Jeff Wilson Jr. Likely To Have Increased Workload
San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. has a chance to really make an impact this upcoming season. Wilson will be the primary backup with Trey Sermon gone and JaMycal Hasty getting released. Elijah Mitchell will be the starter, but Wilson should still see plenty of action this upcoming season. He finished with 294... Read More
Rhamondre Stevenson May Have Larger Role Catching Passes
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson received praise from head coach Bill Belichick regarding his pass-catching prowess. "It's something that he now has shown that he can do. Or it might even become a strength," said Belichick. "His attention to the details of his routine running have certainly shown up in practice, and hopefully,... Read More
Alec Pierce Could Have Significant Targets
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has slid under the radar early during training camp. There hasn't been much noise surrounding the Colts' second round wideout. Despite that, Pierce could very well surprise people this season. James Boyd of The Athletic believes Pierce could see more targets than fellow receiver Parris Campbell. The expectation is... 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
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
Chargers Defense Is The Real Deal
The Los Angeles Chargers defense is being overlooked with all the hype surrounding quarterback Justin Herbert and the offense. They have legitimate superstars up front with Joey Bosa and on the back end in safety Derwin James. When James is healthy, he is the difference-maker for the Chargers D, and the big contract they just... Read More
Career Year On The Way For Jared Goff?
The Detroit Lions apparently feel very good about how quarterback Jared Goff has looked in training camp this offseason. ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that there is a possibility that the former Los Angeles Ram QB takes a major statistical jump from last season, when he completed 67 percent of his passes for 3,245 yards with... Read More
Derek Carr Could Be In Store For Big Year
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr now has All-Pro receiver Davante Adams and he still has Hunter Renfrow and Darren Waller, plus a couple of pass-catching running backs. ESPN's Dan Graziano is suggesting that Carr could surpass 5,000 receiving yards in 2022 after he threw for 4,804 yards in 2021. There are question marks on... Read More
Breakout Year Coming For Clyde Edwards-Helaire?
ESPN's Dan Graziano wonders if this is the year that Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire will break out. The Chiefs have to decide on his fifth-year option next May, and if he doesn't live up to his first-round pedigree, it will be easy for the team to cut ties with him after this... Read More
Davis Mills Has A Chance To Prove He's The Long-Term Answer
The Houston Texans like quarterback Davis Mills and want to give him every chance to prove that he can be their long-term answer at the position. Mills will need to show improvement on deeper throws, but offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton has a chance to improve his own resume by coaching a big year out of... Read More
Allen Lazard A Candidate For 1,000-Yard Season?
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard has already been referred to as the team's No. 1 receiver by quarterback Aaron Rodgers with Davante Adams now in Las Vegas. The coaching staff says Lazard looks at himself as that kind of guy and is ready to assume the mantle. Lazard was 11th in the league... Read More
Broncos Have Big Plans For Javonte Williams
ESPN.com's Dan Graziano writes that the Denver Broncos have major plans for second-year running back Javonte Williams in 2022. The fantasy community is concerned about a repeat of last year, when Williams and Melvin Gordon III split the workload down the middle. The Broncos were ready to let Gordon leave before he returned to them... Read More
Khalil Herbert Could Become Lead Back
The Chicago Bears coaching staff seems to like running back David Montgomery, but there is some skepticism about whether his style fits the new offense as well as Khalil Herbert's does. ESPN's Dan Graziano thinks Montgomery opens the year as the starter and gets the chance to prove that he deserves the job. But he's... Read More
Grant Williams Expected To Have Increased Role This Season
Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams could have an even bigger role this season. With Danilo Gallinari (knee) recently tearing his ACL, the door is open for Williams to benefit on the fantasy end. The 23-year-old played well last season. However, he picked things up throughout the postseason by averaging 8.6 points and 3.8 rebounds while... Read More
Robert Woods The Unquestioned No. 1 WR For Titans
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Robert Woods has been a joy for the Titans this summer in terms of his presence in the locker room, his recovery from ACL surgery with a full limitation-free training camp and his performance, writes The Athletic's Joe Rexrode. Woods and quarterback Ryan Tannehill have built chemistry quickly, and Woods will... Read More
Julio Jones Should Be Bucs No. 3 Option In Passing Game
The Athletic's Greg Auman thinks Tampa Bay Buccaneers veteran wide receiver Julio Jones (if healthy) should be a strong No. 3 option this year behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Jones can be dangerous in the red zone. Russell Gage has been limited by a hamstring injury but should be in line for a higher... Read More
Rashaad Penny The Clear Lead Back In Seattle
At the moment, Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny is a better running back than rookie Kenneth Walker III (hernia), according to The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar. Whenever Walker is healthy enough to play, it may take him some time to get into a rhythm after missing time during training camp due to his injury. And... Read More
Cardinals Give Jalen Thompson A Contract Extension
The Arizona Cardinals signed safety Jalen Thompson to a contract extension on Friday that will run through the 2025 season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Thompson has emerged as one of the best young defenders on the roster while teaming with Pro Bowler Budda Baker. The 24-year-old played in all 17 regular... Read More
Joshua Palmer Unlikely To See 75-Plus Targets
The Athletic's Daniel Popper doesn't see Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer getting to 75-plus targets this year unless there's an injury ahead of him. Palmer is ready from a developmental standpoint, though, after arriving last year with polished route-running and strong, reliable hands, especially on contested catches. He's looked even better this summer,... Read More
DJ Chark Has Shown Chemistry With Jared Goff
Detroit Lions wide receiver DJ Chark and quarterback Jared Goff showed budding chemistry in training camp, particularly on throws down the field. Chark put on a show every day in practice leading up to the team's scrimmage at Ford Field. Some of his production may have come against a suspect secondary, but Chark has been... Read More
KJ Hamler, Albert Okwuegbunam Battling To Be No. 3 Target
The Athletic's Nick Kosmider doesn't think either wide receiver KJ Hamler or tight end Albert Okwuegbunam will establish himself as the clear No. 3 option for quarterback Russell Wilson behind Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy from the very start of the season. Hamler just played in his first game in 335 days in the preseason... Read More
David Njoku In A Great Position For Fantasy Success
The Athletic's Zac Jackson thinks this is finally the year for Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku to put up numbers. Harrison Bryant will still see plenty of snaps and get his share of opportunities in the passing game, but Njoku has never been in a better fantasy position. The Browns inexperienced behind receiver Amari... Read More
Hayden Hurst Could Have A Career Year
The Athletic's Jay Morrison thinks that Cincinnati Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst could have a career year in his first season with the team in 2022. If any of receivers Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins or Tyler Boyd miss significant time this year, Hurst will be the main beneficiary, as the team doesn't have much quality... Read More
Rhamondre Stevenson Could Become Top Early Down Option
It would not shock NESN's Zack Cox if New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson leapfrogs Damien Harris as the team's top early down back at some point in 2022. To open the season, Stevenson is expected to be the 1B to Harris' 1A, but he should see a march larger role in the passing... Read More
Giants Discussing Extension With Joc Pederson
San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson might be sticking around with the organization past the 2022 season. Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi mentioned that he has discussed an extension with Pederson. The 30-year-old signed a one-year deal worth $6 million this offseason. He is well-deserving of a multi-year deal after what he has... Read More
Dameon Pierce Emerges As Houston's Lead Back
Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce is the team's primary back based on performance and faces less competition, with the Texans releasing Marlon Mack on August 30. Houston did add Mack back to the team's practice squad. Texans head coach Lovie Smith recently said the Texans were trying to figure out who the lead back... Read More
Grant Williams Could See More Minutes
Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams could see an uptick in playing time to begin the season. Fellow forward Danilo Gallinari (knee) could miss some time, which means Williams is in line for more minutes. There's a chance that the Celtics move Williams over to the five spot more often next season. The team considers Williams... Read More
Mack Hollins Makes Raiders Roster
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins made the initial 53-man roster on Tuesday as a consistent veteran who is coming off a four-touchdown season with the Miami Dolphins in 2021. Taron Johnson and DJ Turner also made the roster behind starters Davante Adams and Hunter Renfrow. Both Johnson and Turner went undrafted out of... Read More
Daniel Bard Notches 28th Save Tuesday
Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard earned his 28th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Braves. Bard came in to shut things down in the bottom of the ninth inning and did just that, delivering a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts. The veteran has been a consistent fantasy producer this season despite... Read More