Ryan will be the fifth starting quarterback in as many years for the Colts, and reaction to his change of locale has been mostly tepid. That said, there are several reasons to expect bigger things in 2023 from the 24-year-old sophomore. 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. Get started >>. There are difference-makers on defense here, too. Could history repeat itself? Bold prediction for 2022: Pollard will replace Elliott as the Cowboys' lead back. A healthy Jameis Winston and Michael Thomas will help the team this season. 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. Tristan H. Cockcroft: Travis Etienne Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars Bold prediction for 2022: The Patriots will miss the playoffs. He has already shown his chops at training camp and earned a reputation for good footwork, impressive hands and otherworldly body control. -- Eric Woodyard. Bold prediction for 2022: The Vikings will finish with the top scoring offense. -- Erin Dolan. Mar 1, 2023. If there is a player that fits the idea of breakout, you cannot avoid the glaringly obvious choice of Jerry Jeudy of the Broncos. Joe Kaiser: Darren Waller Mike Clay: Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers 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. Obviously, I can play with Cobby [Randall Cobb] in my sleep, and when he's healthy, he's a premier slot receiver in the league, [and] I feel better with Sammy." Olave stands out among the six receivers selected in Round 1. It's a big part of why Patrick Mahomes led the NFL in passing yards that came after the catch last season. Elliott's diminishing speed and production will force the Cowboys to turn to Pollard by the end of October. "I thought he was at the top of his game and that's a great development for us." Tristan H. Cockcroft: Cordarrelle Patterson, Atlanta Falcons 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. Adams is the best receiver in the NFL, and he's also the best player who will be debuting with a new team. Smith had the edge from the jump thanks to his experience in Shane Waldron's system and hasn't relinquished it. The season will be a success if second-year QB Zach Wilson makes a leap. Sometimes its a rookie in a good landing spot. 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. 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. -- Doug Kezirian. Terrell and Casey Hayward. I wouldn't be surprised if the Jets begin the season 0-9. His issue has been bad choices at quarterback. " Gabriel Davis screams breakout season for the 2022 year. The second-year wideout has received glowing reviews during camp and projects to work as a complement to Brandin Cooks. With schemed fronts and twists/stunts, Lawson has the power and closing speed to win matchups. -- Teicher, Fantasy breakout candidate: JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, Smith-Schuster could draw upwards of 120 looks in an offense with more than 250 vacated targets. -- Erin Dolan. 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. 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. Pickens could supplant Chase Claypool and be the second target in the Steelers offense. -- Erin Dolan. You can find their picks below, and their analysis and insight on a selection of players they felt most passionate about in each category. Draft a league now and start fresh with a 0-0 record and a shortened schedule. Bold prediction for 2022: Lamar Jackson will not sign a new deal this season. No other player comes with as much fantasy nerve to draft than Saquon Barkley. In an offense leaning on the run game, look for Dillon to emerge as the lead ball carrier this season. Bold prediction for 2022: The Seahawks will lead the NFL in rushing. Having that kind of familiarity -- Brown and Murray throw often in the offseason -- should help Brown hit the ground running in Week 1. Stephania Bell: Darren Waller, Las Vegas Raiders That designation is a sign Kmet is due for a fantasy breakout. 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. -- 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). A run-first offense for the Ravens wont stop Bateman from soaring in 2022. The veteran has the pass-catching ability and target frame to produce as receiving option for multiple other teams. -- Eric Moody. -- 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. Brown's ability to operate over the middle and create after the catch is making Hurts' job easier. -- Doug Kezirian. -- 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. The top 15 RBs in terms of total points last season scored, on average, 12.1 touchdowns, and the presence of Gordon on this roster, not to mention a potentially more open offense to cater to Wilson, makes it tough to assume Williams reaches that threshold. 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. 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. Daniel Dopp: Dawson Knox How will that impact his play -- and that of the defense -- when he does return? New league weeks start every Thursday with TNF kickoff. In fantasy football and the NFL, year three is typically when we see players break out. Most important discovery at camp: Atlanta's secondary might be really talented -- and deep. Most important discovery at camp: Kyle Philips emerged as the top slot receiver and punt returner. Projected draft round: 6th. But this is really about new coach Dennis Allen's defense. Inside the Lions' facility, his growing popularity has earned the nickname "Rodrigo," and he has become a star on HBO's "Hard Knocks." Los Angeles starts with one of its toughest tests of the season on the same night it will unveil the Super Bowl LVI banner: Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills. Bold prediction for 2022: Etienne will catch 60 passes in Doug Pederson's offense. -- Gutierrez, Fantasy breakout candidate: Derek Carr, QB, Despite his previous reputation as a checkdown king, Carr recorded 142 deep-ball attempts over the past two seasons. 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). But why? Despite the nauseating circumstances around him, its Etiennes time to shine. -- McManus, Fantasy breakout candidate: Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Last season, Gainwell averaged 19 fantasy points per game in his best four games. -- Anita Marks. Eric Moody: Amari Cooper Those players are all great, but the middle to later rounds is when everyone is really searching for a. Look for the team to re-sign Mayfield to a multiple-year extension after the veteran jump-starts the offense this season. The Ravens traded away Marquise Brown in the offseason, leaving Bateman as their clear No. After another year of leading one of the NFL's best offenses, Leftwich will have his pick of the top jobs available in 2023. Olave is an especially good choice in dynasty formats. Davis fits the bill. Liz Loza: Mike Gesicki, Miami Dolphins Brady is still Brady, and there is no counting him out, even if he is facing more difficult opposing quarterbacks than last season. Even if he misses time, on a per-game basis, he is very likely to outlive his draft cost. If that seems hyperbolic, it's not. 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. -- 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. 1. 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: AJ Dillon will lead the Packers in rushing yards. In Los Angeles, he'll take over the veteran TE role that Jared Cook filled in 2021. Travis Etienne has a clear path to be this years DAndre Swift. As a rookie, Bateman dropped just two of 68 targets, and he showed upside over the final month of the season, posting 100 receiving yards in one contest, a touchdown and a game with double-digit targets. He will immediately join Lamar Jackson and Hurts as the best rushing QBs. Hunt is too important to the Browns' offense. Daniel Dopp: James Conner A starting role should increase his floor, while his fantasy ceiling remains sky-high in a high-powered offense. -- Anita Marks. -- Rich Cimini. 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. The season will be a success if quarterback Davis Mills takes the next step. One challenge is deciphering how much the defensive success was a result of the Patriots' offense experiencing its own "growing pains." He had a strong preseason, and in this offense, everyone else has already broken out. Robinson is shifty and can operate out of the slot. Bold prediction for 2022: Kyle Shanahan will win NFL Coach of the Year. Describe the QB situation in three words: Future is now? Davis brings a ton of upside in that role. The defensive front seven and the offensive line will dictate the Steelers' success this season. -- Louis-Jacques. Every season since his blockbuster rookie campaign in 2018 . 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. Simmons caught fire last season, posting a career-high 8.5 sacks in the regular season and three of the Titans' nine sacks in their divisional playoff loss to the Bengals. Chicago hasn't put Fields in position to succeed yet, but if he can prove he is the right player to build around, the Bears will take a step toward solving their chronic quarterback issues. Carson Wentz has issues -- he can be inaccurate and make questionable decisions under duress. He is in line for upward of 90 targets, with 10% to 15% of them in the red zone. Can Russell Wilson take his new team, the Denver Broncos, to the playoffs? He'll see the necessary volume to push past Aaron Jones in rushing totals. -- Eric Moody. -- 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. Joe Kaiser: Cordarrelle Patterson Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio are back for another special edition of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast! The Bears will be leaning on his contributions to turn around a secondary that struggled mightily last season. His timeline to return in unknown. The Cowboys are asking a lot of Prescott, but that is what's expected of a $40 million quarterback. Pierce ran strong that night, breaking two tackles with 42 of his 49 yards coming after contact. But he also has the speed to separate and win downfield. -- 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. "A very minor procedure. First, there is a narrative that Tagovailoa cannot throw a deep ball. With Davante Adams departing in the offseason, the Packers wide receiver core has become a curious one for fantasy football enthusiasts. 32 NFL teams, 32 looming free agent decisions: Which players will return to their team? Wentz still has a strong arm and seems comfortable in Washington -- he also has much to prove. Per Matt Harmons Reception Perception work, Batemans success rate was in the 85th percentile against zone coverage and the 81st percentile versus press. -- Jordan Raanan. Kyle Soppe: Jaylen Waddle In a preseason matchup against the Cowboys, Palmer caught three passes for 75 yards, including a contested over-the-shoulder 41-yard reception and an 18-yard catch-and-run touchdown. -- Laine, Fantasy breakout candidate: Cameron Brate, TE, The retirement of Gronkowski and O.J. -- Eric Karabell, It is difficult to be confident in the over with Watson out for 11 games and Brissett expected to start under center for the Browns. 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). -- Rob Demovsky, It's been more than 19 months since he tore his ACL, and that left knee is still an issue. Describe the QB situation in three words: DJ's last chance. Unlike Hurts, who had a rookie head coach and unproven supporting cast, Lance will have one of the best play-callers in the league, along with a very talented cast around him. I expect the O-line to be healthier and the defense to be slightly better with the talent added to the secondary. Will Derek Carr and Davante Adams dominate the passing game for the Las Vegas Raiders? Richard Savill (Fantasy Six Pack), Trevor Lawrence (QB JAC) With suboptimal quarterback play, Chubb, Hunt and Amari Cooper can accomplish only so much. Gabe Davis is the only player in NFL history to have over 200 yards and four touchdowns in a playoff game. The former Ohio State standout will show more refinement and technique, racking up big sack numbers a year after suffering a right knee injury. Its difficult to project James Robinson to be 100%. It is true that a table set with fine offensive cutlery has led to fantasy disappointments before, but Russell Wilson has just too much of the ideal pedigree that provides a chemistry to power this offense. 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. -- Trotter, Describe the QB situation in three words: Potentially a mess, Deshaun Watson is suspended for 11 games. Luckily for you drafters, there are plenty of those, as well. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Both tight ends finished 2021 as top-10 options at the position in fantasy points per game. Derek Brown (FantasyPros). Then when Hopkins gets back, the Cardinals will have one of the best receiving duos in the NFL. Eric Moody: Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles Mike Clay: Joe Burrow Sanders was lead back in the offense, even in a committee when he was on the field. 2022 NFL Draft: Day 2 fantasy football recap. Fantasy Baseball Sleepers 2023. The season will be a success if the Bills win the Super Bowl. For more of their insight, be sure to follow each pundit on Twitter (click their names above) and visit their respective sites. 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. In 2021, 95% of his rushing yards came after contact the highest mark in the NFL. -- Erin Dolan. He can be a disruptive force for a Jets defense that will feature some young talent this season. 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. Jimmy Garoppolo is staying in San Francisco, at least for now. Take advantage as he is pure upside when on the field. The 49ers held onto quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, but Shanahan will win Coach of the Year because of the development of his replacement, Trey Lance. The surgically repaired right ankle is not an issue. -- Terrell, Contract-year player: Marcus Davenport, DE, He is playing out his fifth-year option, and the main concern is his health. 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. 2 target for Josh Allen and the Bills from the start. -- Brady Henderson, The rookie is trying to make it back by Week 1 following a mid-August hernia procedure. I assume most drafters are scared off by the Dolphins' overcrowded backfield, but Edmonds has impressed this summer and seems to have emerged as the guy they'll count on most -- in his usual pass-catching role and maybe more. Eric Moody: Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders "Rare" as in here is the list of players who have ever done that: LaDainian Tomlinson, Jim Brown, Adrian Peterson and Emmitt Smith. Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Advice: Targets Before NFL Free Agency, Ideal NFL Free Agency Landing Spots: Running Backs (2023 Fantasy Football), 2023 NFL Free Agent Running Backs: Kareem Hunt (Fantasy Football), Breakout Running Backs to Draft: Kenneth Walker III (2023 Fantasy Football), 10 Most Important Players of the Offseason (2023 Fantasy Football), Dynasty Rookie Draft Advice: Players to Avoid (2023 Fantasy Football), No, I'm a California resident looking for the California Consumer Privacy Act form. -- Liz Loza, This is their time. This really is the last opportunity for Daniel Jones to prove to the Giants that he's their franchise quarterback. -- Bowen. He has the arm, but he has to be better at reading coverage and playing within the structure of the offense. But Toney also passes the eye test, as not many humans have his combination of speed and shiftiness. Stretch the seams, work the outside matchups and win in the red zone. Etienne has RB1 upside right now, but he's going in flex range. I haven't bought in on this team under Rhule despite the addition of Mayfield and McCaffrey returning to the field. -- Wagoner, Ward battled a muscle strain in the middle of camp, but before that, he looked every bit the part of the No. Coach Nick Sirianni said the joint practices with the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 24 were Jalen Hurts' best practices since Sirianni arrived in Philadelphia. Joe Kaiser: Jerry Jeudy As the lead runner in one of the league's best offenses, Akers is primed for a full-season breakout. Will his receiving corps be fine? Najee Harris. But Washington owns the NFL's worst combined Total QBR over the past four seasons with 10 different starting quarterbacks. Edge rushers Maxx Crosby and Chandler Jones will feast so long as the retooled secondary -- with new cornerbacks Rock Ya-Sin and Anthony Averett -- can cover -- Gutierrez, Adams is the best receiver in the NFL, and rejoining his old Fresno State running mate in Carr -- along with a modern playcaller in Josh McDaniels -- is expected to pay off with another playoff appearance. 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. Kenneth Gainwell ran well in the preseason, while Miles Sanders continues to miss time due to injury. At the heart of their season was Christian Kirk proving everyone wrong who said the Jaguars. Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio are back for a special new edition of the NFL Fantasy Q&A show! The Commanders' defense, under pressure after a poor season, will need his playmaking. Quick Hits: There is a tier of QB2s that bring a lot of breakout upside. So is the calf strain that limited his movement from the middle of last season and the left shoulder injury that required minor surgery in the offseason. 3 in Arizona behind DeAndre Hopkins and Larry Fitzgerald. -- Bowen. -- 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. -- 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. -- Mike Triplett, The Jets could potentially have 13 starters who are either rookies or second-year players. 10. If it's Pitts, then yes. Yes, Burrow is emerging as one of the league's top quarterbacks, but that has yet to translate to the high-end QB1 fantasy output that his ADP suggests. -- Matt Bowen, Not the rosiest offseason, but they have a dynamic offense, and it's hard to defend with just one week of preparation. Stephania Bell: Matt Ryan video. He has had a strong start to his career and is coming off a 1,000-yard season. 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. 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. NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF 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. 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. -- Cronin, Fantasy breakout candidate: Justin Fields, QB, Fields has an opportunity to produce lower-end QB1 numbers in a new offensive system that will cater to his dual-threat traits. He hasn't done that so far. The addition of defensive playmakers will give Staley's unit a boost, but it's the high-octane offense, led by Herbert, that gets L.A. to the doorstep of Super Bowl LVII. 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