2023 New England Patriots Outlook
2023 New England Patriots Outlook The 2023 NFL season is right around the corner and that means fantasy football drafts are underway. Before you assemble your championship dynasty, redraft, or high-stakes squad, FullTime Fantasy members will have an in-depth, player-by-player
2023 New England Patriots Outlook
The 2023 NFL season is right around the corner and that means fantasy football drafts are underway. Before you assemble your championship dynasty, redraft, or high-stakes squad, FullTime Fantasy members will have an in-depth, player-by-player preview of all 32 teams from football legend Shawn Childs.
Up next in our extensive NFL and fantasy football preview series is Shawn’s deep dive into the 2023 New England Patriots Outlook.
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2023 New York Jets Outlook
2023 New York Jets Outlook The 2023 NFL season is right around the corner and that means fantasy football drafts are underway. Before you assemble your championship dynasty, redraft, or high-stakes squad, FullTime Fantasy members will have an in-depth, player-by-player
2023 New York Jets Outlook
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Up next in our extensive NFL and fantasy football preview series is Shawn’s deep dive into the 2023 New York Jets Outlook.
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2023 Philadelphia Eagles Outlook
2023 Philadelphia Eagles Outlook The 2023 NFL season is right around the corner and that means fantasy football drafts are underway. Before you assemble your championship dynasty, redraft, or high-stakes squad, FullTime Fantasy members will have an in-depth, player-by-player preview of all 32 teams from football legend Shawn Childs. Up next in our extensive NFL and fantasy football preview series is Shawn’s deep dive into the 2023 Philadelphia Eagles Outlook. — PROJECTIONS — — Coaching Staff — Nick Sirianni went 23-11 over his first two seasons as the head coach of the Eagles. Philadelphia had a dynamic run in 2022, leading to a trip to the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, they lost by three points to the Kansas City Chiefs. He spent the previous three seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Colts while having 14 years of coaching experience in the NFL. Philadelphia jumped to 3rd in points scored (477 – an increase of 33 points from 2021) while improving from 14th to 3rd in offensive yards. Brian Johnson takes over as Philly’s offensive coordinator. He earned his way to the NFL via 11 years of coaching in college. In 2021, Philadelphia gave him their quarterback’s coach job, leading to his promotion in 2023. Johnson turned 36 in February. Philly also lost their defensive coordinator after their great season. They awarded the job to Sean Desai this season. He held the same position in 2021 for the Chicago Bears while working as the Seattle Seahawks’ associated head coach and defensive assistant last year. Desai had been coaching in the NFL for 10 seasons. The Eagles allowed 344 points (8th) last year, an improvement of 74 points from 2020 and 41 points from 2021. Their defense did show more growth in yards allowed (2nd – 10th in 2021), thanks to a league-high 70 sacks. — Free Agency — Philadelphia lost DT Javon Hargrove to the 49ers in the offseason after they rewarded him with an $84 million contract ($40 million guaranteed). Last season, he set a career-high in sacks (11) with 60 tackles. Their defense also moved on from S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (DET), LB T.J. Edwards (CHI), LB Kyzir White (ARI), S Marcus Epps (LV), and DE Robert Quinn (FA). The Eagles added S Terrell Edmunds and LB Nicholas Morrow via free agency. G Isaac Seumalo signed with the Steelers, and G Andre Dillard found a new home with the Titans. Offensively, RB Miles Sanders landed in Carolina while Philadelphia replaced him with RB Rashaad Penny. They brought in QB Marcus Mariota to cover the loss of QB Gardner Minshew (IND). The only other addition was WR Olamide Zaccheaus. — Draft — After an excellent season, the Eagles still had two first-round picks (DT Jalen Carter and LB Nolan Smith) in the 2023 NFL Draft. Carter instantly gives Philadelphia an impact interior lineman who will attack the quarterback and control the run game. He gets off the line with a plan creating wins with quickness, hands, and strength. His motor may need some gas late in games when facing bulky, power offensive linemen. Carter’s next step is personal growth in his maturity to keep him on point in the weekly battles in the trenches. Thanks to his speed (4.39 40-yard dash), vision, and team mentality, Smith brings a high foundation in his ability to support the run. His pass pushing has room to grow while needing more defined moves when stalemated in his attack. He had his 2022 college season cut short due to a torn pectoral muscle. Philly added T Tyler Steen in the third round. Early in his career, he projects higher in pass protection due to his vision and coverage area. His technique and attack angle need some work to increase his range and balance when moving forward. Steen must add patience to his plan to improve his chance of slowing down a delayed rusher. The Eagles added three more defensive players (S Sydney Brown, CB Kelee Ringo, and DT Moro Ojomo) over the back half of this year’s draft. Brown is at his best when attacking the line of scrimmage in run support, but he does miss some tackles. When asked to downshift and change directions, his defense has a step back in value. Brown stays connected to tight ends in coverage, but better route runners will give him problems. Ringo is the third player added to Philadelphia’s defense who played his college ball at Georgia. He offers blazing speed (4.36 40-yard dash) with the size (6’2” and 205 lbs.) to handle press coverage. Ringo adds value against the run but lacks the movements and anticipation to fire on time against throws over the short areas of the field. Penalties were an issue last year, and he needs to find a balance between watching the quarterback and staying connected to his assignment. Ojomo comes to the NFL as a tweener defensive lineman. His strength is the key to his wins, but he doesn’t have the lateral quickness to be a difference-maker on the edge or between defenders on the inside with his feet. Ojomo plays hard with an eye for the ball. Philadelphia invested in QB Tanner McKee in the sixth round. His skill set is miles away from Jalen Hurts, requiring the Eagles to run a different offense when he is behind center. McKee does his work from the pocket with an NFL arm. His delivery needs to be cleaned up to increase his accuracy. McKee loses value when asked to throw on the move, and his pocket presence isn’t high enough to extend the passing window when looking for his secondary receiving options. — Offensive Line — The Eagles fell to fourth in rushing yards (2,509) with 32 rushing touchdowns. They averaged 4.6 yards per carry (down from 4.9 in 2021) while gaining over 20 yards per rush in 17 runs. Philadelphia jumped to eighth in passing yards (4,364) while gaining 8.1 yards per pass attempt. They finished with 25 passing touchdowns and
2023 Fantasy Football Strength of Schedule: RB
There is certainly no shortage of analytics and data available to fantasy football enthusiasts. One of the most useful tools available to the well-prepared fantasy drafter is to break down the strength of schedule for each position. FullTime’s 2023 Fantasy
While there is plenty of strength of schedule analysis out there, FullTime Fantasy breaks down the data in a unique way. In addition to season-long data, FullTime Fantasy Members get access to all positions including IDP. Also, the data can be sorted by remaining games and broken down into sections. This can be especially helpful for high-stakes and tournament drafters looking for the edge during the fantasy playoffs.
After breaking down quarterbacks previously, here is a deep dive into the 2023 Fantasy Football Strength of Schedule: RB and how to take advantage of that data this draft season.
The numbers listed include Weeks 1-17.
Favorable Schedules
Javonte Williams & Samaje Perine (Denver Broncos) – Because there is uncertainty on the health of Javonte Williams’s surgically-repaired knee, drafting both Denver running backs is an easily attainable strategy. Snagging Williams first, then handcuffing Perine would give fantasy drafters the most favorable schedule for running backs in 2023.
Of course, this approach offers plenty of risk. Williams tore multiple ligaments last fall. Meanwhile, Perine has never had an extended run as a starter. However, selecting both players in the new Sean Payton offense offers plenty of fantasy potential.
Plus, Denver gets an appealing slate of games to accrue that production. The Broncos get four games against opponents that…
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2023 Fantasy Football Strength of Schedule: QB
There is certainly no shortage of analytics and data available to fantasy football enthusiasts. One of the most useful tools available to the well-prepared fantasy drafter is to break down the strength of schedule for each position. FullTime’s 2023 Fantasy Football Strength of Schedule: QB looks at the most crucial position to give you a draft-day edge. There is also a lot of strength of schedule analysis out there, but FullTime Fantasy breaks down the data in a unique way. In addition to season-long data, FullTime Fantasy Members get access to all positions including IDP. Also, the data can be sorted by remaining games and broken down into sections. This can be especially helpful for high-stakes and tournament drafters looking for the edge during the fantasy playoffs. Here is a deep dive into the 2023 Fantasy Football Strength of Schedule: QB and how to take advantage of that data this draft season. The numbers listed include Weeks 1-17. Favorable Schedules Jordan Love (Green Bay Packers) – In his first year as Green Bay’s starter, Love is a bit of a polarizing fantasy option. However, the Packers’ schedule sets up nicely for Love to make an immediate positive impact. Thanks to their six games against the defense-challenged NFC North and four more with AFC West, Love gets the easiest schedule of any starting quarterback. 10 of Green Bay’s 17 games come against opponents who ranked in the bottom 10 last season in fantasy points allowed to QBs. This includes five of the final seven contests. Also, Love avoids the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field during the crucial fantasy playoffs. Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints) – Carr has always been a middling fantasy option with only one QB1 finish in his career. However, he enters a good situation in New Orleans. The Saints have some talented young skill-position players and play the league’s easiest overall schedule. For fantasy purposes, Carr will enjoy 10 straight indoor games. The Saints’ only outdoor road trip after October is a Week 17 trip to Tampa. Carr should rack up some useful stats in Weeks 12-17 when New Orleans plays six straight against opponents who were below average against the pass. Bryce Young (Carolina Panthers) – There is no doubt that the No. 1 overall pick will start from Day One. However, it is possible that Young could prove to be a better fantasy option than many are projecting. Not only will the rebuilding Panthers see plenty of favorable game scripts, but Bryce Young and company also get the league’s third-easiest slate for a quarterback. The Panthers get 10 games against the fledgling pass defenses employed by their AFC South and NFC South rivals. In addition to those games, Young also gets the Bears, Lions, and Vikings, who all ranked in the bottom-7 in allowing fantasy points to opposing passers. With this slate, Young has a good chance of posting fantasy-relevant stats in his freshman campaign, making him a solid QB2. Justin Fields (Chicago Bears) – The Bears made several moves to revamp the supporting cast around phenom QB Justin Fields. The most important acquisition was trading from standout wide receiver D.J. Moore. Those additions should prove to pay immediate dividends as the Bears boast the fourth-easiest fantasy schedule for quarterbacks in 2023. Starting in Week 10, Fields gets to play a bottom-12 fantasy pass defense in six of seven games. This includes home dates against the Cardinals and Falcons during the playoffs slate of Weeks 16 and 17. With modest progression as a passer, Fields could contend for top-5 fantasy stats. And the 2023 schedule makers did the third-year signal caller some major favors. Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) – I’ve had Justin Herbert as my locked-in QB4 all off-season. Herbert and his supporting cast were banged up last season, so there was a dropoff in his play. However, he still managed to throw for a career-high 4,739 yards. Now healthy, and bolstered by the addition of offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, I’m expecting Herbert to revert back to his sophomore season where he posted top-3 fantasy numbers. A small piece of that optimism lies with the NFL schedule makers. Herbert and the Chargers get the No. 6 schedule* for fantasy QBs. Although the slate ends roughly in the fantasy postseason, Herbert should get off to a fast start playing two of the league’s worst two secondaries before their Week 5 bye. After that, LA gets four more games against opponents that ranked inside the bottom 10 in terms of fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks last season. *Desmond Ridder and the Falcons have the No. 5 schedule. Difficult Schedules Kyler Murray (Arizona Cardinals) – Murray is already a fade this season due to his lingering knee injury. Murray is expected to miss a significant chunk of the 2023 campaign. Also, the rebuilding Cardinals may be in no hurry to rush back their star quarterback in what projects to be a lost season. Not helping matters for the Cardinals will be a rough slate of games. Whether it’s Murray, Colt McCoy, or Clayton Tune under center, Arizona plays the toughest schedule for quarterbacks in 2023. Additionally, the Cards are currently projected to have the worst record in the league. Plus, the offense will also be without DeAndre Hopkins. This is a situation to avoid in redraft. Daniel Jones (New York Giants) – Fresh off a surprising QB9 finish last season, a lot of fantasy managers view Daniel Jones as a relatively safe QB1. However, an inordinate amount of Jones’s value came via 708 rushing yards. Before that, Jones had not eclipsed 423 yards on the ground. Nor has he ever passed for 4,000 yards and has only one campaign with 20 TD strikes. Additionally, the 2023 schedule could complicate things for Jones. New York plays the second-toughest slate for quarterbacks this season. The Giants play 13 games against teams that ranked 16th or higher in terms of limiting fantasy points to QBs last season. Also,
2023 Miami Dolphins Outlook
2023 Miami Dolphins Outlook The 2023 NFL season is right around the corner and that means fantasy football drafts are underway. Before you assemble your championship dynasty, redraft, or high-stakes squad, FullTime Fantasy members will have an in-depth, player-by-player preview of all 32 teams from football legend Shawn Childs. Up first in our extensive NFL and fantasy football previews is Shawn’s deep dive into the 2023 Miami Dolphins Outlook. — PROJECTIONS — — COACHING — It’s been 14 seasons since the Miami Dolphins last won the AFC East. They posted a winning record in each of the past three years (10-6, 9-8, and 9-8) while making the postseason in 2022 for only the third time since 2001. Mike McDaniel looked the part of a successful NFL head coach in his rookie season. The concussion issues at quarterback led to Miami being undermanned behind center in too many matchups. From 2017 to 2020 with the 49ers, McDaniel worked as their run game coordinator before being promoted to offensive coordinator in 2021. McDaniel has 16 seasons of coaching experience in the NFL. Frank Smith made the jump from run game coordinator and offensive line coach with the Chargers to Miami’s offensive coordinator last season. His NFL career started in 2010 with the Saints as their assistant offensive line coach. He’s been in the league for 13 seasons. The Dolphins finished sixth in points scored (397) after ranking outside the top 20 in 11 of the previous 12 years. Their 11th-place finish in offensive yards was Miami’s best showing since 2014. Vic Fangio takes over as Miami’s defensive coordinator. After struggling in his first head coaching job in the NFL for Denver over three seasons (19-30), he worked as a consultant for the Philadelphia Eagles last year. Fangio has been working in the NFL since 1986. Fangio boasts 19 years of experience at the defensive coordinator position. Last year Miami ranked 24th in points allowed (399) and 18th in yards allowed. The top two defensive players added via free agency last year were LB David Long and S DeShon Elliott. Both players should help Miami’s run defense while projecting to start. Long improved last season in pass coverage, but he doesn’t have a sack over 50 games in the NFL (four interceptions over the past two years). The Dolphins moved on from QB Teddy Bridgewater (FA), TE Mike Gesicki (NE), WR Trent Sherfield (BUF), and LB Melvin Engram (FA). — DRAFT — Miami only had four draft picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, divided by adding one defensive player (CB Cam Smith – 2nd) and three offensive players (RB Devon Achane – 3rd, WR Elijah Higgins – 6th, and T Ryan Hayes – 7th). Smith brings elite speed (4.43 40-yard dash) and quickness to the Dolphins’ secondary, but he must add more strength and bulk to handle physical wideouts in the NFL and add value in run support. His vision and reads grade well when moving forward to the line of scrimmage, helping his ability to make winning plays. Smith must improve his technique to have success in tight man-to-man coverage. Speed is a clear priority for Miami at the running back position. Devone Achane ran a 4.32 40-yard dash at the NFL combined. Most teams shied away from him due to his size (5’8” and 190 lbs.). But he is willing to fight for yards between the tackles. Achane runs with patience and vision with the footwork to make winning cuts in tight quarters. He will make defenses pay with long runs if given daylight at the line of scrimmage. Spacing is needed to win the passing game while having risk in pass protection. Achane should upgrade the Dolphins’ return game in his rookie year. My first thought when researching Higgins was WR Mike Evans due to his size (6’3” and 235 lbs.), but he comes to the Dolphins with a much lower resume. His 40-yard dash (4.54) graded well when considering his build, and Higgins brings a high floor in his route running. At the very least, he gives Miami a bigger third target at wideout with a chance to slide into some action at the tight-end position. His ability to block will help late in games when the Dolphins play from the lead. — OFFENSIVE LINE — Hayes gives Miami depth at left tackle. He played on one of the best offensive lines in college over the past two seasons. The next step in his development is improving vs. power rushers, especially if asked to move to guard with Miami and handle speed rushers outside his frame. Hayes brings a solid foundation to the NFL with the hands, technique, and athletic ability to get better. Miami fell to 31st in the NFL in rushing attempts (390), leading to the 25th ranking in rushing yards (1,686) with 12 rushing touchdowns. Their rushers had 10 runs of 20 yards or more, with one gaining more than 40 yards. Miami’s backs averaged 4.3 yards per rush, up from 3.5 in 2021. Miami’s offensive line allowed 35 sacks (9th). The Dolphins climbed to 4th in passing yards (4,765) with 30 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. Miami led the NFL in yards per pass attempt (8.2), with the most catches (14) of 40 yards or more. LT Terron Armstead remains a top player in pass blocking, but he missed four games last season with toe and pectoral issues. Last year he allowed only one sack with minimal pressure on the quarterback. His run blocking tends to be a slight end. LG Liam Eichenberg showed growth last season while remaining a below-par player in all areas. He missed seven games in 2022 due to a knee injury. In each year in the NFL, C Connor Williams improved as a run blocker, highlighted by an exceptional season in 2022. His pass protection skill skills are now in a winning area. RG Robert Hunt is a steady, improving player with three seasons of experience with Miami. Based on
How Players Will Perform on New Teams
Every offseason there is a significant number of players on the move. Keeping track of these trades and free-agent signings is a vital part of fantasy football research. Knowing how players will perform on new teams can give you a
With training camps and preseason still ahead, there is plenty of time to get a feel for how these newcomers will fare in 2023. However, many drafts are already underway. That makes it important to have an understanding of how players will perform on new teams.
Here are the key players who were on the move this offseason and what to expect from a fantasy football perspective.
Quarterbacks
Aaron Rodgers (New York Jets) – There have been glowing reports out of New York that Rodgers has looked terrific. This is obviously great news for a Jets franchise that has long been searching for that franchise signal caller. At 39 and with three years of general decline and an adversarial relationship with the tame media in Wisconsin, it was fair to question if this would be another move that would blow up for the Jets. However, Rodgers attended all team OTAs and had noticeable zip on the ball. A prime Rodgers would be a boon for all members of the Jets. Particularly for future superstar wideout Garrett Wilson.
Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints) – Regardless of address, Carr isn’t going to make or break your fantasy squad. He does a solid job moving the chains and avoiding turnovers but lacks upside. However, Carr can fill in as a solid QB2 in Superflex formats. Carr should prove to be a solid upgrade over Andy Dalton for the Saints. Also, his history of heavily targeting his No. 1 wide receiver should mean big things for emerging star Chris Olave.
Jimmy Garoppolo (Las Vegas Raiders) – Carr’s replacement in Las Vegas is already off to a shaky start. Recent news emerged that Jimmy Garoppolo failed his physical with the Raiders, and now there is uncertainty about his immediate future. At best, Garoppolo can post similar numbers to Derek Carr. However, Garoppolo is even more of a game manager. Plus, it won’t be as easy for Davante Adams to post his usual stellar numbers. Overall, this is a downgrade for…
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FFWC SuperFlex Bowl Draft Recap
On this week’s FullTime Fantasy Podcast, Jody Smith and I participated in a live FFWC Superflex Bowl draft. The competition was fierce and the draft quickly took a turn. This FFWC Superflex Bowl Live Draft Recap breaks down my overall thoughts, plus the pros and cons for all 12 participants. If you’re new to the SuperFlex Bowl concept, it is a bestball contest that allows you to use a second quarterback as a flex option. It also boasts a nifty $5,000 Grand Prize for the best team. It’s a 20-round bestball draft with PPR scoring that features a 9-man starting lineup. The top two finishers in each 12-man league advance to the championship round in Weeks 15-17 and are guaranteed to win at least $100 while advancing with a shot at the $5,000 grand prize. Click above for more information on the SuperFlex Bowl. Now, let’s get on to my FFWC SuperFlex Bowl Live Draft Recap that was featured on the FullTime Fantasy Podcast show. Team 1 I really like this team. Of course, having the 1.01 doesn’t hurt. However, the build of elite quarterbacks and wide receivers early was great. Especially in the SuperFlex Bowl tournament because you have to start 3 WRs and can start up to 5. Johnston was a steal and could thrive as a YAC monster in this offense. A possible league winner if the cards fall right. Hit: Quentin Johnston (WR) Los Angeles Chargers Miss: Rachaad White (RB) Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team 2 This is also another well-built team. The Allen-Diggs stack is sweet and hard to come by in Superflex drafts. Unfortunately, after Diggs though the wide receiver depth is thin. Allen is over the hill and has a ton of target competition now. Also, I would have rather seen another wideout there or even a running back. Rookie RB Devon Achane at RB 42 might steal the show for this team. Hit: Stephon Diggs (WR) Buffalo Bills Miss: Keenan Allen (WR) Los Angeles Chargers Team 3 I would never call out my partner @JodySmithNFL. However, after committing to Jalen Hurts at 1.03, I would have followed up with A.J. Brown at 2.10. Stacking is critical in these best ball tournaments. I do like Lamb as a player though. If Stafford returns to form and Kamara plays most of the season then this team could contend. Hit: Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR) Detroit Lions Miss: CeeDee Lamb (WR) Dallas Cowboys Team 4 I LOVE the players drafted on this team. In a vacuum, there is excellent pick-by-pick value. However, the problem is the build. I would have gone Lamar Jackson or Justin Herbert over Joe Burrow. But, if you are going to take Burrow, stacking is crucial. Also, this is Superflex and you need to start two signal callers every week. There is a good shot that this team will not have that for a healthy portion of the season. Consequently, that will ultimately hurt a team that I overall like. Hit: Garrett Wilson (WR) New York Jets Miss: Kyler Murray (QB) Arizona Cardinals Team 5 Contrary to a couple of the preceding teams, Team 5 spent too much draft capital on QB. Now I certainly get the strategy of dominating the quarterback position in Superflex. But, when you start the draft QB-QB you have to bank on them carrying you and load up elsewhere. Three QBs can work, but only if you start taking them later. Unfortunately, that was not the way this draft played up and positional depth is a concern. Also, the lack of a proper team stack could prove to be an issue. Hit: Najee Harris (RB) Pittsburgh Steelers Miss: Derek Carr (QB) New Orleans Saints Team 6 Similar to the preceding team, I don’t love the QB-QB-QB start. Plus, I have doubts that Travis Etienne can fill the Hero RB role. This squad probably needed to take another running back much earlier with this build. However, I do love the Deshaun Watson-Elijah Moore stack. As long as DeAndre Hopkins doesn’t sign there, which is a real possibility. Hit: Elijah Moore (WR) Cleveland Browns Miss: Daniel Jones (QB) New York Giants Team 7 It is hard to not like a team that starts with Justin Jefferson and Travis Kelce. Acquiring the consensus No. 1 player at two positions is unheard of. Jody Smith poignantly pointed this out during our live coverage of this very draft. However, I question the logic of avoiding valuable positional depth for the sake of two reserve signal callers who underperformed last season. A three-QB build with more flex depth would have been better advised. Hit: Travis Kelce (TE) Kansas City Chiefs Miss: Mike White (QB) Miami Dolphins Team 8 First, this might be my favorite team. I love the build and the players at their values. Secondly, Justin Herbert is my QB 5, so QB7 is a value. My only complaint is that the team is stackless. Also, snagging Colt McCoy with the final pick was far from egregious. However, a fourth QB left this squad awfully thin at wide receiver. That may hurt during a race for $5K with other really good teams. Finally, if Brock Purdy plays the whole season this may be the team to beat in this league. Hit: Justin Herbert (QB) Los Angeles Chargers Miss: Colt McCoy (QB) Arizona Cardinals. Team 9 I appreciate the guts to fade Qb in a superflex format. That strategy was executed correctly, as well. By getting an elite tight end and loading up on pass catchers. Tee Higgins was a bit early for me as I have Chris Olave, DeVonta Smith, and DK Metcalf all ahead of him. Will need some luck at the QB position to make this work but could be a juggernaut. Hit: Jonathan Mingo (WR) Carolina Panthers Miss: Tee Higgins (WR) Cincinnati Bengals Team 10 I figured I would be fading QB early and was happy to get Geno Smith and Russell Wilson at the 3/4 turn. Also, Austin Ekeler as the RB4 was the only reason I passed on Travis Kelce. Honestly, I could have gone
2023 NFL Contract Year Players
Although the 2023 NFL season has yet to kick off, fantasy football has become a year-round spectacle. With the enormous growth of dynasty football leagues, it is never too early to think about next season and beyond. Our 2023 NFL Contract Year Players lists all the fantasy-relevant players who are set to hit free agency next spring. Many think players are primed to perform their best when playing for a lucrative multi-year deal. Of course, some are also looking to just extend their career for one final run. The 2024 free-agent class is a mixed bag from a fantasy football perspective. There are some big running backs playing on one-year deals hoping to stay healthy and break the bank next spring. However, the lack of depth at receiver and tight end could result in some polarizing contracts. Here are the fantasy-relevant free agents ahead of the 2023 NFL season. * denotes restricted free agent Quarterbacks PLAYER POS TEAM AGE Kirk Cousins QB MIN 36 Ryan Tannehill QB TEN 36 Baker Mayfield QB TB 29 Jacoby Brissett QB WAS 31 Sam Darnold QB SF 27 Tyrod Taylor QB NYG 35 Marcus Mariota QB PHI 31 Sam Darnold QB SF 27 Jameis Winston QB NO 30 Gardner Minshew QB IND 28 Tyler Huntley QB BAL 27 Drew Lock QB SEA 28 Kyle Allen QB BUF 28 Brett Rypien QB LAR 28 Mason Rudolph QB PIT 29 Running Backs PLAYER POS TEAM AGE Jonathan Taylor RB IND 25 Saquon Barkley RB NYG 27 Derrick Henry RB TEN 30 Austin Ekeler RB LAC 29 Josh Jacobs RB LVR 26 Tony Pollard RB DAL 27 Joe Mixon RB CIN 28 D’Andre Swift RB PHI 25 Cam Akers* RB LAR 25 J.K. Dobbins RB BAL 26 A.J. Dillon RB GB 26 Antonio Gibson RB WAS 26 Rashaad Penny RB PHI 28 Devin Singletary RB HOU 27 Damien Harris RB BUF 27 Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB KC 25 Cordarrelle Patterson RB ATL 34 D’Onta Foreman RB CHI 28 Gus Edwards RB BAL 29 Chase Edmonds RB TB 28 Ronald Jones RB DAL 27 Zack Moss RB IND 27 Trayveon Williams RB CIN 27 Boston Scott RB PHI 29 Matt Breida RB NYG 30 D’Ernest Johnson RB JAC 28 Jerick McKinnon RB KC 32 Jonathan Williams RB WAS 30 Salvon Ahmed RB MIA 26 Myles Gaskin RB MIA 27 DeeJay Dallas RB SEA 26 Malik Davis* RB DAL 26 Eno Benjamin RB NO 25 Deon Jackson* RB IND 25 Ke’Shawn Vaughn RB TB 27 Larry Rountree* RB LAC 26 Raheem Blackshear* RB CAR 26 Alec Ingold RB MIA 28 Ameer Abdullah RB LVR 31 Dare Ogunbowale RB HOU 30 Latavius Murray RB BUF 35 Wide Receivers PLAYER POS TEAM AGE Tee Higgins WR CIN 25 Michael Pittman WR IND 27 Calvin Ridley WR JAC 30 Mike Evans WR TB 31 Odell Beckham WR BAL 32 Marquise Brown WR ARZ 27 Gabriel Davis WR BUF 25 Darnell Mooney WR CHI 27 Curtis Samuel WR WAS 28 D.J. Chark WR CAR 28 Laviska Shenault WR CAR 26 Van Jefferson WR LAR 28 Donovan Peoples-Jones WR CLE 25 Mecole Hardman WR NYJ 26 Parris Campbell WR NYG 27 Chase Claypool WR CHI 26 Tyler Boyd WR CIN 30 Mack Hollins WR ATL 31 Greg Dortch* WR ARZ 26 DeVante Parker WR NE 31 Richie James WR KC 29 Kendrick Bourne WR NE 29 Marvin Jones WR DET 34 Kalif Raymond WR DET 30 K.J. Hamler WR DEN 25 Sterling Shepard WR NYG 32 Jauan Jennings* WR SF 27 Trent Sherfield WR BUF 28 Quez Watkins WR PHI 26 Denzel Mims WR NYJ 27 Nelson Agholor WR BAL 31 Braxton Berrios WR MIA 29 Devin Duvernay WR BAL 27 Josh Reynolds WR DET 29 Ray-Ray Mcloud WR SF 28 Gunner Olszewski WR PIT 28 Tre’Quan Smith WR NO 28 Olamide Zaccheaus WR PHI 27 Chosen Anderson WR MIA 31 Jamaal Agnew WR JAC 29 Jalen Reagor WR MIN 26 Nick Westbrook-Ikhine WR TEN 27 Marquez Callaway WR DEN 26 Jamison Crowder WR NYJ 31 Equanimeous St. Brown WR CHI 28 Ty Montgomery WR NE 31 DeAndre Carter WR LVR 31 Brandon Powell WR MIN 28 Kendall Hinton* WR DEN 27 Cam Sims WR LVR 28 James Washington WR NO 28 Chris Conley WR SF 32 Damiere Byrd WR CAR 31 Jakeem Grant WR CLE 32 Keelan Cole WR LVR 31 Isaiah McKenzie WR IND 29 Jeff Smith WR NYJ 27 Chris Moore WR TEN 31 Dante Pettis WR CHI 29 Trent Taylor WR CIN 30 Marquise Goodwin WR CLE 34 Randall Cobb WR NYJ 34 Tight Ends PLAYER POS TEAM AGE T.J. Hockenson TE MIN 27 Evan Engram TE JAC 30 Cole Kmet TE CHI 25 Dalton Schultz TE HOU 28 Tyler Higbee TE LAR 32 Gerald Everett TE LAC 30 Irv Smith TE CIN 26 Noah Fant TE SEA 27 Mike Gesicki TE NE 29 Dan Arnold TE PHI 29 Austin Hooper TE LVR 30 Albert Okwuegbunam TE DEN 26 Robert Tonyan TE CHI 30 Drew Sample TE CIN 28 O.J. Howard TE LVR 30 Adam Trautman TE DEN 27 Harrison Bryant TE CLE 26 Tyler Kroft TE MIA 32 Brock Wright* TE DET 26 Ross Dwelley TE SF 29 Eric Saubert TE MIA 30 Zach Gentry TE PIT 28 Johnny Mundt TE MIN 30 Josiah Deguara TE GB 27 Anthony Firkser TE NE 29 Jesse James TE NO 30 Sean McKeon TE DAL 26 GET THE UPDATES! Turn on your email notifications below for Breaking Fantasy news & real-time draft kit updates! Like and share our new Facebook page! Be sure to pay attention to our giveaways for your shot at some sweet prizes!
Early Fantasy Football ADP Values
Dynasty football drafts are well underway. That means that FullTime Fantasy‘s redraft season is right around the corner. Now is a great time to start studying some of the undervalued players to target. These early fantasy football ADP values have the potential to shoot up draft boards as the summer progresses. Using the Fantasy Pros Expert’s Consensus, I found several key contributors that I am much higher on. As more rankings are updated, undoubtedly the ECR will improve. But, until then, the early bird gets the worm. Here are some of the early fantasy football ADP values that I like in early June. Also, be sure to check out our early FFWC fantasy football fades. Dynasty Startups in the Dynasty FootbalL World Championship are filling now! For just $299 become the next Dynasty King! Over $2,250 in league prizes, a $10,000 Grand Prize, and an annual $2K Dynasty King bonus for the team with the most points over a 3-year span. Quarterbacks Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) QB4 (+3) Herbert’s TD production dropped off significantly last season. However, I think it is about to rebound in a hurry. In addition to re-signing RB Austin Ekeler, the Chargers added dynamic TCU rookie WR Quentin Johnston with the No. 21 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. But the biggest reason I love Herbet doesn’t even come on the field. It’s the addition of offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. In four seasons running the Dallas offense, Moore’s Cowboys ranked 2nd in both yards and points per game. Herbert is poised to approach 5,000 passing yards and 30-plus touchdown strikes. Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos) QB11 (+6) 2022 was an unmitigated disaster for the Broncos, resulting in Nathaniel Hackett’s firing after just 15 games. One of the few positives to take away from the abysmal showing was Wilson played better after Hackett got hacked. Wilson was QB5 in Week 17 and QB2 in the season finale. The Broncos receiving corps should also be healthier. Also, the group should be even better with Oklahoma rookie Marvin Mims. Not to mention, Sean Payton will be the head coach. That will be an immediate upgrade for the entire offense. Running Backs Isiah Pacheco (Kansas City Chiefs) RB22 (+3) During their run to the Super Bowl, the Chiefs leaned heavily on their rookie rusher. And when you look at some of the metrics, there seems to be a good chance that Isiah Pacheco is being undervalued. Pacheco ranked 10th with 4.8 true yards per carry, 16th in yards per touch, and was the No. 2 pass-blocking back in the league. Pacheco racked up double-digit PPR points in each of Kansas City’s final 11 games. Also, he was clearly better than Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and I predict that Pacheco will meet or exceed the 15 touches per game figure he averaged down the stretch. That extrapolates out to 253 touches for a player who was awfully efficient in one of the NFL’s most potent offenses. Antonio Gibson (Washington Commanders) RB29 (+8) The hiring of Eric Bieniemy should be huge for Gibson, who ranked 11th in target share at running back last season. Bieniemy was able to turn Jerick McKinnon into an excellent fantasy option and should have no problems engineering a role and scheme for Gibson, whose efficiency metrics outshine McKinnon’s. In addition to ranking top-12 in targets (58), receptions (46), and yards per route run (1.66), Gibson is a better runner. However, there are serious questions at QB in Washington. My early projections have Gibson commanding even more safety-valve targets in 2023. That makes him a solid PPR value in the ninth or tenth rounds of fantasy drafts. Deuce Vaughn (Dallas Cowboys) RB63 (+35) Tony Pollard didn’t need a ton of touches to post top-10 fantasy numbers. And now that Ezekiel Elliott is gone, I’m not so sure that the Cowboys will clamor to change what was already working. That makes the ancillary backs in Big D quite intriguing. Deuce Vaughn turned heads at OTAs and has been referred to as a versatile and valuable weapon by the Cowboys’ brass. Incumbent RB2 Malik Davis (RB 80 +26) also looks like a very nice value. Keep an eye on how things shape up this summer. One of these two unheralded backs could be significantly underpriced by August. Wide Receivers Christian Kirk (Jacksonville Jaguars) WR22 (+9) Kirk’s first season in Jacksonville resulted in career-best numbers across the board and a WR12 finish. Jacksonville appears poised to be heavy favorites in the AFC South, yet Kirk’s ADP has dipped. The only reason for that is people overreacting to Calvin Ridley’s reinstatement. Ridley, who has only played five games in the last two seasons, is a fine wideout. However, I don’t think his arrival will impact Kirk’s role as much as others do. 75.2% of Kirk’s routes last season came from the slot. In his last two years with the Falcons, Ridley lined up outside on 89% of his routes. I expect that usage to continue in Jacksonville. Kirk looks like a good bet to lead the Jags in targets and contend for top-20 fantasy production again. Kadarius Toney (Kansas City Chiefs) WR34 (+5) The Chiefs are among the favorites to sign DeAndre Hopkins. But, until they do, Kadarius Toney is the de facto WR1 in Kansas City. Toney has elite athletic credentials and playmaking ability. If healthy in an Andy Reid offense, Toney has massive upside. It’s important to take some shots in fantasy football. Toney is a player you will read about all summer being a sleeper and league winner. That’s why his ADP outside of WR2 range looks enticing this early. Juju Smith-Schuster (New England Patriots) WR37 (+8) 2022 was a predictable disaster for New England’s offense. Still, Jakobi Meyers was able to post WR29 numbers in PPR points per game. Meyers now resides in Vegas and Juju Smith-Schuster was signed to take over that role. Even if Smith-Schuster has fallen off after a fast start to his career, I’ll argue that he is a better NFL wideout than