Yes, he's 37 years old, but his 14 years in the league show he's durable (he has missed just one game in his 12 years as a starter) and an experienced decision-maker who can get the ball to his receivers quickly (another trait already on display at minicamp). But they will ask Lance to take care of the ball, make the occasional big play and, most important, improve as the year goes on. It was eating him up inside watching the Rams, who narrowly defeated the Bucs in the playoffs, in the Super Bowl. -- Laine, Fantasy breakout candidate: Cameron Brate, TE, The retirement of Gronkowski and O.J. 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. Drew Lock has flashed plenty of talent. He was also the first receiver off the board in the actual draft. Richard Savill (Fantasy Six Pack), Travis Etienne (RB JAC) 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. 2022 NFL draft by round. 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. Over the last five weeks of the season, Rashaad Penny led all running backs in rushing yards (671), rushing yards over expectation (272), touchdowns (six), rushes of 10-plus yards (16), yards after contact (486) and rushes reaching 15-plus mph (17). 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. Collins emerged as the Texans' No. 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. Herbert is elite and they have improved their defense. Every season since his blockbuster rookie campaign in 2018 . -- Teicher, Hardman spent his first three seasons with the Chiefs in Tyreek Hill's considerable shadow, which can at least partly explain his inconsistent production since being drafted in the second round in 2019. The former Wolverine averaged six looks per contest from Weeks 14 through 18, managing two efforts above 65 yards and a score over that span. Isaiah McKenzie will be the starting slot receiver for the Buffalo Bills. It seems likely that Lock will find the field at some point this season. -- Bowen, 32 teams, 32 bold predictions and breakout candidates: Our NFL team-by-team preview. This really is the last opportunity for Daniel Jones to prove to the Giants that he's their franchise quarterback. 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, The Eagles check all the boxes. The rookie out of Georgia will rack up the touchdown catches this season. He has remained the Jets' top playmaker this summer. With Davante Adams departing in the offseason, the Packers wide receiver core has become a curious one for fantasy football enthusiasts. Young has the physical tools to be an elite edge-rusher. 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. -- Bowen, Osborn stood out throughout training camp, even while sharing the field with superstar Justin Jefferson. -- Turron Davenport. Positive rushing TD regression is coming for Akers. That designation is a sign Kmet is due for a fantasy breakout. Bateman had a sterling prospect profile coming out of the University of Minnesota, with an 82nd percentile college dominator rating, a 93rd percentile breakout age and a 98th percentile college target share, per PlayerProfiler.com. 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. Quarterback Tom Brady called his comeback after a 40-day retirement "unfinished business." Cappa was the marquee addition who earned nearly as much in guaranteed money ($11 million) as the other two new starters on the offensive line -- center Ted Karras and right tackle La'el Collins ($6 million each) -- combined. Kyle Soppe: Joshua Palmer, WR, Los Angeles Chargers. Joe Kaiser: Darren Waller -- 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. Will his receiving corps be fine? -- Bowen, Greenard flashed the ability to get to the quarterback in 2021, as he netted eight sacks in 12 games. Bold prediction for 2022: Rookie Desmond Ridder will replace Marcus Mariota as the starting QB in Week 6. Fantasy managers who drafted these players last season know very well how . 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. 32 NFL teams, 32 looming free agent decisions: Which players will return to their team? Yes, Burrow is emerging as one of the league's top quarterbacks, but that has yet to translate to the high-end QB1 fantasy output that his ADP suggests. With Jefferson bolstering the passing game and running back Dalvin Cook's three-down ability, the table is set for Cousins to have his most productive year as a pro. Eric Moody: Amari Cooper If Jones' injury lingers throughout the season, the Dolphins' pass defense could become a major issue. He has earned the trust of quarterback Kirk Cousins, whose advocacy last season helped spur Osborn to seven touchdown receptions. 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. Bold prediction for 2022: Kyle Shanahan will win NFL Coach of the Year. -- 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. Most important discovery at camp: Saquon Barkley is back. 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. -- Raanan. The offense will click more, and they should have enough to make a legitimate title run. Best of all, Penny showed that there are no long-lasting affects from his knee injury that sidelined him for so long. Bold prediction for 2022: Cornerback Pat Surtain II will be named first-team All-Pro. 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. 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. Talent and opportunity are aligned nicely here. 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). -- Doug Kezirian. 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. -- Doug Kezirian. With the 2022 NFL season now officially in the books, all eyes turn toward the 2023 NFL Draft. The Cowboys are asking a lot of Prescott, but that is what's expected of a $40 million quarterback. Jeudy is simply too good a route runner, and few things symbolized the quagmire of the Broncos' offense last season more than the fact Jeudy finished a season without a touchdown. Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros), Miles Sanders (RB PHI) Field Yates: Gabriel Davis, WR, Buffalo Bills 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. But new coach Brian Daboll should make the Giants' offense more functional. Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros), David Njoku (TE CLE) Tristan H. Cockcroft: Aaron Rodgers 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. Fantasy All-Sleeper Team 2022: Top potential breakouts Best fantasy QB sleeper Justin Fields, Bears Fields and the Bears aren't the most exciting offense to invest in, but Fields' ability to. Oweh is primed to become the first Ravens defender to record double-digit sacks since Terrell Suggs in 2017. -- Eric Moody. -- Mike Triplett, Coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen are the best things that could have happened to Daniel Jones. 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. Ten years ago, Joe Flacco chose not to sign an extension with Baltimore entering his fifth season, just like Jackson. Michael Carter is a very talented back who could have standalone value even if Hall remains healthy. -- Weinfuss, Fantasy breakout candidate: Rondale Moore, WR, Moore saw 65 targets as a rookie, a number that should climb in 2022 with Hopkins suspended the first six weeks. This is one of the most important seasons in recent memory because of the talent the front office has put together. 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. The Patriots are going through a major transition in offensive philosophy after the departure of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. The Jaguars hope the addition of Travon Walker will have the same impact on Allen. 1-ranked Cowboys defense in a game in which he got ejected early. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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. More for comfort, more than anything," Chargers coach Brandon Staley said. 1. Tristan H. Cockcroft: Allen Robinson II Bold prediction for 2022: The Giants will struggle again, which means they will draft Alabama QB Bryce Young in 2023. Steven Pintado (The Fantasy Coaches), Mitch Trubisky (QB PIT) 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. In 2022, Detroit could surprise bettors. Look for Penny and Walker to lead a rushing attack that posts over 2,500 yards. Ja'Marr Chase. 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. After attending every training camp practice and watching every preseason game, here are last-minute tips for players you could select in your draft. But this is really about new coach Dennis Allen's defense. Here are a . Describe the QB situation in three words: Now or never. You can find their picks below, and their analysis and insight on a selection of players they felt most passionate about in each category. The Bears have a lot of work to do in building around the former first-round pick, and they won't truly know whether he's their long-term option until the end of this season. I love the upside, but I don't love having to bank on that sort of growth out of my third-round pick. Him not starting over Sanders was the biggest head scratcher to me, but the Bills elected to ease the second-year receiver along until later in the season. 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. 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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. But Graham is currently a free agent, opening the door for Kmet to smash in 2022. 3 option behind DJ Moore and McCaffrey. -- 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. -- Laine, Jones is a future Pro Football Hall of Famer and will help offset the loss of WR Antonio Brown and TE Rob Gronkowski's productivity in the red zone. Gardner, with help from free-agent addition D.J. The former Ohio State standout will show more refinement and technique, racking up big sack numbers a year after suffering a right knee injury. Daniel Dopp: Derek Carr, QB, Las Vegas Raiders 2 target role. Eric Karabell: Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals Howard and Gronkowski combined for 110 targets, 937 yards and seven touchdowns last season. He is an elite talent who fell in the draft due to health and other concerns. The defensive front seven and the offensive line will dictate the Steelers' success this season. Dotson will play a key role in the offense, finally giving Washington an outside receiver to complement Terry McLaurin. CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND -- Nick Wagoner, Lost in the shuffle of Aiyuk's slow start to last season was the fact that he was one of the 15 most productive receivers in the league from Week 9 on. Kenny Pickett proved he's not only a capable backup -- he might have played himself into a starting job earlier than the Steelers anticipated. I am not talking about drafting the WR36 and they finish as the WR31. The Lawrence breakout is coming; its just a matter of when. 5 overall pick. Joe Kaiser: Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars But he hasn't done enough in Pete Carroll's view to overtake former Wilson backup Geno Smith, who will start Week 1. Which RB has the best shot of having a breakout year in 2022 and why? -- Bowen. -- Jeff Legwold, Describe the QB situation in three words: Whole lot better, The Broncos' stumble through the quarterback wilderness over the past six seasons has been a big part of their playoff drought. It is true that a table set with fine offensive cutlery has led to fantasy disappointments before, but Russell Wilson has just too much of the ideal pedigree that provides a chemistry to power this offense. There are difference-makers on defense here, too. They have to keep Wilson out of harm's way, and he has to be willing to get the ball out more quickly than he has at times previously in his career. Parker's 6-foot-3, 219-pound frame has given him an edge on slants and on 50-50 balls that Parker refers to as 80-20s in his favor. Philips' 35-yard punt return in the second preseason game was an example of the dynamic playmaking ability that resulted in nine returns of 22 yards or more last year at UCLA. Most important discovery at camp: CB Tyson Campbell was the Jaguars' most impressive defensive player. 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. 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. With schemed fronts and twists/stunts, Lawson has the power and closing speed to win matchups. That translated to the field last season. Carson Wentz has issues -- he can be inaccurate and make questionable decisions under duress. 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. 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. Bold prediction for 2022: Mayfield will sign a contract extension with Carolina in December. He hasn't disappeared in Jefferson's shadow. And with a softer schedule, the Colts are primed to finish with one of the top records in the AFC. But Washington owns the NFL's worst combined Total QBR over the past four seasons with 10 different starting quarterbacks. The Bills moved on from Emmanuel Sanders and Cole Beasley, clearing the runway for Davis to be close to an . I expect the now 100% healthy Akers to be dialed in as the top RB in Sean McVays consistent 1-RB offense, where the teams lead back averages 20-plus touches per game. At 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, Collins thrives in contested situations, dominating on the outside and in the red zone. 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. Robinson is shifty and can operate out of the slot. Keith Lipscomb: Trevor Lawrence -- Getzenberg. Bold prediction for 2022: Offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich will be one of the top head-coaching candidates at the end of the season. London is the best bet to be this year's breakout rookie receiver. Liz Loza: Nico Collins, Houston Texans The dynamic in San Francisco is expected to change in 2022, and assuming Lance is the Week 1 starter, he's undervalued as QB13. Its difficult to project James Robinson to be 100%. The fourth-year defensive lineman checked into training camp with a much trimmer physique that he said will allow him to be faster while maintaining his strength. Injuries have been his biggest hurdle, and he has already been banged up in camp. Akers has a three-down skill set, and the Rams offense has been potent every year since McVays arrival, finishing 10th, 2nd, 7th, 11th and 9th in total yardage during McVays five-year run. He only costs an RB3 price to acquire. Defensive coordinator Joe Woods noted that Elliott showed up to training camp weighing 320 pounds while looking like he only weighs 280. -- Reiss. WR Gabriel Davis: No other Buffalo skill player comes close to Davis for breakout honors. Let's get started with the Arizona Cardinals and go in alphabetical order: Jump to a team: Daniel Dopp: James Conner 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. Despite the extra game, Diggs. Bold prediction for 2022: The Saints will win the NFC South. Head coach Sean McVay said while "you'd like him to be totally pain free," he's not concerned going into the season because he looks "like that Matthew that I know" during camp. -- Cimini, Fantasy breakout candidate: Elijah Moore, WR, Lots of intriguing candidates on the Jets with rookies Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall. Most important discovery at camp: Kyle Philips emerged as the top slot receiver and punt returner. -- John Keim, Young tore his right ACL and MCL on Nov. 14 and will open the season on the reserve/physically unable to perform list. Thomas hasn't played in a game since January 2021, so it's hard to know whether he'll return to form. By Tommy Garrett June 1, 2022 Jump Around This Article Click to show Stephania Bell: Darren Waller, Las Vegas Raiders In spite of a strong running game, offensive line and defense, I'm leaning toward the Under -- Eric Moody. -- 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. The third-year quarterback enters a pivotal season -- after which Miami will have to decide whether to pick up his fifth-year option -- but he does so with three-time All-Pro Hill, the NFL's record-holder for rookie receptions in Waddle, a revamped backfield and an offensive-minded coach in Mike McDaniel. 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Cockcroft: Hunter Henry, New England Patriots With the pocket poise and mechanics to produce in coach Arthur Smith's offense, the rookie out of Cincinnati gets the nod much earlier than expected. With one of the league's most explosive -- and quarterback-centric -- offenses, Allen and the Bills will be there in February. There's no question he is the Texans' best running back. Keith Lipscomb: Darnell Mooney Kenneth Gainwell ran well in the preseason, while Miles Sanders continues to miss time due to injury. Kyle Pitts, Jalen Hurts, Travis Etienne, Breece Hall, Michael Pittman, Marquise Brown. Considering that Joe Burrow has a high percentage of his offensive playmakers returning along with an improved offensive line, this is a modest total. 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I expect a similar target share or more in 2022, with major touchdown progression to show off. These 10 players could reach an elite fantasy level in 2022. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! He and Davis Mills spent much of the summer working out together and further developing the chemistry that started to build last winter. Stretch the seams, work the outside matchups and win in the red zone. Hes the quintessential post-hype choice, but can we still project RB1 upside? First, there is a narrative that Tagovailoa cannot throw a deep ball. His return, along with guard Elgton Jenkins coming back from a torn left ACL, could solidify the offensive line. Robinson should have his share of productive games, but if he's going among the top 25 at his position, he's too pricey for my tastes. Bold prediction for 2022: The Patriots will miss the playoffs. The season will be a success if Ryan Tannehill reverts back to the QB who was one of the league's best comeback players in 2019. At 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, Collins thrives in contested situations, dominating on the outside and in the red zone. It doesn't take much to understand why fantasy drafters aren't fighting each other to draft Barkley in the first couple of rounds. Keith Lipscomb: Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins -- Mike Triplett, The Fins' defense will struggle without Brian Flores. Breakouts. -- Eric Moody. -- Matt Bowen, The Bills got even better this offseason in free agency and the draft (Von Miller, Kaiir Elam, James Cook). 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. He's in line for upwards of 90 targets and could easily post a 65-830-6 stat line in his second season. -- Louis-Jacques, Fantasy breakout candidate: Chase Edmonds, RB, "Breakout" might be a little strong, but Edmonds is my "bang for your buck" choice since he is currently being drafted outside the top 32 RBs in ESPN leagues. They can improve from last season and still not have as many wins. Recovering from another knee injury, which could cost him a game or two, Wilson must eliminate the emerging narrative that he's injury prone. -- Liz Loza, Mills exceeded expectations in the Texans' four-win 2021 season, and don't forget about the surprising victories against the Chargers and Titans. Davante Adams, Raiders WR. That's a big difference from 2019, when Tannehill led the Titans to an NFL-best 75% red zone touchdown scoring rate and the AFC Championship Game. 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