pick Noah Igbinoghene did not take the step forward the Dolphins hoped for this summer and would represent a clear target for opposing offenses if he had to start games this season. A wide receiver with vertical ability and red zone chops, Davis had five of his seven touchdowns receptions last season inside the 20-yard line. The Lawrence breakout is coming; its just a matter of when. Barnwell finds the best sophomore seasons ever, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? Matt Bowen: Trey Lance -- 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. -- Eric Moody. The Niners won't ask Trey Lance to be the focal point of a team with championship aspirations. -- Bowen, After taking the long route to an NFL starting job -- from undrafted free agent to being signed by the Packers off of the Jaguars' practice squad -- Lazard has a shot at being the Packers' WR1 now that Davante Adams is gone. Tristan H. Cockcroft: Aaron Rodgers I mean, you draft a player in the middle to later rounds, and if they hit, they change the landscape of your fantasy team. -- Bowen, The Chargers signed the cornerback to a five-year, $82.5 million contract in free agency, then he underwent ankle surgery on Aug. 23 after feeling discomfort in practice. Keith Lipscomb: Travis Etienne Jr. Hurts' growing comfort in the system is leading to quicker decisions, and his accuracy has jumped up a notch as well. Bold prediction for 2022: Myles Garrett will win Defensive Player of the Year. As Treylon Burks goes through the inevitable ups and downs a rookie experiences, Woods might be leaned on more in the Titans' offense than originally expected. London is the best bet to be this year's breakout rookie receiver. Pierce's vision, along with his explosiveness to power through defenders, is eye-popping. 3 option behind DJ Moore and McCaffrey. Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros), Rashod Bateman is ready to step into the full-time X receiver role in the Baltimore offense. Positive rushing TD regression is coming for Akers. -- Bowen, Greenard flashed the ability to get to the quarterback in 2021, as he netted eight sacks in 12 games. Describe the QB situation in three words: HOF to meh. No one expects a title or even the playoffs this year; we're talking about 2023 and beyond. But Graham is currently a free agent, opening the door for Kmet to smash in 2022. Prepare for early-season struggles against some stout defensive fronts. -- Jake Trotter, Hunt, who was a hold-in for two days of training camp, has demanded that the Browns either extend him or trade him. Even after running 200 fewer routes than Emmanuel Sanders and Cole Beasley, Davis had the second-highest WR3 finish rate on the Bills. Quick Hits: There is a tier of QB2s that bring a lot of breakout upside. The Dolphins invested heavily in the supporting cast of their most important player. Daniel Dopp: Dawson Knox He's had some lockdown matchups with Jaguars receivers, including Kirk, and his confidence is soaring -- which is always a big thing for corners. 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. At 25 years old and with solid YAC ability (top 15 in 2020 prior to the shoulder strain that forced him to miss 12 games last season), Smith-Schuster could be a top 25/30 receiver. Top 2023 NFL free agents at key fantasy football positions. Hurst is out to show he can be a quality starter in the league and could be a key player for a Bengals team looking to field one of the best offenses in the NFL. You can ask 10 different people that question and get 10 different answers. 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. It's an answer we won't know for at least two months, if not the whole season. Its Trevor Lawrence. 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). It doesn't take much to understand why fantasy drafters aren't fighting each other to draft Barkley in the first couple of rounds. Also, the Texans' offensive roster is better than most think. Another rocky season will spark speculation about finding a replacement in the QB-rich 2023 draft. -- Mike Triplett, Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson, Dalvin Cook and the Vikings' offense should be great this season, but their defense should not be overlooked. 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. -- Bowen. They will need it in a division that includes Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Stefon Diggs. His skill set allows him to break away from defensive backs and linebackers, and his lack of touchdowns last season feels like an aberration. -- Eric Moody. Derek Brown (FantasyPros). 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. Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio are back for a post-Super Bowl edition of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast! Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio are back for another edition of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast! 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. Bateman has an excellent chance to finish as a top-20 fantasy receiver and could potentially finish in WR1 range. 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. Other times its a veteran who has the potential to see a larger role or is one injury away from becoming a high-volume starter. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! Daniel Dopp: Jerry Jeudy, Denver Broncos So, who has the best shot at significantly outperforming their draft cost? Herbert is elite and they have improved their defense. -- Bowen. -- 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. Let's get started with the Arizona Cardinals and go in alphabetical order: Jump to a team: He's fast, elusive and a terrific receiver, and injured James Robinson is way behind Etienne in terms of September readiness. In addition, we have preseason power rankings, fantasy breakout players, over/under on wins, depth charts, schedules and rosters for every team. It seems likely that Lock will find the field at some point this season. 2022 NFL draft by position. Isiah Pacheco has had a lot of hype out of Chiefs camp and has played with the ones in the preseason. Its difficult to project James Robinson to be 100%. 2 wide receiver during the last five weeks of 2021, when the former Michigan Wolverine averaged six targets per contest and had two games with at least 65 yards and a score. -- Bowen, 32 teams, 32 bold predictions and breakout candidates: Our NFL team-by-team preview. Barkley is worth a reasonable amount of fantasy stock, but the offense of the Giants remains questionable for consistency coming into the new season. Which QB or TE has the best shot of having a breakout year in 2022 and why? 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. Tannehill has already shown a tendency to go to Philips in third-down situations because of his sure-handed pass catching and ability to find open windows. 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. 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. -- 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. Howard and Gronkowski combined for 110 targets, 937 yards and seven touchdowns last season. Eric Karabell: Jerry Jeudy, WR, Denver Broncos Fantasy managers just need to forget about last season's dysfunctional clown show that was the Jacksonville Jaguars and see all the potential in a new, competent coaching staff with a tantalizing, young offense. A run-first offense for the Ravens wont stop Bateman from soaring in 2022. 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. -- Bien-Aime. After another year of leading one of the NFL's best offenses, Leftwich will have his pick of the top jobs available in 2023. Cam Akers (RB LAR) NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. No matter who's throwing the football, Pickens will undoubtedly make plays. Correctly predicting and projecting them before the start of the season can be the difference between winning your fantasy football league and getting a tattoo for coming in last place. Depending on the size of your league, Freiermuth (TE11 ADP) isn't being counted on to start across the board in fantasy this year. 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