Get started >>. -- Eric Moody. He's not expected to miss significant regular-season time, but his absence brought to light Miami's lack of depth behind him. -- Anita Marks. Daniel Dopp: AJ Dillon, Green Bay Packers The goal for Greenard should be the mid-teens in sacks because the ability is there. Neither is likely to happen at this point. Bold prediction for 2022: Pickens will lead all rookies in TD catches. But he also is in a crowded Cleveland backfield led by Pro Bowl rusher Nick Chubb. Fantasy football rookie rankings 2022: Breece Hall headlines top-40 dynasty rookies Rachaad White, running back, Tampa Bay Buccaneers White should be the RB to work in unison with Leonard. Sometimes its a rookie in a good landing spot. 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. He did that playing in a limited role behind Emmanuel Sanders for much of the year. 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. 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). "A very minor procedure. -- Rothstein, Fantasy breakout candidate: Drake London, WR, With the 6-foot-4 frame to play as a boundary X receiver or bump inside as a big slot target, London is the pick here, given the volume he should see opposite tight end Kyle Pitts. In order to get Adams on the field with QB Derek Carr . That's not me putting unfair expectations on them. That obstacle is removed, which means it's time for Hardman to prove he's more than just a fast, gadget-type of player. -- Doug Kezirian. The over is a good bet because Minnesota could surprise bettors. By Tommy Garrett June 1, 2022 Jump Around This Article Click to show 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. 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. 2022 Top 12 fantasy football rookies. Look for the team to re-sign Mayfield to a multiple-year extension after the veteran jump-starts the offense this season. -- 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. 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. How will that impact his play -- and that of the defense -- when he does return? A starting role should increase his floor, while his fantasy ceiling remains sky-high in a high-powered offense. The only question is whether his great training camp translates to the regular season. He can get loose at the second and third level of the Ravens' play-action passing game too. Mills flashed some of the critical factors needed to produce consistently as a pro during his rookie season. He has missed 28 of the past 29 games because of an injured left ankle. Stephania Bell: Amari Cooper, Cleveland Browns 1. He only costs an RB3 price to acquire. This offense is downright frightful to opposing defenses, meaning the No. -- David Newton, He has missed 23 of the past 33 games due to injuries, which in part contributed to the Panthers' inconsistencies at quarterback. Bold prediction for 2022: The Chargers will make the AFC Championship Game. That was the game where the world learned the name Gabriel Davis, but this season will be the year he becomes a household name. There are two big reasons for this. Mills will continue to develop and open some eyes this season. In his final two seasons at Clemson, he was a three-down workhorse, ranking first and 20th in yards after contact per attempt and 14th and fourth in yards per route run (minimum 100 rushing attempts, 20 targets per PFF). He fell into a situation where he will be the unquestioned Day One WR1 for the Falcons. After a wild offseason, we will finally have answers to some of this season's biggest questions. Smith-Schuster brings an added element to the Chiefs' pass game as an inside/outside target for quarterback Patrick Mahomes. It's something they haven't done the past two years. Sanders is a good real-life RB, but he is overvalued for fantasy. And while playing on a limited snap share, Davis ranks top five in the NFL in total end zone targets. Herbert is elite and they have improved their defense. Wan'Dale Robinson is a great hedge in case Toney's injury hampers him. After attending every training camp practice and watching every preseason game, here are last-minute tips for players you could select in your draft. -- Liz Loza, The Colts have one of the easiest schedules in the league after a 9-8 season, and don't forget that Jonathan Taylor led the league with 1,811 rushing yards last season. There's no question he is the Texans' best running back. -- Bowen. Describe the QB situation in three words: Now or never. He could steal more work as the season progresses and it is a very affordable way to get a piece of the Chiefs offense. -- Mike DiRocco, Kirk is now the Jaguars' No. Gardner-Johnson, there's no question about him starting outside Marshon Lattimore. Best of all, Penny showed that there are no long-lasting affects from his knee injury that sidelined him for so long. Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros), Cam Akers wasnt particularly effective during the Rams Super Bowl run last season, but head coach Sean McVays willingness to make Akers the lead back so soon after his return from an Achilles tear bodes well for his 2022 usage. Look for Penny and Walker to lead a rushing attack that posts over 2,500 yards. 2 pass-catcher in it could have a legitimate shot at a top-20 season. Pierce's vision, along with his explosiveness to power through defenders, is eye-popping. 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. They can improve from last season and still not have as many wins. He has also been traded each of the past two offseasons. But he also has the speed to separate and win downfield. They traded for All-Pro edge rusher Khalil Mack and signed Jackson -- the NFL's interceptions leader (25) since 2018 -- along with defensive linemen Sebastian Joseph-Day, Austin Johnson and Morgan Fox in free agency. Pickens could supplant Chase Claypool and be the second target in the Steelers offense. Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros), Gabriel Davis screams breakout season for the 2022 year. -- Holder, Describe the QB situation in three words: Colts significantly upgraded, It remains to be seen how much 37-year old Matt Ryan has left, but the Colts are confident they will see better results than they did with Carson Wentz under center last season. 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). -- Bowen, Greenard flashed the ability to get to the quarterback in 2021, as he netted eight sacks in 12 games. It was eating him up inside watching the Rams, who narrowly defeated the Bucs in the playoffs, in the Super Bowl. The second-year wideout has received glowing reviews during camp and projects to work as a complement to Brandin Cooks. If that seems hyperbolic, it's not. Lazard established career highs last season with 40 catches for 513 yards and three touchdowns in a secondary role. -- Matt Bowen, The Bears hired a first-time head coach (Matt Eberflus) and didn't help Fields by adding playmakers or upgrading the offensive line. His next contract depends on it. Drake London was my top rookie receiver coming into the draft and he remains it after. -- Bowen. -- Baby, Fantasy breakout candidate: Trent Taylor, WR, Taylor is hardly young at 28, and the Bengals have three other wideouts clearly ahead on the depth chart, but if one of them gets hurt, perhaps Taylor emerges. 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. -- Katherine Terrell, He finally worked his way back from the left ankle injury that has taken over his career for the past two years, but a new hamstring issue popped up at the end of training camp. The Giants will move on from quarterback Daniel Jones after this season, shifting their focus to the draft prep of Young. Oweh is primed to become the first Ravens defender to record double-digit sacks since Terrell Suggs in 2017. There will be few games this season in which the Bears won't be underdogs. Kyle Soppe: Christian Kirk, Jacksonville Jaguars -- 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. 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. Jalen Hurts. 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 physical receiver who is willing to work the dirty areas of the field, and he's more explosive than you think after the catch. He has established trust with quarterback Jared Goff through their offseason work together, and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has confidence in Chark's attention to detail and playmaking ability. 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. The former Ohio State standout will show more refinement and technique, racking up big sack numbers a year after suffering a right knee injury. 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. Jackson and the Ravens are my pick to win the AFC North, and I see Jackson playing his way into the MVP discussion, but without a new deal that both sides can agree on, the Ravens ultimately will use the franchise tag on him this offseason. -- Bowen. The season will be a success if the Patriots register at least one playoff win. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! He can be a big factor as a downfield option or in the red zone. And with more play-action and misdirection concepts, the Bears can set the table for Fields on schemed throws to the second and third level of the defense. -- Mike Triplett, The Jets could potentially have 13 starters who are either rookies or second-year players. 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. Steven Pintado (The Fantasy Coaches), Saquon Barkley (RB NYG) Bold prediction for 2022: The Patriots will miss the playoffs. It sounds odd to expect better things from the former Bear, but if were talking about a best shot to break out, you couldnt ask for a better culture of excellence to surround you than the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Cowboys' hope is they are in the playoff chase when Tyron Smith is able to return. When Jackson threw a career-worst 13 interceptions last season, he received lackluster protection from his blockers up front. The Niners won't ask Trey Lance to be the focal point of a team with championship aspirations. 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. While Prescott is fine, will his offensive line be fine? -- 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. -- Alaina Getzenberg, The 2019 All-Pro corner is making his way back from a torn ACL in his left knee suffered on Thanksgiving. 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). They have the best net rest schedule advantage in the NFL. A player with dynamic traits and open-field juice, Moore can be schemed manufactured touches in Kliff Kingsbury's offense, in addition to what he brings as an interior route runner with quarterback Murray. One challenge is deciphering how much the defensive success was a result of the Patriots' offense experiencing its own "growing pains." 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. 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. -- DiRocco. Michael F. Florio's Top 25 Breakout Players for the 2022 Season. No matter who's throwing the football, Pickens will undoubtedly make plays. Draft a league now and start fresh with a 0-0 record and a shortened schedule. Those players are all great, but the middle to later rounds is when everyone is really searching for a player that can greatly exceed expectations. -- Eric Moody. Check out our ranking of the top 10 breakout candidates in fantasy heading into the season. As quarterback Aaron Rodgers said, "I really think Allen is ready to make a jump and be a No. Matt Bowen: James Conner 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. It doesn't take much to understand why fantasy drafters aren't fighting each other to draft Barkley in the first couple of rounds. Thomas hasn't played in a game since January 2021, so it's hard to know whether he'll return to form. 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