Expert Rankings

Chad Parsons on May 21: Taylor still has untapped receiving upside and Matt Ryan's addition is poised to increase the efficiency of the offense to move the chains, sustain drives, and provide Taylor with red zone opportunities. While not on Christian McCaffrey's level to lap the position in fantasy scoring, Taylor is in the next tier of running backs.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Injuries have marred McCaffrey for two seasons, but his per-game dominance when healthy is still a fantasy trump card. A player is injury prone until they are not. If McCaffrey is healthy, he has starting-two-players-in-your-lineup upside.

Chad Parsons on May 21: The Chargers added Isaiah Spiller in the NFL Draft, but that is more of a statement about the rest of the Chargers running backs than discounting Austin Ekeler's upside. There are easy decisions in fantasy football and targeting the starting running back with big receiving upside for the Chargers offense is one of the easy buttons.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Tennessee did not aggressively address the position in the NFL Draft and A.J. Brown is gone in a draft day trade. The Titans offense will run through Henry again in 2022. The biggest question is when the wheels like fall off of the power back at his escalating age and workload.

Chad Parsons on May 21: While touchdown regression is a strong likelihood after 16 scores a year ago, Kupp is the WR1 for an offense paired with Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay. Also, Robert Woods exits and Allen Robinson, off a career-worst season, enters as a potential replacement.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Jefferson elevated his lofty rookie season game to new heights in 2021, averaging nearly 100 yards per game and logging 10 touchdowns. There is touchdown upside still in play for Jefferson to hit a WR1 overall finish as Adam Thielen devolves into being a quality option, but a clearly secondary one, in the Vikings passing game.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Harris is one of the few foundation back profiles and the Steelers offense cannot be much worse through the air than the 2021 version with an eyeing-retirement Ben Roethlisberger. Harris' floor is within the top-15 of the position with top-five a strong possibility.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Chase's big-play-infused rookie season is regression-worthy with his touchdown rate and yards-per-reception. That said, Chase is attached to Joe Burrow and expect the offense to funnel through Chase and Tee Higgins again. Both with a high floor.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Joe Mixon enjoys a depth chart without a strong RB2 presence and leading a high-powered Bengals offense. Mixon hit a career-high in fantasy production in 2021, fueled by 16 total touchdowns. Still, the lone missing piece from an elite finish is improving on his 42 receptions from a year ago.

Chad Parsons on May 21: One of the few elite two-way running backs in the NFL, tied to a quality quarterback and two wide receivers to boot. Cook is one of the easy Round 1 picks for 2022

Chad Parsons on May 21: Adams' trade to the Raiders affects the upside of Hunter Renfrow and Darren Waller more pushing down Adams' range of outcomes in 2022.

Chad Parsons on May 21: The biggest pause with Swift is if he will be used like a feature back or a complimentary one. If optimized like an Alvin Kamara or Christian McCaffrey type in the passing game, then 150 rushes are enough to get him into the strong RB1 conversation.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Kamara has an off-the-field cloud of legal issues over him, but those project as more 2023 reasons for concern than 2022. Kamara leads a Saints backfield who led the NFL in designed run plays per game last season and did not notably add to the depth chart. Mark Ingram is a solid backup but will not siphon notable work from Kamara, one of the elite receivers at the position in the NFL. Kamara's 67 targets over 13 games in 2021 marked a notable downturn without Drew Brees under center.

Jason Wood on May 24: Father Time is undefeated, but Tyreek Hill's trade to Miami all but guarantees Kelce will sit atop the tight end rankings for at least another season.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Tyreek Hill is gone, leaving Kelce as the most bankable producer on the Chiefs offense. The biggest quibble with Kelce is a potential age fall-off after a slip to 92-1125-9 in 2021. However, Kelce is one of the safest usage projections of the tight end position where finishing outside of TE3/4 is tough to project.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Diggs has 230 receptions over his two seasons with Buffalo. Few receivers have as high of a floor as Diggs, paired with Josh Allen, and no notable additions to the passing game.

Chad Parsons on May 22: Lamb will be a popular elite breakout candidate for strong WR1 numbers. However, Michael Gallup was a serious hindrance to Lamb before his injury and projects to return in 2022. Lamb has a high floor, but the elite ceiling is still a bit of a projection based on results to date.

Jason Wood on May 24: Andrews was always touchdown-dependent, but last year he became Lamar Jackson's most reliable option in any down and distance. With Hollywood Brown traded away, Andrews' place among the elite is assured.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Andrews, like Travis Kelce, saw his team's WR1 from last season exit the passing game. Marquise Brown's departure leaves Andrews uncontested (as if he was strongly contested previously) to potentially lead the position in targets in 2022. Andrews has elevated into an elite producer and is firmly in the position's prime production age window as well.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Few running backs project as double-digit touchdown and 50 or more reception upside while on a strong offense. Leonard Fournette checks each of those boxes with top-five overall upside at the position.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Conner pushed aside Chase Edmonds as 2021 progressed and the Arizona backfield has question marks at RB2+ with Eno Benjamin and Keaontay Ingram as the current residents. Conner is a sneaky bet to crash the elite tier of the position for a non-elite cost.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Samuel, unhappy with the team during the offseason, is unlikely to be moved with the NFL Draft long in the rear-view mirror to return a current selection for the dynamic playmaker. Samuel was a big-play maven as a receiver, but his work as a rusher is the cherry on top for fantasy with 365 yards and eight scores on the ground alone.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Deshaun Watson is poised to aid the entire Browns offense, including the already-efficient Nick Chubb on the ground. Kareem Hunt is a thorn in the passing game upside for Chubb, but with a strong depth chart, it would not be a surprise to see Hunt moved before the season. Chubb is outside the top-10 due to his lack of receiving alone, needing a Derrick Henry-like rushing stat line to break into the top-half of RB1 territory.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Death, taxes, and 1,000-yard seasons for Mike Evans have been the guarantees since Evans entered the NFL in 2014. Evans has logged 27 touchdowns over the past two seasons and Chris Godwin likely to miss the start of the season puts even more security in Evans seeing quality targets from Tom Brady.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Jones found himself in a firm committee with rising AJ Dillon in 2021. Jones relied more on the receiving game to be a vibrant fantasy option with 52-391-6 through the air. The six touchdowns mark a regression-worthy scoring rate as an area to monitor for 2022. The good news is if Dillon misses time, Jones projects as an elite RB1 play.

Chad Parsons on May 22: Will Tua Tagovailoa being a position or negative for Tyreek Hill? Hill has strong competition for targets among the wide receiver corps in Miami (Jaylen Waddle) compared to Kansas City, plus loses Patrick Mahomes. WR10-20 production for Hill is more likely than the top-10 this season.

Chad Parsons on May 22: Allen projects as the top option for an elite quarterback in Justin Herbert. Historically, this is a strong equation for fantasy upside. WR3 and tight end are still question marks for upside in this passing game, stabilizing the floor and ceiling for Allen.

Chad Parsons on May 22: Higgins and JaMarr Chase can both co-exist and be top-12 fantasy options within the same dynamic Cincinnati passing game. Higgins is on a strong career arc path.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Barkley is one of the highest variance plays at the position for 2022. Barkley has elite RB1 upside but has not shown it (or health) in recent seasons. A healthy Barkley is a lock top-12 producer considering his big-play ability and receiving game floor.

Jason Wood on May 24: Pitts had a remarkable rookie season that exceeded my expectations. Breaking 1,000 yards at the tight end position as a rookie portends greatness, and as long as Arthur Smith can find competency at quarterback, the sky is the limit.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Pitts' rookie year stat line was historic for a rookie tight end. The lone blemish is a single touchdown on his log, where any reasonable touchdown rate would have fueled a top-half TE1 season out of Pitts. Expect Pitts to crash the TE4/5 threshold this season with a few more touchdowns and being a centerpiece passing game element for the likely-to-trail-plenty Falcons.

Chad Parsons on May 22: Brown's move to Philadelphia is a potential upside limitation considering the Eagles' run-centric offense and Jalen Hurts yet to take a significant step forward as a passer. Devonta Smith and Dallas Goedert offer strong competition for targets. Also, Brown has generally been overrated by the fantasy-dynasty community compared to his production for the last 12-18 months.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Elliott is the starting back, unquestioningly so despite Tony Pollard being a quality secondary option, on one of the strong NFL offenses. That alone is reason for optimism and upside with a vice grip on goal line opportunities and his long-standing profile of quality production.

Chad Parsons on May 22: Quarterback is the lone question mark situationally for Moore as Robby Anderson took a step back in 2021 and Terrace Marshall did not contribute as a rookie. Moore posting even an average touchdown rate would challenge for top-12, or higher, production this season.

Chad Parsons on May 22: Pittman has an ideal opportunity to build upon his promising 2021 breakout season. The Colts added Matt Ryan as a stabilizing element at quarterback, plus there were no notable additions to the passing game with pressure on Parris Campbell and Mo Alie-Cox to elevate their play as ancillary weapons.

Chad Parsons on May 21: With Melvin Gordon back in Denver, Williams is set to simmer for his strong predictable upside outside of a Gordon injury. Williams might be the 1A as opposed to a full split or 1B role a year ago in the tandem. Williams is a higher RB1 any week Gordon is out.

Jason Wood on May 24: Waller was a disappointment last year and now target vacuum Davante Adams comes to town. Waller still slots as the No. 2 option in a high-volume passing attack, but the days of thinking Waller had Kelce upside are behind us. He's a tier below, but still one of the better options on draft day, particularly in TE-premium scoring systems.

Chad Parsons on May 23: Waller missed games in 2021 for the first time in his elite production string, plus posted a meager two touchdowns. This offseason has Davante Adams added to the Raiders passing game, plus Hunter Renfrow coming off a breakout season. Waller has elite talent, but reaching an elite fantasy ceiling will be tougher than 2020 and 2021 with Waller's competition for targets at an all-time high.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Hall was the first running back off the board in the NFL Draft as expected. The Jets offer a tempered outlook for Hall initially with Michael Carter a nice RB2 and offensive upside questions with Zach Wilson posting a poor first season. Hall is more of an RB2/3 projection than RB1 in his first season.

Chad Parsons on May 22: Cooper exits a fertile Cowboys offense, but enters a Browns offense where a lid-lifting addition of Deshaun Watson offers upside for Cooper at, or above, his Dallas time. Cooper has a vice grip on the WR1 role with WR2 questions in Dovonan Peoples-Jones, Anthony Schwartz, and David Bell the most likely options.

Chad Parsons on May 23: Waddle is off to a strong career track after a productive Year 1. However, the limitations of Tua Tagovailoa plus the addition of Tyreek Hill siphon unrealized upside from Waddle in 2022. Waddle has more downside than many of the receivers drafted and ranked around him.

Jason Wood on May 23: Allen has been the No. 1 fantasy quarterback in back-to-back seasons, so he understandably will be the first signal-caller off the board in most leagues. But Brian Daboll's departure and the added risk of his running the ball 100+ times makes him a high risk/high reward option.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Allen led the quarterback position in fantasy points last season with all of his notable weapons returning. Allen trailed only Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson in rushing yardage as well. Patrick Mahomes losing Tyreek Hill is a worthy tiebreaker between Allen and Mahomes.

Chad Parsons on May 22: The potential stink of the Seattle quarterback room without Russell Wilson is pulling down the fantasy stock of Metcalf. Seattle did not add to their passing game outside Noah Fant via trade, making Metcalf a potential value.

Chad Parsons on May 21: The health and recovery status of J.K. Dobbins and/or Gus Edwards is in the crosshairs with Baltimore's signing of Mike Davis this offseason. Dobbins is a strong talent, but Baltimore already had tempered receiving upside for the backfield and now Dobbins might be a slow start to the season or in a committee.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Gibson's two deficiencies have been fumbling and durability. Washington added Day 2 Brian Robinson in the draft, who had zero career fumbles at Alabama and is a power runner. Gibson was already squeezed by J.D. McKissic on the receiving end and now Robinson adds a layer of downside for goal line and early-down work.

Jason Wood on May 24: Kittle hasn't played a full season for three years, and most likely will be playing with a new quarterback in Trey Lance. Yet, he's coming off a career-high 6 touchdown season and looked like himself for most of 2021. At a position starved for impact contributors, Kittle is still worth the price.

Chad Parsons on May 23: Missed games have been commonplace for Kittle the past three seasons, 13 total, and a high touchdown season has eluded the 49ers' tight end (career-high six in 2021). Kittle has regularly been the bridesmaid instead of the bride when discussing the TE1/2 overall, instead falling into the next subset.

Chad Parsons on May 22: Robinson is one of the bounce-back candidates for 2022. Matthew Stafford is easily Robinson's best quarterback of his career, Robert Woods is gone to Tennessee, and Van Jefferson has yet to show more than sporadic flashes in an ancillary receiver role. Robinson, even with an elite Cooper Kupp producing on the same depth chart, has top-12 upside.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Montgomery is one of the underrated three-down running backs for 2022. The key question is if Justin Fields will supply enough in the passing game to maintain a lighter box for Montgomery. Khalil Herbert is a solid RB2 but no threat to Montgomery's workload even after a promising rookie season.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Plenty among the fantasy community will wring their hands with the Raiders not picking up Jacobs' fifth-year option for 2023 and drafting Zamir White. However, White was a Day 3 selection and the franchise tag is marginally more than the fifth-year option for Jacobs next offseason, plus provides the Raiders flexibility. Jacobs will lead a Raiders offense now boosted by Davante Adams. Jacobs is one of the back in the NFL with 10+ touchdowns and 50+ receptions within his sights.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Akers was a feel-good story to even play in 2021 after a summer Achilles injury. Akers did not look good, however, and Darrell Henderson is another quality option on the depth chart. The Rams have not thrown to running backs enough to see two-way production of note. At least Akers has double-digit touchdown upside in a best case.

Jason Wood on May 23: Mahomes has now finished outside the Top 3 for three years consecutively, but he's never finished worse than QB6. While some will worry about Tyreek Hill's departure, I suspect the Chiefs offense won't skip a beat particularly as the play-calling emphasizes a more balanced approach now.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Patrick Mahomes losing Tyreek Hill is a worthy tiebreaker between Josh Allen and Mahomes for the top quarterback spot.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Atlanta added Damien Williams and Tyler Allgeier to the running back depth chart this offseason but subtracted Mike Davis. Patterson is their most dynamic running back option and plays all over the offense, scoring multiple ways.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Etienne is coming off an injury before his 2021 rookie season even got started, but so is James Robinson. Etienne has Round 1 pedigree and the Urban Meyer stink is gone from the hoping-to-rebound Jaguars. Etienne has the profile of a breakout candidate especially if James Robinson has a diminished role or is slow on his recovery.

Jason Wood on May 23: Herbert built off a stellar rookie year and ascended into the truly elite, finishing as QB3. With all his key teammates returning, and coaching continuity, expect more of the same.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Herbert is still on the upward trajectory and yet posted more than 5,000 passing yards and added more than 300 on the ground last season. Mike Williams returns and Keenan Allen and Austin Ekeler are stalwart elements. Gerald Everett provides potential upside from the tight end position from a matchup perspective Jared Cook hit-or-miss offered a year ago.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Mitchell's knee surgery in the offseason plus the drafting of another Day 2 running back in Tyrion Davis-Price makes one of the most fantasy frustrating running back depth charts in the running again for 2022. Mitchell is the penciled-in starter for Week 1, but that pencil is light with the eraser handy.

Chad Parsons on May 21: At worst, Dillon is a flex play with RB1 upside on a weekly basis. Any game Aaron Jones misses Dillon vaults to a must-start.

Jason Wood on May 23: Jackson only played 12 games last year and is embroiled in an unsettled contract situation. On a per-game basis, Jackson remains a must-start quarterback in every league format. But the durability and lack of progression as a passer are cause for concern.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Lamar Jackson has more complication to his dynasty ranking than one specifically for 2022. Jackson offers the most rushing upside in the NFL for the position and 'win a fantasy team's matchup' potential any game. Losing Marquise Brown puts pressure on Rashod Bateman to pick up the slack, but Mark Andrews is Jackson's go-to option either way.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Edwards-Helaire had troubling separating from Darrel Williams for feature back usage at times last season. Williams is gone, but Ronald Jones a notable signing and Isaih Pacecho on offers strong athleticism from Day 3 in this year's draft. Edwards-Helaire is one of the shakier starters in the NFL outside of a strong opening stretch of the season.

Jason Wood on May 23: Murray only played 14 games last year, but his play remains consistent on a per-game basis. He's a very good fantasy quarterback, but he hasn't shown enough growth to be considered elite. With D. Hopkins suspended and C. Kirk gone, it's unclear whether the offense is capable of more.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Murray is one of the tougher to rank quarterbacks. Dynamic as a runner, Murray has largely been an average NFL passer to-date and loses Christian Kirk, saw minimal impact from Rondale Moore last season, and DeAndre Hopkins has devolved into a chain-mover as he ventures into his 30s. Murray needs to challenge for the NFL lead in quarterback rushing to challenge the top-six of the position.

Jason Wood on May 24: Schultz lacks the athleticism of his TE1 peers, but no one can argue with his role or productivity. Dallas franchised him because he's become a vital piece of the league's No. 1 scoring offense.

Jason Wood on May 24: Hockenson only played 12 games last year, which is the second time in three seasons he's missed a big chunk of the season. Until he proves more durable, it's hard to invest a high pick in him despite transcendent talent and All-Pro upside.

Jason Wood on May 24: Goedert is good, but not great. He does most things well, but with A.J. Brown added to the mix along with 2021 Heisman Trophy winner Devonta Smith progressing, Goedert's ceiling is capped. The Eagles won't have the passing volume to support multiple receiving options on a weekly basis.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Sanders has yet to see a foundation back workload through three seasons and his receiving work saw a pronounced cut in 2021 with the addition of Kenny Gainwell to the depth chart. Sanders is the starter on paper, but one of the lower upside NFL starting options.

Chad Parsons on May 22: Sutton has career-best upside in 2022 with the addition of Russell Wilson by Denver. Sutton has yet to crash the top-20 in aPPG for his career. Overall volume for the passing attach and if Sutton can be the clear WR1 over Jerry Jeudy, are the critical questions for Sutton's ceiling.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Walker secured No.41 overall pedigree out of the draft and a Seattle depth chart ripe with uncertainty. Chris Carson has a murky outlook with his neck and Rashaad Penny has sparsely strung together a healthy stretch in his NFL career. Walker's range of outcomes ventures from strong injury-away option to clear-cut starter with a lack of health around him.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Hunt is a running back to watch with no guaranteed money and a quality depth chart (D'Ernest Johnson, Jerome Ford) behind him. Hunt's elite upside if Nick Chubb misses time is in some doubt with Johnson's strong showing as a spot starter last year. Hunt being moved by Week 1 would not be a surprise.

Jason Wood on May 23: Another season, another year when Tom Brady can be had rounds cheaper than he should. Yes, he's 45 years old. Yes, he retired for thirty seconds this offseason. Who cares? He threw for 5,300 yards and 43 touchdowns last year, and all the key pieces return for another run at the Super Bowl.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Brady will eventually become an NFL announcer by his record-setting broadcasting contract signed in the offseason. In the meantime, Brady returns to Tampa Bay after leading the NFL in completions, attempts, yards, and passing touchdowns in 2021. Chris Godwin is a question mark on his season start returning from injury and Rob Gronkowski potentially returning are the lone question marks for Brady.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Pollard is in the small subset of must-start running backs if the starter is out. Ezekiel Elliott has provided zero such games for Pollard to-date despite playing dinged up on numerous occasions. Pollard has flex appeal at times even with a healthy Elliott.

Jason Wood on May 23: The Eagles fully committed to the run as the season progressed, and it turned their fortunes around. But then they traded for A.J. Brown and paid him $25 million per season. Will the coaches unleash Hurts and the passing attack this year? I'm not betting on it, but Hurts rushing prowess gives him a top-10 floor, if healthy.

Chad Parsons on May 21: A.J. Brown's addition is significant for Hurts, who has relied on his rushing prowess for quality fantasy finishes to-date. 10 rushing touchdowns is tough to repeat from a regression standpoint, but surpassing his 16 passing touchdowns from a year ago should be enough to compensate for Hurts.

Jason Wood on May 23: To hear some analysts, you would think the Cowboys offense was awful last year. Yet, they were No. 1 in points (530) and yards (6,919). Prescott put up monstrous numbers again (69% completion rate, 6.2% TD rate, 7.5 yards per attempt), and should be fine as long as Michael Gallup, Jalen Tolbert, and James Washington can approximate Amari Cooper and Cedrick Wilson's roles.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Prescott was a mid-QB1 in 2021 despite not having his rushing upside back from his injury, posting a mere 146 yards and a single touchdown on the ground. Double those numbers and Prescott challenges for QB3 a year ago. Prescott loses Amari Cooper, but Michael Gallup and Dalton Schultz notably return and (ideally) CeeDee Lamb takes a step forward.

Chad Parsons on May 21: The Patriots are back to playing the hits with their running back collecting. Pierre Strong and Kevin Harris were both notable Day 3 selections with their quality profiles, added to Rhamondre Stevenson, James White, and Damien Harris. It is tough to trust the most expensive Patriots running back and that is Damien Harris for 2022.

Jason Wood on May 23: Burrow's pass attempts (520) were much lower than expected, but the recipe worked for the Bengals all the way to a Super Bowl appearance. The only fly in the ointment was a porous offensive line, but the front office spent a fortune on fixing that in free agency. Burrow's lack of rushing keeps him from having No. 1 overall ceiling, but he's firmly in the top-10 conversation.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Burrow does not add much as a runner to his fantasy tally and had a perfect storm of long touchdowns from JaMarr Chase in 2021 to fuel Burrow's top-10 finish. Burrow will have a tough task rising to the elite producers of the position.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Singletary is coming off his best NFL season and more touchdowns (8) than his previous two seasons combined (5). Singletary projects as the lead back for Buffalo to start the season, but taking James Cook in Round 2 is an ominous sign for any job security of strong touches for Singletary.

Jason Wood on May 23: Wilson wasn't a top-10 fantasy quarterback last year, breaking an eight-year streak. But as we've seen from Tom Brady and Matthew Stafford, veteran quarterbacks can light it up immediately in new surroundings. The Broncos' supporting cast is capable of powerhouse productivity, and Wilson will be re-energized as he pushes for another title.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Wilson's pass targets going from Seattle to Denver and the 'let Russ cook' mantra might still be in the living room rather than the required kitchen for 2022 to unleash his volume. Wilson is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, but fantasy-wise there is a disconnect if Denver sticks with a two-back (and run-centric) attack this season.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Gordon returning to Denver limits his weekly appeal beyond a flex play but also puts him in play for strong upside any week Javonte Williams is out.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Cook secured Round 2 pedigree, but a murky depth chart in Buffalo with Devin Singletary coming off his best season to-date and Round 3 Zack Moss also still looming. Cook is a better bet later in the season rather than early.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Penny showed his elite upside with (finally) a healthy stretch to close the 2021 fantasy season, carrying teams to titles. Penny's return to Seattle is clouded by the drafting of Kenneth Walker and the possibility of Chris Carson returning from a career-threatening neck injury. The perfect storm for Penny is an impact player, but he has sparsely been healthy for long in the NFL as a high-variance play.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Edmonds was in line for the 1A role in Miami until Sony Michel was added to the depth chart, now one of the more ambiguous pecking orders in the NFL with Edmonds, Michel, and Raheem Mostert populating the three top spots.

Chad Parsons on May 21: In a best case, Jones challenges Clyde Edwards-Helaire and eventually wins the lead role in Kansas City. Neither has shown particular acumen in pass protection with Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady in recent seasons, hence seeing Leonard Fournette and Darrel Williams dominate in those situations.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Jacksonville, like Baltimore, has health as the major watch list item for the respective backfields. Robinson and Travis Etienne are both returning from season-ending injury. If both are healthy, expect Robinson to lose out to the Round 1 pedigree of Etienne. Robinson has top-12 upside on a likely-better-than-2021 Jacksonville offense if Etienne is still on the mend.

Jason Wood on May 23: Rodgers has delivered efficient, elite production over many coaching, system, and personnel iterations. While Davante Adams' departure hurts, it would be silly to discount Rodgers much lower than the end of the QB1 tier.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Rodgers losing Davante Adams is a gut punch to his weaponry in 2022. Marquez Valdes-Scandling is another under-the-radar loss. Christian Watson is a developmental rookie, Amari Rodgers has shown little, and Robert Tonyan looked like a shell of his former breakout self in 2021. Outside of Allen Lazard rising to a top-20 receiver, there is plenty of reason for pessimism for Rodgers being a top-10 quarterback this season.

Jason Wood on May 23: Could last season have gone any better? After toiling for years in Detroit and being labeled as a compiler who "couldn't win the big one," Stafford puts up elite fantasy numbers and leads the Rams to a Super Bowl title. Expect more of the same this year, as Allen Robinson is a more than adequate replacement for Robert Woods.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Stafford was second in the NFL in passing touchdowns and gained Allen Robinson this offseason. However, a touchdown regression from Cooper Kupp is likely and the WR3, tight end, and running back spots are not highlights for fantasy upside. Stafford's perfect storm mid-QB1 finish last year projects lower in 2022.

Jason Wood on May 24: Gesicki set career marks for targets, receptions, and yards last season but the touchdown luck (2) offset his growth. Assuming positive touchdown regression, Gesicki could sneak into the top-10 conversation. However, adding Tyreek Hill to the mix makes Gesicki a low-priority target in most game scripts.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Stevenson showed well as a 2021 rookie, but the Patriots splashed the depth chart with Pierre Strong and Kevin Harris, both notable profiles now with Day 3 pedigree. Stevenson's clarity as an injury-away option to Damien Harris is no longer there.

Jason Wood on May 23: Carr will be the darling expert pick this year with Josh McDaniels taking over and Davante Adams acquired. While Carr is capable of a QB1 season, don't overvalue the offseason changes particularly because Carr offers nothing as a runner. Carr has never cracked the Top 10 in eight seasons; history doesn't offer many comparable QBs who break out in their ninth year as a starter.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Carr challenged for the top-10 in fantasy scoring among quarterbacks despite not having an outside wide receiver presence and Darren Waller missing time. Fast-forward to 2022 and Carr has Waller healthy and Davante Adams added to the passing game. Carr is a sleeper despite his lack of rushing upside.

Jason Wood on May 24: Ertz looked like his old self after a few weeks in Arizona, and the Cardinals decided to keep him around for a few more seasons. Arizona spreads the ball around, but with Christian Kirk gone and Deandre Hopkins suspended for half the season, Ertz could have a strong start to the season.

Jason Wood on May 24: Based on talent and career progression, Freiermuth deserves to rank higher. But until we have clarity on whether Mitch Trubisky or Kenny Pickett are up to the challenge of guiding a high-efficiency passing offense, we have to treat Freiermuth more as a high-ceiling TE2.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Mattison has been one of the most clarified and highest upside injury-away running backs in the NFL since his drafting in 2019. That continues in 2022 behind Dalvin Cook. Any game Cook misses, Mattison is an auto-start player.

Jason Wood on May 24: Hunter Henry's early career injuries cast a shadow over him, and provide a compelling discount on draft day. The Patriots threw huge money at Henry and Jonnu Smith last offseason, but 2021 proved it was Henry who deserved the paycheck. In an offense without bonafide playmakers, Henry remains a viable TE1 in most league formats.

Chad Parsons on May 21: The Rams has an upside-capping lack of usage for running backs in the passing game, but Henderson is a sneaky bet considering Cam Akers did not look good with his early return from an Achilles injury last summer. Henderson has limited competition from lower on the depth chart and Akers is a massive question mark entering 2022 health-wise.

Jason Wood on May 23: Cousins has been a top-12 quarterback in six of the last seven seasons, including a QB9 finish last year. No one seems to want him, but he always delivers in fantasy for a discounted draft cost.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Cousins has posted 30 or more passing touchdowns in three of the past four seasons as one of the underrated fantasy quarterbacks. Justin Jefferson being a bright star has aided Cousins through Adam Thielen taking a step back over the past season or two. Irv Smith returns from injury, missing from the passing game in 2021.

Jason Wood on May 24: Dawson Knox is a complementary piece of the Bills puzzle, not someone who presents matchup nightmares for opposing defensive coordinators. But as long as the Bills continue to sling the ball around at a breakneck pace, Knox will have low-end starter value.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Carter pulled a Tre Mason as the Jets drafted Breece Hall as the RB1 off the board. Carter also saw Tevin Coleman and Ty Johnson play a decent amount last year amidst Carter's moments of prominence. Carter ultimately projects as an injury-away option in 2022 with Breece Hall being the starter in short order, even if Carter sees the most touches in Week 1.

Chad Parsons on May 21: McKissic shifted from Buffalo back to Washington in free agency. McKissic is more of a PPR thorn in the side of Antonio Gibson (and Brian Robinson) than a standalone strong PPR play. McKissic's role largely stays the same whether Gibson is healthy or Robinson is the early-down option.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Hines is the J.D. McKissic of the Colts depth chart - a PPR hindrance to others on the depth chart more than a standalone fantasy starter.

Jason Wood on May 23: We'll know soon enough whether Watson will be disciplined in 2022 and for how many games. Assuming he misses between 6-8 games, he's worth drafting at the bottom end of QB1s, but make sure to prioritize a second quarterback quickly to carry you for the first month or two.

Chad Parsons on May 21: The biggest variable with Watson is how many games he will play in 2022. The Browns have quality weapons around Watson and pairing Watson with a sturdy veteran - or early-season-centric option - is an optimal draft combination.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Williams is one of the underrated primary backup running backs, capable of carrying the load if needed. Williams is unstartable as long as D'Andre Swift is healthy.

Jason Wood on May 24: Higbee had another solid season, and his role as a complementary piece should be intact for another few seasons. But he's far enough along in his career to know the chances of a TE1-breakout campaign are unlikely.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Spiller slipped to Day 3 of the draft but landed behind Austin Ekeler with an open opportunity to win the RB2 job to start his rookie season. Spiller has quality injury-away upside if he wins the role.

Jason Wood on May 24: Injuries are a massive concern, but Smith has flashed in limited playing time. The Vikings remain committed to him based on their lack of alternative moves in free agency or the draft. If Smith is healthy and productive in the preseason, he's worth targeting as a breakout. But he has to stay on the practice field, or he's ignorable.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Gainwell is more of a thorn in the PPR side of Miles Sanders (and Boston Scott) than a standalone fantasy viable running back.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Edwards' healthy is the primary watchword heading into the season. J.K. Dobbins is also working back from a season-ending injury. Edwards, if the healthier option, could be the Week 1 starter. On the downside, Edwards could be slower back to health than Dobbins to siphon any clarified opportunity. Plus, Baltimore has eluded to concerns with Mike Davis signed.

Jason Wood on May 23: Lawrence's rookie season wasn't bad, it was abysmal. Few rookies in NFL history have had that kind of season and amounted to more than a league-average starter for their careers. But the Urban Meyer effect cannot be discounted, and many will be tempted to give Lawrence a do-over. Caveat emptor, but don't completely rule out a comeback for the ages.

Chad Parsons on May 21: No.1 overall quarterback selections are relatively immune to Year 1 decreasing their uptick probabilities for Year 2 and beyond. Subtract Urban Meyer and add Christian Kirk alone and Lawrence is a good bet to crack the top-20 quarterbacks, if not the top-15 with his rushing potential.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Mostert was a non-factor in 2021 after a Week 1 injury and is on the wrong side of the age curve. The good news is an unsettled Miami depth chart gives Mostert a puncher's chance at clarified starts in 2022.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Pierce slipped to Day 3 in the draft and Houston has Marlon Mack and Rex Burkhead as sturdy veterans on the depth chart. Pierce was a relative non-producer in college and assuming he will outright win the starting job is a stretch.

Chad Parsons on May 23: Gronkowski has yet to officially return to the NFL for 2022. If active with Tampa Bay, Gronkowski represents a top-12 tight end. If retired, Gronkowski represents a zero for early drafters. Considering the minimal difference between TE15 and TE25+, the risk of Gronkowski not playing is worth it.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Drake lost clarity as an injury-away back in 2021 when Peyton Barber had moments of clarity. The Raiders added Zamir White to the depth chart, further clouding Drake's chances for streaming starts in 2022.

Jason Wood on May 23: While the Dolphins were allegedly machinating for everyone from Tom Brady to Deshaun Watson, the chips fell in favor of building around Tagovailoa. The team has given the young quarterback a loaded receiving corps, so no more excuses. It's put up or shut up in 2022.

Chad Parsons on May 21: This is the no excuses season for Tagovailoa. Miami has Jaylen Waddle entering Year 2, Mike Gesicki returns, and Tyreek Hill is a splash trade acquisition. Tagovailoa adds minimal on the ground and his 27 passing touchdowns over 23 games to-date will need a massive uptick to approach the top-12 of the position.

Chad Parsons on May 21: White secured Day 2 pedigree and has a Matt Forte-light profile as a prospect. Ke'Shawn Vaughn has shown little through two seasons and the RB2 job in Tampa Bay is wide open behind Leonard Fournette. The trust of Tom Brady with pass protection assignments will be key for White and Vaughn.

Jason Wood on May 23: On paper, the Bears have a terrible receiving corps and subpar offensive line. Is the new front office committed to building around the young signal caller? I'm not sure, and you shouldn't be, either. Draft Fields as a high-ceiling QB2, not as your starter.

Chad Parsons on May 21: The Bears squandered the offseason opportunities to build around Fields like the Jets did with Zach Wilson. Fields has strong rushing upside, but he may challenge for the lowest passing total among starting quarterbacks again in 2022 with Darnell Mooney, Cole Kmet and little else in the passing game.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Burkhead showed well late in 2021 but has typically had the underrated backup role more than starter or true injury-away status in his career. Marlon Mack and Dameon Pierce added to the depth cloud Burkhead's status, at least to start the season.

Jason Wood on May 23: Most of us are assuming Lance will be the Week 1 starter, but the 49ers still have Garoppolo, so we need to let training camp give us guidance on how to value Lance in redrafts.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Lance's range of outcomes in 2022 includes an elite fantasy breakout into the top-10 of the position, but also Jimmy Garoppolo staying in San Francisco and starting most (or all) of the season. Lance is fine drafted as a fantasy team's QB2, but being all-in on Lance starting and succeeding is a risky team-building strategy.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Herbert projects as a David Montgomery injury-away option in Chicago. Darrynton Evans is a wildcard addition to the depth chart but has struggled to stay healthy and Tennessee swiftly moved on from the former Round 3 pick.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Algeier has starter potential for the Falcons with Mike Davis gone, Cordarrelle Patterson rumored to have more of a wide receiver role this season, and Damien Williams on the wrong side of the age curve. The perfect storm of Allgeier being this year's Elijah Mitchell as an early-season starter from Day 3 exists even if requiring a leap of faith.

Jason Wood on May 23: Few quarterbacks have been as erratic as Ryan. In 14 seasons, Ryan has as a top-3 quarterback twice, and outside the Top 10 six times. He's coming off a QB17 finish in Atlanta, but the team was bereft of talent and stuck in neutral. Now he's a Colt and should return to top-10 to 14 value if he stays healthy.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Ryan inherits one of the best rushing attacks and offensive lines in the NFL with his trade to the Colts. Ryan's top-10 upside is sapped at this point in his career, but can be a sturdy QB2 for fantasy terms and a Superflex value.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Michel joins a Miami depth where any of Michel, Chase Edmonds, or Raheem Mostert could be the Week 1 starter or start multiple games this season.

Jason Wood on May 23: Zach Wilson's rookie season wasn't as bad as Trevor Lawrence's, but it wasn't good, either. When the likes of Josh Johnson are putting up better numbers in the system, we need to tread carefully.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Wilson was arguably the weakest showing of the notable 2021 rookie quarterbacks. There are no excuses in 2022 with the team adding to Corey Davis and Elijah Moore with Garrett Wilson in the top-10 of the draft, splashing the backfield with Breece Hall, and bolstering the anemic tight end depth chart with C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin. Wilson, still, will have to improve on his woeful 55% completion rate and more interceptions than touchdowns in a massive fashion.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Ingram is still in the catbird seat as an injury-away back to Alvin Kamara. Ingram is largely being overlooked within the backup running back landscape.

Jason Wood on May 23: The front office seemed to reluctantly re-sign Winston after higher-end alternatives fell through, which isn't a resounding endorsement. He'll continue being a streaky player who's hard to trust in weekly lineups.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Winston had a career year through seven games in 2021 before injury. Sean Payton exits, but Michael Thomas is slated to return from injury and Jarvis Landry and Chris Olave are notable additions to the passing game. Winston is simmering with upside to crash the top-12 if Thomas is healthy and Landry and Olave provide anything of note this season.

Jason Wood on May 23: Can Brian Daboll and his staff unlock Daniel Jones' potential? Don't count on it, particularly because Daboll has several unsuccessful stints as a play-caller on his resume before he had the privilege of coordinating an offense with Josh Allen.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Jones has devolved in two seasons since a promising rookie year in 2019. Jones has rushing upside, but 21 passing touchdowns over his past 25 games requires a massive uptick to be worth the downside risk even as a fantasy team's QB2 considering the solid veterans available instead.

Chad Parsons on May 21: While many are anointing Dameon Pierce as the earmarked starter in Houston, it is Mack with the best production profile, and it is not particularly close, on the depth chart. Mack is still a bit of a wildcard health-wise after his Achilles injury but is the probability bet over Rex Burkhead and a Day 3 Pierce, especially for the cost.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Perine has avoided additional competition for the RB2 role in Cincinnati this offseason. Chris Evans could steal receiving work if Joe Mixon is out and Perine projects as a lower upside fantasy streamer.

Jason Wood on May 23: Julio Jones and A.J. Brown weren't the dynamic duo some expected, and now both are gone. A recovering Robert Woods and rookie Traylon Burks will have trouble matching Brown and company's production, at least in 2022. Tannehill is on the downtrend but his rushing upside keeps him in the low-end QB1 tier until further notice.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Tannehill lost his top receiver in A.J. Brown, a gut punch to his passing upside in 2022. Tannehill is also a regression candidate coming off his seven rushing scores on just 55 attempts last year. Tannehill will struggle to finish in the top-20 quarterbacks.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Robinson enters a Washington depth chart where Antonio Gibson has struggled to stay healthy and avoid fumbles. Robinson had zero fumbles in college and has a lead-back profile. J.D. McKissic hurts the PPR upside of either, but Robinson is, at worst, an injury-away option.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Mike Davis' release aids Williams' chances to be the RB2, or even the starter if Cordarrelle Patterson transitions back to wide receiver, for the Falcons.

Chad Parsons on May 21: White will be in competition with Kenyan Drake for the primary backup role behind Josh Jacobs in Las Vegas. Health is a major question mark with White after multiple significant knee injuries in college.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Scott has limited upside with Kenneth Gainwell a receiving-centric option also behind Miles Sanders in Philadelphia.

Chad Parsons on May 21: White is returning from injury and the Patriots splashed the depth chart with multiple Day 3 running backs with quality profiles (Pierre Strong, Kevin Harris). The five-back depth chart could have a tough cut by Week 1.

Chad Parsons on May 21: The 49ers splashed the depth chart again in 2022 with a Day 2 draft pick on Tyrion Davis-Price. Sermon was a Day 2 selection as well in 2021, but landed in the doghouse early and often as Elijah Mitchell surged to the starting role. Investing the backfield requires a risk-taking attitude and, ideally, seeking the cheaper options.

Jason Wood on May 23: Mac Jones only threw 22 touchdowns in 17 games and offers next to nothing as a rusher. With the Patriots not having an offensive coordinator on staff, and only Devante Parker being added to the receiving room, Jones' doesn't have a top-10 ceiling even if things fall perfectly.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Jones had a promising rookie season and now sees DeVante Parker and rookie Tyquan Thornton added as lid-lifting wide receivers to a passing game full of short and intermediate options. Jones will likely not have the volume or rushing upside to challenge for the top-10 but represents a solid floor and top-15 upside for appeal in premium formats.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Vaughn has the upside to be the RB2 in Tampa Bay, but Rachaad White's drafting throws a wrench into those plans. Vaughn has shown little through two seasons and remains a project as to his fantasy upside.

Jason Wood on May 23: In a league that puts inordinate value on starting quarterbacks, it speaks volumes Wentz has been traded away twice in two seasons. The Commanders have intriguing skill players, so view Wentz as a QB2 with upside in advantageous matchups.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Wentz is tough to trust with his quizzical mistakes and turnovers at times but did enjoy a bounce-back 2021 season on paper for the Colts. Now with Washington, Wentz has quality weapons all around for a top-20 season.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Haskins has an opportunity to win the RB2 job in Tennessee as a Day 3 rookie.

Jason Wood on May 23: 19 touchdowns in 14 games and a QB24 ranking tell the story. The Lions aren't going to morph into a high-volume passing attack with Goff under center, but contractually they probably aren't willing to give up on him yet.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Goff is an underrated veteran quarterback. D.J. Chark and (health-pending) Jameson Williams offers boosts to the wide receiver corps. Goff also did not log a rushing touchdown in 2021 for the first time in his six-year career to push down his fantasy finish. Goff is a sturdy QB2 for fantasy with modest upside.

Jason Wood on May 23: Mills was an afterthought this time a year ago, but the Texans committed to him early and his rookie season panned out well. We don't yet know if he can elevate a team to playoff contention, but he's certainly unlikely to be a total whiff, either.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Mills was given the vote of confidence by Houston in the offseason not notably adding to the position. The weapons are largely the same with coming-off-of-injury rookie John Metchie as one addition. Brevin Jordan being a potential breakout tight end would be another reason for optimism. Mills adds next to nothing as runner, making his top-12 probabilities low.

Chad Parsons on May 21: The 49ers are one of the tougher to project depth charts in the NFL. Upside abounds if getting it right any particular week. Davis-Price is the latest Day 2 investment in the position after Trey Sermon showed little in 2021.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Hilliard is the veteran of note behind Derrick Henry. Holding off rookie Hassan Haskins will be key to being an injury away from a prominent role.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Foreman joins the Carolina depth chart where Chuba Hubbard had and largely lost the injury-away role in 2021. Foreman showed well in Tennessee and projects as the leading rusher if Christian McCaffrey were to miss time.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Carson has one of the highest range of outcomes of NFL backs. Carson may not play again with his neck injury and recovery process. Also in play is Carson being Seattle's starter if healthy as Rashaad Penny has rarely been healthy in his career and Kenneth Walker is an incoming rookie with pass protection work to do.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Hubbard was the clear RB2 early in Christian McCaffrey's extended absence last season. However, Ameer Abdullah siphoned plenty of touches and eroded Hubbard's viability. This offseason D'Onta Foreman has been added to cloud Hubbard yet again.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Benjamin did not separate himself as the clear RB3 last season in Arizona and the only competition for the injury-away role behind James Conner is Day 3 rookie Keaontay Ingram.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Ingram has prototypical size, good enough athleticism, and a quality receiving profile. Securing Day 3 pedigree, Ingram will compete with Eno Benjamin for the RB2 role in Arizona.

Jason Wood on May 23: Mitch Trubisky is more than capable of starting, too, so the Steelers have the luxury of keeping Pickett on the bench until he's ready. Whether that's Week 1, Week 10, or 2023 remains to be seen.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Pickett's selection in Round 1 means the clock is ticking on expected Pittsburgh starter Mitchell Trubisky for his first bad game or a slow start to the season. Pickett does not project as a strong rushing option and the typical fantasy result for a rookie quarterback is already in the QB20-40 range historically.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Wilson is the lost name in the 49ers backfield where Elijah Mitchell is returning from knee surgery, Trey Sermon was in the doghouse last year, and Tyrion Davis-Price is an incoming rookie. Wilson is worth a dart throw who has shown well in the past.

Chad Parsons on May 22: The Patriots' depth chart is cloudy with five quality options to begin training camp. Strong is on the older side but has a good combination of size and two-way producer from college should the early Day 3 rookie see an opportunity.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Davis left an RB2 (or better) role in Atlanta as a surprise post-NFL Draft release to find the Baltimore depth chart dealing with returns from injury with J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards. Davis' addition points to some level of concern for Dobbins and/or Edwards. There's a non-zero chance Davis is the Week 1 starter for Baltimore.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Breida is one of the underrated injury-away situations post-NFL Draft. Breida lacks ideal size but is the leader in the clubhouse behind Saquon Barkley.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Johnson showed well in 2021 with spot duty as the Browns starter. This year is more ambiguous with Kareem Hunt still on the roster (for now) and Jerome Ford a notable Day 3 draft addition.

Jason Wood on May 23: Is Mitch Trubisky the latest Matt Flynn? After backing up Josh Allen, Trubisky seemed to have won a new lease on life as the Steelers new starter. But then the team drafted Kenny Pickett and now Trubisky realistically has a few months to prove he can start elsewhere in 2023.

Chad Parsons on May 21: After a reset season as Josh Allen's backup in Buffalo, Trubisky is projected as the Week 1 starter for the Steelers. The clock is ticking, however, with Kenny Pickett waiting for any falter by Trubisky to turn the page to the hometown rookie. Trubisky has quality weapons and rushing upside, but is more of an early-season play than one projected for a full season of starting opportunity, healthy or not.

Chad Parsons on May 21: The former Dolphins starter has been buried in an avalanche of additions by Miami in Chase Edmonds, Sony Michel, and Raheem Mostert. Gaskin is now yet another Day 3 running back searching for a clarified opportunity.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Williams started the NFL Draft process with some discussion of being a Day 2 prospect. Ultimately Williams slipped to mid-Day 3 and landed on a blocked Rams depth chart. Williams will compete with previous Day 3 selection Jake Funk for the RB3 role.

Jason Wood on May 23: Mariota bided his time as the Raiders backup and looks to be an unexpected beneficiary of the quarterback carousel. When the dust settled, he was the best-available option for Arthur Smith and the Falcons. But Desmond Ridder will almost certainly be given a chance to win the job as the season progresses.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Mariota is a plus rushing option but has a concerning 32 passing touchdowns against 26 interceptions over the past five seasons. Mariota should have a longer leash considering Desmond Ridder was a Round 3 selection in this year's draft, but Atlanta is unlikely to go anywhere in the standings. Turning the page to 2023 may come earlier in Atlanta than any other NFL city.

Jason Wood on May 23: Darnold knows he's not wanted in Carolina, and yet the Panthers waited until the third round to draft the mercurial Matt Corral. No one believes Darnold will be the starter, yet for now, he seems the obvious choice.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Carolina passed on quarterback at No.6 overall in the draft, a boost to Darnold's chances to see starts, and plenty of them, in 2022. Darnold has been woeful, however, with 18 touchdowns and 24 interceptions over the past two seasons. Outside of Darnold's torrid start to 2021 with rushing touchdowns, Darnold has been forgettable.

Jason Wood on May 23: The coaches said Geno Smith had the early edge on Drew Lock in minicamp. If the young signal-caller can't look better than Geno Smith in non-contact drills, he has almost no hope for fantasy relevance.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Lock is not even a lock to be the Seattle starter for 2022. Expect a battle with Geno Smith. Lock has 18 touchdowns and 17 interceptions spanning the past two seasons.

Jason Wood on May 23: Garoppolo was expected to have a new home by now, but an injury clouded his market. There's no indication the 49ers are backing off plans to make Trey Lance the starter, but Jimmy G could still be the answer for a handful of needy teams in the coming months.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Garoppolo still resides in San Francisco and the options abound for the veteran quarterback, who could still be the 49ers starter this season, or off to another team as a starter or backup (for now). Garoppolo, fantasy-wise, does not have strong upside unless the situation is perfect around him.

Jason Wood on May 23: Ridder is raw and there are no guarantees he'll evolve into a long-term starter. But the Falcons have no incentive not to give him a try later this season because Marcus Mariota certainly isn't the answer beyond a one-year stopgap.

Chad Parsons on May 21: The Falcons are projected to be one of the weakest teams in the NFL. Ridder should see time under center to evaluate the rookie ahead of the 2023 offseason. Marcus Mariota is one of least secure starters in the NFL to see 17 starts.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Moss has faded from relevance on the Bills depth chart with Devin Singletary's usage dwarfing Moss' in 2021. Add in Round 2 rookie James Cook and Moss is multiple injuries from being fantasy viable.

Chad Parsons on May 22: Snell is the projected RB2 for the Steelers, one of the least inspiring injury-away running backs for fantasy upside.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Williams is still looking for work, but showed well in Kansas City and was the preferred option over Clyde Edwards-Helaire at times. Monitor Williams to crash a depth chart by Week 1.

Chad Parsons on May 22: Evans is more of a PPR thorn in the side of Samaje Perine should Joe Mixon miss time rather than a standalone upside value.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Even in the 'likely to be traded' quarterback bucket alone, Mayfield has competition with Jimmy Garoppolo in the marketplace. Mayfield has two quality seasons and two poor seasons under his belt in the NFL. He profiles as one of the best backups in the league or an uninspiring starter at this point.

Jason Wood on May 24: Brissett is an experienced backup and capable of at least keeping the Browns afloat in a run-heavy approach if Deshaun Watson is given a lengthy suspension.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Brissett is one of the watch list quarterbacks. Deshaun Watson's availability to open the season is a question mark with a possibility of suspension. Baker Mayfield is likely to be traded. That leaves Brissett as a spot starter in Cleveland under those conditions with a quality offense in tow.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Signing with the Colts in mid-May, Lindsay offers a veteran presence for carries instead of the rookie competition for carries behind Jonathan Taylor outside of change-of-pace Nyheim Hines.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Willis is a longer shot to see significant time as a rookie outside of a Ryan Tannehill injury. Tennessee is in a win now window and Willis' passing floor is low.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Sam Darnold has done little with Carolina to instill confidence of a successful season of starts in 2022. Corral has rushing upside but his Round 3 pedigree and fading in the draft are worrisome from a longer-term projection perspective.

Chad Parsons on May 22: At best Coleman would be in a committee with Michael Carter should Breece Hall miss time and clarify the Jets' packed depth chart.

Chad Parsons on May 22: Johnson has athleticism and receiving upside, but is buried on the Jets depth chart with the addition of Breece Hall plus Tevin Coleman returning in 2022.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Boone was in line to be the RB2 in Denver, but Melvin Gordon's return pushes Boone back to needing multiple injuries for a prominent role.

Chad Parsons on May 22: Booker is one of the intriguing veteran running backs lurking in free agency to sign with a needy team should injury or young players not instill confidence through camp and the preseason.

Jason Wood on May 23: Taylor is an experienced, steady presence and excellent locker room influence. Giants fans hope upon hope he won't see the field this year because that means Brian Daboll has given up on Daniel Jones.

Chad Parsons on May 22: Landing with the Giants offers a shot to see starts in 2022 for Taylor, whether by poor play or injury to Daniel Jones. The collection of wide receiver talent (plus Saquon Barkley) would make Taylor QB2 viable in premium formats.

Jason Wood on May 23: Love is still one Aaron Rodgers injury away from piloting a contender. But with Davante Adams gone, it's hard to imagine Love being fantasy relevant even if his number is called.

Jason Wood on May 23: Andy Dalton is making a career out of being the guy looking over someone else's shoulder. Jameis Winston is hardly secure in his job, so don't be shocked if Dalton takes the field for New Orleans in 2022.

Chad Parsons on May 22: Minshew has a clarified backup role behind Jalen Hurts in a critical year considering the Eagles' added investment in A.J. Brown on offense. Minshew has one of the best backup quarterback profiles in the NFL for fantasy purposes if he gets under center.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Huntley showed dynamic rushing and good enough passing in spot starts for an injury Lamar Jackson last season to be one of the most appealing backup quarterbacks in the NFL for fantasy.

Chad Parsons on May 22: Johnson is one of the intriguing veteran running backs lurking in free agency to sign with a needy team should injury or young players not instill confidence through camp and the preseason.

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Jason Wood on May 23: The Seahawks may still be in the market for another veteran, but veteran Smith has the edge on the Week 1 starting job heading into training camp.

Chad Parsons on May 22: Smith has a quality shot to be the Week 1 starter in Seattle, plus some rushing upside. The key question is if the Seahawks add a veteran via trade or being released from another team.

Chad Parsons on May 21: Phillip Lindsay signing with the Colts hurts Jackson's chances for the RB3 role, or the most carries if Jonathan Taylor misses time, at the outset of 2022.

Chad Parsons on May 22: Hyde is one of the intriguing veteran running backs lurking in free agency to sign with a needy team should injury or young players not instill confidence through camp and the preseason.

Jason Wood on May 24: After years of holding a clipboard, we caught a glimpse of Rush's ability to manage the Cowboys offense last year, and he looked terrific.