-- Wagoner, Ward battled a muscle strain in the middle of camp, but before that, he looked every bit the part of the No. 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. Sure, he hasn't done so much in his NFL career, but last season he finished inside the top four in completion percentage and yards per attempt on throws of at least 20 air yards. 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). 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. Wilson still has the uncanny ability to extend plays, and Jeudy has the talent to find open space in such situations. Sanders was lead back in the offense, even in a committee when he was on the field. Stephania Bell: Elijah Mitchell, San Francisco 49ers He looked like his old self again in camp, but his two injuries will be something to monitor as they get him back in the lineup. Mike Clay: Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars 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: Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers Most important discovery at camp: The offensive line is a bigger question mark than anyone could've imagined. -- Matt Bowen, The Bears hired a first-time head coach (Matt Eberflus) and didn't help Fields by adding playmakers or upgrading the offensive line. 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. Matt Bowen: Diontae Johnson, Pittsburgh Steelers As a rookie, Bateman dropped just two of 68 targets, and he showed upside over the final month of the season, posting 100 receiving yards in one contest, a touchdown and a game with double-digit targets. Even if he misses time, on a per-game basis, he is very likely to outlive his draft cost. Reuniting with Adams and getting a healthy Darren Waller back figures to improve his efficiency and push his passing touchdown total above 30. Players to Buy Back in on in 2022 Stefon Diggs finished as the WR7 in total points and the WR10 in fantasy PPG after finishing third in both of those in 2020. Tannehill has 13 game-winning drives since joining the Titans in 2019, one behind Derek Carr for the most over that span, including the playoffs. Liz Loza: Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers This season will be a positive if Wilson improves significantly in every area and leaves no doubt that he has the talent, durability and mental makeup to lead the Jets to a championship. Get started >>. 1 corner, coach Bill Belichick referred to Davon Godchaux as "one of the best defensive linemen in the league," while Matthew Judon and Josh Uche have been disruptive pass-rushers. Aaron Donald is the best defender in the NFL. -- 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. -- Doug Kezirian. Another big season for Simmons should lead to a multiyear deal worth more than $100 million total. Etienne boasts Alvin Kamara characteristics as a runner and pass-catcher. -- Bien-Aime, Fantasy breakout candidate: Nico Collins, WR, Collins emerged as the Texans' No. That obstacle is removed, which means it's time for Hardman to prove he's more than just a fast, gadget-type of player. When Lamar Jackson was the NFL MVP in 2019, he played behind one of the league's best offensive lines. The defensive front seven and the offensive line will dictate the Steelers' success this season. Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros), Cole Kmet will join the second tier of great tight ends in 2022. In 2022, Detroit could surprise bettors. -- Davenport, Contract-year player: Jeffery Simmons, DT, The Titans picked up Simmons' fifth-year option, but a player of his caliber should not be playing on a $10.7 million salary in 2023, considering that lesser interior defensive linemen are making upward of $20 million per year. Sanders YPA has improved each season (5.5 in 2022), and the expectation of touchdown progression is there. 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. We can look at his composure, repetitive mechanics, timing and more. If there is a player that fits the idea of breakout, you cannot avoid the glaringly obvious choice of Jerry Jeudy of the Broncos. Smith-Schuster brings an added element to the Chiefs' pass game as an inside/outside target for quarterback Patrick Mahomes. They traded for All-Pro edge rusher Khalil Mack and signed Jackson -- the NFL's interceptions leader (25) since 2018 -- along with defensive linemen Sebastian Joseph-Day, Austin Johnson and Morgan Fox in free agency. -- Rich Cimini. 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. Cook's departure frees up 80-plus targets, which could lead to some monster efforts for the South Alabama product. Prescott and Elliott will struggle in an offense that will be missing Amari Cooper. The reason he can rack up fantasy points so quickly is because what he can do with his legs. His timeline to return in unknown. Positive rushing TD regression is coming for Akers. Tristan H. Cockcroft: Allen Robinson II 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. They signed Duane Brown, 37, and moved Fant to right tackle, where he's not as good. If Akers gets anything close to the sort of workload Todd Gurley that got during McVays first two seasons with the Rams, the young running back is going to be a fantasy force. Hamler figures to break out to some degree in his third season. But Cincinnati also will have to pay Joe Burrow (2023) and Ja'Marr Chase (2024) in upcoming years too. Why the Packers' transition to Jordan Love, whenever it happens, will require patience, Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, A new home for Michael Thomas? Tristan H. Cockcroft: Hunter Henry, New England Patriots 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. -- Bowen, Can a breakout player be a guy who was a Pro Bowler last season? -- Erin Dolan. 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. Despite the extra game, Diggs. And we know the pass-catching traits are there to see the ball in Chicago's new offensive system with quarterback Justin Fields entering his second pro season. Both tight ends finished 2021 as top-10 options at the position in fantasy points per game. He has established trust with quarterback Jared Goff through their offseason work together, and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has confidence in Chark's attention to detail and playmaking ability. The only concern with Toney is health, but luckily, he goes late enough where he is often a reserve player. Make sure to follow Michael on Twitter and Instagram. That was the game where the world learned the name Gabriel Davis, but this season will be the year he becomes a household name. Can Russell Wilson take his new team, the Denver Broncos, to the playoffs? 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. First-round pick Tyler Smith was said to be the left tackle of the future as he competed for the left guard spot. Bold prediction for 2022: Etienne will catch 60 passes in Doug Pederson's offense. 2 WR over the final five weeks of 2021. That said, there are several reasons to expect bigger things in 2023 from the 24-year-old sophomore. Edwards-Helaire rushed 119 times for 517 yards, caught 19 passes for 129 yards and scored six total touchdowns in 10 games last season. -- Terrell, Contract-year player: Marcus Davenport, DE, He is playing out his fifth-year option, and the main concern is his health. Opportunity is everything. Travis Etienne has a clear path to be this years DAndre Swift. The season will be a success if Justin Fields shows tangible signs of improvement. And he'll be needed with Hopkins out for the first six games. -- Pryor, Pickens will be an instant playmaker for the offense. The 49ers held onto quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, but Shanahan will win Coach of the Year because of the development of his replacement, Trey Lance. A healthy Derrick Henry is their best weapon, but I see regression looming for this team, especially after losing wideouts A.J. In a new offense under O'Connell, plus an explosive group at the skill spots, Minnesota is going to score points this season. Its difficult to project James Robinson to be 100%. But Robinson has been one of the NFL's most talented receivers for nearly a decade, and now we finally get to see him with a top quarterback and offense that has done wonders for other veteran receivers. CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND Michael Carter is a very talented back who could have standalone value even if Hall remains healthy. Eric Moody: Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles The season will be a success if the Patriots register at least one playoff win. Jalen Hurts. They have one of the best rosters in the NFL top to bottom and are especially strong along the offensive and defensive lines. 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. Specifically, Ryan's accuracy and timing make him an ideal fit for coach Frank Reich's West Coast-style offense. Of the previous nine, eight of them went on to have a 1,000-yard season in their career. -- Mike DiRocco, Kirk is now the Jaguars' No. Joe Kaiser: Ken Walker III, Seattle Seahawks 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. But Washington owns the NFL's worst combined Total QBR over the past four seasons with 10 different starting quarterbacks. 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. 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. By rule, he'll miss at least four games, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him miss a few more. Look for Penny and Walker to lead a rushing attack that posts over 2,500 yards. Barkley is also more confident, something he admitted this offseason, and it has made a discernible difference. That designation is a sign Kmet is due for a fantasy breakout. Expect him to be in the Giants' three-receiver sets and he could see a boost in volume if others miss time. Run game coordinator/assistant head coach Harold Goodwin likened practicing against them to "trying to stop a motor home." The Saints moved up from the 16th to the 11th spot in the 2022 NFL draft to select Olave. We projected stats for 544 starts by 37 QBs: Who will wear the 2022 passing crown? If Elliott lights it up, the Cowboys could look to rework his contract similarly to what they did with DeMarcus Lawrence this offseason. Daniel Dopp: James Conner Bold prediction for 2022: Safety Jaquan Brisker will lead all rookies in interceptions. -- Josh Weinfuss, The Cardinals traded for the receiver on the first day of the NFL draft, reuniting him with his college quarterback, Kyler Murray. He did that playing in a limited role behind Emmanuel Sanders for much of the year. The 6-2, 210-pound third-year receiver will now be one of the starters in the Bills high passing offense. 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. Mike Clay: Dawson Knox He is in line for upward of 90 targets, with 10% to 15% of them in the red zone. His projected timeline makes it a race to Week 1 against the Titans, but the Giants need to think big picture with the No. -- Bowen, The Jaguars picked up the fifth-year option on outside linebacker Allen, but 2022 is a big year for him if he wants to earn a long-term deal. The defense, though, has a glaring weakness in stopping the run, one that will hopefully be improved via the additions of Larry Ogunjobi and Myles Jack. Sometimes its a rookie in a good landing spot. 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. The Raiders have multiple pass catchers who can get open with their route-running traits. Lawrence has all the tools to be an above-average passer, and he offers rushing upside, too. Allen Robinson is now gone, so Kmet is likely sliding into that No. -- Bowen, McKenzie is in line for a big season. A trip to the NFC title game is within reach assuming Hurts makes strides in his second season as the full-time starter. 2022 Top 12 fantasy football rookies. Barkley is worth a reasonable amount of fantasy stock, but the offense of the Giants remains questionable for consistency coming into the new season. Matt Bowen: Russell Gage, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Keith Lipscomb: James Conner Describe the QB situation in three words: Now or never. Its Trevor Lawrence. Jackson and the Ravens are my pick to win the AFC North, and I see Jackson playing his way into the MVP discussion, but without a new deal that both sides can agree on, the Ravens ultimately will use the franchise tag on him this offseason. As the league's best edge rusher, I expect Garrett to post ridiculous numbers again this season for a defense with playmaking talent at all three levels. Is there a player you like, or is it . Gabe Davis is the only player in NFL history to have over 200 yards and four touchdowns in a playoff game. Kyle Soppe: Kyler Murray 2022 NFL draft by position. Daniel Dopp: Dawson Knox The 2021 NFL Draft class looks poised to go down as an all-timer, and that's based solely on those who hit the ground running as rookies, namely Ja'Marr Chase and Micah Parsons, among others.There's still a good number of players who had ho-hum rookie seasons but look poised to be impact players in 2022. George Pickens has received a lot of offseason hype and for good reason. 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. -- Seifert, Most important discovery at camp: Christian Darrisaw, OT, The left tackle appears to have taken a big step since his rookie season, a huge development at such an important position. Joe Kaiser: Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars Earlier delivery gives the offense an advantage, leading to increased opportunities for Ryan's receivers, especially when it comes to YAC all of which translates to fantasy points. -- Anita Marks. 2 seed in the AFC. Havenstein is a leader for this Rams offense, but he said before training camp that he's letting his agent worry about a new contract so he can focus on football. Bold prediction for 2022: Lamar Jackson will not sign a new deal this season. Daniel Dopp: Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints The Bills moved on from Emmanuel Sanders and Cole Beasley, clearing the runway for Davis to be close to an . 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. Eric Moody: Christian Kirk, Jacksonville Jaguars 1Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers. And while playing on a limited snap share, Davis ranks top five in the NFL in total end zone targets. Eric Moody: Matt Ryan, Indianapolis Colts Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio are back for another edition of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast! He had career highs in receptions (77) and receiving yards (982) last season, but based on training camp and his play in the preseason (eight targets and five catches in two quarters), he should not have trouble surpassing both if he stays healthy. The chemistry with Carr is real, and so is Adams' preternatural ability to get open and come down with the tough catch. 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. He's a top-20 fantasy player at the position and worth a dart throw in the late rounds. (Sam Darnold was 3-0 with McCaffrey to start 2021.) Jalen Mills has emerged as the team's No. Quarterback Russell Wilson has spent plenty of time getting in sync with Jeudy, who has been a regular in the quarterback meetings to try to speed up that process. He has been healthy this offseason, and new defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero plans on being aggressive in the pass rush. However, most didnt think Samuel was going to see as much volume as he got, especially when it came to San Francisco using him as a running back often in the seasons second half. Bold prediction for 2022: Kyle Shanahan will win NFL Coach of the Year. -- 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. -- 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. It's the highest bar to clear for a team with title expectations. Kyle Soppe: Darren Waller Our panel comprises the following ESPN Fantasy writers and editors: Stephania Bell, Matt Bowen, Mike Clay, Tristan H. Cockcroft, Daniel Dopp, Joe Kaiser, Eric Karabell, Keith Lipscomb, Liz Loza, Eric Moody, Kyle Soppe and Field Yates. But Tagovailoa goes much later, meaning that you get the receivers' production baked in, but with much less risk. He's a well-rounded pass-catcher, whose experience as a Z offers fantasy managers a steady share of regular opportunities. Bold prediction for 2022: Higgins will lead the team in touchdown catches. ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN For more of their insight, be sure to follow each pundit on Twitter (click their names above) and visit their respective sites. It doesn't take much to understand why fantasy drafters aren't fighting each other to draft Barkley in the first couple of rounds. The surgically repaired right ankle is not an issue. He has missed 28 of the past 29 games because of an injured left ankle. Every season since his blockbuster rookie campaign in 2018 . It sounds odd to expect better things from the former Bear, but if were talking about a best shot to break out, you couldnt ask for a better culture of excellence to surround you than the Pittsburgh Steelers. -- Getzenberg. It signaled as much for guys like Zach Ertz and Dawson Knox, who scored fewer points than expected in 2020 before contributing in fantasy this past year. In his final two seasons at Clemson, he was a three-down workhorse, ranking first and 20th in yards after contact per attempt and 14th and fourth in yards per route run (minimum 100 rushing attempts, 20 targets per PFF). But with tight end Jimmy Graham now out of the picture, there's an open door for Kmet to see a boost in scoring opportunities -- which would push him into the TE1 discussion. In addition, we have preseason power rankings, fantasy breakout players, over/under on wins, depth charts, schedules and rosters for every team. -- Eric Woodyard. -- 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. He's a vertical threat who can generate yardage after the catch and win contested catches. Freiermuth ranked 13th among tight ends in scoring as a rookie last season, and he'll be aiming to take a step forward in Year 2. Which WR has the best shot of having a breakout year in 2022 and why? Fantasy football sleepers, busts and breakouts for 2022, 2023 NFL combine preview: 15 future fantasy football stars to watch, Out of dark, Rodgers vows decision coming soon, Bucs to cut Fournette; RB says it was his request, Giants plan to release WR Golladay, source says, Commanders release QB Wentz after one season, Cards' Gannon: Murray 'on schedule' with rehab, Sources: Ex-Raiders QB Carr has visit with Jets, RB Jones reworking deal to stay with Packers. He's not expected to miss significant regular-season time, but his absence brought to light Miami's lack of depth behind him. -- Anita Marks. Stephania Bell: Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints Projected draft round: 6th. -- Raanan. Tristan H. Cockcroft: Irv Smith Jr. Fantasy football draft strategy 2023: What changes should you consider? Keith Lipscomb: Joe Burrow This is one of the most important seasons in recent memory because of the talent the front office has put together. If they can do that and avoid a second-half swoon, this season could end with a playoff appearance. In year two, we saw him flash his fantasy potential with his rushing ability but saw that his passing ability still needed work. "It seemed like everything had slowed down for him and he was getting the ball out on time," he said. That is elite company. -- Anita Marks. -- 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. When asked recently about the pecking order behind Lazard, Rodgers said: "There's definitely some guys that you feel really good about. 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. Keith Lipscomb: Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins -- Bowen. Which QB or TE has the best shot of having a breakout year in 2022 and why? The Patriots are going through a major transition in offensive philosophy after the departure of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. 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. But Floyd has registered 20 sacks in his past two seasons in L.A. With Von Miller now in Buffalo, and a Rams defense that will scheme fronts and bring pressure, I see Floyd posting big totals this season. Jan 26, 2022 Free agency and the draft are now on the minds of every NFL team except the Cincinnati Bengals, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams the final four vying for the Lombardi Trophy. -- Mike Triplett, Their star power makes them thin, and the injury factor has me leaning Under But there's a lot to love about this team, so I wouldn't be shocked if they rack up a lot of wins, either. Kyle Soppe: Christian Kirk, Jacksonville Jaguars -- Archer, Smith is out until at least early December because of surgery to reattach his left hamstring to his knee. Stephania Bell: Amari Cooper, Cleveland Browns -- Anita Marks. He broke a finger again this summer, continuing a troubling injury trend. Drew Lock has flashed plenty of talent. Wan'Dale Robinson is a great hedge in case Toney's injury hampers him. Also, the lack of team speed is visible versus the NFL's top competition. window.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:"fpros_cards"}; Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com In a loaded AFC, I don't see the Patriots as a playoff team. 2 pass-catcher in it could have a legitimate shot at a top-20 season. With Davante Adams departing in the offseason, the Packers wide receiver core has become a curious one for fantasy football enthusiasts. He needs to carry those improvements over to regular-season action, of course, but signs are pointing to an improved Hurts in 2022. -- Mike Triplett, The Pats won 10 games last season. Describe the QB situation in three words: Future is now? But this is really about new coach Dennis Allen's defense. Breakout: A player (rookies included) who will rise up with career-best numbers in 2022 and make a huge impact. 2022 NFL Draft Central. Daniel Dopp: AJ Dillon, Green Bay Packers Could history repeat itself? -- Newton, Fantasy breakout candidate: Robbie Anderson, WR, In 2020, Anderson's first season with Rhule and the Panthers, he caught 95 passes and topped 1,000 yards receiving. JAX | KC | LV | LAC | LAR | MIA | MIN 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. He only costs an RB3 price to acquire. Hes the quintessential post-hype choice, but can we still project RB1 upside? And with a softer schedule, the Colts are primed to finish with one of the top records in the AFC. Quarterback Tom Brady called his comeback after a 40-day retirement "unfinished business." -- Bowen, Gilmore is completely healthy for the first time in two years, and his improved health resulted in a dominant showing during training camp. Most important discovery at camp: Saquon Barkley is back. 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. Trevor Lawrence, who has a better supporting cast and a much better head coach in QB developer Doug Pederson, has a shot to remind the world why he was a generational talent. That unit can create disruption, take the ball away and slow down the best quarterbacks in the league, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Tom Brady, who has yet to beat the Saints in four regular-season games over the past two years. 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