The one key difference between those two is their situations. Matt Bowen: Trey Lance The team would like nothing more than for Trubisky to succeed and nurture Kenny Pickett along. -- Bowen, McKenzie is in line for a big season. 1 receiver after playing as the No. -- Brady Henderson, The rookie is trying to make it back by Week 1 following a mid-August hernia procedure. -- Bowen, Gilmore is completely healthy for the first time in two years, and his improved health resulted in a dominant showing during training camp. Field Yates: Gabriel Davis, WR, Buffalo Bills -- Paul Gutierrez. Their defense and surrounding offensive talent should help lighten the load. Bold prediction for 2022: Mayfield will sign a contract extension with Carolina in December. Stephania Bell: Darren Waller, Las Vegas Raiders Dotson will play a key role in the offense, finally giving Washington an outside receiver to complement Terry McLaurin. The third-year quarterback enters a pivotal season -- after which Miami will have to decide whether to pick up his fifth-year option -- but he does so with three-time All-Pro Hill, the NFL's record-holder for rookie receptions in Waddle, a revamped backfield and an offensive-minded coach in Mike McDaniel. Don't be surprised if Pitts is pushing for the top five -- and maybe higher -- among tight ends this season. Mike Clay: Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets But Samuel soon started practicing daily and looks like the player he was in Carolina two years ago, when he finished with 1,051 combined yards from scrimmage. Mike Clay: Miles Sanders -- Bowen, The rookie is dealing with a sprained right MCL. An improved offense should get Sanders more opportunity to produce strong fantasy numbers. -- Eric Moody, Wentz is an upgrade at the QB position and has a lot of athletic and talented players around him to work with. Eric Karabell: Travis Etienne Jr. How long will it take? -- Doug Kezirian. He will also start the season on the PUP list, meaning he is out for at least the first four games of the season. Rashod Batemans runway is clear, and hes ready for takeoff. 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. -- 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. Sometimes its a rookie in a good landing spot. Mike Clay: Drake London, Atlanta Falcons The Lawrence breakout is coming; its just a matter of when. Field Yates: DK Metcalf, Seattle Seahawks. Most importantly, he has been healthy. 2022 NFL Draft Central. Bold prediction for 2022: The Bills will win Super Bowl LVII. The jury is still out in regard to Tua Tagovailoa -- especially playing behind a suspect offensive line. If that seems hyperbolic, it's not. The Panthers have mismanaged the quarterback position during Rhule's time in charge. The offense will click more, and they should have enough to make a legitimate title run. The season will be a success if Ryan Tannehill reverts back to the QB who was one of the league's best comeback players in 2019. 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. Plus, the upside if he stays healthy is that he can finish as a top-15 RB. -- 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. Look for Joseph to be one of the top candidates after his Arizona defense registers top-10 numbers this season. Tristan H. Cockcroft: Allen Robinson II 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. Remember: The Cowboys have six regular-season games in December and January. Edmonds should not only get his share of work on the ground, but he should also be heavily involved in the passing game. Recovering from another knee injury, which could cost him a game or two, Wilson must eliminate the emerging narrative that he's injury prone. He's also a deft pass-catcher who connected with former college teammate and current Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence on 95 passes for 1,083 yards and seven receiving TDs from 2018 to 2020. The Cowboys are asking a lot of Prescott, but that is what's expected of a $40 million quarterback. -- Liz Loza, This is their time. -- 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). His timeline to return in unknown. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Fantasy football sleepers, busts and breakouts for 2022, 2023 NFL combine preview: 15 future fantasy football stars to watch, Out of dark, Rodgers vows decision coming soon, Bucs to cut Fournette; RB says it was his request, Giants plan to release WR Golladay, source says, Commanders release QB Wentz after one season, Cards' Gannon: Murray 'on schedule' with rehab, Sources: Ex-Raiders QB Carr has visit with Jets, RB Jones reworking deal to stay with Packers. 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. -- Bowen, Osborn stood out throughout training camp, even while sharing the field with superstar Justin Jefferson. 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. London is the best bet to be this year's breakout rookie receiver. Daniel Dopp: Dawson Knox -- Demovsky, With all the focus on rookies Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs, the veteran Watkins will actually start the season ahead of them on the receiver depth chart. Bold prediction for 2022: Etienne will catch 60 passes in Doug Pederson's offense. Most important discovery at camp: Saquon Barkley is back. Isiah Pacheco has had a lot of hype out of Chiefs camp and has played with the ones in the preseason. However, it's the fundamentally sound defense -- with three levels of playmakers, including new offseason addition Von Miller -- that will close out games for Buffalo on the postseason stage. Tristan H. Cockcroft: Trey Lance, San Francisco 49ers -- Bowen. -- Bowen, Because of the presence of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, there aren't many targets for other players in Miami's offense, but Ezukanma, a fourth-round pick in April, has a real shot at becoming the Dolphins' No. Davis flexed his vast potential when he set an NFL record with four receiving touchdowns in a playoff game last season and with the departure of Emmanuel Sanders, he now has a chance to be a near-every-down player for the Bills. He fell to a position where he could easily lead all rookies in touches. Howard and Gronkowski combined for 110 targets, 937 yards and seven touchdowns last season. The veteran has the pass-catching ability and target frame to produce as receiving option for multiple other teams. 2022 NFL draft by team. -- Doug Kezirian. Trey Lance is my favorite breakout player at the quarterback position. Field Yates: Logan Thomas. 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. But what if Elliott has a terrific season? Prescott and Elliott will struggle in an offense that will be missing Amari Cooper. The new regime has already declined his fifth-year option, meaning Jones is a free agent at the end of the season. -- Eric Moody. Jeudy is one of those wide receivers coming into 2022 worth chancing a reach for. He has the arm, but he has to be better at reading coverage and playing within the structure of the offense. Jalen Hurts, Deebo Samuel and Cordarrelle Patterson were just a few players who broke out in a big way for fantasy managers last year. SEA | TB | TEN | WSH. Will the Philadelphia Eagles win the NFC East? -- 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. Lawrence has all the tools to be an above-average passer, and he offers rushing upside, too. Gilmore will turn 32 on Sept. 19, but so far, he doesn't look his age. Bold prediction for 2022: Miami will trade tight end Mike Gesicki before the November deadline. Despite being a volume ball carrier, he has home run ability and can still wear down opposing defenses, and he will remain a big focus of the Titans' offense. -- Pryor, Pickens will be an instant playmaker for the offense. 2. After another year of leading one of the NFL's best offenses, Leftwich will have his pick of the top jobs available in 2023. His skill set allows him to break away from defensive backs and linebackers, and his lack of touchdowns last season feels like an aberration. Mike Clay: Allen Robinson II, Los Angeles Rams -- 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. Top 2023 NFL free agents at key fantasy football positions. 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. Bold prediction for 2022: AJ Dillon will lead the Packers in rushing yards. In 2021, Fields rushed for 420 yards -- and two scores -- in just 12 games played. Matt Bowen: James Conner Many did foresee Hurts' (who finished sixth in fantasy. Most important discovery at camp: RB Dameon Pierce is going to be a force. Can the Lions fix their defense? At times with the Bears, Trubisky showed real grit, and with the style of the Tomlin offense, we could see a thats more like it scenario from the former first-round draft pick. This year, he will be the No. Tristan H. Cockcroft: Travis Etienne Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars 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. Derek Brown (FantasyPros). -- Cimini, Impact newcomer: Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, CB, The Jets allowed the eighth-highest passer rating (99.9) on targets to wide receivers, per NFL Next Gen Stats. -- Barshop, The right tackle is going into the final season of the four-year, $32.5 million contract extension he signed in 2018. Kyle Soppe: Trey Lance 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. Bold prediction for 2022: The Giants will struggle again, which means they will draft Alabama QB Bryce Young in 2023. 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, Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson, Dalvin Cook and the Vikings' offense should be great this season, but their defense should not be overlooked. Bold prediction for 2022: The Patriots will miss the playoffs. In year two, we saw him flash his fantasy potential with his rushing ability but saw that his passing ability still needed work. Darrisaw looked comfortable and appears to be the least of the concerns along the Vikings' offensive line. touchdowns in 15 games and is one to watch in the years ahead as a potential breakout star . -- Eric Moody, This is not a strong team. But Tagovailoa goes much later, meaning that you get the receivers' production baked in, but with much less risk. Bet on traits and skill with the rookie here. Tristan H. Cockcroft: Rondale Moore, Arizona Cardinals The rookie out of Georgia will rack up the touchdown catches this season. The dynamic in San Francisco is expected to change in 2022, and assuming Lance is the Week 1 starter, he's undervalued as QB13. But if you are looking for a guy primed for a big jump, that's Jeudy. Love the talent, hate the price. And he failed to log a single touchdown. The first and most obvious is. The season will be a success if Justin Fields shows tangible signs of improvement. 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. Steven Pintado (The Fantasy Coaches), Mitch Trubisky (QB PIT) But the remade defense, under new coordinator Patrick Graham, has to show up and keep games manageable. Brady is still Brady, and there is no counting him out, even if he is facing more difficult opposing quarterbacks than last season. In Eberflus' system, Brisker can play top down on the ball and create disruption in the middle of the field. Field Yates: Noah Fant. Listed below are some high-end breakout candidates that I target in drafts: Kyle Pitts, Jalen Hurts, Travis Etienne, Breece Hall, Michael Pittman, Marquise Brown. 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. 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. 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. 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. Joe Kaiser: Darnell Mooney, WR, Chicago Bears Matt Bowen: Tyrion Davis-Price, San Francisco 49ers After a wild offseason, we will finally have answers to some of this season's biggest questions. Bold prediction for 2022: The Colts will secure the No. Cook's departure frees up 80-plus targets, which could lead to some monster efforts for the South Alabama product. They are talented and stacked at every position. -- 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. Our featured pundits are here to tackle that very question! AP Photo/Derick Hingle . -- 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. Herbert is elite and they have improved their defense. With suboptimal quarterback play, Chubb, Hunt and Amari Cooper can accomplish only so much. Tannehill's four red zone interceptions last year were the most in the league, as well. The Rams had turnover at two positions on the offensive line this offseason, including left tackle Andrew Whitworth, who retired after the Rams' Super Bowl LVI victory. "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. 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. Throughout camp, he looked primed for another step to enter the upper echelon of pass-rushers. The foot injury he suffered last year might hamper Henry's efficiency and durability entering the season, but I still see him as one of the game's most dominant players. Wan'Dale Robinson is a great hedge in case Toney's injury hampers him. There will be few games this season in which the Bears won't be underdogs. In addition, the schedule also looks challenging late in the season, with two games against the Bills and one versus the defending AFC champion Bengals. They have to keep Wilson out of harm's way, and he has to be willing to get the ball out more quickly than he has at times previously in his career. They want to see if he can generate even more interceptions with more snaps, but this could also make him more vulnerable in the open field as a tackler. Inside the Lions' facility, his growing popularity has earned the nickname "Rodrigo," and he has become a star on HBO's "Hard Knocks." Mike Clay: Joe Burrow The Eagles will also compete for the NFC's No. Nico Collins, WR, Texans (Bye Week: 6) Collins had a solid rookie season, finishing second on the Texans in receptions (33) and yards (446), along with one touchdown. Joe Kaiser: Ken Walker III, Seattle Seahawks There's no injury, so to speak." -- Eric Moody, Coach Mike Tomlin has not had a losing season in 15 years with the Steelers. Hunt is too important to the Browns' offense. 2 pass-catcher in it could have a legitimate shot at a top-20 season. A healthy Jameis Winston and Michael Thomas will help the team this season. Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros), Gabriel Davis screams breakout season for the 2022 year. 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. Howard's departure opens up a larger workload for Brate in 2022. 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