They are talented and stacked at every position. -- 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. "Rare" as in here is the list of players who have ever done that: LaDainian Tomlinson, Jim Brown, Adrian Peterson and Emmitt Smith. 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. -- 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. Allen Robinson is now gone, so Kmet is likely sliding into that No. 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. The season will be a success if the Chargers advance to the AFC Championship Game. Richard Savill (Fantasy Six Pack), Rashod Bateman (WR BAL) Herbert is elite and they have improved their defense. -- Bowen. But Olave is a smooth route-runner who looks polished for a rookie -- and Jameis Winston will love his downfield ability. NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF He has already shown his chops at training camp and earned a reputation for good footwork, impressive hands and otherworldly body control. Heads began turning when All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams sang Darrisaw's praises following two days of joint practices between the Vikings and 49ers. -- Stephen Holder, The All-Pro linebacker practiced last week for the first time since last season and said the recent surgery to resolve a nerve issue that was causing lower-body pain has set him up to be pain-free for the first time since his rookie season in 2018. And he failed to log a single touchdown. 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. Eric Karabell: Logan Thomas, Washington Commanders Penny's long injury history and the presumed plan to not overwork him means Walker should get plenty of touches once he's back. When Jackson threw a career-worst 13 interceptions last season, he received lackluster protection from his blockers up front. The NFC East is very winnable -- even more so following the injury to Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith -- and the conference overall looks kind of weak, if we're being honest. 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. -- Jamison Hensley, The most important comeback for Baltimore is Stanley, who was a first-team All-Pro left tackle in his last full season in 2019. Eric Moody: Matt Ryan, Indianapolis Colts 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. 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. -- Sarah Barshop. -- Keim, Fantasy breakout candidate: Jahan Dotson, WR, It is fair to say that Dotson had one of the best performances among offensive skill players during OTAs and minicamps, and that has continued into training camp and the preseason. 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. With schemed fronts and twists/stunts, Lawson has the power and closing speed to win matchups. 32 NFL teams, 32 looming free agent decisions: Which players will return to their team? He hasn't disappeared in Jefferson's shadow. -- Erin Dolan. Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio are back for a special new edition of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast from the Fantasy Lounge! And the Seahawks seem likely to be drafting a QB early next April. My bet is that he'll show up. -- 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. A healthy Jameis Winston and Michael Thomas will help the team this season. -- Bowen, Can a breakout player be a guy who was a Pro Bowler last season? He has had a strong start to his career and is coming off a 1,000-yard season. There is no more guaranteed money in his deal beyond this season, which would make it easier for the Cowboys to move on from him in 2023. With limitations at the quarterback position and two downhill backs, Seattle is going to pound the ball between the tackles. Robinson is shifty and can operate out of the slot. A lot of them. 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. Projecting the futures of Kirk Cousins, Dalvin Cook and other Vikings veterans. Mike Clay: Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers Eric Karabell: Adam Thielen, Minnesota Vikings -- 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. 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. When asked recently about the pecking order behind Lazard, Rodgers said: "There's definitely some guys that you feel really good about. -- Bowen. Eric Karabell: Jerry Jeudy, WR, Denver Broncos -- 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. -- 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. Joe Kaiser: Darnell Mooney, WR, Chicago Bears Field Yates: James Conner. -- Eric Moody, I do not believe in Lance, but I do believe in Shanahan. That is elite company. -- Eric Moody. -- 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). At the heart of their season was Christian Kirk proving everyone wrong who said the Jaguars. But he also could help make the offense more unpredictable, as teams will never be sure if it is a run, or a pass play when he is on the field. The season will be a success if quarterback Davis Mills takes the next step. -- Eric Moody, This is not a strong team. Bold prediction for 2022: Offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich will be one of the top head-coaching candidates at the end of the season. 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. -- Anita Marks. 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. -- 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. Bust: A player who is highly regarded and will underperform his ADP in 2022. Projected draft round: 6th. 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. Bateman was slowed by abdominal and core muscle injuries in his first training camp, missed the first five games of 2021 with a groin injury, then played only six full games with starting QB Lamar Jackson, who dealt with injuries of his own. 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. In his first year, he backed up Carson Wentz and took over the QB1 role to end the year. Ridder is an easy answer for Smith's play-action-based pass game, and it allows a rebuilding Falcons team to evaluate the position for the future. Eric Moody: Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles You don't currently have any notifications. Ja'Marr Chase. 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. Isaiah McKenzie will be the starting slot receiver for the Buffalo Bills. -- 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. 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. Detroit's coaching staff is doing its best to keep the hype under control, but there's no denying his early production. 2022 NFL draft by team. Liz Loza: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kansas City Chiefs Deeper breakout options include Daniel Jones, Jameis Winston and, if healthy, Zach Wilson. Mills will continue to develop and open some eyes this season. -- Bien-Aime. Stephania Bell: Amari Cooper, Cleveland Browns -- Eric Woodyard. 1. 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. Eric Moody: Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders Bold prediction for 2022: Defensive end Chase Young will register 12.5 sacks. Stephania Bell: Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints -- Erin Dolan. Jalen Hurts, Deebo Samuel and Cordarrelle Patterson were just a few players who broke out in a big way for fantasy managers last year. Joe Kaiser: Darren Waller 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. Stephania Bell: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers Without a true fit as an in-line tight end for McDaniel's system, the Dolphins will move Gesicki. -- Mike Triplett, The Pats won 10 games last season. With tight end-friendly Ryan under center, Alie-Cox could post career numbers and emerge as the sneakiest breakout of the season. Aiyuk followed that strong finish with his first full "normal" offseason spent working out with Lance and honing his route-running ability. Look for a much-improved passing game. Sanders YPA has improved each season (5.5 in 2022), and the expectation of touchdown progression is there. Yes, the offense could be gross if Jacoby Brissett is the quarterback, but David Njoku can still ascend this season. But this is really about new coach Dennis Allen's defense. -- Eric Moody, Wentz is an upgrade at the QB position and has a lot of athletic and talented players around him to work with. Physically and mentally, he appears ready for whatever comes his way in 2022. 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. The Lawrence breakout is coming; its just a matter of when. Stretch the seams, work the outside matchups and win in the red zone. If Elliott lights it up, the Cowboys could look to rework his contract similarly to what they did with DeMarcus Lawrence this offseason. That might be all it takes to supplant one of several ordinary veteran wide receivers. The Ravens traded away Marquise Brown in the offseason, leaving Bateman as their clear No. 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. They do have home games against the Falcons, Giants and Jets, but overall, it's too tough of a schedule to envision seven-plus wins. Love the talent, hate the price. AP Photo/Derick Hingle . 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. 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. 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. -- DiRocco. 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. 3 option behind DJ Moore and McCaffrey. Davenport had nine sacks last year despite playing in only 11 games, but he has never played a full season. 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. An improved offense should get Sanders more opportunity to produce strong fantasy numbers. They have the best net rest schedule advantage in the NFL. Smith had the edge from the jump thanks to his experience in Shane Waldron's system and hasn't relinquished it. Hutchinson's playing style, paired with defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn's scheme, puts the rookie in a position to create pocket disruption and the ability to win one-on-ones. The 49ers held onto quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, but Shanahan will win Coach of the Year because of the development of his replacement, Trey Lance. That obstacle is removed, which means it's time for Hardman to prove he's more than just a fast, gadget-type of player. Field Yates: Derek Carr. 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. -- Bien-Aime, Fantasy breakout candidate: Nico Collins, WR, Collins emerged as the Texans' No. Even if he misses time, on a per-game basis, he is very likely to outlive his draft cost. The Bears will be leaning on his contributions to turn around a secondary that struggled mightily last season. Kyle Soppe: Trey Lance Hurst is out to show he can be a quality starter in the league and could be a key player for a Bengals team looking to field one of the best offenses in the NFL. Hes the quintessential post-hype choice, but can we still project RB1 upside? "A very minor procedure. Keith Lipscomb: Travis Etienne Jr. But if you are looking for a guy primed for a big jump, that's Jeudy. The team would like nothing more than for Trubisky to succeed and nurture Kenny Pickett along. JAX | KC | LV | LAC | LAR | MIA | MIN He is an elite talent who fell in the draft due to health and other concerns. 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. Hurts' growing comfort in the system is leading to quicker decisions, and his accuracy has jumped up a notch as well. Davante Adams, Raiders WR. -- Eric Moody, The Buccaneers are tied for the highest win total after going 13-4 last season. -- Ben Baby, Anyone who watched the Bengals for five minutes last postseason knew the offensive line needed to improve its pass blocking. Moore didn't get much action in this first five weeks last year, seeing less than 50% of the offensive snaps twice and another game with zero snaps played. Derek Brown (FantasyPros). I haven't bought in on this team under Rhule despite the addition of Mayfield and McCaffrey returning to the field. Elliott's diminishing speed and production will force the Cowboys to turn to Pollard by the end of October. That's especially true when it comes to fantasy, which never sleeps! Richard Savill (Fantasy Six Pack), Travis Etienne (RB JAC) He and Davis Mills spent much of the summer working out together and further developing the chemistry that started to build last winter. I do not see a losing season, so I will take the Over -- Doug Kezirian. There are difference-makers on defense here, too. Even with wideout Tim Patrick's season-ending knee injury, the Broncos have enough playmakers to make it all go. -- Terrell, Contract-year player: Marcus Davenport, DE, He is playing out his fifth-year option, and the main concern is his health. -- 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. 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? Keith Lipscomb: James Conner Richard Savill (Fantasy Six Pack), Trevor Lawrence (QB JAC) NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! -- Bowen. Lets see how he does under the tutelage of new Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, who once coaxed an MVP-caliber season out of Carson Wentz and managed to win a Super Bowl in Philadelphia with Nick Foles running his offense. Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio are back for another special edition of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast! Kmet saw a total of just 12 red zone targets last year, with only six end zone targets. They do not trust him near the goal line as he became the only running back in the Super Bowl era with more than 750 yards and no rushing TDs. Olave's talent and position with the Saints, who desperately need help at wide receiver, certainly justify selection at his ADP. Daniel Dopp: Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears Najee Harris. But the 230-pounder has the most breakout potential of the trio and has shown some passing-down growth this summer, along with his running ability. General manager Howie Roseman went all-in this offseason, adding impact players on both sides of the ball. "It's not a structural problem. Fantasy football draft strategy 2023: What changes should you consider? Gabriel Davis, WR, Buffalo Bills (Bye Week: 7) Davis is on so many of these "breakout stars" lists that expectations for the Bills wide receiver are going to be . Michael Carter is a very talented back who could have standalone value even if Hall remains healthy. If Penny stays healthy all year, he is a lock to outlive his draft cost. 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. Olave was able to accomplish this while playing alongside fellow first-round pick Garrett Wilson and projected 2023 first-rounder Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The Patriots are going through a major transition in offensive philosophy after the departure of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. 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. A healthy Derrick Henry is their best weapon, but I see regression looming for this team, especially after losing wideouts A.J. -- Kevin Seifert. -- 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. 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. Recovering from another knee injury, which could cost him a game or two, Wilson must eliminate the emerging narrative that he's injury prone. Will the Philadelphia Eagles win the NFC East? Check out our ranking of the top 10 breakout candidates in fantasy heading into the season. Bold prediction for 2022: Cornerback Pat Surtain II will be named first-team All-Pro. But don't let the new kids make you forget about the flashes we saw from Moore as a second-round pick in 2021. In a loaded AFC, I don't see the Patriots as a playoff team. The season will be a success if QB Baker Mayfield becomes the player the Browns thought he would be. 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). -- 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. 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. 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. Breakout: A player (rookies included) who will rise up with career-best numbers in 2022 and make a huge impact. 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. So, who has the best shot at significantly outperforming their draft cost? 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. As the lead runner in one of the league's best offenses, Akers is primed for a full-season breakout. Joe Kaiser: Jerry Jeudy Given the improvements, the Lions should at least double their win total. Joe Kaiser: Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins Most important discovery at camp: The defense might be legit. -- Pryor, Pickens will be an instant playmaker for the offense. 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