The Broncos not only brought in Russell Wilson to bolster the pass game they also re-signed Melvin Gordon III. I love the upside, but I don't love having to bank on that sort of growth out of my third-round pick. Kyle Soppe: Javonte Williams, Denver Broncos: The idea of this exercise is to evaluate not only players but our user drafting patterns, and my decision to fade the talented sophomore is based on the latter. Cockcroft: Cordarrelle Patterson, Atlanta FalconsĮric Moody: Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders Stephania Bell: James Conner, Arizona Cardinals 2022 fantasy football draft kit: Rankings, cheat sheets, mock drafts, sleepers and analysis.Be prepared to jump a round or three to go get him. Etienne has RB1 upside right now, but he's going in flex range. He's fast, elusive and a terrific receiver, and injured James Robinson is way behind Etienne in terms of September readiness. Etienne boasts Alvin Kamara characteristics as a runner and pass-catcher. 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: Ken Walker III, Seattle SeahawksĮric Moody: Melvin Gordon III, Denver BroncosĮric Karabell:Travis Etienne Jr.: Fantasy managers just need to forget about last season's dysfunctional clown show that was the Jacksonville Jaguars and see all the potential in a new, competent coaching staff with a tantalizing, young offense.

Cockcroft: Travis Etienne Jr., Jacksonville Jaguarsĭaniel Dopp: AJ Dillon, Green Bay Packers Matt Bowen: Miles Sanders, Philadelphia Eagles Stephania Bell: Elijah Mitchell, San Francisco 49ers AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez Running back sleepers 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. Burrow didn't add much with his legs (118 yards, 2 TDs), and that will need to change just to offset inevitable YPA regression to the mean. And yet he finished eighth in fantasy points, with a ridiculous 47% of those points coming in three games - his only weekly finishes better than eighth on the season.

Mike Clay: Joe Burrow: 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. Joe Kaiser: Kyler Murray, Arizona CardinalsĮric Karabell: Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals all of which translates to fantasy points. Earlier delivery gives the offense an advantage, leading to increased opportunities for Ryan's receivers, especially when it comes to YAC. He showed in OTAs his arm is still strong, and he'll play behind a better offensive line instead of scrambling for his life behind the line of scrimmage, he can actually get the ball out on time.

But why? Yes, he's 37 years old, but his 14 years in the league show he's durable (he has missed just one game in his 12 years as a starter) and an experienced decision-maker who can get the ball to his receivers quickly (another trait already on display at minicamp). Stephania Bell: Matt Ryan: 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. Cockcroft: Trey Lance, San Francisco 49ersĮric Karabell: Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville JaguarsĮric Moody: Matt Ryan, Indianapolis Colts Mike Clay: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers Matt Bowen: Derek Carr, Las Vegas Raiders You can find their picks below, and their analysis and insight on a selection of players they felt most passionate about in each category.Ĭreate or join an ESPN Fantasy football league today Get started >Įach analyst named a sleeper and a bust for each of the major offensive positions, as well as one breakout candidate. Ready for kickoff? Sign up now to play with friends and family. Cockcroft, Daniel Dopp, Joe Kaiser, Eric Karabell, Keith Lipscomb, Eric Moody, Kyle Soppe and Field Yates. Our panel comprises the following ESPN Fantasy writers and editors: Stephania Bell, Matt Bowen, Mike Clay, Tristan H. Sleeper: A player who is being overlooked and will outperform his average draft position (ADP) in 2022.īust: A player who is highly regarded and will underperform his ADP in 2022.īreakout: A player (rookies included) who will rise up with career-best numbers in 2022 and make a huge impact. 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:

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