Its tough to rely on Daniel Jones to throw you passes, but Toneys upside makes him a value pick at his ADP in both formats. Finding heavy sleepers in Fantasy Football has become more difficult. Alongside Jaylen Waddle, Mike Gesickiand newcomer Chase Edmonds, Tua is primed for a breakout. Coming into this season, The Chargers feature one of the league's most explosive offenses and have a clear hole behind, He does add value as a handcuff in the Chargers backfield, as Ekeler has missed seven games over the past two years. Theres no denying Aiyuks talent/production when given the opportunity, and theres a chance he could form a special downfield connection with Lances rocket arm. Jump-cut ability is a big plus. Moore did put up 35.2 PPR points in his first two games operating out of the slot. Justin Fields has plummeted to QB18 in early best ball ADP. Others arent likely to be rostered out of the gates in most leagues (Romeo Doubs, Kenny Pickett, Zamir White), but they have plenty of in-case-of-injury upside. 8 Fantasy Football Playoff Stashes for 2022: Samaje Perine, James Cook, and Darius Slayton. Fantasy Football Running Back Sleepers Rachaad White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers No Gronk, gimpy Godwin, dusty Julio, and three banged-up offensive linemen. Now, Tua will almost certainly have fewer than the 355 rushing yards that Smith recorded that year, but the framework is there for Tagovailoa to succeed. Take the chance on a suppressed Aiyuk, who wont cost nearly the arm and leg that Deebo will cost to draft. -- JA, Williams (knee) will begin his NFL career on the sidelines, but once hes back healthy, he could very well surpass Amon-Ra St. Brown in becoming the Lions most consistent fantasy option. Of those five RBs, only one , Right now, hes being drafted right around, Rounding out this group of late-round rookie RBs is Spiller, who. -- NM, While having Carson Wentz throwing can limit your fantasy ceiling, Dotsons floor appears to be fairly stable in his rookie season. Jones played so well down the stretch in 2021 that he earned himself a three-year, $30 million deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Running backs drafted on Day 2 or earlier that have averaged at least 30 receiving yards/gm in their final college seasons: Saquon Barkley, David Johnson, Joe Mixon, Antonio Gibson, Najee Harris, Travis Etienne Jr. and Rachaad White , Andrew Erickson (@AndrewErickson_) May 2, 2022. If Mayfield can win the job, he should be able to put up good numbers with a pair of talented WRs and one of the best receiving backs in the game. The last three rookie QBs to do so? Always seems to be gaining ground toward the open hole. Youve probably circled some of the players on this list, too (Kenneth Walker III, Irv Smith Jr., Treylon Burks), but theyre still far from the top tier at their positions. Hardman, in particular, has played with Mahomes for three years and while his target numbers have grown each year, he has yet to be overly successful in his role. They all finished as top-12 fantasy quarterbacks in their second seasons, with the two former QBs finishing top six. Weve seen him be a consistent fantasy starter in the past, and at 27, its not as if hes past his prime. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER. He will contend with Smith-Schuster to become the Chiefs' WR1 and has the upside to be a WR2 for fantasy managers. Please check your email for a confirmation. The talent around him is decent, but Lawrence must play better. We shouldnt put a ton of faith into Hurst, but he could be a nice addition off of waivers. -- JA, Philly displayed some reasons for optimism in 21, ranking top 10 in yards allowed and net yards allowed per rushing attempt. Ancillary Jaguars WRs Zay Jones and Laviska Shenault are also intriguing fliers in the later rounds to take dart throws on in a pass-heavy attack. The former No. And this shouldnt be in the LAST round unless youre in a league without kickers and defenses, because you should be using your final two picks on D/STs and then on kickers. Especially considering the wide receivers going into Year 3 drafted in Round 2 who have eclipsed 170 targets since 2018 is a solid group to be associated with. Aaron Rodgers trusts Lazard after they have spent the last four seasons together, and their chemistry was on full display over the final five weeks of the 2021 regular season. -Ran behind an insanely dominant BYU offensive line over the past two seasons. Last season, Tagovailoa was a highly accurate QB who struggled to generate fantasy numbers on the ground, but he was successful through the air overall. Getsy should be able to build an offense more conducive to Fields mobility something he had success with at Mississippi State as its former OC. Spiller should be in striking distance of a 100-plus carry season and can function as the team's early-down back before he further develops his skills. He forced exactly 100 missed tackles during his time in College Station, which ranked second in the SEC since 2020. The 6-2, 204-pound speedster has a real shot to emerge as another one of those no-name wideouts Aaron Rodgers loves to target. Hurst could do the same thing this season after scoring eight touchdowns over the past two seasons in Atlanta. Were referring to players that we feel provide upside compared to their draft day cost, otherwise known as average draft position (ADP). --Nick Musial, 2022 RANKINGS TIERS & DRAFT STRATEGY:QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs, Allgeier has great instincts for a back with a 5-11, 224-pound frame. Hurst could legitimately improve his fantasy football ranking in one of the more explosive offenses in the league, though. Im not a believer in Cordarrelle Patterson repeating his 2021. He also averaged 56 rushing yards per game over his last six. -- Jovan Alford, Herbert made the most of his 103 carries and 16 targets in his rookie season, netting 4.2 yards per carry and hauling in 14 catches. Meyers' continuity with Mac Jones could give him the upper hand in the early weeks, setting him up as either a major draft steal or, at the very least, a sell-high trade candidate in the middle weeks of the season. Now, the model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, has revealed its Fantasy football rankings for Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season. With essentially no weapons, he averaged 17 fantasy per game and finished as the QB14 in PPG on the year. Williams ability to stretch the field could lead to Jared Goff chucking the pigskin deeper this season, as Goff was a Checkdown Charlie in his first season in Detroit (6.6 average intended air yards). Albeit a small sample size, Toneys elusiveness displayed at Florida carried over to the next level, as he led all WRs injuke rate(66.7 percent). Everyone is afraid of the situation in Chicago. Walkers early ADP of 90 is either a sign that most fairweather football fans have never heard of him or that Seattles offensive line and semi-jumbled backfield scares the crap out of everyone. Finding deep sleepers in Fantasy Football has gotten harder. Moores much more valuable in PPR leagues than he is in standard formats, as his average depth of target was just 3.3 yards (98th in NFL), and he isnt much of a threat in the red zone (eight targets in 2021) yet, but hes a big play waiting to happen and can be used in a variety of ways. Assuming Cook can receive 50% of the backfield targets in Buffalo, he could be a RB3. PFFs Fantasy Strength of Schedule (SoS) metric provides a league-wide, season-long view of opponent matchups for each fantasy position. Kirk ranked 13th with 1.80 yards per route run from the slot. Whites career receiving grade was superior to anybody from last years class as well. -- JA, Moore and the rest of the Chiefs wide receiver room are all boom-or-bust candidates in 2022, with a higher boom capacity given Patrick Mahomes is their QB. Rhamondre Stevenson experienced a very successful rookie season that should not be overlooked. He looks to be the de-facto No. With the weapons at his disposal, he doesn't have to improve that much to become a fantasy-relevant QB. At 6-3, 212 pounds, Jennings can be a real problem in the red zone. Hes a good cutter and very tough off tackles, but he lacks elite burst. However, Uzomah will be sharing snaps with Tyler Conklin, but he could still see similar targets. His role could become bigger this season as . The former Raider averaged a 25% target share, 10.7 half-point fantasy points per game (27th) and 12.8 expected half-point fantasy points per game (18th) in the teams final five games, including playoffs. -Acceleration is lacking. -Easy three-down projection. 25 attempts). -Vision is a plus. Shenault having a huge Year 3 wouldnt be all that strange to witness. The sleepers from 2018 were a hit, as some of the top players on the list were Phillip Lindsay, Chris Godwin . Spiller should be in. Smith-Schuster is coming off an injury-shortened season, and when he did play, he put forth one of the worst games of his career. Shenault looks the odd-man out as a carry-over from a previous regime, but dont be too quick to bury a player who is better than many perceive based on his team-leading 21% target rate per route run on 99 targets. -Costs himself yards by dancing too much. Obviously, comparing NFL to college statistics isn't the best, but Picketts 47.6% accuracy percentage on 20-plus-yard passes ranked eighth highest in the nation (min. White might not profile as a highlight-reel guy, but he has decent speed and vision for a 6-0, 214-pound back, and Tom Brady should get the most out of him. Take the chance on a suppressed Aiyuk, who wont cost nearly the arm and leg that Deebo will cost to draft. Fast forward to this season, Winston will improve those numbers with Thomas, Chris Olave, Jarvis Landry, and Marquez Callaway. The addition of DeVante Parker could eat into Meyers targets, but on the flip side, it will help decrease his ADP. Allgeier could pave his way to a decent role in a Falcons offense that doesnt have much to lose. The Colts have room for someone besides Michael Pittman to catch passes, and he could be the guy to do it. Pickett, in his final year at Pitt, posted a 9.7-yard average depth of target (aDOT) while Trubisky topped out at 9.4 in his second season in the NFL. Smith put up a QB6 overall finish along with 4,042 passing yards and 26 TDs. Finds work and eliminates threats. Value and opportunity are both hugely important in fantasy football, and looking at each team as opposed to each position gives you a unique insight into both. Is there room for a third wide receiver in the Chargers offense? Two-time All-Pro defensive back Marcus Peters suffered a torn ACL just days before the season kicked off, and fellow Pro Bowl corner Marlon Humphrey missed a chunk of games late in the season. Theres a high ceiling for Stevenson, especially if you ask former Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich. This offseason, the Steelers added George Pickens and Calvin Austin in the draft, as well as former Chicago Bear Anthony Miller to their receiver room. 2022 FANTASY SLEEPERS:QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs. He also averaged 56 rushing yards per game over his last six. 12 overall pick was Alabama QB Bryce Youngs go-to option last season, racking up 1,572 yards on 79 receptions and 15 TDs. --Sloan Piva, 2022 AUCTION VALUES (Standard & PPR):QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers | Overall. Fabiano's Fantasy Sleepers: Wide Receivers Updated SI Fantasy Staff Predictions: Top Sleepers, Rookies, Busts Our experts are fading on Russell Gage and showing more love for Chris Olave.. Both would have ranked in the top three in last years class. Hes no longer Julio Jones in his prime. -Runs like a power back, but at only 220- pounds, he wouldn't qualify as one in the NFL. Everything is in flux in the Cleveland passing game right now, and Bell has the talent to form an instant connection with whoever plays QB. Fields finished as a top-12 fantasy quarterback in his last four full games in 2021, averaging 21.7 fantasy points per game. Though many have praised Pollard's big-play skills, he was little more than second fiddle to Ezekiel Elliott in his three years at Dallas. He does add value as a handcuff in the Chargers backfield, as Ekeler has missed seven games over the past two years. The Chiefs took Moore with the 54th pick in this year's NFL Draft, and he enters the league with Patrick Mahomes by his side during his first year without Tyreek Hill. Draft picks, signings and veterans: Our NFL Nation reporters pick one fantasy sleeper from each of the 32 teams for the 2022 season. This is a list of my favorite 2022 fantasy football sleepers - underrated players who are going way later than they should (ADP end eighth round or lower.) By Tommy Garrett December 5, 2022 Jump around this article Click to show Someone on Green Bay will have to replace Davante Adams elite red-zone production, and Lazard looks to fit the mold at 6-foot-5. The same sentiment can be made for Whites 31% dominator rating and 3.33 offensive yards per snap over the past two seasons. Every season, we put ourselves through the exercise of naming one fantasy football sleeper from each team. It used to be easy! Cory Bonini's top fantasy football sleepers and fliers for 2022 myHuddle Custom Leagues Player Tracking Account Information Subscription Status Draft Guide Cheat Sheets Fantasy football projections Top 200 Overall Top 200 PPR Top 200 QB Heavy 10-Team Auction Cheat Sheet 12-Team Auction Cheat Sheet Keeper/Dynasty Cheat Sheet Inseason Whatever has clicked for Tony Finau should be bottled and sold in stores, because he has gone from talented underachiever to bona fide stud in the blink of an eye. One problem when building a case for Allgeier is his status as a Day 3 draft pick. Cons: Plus, the 27-year-old has played just 63 games over five NFL seasons (12.6 games per season). Toney was uber-efficient when on the field during his rookie season, ranking 17th among all WRs in yards per route run (2.13). -- JA, If theres a tight end who could skyrocket up the tight end rankings this season, its Smith Jr. Either way, Pickett has major boom-or-bust potential when he gets a chance to start, so dont be afraid to grab him/stash him if youre going ultra-cheap at QB. Sorry, no kickers. -Vision is a plus. The final week of the fantasy regular. Rankings noted using FantasyPros half-PPR Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) and Consensus ADP. Look out. and can function as the team's early-down back before he further develops his skills. Since 2010, only five running backs drafted past Round 3 have been impactful top-24 players. Lazard was the WR8 in PPR scoring on the back of 21 receptions for 290 receiving yards and five touchdowns. He missed all of last season due to a knee injury after having a solid 2020. The PFF Draft Guide had this about Spiller: Pros: The numbers were there last season when he played 17 points in 30 games. Winston averaged 17.2 FPPG (14th most) in seven games, so he was on the verge of being a low-end QB1 despite missing Michael Thomas. His 16% target share is bonkers for a running back at the college level, and it did wonders to generate his Day 2 draft capital. With the Steelers, Pickett wont be asked to run the ball much, but he has a good running back in Najee Harris to hand the ball off to. If Smith receives opportunities at the same frequency, he can become a bonafide TE1. Always seems to be gaining ground toward the open hole. 2 RB role for a strong offensive team. Jones will be a starter on the outside and inherit the wide receiver role previously occupied by, Especially considering the wide receivers going into Year 3 drafted in Round 2 who have eclipsed 170 targets since 2018 is a solid group to be associated with. Newton, Josh Allenand Robert Griffin. 1 in yards per route run (2.24) and second in receptions (43). For at least that period of time, Moore should operate from the slot, which is what he was drafted to do in the first place. His yards per route run increased substantially (2.16, 13th), and he averaged 13.1 PPR fantasy points per game as the WR24. Here it is. PFF's Fantasy Football Expected Points tool is primarily used for identifying potential over and undervalued players. The Dolphins brought in Mike McDaniel, who was able to make Jimmy Garoppolo a decent QB, as head coach. Hell be competing with Sam Darnold for the job during the summer. -- NM, A bruising beast of a 5-10, 220-pound back, Pierces highlight reel at Florida makes him look like a distant relative of Marshawn Lynch. Either way, Winston will have his duds, but he can boom with the best of them. 2022 STANDARD RANKINGS:QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers | Top 200| Superflex. But theres an outcome where he delivers massive upside should Lenny go down with an injury or revert to Fat Lenny. He boasts the third-highest yards after catch per reception among TEs and ran a 98th percentile 4.49-second 40-yard dash two years ago. While several rosters are deep with established talent in essentially every position group (Bengals), others are relatively thin across the board (Falcons). Uzomah score five touchdowns with the Bengals. The Falcons are entering a new era on offense following Matt Ryans departure and are completely restarting on both sides of the ball. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury recently said, he feels like he can step into Christian's role and play at a really high level inside there, and we do too. Doubs might be a year away from becoming a reliable fantasy producer, but hes still worthy of consideration in deeper leagues. -- JA, Dont worry about Bells 4.65 40-time as hes one of those guys who just makes plays when the lights are the brightest. -- SP, 2022 CONSISTENCY RATINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end, Mayfield has a chance to revamp his football career and fantasy stock in Carolina this season. Their target rate per route run was nearly identical (21%) during the second half of the season. -- NM, Not many know about Doubs, Green Bays fourth-round selection in this years draft out of Nevada. Kirk should stay kicked inside with the Jaguars after the team received little production from that position in 2021. -- NM. After fully escaping the Bill Belichick doghouse in Week 9, Stevenson earned top grades across the board. Kansas City leads the league in available targets, as 53 percent of last years looks have been vacated following the losses of Tyreek Hill, Byron Pringle, and Demarcus Robinson. In Week 1, Fields takes on the 49ers. The Chiefs have lost 53% of their targets from last season and are looking to fill that with a combination of Skyy, Juju Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman. 1 overall in separation rate (98th percentile) in 2021. This was hard enough as it was. He had 19 points in 26 games for the Wings last year and a point per game after he was dealt to Detroit in 2021. It happens to practically everyone in a fantasy football draft, especially the deep ones: You reach the late rounds and searching around for a few players to queue up, but you dont see names you like. In fact, Falcons beat reporter Michael Rothstein is already reporting that . Anthony Aniano gives his in-depth fantasy football advice, breaking down some of his sleeper and . His peripheral metrics in Seattles offense 12% target share, 63% route participation, and 17% target rate per route run were nearly identical to Jared Cook in the Chargers offense last season. I will consistently be reaching on him in startups. For this article, I've narrowed the focus to players with an Average Draft Position (ADP) of 100 or later. Can be a plus pass-blocker and receiver. It will be tough to do so with the Bengals having JaMarr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd, but last season, we saw C.J. Hes been a favorite on the waiver wire over the past two seasons due to his knack for finding the end zone. Just last season, when Ekeler missed some time, Jackson started and put up RB1 numbers. We have a mix of all positions below, with five QBs, eight RBs, 12 WRs, five TEs, and two D/STs. He is coming off of a shaky season, as he was expected to thrive despite weak QB play and inconsistent playing time. The 6-3, 190-pound product out of South Alabama has all the tools, as shown by Dallas willingness to shell out a third-round selection on a guy who played in the Sun Belt. It wont take long for the narrative to spin on the talented Fields after he starts the season hot out of the gates. Teddy Bridgewater finds Albert Okwuegbunam who runs it down the field for 64 yards#Eagles #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/F8zeUcD7pX, Brodes Media (@BrodesMedia) November 14, 2021. And hes still super cheap at TE23. -On the tall side for a back, and he gets chopped down easier than you'd like. -- JA, Toneys skill set gives him top-30 upside, but the uncertainty surrounding his usage in Brian Dabolls offensive scheme knocks him down our preseason lists. McKissic this offseason, but when that fell through, they pivoted to grab Cook instead. -No nonsense running style that's perfect for a bigger back. Metcalf, Tee Higgins, Chase Claypool, Courtland Sutton, A.J. Kenneth Walker III Kenneth Walker III was the 41st overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, and he figures to play an important role in the. https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/fantasy-hockey-sleepers-2022-late-round-picks, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. -- SP, Alie-Cox will be the Colts starting tight end this season after Jack Doyle retired. The Bills attempted to add J.D. In addition, he has the requisite size and athleticism, sporting an 87th-percentile height, 88th-percentile vertical jump, and 89th-percentile broad jump. His accuracy is what gives him the greatest chance of continued success this season. One problem when building a case for Allgeier is his status as a Day 3 draft pick. An overall offensive boost should help fuel Kmet as 2022s breakout tight end. Skyy Moore With Tyreek Hill and Byron Pringle no longer part of the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver room, there are a lot of targets. In addition, he finished with the second-most receiving yards from the slot among all wide receivers. -Top notch feet for a bigger back. Newton. Breakout tight ends are generally athletic players who earn above-average route participation in high-powered offenses. Moore was one of the best receivers in college football last season, as he led the nation in broken tackles and was the highest-graded MAC receiver in PFF history. The Panthers were 14th in pass attempts last year but 29th in yards. In his final season at Purdue, Bell caught 93 passes for 1,286 yards and six scores. Jones, like Treadwell, also finished the last five weeks top-10 in PFF receiving grade versus man coverage further bolstering Jones case as a future playmaker on the boundary. 2022 PPR RANKINGS:QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers | Top 200 | Superflex. Cons: The Falcons enter this season with Cordarrelle Patterson, Damien Williams, Tyler Allgeierand Qadree Ollison on the team at running back, leaving 54.7% of their carries from last season vacated, the third-highest mark in the league. Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The best plan would be to draft Tua to be a fantasy backup in one of the last rounds. -- JA, Lawrence did not have a great rookie season in 2021, but he should improve this season with new head coach Doug Pederson. Fantasy Football Week 14 Sleepers: 2022 Fantasy Football By Reese Jones Last updated Dec 5, 2022 When identifying potential sleepers, snap count and target share are the name of the game. Doesn't routinely maximize his runs. Linebackers can catch him from behind. They were 18th in points allowed and ranked in the bottom six in takeaways and red-zone defense. -Top notch feet for a bigger back. With Adams sidelined, Lazard caught six of eight targets for 146 receiving yards and one touchdown. Jump around this article Click to show. That designation is a sign Kmet is due for a fantasy breakout. Georgiev was uneven for the Rangers as a backup last year, but now he gets a fresh start on the Stanley Cup-defending Avalanche. This is a mix of forwards, defensemen and goalies who could end up blasting past their ADP to help win your league. google ads campaign for youtube channel -- NM, Walker has elusive change-of-direction abilities, amazing speed to get to the edge, and tremendous breakaway speed. Doubs will likely enter the season as a second-stringer, but given the war of attrition a 17-game NFL slate has on teams, Doubs is an injury or two away from logging a respectable snap percentage in his first season. Additionally, Stevenson ranked 13th in rushing yards and yards per route run (1.41). comes into the league as an elusive back who posted a career-high 83.1 PFF grade in his final season and has shown improvement every year of his college career. For fantasy, the rookie running back was the RB25 in total points scored, eight spots behind his backfield teammate Damien Harris. fantasy nfl 2022 Fantasy D/ST Sleepers Sloan Piva 7 slides Anybody familiar with fantasy football knows the value of sleepers at the skill positions. Tyler Allgeier led the FBS with 1,847 rushing yards after contact since 2020 ??? Without drafting players whose. The offseason additions of Haason Reddick and first-round DT Jordan Davis should help Phillys pass rush, and former Giant cornerback James Bradberry should complement Darius Slay well in the secondary. 1 tight end for the Chargers coming off a career year. Best of all, its totally FREE! -Easy three-down projection. Alongside Josh Allen, the Bills return Devin Singletary and Zack Moss while adding Duke Johnson in the offseason. The Sens are a much-improved team this offseason, so that could mean Talbot could put up solid numbers as the starter. Everything came together for Christian Kirk in 2021 because he was finally used from the slot. Chark gets a revenge game angle in Week 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. CPatt is owed just $2.5 million over the next two seasons while Williams is signed for $1.62 million. Jump-cut ability is a big plus. Minnesotas receiver situation hasnt changed, so theres no reason why Smith cant better those stats this season with his athleticism. As a result, several impactful fantasy football wide receivers, including Drake London, Chase Claypool, Allen Lazard, Christian Watson, Michael Pittman Jr., Chris Olave, and Terry McLaurin, will. Its been a couple of years since weve seen Wilson have great success with any TEs, but in theory, getting any piece of this potentially explosive Broncos passing attack is a smart move. This year, the Saints offense is going to look a lot different, as it has completely restocked its receiving core, drafting Chris Olave in addition to Michael Thomas eventual return. -Outstanding pass-blocker. The Broncos did pick up Greg Dulcich in the third round of the draft, but Okwuegbunam should get a chance to establish himself in the early parts of the season. But injuries also ran rampant in Baltimore, from preseason through January. By Tommy Garrett September 1, 2022 Jump around this article Click to show pic.twitter.com/7C2QAMeXag, Christian Williams (@CWilliamsNFL) June 6, 2022. The PFF Draft Guide had this about Allegeir: Pros: But does that mean he could have an expanded role while DeAndre Hopkins is suspended? Starting off with the 151st pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Allgeier should be one of the best fantasy football sleepers this season. If they did, they really wouldnt be that big of sleepers, now would they? The 21-year-old rookie from Purdue has a chance to emerge as one of the Browns top pass-catching options after he was the featured WR for the Boilermakers. After running for 1,601 yards (5.8 yards per carry), catching a respectable 28 passes for 199 yards, and scoring 23 total TDs during his final season at BYU, Allgeier seems ready to take the next step. Fields finished as a top-12 fantasy quarterback in his last four full games in 2021, averaging 21.7 fantasy points per game. See applicable operator site for its terms and conditions. The potential is there for a big improvement in this passing offense. So lets dive in and help you find some of those diamonds in the rough this season: It looks like he could be in line for an expanded role this year, and after he had seven goals and 28 assists last season, those numbers could increase. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Right now, hes being drafted right around Melvin Gordon and Singletary two players who I value less than Cook. The ESPN analyst said that Stevenson, With rumors coming out of Foxborough that Stevenson is a dark horse to see an expanded role on third downs with. Ever hear of post-hype sleepers? -- SP, Jeffersons in a deep and skilled Rams WR room, and despite being an auxiliary piece, hes capable of putting forth fantasy-worthy production in 22. -Ran behind an insanely dominant BYU offensive line over the past two seasons. Like most rookies, his ADP is discounted, allowing for a high-upside draft pick in the middle rounds. He was solid during stretches of the 2021 season, particularly after Russell Wilson returned from injury. The starting receivers, for now, appear to be Diontae Johnson, Claypool and Pickens. -- NM, Uzomah is looking to build off of his excellent 2021 season in Cincinnati. It signaled as much for guys like Zach Ertz and, His peripheral metrics in Seattles offense 12% target share, 63% route participation, and 17% target rate per route run were nearly identical to, FantasyPros half-PPR Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR), Last-Minute Fantasy Football Advice for Week 14 (2022), Fantasy Football Week 14 Rankings: Freedman & Fitz (2022), Week 14 Sunday Night Football Showdown DFS Primer (Dolphins at Chargers), Fantasy Football Injury Updates: DK Metcalf, Diontae Johnson, Damien Harris, DeeJay Dallas (2022), Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Trevor Lawrence, Amari Cooper, Kenneth Walker III, Saquon Barkley (2022), NFL Week 14 Player Prop Bet Odds, Picks & Predictions (2022), No, I'm a California resident looking for the California Consumer Privacy Act form. -Dropped 10 pounds after his sophomore season and became a much more elusive back. Claypool posted the 68th-best grade among receivers last year, which really doesn't create a ton of confidence that he can be something better moving forward, but there are enough vacated targets for Claypool to break through and establish himself as one of the league's best. Coming off of the lowest interception percentage of his career, a lot of the issues Winston had in Tampa Bay are disappearing, so he is worth a late-round shot. Really, it comes down to a question of volume. The Dolphins brought in Mike McDaniel, who was able to make, This year, the Saints offense is going to look a lot different, as it has completely restocked its receiving core, drafting, in the league, which has the potential to elevate Winstons game. Washington utilized the first-round pick on the Penn State talent, and its looking like hell be a Week 1 starter in the slot. One of the 2022 Fantasy football sleepers the model is predicting: Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson. He rushed for over 100 yards against them last season. These are usually players who are not rookies, but they can be. There are also a lot of questionable QBs on the schedule, including in Week 14 (@ Giants), Week 15 (@ Bears), and Week 17 (vs. Saints). With Daniel Jones' fantasy stock on the rise in 2022, Toney is a fantasy sleeper to keep tabs on. Hardman, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Josh Gordon, and the rest of Chiefs' big-play, boom/bust type receivers provide some extra weapons for gadget plays, but they do not seem to be contending for consistent roles. #CBJ, Jeff Svoboda (@JacketsInsider) September 27, 2022. Must be 21 or older to gamble. This past offseason, the Chiefs did give Valdes-Scantling a three-year, $30 million deal, but that was prior to the draft. With Patterson locking down the receiving role, Allgeier should be able to take on early-down work. In the six games together, Stevenson slightly edged out Harris in expected fantasy points per game (9.3 vs. 8.9). He may not be drafted in the top 100, but maybe he should be after he went second overall in the 2021 NHL Draft and totaled nine points in just 10 games last season. However, there were plenty of factors that made the Eagles a tough D/ST to roster last year. Draft him with confidence to fill out the end of your bench. The Dolphins added Tyreek Hill and Cedrick Wilson in free agency to go along with Jaylen Waddle and Mike Gesicki. Draft him with confidence in the mid-to-late rounds. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. The ESPN analyst said that Stevenson will be one of the better, if not one of the top three, running backs in the league based on what I saw with his strength, explosion and catch-and-run ability.. The goal of this article is to find undervalued, young and talented players who have a clear path to consistent volume. But he could still get a lot of looks from Tom Brady this year, and thats worth a very late pick. With that said, Washington is due for a huge usage boost this coming season. Top 10 Fantasy Football Running Back Sleepers 2022 10. Both tight ends finished 2021 as top-10 options at the position in fantasy points per game. There are so many questions about Josh Jacobs this season, and White looked good in the preseason. Winston played with almost zero weapons a season ago and still managed to average 17.5 fantasy points per game good for QB14 on the year. But if he does? Unsurprisingly, Kirk established career highs across the board in targets (112), receptions (83) and receiving yards (1,035) while filling the void left by an injured. The No. Theres a chance hell be a big part of the Steelers offense ahead of Chase Claypool. Boone Jenner back as the center today with Patrik Laine and Johnny Gaudreau. ?pic.twitter.com/m4BGYQWSa1, PFF College (@PFF_College) January 29, 2022. Highest graded rookie RBs last 5 seasons per PFF, '21 Rhamondre Stevenson (81.1)'20 Jonathan Taylor (80.7)'19 Josh Jacobs (87.1)'18 Nick Chubb (86.4)'17 Alvin Kamara (90.4), Andrew Erickson (@AndrewErickson_) April 15, 2022. Chicago (6-11) averaged just 1.4 red-zone touchdowns and just 18.3 total points per game last season, so theres plenty of room for positive offensive regression. Winston led all QBs last year in fantasy points per dropback (0.64). Weve broken it down into two categories: Names for 10-team leagues and those in 12-teamers: We saw serious explosivity last year. Agnew went through a midseason stretch (Weeks 5-10) when he led Jacksonville in targets. Note: All top-24 RB/WR and top-12 QB/TE by ADP on Underdog Fantasy are eligible. Rachaad White isnt filling the Ronald Jones role in the Tampa Bay offense, Hes filling the James White role in the Tom Brady offense, Matt Hicks (@TheFF_Educator) May 17, 2022. Cook averaged 6.4 yards per carry and 10.5 yards per reception in his senior season with the Bulldogs, and he could be an instant-impact player in Josh Allens electric offense. But the Jaguars are also a good matchup, in the . Woof. The Georgia product might not have the vision of Kenneth Walker III, but he makes up for it with 4.4-speed and phenomenal pass-catching skills. -- SP, 2022 FANTASY DRAFT STRATEGY:Snake drafts | Auctions | Dynasty | Best ball | IDP, Another talented rookie RB, Cook could supplant Devin Singletary and Zack Moss on the Bills depth chart early in the year. White showed his all-around skills during his final season at Arizona State when he ran for 1,000 yards (5.5 yards per carry), caught 43 passes for 456 yards, and scored 16 total TDs. Fantasy Football Sleepers 2022 The term "sleeper" in fantasy football has lost some of its luster over the last handful of years. The Arizona State product ranked first in his class in receiving yards, No. Last year, Fant received 15 looks in the red zone (ninth among TEs), a number fantasy managers should expect to raise by a solid margin. One of the fantasy football sleepers of 2022 the model predicts: Cowboys running back Tony Pollard. Needs a runway to get a head of steam. 2 option in the passing attack and should have a solid season in his own right; however, he is on a one-year deal and, at this point, does not seem to have much more room to develop. They have a bunch of ducks on their schedule this season, and they expect plenty of upper-echelon talent to return to full health. All in all, Fields averaged 35 rushing yards per game during his rookie season. Because of his injury-plagued rookie year, Toney can be had on the cheap in redraft leagues. By Ian Wharton. Spiller is probably a ways away from being an effective three-down back, and the Bolts have a brutal schedule for the ground game, so temper your expectations a bit. He set career highs in PFF grade (70.9, 10th), yards. Finding fantasy football sleepers in the late rounds is one of the most important pieces when building fantasy rosters. However, the tackle-breaking tight end finished the 2021 season just .4 points per game short of Cooks average (8.3 versus 7.9) despite playing in an offense that ranked dead last in pass attempts per game (29.1). He also finished top-20 among all WRs in PFF receiving grade versus man coverage (87th percentile) and in separation percentage (83rd percentile). Cook can be had at an incredibly cheap price and if nothing else, he will give fantasy managers a way to own a piece of the Bills' passing attack. They also ranked ninth in TE targets overall. In his last season at Pittsburgh, Pickett was one of the best quarterbacks in college football, completing 67.2 percent of his passes for 4,319 yards, 42 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Uzomah), but, again, we had to pick someone from every team, so theres bound to be a few reaches. Fantasy football sleepers 2022: Justin Fields, Dameon Pierce, Isaiah McKenzie, and Albert Okwuegbunam top the list As fantasy managers do their final research, now is the time to look at some of the top fantasy football sleepers you can find ahead of 2022 fantasy drafts. Allen Lazard stock pic.twitter.com/Shug3gFfjZ, FantasyPros (@FantasyPros) June 8, 2022. For his efforts, Lawrence scored 12.7 fantasy points per game, which was lower than Davis Mills (12.8) and Mac Jones (14). Because no tight end should make a bigger leap in 2022 than the third-year tight end, whose upside has been capped by a lack of touchdown equity with veteran. The Ravens gave up the most passing yards in the league, and only three teams had fewer takeaways. Remember, folks targets are earned and are a sign of skill. Everett proved he could be the featured No. Wilsons recent lack of tight-end production is most likely due to D.K. The former Raider averaged a 25% target share, 10.7 half-point fantasy points per game (27th) and 12.8 expected half-point fantasy points per game (18th) in the teams final five games, including playoffs. Check out your leagues Draft Intel today! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Tagovailoa has a real chance to prove himself this year, which is why he could be a fantasy football breakout star this season. Cook was the 63rd pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and finds himself attached to the rocket ship that is the Bills offense. The Broncos did pick up, Clearly, there will be competition for targets from, By this point, everyone knows the arguments for drafting Tagovailoa, as the Dolphins have surrounded him with weapons, mainly, 65.38 % red zone completion rate (second), 73.2% completion rate in a clean pocket (eighth), Last season, Tagovailoa was a highly accurate QB who struggled to generate fantasy numbers on the ground, but he was successful through the air overall. Brown, Tennessee selected the 6-2, 225-pound Burks with the 18th overall pick in this years draft. Either way, the cupboard is pretty barren in the Atlanta RB room, as 31-year-old converted WR Cordarrelle Patterson is still the leader. When a team is fairly defined with their projected roles, finding an under-the-radar sleeper makes things that much more difficult. The former first-round pick also ranked sixth in yards after the catch per reception (6.9). If you want to dive deeper into fantasy football, check out our award-winning slate of Fantasy Football Tools as you navigate your season. Unsurprisingly, Kirk established career highs across the board in targets (112), receptions (83) and receiving yards (1,035) while filling the void left by an injured DeAndre Hopkins. Kirks 74% targets to slot rate ranked eighth among all WRs a mark eerily close to the number generated by Jags slot receiver Jamal Agnew. UPDATE:With Drake being released in late August, White's path to fantasy relevance got more than a little easier. He'll still have to contend with Brandon Bolden, but he's closer to a key role. Granted, thats not saying much with Joshua Kelley and Larry Rountree III on the depth chart. Three out of Alie-Coxs four touchdowns came inside the red zone, which should only improve with Matt Ryan at quarterback this season. Must be 21 or older to gamble. Consistency will always be an issue, but thats life in the NFL. Still, the Ravens exhibited a top-notch rushing defense no NFL team allowed fewer ground yards. He is shaping up to be the new Amari Rodgers for Trevor Lawrence, operating from the inside. But give credit to Aiyuk for turning his season around during the second half. What constitutes a sleeper in fantasy basketball? The difference between a player being a sleeper or just some bench piece is a very fine line. Everything came together for Christian Kirk in 2021 because he was finally used from the slot. 2022 RSM Classic Fantasy Sleeper Report You wait for five years for a PGA TOUR win to come along, and then three appear in quick succession! Id say theres a possibility. --SP, Pickett will be battling it out for the starting quarterback job in Pittsburgh this summer with Mitchell Trubisky. Watch some preseason film, read some reports from training camp, see who fits in with their offense the best, make . He also was a threat on the ground with 241 yards and five scores. His lack of usage in the passing game makes him a much more realistic streaming option in standard leagues if he eventually gets semi-regular usage. Copyright 2022 Sporting News Holdings Limited. With DeAndre Hopkins suspended the first six games and Christian Kirk now in Jacksonville, Moores likely to see a good amount of targets. Theres plenty of value there for him to be a No. -Long speed is lacking. Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Usually sleepers are drafted in the middle to late rounds of a draft. Kirk commanded a 21% target share without Hopkins in the lineup and averaged 13.8 fantasy PPR points per game a top-10 per-game average. Metcalf and Tyler Locketts emergence in Seattle in addition to the team's lack of talent at the position in the wake of Jimmy Grahams departure. Read our full Fantasy Basketball Rankings ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season. For a late-round flier, youre better off with White than with another Darrel Williams dart throw. Allgeier will be involved in the Falcons offense, and he provides a higher ceiling than most other RBs drafted in his range. While the Raiders backfield will be divvied up between Josh Jacobs and Kenyan Drake, if either of the two gets banged up over the course of the season, Whites the guy flexed into action. He only scored one touchdown, but touchdown dances are pretty rare for guys getting eight total red-zone attempts. Five of the Bears first six matchups are against secondaries that are the weak part of their respective defense, lost talent in free agency, and/or are unproven. Just to add on, their highest-graded receiving back last season, Matt Breida, is on the New York Giants now. Cook is the best running back the Bills have had in several seasons, and his skillset as a pass catcher gives him the ability to break through as a fantasy relevant Bills RB. A post-hype name for you to consider after a rough Blackhawks tenure. He could end up missing the first couple of weeks of the regular season, which may actually present some value to his descending ADP. Those names include, Someone on Green Bay will have to replace, If Aiyuk can roll over his second-half production into 2022, he could be a smashing fantasy value in a similar way that, Theres a lot of general ambiguity about how the San Francisco 49ers offense will look with, 49ers wide receiver coach Leonard Hankerson also believes that, Year 3 is the perfect time to expect Aiyuks impending breakout. He was hyped up after an impressive rookie campaign but suffered a hamstring injury during training camp, making him unreliable in the starting offense. 49ers wide receiver coach Leonard Hankerson also believes that Year 3 is the perfect time to expect Aiyuks impending breakout. -- JA, Meyers lackluster touchdown production could be looked at as a cause for concern in standard-scoring formats, but hes likely to put forth a higher TD output in 2022. -Runs like a power back, but at only 220- pounds, he wouldn't qualify as one in the NFL Baltimore would be as exciting a last-round pick as landing The Wire in the final round of an HBO series draft. 1 in yards per route run (2.24) and second in receptions (43). Everett fits the profile of next seasons star at the position after finishing No. Jefferson operates primarily in the slot (213 slot snaps in 21) and is a part of Los Angeles three-WR sets, giving him the chance to produce his first 1,000-plus yard season. The 2022 fantasy football season continues with our Week 14 sleepers, start 'em, and value plays. Linebackers can catch him from behind. Display sleeper picks based on the difference between the average draft position and our projected rankings and any of our 14 categories. We also have players you're definitely over being hyped about because theyve consistently fallen short of expectations (Baker Mayfield, Van Jefferson Jr., C.J. At worst, Kirk takes shape as a strong WR3 asset who can elevate to WR2 status quickly with an up-and-coming quarterback in a pass-heavy offense. This is the annual list we do to fill up your queue immediately with some of the deeper sleepers available. We have a tough time envisioning Patterson recreating the magic run he enjoyed in 2021, Mike Davis has moved his mediocrity to Baltimore, and Damien Williams never poses much of a threat to the playing time of any halfway-decent back. Just look at what he does to Pitt here: Skyy Moore's 91.6 PFF Grade is the highest by a MAC WR since 2014 ???? Because no tight end should make a bigger leap in 2022 than the third-year tight end, whose upside has been capped by a lack of touchdown equity with veteran Jimmy Graham rearing his ugly head the past few seasons, but Grahams currently a free agent, opening the door for Kmet to smash in 2022. Hes bound to be undervalued in drafts. Rookie RB Rachaad White looks just like Leonard Fournettes backup at the moment. The former second-round pick has appeal in both standard and PPR formats, as he hauled in six TDs (20th in NFL) on 16 red-zone targets (16th in NFL) last season. A good idea to draft him late. Marvin Jones and Laviska Shenault ranked in the bottom 10 with 1.30 yards per route run from the slot. No exceptions. With career averages of 11.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.0 blocks per game, that news should excite fantasy managers. The Saints' revitalized receiver room brings hope of increased pass-play volume, which is necessary for Winston to be a fantasy-relevant quarterback in 2022. If the Chiefs felt confident in Hardman or any of their other receivers, would they have drafted Moore, who was already tumbling down the draft boards? On top of that, the Saints also signed Jarvis Landry, giving them one of the more promising receiving corps in the league, which has the potential to elevate Winstons game. Lions wide receiver DJ Chark is a deep fantasy sleeper for Week 13. Excluding 2020 (which was a strangely high-scoring tight end year) every single TE that had five-plus TDs in a season was a top-12 TE dating back to 2015. Claypool was one of the biggest disappointments in fantasy football last season, failing to surpass his rookie numbers. The Falcons are entering a new era on offense following, There is a clear path for Allgeier to receive consistent volume, especially considering that Patterson and Williams are both on the wrong side of 30 years old while neither has a huge contract. No one hits on all their sleeper picks. We've had some hits (Darren Waller, Kenny Golladay, Jonnu Smith) and some failures (not mine with Tajae Sharpe Trash Talk) with a lot of . Finds work and eliminates threats. Sleeper: A draft term for a NFL player that an owner believes is going to have a breakout season. He was PFFs third-highest graded running back (84.2). 239 of his 420 receiving yards came after the catch, signifying his elite athleticism and playmaking ability. Stevenson (93) and Harris (86) split touches nearly 50/50 in the teams remaining seven games. Their target rate per route run was nearly identical (21%) during the second half of the season. Last season, Christian Kirk put up the third-most yards from the slot in the league, giving hope that Moore can get a piece of that action from the slot. Of those five RBs, only one Phillip Lindsay in 2018 recorded fewer than 200 rushing attempts. He also averaged an abysmal 0.63 yards per route run a mark that ranked 98th out of 102 qualifying WRs. Kelley and Rountree don't exactly pose the biggest threat to Spiller given they were the NFL's two lowest-graded RBs last season. He has shown the potential to be a top-24 receiver in the past (WR14 in his rookie season) and when considering that this is a make-or-break year for him, he has upside as a late-round pick. But theres no bias here he could have Artemi Panarin as a linemate. Kenny Pickett and Mitch Trubisky are both mediocre QB options, although Pickett might just give Claypool the best chance to succeed. Those 87 targets were 12th among all TEs, which is notable because Conklin wasnt even the unquestioned TE1 early in the season. QUARTERBACK POSSIBLY. Kmets eighth-ranked route participation and seventh-ranked target share (17%) from 2021 hardly align with his fantasy production no tight end finished with more fantasy points under expectation (-36.6) than the Notre Dame product in 2021. Start/Sit Assistant Auto-Pilot. 2022 Fantasy Football Sleepers. With Patterson locking down the receiving role, Allgeier should be able to take on early-down work. The Arizona State product ranked first in his class in receiving yards, No. So what if that happens? He wont be one of the top-three receiving options for Wilson, but with his ultra-athletic, 6-5 frame, he can be a beast in the red zone. Digging deep into the depth charts for all 32 teams allows for a chance to find those players who could make the most of their opportunities, leading to breakout seasons. DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: Ultimate 2022 fantasy cheat sheet, Moores looking to build on a respectable rookie season that saw him catch 54 balls for 435 yards with one TD (plus another 76 yards on the ground). -Outstanding pass-blocker. Cook finished as TE16 overall, which seems like Everetts fantasy floor heading into 2022. The last three rookie QBs to do so? Finally, Kyle Rudolph is gone and the Smith breakout is here. Theres a lot of general ambiguity about how the San Francisco 49ers offense will look with Trey Lance under center, but we know the upside is sky-high from a fantasy perspective. During that season, Smith Jr. had 30 receptions (43 targets) for 365 yards and five touchdowns as the TE2 for Minnesota. If hes healthy this season? Head. Since LeSean McCoy left the Bills in 2019, they have not had a single starting running back receive over a 65 receiving grade. In the event Ekeler misses time, Spiller would become a high-end RB2, but outside of that, he is a low ceiling-high floor RB4/5 in fantasy football. Looking over the key injuries for the weekend's slate of NFL games. It happens to practically everyone in a fantasy football draft, especially the deep ones: You reach the late rounds and searching around for a few . CPatt is owed just $2.5 million over the next two seasons while Williams is signed for $1.62 million. Still, a handcuff is a handcuff, and Justin Herberts No. Anytime Georgia schemed up on-one-one's for Cook, they were throwing his way. When hes running routes, Kyler Murray is looking his way. Johnson becomes the RB2 for the Browns, and that could mean FLEX-like numbers with a pathway to a lot more if Nick Chubb gets hurt. He made that clear early in the season when he was questioned about his. They also ranked 23rd in third-down defense and total first downs allowed. Smith-Schuster has had an up-and-down career and looks to fill in as a WR2 behind Travis Kelce, who will be the Chief's TE1 and WR1 this season. Alex Smiths 2017 season is a great comparison for what Tuas ceiling could be with Hill in the fold. On a team with a variety of weapons, Okwuegbunam looks to make an immediate connection with new Broncos QB Russell Wilson. 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 . That's the state of the Bucs offense. -- NM, Okwuegbunam is another one of those sleepers that owners think will improve with Russell Wilson at quarterback. So dont write off a player coming off an abysmal season where the deck was stacked against him fully to produce. At least one will vastly outperform his draft position, so pick your poison. Jones played so well down the stretch in 2021 that he earned himself a three-year, $30 million deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 5-10, 195-pound Moore seems the most likely after Kansas City used a second-round pick on him. Top 2022 Fantasy Football Sleepers. Through Weeks 1-7, Aiyuk had just one weekly finish inside the top-25. Were talking about the ones you want to target when youre well past the initial rounds. August 19, 2022 8:36 am ET. Top Week 14 Fantasy . JuJu Smith-Schuster, Ray-Ray McCloud and James Washington are not returning this season, and legendary QB Ben Roethlisberger retired, so a lot of change is occurring in Pittsburgh. Draft and stash him with the hope that he can catch a few deep bombs and really get back on track to being a WR2. The Bills ranked third in total TDs last season and has the league's highest-graded rushing attack. Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. That designation is a sign Kmet is due for a fantasy breakout. The wideout is bound to be overlooked in fantasy despite a strong 2021 finish, so consider me a buyer in the very late rounds. Just last season, when Ekeler missed some time, Jackson started and put up RB1 numbers. . Not great, Bob! After a strong showing at Senior Bowl week PFFs highest-graded rusher (74.9) and at the NFL combine 38-inch vertical jump (86th percentile), 125-inch broad jump (87th percentile) White has league-winning potential if given the opportunity in the Buccaneers offense. Jameis Winston is going to love this offense pic.twitter.com/ugUzAQJYOb, PFF Fantasy Football (@PFF_Fantasy) April 29, 2022. 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