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. -- Mike Triplett, Coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen are the best things that could have happened to Daniel Jones. Can Russell Wilson take his new team, the Denver Broncos, to the playoffs? 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? Joe Kaiser: Ken Walker III, Seattle Seahawks -- 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. -- 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. If Elliott lights it up, the Cowboys could look to rework his contract similarly to what they did with DeMarcus Lawrence this offseason. The season will be a success if the Steelers can both run the ball and stop the run. 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. -- Erin Dolan. Their defense and surrounding offensive talent should help lighten the load. Washington eased Samuel into training camp as the team wanted to be extra cautious about some hamstring tightness after a year in which soft-tissue injuries limited him to five ineffective games. He has earned the trust of quarterback Kirk Cousins, whose advocacy last season helped spur Osborn to seven touchdown receptions. Those players are all great, but the middle to later rounds is when everyone is really searching for a. Davenport had nine sacks last year despite playing in only 11 games, but he has never played a full season. Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio are back for a special new edition of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast from the Fantasy Lounge! But Cincinnati also will have to pay Joe Burrow (2023) and Ja'Marr Chase (2024) in upcoming years too. 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. By rule, he'll miss at least four games, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him miss a few more. 1. Jalen Mills has emerged as the team's No. Wilson's arrival changed everything, and if he plays near a Pro Bowl level, a lot of folks are going to say the five picks and three players the Broncos gave up to trade for Wilson aren't going to seem like that big a price tag. 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. -- 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. That designation is a sign Kmet is due for a fantasy breakout. But if you are looking for a guy primed for a big jump, that's Jeudy. 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. Bold prediction for 2022: Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph will be one of the top head-coaching candidates next offseason. When Lamar Jackson was the NFL MVP in 2019, he played behind one of the league's best offensive lines. Liz Loza: Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers The veteran has the pass-catching ability and target frame to produce as receiving option for multiple other teams. Keith Lipscomb: Hayden Hurst, Cincinnati Bengals It's not too late to play with friends and family. Travis Etienne has a clear path to be this years DAndre Swift. -- McManus. Barnwell finds the best sophomore seasons ever, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He's not expected to miss significant regular-season time, but his absence brought to light Miami's lack of depth behind him. Those are the two quickest ways to rack up fantasy points in chunks. That's important for the Chiefs, who are looking to ignite a pass rush that was 29th in the league in sacks last season (31). Tannehill's four red zone interceptions last year were the most in the league, as well. 2022 NFL draft by round. You could see glimpses of that during joint practices with the Miami Dolphins and Tennessee Titans. And he failed to log a single touchdown. 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. Prepare for early-season struggles against some stout defensive fronts. -- Bowen, The Jaguars picked up the fifth-year option on outside linebacker Allen, but 2022 is a big year for him if he wants to earn a long-term deal. Mills will continue to develop and open some eyes this season. 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. Describe the QB situation in three words: Hurts trending upward. 3 receiver by the end of the season. As we enter into the heart of fantasy football draft season, the ESPN Fantasy Football experts are here to bring you their latest sleepers, busts and breakout players for the 2022 campaign, as defined here: Sleeper: A player who is being overlooked and will outperform his average draft position (ADP) in 2022. Head to SportsLine now . -- Eric Moody. Hurts' growing comfort in the system is leading to quicker decisions, and his accuracy has jumped up a notch as well. Best of all, Penny showed that there are no long-lasting affects from his knee injury that sidelined him for so long. Considering that Joe Burrow has a high percentage of his offensive playmakers returning along with an improved offensive line, this is a modest total. Both are among the prime contenders to hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the conclusion of the season. -- 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. And the best part? But Tagovailoa goes much later, meaning that you get the receivers' production baked in, but with much less risk. Bold prediction for 2022: Pickens will lead all rookies in TD catches. Mike Clay: Dawson Knox window.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:"fpros_cards"}; Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com His next contract depends on it. The Lawrence breakout is coming; its just a matter of when. His return, along with guard Elgton Jenkins coming back from a torn left ACL, could solidify the offensive line. If it's Pitts, then yes. Breakouts. Bold prediction for 2022: The Vikings will finish with the top scoring offense. I like his chances to exceed draft value more than tight end Irv Smith Jr., who has been dealing with a thumb injury. Derek Brown (FantasyPros). 2022 NFL draft by position. Matt Bowen: Cole Kmet 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. Robinson is shifty and can operate out of the slot. -- 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. -- 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. Liz Loza: Mike Gesicki, Miami Dolphins That unit can create disruption, take the ball away and slow down the best quarterbacks in the league, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Tom Brady, who has yet to beat the Saints in four regular-season games over the past two years. First, there is a narrative that Tagovailoa cannot throw a deep ball. 1 receiver, and I'm excited about the opportunity to work with him." -- 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. -- Eric Moody, The Buccaneers are tied for the highest win total after going 13-4 last season. 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. With schemed fronts and twists/stunts, Lawson has the power and closing speed to win matchups. Eric Moody: Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles The Niners won't ask Trey Lance to be the focal point of a team with championship aspirations. However, most didnt think Samuel was going to see as much volume as he got, especially when it came to San Francisco using him as a running back often in the seasons second half. -- 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. 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. -- 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. The season will be a success if second-year QB Zach Wilson makes a leap. But the remade defense, under new coordinator Patrick Graham, has to show up and keep games manageable. Stephania Bell: Trey Lance, QB, San Francisco 49ers I am not talking about drafting the WR36 and they finish as the WR31. In coach Andy Reid's system, Smith-Schuster has the traits to produce immediately as a volume target. -- Matt Bowen, The Bills got even better this offseason in free agency and the draft (Von Miller, Kaiir Elam, James Cook). The second-round pick out of Penn State brings a playmaking element to Chicago. He had career highs in receptions (77) and receiving yards (982) last season, but based on training camp and his play in the preseason (eight targets and five catches in two quarters), he should not have trouble surpassing both if he stays healthy. Bold prediction for 2022: Etienne will catch 60 passes in Doug Pederson's offense. Without one or both of them, however, the line is a major question. Quick Hits: There is a tier of QB2s that bring a lot of breakout upside. -- Eric Moody. He has looked good this summer while developing a rapport with Stafford. Bold prediction for 2022: The Seahawks will lead the NFL in rushing. 2022 NFL Draft Central. Plus, they will be playing a very easy schedule this season. Trevor Lawrence will thrive with his college buddy Etienne, a 2021 first-round pick and the Jaguars' new lead back, healthy after a lost season. Most important discovery at camp: Atlanta's secondary might be really talented -- and deep. Kyle Soppe: Jaylen Waddle -- Paul Gutierrez. -- Erin Dolan. Eric Moody: Dameon Pierce, Houston Texans 2022 fantasy football breakout candidates include Trey Lance, Trevor Lawrence, and others As the NFL season draws closer, which players are primed to breakout in 2022 for fantasy football and could be values on draft day? The Cowboys are asking a lot of Prescott, but that is what's expected of a $40 million quarterback. Our panel comprises the following ESPN Fantasy writers and editors: Stephania. Cousins has a coach in Kevin O'Connell that not only believes in him, but has the kind of even-keeled personality that almost certainly fits him best. Joe Kaiser: Cordarrelle Patterson -- Wagoner, Fantasy breakout candidate: Trey Lance, QB, Lance is expected to thrive in Kyle Shanahan's fantasy-friendly offense. Mike Clay: Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets It's an answer we won't know for at least two months, if not the whole season. The Dolphins invested heavily in the supporting cast of their most important player. They are good friends off the field and already seem to have a strong connection between the lines, with Hurts targeting Brown early and often this summer. But don't let the new kids make you forget about the flashes we saw from Moore as a second-round pick in 2021. 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. His timeline to return in unknown. The Broncos not only brought in Russell Wilson to bolster the pass game; they also re-signed Melvin Gordon III. Injuries have been his biggest hurdle, and he has already been banged up in camp. The Jaguars were one of the most pleasant surprises of 2022 and fully deserved all the praise they get. Kyle Pitts, Jalen Hurts, Travis Etienne, Breece Hall, Michael Pittman, Marquise Brown. 1Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers. The season will be a success if the Bills win the Super Bowl. The shoulder strain that kept him off the practice field last summer is 100 percent. -- Courtney Cronin. They will need it in a division that includes Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Stefon Diggs. Last season, Baltimore lost two overtime games and four tilts by two points or fewer. -- 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. 1-ranked Cowboys defense in a game in which he got ejected early. -- Anita Marks. 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. 5 overall pick in 2018, and he is in the final year of his rookie deal. Despite the nauseating circumstances around him, its Etiennes time to shine. 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. Keep an eye on second-year wideout Terrace Marshall Jr. here too. -- Bowen, The quarterback played through a right elbow injury last season and is still dealing with soreness. . The season will be a success if Detroit can win at least seven games. Joe Kaiser: Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals Bold prediction for 2022: Higgins will lead the team in touchdown catches. But Olave is a smooth route-runner who looks polished for a rookie -- and Jameis Winston will love his downfield ability. Yes, the offense could be gross if Jacoby Brissett is the quarterback, but David Njoku can still ascend this season. Kyle Soppe: AJ Dillon Bold prediction for 2022: The Bills will win Super Bowl LVII. Brown and Julio Jones. That is elite company. In fantasy football and the NFL, year three is typically when we see players break out. Football is won in the trenches, and the Eagles' offensive and defensive lines are among the best in the league. The timing is dreadful, because it is so close to the start of the regular season, and the Cowboys don't have a ready-made replacement at left tackle. -- Bowen. While there are still injury concerns, you already get a discount baked into his ADP with him going as an RB3. 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. Throughout camp, he looked primed for another step to enter the upper echelon of pass-rushers. -- Bowen. That translated to the field last season. -- Newton, Rhule has gone 5-11 and 5-12 his first two seasons. -- Anita Marks. Liz Loza: Kirk Cousins Olave's talent and position with the Saints, who desperately need help at wide receiver, certainly justify selection at his ADP. Matt Bowen: James Conner That's a lofty expectation for a team that failed to advance to the playoffs last season and has appeared in the postseason only twice since 2013. Michael Carter is a very talented back who could have standalone value even if Hall remains healthy. Darrisaw looked comfortable and appears to be the least of the concerns along the Vikings' offensive line. 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. With suboptimal quarterback play, Chubb, Hunt and Amari Cooper can accomplish only so much. He won't be Washington's top offensive threat, but his versatility and quickness underneath will impact their offense. The Cowboys' hope is they are in the playoff chase when Tyron Smith is able to return. He is coming off a rookie season in which he recorded five sacks in his first 11 games before a shoulder injury limited his effectiveness. He and Davis Mills spent much of the summer working out together and further developing the chemistry that started to build last winter. 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