With his new contract in hand and sterling efficiency numbers last season to foreshadow the liftoff, its time for him to ball out. Aiyuk followed that strong finish with his first full "normal" offseason spent working out with Lance and honing his route-running ability. In addition, we have preseason power rankings, fantasy breakout players, over/under on wins, depth charts, schedules and rosters for every team. -- Liz Loza, A very tough number because it feels like they'll have 10 or 11 wins. Bold prediction for 2022: The Giants will struggle again, which means they will draft Alabama QB Bryce Young in 2023. But he also is in a crowded Cleveland backfield led by Pro Bowl rusher Nick Chubb. -- Thiry. Bold prediction for 2022: Derrick Henry will top 1,700 rushing yards. The goal for Greenard should be the mid-teens in sacks because the ability is there. The season will be a success if the Cardinals finish strong. The only question is whether his great training camp translates to the regular season. 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? The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Isiah Pacheco has had a lot of hype out of Chiefs camp and has played with the ones in the preseason. Bold prediction for 2022: The Vikings will finish with the top scoring offense. For the first time in his NFL career, Tua Tagovailoa is being surrounded with elite talent. -- Bowen. Will his receiving corps be fine? Its Trevor Lawrence. 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 . -- McManus, Fantasy breakout candidate: Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Last season, Gainwell averaged 19 fantasy points per game in his best four games. As a part of our partnership with ESPN, this is a part of a story that was originally published on ESPN+ and can be viewed in its entirety here with your ESPN+ subscription Ranking NFL second-year breakout candidates for 2022: 15 players who could become stars, from quarterbacks to pass-rushers There is no cookie-cutter career progression blueprint in the NFL. -- 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. Terrell and Casey Hayward. Najee Harris. Mitch Trubisky hasn't done anything to lose the starting job, but Pickett's intuition and energy might push the Steelers to insert him into the starting lineup if Trubisky falters early in the season. -- Kevin Seifert. Liz Loza: Mo Alie-Cox, Indianapolis Colts Look for Joseph to be one of the top candidates after his Arizona defense registers top-10 numbers this season. In Los Angeles, he'll take over the veteran TE role that Jared Cook filled in 2021. Mills will continue to develop and open some eyes this season. Gardner, with help from free-agent addition D.J. 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). Top 2023 NFL free agents at key fantasy football positions. 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. In Eberflus' system, Brisker can play top down on the ball and create disruption in the middle of the field. 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. Ja'Marr Chase. Lets not forget that Davis should expect a heavy dose of red zone looks with his bigger-bodied frame. -- Demovsky, With all the focus on rookies Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs, the veteran Watkins will actually start the season ahead of them on the receiver depth chart. He had a strong preseason, and in this offense, everyone else has already broken out. In fantasy football and the NFL, year three is typically when we see players break out. -- Trotter, Describe the QB situation in three words: Potentially a mess, Deshaun Watson is suspended for 11 games. 2022 NFL Draft: Day 2 fantasy football recap. There are two big reasons for this. -- Bowen, Osborn stood out throughout training camp, even while sharing the field with superstar Justin Jefferson. Most importantly, he has been healthy. Chase will find the end zone plenty of times this season given his explosive-play juice, but it will be Higgins who will stretch the seams in the red zone and use his vertical matchup ability to rack up touchdowns. Describe the QB situation in three words: Future is now? Ultimately, if Hunt wants a big contract next offseason, either from the Browns or another team, he'll need to produce this season while staying relatively healthy. Bold prediction for 2022: Higgins will lead the team in touchdown catches. 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. -- Cronin, The Bears' top draft pick is in line to start at nickel corner in Week 1. -- 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. He could steal more work as the season progresses and it is a very affordable way to get a piece of the Chiefs offense. Eric Karabell: Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals 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. -- Wagoner, Fantasy breakout candidate: Trey Lance, QB, Lance is expected to thrive in Kyle Shanahan's fantasy-friendly offense. ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN However, after the bye week in Week 6, Moore was on fire. 2 target role. With Jimmy Graham gone, the third-year tight end can expect to inherit those red zone opportunities and cement himself as a foundational player in the Bears' offense. While the 2022 NFL regular season ended, it's never too early to look ahead to the 2023 campaign. -- Rothstein. Howard and Gronkowski combined for 110 targets, 937 yards and seven touchdowns last season. Steven Pintado (The Fantasy Coaches), Jerry Jeudy (WR DEN) -- 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. Liz Loza: Kirk Cousins 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. Eric Moody: Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles Steven Pintado (The Fantasy Coaches), Mitch Trubisky (QB PIT) 3. Adebo looks like he has grown by leaps and bounds this preseason, and with Roby likely taking the nickel slot once occupied by C.J. 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. -- Getzenberg, Fantasy breakout candidate: WR Gabe Davis, With more anticipated volume in one of the league's top offenses, Davis has serious breakout potential as a No. Matt Bowen: Aaron Rodgers 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. Eric Moody: Christian Kirk, Jacksonville Jaguars -- Marcel Louis-Jacques, Jones began training camp on the PUP list after offseason Achilles surgery and missed the entire preseason. Bold prediction for 2022: Lamar Jackson will not sign a new deal this season. Daniel Dopp: James Conner 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. Brown and Antonio Brown. touchdowns in 15 games and is one to watch in the years ahead as a potential breakout star . -- Alaina Getzenberg, The 2019 All-Pro corner is making his way back from a torn ACL in his left knee suffered on Thanksgiving. Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros), Rashod Bateman is ready to step into the full-time X receiver role in the Baltimore offense. When Lamar Jackson was the NFL MVP in 2019, he played behind one of the league's best offensive lines. The foot injury he suffered last year might hamper Henry's efficiency and durability entering the season, but I still see him as one of the game's most dominant players. The Broncos not only brought in Russell Wilson to bolster the pass game; they also re-signed Melvin Gordon III. The season will be a success if the Patriots register at least one playoff win. -- Eric Moody. But why? Kyle Soppe: Kyler Murray Darrisaw looked comfortable and appears to be the least of the concerns along the Vikings' offensive line. With tight end-friendly Ryan under center, Alie-Cox could post career numbers and emerge as the sneakiest breakout of the season. While Adams will take some defensive attention away from Waller, he's also going to take away targets. His only real target competition is Kyle Pitts, but it's easy to picture both of those two having a 25-percent target share. He looked as quick and smooth as he ever has this summer, and with left tackle Tyron Smith's injury, the Cowboys will lean on the run. Bold prediction for 2022: The Eagles will win the NFC East. 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. Here are a . Tristan H. Cockcroft: Irv Smith Jr. 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. He's a top-20 fantasy player at the position and worth a dart throw in the late rounds. He's not expected to miss significant regular-season time, but his absence brought to light Miami's lack of depth behind him. But if anything was to happen to Hall, he has RB1 upside. Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio are back for a post-Super Bowl edition of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast! Is there a player you like, or is it . The problems started when 2020 first-round pick Mekhi Becton lost the left tackle job to George Fant, then suffered a season-ending knee injury at right tackle. Cohn: Andrei Iosivas, WR, Princeton " Andrei Iosivas (scouting report) will be a breakout prospect.Iosivas has impressive straight-line speed, and I expect him to run the 40 in the 4.3s or low 4.4s. 10. The team, which finished 3-13-1 last season, is still in the midst of a rebuild, but the front office has upgraded the roster through free agency and the draft this offseason. Theres simply too much emphasis placed on Cam Akers poor production at the tail end of 2021 (2.4 YPC) amid a juggernaut of a tough run defenses that no Rams RB could run efficiently against. Having that kind of familiarity -- Brown and Murray throw often in the offseason -- should help Brown hit the ground running in Week 1. Oweh is primed to become the first Ravens defender to record double-digit sacks since Terrell Suggs in 2017. 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. Dameon Pierce was not a favorite of mine entering the draft, but that quickly changed when he went to Houston. Bold prediction for 2022: Miami will trade tight end Mike Gesicki before the November deadline. Michael F. Florio's Top 25 Breakout Players for the 2022 Season. -- Rich Cimini. 4 overall, has lockdown potential on the perimeter. -- DiRocco. -- Cimini, Fantasy breakout candidate: Elijah Moore, WR, Lots of intriguing candidates on the Jets with rookies Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall. -- Wagoner, Ward battled a muscle strain in the middle of camp, but before that, he looked every bit the part of the No. I am not talking about drafting the WR36 and they finish as the WR31. Before that, the second-round pick had been playing his way into a significant role alongside Rashaad Penny in Seattle's post-Chris Carson backfield. 2 seed in the AFC. "It seemed like everything had slowed down for him and he was getting the ball out on time," he said. And whenever Toney is on the field, his big-play ability could win you weeks. Given that financial investment and more than 150 targets vacated in Indy (including 40-plus via TE Jack Doyle's retirement), the converted basketball star (VCU) could emerge as one of the team's primary pass-catchers. The notoriously difficult position is one Gordon assumed immediately in training camp, and he has shown off his incredible range playing both inside and outside. The one key difference between those two is their situations. -- Eric Karabell, There might be some trepidation among bettors when making predictions on the win totals of Super Bowl losers. 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. Edwards-Helaire rushed 119 times for 517 yards, caught 19 passes for 129 yards and scored six total touchdowns in 10 games last season. -- Eric Moody. -- 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. -- Pryor, Fantasy breakout candidate: Pat Freiermuth, TE, Freiermuth tied for first among tight ends in 2021 with 20 red zone targets. 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. Most important discovery at camp: CB Tyson Campbell was the Jaguars' most impressive defensive player. -- Bowen. 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Cockcroft: Trey Lance, San Francisco 49ers Eric Karabell: Hunter Henry The Jaguars hope the addition of Travon Walker will have the same impact on Allen. Of course, there can be these players in the early rounds, but since they are getting drafted that early, it means many people expect a breakout. There will be few games this season in which the Bears won't be underdogs. Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros), David Njoku (TE CLE) No more excuses. Detroit's coaching staff is doing its best to keep the hype under control, but there's no denying his early production. Unlike Hurts, who had a rookie head coach and unproven supporting cast, Lance will have one of the best play-callers in the league, along with a very talented cast around him. The travel and strength of schedule is much more difficult this season, with road games at the 49ers, vs. the Chargers and vs. the Bills. Tristan H. Cockcroft: Aaron Rodgers Jackson's estimated return is two to four weeks, which means he could miss back-to-back division games against the Raiders and Chiefs to open the season. At 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, Collins thrives in contested situations, dominating on the outside and in the red zone. I like his chances to exceed draft value more than tight end Irv Smith Jr., who has been dealing with a thumb injury. Also, the Texans' offensive roster is better than most think. Describe the QB situation in three words: Better than before. -- Doug Kezirian. 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. 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. Liz Loza: Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers Fantasy managers who drafted these players last season know very well how . Bears' Justin Fields discusses electric 2022 campaign, No. " Gabriel Davis screams breakout season for the 2022 year. 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. Then when Hopkins gets back, the Cardinals will have one of the best receiving duos in the NFL. Etienne boasts Alvin Kamara characteristics as a runner and pass-catcher. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? -- 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. -- Anita Marks. 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. Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio are back for a new edition of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast from the Fantasy Lounge! Keep an eye on second-year wideout Terrace Marshall Jr. here too. Pierce ran strong that night, breaking two tackles with 42 of his 49 yards coming after contact. Jalen Hurts. Only the 17th-highest-paid tight end in the NFL, Waller is a game-breaker when healthy but missed six games last season because of back and knee issues, and coach Josh McDaniels would not commit to Waller playing in the season opener. Olave's talent and position with the Saints, who desperately need help at wide receiver, certainly justify selection at his ADP. He's a well-rounded pass-catcher, whose experience as a Z offers fantasy managers a steady share of regular opportunities. Fantasy football: NFL's 10 most intriguing second-year players for 2022. If they can do that and avoid a second-half swoon, this season could end with a playoff appearance. -- Eric Moody, The Eagles check all the boxes. Houston could use its two 2023 first-round picks to build around him instead of replacing him. Could the Cowboys look at a running back in first round again? -- Matt Bowen, It's a rebuilding season. He needs to carry those improvements over to regular-season action, of course, but signs are pointing to an improved Hurts in 2022. A run-first offense for the Ravens wont stop Bateman from soaring in 2022. At 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, Collins thrives in contested situations, dominating on the outside and in the red zone. In addition, the schedule also looks challenging late in the season, with two games against the Bills and one versus the defending AFC champion Bengals. Dont forget that the Bills wideout averaged 19.8 fantasy PPR points per game in his last six games as a full-time player. -- 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. 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. Drake London was my top rookie receiver coming into the draft and he remains it after. He will immediately join Lamar Jackson and Hurts as the best rushing QBs. Describe the QB situation in three words: Hurts trending upward. 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. Opportunity is everything. -- Bowen, Courtland Sutton has a 1,000-yard season and Pro Bowl trip on his rsum and looks like the Broncos' WR1. It doesn't take much to understand why fantasy drafters aren't fighting each other to draft Barkley in the first couple of rounds. -- Demovsky, Fantasy breakout candidate: Romeo Doubs, WR, The rookie wideout seemed to earn the trust of Aaron Rodgers and had a big preseason. -- Mike Triplett, Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson, Dalvin Cook and the Vikings' offense should be great this season, but their defense should not be overlooked. The defensive backs always looked like the best group on the roster, but a strong preseason from Darren Hall, slated to be the top backup at outside corner, and the emergence of Dee Alford, who can play inside or outside likely as a reserve, offers Atlanta more depth behind starters A.J. 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. Liz Loza: Nico Collins, Houston Texans -- Bowen, The Browns are banking that the third-year defensive tackle is ready to emerge. Describe the QB situation in three words: HOF to meh. With the traits of a WR1 and the body control to track the ball, Pickens has the ability to win isolation matchups outside the numbers and post up defenders in the red zone. Joe Kaiser: Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals But the goal this offseason was to get younger, faster and more physical along the interior defensive line, and Akiem Hicks, who's 32, paired with Vita Vea could make for a devastating pass rush. 2022 NFL draft by round. Kyle Soppe: Jaylen Waddle Flacco went on to win a Super Bowl and parlayed that championship into becoming the NFL's highest-paid player. Specifically, Ryan's accuracy and timing make him an ideal fit for coach Frank Reich's West Coast-style offense. On a team with Deebo Samuel and George Kittle, don't be surprised if it's Aiyuk who leads the team in receptions and receiving yards. -- Eric Karabell, The win total will be close, but the Broncos feel like a wild-card team. Plus, they will be playing a very easy schedule this season. Another breakout that SportsLine's Fantasy football rankings 2022 have identified: Falcons wide receiver Drake London.He was the first wide receiver taken in the NFL Draft this year, but he only . His arrival in L.A. both strengthens the Rams' passing game and gives him a fresh start coming off a disappointing 2021, but it also lands him in a supporting role. The Rams had turnover at two positions on the offensive line this offseason, including left tackle Andrew Whitworth, who retired after the Rams' Super Bowl LVI victory. He has already shown his chops at training camp and earned a reputation for good footwork, impressive hands and otherworldly body control. Pierce has breakout upside on volume alone, but seeing him run well paired with the rave reviews he's receiving from training camp, and there is a lot to like here. They are good friends off the field and already seem to have a strong connection between the lines, with Hurts targeting Brown early and often this summer. At times with the Bears, Trubisky showed real grit, and with the style of the Tomlin offense, we could see a thats more like it scenario from the former first-round draft pick. -- Eric Moody, I do not believe in Lance, but I do believe in Shanahan. They have one of the best rosters in the NFL top to bottom and are especially strong along the offensive and defensive lines. -- Sarah Barshop. Ten years ago, Joe Flacco chose not to sign an extension with Baltimore entering his fifth season, just like Jackson. 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