NFL Offensive Line Ranks (2023)
In the NFL, offensive linemen are the unsung heroes of any roster. Protectors may not factor in at fantasy football, but a strong offensive line can make or break an offense. That makes these under-appreciated warriors integral, and our NFL
Lineman may not accrue fantasy points, but their contributions can’t be understated. Keeping quarterbacks upright and opening up holes for the running game is vitally important from an NFL and fantasy football perspective. A strong line can vastly improve an offense. However, a subpar group of blockers can have dire consequences.
Here are the NFL offensive line ranks (2023) as we head into the summer.
Philadelphia Eagles – With Jason Kelce back at center, the Eagles return 4/5 of the top line from 2022. Philadelphia was PFF‘s No. 1 ranked pass-blocking line and also finished fourth with 152 rushing yards per game. Also, standout RT Lane Johnson did not surrender a sack in 972 snaps.
Detroit Lions – After barely missing out on the playoffs a season ago, the Lions are poised to win the fledgling NFC North. Detroit rebuilt the right way- from the trenches. Now, the Lions boast one of the top O-lines in football. Right guard is the only question mark for this group which ranked second in Football Outsiders‘ pass protection rankings in 2022.
Cleveland Browns – The Browns fell off a tad last season but should rebound quickly. Cleveland ranked fifth with 146.5 rushing yards per game and led the league in second-level yards. However, the Browns did allow 44 sacks. A lot of that can be attributed to QB Deshaun Watson, who tends to…
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FFWC ADP Risers & Fallers
NFL OTA offseason workouts are now underway, joining FFWC best ball and Dynasty Football World Championship drafts that began weeks ago. With so many drafts in the books, an early fantasy ADP has already been established. Studying the FFWC ADP Risers & Fallers can give savvy fantasy drafters a significant advantage. Knowing which players are early 2023 fantasy fades can also be beneficial. Let’s explore some of the early FFWC ADP risers & fallers and what kind of impact this movement will have on fantasy football roster construction in 2023. And while we’re on the subject, now is a great time to adopt a Dynasty Football World Championship squad. The Dynasty Football World Championships Orphans are now on sale! Click HERE to enter the Orphans lobby and get teams up to 50% OFF! — ADP Risers — Anthony Richardson (QB) Indianapolis Colts (ADP: 154, +54) Anthony Richardson, a rookie quarterback for the Colts, has experienced a significant rise in his Average Draft Position (ADP), with an increase of 54 spots since the NFL Draft. Despite only starting for one year at Florida, Richardson impressed at the NFL Combine and garnered attention from teams, eventually being selected as the fourth overall pick. Colts owner Jim Irsay has confirmed that Richardson will start this season. However, the number of games he will play is still undetermined. In just three weeks, Richardson’s draft stock has climbed approximately 4.5 rounds. It will be intriguing to see how high he will be drafted by August. As of right now though, Richardson is being criminally undervalued in FFWC Best-Ball Drafts as QB 24. Lamar Jackson (QB) Baltimore Ravens (ADP 45, +47) Lamar Jackson recently signed a five-year contract extension worth $260 million. This significant deal allows fantasy managers to fully invest in Jackson for the 2023 season. Baltimore’s investment in a rebuilt supporting cast has also helped Jackson’s ADP. The Ravens also drafted wide receiver Zay Flowers and added veteran receiver Odell Beckham Jr further contributing to the surge in Jackson’s ADP. Flowers provides another weapon for the 26-year-old quarterback in the middle of the field. Jackson is my favorite elite QB pick as the 6th QB off the board in FFWC Best-Ball Drafts. Jerick McKinnon (RB) Kansas City Chiefs (ADP: 160, +46) Jerick McKinnon’s decision to re-sign with the Chiefs on May 2nd led to a notable increase in his Average Draft Position. The Chiefs did not acquire any formidable competition at the running back position during the NFL Draft, solidifying Isaiah Pacheco as the presumed starter while McKinnon handles the passing-down duties. McKinnon offers considerable fantasy potential and remains a cost-effective option as the RB 48 in FFWC Best-Ball drafts. James Connor (RB) Arizona Cardinals (ADP: 66, +33) Connor was a big winner in the 2023 NFL draft. The Cardinals didn’t add a running back in the draft and spent a top-10 pick on franchise LT Paris Johnson Jr. The Cards are expected to play from behind a bunch this season but Connor has a proven track record catching the ball. I like his ADP as the 24th RB off the board. Adam Thielen (WR) Carolina Panthers (ADP 75, +76) Apparently, everyone is excited about the new landing spot for the veteran wide receiver. The Panthers have a rookie at QB in Bryce Young and added WR Jonathan Mingo in the draft while also signing DJ Chark in the off-season, so I am not sure why Thielen’s stock has risen so high. Thielen is well past his prime at age 33 when the season starts. Despite the abundant routes Theilen ran in 2022, there are plenty of red flags about his skill set dropping off. I will be fading him everywhere in 2023. Brandon Aiyuk (WR) San Francisco 49ers (ADP 79, +24) The Niners added nothing of note to their offense in 2023, but I’m not really sure why there has been a recent surge in ADP for the 25-year-old WR. After a breakout in 2022 which saw Aiyuk eclipse the 1,000-yard mark, fantasy drafters are looking for another great season making him the WR27 off the board in FFWC drafts. The price is fair for the up-and-coming wideout, but I would like to see who settles in at QB before committing. Dalton Kincaid (TE) Buffalo Bills (ADP 166, +19) The highest-drafted rookie tight end, Dalton Kincaid found himself in a highly advantageous situation for potential fantasy output. It’s worth noting that rookie tight ends often face challenges in their first season, but word on the street is that Kincaid will be more of a big slot WR than a TE. Currently, Kincaid is being drafted as the TE24 in FFWC drafts, which is nowhere near as high as he will reach this summer….and I’m all in. — ADP Fallers — Deshaun Watson (QB) Cleveland Browns (ADP: 100, -29) Watson’s drop in ADP is probably just collateral damage from a bunch of the other QBs around him adding weapons and rising in ADP. The NFL Draft didn’t hurt Watson as the Browns used their first pick in the draft on WR Cedric Tillman out of Tennessee. If you liked Watson before the NFL draft you should like him even more now. Geno Smith (QB) Seattle Seahawks (ADP: 130, -12) Geno Smith has recently dropped in FFWC ADP and I have no idea why… The Seahawks added Jaxon Smith-Njigba, whom many consider the top wide receiver in this year’s draft class, which should enhance Smith’s draft value. Smith-Njigba joins DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett as an elite pass-catching group for the ten-year veteran quarterback. He currently holds the QB16 position on FFWC boards but possesses the potential to be a fantasy QB1 this season. Tyler Allgeier (RB) Atlanta Falcons (ADP 156, -74) This is simple. The Falcons took a generational talent in Bijan Robinson during the 2023 NFL Draft. I do think Allgeier is an elite handcuff, so don’t just ignore him. Allgeier’s 1,035 rushing yards in 2022 trailed only Ken Walker among rookie backs. Arthur
Early 2023 Fantasy Football Fades
While it is still early in the 2023 fantasy football draft season, FFWC best ball draft season is underway. Using the average draft position from these drafts allows us to recognize tendencies and find the early 2023 fantasy football fades
Of course, things can and certainly will change over time. However, these preliminary drafts allow savvy high-stakes players the opportunity to exploit values. Conversely, there are also players that appear to be targeted prematurely.
Let’s take a look at some of the early 2023 fantasy football fades to avoid in these May FFWC drafts. And while we’re on the subject, now is a great time to adopt a Dynasty Football World Championship squad.
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Running Backs
Breece Hall (New York Jets) RB11 – There is a lot to love about Breece Hall in dynasty leagues. However, being drafted near the 2/3 turn as the RB11 seems a bit high in redraft leagues. While Hall was the RB7 in terms of fantasy points per game in 2022, he tore his ACL in October.
Very often we see running backs take a full year to return to their pre-injury form. In most cases, the first season after a torn ACL results in a drop in efficiency and effectiveness. Even if Hall is able to suit up for Week 1, the Jets could spell him more with Michael Carter and Zonovan Knight, who are both capable runners.
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2023 NFL Draft Team Needs
The start of free agency means that the 2023 NFL season has officially begun. Along with staying updated on the NFL Free Agency Tracker, it is important to know how teams might approach the 2023 NFL Draft. Our 2023 NFL Draft Team Needs looks at the top roster requirements for all 32 squads. Of course, these needs are fluid and will be updated as free agency proceeds. Here are the top 2023 NFL Draft Team Needs for each franchise. AFC East Buffalo Bills – G/C, S, RB, TE Miami Dolphins – LB, TE, CB, G/C New England Patriots – OL, WR, LB, DB New York Jets – QB, OT, G/C, LB AFC North Baltimore Ravens – WR, CB, G/C, LB Cincinnati Bengals – G/C, TE, S, RB Cleveland Browns – DL, LB, WR, LB Pittsburgh Steelers – OT, DL, CB, LB AFC South Houston Texans – QB, OL, Edge, LB Indianapolis Colts – QB, WR, OL, CB Jacksonville Jaguars – OT, CB, WR, DL Tennessee Titans – OT, WR, DL, LB AFC West Denver Broncos – OT, LB, G/C, DT Kansas City Chiefs – WR, OT, DE, S Las Vegas Raiders – OT, G/C, DL, LB Los Angeles Chargers – OT, WR, DT, TE NFC East Dallas Cowboys – G/C, S, WR, DT New York Giants – CB, G/C, LB, DL Philadelphia Eagles – DL, DB, OL, RB Washington Commanders – QB, OL, CB, LB NFC North Chicago Bears – OT, WR, Edge, DT Detroit Lions – CB, , TE, LB, DL, S Green Bay Packers – WR, TE, OT, S, QB* Minnesota Vikings – CB, WR, DT, OL NFC South Atlanta Falcons – OL, QB, DE, CB, WR Carolina Panthers – QB, Edge, WR, OL New Orleans Saints – DL, WR, DB, OL Tampa Bay Buccaneers – QB, DE, LB, CB NFC West Arizona Cardinals – Edge, CB, G/C, LB Los Angeles Rams – OL, WR, DB, DL San Francisco 49ers – OT, DB, DT, WR Seattle Seahawks – G/C, S, WR, DL The 2023 NFL off-season is underway but it’s not too late to get access to the best help out there! All FullTime Fantasy members get exclusive access to our 24/7 Chat Room on Discord! All morning on Sunday, Senior Analyst Jody Smith will be standing by to answer all your crucial start/sit and keep you updated with all the latest news and injury updates. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! GET THE LATEST ARTICLES & UPDATES Subscribe to our FREE newsletter – Breaking Fantasy news & site updates! Like and share our new Facebook page! Be sure to pay attention to our giveaways for your shot at some sweet prizes!
NFL Free Agency Tracker
The first major event in a new NFL season is the opening of free agency. Signing available veterans can turn around a roster. It also can have a major impact on the upcoming NFL Draft. Our NFL Free Agency Tracker will keep you up-to-date on the fantasy-relevant free agent signings. Also, be sure to check out our 2023 Free Agent Rankings for QB, RB, WR, and TE. This list will be continuously updated. Quarterbacks Derek Carr – New Orleans Saints, 4 years, $150 million Jimmy Garoppolo – Las Vegas Raiders, 3 years, $72.75 million Mike White – Miami Dolphins, 2 years, $16 million Jarrett Stidham – Denver Broncos, 2 years, $10 million Case Keenum – Houston Texans, 2 years, $TBA Carson Wentz Baker Mayfield – Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1 year, $8.5 million Sam Darnold – San Francisco 49ers, 1 year TBA Andy Dalton – Carolina Panthers, 2 years, $10 million Teddy Bridgewater Jacoby Brissett – Washington Commanders, TBA Gardner Minshew – Indianapolis Colts, TBA Marcus Mariota – Philadelphia Eagles, 1 year, $5 million Tyler Huntley Jameis Winston – New Orleans Saints, 1 year, $8 million Taylor Heinicke – Atlanta Falcons, 2 years, $20 million Kyle Allen – Buffalo Bills, TBA P.J. Walker – Chicago Bears, 2 years, TBA Drew Lock – Seattle Seahawks, TBA Josh Dobbs – Cleveland Browns, 1 year Running Backs Mike Boone – Houston Texans, 1 year, 1.45 million Jamaal Williams – New Orleans Saints, 3 years, $12 million David Montgomery – Detroit Lions, 3 years, $18 million Devin Singletary – Houston Texans, 1 year, $3.75 million Miles Sanders – Carolina Panthers, 4 years, Jerick McKinnon Ezekiel Elliott Kareem Hunt Rashaad Penny – Philadelphia Eagles, 1 year Damien Harris – Buffalo Bills, 1 year Alexander Mattison – Minnesota Vikings, 2 years, $7 million Chase Edmonds – Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1 year, D’Onta Foreman – Chicago Bears, 1 year, $3 million James Robinson – New England Patriots, 2 years, $8 million Mark Ingram Ty Johnson – New York Jets, 1 year, TBA Rex Burkhead Raheem Mostert – Miami Dolphins, 2 years, $7.6 million Jeff Wilson – Miami Dolphins, 2 years, $8.2 million Boston Scott Samaje Perine – Denver Broncos, 2 years, $7.5 million Travis Homer – Chicago Bears, 2 years, $4.5 million Ronald Jones II – Dallas Cowboys, 1 year D’Ernest Johnson – Jacksonville Jaguars, TBA Wide Receivers Robert Woods – Houston Texans, 2 years, $15.25 million Odell Beckham Jr. JuJu Smith-Schuster – New England Patriots, 3 years, $33 million Mecole Hardman – New York Jets, 1 year, $6.5 million Adam Thielen – Carolina Panthers, 3 years Allen Lazard – New York Jets, 4 years, $44 million Jakobi Meyers – Las Vegas Raiders, 3 years, $33 million Parris Campbell – New York Giants, 1 year, Jarvis Landry DJ Chark – Carolina Panthers, 1 year, TBA Darius Slayton – New York Giants, TBA Isaiah McKenzie – Indianapolis Colts, TBA Robbie Anderson Marvin Jones – Detroit Lions, TBA Nelson Agholor – Baltimore Ravens, 1 year, $3.25 million Mack Hollins – Atlanta Falcons, 1 year, $2.5 million Marquise Goodwin – Cleveland Browns, 1 year, TBA Braxton Berrios, Miami Dolphins, 1 year, Deonte Harty – Buffalo Bills, 2 years, $13.5 million Noah Brown – Houston Texans, 1 year, Phillip Dorsett – Las Vegas Raiders, TBA Trent Sherfield – Buffalo Bills, 1 year Zach Pascal – Arizona Cardinals, 2 years, TBA Cam Sims – Las Vegas Raiders, TBA Brandon Powell – Minnesota Vikings, TBA Steven Sims – Houston Texans, TBA Marquez Callaway – Denver Broncos, one year, TBA Scotty Miller – Atlanta Falcons, TBA Tight Ends Mike Gesicki – New England Patriots, 1 year, $9 million Dalton Schultz – Houston Texans, 1 year, $9 million Austin Hooper – Las Vegas Raiders, 1 year, $2.75 million Irv Smith Jr. – Cincinnati Bengals, TBA Robert Tonyan, Jr. – Chicago Bears, 1 year, Hayden Hurst – Carolina Panthers, 3 years, $21.75 million O.J. Howard – Las Vegas Raidres, TBA Jordan Akins – Cleveland Browns, 2 years Andrew Beck – Houston Texans, 2 years, $6.75 million Chris Manhertz – Denver Broncos, 2 years, $6 million Eric Saubert – Miami Dolphins, one year Placekicker Matt Gay – Indianapolis Colts, 4 years, $22.5 million Chase McLaughlin – Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TBA The 2023 NFL off-season is underway but it’s not too late to get access to the best help out there! All FullTime Fantasy members get exclusive access to our 24/7 Chat Room on Discord! All morning on Sunday, Senior Analyst Jody Smith will be standing by to answer all your crucial start/sit and keep you updated with all the latest news and injury updates. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! GET THE LATEST ARTICLES & UPDATES Subscribe to our FREE newsletter – Breaking Fantasy news & site updates! Like and share our new Facebook page! Be sure to pay attention to our giveaways for your shot at some sweet prizes!
2023 Superflex Dynasty Rookie Rankings
Then 2023 NFL season has yet to kick off. However, the dynasty football season is well underway. With the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine complete, now is a great time to debut Jody Smith’s 2023 Superflex Dynasty Rookie Rankings. The incoming 2023 rookie class is loaded with depth at tight end and running back. But it lacks any big-time wide receiver options. The top-heavy group lacks quantity at quarterback but should produce as many as four top-10 selections. Speaking of rookies and dynasty leagues, head to the FFWC Dynasty Marketplace where you can purchase a stacked dynasty squad, take on a rebuild for a discount, or even Adopt an Orphan team! Of course, the best way to prepare for the dynasty season is with updated 2023 Superflex Dynasty Rookie Rankings. Also, they will be updated throughout the spring and summer months. To read all the 2023 Dynasty Football content detailed and analyzed by Jody Smith, Shawn Childs, and the FullTime Fantasy staff, become a member TODAY! You can buy all the Outlooks as a downloadable for a one-time discounted price of $30. Or Join the FullTime fam with a Monthly, 6-Month, or Annual Membership which includes everything we do for ALL SPORTS! Also, use PROMO: SHAWN23, for an additional 15% off any package! GET THE UPDATES! Turn on your email notifications for Breaking Fantasy news alerts & site updates.
2023 Free Agent Rankings: Tight Ends
There are lots of arguments for having the NFL Draft take place prior to the start of unrestricted free agency. Similar to the lackluster group of free-agent wideouts, the 2023 Free Agent Rankings: Tight Ends is sorely lacking. However, from a fantasy perspective, it is always good to be prepared for roster turnover. Here are our 2022 free agent rankings: tight ends. Also, check out our 2023 free-agent Quarterback, Running Back, and Wide Receiver rankings. Potential Starters PLAYER TEAM AGE REC YDS TD Dalton Schultz DAL 27 57 577 5 Evan Engram JAX 29 73 766 4 Mike Gesicki MIA 28 28 316 5 Irv Smith Jr. MIN 25 25 182 2 Hayden Hurst CIN 30 52 414 2 There aren’t many landing spots for Dalton Schultz that won’t be a downgrade. Schultz has built up a solid rapport with QB Dak Prescott. The result has been three consecutive top-10 fantasy campaigns for the soon-to-be 27-year-old. Should he re-sign with the Cowboys, Schultz remains a solid TE1 with top-5 upside. Evan Engram is annually overlooked. Engram capitalized on his one-year deal with the Jaguars and posted top-5 PPR numbers in 2022. However, it was only Engram’s fourth-best outing from a points-per-game perspective. Should the veteran tight end land with a QB1, expect Engram to be a solid value once again. He should be able to earn about $10 million annually on the open market. Miami’s new offense didn’t do Mike Gesicki any favors. Gesicki posted his worst numbers since his 2018 rookie campaign. As a result, he won’t earn anywhere near the franchise tag deal ($10.9m) he played under in 2022. But in the right offense, Gesicki can still be a solid downfield option. Speaking of forgettable 2022 showings, Irv Smith Jr. spent half the season on IR with an ankle injury. Smith commanded a lot of sleeper interest last offseason. However, the acquisition of T.J. Hockenson assures that Smith will have to play elsewhere. The 24-year-old is just about to enter his prime and can still be a solid fantasy TE2. Let’s call Hayden Hurst a fringe NFL starter. In two of his five seasons, Hurst has been solid. Both of those showings came playing the majority of reps in the first year of a new system. Ideally, re-signing with the Bengals would work best for Hurst’s 2023 prospects. However, Hurst should attract plenty of attention from other NFL squads. Fantasy-Relevant Options PLAYER TEAM AGE REC YDS TD Austin Hooper ATL 29 41 444 2 Robert Tonyan GB 29 53 470 2 Foster Moreau LV 26 33 420 2 Jordan Akins HOU 31 33 425 3 Dan Arnold JAX 28 9 135 0 Anthony Firkser ATL 28 9 100 0 The lack of depth in this free-agent class is evident when you peruse the second tier of available free agents. Austin Hooper can fill in as needed. He might sign a one-year “prove it” deal but Hooper will have trouble generating top-20 fantasy numbers even if he was a starter. Robert Tonyan will always have that glorious 2020 season. Even in a 2022 Green Bay offense desperate for pass catchers, Tonyan had a career-low 8.9 yards per target and only caught 2 touchdowns. If Tonyan can’t be a reliable option with Aaron Rodgers under center, he is not a player to be targeted on draft day. The sleeper of this group is Foster Moreau. Still just 25, Moreau had seven games with 3-plus grabs and filled in nicely for the injured Darren Waller. Moreau flashed enough to draw some interest around the league as a potential starter. Veteran Depth PLAYER TEAM AGE REC YDS TD O.J. Howard HOU 29 10 142 2 Geoff Swaim TEN 30 12 58 1 Adam Shaheen MIA 29 0 0 0 Chris Manhertz JAX 31 6 42 0 Drew Sample CIN 27 2 (-2) 0 Tyler Kroft NYJ 31 4 57 0 Josh Oliver BAL 26 14 149 2 Mycole Pruitt ATL 31 16 150 4 Zach Gentry PIT 27 18 109 0 This next group of veterans is unlikely to attract much attention as starters. Therefore, their fantasy potential is very limited. Some can be decent NFL contributors but are only fantasy-relevant in the deepest of leagues. Best of the Rest PLAYER TEAM AGE REC YDS TD Stephen Anderson ARZ 30 3 9 0 Ross Dwelley SF 28 3 105 1 Pharoah Brown CLE 29 12 117 0 Eric Saubert DEN 29 15 148 1 Kyle Rudolph TB 34 3 28 1 Jesse James CLE 29 0 0 0 Eric Tomlinson DEN 31 9 79 2 Tommy Sweeney BUF 28 1 7 0 Ryan Griffin NYJ 33 4 26 0 Blake Bell KC 32 2 20 1 Maxx Williams ARZ 29 3 18 0 Richard Rodgers LAC 31 1 4 0 Eli Wolf WAS 26 0 0 0 Marcedes Lewis GB 39 6 66 2 Most of these veterans will find work but are well off the fantasy radar. Even in the deepest of dynasty formats. The 2023 NFL season is around the corner, but it’s not too early to get access to the best help out there! All FullTime Fantasy members get exclusive access to our 24/7 Chat Room on Discord! All morning on Sunday, Senior Analyst Jody Smith will be standing by to answer all your crucial start/sit and keep you updated with all the latest news and injury updates. 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2023 Free Agent Rankings: Wide Receivers
Any way you look at it, the 2023 free-agent class of wideouts is not great. There are no obvious stud wideouts available. However, timing is everything and with so many teams needing veteran pass catchers, somebody will break the bank. FullTime Fantasy‘s 2023 Free Agent Rankings: Wide Receivers previews the top veteran receivers available this spring. Also, check out our 2023 free-agent Quarterback and Running Back rankings. WR1/2 Potential PLAYER TEAM AGE REC YDS TD Juju Smith-Schuster KC 27 78 933 3 Jakobi Meyers NE 27 67 804 6 Allen Lazard GB 28 60 788 6 Mecole Hardman KC 25 25 297 4 D.J. Chark DET 27 30 502 3 Darius Slayton NYG 26 46 724 2 Odell Beckham Jr. N/A 31 0 0 0 Veteran Contributors PLAYER TEAM AGE REC YDS TD Jarvis Landry NO 31 25 272 1 T.Y. Hilton DAL 34 7 121 0 Julio Jones TB 34 24 299 2 Olamide Zaccheaus ATL 26 40 533 3 Parris Campbell IND 26 57 581 3 N’Keal Harry CHI 25 7 116 1 Mack Hollins LV 30 57 690 4 Sterling Shepard NYG 30 13 154 1 Richie James NYG 28 57 569 4 Marvin Jones JAX 33 46 529 3 Depth Adds PLAYER TEAM AGE REC YDS TD Demarcus Robinson BAL 29 48 458 2 Trent Sherfield MIA 27 30 417 2 Noah Brown DAL 27 43 555 3 Sammy Watkins BAL 30 16 325 0 Nelson Agholor NE 30 31 362 2 Jamison Crowder BUF 30 6 60 0 Randall Cobb GB 33 34 417 1 Marquise Goodwin SEA 33 27 387 4 Zach Pascal PHI 28 15 150 1 Dante Pettis CHI 28 19 245 3 Best of the Rest PLAYER TEAM AGE REC YDS TD DeAndre Carter LAC 30 46 538 3 Keelan Cole LV 30 10 141 1 Khaderel Hodge ATL 28 13 202 1 Justin Watson KC 28 15 315 2 Scotty Miller TB 26 23 185 0 Olabisi Johnson MIN 26 0 0 0 Damiere Byrd ATL 30 13 268 2 Rashard Higgins CAR 29 0 0 0 Breshad Perriman TB 30 9 110 1 Deonte Harty NO 26 2 13 0 Byron Pringle CHI 30 10 135 2 Ashton Dulin IND 26 15 207 1 Brandon Powell LAR 27 24 156 0 Phillip Dorsett HOU 30 20 257 1 Chris Moore HOU 30 46 526 2 Trent Taylor CIN 29 6 62 0 Miles Boykin PIT 27 2 11 0 River Cracraft MIA 29 8 97 2 Marcus Johnson NYG 29 9 99 0 Cam Sims WAS 27 8 89 0 Jake Kumerow BUF 31 4 64 0 Andre Roberts (KR) CAR 35 0 0 0 The 2023 NFL season is around the corner, but it’s not too early to get access to the best help out there! All FullTime Fantasy members get exclusive access to our 24/7 Chat Room on Discord! All morning on Sunday, Senior Analyst Jody Smith will be standing by to answer all your crucial start/sit and keep you updated with all the latest news and injury updates. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! GET THE LATEST ARTICLES & UPDATES Subscribe to our FREE newsletter – Breaking Fantasy news & site updates! Like and share our new Facebook page! Be sure to pay attention to our giveaways for your shot at some sweet prizes!
2023 Free Agent Rankings: Running Backs
As you know, there is no real off-season for fantasy football fanatics. While the NFL playoffs are still in progress, it’s never a bad idea to be prepared for the next season. FullTime Fantasy‘s 2023 Free Agent Rankings: Running Backs previews the top veteran rushers available this spring. There are some stud backs available on the open market. Also, the rise in salary cap should help a handful of these RBs secure lucrative long-term deals. Also, check out our 2023 free-agent QB rankings. Three-Down Studs PLAYER TEAM AGE YDS TD REC YDS REC TD Josh Jacobs LVR 25 1653 12 400 0 Saquon Barkley NYG 26 1312 10 338 0 Tony Pollard DAL 26 1007 9 371 3 David Montgomery CHI 26 801 5 316 1 The Raiders declined to extend Josh Jacobs last season. As a result, Jacobs is now set to cash in big time after leading the league with 1,653 rushing yards. Jacobs showed feature-back skills, also. He set a career-best mark of 400 receiving yards and a dozen scores. Expect Jacobs to attract plenty of attention, perhaps commanding north of $50 million over 4 years. Similar to Jacobs, Saquon Barkley‘s fifth-year option was declined and Barkley finally stayed healthy. The fifth-year veteran rusher posted a career-high 1,312 rushing yards and topped 50 receptions for the third time. New York is fresh off a Wild-Card playoff spot. However, both Barkley and QB Daniel Jones are unrestricted free agents. Of the two, Barkley is more likely to be franchise tagged. But, if he is able to test the market, Barkley could earn between $12 and $15 million annually. The Cowboys are in a difficult predicament. Tony Pollard was the team’s best running back all season. However, the club still owes Ezekiel Elliott over $50 million guaranteed. Elliott is a declining player while Pollard displayed top-5 upside and explosiveness. Elliott has reportedly been open to a restricted deal. That may be the only way Pollard could return to Big D. Should Pollard hit the open market, he’ll have no shortage of suitors as a potential top-tier starter. David Montgomery had the fewest rushing attempts of his career despite playing 16 games. With Khalil Herbert in the fold, Montgomery might be allowed to test the market. The 25-year-old veteran is a dependable receiver and has a 1,000-yard rushing campaign on his resume. Solid Contributors PLAYER TEAM AGE YDS TD REC YDS REC TD Miles Sanders PHI 26 1269 11 78 0 Jamaal Williams DET 28 1066 17 73 0 Damien Harris NE 26 462 3 97 0 Devin Singletary BUF 26 819 5 280 1 Alexander Mattison MIN 25 283 5 91 1 Kareem Hunt CLE 28 455 3 195 1 D’Onta Foreman CAR 27 914 3 26 0 Rashaad Penny SEA 27 346 2 16 0 Samaje Perine CIN 28 394 2 287 4 Jerick McKinnon KC 31 291 1 512 9 A year after (in)famously being shut out of the end zone, Miles Sanders punched in 11 scores and posted a career-high 1,263 rushing yards. Although Sanders snagged 50 balls as a rookie, the Eagles haven’t involved him much as a receiver since. That could impact his ability to attract a deal with the top tier of available rushers. Jamaal Williams was one of the best fantasy values from 2022. Williams led the NFL with 17 touchdowns and also surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career. Williams should be able to parlay that into a decent raise in 2023. However, he most likely finds himself in another timeshare with the Lions or elsewhere. Alexander Mattison has always attracted fantasy attention as the direct handcuff to Dalvin Cook. And when given the chance to shine, Mattison has had some big outings. Now, Mattison will get the chance to see if another NFL team views him in the same light as #ZERORB drafters do. The dream fantasy scenario- re-signing with the Vikings if Cook is a cap casualty. The surprising Christian McCaffrey trade allowed D’Onta Foreman to showcase his potential as a starter. Foreman posted five games with 100-plus rushing yards. In all, the fifth-year pro ran for 914 yards despite having just 12 carries in Carolina’s first six games. Foreman will draw interest from multiple teams but a return to the Panthers would make him an excellent late-round fantasy value. Be cautious with Jerick McKinnon. The aging back easily had his best numbers as a cleverly-deployed red-zone outlet. But, any other destination than a return to Kansas City would be a huge step back. Change-of-Pace Options PLAYER TEAM AGE YDS TD REC YDS REC TD Jeff Wilson MIA 28 860 5 185 1 Raheem Mostert MIA 31 820 3 212 2 Kenyan Drake BAL 29 482 4 89 1 Ronald Jones KC 26 70 1 22 0 Matt Breida NYG 28 220 1 118 0 Dontrelle Hilliard TEN 28 145 0 177 4 Darrel Williams ARZ 28 102 1 9 0 Boston Scott PHI 28 217 3 15 0 Justin Jackson DET 27 170 1 101 1 Justice Hill BAL 26 262 0 58 0 The Dolphins used both of their veteran packs interchangeably. Jeff Wilson and Raheem Mostert should have no trouble finding work. However, neither back will draw interest as a lead dog. With ties to San Francisco, keep an eye on the Texans as potential fits for both veteran ball carriers. Darrel Williams was limited to just six games in 2022. However, he looked solid in the only contest in which he got double-digit touches. He’ll draw interest as a dependable veteran change-of-pace option. Depending on where he lands, Williams offers some late-round interest as an insurance policy. Boston Scott has averaged over 4 yards per carry in each of his four seasons as Philly’s RB2/3. Scott also has shown a solid nose for the end zone and was solid as a receiver in his first two campaigns. Best of the Rest PLAYER TEAM AGE YDS TD REC YDS REC TD Ty Johnson NYJ 26 148 1 75 0 Benny Snell PIT 25
2023 Free Agent Rankings: Quarterbacks
As you know, there is no real off-season for fantasy football fanatics. While the NFL playoffs are still in progress, it’s never a bad idea to be prepared for the next season. FullTime Fantasy‘s 2023 Free Agent Rankings: Quarterbacks previews the top veteran signal callers available this spring. Overall, there isn’t a lot of depth available at the NFL’s most important position. This free agent class is top-heavy but the uninspiring incoming rookie class could make for some big-money deals. Starters PLAYER TEAM AGE YDS TD INT Lamar Jackson BAL 26 2242 17 7 Tom Brady TB 46 4694 25 9 Geno Smith SEA 32 4282 30 11 Daniel Jones NYG 26 3205 15 5 Jimmy Garoppolo SF 28 2437 10 8 Lamar Jackson – Jackson is clearly the preeminent free-agent quarterback. Just now entering his prime, Jackson is one of the elite dual-threat options in the NFL. However, the Ravens have unsuccessfully tried to engage Jackson for some time. Were he to hit the open market, Jackson could command north of $40 million annually. However, the most likely outcome is that Baltimore franchise tags their quarterback. This could lead to a holdout situation, but only time will tell. Tom Brady – Even at 46, Brady will attract plenty of suitors. Brady’s touchdown numbers dipped significantly in 2022. However, an offensive line that ranked 28th in DVOA played a large role in that. Most Buccaneers’ teammates got the impression that Brady is unlikely to return to Tampa. Wherever Brady lands will almost certainly have to be a potential Super Bowl contender. Time is running out for the GOAT, but he could still be the difference for a handful of veteran rosters. EDIT: Brady announced his retirement on February 1st. Unless he has another change of heart, the GOAT should be avoided in all drafts. Geno Smith – Timing is everything and Smith parlayed his best-ever campaign into a ton of money. If Brady retires and the Ravens tag Lamar Jackson, Smith could be the most attractive QB on the open market. A reunion with the Seahawks makes the most sense but Smith might command 10 times more than the $3.5 million he pocketed in 2022. Daniel Jones – The Giants declined their fifth-year option, which makes Jones free to test the market. Jones is probably a better fantasy option than a real NFL difference-maker. However, he is a plus athlete who doesn’t throw a lot of interceptions. However, New York’s two playoff games were very indicative of Jones’ week-to-week inconsistencies. Still, Brian Daboll did coach Jones to a solid campaign and a reunion makes the most sense. Other interested teams might include the Jets, Colts, Raiders, and Panthers. Jimmy Garoppolo – 2022 was a whirlwind season for Jimmy G. However, there will not be a reunion in San Francisco. Still just 31, Garoppolo will appeal to many teams. But, the jury is still out on if the nine-year veteran can ever emerge beyond “tweener” status. A reunion with Josh McDaniels in Las Vegas makes sense. However, has Garoppolo proven he is an upgrade over Derek Carr? Speaking of Carr, it should be noted that he will be released or traded this off-season. Were he to hit the open market, Carr would slide in as the third or fourth-best option. Bridge/Backups PLAYER TEAM AGE YDS TD INT Baker Mayfield LAR 28 2163 10 8 Jacoby Brissett CLE 30 2608 12 6 Taylor Heinicke WAS 30 1859 12 6 Gardner Minshew PHI 27 563 3 3 Mike White NYJ 28 1192 3 4 Sam Darnold CAR 26 1143 7 3 Teddy Bridgewater MIA 30 683 4 4 Andy Dalton NO 35 2871 18 9 Joe Flacco NYJ 38 902 9 5 Drew Lock SEA 26 Cooper Rush DAL 29 1051 5 3 This second tier of free-agent QBs is unlikely to attract attention as potential starters. While some can fill in as bridge options, most are destined for clipboard duties. Baker Mayfield – Last season was a wild ride for Baker Mayfield. First, he opened the season as Carolina’s starter. Secondly, Mayfield was relegated to the bench and unceremoniously released. Finally, was the improbable Thursday night win as the Rams’ starter. Regardless, it has become aware that Mayfield isn’t a long-term option. However, he can find a role if he is willing to guide a rookie. Jacoby Brissett – Brissett did an admirable job replacing Mayfield and holding down the fort for Deshaun Watson. As a result, he might attract teams as a bridge option or in a mentor capacity. Taylor Heinicke – Although he was able to usurp Carson Wentz, Heinicke is unlikely to be viewed as a viable starter. Heinicke is capable of playing well in small stretches. Therefore, he’ll attract interest as a dependable veteran backup. Gardner Minshew – It has been two full seasons since Minshew was a starter. Most likely, Philadelphia is the ideal fit for a player like Minshew because the Eagles have a locked-in starter who takes a lot of punishment as a runner. It’s unlikely that Minshew will find a starting gig. Above all, a reunion with the Eagles or a similar role with another team is the most likely outcome. Mike White – White could be a dark horse option to earn a starting gig. However, that would only happen if he re-signs with the Jets. It seems painfully obvious that the Jets missed on Zach Wilson, which would open the door for White to win the job in camp. However, this outcome is rather unlikely as the Jets would be better served to start fresh. Other Veteran Options PLAYER TEAM AGE YDS TD INT Mason Rudolph PIT 28 Kyle Allen HOU 27 416 2 4 Jeff Driskel HOU 30 95 1 0 C.J. Beathard JAC 29 35 0 1 Blaine Gabbert TB 33 29 Case Keenum BUF 35 The 2022 NFL season is underway but it’s not too late to get access to the best help out there! All FullTime Fantasy members get exclusive access to our 24/7 Chat Room on Discord!