3. Mike Clay: Allen Robinson II, Los Angeles Rams He will, however, be without Ben Roethlisberger this season. Bears' Justin Fields discusses electric 2022 campaign, No. In an offense leaning on the run game, look for Dillon to emerge as the lead ball carrier this season. Burrow didn't add much with his legs (118 yards, 2 TDs), and that will need to change just to offset inevitable YPA regression to the mean. 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. He flashed elite potential as a draft prospect, ranking eighth in yards per route run in each of his final two collegiate seasons, per PFF (minimum 50 targets). -- David Newton, He has missed 23 of the past 33 games due to injuries, which in part contributed to the Panthers' inconsistencies at quarterback. Liz Loza: Mike Gesicki, Miami Dolphins The surgically repaired right ankle is not an issue. If those two live up to expectations, Tagovailoa will be a top-12 QB, maybe higher. With his new contract in hand and sterling efficiency numbers last season to foreshadow the liftoff, its time for him to ball out. Bold prediction for 2022: Higgins will lead the team in touchdown catches. Davenport had nine sacks last year despite playing in only 11 games, but he has never played a full season. -- Raanan. He did that playing in a limited role behind Emmanuel Sanders for much of the year. If the 2018 No. Allen Robinson is now gone, so Kmet is likely sliding into that No. -- 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. 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). Sometimes its a rookie in a good landing spot. 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. Kyle Soppe: Joshua Palmer, WR, Los Angeles Chargers. Jones likes the way Parker attacks the ball, and pairing him with three other capable receivers in Jakobi Meyers, Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne gives the Patriots a diverse set of options. The Dolphins invested heavily in the supporting cast of their most important player. Justin Fields is also in that group and while he doesn't have the strongest supporting cast, he should add lots of points with his legs. Which QB or TE has the best shot of having a breakout year in 2022 and why? Davis fits the bill. The Raiders have multiple pass catchers who can get open with their route-running traits. Jalen Hurts, Deebo Samuel and Cordarrelle Patterson were just a few players who broke out in a big way for fantasy managers last year. -- McManus. Bold prediction for 2022: Defensive end Carl Lawson will rack up 12 sacks. Of the previous nine, eight of them went on to have a 1,000-yard season in their career. But why? Kenny Pickett proved he's not only a capable backup -- he might have played himself into a starting job earlier than the Steelers anticipated. Create or join an ESPN Fantasy football league today, Matt Bowen: Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings Cam Akers (RB LAR) 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. 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. 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." WR Gabriel Davis: No other Buffalo skill player comes close to Davis for breakout honors. Drew Lock has flashed plenty of talent. -- Paul Gutierrez. First-round pick Tyler Smith was said to be the left tackle of the future as he competed for the left guard spot. He has a chance to steal the job away from Sanders and he is going off the board in the double-digit rounds as an RB4. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. But Samuel soon started practicing daily and looks like the player he was in Carolina two years ago, when he finished with 1,051 combined yards from scrimmage. Liz Loza: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kansas City Chiefs -- Anita Marks. 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. -- 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. Mac Jones led all rookie QBs in completion percentage (68%) against the fifth-most-difficult schedule against the pass. Michael F. Florio's Top 25 Breakout Players for the 2022 Season. Describe the QB situation in three words: DJ's last chance. Its Trevor Lawrence. At 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, Collins thrives in contested situations, dominating on the outside and in the red zone. Edmonds should not only get his share of work on the ground, but he should also be heavily involved in the passing game. Michael Carter is a very talented back who could have standalone value even if Hall remains healthy. -- Eric Moody, The Buccaneers are tied for the highest win total after going 13-4 last season. He had one of the best rookie years ever for a tight end (68 catches, 1,026 yards, one touchdown), but he has all the tools to become one of the NFL's best tight ends this season. With Miles Sanders' struggles catching passes, Gainwell could see even more targets as a receiver out of the backfield in 2022. AP Photo/Derick Hingle . First, there is a narrative that Tagovailoa cannot throw a deep ball. -- Anita Marks. The one key difference between those two is their situations. If Mills improves and shows he could be the Texans' long-term answer at QB, the team will be in a great spot -- even if it doesn't make the playoffs. Bet on traits and skill with the rookie here. His timeline to return in unknown. Kyle Soppe: Kyler Murray Brown and Antonio Brown. -- 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. This is one of the most important seasons in recent memory because of the talent the front office has put together. Will the Philadelphia Eagles win the NFC East? He will also start the season on the PUP list, meaning he is out for at least the first four games of the season. Jalen Hurts. Remember: The Cowboys have six regular-season games in December and January. Olave could lead the team in targets. He broke a finger again this summer, continuing a troubling injury trend. -- Woodyard, Fantasy breakout candidate: D'Andre Swift, RB, Swift is already quite valuable in fantasy, but the upside is there -- should he stay healthy and earn more volume -- to become one of the top running backs in the league. Which WR has the best shot of having a breakout year in 2022 and why? 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. I mean, you draft a player in the middle to later rounds, and if they hit, they change the landscape of your fantasy team. You can find their picks below, and their analysis and insight on a selection of players they felt most passionate about in each category. 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. Brady is still Brady, and there is no counting him out, even if he is facing more difficult opposing quarterbacks than last season. But what if Elliott has a terrific season? Richie Grant, the team's second-round pick last year, has shown improvement at safety, and there's a good mix of talent and experience around him. It's a big part of why Patrick Mahomes led the NFL in passing yards that came after the catch last season. 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. Keith Lipscomb: James Conner 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. -- Mike Triplett, The Fins' defense will struggle without Brian Flores. -- Bowen, Gilmore is completely healthy for the first time in two years, and his improved health resulted in a dominant showing during training camp. -- Terrell, Contract-year player: Marcus Davenport, DE, He is playing out his fifth-year option, and the main concern is his health. The Jaguars hope the addition of Travon Walker will have the same impact on Allen. -- Bowen, Can a breakout player be a guy who was a Pro Bowler last season? -- Seifert, Fantasy breakout candidate: Adam Thielen, WR, I'm really stretching the "breakout" definition, but I think Thielen is being overlooked because of his age and recent injury history. 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. I am not talking about drafting the WR36 and they finish as the WR31. If Jones' injury lingers throughout the season, the Dolphins' pass defense could become a major issue. -- Anita Marks. -- Bowen, Greenard flashed the ability to get to the quarterback in 2021, as he netted eight sacks in 12 games. Its difficult to project James Robinson to be 100%. Beasley and Sanders also combined for more top-12 finishes than Stefon Diggs last season, which just showcases the weekly fantasy ceiling within reach for Davis. When asked recently about the pecking order behind Lazard, Rodgers said: "There's definitely some guys that you feel really good about. Most important discovery at camp: RB Dameon Pierce is going to be a force. Per Matt Harmons Reception Perception work, Batemans success rate was in the 85th percentile against zone coverage and the 81st percentile versus press. Neither is likely to happen at this point. 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. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! -- Hensley, Fantasy breakout candidate: Rashod Bateman, WR, I see Bateman as a prime candidate to make that second-year jump as the primary wide receiver for Jackson in Baltimore. 2022 NFL draft by team. -- 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. Injuries have been his biggest hurdle, and he has already been banged up in camp. 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. After another year of leading one of the NFL's best offenses, Leftwich will have his pick of the top jobs available in 2023. 2022 Top 12 fantasy football rookies. -- Baby, The Bengals' third-year wide receiver will be up for a contract extension in 2023. Every season since his blockbuster rookie campaign in 2018 . Tristan H. Cockcroft: Cordarrelle Patterson, Atlanta Falcons -- Bowen, The quarterback played through a right elbow injury last season and is still dealing with soreness. 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. It's the coverage traits and the physical profile of Surtain that vaults him into the discussion of the league's top cornerbacks. One challenge is deciphering how much the defensive success was a result of the Patriots' offense experiencing its own "growing pains." Inside the Lions' facility, his growing popularity has earned the nickname "Rodrigo," and he has become a star on HBO's "Hard Knocks." The team would like nothing more than for Trubisky to succeed and nurture Kenny Pickett along. Describe the QB situation in three words: Hurts trending upward. You could see glimpses of that during joint practices with the Miami Dolphins and Tennessee Titans. 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. 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. Will his receiving corps be fine? 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). These 10 players could reach an elite fantasy level in 2022. But if anything was to happen to Hall, he has RB1 upside. Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros), Miles Sanders (RB PHI) Jeudy is one of those wide receivers coming into 2022 worth chancing a reach for. Bold prediction for 2022: Smith-Schuster will have more than 100 receptions. Lets not forget that Davis should expect a heavy dose of red zone looks with his bigger-bodied frame. -- Eric Karabell, While Rodgers is coming off consecutive MVPs, this season will be much different without Pro Bowl wide receiver Davante Adams, who commanded a large target share. -- Terrell, Fantasy breakout candidate: Chris Olave, WR, Temper expectations for all of the Saints' pass-catchers since Thomas, Alvin Kamara, Olave and Jarvis Landry will have to share the pie. -- Bien-Aime, Fantasy breakout candidate: Nico Collins, WR, Collins emerged as the Texans' No. 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." The reason he can rack up fantasy points so quickly is because what he can do with his legs. 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. Elliott's diminishing speed and production will force the Cowboys to turn to Pollard by the end of October. Rashod Batemans runway is clear, and hes ready for takeoff. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. If that seems hyperbolic, it's not. That's not me putting unfair expectations on them. Physically and mentally, he appears ready for whatever comes his way in 2022. 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 dynamic in San Francisco is expected to change in 2022, and assuming Lance is the Week 1 starter, he's undervalued as QB13. If he has made another one with Mayfield, and the Panthers don't contend for the playoffs, team owner David Tepper might not have the patience to give him a fourth year. But I will lean to the over because they still have Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid, despite losing Hill. Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio are back for a post-Super Bowl edition of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast! You don't currently have any notifications. -- Bowen, 32 teams, 32 bold predictions and breakout candidates: Our NFL team-by-team preview. -- Barshop, The right tackle is going into the final season of the four-year, $32.5 million contract extension he signed in 2018. A lot of them. 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). 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. For all the focus on Mac Jones and the offense, the defense was swarming at times, with lineman Deatrich Wise Jr. noting how "dominating" the unit was in a joint practice with the Panthers. If Elliott lights it up, the Cowboys could look to rework his contract similarly to what they did with DeMarcus Lawrence this offseason. An improved offense should get Sanders more opportunity to produce strong fantasy numbers. 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. Mike Clay: Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars Most important discovery at camp: Atlanta's secondary might be really talented -- and deep. He can be a big factor as a downfield option or in the red zone. -- Laine, Fantasy breakout candidate: Cameron Brate, TE, The retirement of Gronkowski and O.J. The starting five had only 21 game reps together in the preseason, and it didn't look good. Look for the team to re-sign Mayfield to a multiple-year extension after the veteran jump-starts the offense this season. -- Wagoner, Ward battled a muscle strain in the middle of camp, but before that, he looked every bit the part of the No. -- Doug Kezirian. Bold prediction for 2022: Derrick Henry will top 1,700 rushing yards. 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. Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros), Rashod Bateman is ready to step into the full-time X receiver role in the Baltimore offense. -- Erin Dolan. Gilmore will turn 32 on Sept. 19, but so far, he doesn't look his age. Young has the physical tools to be an elite edge-rusher. Chase Edmonds is going to be a big beneficiary of Hill and Waddle. Coach Nick Sirianni said the joint practices with the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 24 were Jalen Hurts' best practices since Sirianni arrived in Philadelphia. Herbert is elite and they have improved their defense. They have the best net rest schedule advantage in the NFL. Matt Bowen: James Conner Eric Moody: Chris Olave -- Demovsky, Fantasy breakout candidate: Romeo Doubs, WR, The rookie wideout seemed to earn the trust of Aaron Rodgers and had a big preseason. If they can do that and avoid a second-half swoon, this season could end with a playoff appearance. Olave's talent and position with the Saints, who desperately need help at wide receiver, certainly justify selection at his ADP. Stephania Bell: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers With both being able to beat defenders downfield and after the catch, teams are going to have to play the Dolphins deeper than in the past. Detroit's coaching staff is doing its best to keep the hype under control, but there's no denying his early production. Smith had the edge from the jump thanks to his experience in Shane Waldron's system and hasn't relinquished it. He flashed his upside last season when he scored over 20 fantasy points in less than a half, coming in for an injured Jimmy Garoppolo. Let's get started with the Arizona Cardinals and go in alphabetical order: Jump to a team: That could mean massive volume on a team that is expected to trail often. He's had some lockdown matchups with Jaguars receivers, including Kirk, and his confidence is soaring -- which is always a big thing for corners. 2022 NFL Draft: Day 2 fantasy football recap. 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. 3 in Arizona behind DeAndre Hopkins and Larry Fitzgerald. Both are among the prime contenders to hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the conclusion of the season. Each analyst named a sleeper and a bust for each of the major offensive positions, as well as one breakout candidate. -- DJ Bien-Aime. -- Bowen, Because of the presence of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, there aren't many targets for other players in Miami's offense, but Ezukanma, a fourth-round pick in April, has a real shot at becoming the Dolphins' No. 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. It was eating him up inside watching the Rams, who narrowly defeated the Bucs in the playoffs, in the Super Bowl. London is a big-bodied receiver who can win 50/50 balls and be utilized in the red/end zone. 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. Mike Clay: Drake London, Atlanta Falcons 5 overall pick in 2018, and he is in the final year of his rookie deal. Richard Savill (Fantasy Six Pack), Rashod Bateman (WR BAL) 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. 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. The Lawrence breakout is coming; its just a matter of when. Considering that -- along with a subpar Pittsburgh offensive line that ranked 31st in pass block win rate and a subpar defense -- you should take the Under -- Eric Moody. Kyle Soppe: Christian Kirk, Jacksonville Jaguars 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. -- Erin Dolan. 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. -- 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. -- 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. The Broncos not only brought in Russell Wilson to bolster the pass game; they also re-signed Melvin Gordon III. In addition, we have preseason power rankings, fantasy breakout players, over/under on wins, depth charts, schedules and rosters for every team. Love the talent, hate the price. The season will be a success if quarterback Davis Mills takes the next step. Look for a much-improved passing game. Our panel comprises the following ESPN Fantasy writers and editors: Stephania. Eric Karabell: Travis Etienne Jr. Given the improvements, the Lions should at least double their win total. NFL Pick Six; Fantasy Football Today; . Even with wideout Tim Patrick's season-ending knee injury, the Broncos have enough playmakers to make it all go. 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. 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. Lance could perform in that role, with more deep throws mixed in because he has a cannon of an arm. In a loaded AFC, I don't see the Patriots as a playoff team. Smith-Schuster brings an added element to the Chiefs' pass game as an inside/outside target for quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Projecting the futures of Kirk Cousins, Dalvin Cook and other Vikings veterans. Eric Moody: Noah Fant, Seattle Seahawks 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. But he hasn't done enough in Pete Carroll's view to overtake former Wilson backup Geno Smith, who will start Week 1. Plus, the upside if he stays healthy is that he can finish as a top-15 RB. The chemistry with Carr is real, and so is Adams' preternatural ability to get open and come down with the tough catch. The Seahawks believe their revamped defensive scheme can get Adams back to being a pass-rushing force, but he's got to stay healthy to do that. Most important discovery at camp: WR Curtis Samuel's health. He hasn't done that so far. -- Doug Kezirian. 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. 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. -- 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. 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. Fantasy managers who drafted these players last season know very well how . Field Yates: Derek Carr. Richard Savill (Fantasy Six Pack), Trevor Lawrence (QB JAC) -- Eric Moody. He had an opportunity to lead the Titans on a game-winning drive against the Bengals in the divisional playoff game last season, but he joined Brett Favre and Dom Strock as the only quarterbacks since 1980 to throw an interception in the final minute of a tie game in the postseason. Eric Karabell: Jerry Jeudy, WR, Denver Broncos It's the anticipated red zone usage, however, that puts the third-year tight end in the mix for a potential breakout season. I expect the O-line to be healthier and the defense to be slightly better with the talent added to the secondary. 1. Bold prediction for 2022: The Chargers will make the AFC Championship Game. Flacco went on to win a Super Bowl and parlayed that championship into becoming the NFL's highest-paid player. -- Pryor, Pickens will be an instant playmaker for the offense. Cousins is already an above-average quarterback, but this is probably the best opportunity of his career to jump a level into the leagues' top 10. -- Legwold, Chubb was the Broncos' No. Melendez didn't exactly set the world on fire as a rookie last season, slashing .217/.313/.393 with 18 home runs, 21 doubles and 62 RBIs in 129 games. Field Yates: DK Metcalf, Seattle Seahawks. Buy the Gabriel Davis breakout. -- Thiry. Ryan will be the fifth starting quarterback in as many years for the Colts, and reaction to his change of locale has been mostly tepid. 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. With schemed fronts and twists/stunts, Lawson has the power and closing speed to win matchups. If Mariota or Ridder -- or, potentially, both -- show they can fit the role for Atlanta, it leaves the Falcons with many more draft options in 2023. 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