-- 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. -- Ben Baby, Anyone who watched the Bengals for five minutes last postseason knew the offensive line needed to improve its pass blocking. But if anything was to happen to Hall, he has RB1 upside. Keith Lipscomb: Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins -- 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. But Washington owns the NFL's worst combined Total QBR over the past four seasons with 10 different starting quarterbacks. The rookie out of Georgia will rack up the touchdown catches this season. -- Rich Cimini. He will immediately join Lamar Jackson and Hurts as the best rushing QBs. Injuries have been his biggest hurdle, and he has already been banged up in camp. -- 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. Check out our ranking of the top 10 breakout candidates in fantasy heading into the season. Matt Bowen: Diontae Johnson, Pittsburgh Steelers A starting role should increase his floor, while his fantasy ceiling remains sky-high in a high-powered offense. Daniel Dopp: Derek Carr, Las Vegas Raiders The reason he can rack up fantasy points so quickly is because what he can do with his legs. Davante Adams, Raiders WR. -- Wagoner, Fantasy breakout candidate: Trey Lance, QB, Lance is expected to thrive in Kyle Shanahan's fantasy-friendly offense. 2022 Top 12 fantasy football rookies. Derek Brown (FantasyPros). That was the game where the world learned the name Gabriel Davis, but this season will be the year he becomes a household name. 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. 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. Look for Penny and Walker to lead a rushing attack that posts over 2,500 yards. There are difference-makers on defense here, too. Stephania Bell: Amari Cooper, Cleveland Browns 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. Eric Moody: Aaron Rodgers The Bears will be leaning on his contributions to turn around a secondary that struggled mightily last season. Allen Robinson is now gone, so Kmet is likely sliding into that No. -- Anita Marks. 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. Neither is likely to happen at this point. In 2021, 95% of his rushing yards came after contact the highest mark in the NFL. Terrell and Casey Hayward. -- Legwold, Fantasy breakout candidate: KJ Hamler, WR, Hamler is a true downfield threat who is back to health after an ACL tear in his left knee. 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. In a loaded AFC, I don't see the Patriots as a playoff team. After almost 200 vacated targets are up with Emmanuel Sanders and Cole Beasleys departure, Davis 63 targets from last year should be expected to double. Considering that Joe Burrow has a high percentage of his offensive playmakers returning along with an improved offensive line, this is a modest total. The Falcons swapped veteran Matt Ryan for Marcus Mariota, Calvin Ridley is suspended for the season, they have a daunting schedule and they are expected to regress after going 7-2 in one-score games last 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. 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. Run game coordinator/assistant head coach Harold Goodwin likened practicing against them to "trying to stop a motor home." He's a fluid route runner who ranks third in Ohio State history with 176 receptions and fifth in receiving yards with 2,711. He was an All-American heptathlete in 2022, so teams will love his overall athleticism, and I expect him to test very well in a variety of drills. Look for a much-improved passing game. 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. That's not me putting unfair expectations on them. 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. Sometimes its a rookie in a good landing spot. The season will be a success if the Bucs win the Super Bowl and only if they win the Super Bowl. 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 Miles Sanders' struggles catching passes, Gainwell could see even more targets as a receiver out of the backfield in 2022. Can Russell Wilson take his new team, the Denver Broncos, to the playoffs? 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 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. -- Erin Dolan. If it's Pitts, then yes. Field Yates: Gabriel Davis, WR, Buffalo Bills Mac Jones led all rookie QBs in completion percentage (68%) against the fifth-most-difficult schedule against the pass. Reuniting with Adams and getting a healthy Darren Waller back figures to improve his efficiency and push his passing touchdown total above 30. He also was in the top 10 with 13 end zone targets. A run-first offense for the Ravens wont stop Bateman from soaring in 2022. The future looks like it starts now. That designation is a sign Kmet is due for a fantasy breakout. Eric Karabell: Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals My bet is that he'll show up. He fell to a position where he could easily lead all rookies in touches. Bears' Justin Fields discusses electric 2022 campaign, No. -- Eric Moody. Many did foresee Hurts (who finished sixth in fantasy points per game among QBs) solid season because of what he can do on the ground. More for comfort, more than anything," Chargers coach Brandon Staley said. 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. -- Doug Kezirian. Theres simply too much emphasis placed on Cam Akers poor production at the tail end of 2021 (2.4 YPC) amid a juggernaut of a tough run defenses that no Rams RB could run efficiently against. 2 target for Josh Allen. -- Bowen. Bold prediction for 2022: The Seahawks will lead the NFL in rushing. Eric Moody: Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles Bold prediction for 2022: Mills will join the discussion as one of the top second-year quarterbacks. Kenny Pickett proved he's not only a capable backup -- he might have played himself into a starting job earlier than the Steelers anticipated. Gardner-Johnson, there's no question about him starting outside Marshon Lattimore. The Broncos not only brought in Russell Wilson to bolster the pass game; they also re-signed Melvin Gordon III. -- Bowen. Keith Lipscomb: Garrett Wilson, New York Jets Depending on the size of your league, Freiermuth (TE11 ADP) isn't being counted on to start across the board in fantasy this year. Recovering from another knee injury, which could cost him a game or two, Wilson must eliminate the emerging narrative that he's injury prone. A healthy Ward can solidify the position that was the 49ers' biggest defensive weakness a year ago, and he could be the player who pushes their defense back to 2019 levels of dominance. 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. The season will be a success if second-year QB Zach Wilson makes a leap. In Eberflus' system, Brisker can play top down on the ball and create disruption in the middle of the field. The notoriously difficult position is one Gordon assumed immediately in training camp, and he has shown off his incredible range playing both inside and outside. 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. 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. But the goal this offseason was to get younger, faster and more physical along the interior defensive line, and Akiem Hicks, who's 32, paired with Vita Vea could make for a devastating pass rush. Stafford did not throw every day in practice during camp as the Rams worked to build up his arm. As a part of our partnership with ESPN, this is a part of a story that was originally published on ESPN+ and can be viewed in its entirety here with your ESPN+ subscription Ranking NFL second-year breakout candidates for 2022: 15 players who could become stars, from quarterbacks to pass-rushers There is no cookie-cutter career progression blueprint in the NFL. Both are among the prime contenders to hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the conclusion of the season. Kyle Soppe: Joshua Palmer, WR, Los Angeles Chargers. (Sam Darnold was 3-0 with McCaffrey to start 2021.) Joe Kaiser: Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars He'll be a star in New Orleans. Football is won in the trenches, and the Eagles' offensive and defensive lines are among the best in the league. 3 in Arizona behind DeAndre Hopkins and Larry Fitzgerald. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. -- Doug Kezirian. Gabe Davis is the only player in NFL history to have over 200 yards and four touchdowns in a playoff game. He has already shown his chops at training camp and earned a reputation for good footwork, impressive hands and otherworldly body control. 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. 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. They have the best net rest schedule advantage in the NFL. He's a top-20 fantasy player at the position and worth a dart throw in the late rounds. In order to get Adams on the field with QB Derek Carr . The Cowboys are asking a lot of Prescott, but that is what's expected of a $40 million quarterback. Im going to go with Mitch Trubisky. Love the talent, hate the price. 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. Also, the Texans' offensive roster is better than most think. -- Bowen. 2 target role. -- 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. The only question is whether his great training camp translates to the regular season. In 2022, he could see his numbers skyrocket now that Eric Ebron is no longer on the roster. Tannehill's four red zone interceptions last year were the most in the league, as well. Joe Kaiser: Jerry Jeudy Havenstein is a leader for this Rams offense, but he said before training camp that he's letting his agent worry about a new contract so he can focus on football. 5- Allen LazardWR Green Bay Packers. This year, he will be the No. -- Newton, Fantasy breakout candidate: Robbie Anderson, WR, In 2020, Anderson's first season with Rhule and the Panthers, he caught 95 passes and topped 1,000 yards receiving. If they don't, Atlanta will know it has to be in the draft or free agency quarterback market next offseason. -- Getzenberg, Fantasy breakout candidate: WR Gabe Davis, With more anticipated volume in one of the league's top offenses, Davis has serious breakout potential as a No. They ranked top-8 in that category the three seasons prior. 1 seed. 32 NFL teams, 32 looming free agent decisions: Which players will return to their team? He fell into a situation where he will be the unquestioned Day One WR1 for the Falcons. 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. No matter who's throwing the football, Pickens will undoubtedly make plays. Jackson's estimated return is two to four weeks, which means he could miss back-to-back division games against the Raiders and Chiefs to open the season. Cook's departure frees up 80-plus targets, which could lead to some monster efforts for the South Alabama product. Bold prediction for 2022: Smith-Schuster will have more than 100 receptions. Even after running 200 fewer routes than Emmanuel Sanders and Cole Beasley, Davis had the second-highest WR3 finish rate on the Bills. I expect a similar target share or more in 2022, with major touchdown progression to show off. -- Mike Triplett, The Pats won 10 games last season. Daniel Dopp: Dawson Knox That might be asking a lot in a loaded AFC, especially with promising QB Mac Jones adjusting without former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels while learning a new offense. 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. 10. This season will be a positive if Wilson improves significantly in every area and leaves no doubt that he has the talent, durability and mental makeup to lead the Jets to a championship. If he does that and the Niners stay healthy, they believe they can return to the Super Bowl. -- Mike Triplett, Their star power makes them thin, and the injury factor has me leaning Under But there's a lot to love about this team, so I wouldn't be shocked if they rack up a lot of wins, either. Take the shot on his upside at that price. Hurts' growing comfort in the system is leading to quicker decisions, and his accuracy has jumped up a notch as well. Tristan H. Cockcroft: Irv Smith Jr. Isaiah McKenzie will be the starting slot receiver for the Buffalo Bills. Bold prediction for 2022: Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph will be one of the top head-coaching candidates next offseason. The season will be a success if Justin Fields shows tangible signs of improvement. -- Getzenberg. Travis Etienne has a clear path to be this years DAndre Swift. Bateman has an excellent chance to finish as a top-20 fantasy receiver and could potentially finish in WR1 range. Could history repeat itself? Bold prediction for 2022: Rookie Desmond Ridder will replace Marcus Mariota as the starting QB in Week 6. -- Bowen. Granted, the Steelers have an uncertain QB . In a new offense under O'Connell, plus an explosive group at the skill spots, Minnesota is going to score points this season. But Tagovailoa goes much later, meaning that you get the receivers' production baked in, but with much less risk. The starting five had only 21 game reps together in the preseason, and it didn't look good. His only real target competition is Kyle Pitts, but it's easy to picture both of those two having a 25-percent target share. Joe Kaiser: Justin Fields, Chicago Bears 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. And with a softer schedule, the Colts are primed to finish with one of the top records in the AFC. -- 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). Fantasy football: NFL's 10 most intriguing second-year players for 2022. 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. Former first-round pick Noah Igbinoghene did not take the step forward the Dolphins hoped for this summer and would represent a clear target for opposing offenses if he had to start games this season. 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 . video. 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. Breakouts. The defensive front seven and the offensive line will dictate the Steelers' success this season. He did that playing in a limited role behind Emmanuel Sanders for much of the year. -- 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. The success of the line hinges on Stanley, who was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Aug. 26. Bold prediction for 2022: Safety Jaquan Brisker will lead all rookies in interceptions. Let's get started with the Arizona Cardinals and go in alphabetical order: Jump to a team: 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. He's a vertical threat who can generate yardage after the catch and win contested catches. -- 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. -- 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. Ja'Marr Chase. Adams is the best receiver in the NFL, and he's also the best player who will be debuting with a new team. -- Matt Bowen, The Panthers went 5-12 last season, and they have gone under their preseason win total in each year under Rhule. But he hasn't done enough in Pete Carroll's view to overtake former Wilson backup Geno Smith, who will start Week 1. I do not see a losing season, so I will take the Over -- Doug Kezirian. Kyle Soppe: Kyler Murray 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. With the 2022 NFL season now officially in the books, all eyes turn toward the 2023 NFL Draft. He looked like his old self again in camp, but his two injuries will be something to monitor as they get him back in the lineup. 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. Pierce has breakout upside on volume alone, but seeing him run well paired with the rave reviews he's receiving from training camp, and there is a lot to like here. 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. Steven Pintado (The Fantasy Coaches), Jerry Jeudy (WR DEN) New league weeks start every Thursday with TNF kickoff. -- Bowen, McKenzie is in line for a big season. Keith Lipscomb: Joe Burrow Kmet saw a total of just 12 red zone targets last year, with only six end zone targets. While Prescott is fine, will his offensive line be fine? Bold prediction for 2022: Myles Garrett will win Defensive Player of the Year. Keith Lipscomb: James Conner -- 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. Burrow didn't add much with his legs (118 yards, 2 TDs), and that will need to change just to offset inevitable YPA regression to the mean. 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. The season will be a success if the Eagles win the division and at least one playoff game. -- Rob Demovsky, It's been more than 19 months since he tore his ACL, and that left knee is still an issue. Field Yates: Logan Thomas. 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. And he failed to log a single touchdown. There are two big reasons for this. -- Eric Karabell, With continuity on their coaching staff, the Lions have continued to add offensive and defensive playmakers and upgrade Jared Goff's O-line. George Pickens has received a lot of offseason hype and for good reason. That is a role that has seen at least 106 targets in each of the past three seasons. Kadarius Toney averaged 2.2 yards per route ran last season and had a 30-percent target share when he was on the field. Lets not forget that Davis should expect a heavy dose of red zone looks with his bigger-bodied frame. 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. With the acknowledgement that there are no perfect options in an unprecedented and difficult time such as this, here is the status of NFL Fantasy Football scoring for Week 17. -- Bowen, Osborn stood out throughout training camp, even while sharing the field with superstar Justin Jefferson. 1Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers. Daniel Dopp: Derek Carr, QB, Las Vegas Raiders When asked recently about the pecking order behind Lazard, Rodgers said: "There's definitely some guys that you feel really good about. The season will be a success if the Patriots register at least one playoff win. 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 can be a big factor as a downfield option or in the red zone. With schemed fronts and twists/stunts, Lawson has the power and closing speed to win matchups. He hasn't done that so far. With Samuel, Kittle and Aiyuk among the 49ers' receiving playmakers, the dual-threat quarterback will add a vertical element to the 49ers' offense. Reed, can change that. Michael Carter is a very talented back who could have standalone value even if Hall remains healthy. Joe Kaiser: Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins Joe Kaiser: Cordarrelle Patterson No more excuses. -- Doug Kezirian. -- Bowen. Quarterback Tom Brady called his comeback after a 40-day retirement "unfinished business." Those players are all great, but the middle to later rounds is when everyone is really searching for a. Sure, he hasn't done so much in his NFL career, but last season he finished inside the top four in completion percentage and yards per attempt on throws of at least 20 air yards. -- Rothstein. Cole Kmet (TE CHI) Another big season for Simmons should lead to a multiyear deal worth more than $100 million total. Pierce's vision, along with his explosiveness to power through defenders, is eye-popping. Mike Clay: Drake London, Atlanta Falcons Kyle Pitts, Jalen Hurts, Travis Etienne, Breece Hall, Michael Pittman, Marquise Brown. Without a true fit as an in-line tight end for McDaniel's system, the Dolphins will move Gesicki. "It seemed like everything had slowed down for him and he was getting the ball out on time," he said. Despite the extra game, Diggs. Matt Bowen: Tyrion Davis-Price, San Francisco 49ers Field Yates: Drake London. We projected stats for 544 starts by 37 QBs: Who will wear the 2022 passing crown? He has remained the Jets' top playmaker this summer. 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. Drake London was my top rookie receiver coming into the draft and he remains it after. -- Bowen, Greenard flashed the ability to get to the quarterback in 2021, as he netted eight sacks in 12 games. The 2022 NFL season kicks off Thursday night, when the reigning Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams host the Buffalo Bills (8:20 p.m., NBC). Deebo Samuel. Brown and Antonio Brown. Mike Clay: Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers -- 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. But Graham is currently a free agent, opening the door for Kmet to smash in 2022. Mills will continue to develop and open some eyes this season. Kyle Soppe: Javonte Williams, Denver Broncos For more of their insight, be sure to follow each pundit on Twitter (click their names above) and visit their respective sites. 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. Describe the QB situation in three words: HOF to meh. -- 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. -- 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. Oweh is primed to become the first Ravens defender to record double-digit sacks since Terrell Suggs in 2017. His new team, the Colts are primed to finish with one of the top with... 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