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Scott Engel's Fantasy Football Mock Draft - The King's 2022 One-Man Mock
Now that the preseason is officially over, I have delivered my annual exercise that I have been furnishing since the late 1990s, the one-man mock draft. In this feature, I attempt to sit in the draft chairs of all participants in the first four rounds of a 12-team PPR league with four points for a... Read More
J.D. McKissic (RB, WAS) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~140 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~154 ANALYSIS: McKissic was so close to being a Buffalo Bill in 2022, but the Washington Commanders plucked him right from the hands of Bills general manager Brandon Beane. It's clear they value McKissic's contributions on the football field or they would have just let him walk... Read More
Nyheim Hines (RB, IND) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~115 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~124 ANALYSIS: In 2020, the Indianapolis Colts signed veteran QB Philip Rivers to run their offense. In that one season, Rivers targeted his running backs 25% of the time, with Nyheim Hines earning himself a 14.2% target share. This was the second-highest target share on the team,... Read More
Christian Watson (WR, GB) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~168 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~179 ANALYSIS: There is not a clear event happening in the past few weeks that have forced fantasy GMs into fading Watson, and in fact, looking at the chart above you can see how the fall is less pronounced from the end of June until now than... Read More
Pat Freiermuth (TE, PIT) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~105 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~116 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth put together an incredible rookie season that was largely overshadowed by what fellow rookie tight end Kyle Pitts did. He finished with seven receiving touchdowns, tied for the fifth-most ever by a rookie tight end, and 497 receiving yards, the 10th most by a... Read More
Alec Pierce (WR, IND) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~168 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~179 ANALYSIS: One player getting lost in much of the early rookie draft hype is Indianapolis Colts wide receiver, Alec Pierce. The 53rd overall selection in the 2022 NFL Draft has been impressing coaches in camp. Head Coach Frank Reich was recently quoted as saying, "We're definitely pushing... Read More
Allen Lazard (WR, GB) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~95 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~105 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard enters 2022 atop the depth chart following the departures of Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders and Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the Kansas City Chiefs. Adams and Valdes-Scantling combined for 224 targets last season and quarterback Aaron Rodgers... Read More
JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR, KC) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~50 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~75 ANALYSIS: Everyone is so focused on JuJu Smith-Schuster's last three seasons, but let's add a little context to these numbers. In 2019, JuJu missed four games and finished with a disappointing stat line of just 40 receptions, 552 yards, and three touchdowns. However, to be fair,... Read More
DeVante Parker (WR, NE) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~126 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~149 ANALYSIS: Parker’s fantasy value is at the low point after back-to-back mediocre, injury-riddled campaigns, but I think Parker should flourish and be a fantasy sleeper with New England in 2022: New England’s roster is stocked with solid-but-not-spectacular receivers. Agholor had one superb season with the Raiders... Read More
Christian Kirk (WR, JAX) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~95 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~105 ANALYSIS: Christian Kirk, Zay Jones, Marvin Jones Jr., and Evan Engram sounds like the start of the ultimate Madden team. This land of misfit toys is all being paid handsomely and connected to what is supposed to be the next first ballot hall of fame quarterback. It's... Read More
Wan'Dale Robinson (WR, NYG) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~167 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~205 ANALYSIS: New York Giants rookie wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson is one of the most intriguing rookie wide receivers from this year's draft. The 21-year-old was utilized as both a wide receiver and running back in two seasons with the Nebraska Cornhuskers, showing off his versatility. Then... Read More
Melvin Gordon (RB, WAS) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~90 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~98 ANALYSIS: After two productive seasons in Denver, Melvin Gordon III signed a one-year, $4 million deal to remain with the Broncos in 2022. The difference between this season and the two previous ones is that Gordon is likely to play more of a 1B role. It'll... Read More
Julio Jones (WR, TB) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~115 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~127 ANALYSIS: This offseason the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed free agent wide receiver Julio Jones to bolster their receiving corps. The former Alabama product struggled with injuries last year, limiting him to only 10 games played, which will be the primary concern entering 2022. This also makes... Read More
Rhamondre Stevenson (RB, NE) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~70 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~87 ANALYSIS: Stevenson has been getting some sneaky hype from the fantasy community all off-season, but is he still being under-drafted? Once James White retired, the idea of a big-bodied back like Stevenson taking that role had fantasy managers salivating. Unfortunately, without Mike McDaniel, we may have... Read More
Dawson Knox (TE, BUF) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~88 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~96 ANALYSIS: Knox was one of the biggest breakouts at the tight end position in 2021, if not the biggest. He went from being a touchdown-dependent pass catcher who was lucky to average 30 receiving yards per game to being a dominant red-zone fantasy force who set... Read More
Elijah Moore (WR, NYJ) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~78 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~90 ANALYSIS: Towards the back end of last season, from Weeks 8-13, New York Jets’ WR Elijah Moore went on an absolute tear. Over that span, he was the WR4 with 16.1 half-PPR PPG, behind only Justin Jefferson, Deebo Samuel, and Cooper Kupp. Moore was on pace... Read More
Nico Collins (WR, HOU) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~175 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~196 ANALYSIS: Collins’ ADP has elevated five rounds since August 1, as an increasing number of fantasy managers have wisely embraced his uncontested pathway toward weekly WR2 responsibilities. Collins only registered three receptions during his first season at Michigan. However, he accumulated 75 receptions (3.0 per game)... Read More
Jaguars Waive Ty Summers
The Jaguars waived linebacker Ty Summers on Saturday. The Packers drafted the 26-year-old in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Throughout his three years in Green Bay, he played 46 games and totaled 52 tackles (37 solo). However, he only logged one start. Nevertheless, if Summers goes unclaimed, he will become a free... Read More
NFL Players on New Teams Ready to Break Out for 2022 Fantasy Football
Every year, free agency sends shockwaves through the fantasy football community. During the offseason, these moves tend to be magnified because there are so few things for fantasy managers to be focused on. Every once in a while, a free agency move can send a player's value skyrocketing. Sometimes these moves are due to an... Read More
Vikings Add David Blough To Practice Squad
The Vikings signed quarterback David Blough to its practice squad on Saturday. The Lions recently released him after suiting up for the team sporadically over the last three seasons. He compiled 1,033 yards, seven interceptions, and four touchdowns during that span. Even worse, the 27-year-old completed just 54.3% of his throws. Nevertheless, Blough has a... Read More
Freddie Swain Joins Dolphins Practice Squad
The Miami Dolphins have signed wide receiver Freddie Swain to their practice squad. The 24-year-old struggled during training camp and was cut by the Seattle Seahawks. However, he showed flashes last season with 25 receptions and four touchdowns as a member of the Seahawks. Obviously, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are going to be the... Read More
Pharaoh Brown Uncertain For Week 1
Houston Texans tight end Pharaoh Brown (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts. The 28-year-old is dealing with a hamstring injury, which have a tendency to linger. Luckily, the Texans did add O.J. Howard as insurance at tight end. Also, Brevin Jordan should see a significant snap count this upcoming... Read More
Jalen Ramsey Expected To Play In Week 1
Los Angeles Rams defensive back Jalen Ramsey (shoulder) is expected to suit up in Week 1, according to head coach Sean McVay. The organization believes that the superstar defensive back will be ready for their Thursday night matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Ramsey has been limited to individual drills throughout the preseason. Having Ramsey back... Read More
49ers Expect Trey Lance To Struggle?
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance is likely to struggle in his first full season as the starting QB, and even some of the team's recent public comments indicate they think as much. The Niners have question marks at four of the five starting offensive line spots. The defense is one of the best in... Read More
A.J. Brown Poised For Big Year
ESPN's Dan Graziano wouldn't be surprised if Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown goes over the 1,000-yard mark in his first season in Philly. The Eagles haven't had a receiver go over 1,000 yards since Jeremy Maclin in 2014, and they ranked second in rushing attempts and first in rushing yards in 2021. No team... Read More
Wan'Dale Robinson Has A Big Opportunity
ESPN's Dan Graziano wouldn't be surprised if New York Giants rookie second-round wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson leads the team in receiving in 2022. The coaching staff and front office didn't sign Kenny Golladay and didn't draft Kadarius Toney or Sterling Shepard. Plus, Golladay can't separate from defenders, Toney continues to deal with injuries and Shepard... Read More
C.J. Ham Could Be Used In Multiple Ways
Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham was being talked up by the team in training camp this summer as a player that could contribute in multiple ways on offense in 2022. The new coaching staff and quarterback Kirk Cousins really see Ham as a player that can help in multiple ways. Head coach Kevin O'Connell could... Read More
Jaylen Waddle Could Remain Highly Productive
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle caught 104 passes last year as a rookie, and ESPN's Dan Graziano believes that Waddle could lead the team in receiving in 2022, despite the addition of All-Pro pass-catcher Tyreek Hill. Waddle already has a connection with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who is likely to lean more on shorter, quick-hitting... Read More
Matthew Stafford's Elbow Could Be A Concern All Year
The Los Angeles Rams continue to say they have a plan for managing quarterback Matthew Stafford's elbow this year, and they don't expect it to be a problem. But this is Stafford's throwing elbow. The level of precision required to succeed at the QB position in the NFL is so high that even the slightest... Read More
