Post-2022 NFL Draft Dynasty Winners and Losers: Veterans

by Theo Gremminger, May 5, 2022

Saquon Barkley was a slight worry in the pre-draft process. New coaching staffs can take teams in new directions, but it appears to be another chance for Barkley. This new coaching staff is intent on using him as a receiver. Barkley participated in mini-camp, and looks to be back to full health. The Giants made no actions during the NFL Draft that show they are anything less than fully confident in him.

Buffalo passed on Breece Hall in the first round, but added James Cook in the second with the No. 63 overall pick. The younger brother of Vikings star RB Dalvin, Cook will have an immediate role as a receiver out of the backfield. Last season, he had 27 receptions and four receiving TDs for a loaded Georgia offense and averaged over 6.0 yards per carry. Singletary is in the final year of his contract, and it is easy to see Cook as a player who will gain a lot of value throughout the season.

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NFL Draft Winners and Losers: Alignment Chart Edition

by Jakob Sanderson, May 5, 2022

Sometimes we need law and order to be restored. Workhorse backs with size, speed, athleticism and pass-catching ability are to be unleashed as league-winners. Undersized, slow satellite backs are to be left on the benches of fantasy and NFL teams respectively. Michael Carter had moments last year, but those drafting a day three change-of-pace back as their RB2 were whistling past the graveyard.

Rashaad Penny was an efficiency monster in 2021, and is first-hand evidence of Seattle’s ambivalent approach to draft capital. I expect Kenneth Walker to take over lead back duties as the modal outcome, but a messy committee or even Penny remaining lead back is within his range of outcomes. The question marks in Walker’s profile, along with the rest of the class and their limited draft capital, make me cautious of all running backs beyond Breece Hall.

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AFC West Divisional Dive

by Jason Allwine, May 5, 2022

In 2021, Derek Carr threw for 4,804 yards, No. 5 in the league. Now the Raiders traded for Davante Adams, and Darren Waller will be back in action. They also brought in Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, to be the new head coach. McDaniels should hopefully make the offense more efficient. Even without that, the receiving corps of Davante Adams, Hunter Renfrow, and Darren Waller is nothing to scoff at. Carr has all the weapons he could need, and an offensive mind calling the plays. Anything less than a QB1 performance would be surprising in 2022.

Freak athlete and third-year player Albert Okwuegbunam will finally get Denver’s coveted TE1 spot. In the trade for Russell Wilson, Denver shipped off Noah Fant. The 6-6, 258-pound Albert O, with his 98th-percentile speed and 100th-percentile Speed Score, is finally being the given the starting spot and an upgrade at quarterback. The Broncos have a solid WR corps, so the middle of the field should be wide open for Albert O to take advantage of next season.

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AFC North Divisional Dive

by Jason Allwine, May 4, 2022

Ja’Marr Chase finished behind Tee Higgins in both Target Share and Red Zone Target Share, probably because he was a rookie. Now, he is going into his second year after clearly establishing himself as an elite talent. Again, he finished the year with the 17th-most targets among WRs. There is no reason for him not to be top 5 in that category. Chase averaged 2.38 (No. 4) Fantasy Points Per Target in 2021. If he gets the targets he deserves, he could go for some NFL records for sure.

Regardless of his hand-size, Kenny Pickett finds himself in a great landing spot. Even Mason Rudolph was at least average on this team, and now they’ve added George Pickens and Calvin Austin, two pretty solid rookie WRs. Mike Tomlin won’t force him into a tough spot, which gives him a solid floor but maybe not a very high ceiling.

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2022 NFL Draft Losers

by Shervon Fakhimi, May 4, 2022

Are the Chicago Bears trying to get Justin Fields killed? Chicago’s 74.5-percent Protection Rate with Fields under center ranked No. 33 among qualified quarterbacks. The Bears are bad and will likely have plenty of garbage time for Fields to exploit, but it’s hard to get excited about him for fantasy this season with how pedestrian his supporting cast is. At least Darnell Mooney, Cole Kmet, and David Montgomery will be fed extensively.

Perhaps A.J. Brown’s arrival convinces Jalen Hurts and the Eagles coaching staff to let it fly all over the field and more often. But in a low-volume passing offense with a quarterback who is still improving as a passer, loves to run, and has other very capable pass-catchers to feed as well, it’s fair to wonder. Brown still has WR1 upside. But it is going to be harder to tap into that upside as currently constituted in Philadelphia than it was when he was in Tennessee.

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AFC South Divisional Dive

by Jason Allwine, May 3, 2022

Fantasy success often starts with a team’s quarterback. The Texans have now shown their commitment to last year’s third round pick by trading away Deshaun Watson, letting Tyrod Taylor walk, and not drafting a QB. Last season with barely any weapons, Davis Mills finished with a 63.6-percent (No. 9 among qualified quarterbacks) Completion Percentage Vs Man and a 74.5-percent (No. 6) Completion Percentage Vs Zone. Now the Texans have brought in a better RB in Marlon Mack and drafted an explosive Alabama WR in John Metchie.

Expecting Trevor Lawrence to succeed last season was a tall order as nothing seemed to go right for the Jaguars. There hasn’t been a more slam dunk QB prospect like Lawrence since probably Andrew Luck, and it would be extremely surprising if he doesn’t pan out. Doug Pederson guided Carson Wentz to a near MVP season, and was instrumental in the Eagles Super Bowl win with Nick Foles as well. Now he has one of the highest touted QBs in NFL history.

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Three Players that Arsenal should SIGN this Summer

by Pranav Mohan, May 3, 2022

Victor Osimhen is a clinical striker and an inside-the-box threat, and he is still only 23 years old. Besides being a good goal scorer, he is also a great ball carrier. He can carry the ball into dangerous locations, and his speed helps him evade defenders. His ball-carrying ability sets him apart from the other attackers in his age category. A striker with excellent physical attributes and goal-scoring ability is what the current Arsenal team is lacking. Osimhen will help them fill that void.

Tino Livramento is just 19 years of age and has already shown signs of being a world-class full-back. The 19-year-old excels in both defending and ball progression. The Englishman is excellent at carrying the ball forward. Besides being good at progressing the ball, he is also good at defending. Any team in the world would be lucky to have him. Arsenal should definitely make a move for him this summer. He will provide them with some much-needed creativity and a high defensive read of the game.

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AFC East Divisional Dive

by Jason Allwine, May 2, 2022

With Emmanuel Sanders and Cole Beasley leaving the team, Gabriel Davis will be the only other WR besides Stefon Diggs that was a starter on the offense in 2021. He has a connection with Josh Allen, and it makes sense for the Bills to use him more often than they did last year. He only had a 10.9-percent (No. 87 among qualified wide receivers) Target Share, so that will definitely go up even with the new targets coming to town.

The New York Jets drafted so well that any single weapon will probably have a hard time breaking out next season unless there is an injury. But that is excellent news for Zach Wilson. He will be able to throw to Garrett Wilson, Elijah Moore, Corey Davis, and Denzel Mims. Wilson will also have some pressure taken off of him by a solid run game provided by Breece Hall and Michael Carter. If his potential is truly tapped into, then he will be a very valuable fantasy QB.

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2022 NFL Draft Winners

by Shervon Fakhimi, May 2, 2022

Kenny Pickett ultimately got the draft capital and landing spot anybody would’ve wanted from this pedestrian quarterback class. He may not be a fantasy superstar. But he’s going to be the Steelers quarterback of the future, will start games sooner than later, and has a superb cast of weapons. He’s going to be fantasy relevant soon. Even if it’s without as juicy a ceiling as most other first-round quarterback prospects.

Rashod Bateman gave a glimpse of his brilliance during his rookie season, and it was enough for the Ravens to not only trade Hollywood Brown, but NOT bring in another receiver during the draft. Bateman was as stellar a draft prospect as anybody in last year’s stacked class and now has the chance to show it. There might not have been a bigger winner from the draft weekend.

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2022 Fantasy Football Free Agency Impact Guide (Updated 5/2/22)

by Jonathan Lange, May 2, 2022

It’s officially March Madness, NFL Style! On March 14th, we saw a two-day window open where teams could contact players. And we instantly saw fireworks with monumental contracts firing off left and right. We wanted to take a closer look at the free agency acquisitions that affect fantasy football the most, and what they mean for your best ball, redraft, and dynasty teams in the future! So without further adieu, here is the 2022 Fantasy Football Free Agency Impact Guide.

The Miami Dolphins broke the ice on the running back market, signing Chase Edmonds. Schematically, it has all the look of a smash selection. And even if they sign or draft another RB, his 13.8-percent (No. 8 among qualified running backs) Target Share proves he’s among the premier pass catching backs in the NFL. Edmonds remains a great RB to target in fantasy drafts.

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