If we assume his ACL issues are truly behind him, then that long-awaited true breakout is possible. Will Derek Carr and Davante Adams dominate the passing game for the Las Vegas Raiders? Fantasy managers just need to forget about last season's dysfunctional clown show that was the Jacksonville Jaguars and see all the potential in a new, competent coaching staff with a tantalizing, young offense. Keith Lipscomb: Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins 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. Plus, the upside if he stays healthy is that he can finish as a top-15 RB. 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's got one of the NFL's best groups of skill position players around him, and at 34, he is still in his physical prime. Garrett racked up 16 sacks last season, and he has 58.5 over just five years. Last season, Baltimore lost two overtime games and four tilts by two points or fewer. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He did that playing in a limited role behind Emmanuel Sanders for much of the year. If there is a player that fits the idea of breakout, you cannot avoid the glaringly obvious choice of Jerry Jeudy of the Broncos. But Tagovailoa goes much later, meaning that you get the receivers' production baked in, but with much less risk. It was eating him up inside watching the Rams, who narrowly defeated the Bucs in the playoffs, in the Super Bowl. Kyle Soppe: AJ Dillon 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. He only costs an RB3 price to acquire. Carson Wentz has issues -- he can be inaccurate and make questionable decisions under duress. Another rocky season will spark speculation about finding a replacement in the QB-rich 2023 draft. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! Producing consistent WR3 numbers in 2022 might be a stretch, but with Mayfield's deep-ball ability, he should see an increase in volume and opportunity as a potential No. -- Courtney Cronin. Fantasy Baseball Sleepers 2023. Warrants out for arrest of draft prospect Carter, Out of dark, Rodgers vows decision coming soon, Bengals not trading Higgins: 'Find your own' WR, Bucs to cut Fournette; RB says it was his request, Seahawks consider QB at No. He has been healthy this offseason, and new defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero plans on being aggressive in the pass rush. Talent and opportunity are aligned nicely here. 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. But Olave is a smooth route-runner who looks polished for a rookie -- and Jameis Winston will love his downfield ability. 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. Fantasy football: NFL's 10 most intriguing second-year players for 2022. The Jaguars were one of the most pleasant surprises of 2022 and fully deserved all the praise they get. 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. Joe Kaiser: Darnell Mooney, WR, Chicago Bears " - Derek Brown ( FantasyPros) Michael Carter (NYJ) "I'll be bullish on Michael Carter's. One challenge is deciphering how much the defensive success was a result of the Patriots' offense experiencing its own "growing pains." -- Mike Triplett, The Jets could potentially have 13 starters who are either rookies or second-year players. 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. He could steal more work as the season progresses and it is a very affordable way to get a piece of the Chiefs offense. -- Holder, Fantasy breakout candidate: Mo Alie-Cox, TE, The Colts signed Alie-Cox to a three-year deal worth $18 million ($8.2 million guaranteed). Mike Clay: Drake London, Atlanta Falcons Can Russell Wilson take his new team, the Denver Broncos, to the playoffs? He hasn't done that so far. Wan'Dale Robinson is a great hedge in case Toney's injury hampers him. Cam Akers (RB LAR) Bold prediction for 2022: Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph will be one of the top head-coaching candidates next offseason. 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. If the offensive line can correct the array of mistakes on display in the preseason and give Najee Harris room to run -- along with protecting the quarterback -- the Steelers will do enough offensively to support a stacked defense. 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. -- Bowen, Greenard flashed the ability to get to the quarterback in 2021, as he netted eight sacks in 12 games. Look for a much-improved passing game. Depending on the size of your league, Freiermuth (TE11 ADP) isn't being counted on to start across the board in fantasy this year. 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. The Cowboys are asking a lot of Prescott, but that is what's expected of a $40 million quarterback. -- 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. Gardner, with help from free-agent addition D.J. -- Baby, The Bengals' third-year wide receiver will be up for a contract extension in 2023. 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. The team would like nothing more than for Trubisky to succeed and nurture Kenny Pickett along. -- Paul Gutierrez. Michael Carter is a very talented back who could have standalone value even if Hall remains healthy. 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. By James Bassil | August 19, 2022 11:33 am ET. -- Erin Dolan. Bold prediction for 2022: Cornerback Pat Surtain II will be named first-team All-Pro. 2022 NFL draft by round. The season will be a success if the Bills win the Super Bowl. The Colts, ever reluctant to invest significantly at cornerback, broke with their recent tendencies and got aggressive by signing Gilmore in March. -- Eric Moody, The Titans have won at least nine games in each of Mike Vrabel's four years at the helm. -- Eric Karabell, The Cowboys' offensive line takes a step back this season with Tyron Smith's injury and the departure of Connor Williams and La'el Collins. Eric Moody: Chris Olave Davenport had offseason surgery on his right shoulder and also underwent surgery to amputate part of his left pinky, so moving forward from those things will be key. Keith Lipscomb: Garrett Wilson, New York Jets -- 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. Mike Clay: Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers They have one of the best rosters in the NFL top to bottom and are especially strong along the offensive and defensive lines. Eric Moody: Noah Fant, Seattle Seahawks Liz Loza: Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers -- 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. Richard Savill (Fantasy Six Pack), Trevor Lawrence (QB JAC) In his first year, he backed up Carson Wentz and took over the QB1 role to end the year. At the heart of their season was Christian Kirk proving everyone wrong who said the Jaguars. -- Eric Moody. Liz Loza: Marvin Jones Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars When looking for a breakout player, I'm mindful of several key factors: the player's skill set and the chance for it to improve from one year to the next, the role he may play and the offense that he plays in. They are talented and stacked at every position. He'll be a fairly polarizing player heading into 2022, and Moore could be a big reason for Wilson's future success in the NFL. Then when Hopkins gets back, the Cardinals will have one of the best receiving duos in the NFL. Eric Moody: Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders Defensive coordinator Joe Woods noted that Elliott showed up to training camp weighing 320 pounds while looking like he only weighs 280. Bold prediction for 2022: Mills will join the discussion as one of the top second-year quarterbacks. 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. -- Bowen, The quarterback played through a right elbow injury last season and is still dealing with soreness. 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. Liz Loza: Nico Collins, Houston Texans The chemistry with Carr is real, and so is Adams' preternatural ability to get open and come down with the tough catch. Will his receiving corps be fine? The season will be a success if the Steelers can both run the ball and stop the run. "A very minor procedure. Throughout camp, he looked primed for another step to enter the upper echelon of pass-rushers. -- Todd Archer, Contract-year player: Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Technically, he isn't in a contract year; but in reality, he is. 1. -- Doug Kezirian. I mean, you draft a player in the middle to later rounds, and if they hit, they change the landscape of your fantasy team. More for comfort, more than anything," Chargers coach Brandon Staley said. -- 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. Bateman has an excellent chance to finish as a top-20 fantasy receiver and could potentially finish in WR1 range. -- Bowen, Osborn stood out throughout training camp, even while sharing the field with superstar Justin Jefferson. He has had a strong start to his career and is coming off a 1,000-yard season. Inside the Lions' facility, his growing popularity has earned the nickname "Rodrigo," and he has become a star on HBO's "Hard Knocks." Matt Bowen: Russell Gage, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 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. -- Eric Moody, Wentz is an upgrade at the QB position and has a lot of athletic and talented players around him to work with. -- Trotter, Fantasy breakout candidate: David Bell, WR, The third-round pick from Purdue enters a relatively wide-open wide receiver situation with the skills to provide immediate aid in catches out of the slot. Joe Kaiser: Jerry Jeudy Best of all, Penny showed that there are no long-lasting affects from his knee injury that sidelined him for so long. 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. "There was a volume to the offense that can become overwhelming to a rookie, and he's not dealing with that, so he's able to go out and play fast," offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said about Palmer. -- Eric Moody, This is not a strong team. For all the Odell Beckham Jr. comps, bear in mind that Beckham was fantasy football's WR32 with a 33rd-ranked 17.1% target share during his Rams tenure, a touchdown-dependent player for our purposes. Deeper breakout options include Daniel Jones, Jameis Winston and, if healthy, Zach Wilson. -- Louis-Jacques. Cole Kmet (TE CHI) The surgically repaired right ankle is not an issue. Davenport had nine sacks last year despite playing in only 11 games, but he has never played a full season. New league weeks start every Thursday with TNF kickoff. In spite of a strong running game, offensive line and defense, I'm leaning toward the Under -- Eric Moody. Every year, Garoppolo leads or is top-three in passing yards that come after the catch, meaning he makes quick, short throws and the receivers then get to work. Derek Brown (FantasyPros). -- Liz Loza, There's good reason for all the optimism, but ultimately the offensive line is a giant weakness and the division is too tough. It's the coverage traits and the physical profile of Surtain that vaults him into the discussion of the league's top cornerbacks. 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. 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. Sometimes its a rookie in a good landing spot. 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. 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. Expect him to be in the Giants' three-receiver sets and he could see a boost in volume if others miss time. Kyle Soppe: Kyler Murray But I will lean to the over because they still have Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid, despite losing Hill. Wilson starts the season with a knee injury, and the team begins its schedule with four straight games against AFC North opponents. This is one of the most important seasons in recent memory because of the talent the front office has put together. Pickens could supplant Chase Claypool and be the second target in the Steelers offense. 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. Look for the team to re-sign Mayfield to a multiple-year extension after the veteran jump-starts the offense this season. He was on pace for more than 1,500 yards last season, before a partially torn posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee took away his burst. The Lawrence breakout is coming; its just a matter of when. Joe Kaiser: Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars -- 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. -- Archer, Fantasy breakout candidate: Tony Pollard, RB, The efficient Pollard enters his fourth campaign with a chance to push Elliott for a larger share of touches and perhaps his first 1,000-yard rushing season. -- 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. In coach Andy Reid's system, Smith-Schuster has the traits to produce immediately as a volume target. Both tight ends finished 2021 as top-10 options at the position in fantasy points per game. -- Doug Kezirian. Stephania Bell: Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints Even if Bakhtiari is able to get back on the field, is he still the All-Pro left tackle he had been before the injury? Tua Tagovailoa is my favorite QB2 to target this season. 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. The 6-2, 210-pound third-year receiver will now be one of the starters in the Bills high passing offense. But McKenzie is even more explosive and faster than Cole Beasley, meaning he could pick up more yards after the catch and even be targeted downfield at times. The Chiefs will have to make a decision on his fifth-year option at the end of this season, and the addition of rookie Isiah Pacheco to the running back group could lead the Chiefs to decline that option if Edwards-Helaire doesn't produce. -- Thiry, Fantasy breakout candidate: Gerald Everett, TE, He didn't boom in his 2021 reunion with Seahawks OC Shane Waldron as much as many had hoped, though he did pull off a career effort (48 receptions, 478 yards, four touchdowns). WR Gabriel Davis: No other Buffalo skill player comes close to Davis for breakout honors. Tristan H. Cockcroft: Aaron Rodgers The giant upgrade at QB to Wilson is significant, and the defense is strong enough, but will coach Nathaniel Hackett have smooth sailing in his first season? They will need it in a division that includes Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Stefon Diggs. Plus, they will be playing a very easy schedule this season. His projected timeline makes it a race to Week 1 against the Titans, but the Giants need to think big picture with the No. The former Ohio State standout will show more refinement and technique, racking up big sack numbers a year after suffering a right knee injury. For more of their insight, be sure to follow each pundit on Twitter (click their names above) and visit their respective sites. He'll see the necessary volume to push past Aaron Jones in rushing totals. The 2021 first overall pick is a bit of an unheralded breakout candidate and potential league . Field Yates: Gabriel Davis, WR, Buffalo Bills Describe the QB situation in three words: They're all in. 2 seed in the AFC. Is there a player you like, or is it . 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. 1. Young has the physical tools to be an elite edge-rusher. -- Jake Trotter, Hunt, who was a hold-in for two days of training camp, has demanded that the Browns either extend him or trade him. Jalen Hurts, Deebo Samuel and Cordarrelle Patterson were just a few players who broke out in a big way for fantasy managers last year. When he's rushing right, as he did in the second half of 2020, Young is a dynamic defensive playmaker, but one who needs to mature as a pass-rusher. With Davante Adams departing in the offseason, the Packers wide receiver core has become a curious one for fantasy football enthusiasts. Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros), David Njoku (TE CLE) Dameon Pierce was not a favorite of mine entering the draft, but that quickly changed when he went to Houston. Prepare for early-season struggles against some stout defensive fronts. There are two big reasons for this. My bet is that he'll show up. Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros), Cole Kmet will join the second tier of great tight ends in 2022. The top 15 RBs in terms of total points last season scored, on average, 12.1 touchdowns, and the presence of Gordon on this roster, not to mention a potentially more open offense to cater to Wilson, makes it tough to assume Williams reaches that threshold. "I thought he was at the top of his game and that's a great development for us." Contract, draft and trade decisions will all be weighed in the coming months. Bold prediction for 2022: Kyle Shanahan will win NFL Coach of the Year. -- Eric Moody. While the problem is believed to have been addressed, the recovery period has been lengthy and is ongoing. Bold prediction for 2022: Defensive end Chase Young will register 12.5 sacks. 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. 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. -- Erin Dolan. With one of the league's most explosive -- and quarterback-centric -- offenses, Allen and the Bills will be there in February. Mike Clay: Dawson Knox Sanders YPA has improved each season (5.5 in 2022), and the expectation of touchdown progression is there. While Prescott is fine, will his offensive line be fine? Bold prediction for 2022: The Saints will win the NFC South. 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. Steven Pintado (The Fantasy Coaches), Jerry Jeudy (WR DEN) -- Bowen, The Chargers signed the cornerback to a five-year, $82.5 million contract in free agency, then he underwent ankle surgery on Aug. 23 after feeling discomfort in practice. He can be much like Hurts was in 2020, which is a better fantasy QB than real-life QB. -- 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. That's not me putting unfair expectations on them. The Jaguars hope the addition of Travon Walker will have the same impact on Allen. He has the arm, but he has to be better at reading coverage and playing within the structure of the offense. The Bengals will be looking to see how Higgins will fit in their long-term future. A perfect example from this past of a third-year break-out player is Jalen Hurts. Kyle Soppe: Christian Kirk, Jacksonville Jaguars He's a top-20 fantasy player at the position and worth a dart throw in the late rounds. 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. Mike Clay: Joe Burrow 2 pass-catcher in it could have a legitimate shot at a top-20 season. 3 receiver by the end of the season. The jury is still out in regard to Tua Tagovailoa -- especially playing behind a suspect offensive line. 5- Allen LazardWR Green Bay Packers. Opportunity is everything. Bold prediction for 2022: The Patriots will miss the playoffs. Even if he misses time, on a per-game basis, he is very likely to outlive his draft cost. Joe Kaiser: Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals Eric Karabell: Logan Thomas, Washington Commanders Eric Karabell: Michael Thomas Positive rushing TD regression is coming for Akers. -- Weinfuss, Describe the QB situation in three words: Time to win, Murray is coming off signing a mega extension this offseason that'll keep him in Arizona through the 2028 season, but it's time for Murray to show why he was worth $230.5 million and win a playoff game for the first time in his career. Davis is a tremendous deep threat, averaging over 13 air yards per target, which ranked in the top 12 amongst receivers. 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 6-2, 210-pound third-year receiver will now be one of the starters in the Bills' high passing offense. Bold prediction for 2022: Carr will throw a career-high 35 touchdown passes in McDaniels' offense. It's the anticipated red zone usage, however, that puts the third-year tight end in the mix for a potential breakout season. Reed, can change that. The chemistry he has built with Justin Fields has consistently been on display throughout the offseason and only projects to increase as he becomes one of the quarterback's top options in 2022. Correctly predicting and projecting them before the start. Bold prediction for 2022: Pollard will replace Elliott as the Cowboys' lead back. The season will be a success if the Bucs win the Super Bowl and only if they win the Super Bowl. The rookie out of Georgia will rack up the touchdown catches this season. Gilmore will turn 32 on Sept. 19, but so far, he doesn't look his age. In addition, we have preseason power rankings, fantasy breakout players, over/under on wins, depth charts, schedules and rosters for every team. 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