Our Fantasy Flops series rolls on to the AFC North. The goal is to outline what players will produce less than is desired at their current ADP. AFC NORTH: Mark Andrews – TE Baltimore Ravens I am irrationally bullish on the Baltimore Ravens offense in 2022, so this is one of my toughest calls in the series. The Baltimore Ravens will be more run-heavy in 2022–think back to how they ran their offense in 2019 and 2020. Mark Andrews had his career season the same year the Ravens’ passing volume spiked. If their volume regresses to the norm, then Mark…
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The next stop on our Fantasy Flames series is the AFC North. The goal is to outline which players will outperform their ADP in 2022. AFC NORTH: Rashod Bateman- WR Baltimore Ravens The minute that the Baltimore Ravens traded Marquis Brown during the 2022 NFL Draft, we expected the draft stock of Rashod Bateman to go through the roof. While Bateman’s draft stock did rise, it never reached a point that seemed excessive. Fantasy managers are drafting Rashod Bateman at a reasonable 5th-round price tag. The splits that Rashod Bateman had in 2021 with Lamar Jackson at quarterback lead us…
We begin our Fantasy Flops series in the AFC East. The goal is to outline what players will underperform versus their ADP. AFC EAST: James Cook – RB Buffalo Bills If you recall from our Fantasy Flames article, I am bullish on Devin Singletary. I know that’s not the cool thing to say in fantasy football circles, but it’s true. Fantasy football managers are attracted to the new, shiny toy. We call this the “new hotness” theory. Fantasy managers gravitate toward who James Cook COULD be. James Cook does bring an attractive skill set. We know how important a pass-catcher…
We begin our Fantasy Flames series in the AFC East. The goal is to outline what players will outproduce their ADP. AFC EAST: Devin Singletary- RB Buffalo Bills Singletary has been left for dead at times in various fantasy circles. When the Buffalo Bills drafted Zack Moss a couple of seasons ago, the fantasy community hit the panic button on Devin Singletary, and no one wanted him. Even this off-season, many in the NFL Draft community predicted the Bills to select Breece Hall in the 1st round. The Bills did not select Breece Hall. They used their 2nd round pick…
As college football and NFL Draft fans, we have become spoiled with ludicrous WR draft classes lately. Players like Ja’Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb, and Jaylen Waddle don’t come out of every draft. We have taken that for granted. The 2023 WR class is a good, not great, draft class that may bring down some of those elevated expectations. #1 Jaxson Smith-Njigba- Ohio State Buckeyes Jaxson Smith-Njigba is the top receiver in the 2023 class. One can argue that he deserves his own tier. In a receiving trio that included Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave, Jaxson Smith-Njigba shinned as the top…
The running back position has become one that the NFL rarely values in the 1st round. The 2023 class will put this theory to the test. #1 Bijan Robinson- Texas Longhorns If I can convey one thing in this article, it is that we should appreciate what a talent Bijan Robinson is. Bijan Robinson is in the Saquon Barkley/Christian McCaffrey mold, where you can line him up all over the field, and he is a match-up problem. #2 Jahmyr Gibbs- Alabama Crimson Tide Jahmyr Gibbs appears to be in line for the lead role in the Crimson Tide backfield. Gibbs…
With the popularity of Dynasty Fantasy Football leagues at an all-time high, we wanted to look at how the Fantasy Football landscape can alter when fantasy managers must look more long-term. TIER ONE: Ja’Marr Chase- Cincinnati Bengals Ja’Marr Chase propels to the top of the wide receiver rankings putting together a remarkable rookie season. You will be splitting hairs with this first tier, but Chase is in the pole position due to the long-term comfortability with the quarterback Joe Burrow. Justin Jefferson- Minnesota Vikings Jefferson has become a fantasy focal point with two sensational seasons to begin his NFL career. …
With the popularity of Dynasty Fantasy Football leagues at an all-time high, we wanted to look at how the Fantasy Football landscape can alter when fantasy managers must look more long-term. TIER ONE: Josh Allen- Buffalo Bills Josh Allen deserves to be at the top of every quarterback ranking–regardless of format. Josh Allen is close to being in his own tier in dynasty, but given that things change so quickly in the NFL, best to make it a group of four. Justin Herbert- Los Angeles Chargers Some readers may be surprised to see Justin Herbert over Patrick Mahomes. You are…
What is Fantasy Football season for if you can’t release a bold prediction or a hot take? Today, we look at our five hot takes at the wide receiver position for 2022. Stefon Diggs finishes the 2022 season as the WR1 Stefon Diggs is the lead pass-catcher in one of the most prolific offenses in the NFL. We have seen Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs get on the same page before–it was scary. Last year they were just a bit off. I am expecting that they return to the 2020 form. Diggs has compiled 160+ targets in back-to-back seasons, and…
What is Fantasy Football season for if you can’t release a bold prediction or a hot take? Today, we look at our five hot takes at the tight end position for 2022. Kyle Pitts finishes the 2022 season as the TE1 No one is questioning the talent of Kyle Pitts. Pitts is a true unicorn at the TE position. We know the second-year leap is real. You might as well consider Kyle Pitts a wide receiver the way the Falcons utilize him in the offense. Many in the fantasy community believe he will eventually top the TE position, so why…
