2022 Fantasy Free Agency Tracker (Player Movement)
Welcome to the 2022 fantasy Player Movement tracker! Get up to date with everything that’s gone on this off-season. The list below is fantasy friendly, if you want the deep dive full list by position, check out our Player Movement on FFToolbox. Our fantasy Depth Charts are always kept up to date. Also check out our free-agent rankings for QB, RB, WR, and TE. THIS LIST WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED Quarterbacks Deshaun Watson – Cleveland Browns (via trade) Russell Wilson – Denver Broncos (via trade) Matt Ryan – Indianapolis Colts (via trade) Carson Wentz – Washington Commanders (via trade) Jameis Winston – New Orleans Saints – re-signed 2 year/$28M Marcus Mariota – Atlanta Falcons – 2 years/ Mitchell Trubisky – Pittsburgh Steelers – 2 years/$14.25M Teddy Bridgewater – Miami Dolphins – 1 year Andy Dalton – New Orleans Saints – 1 year/$6M Case Keenum – Buffalo Bills (via trade) Tyrod Taylor – New York Giants – 2 years/$11M Drew Lock – Seattle Seahawks (via trade) Jacoby Brissett – Cleveland Browns – 1 year/ Trevor Siemian -Chicago Bears – 2 years/ Kyle Allen – Houston Texans – 1 year/$2.5M Matt Barkley – Buffalo Bills – one year/ Blaine Gabbert – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Josh Johnson Denver Broncos – Nick Mullens – Las Vegas Raiders – 1 year/ Garrett Gilbert – Las Vegas Radiers – Running Backs James Conner – Arizona Cardinals – re-signed 3 years/$21M Leonard Fournette – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – re-signed 3 years/$21M Rashaad Penny – Seattle Seahawks – re-signed 1 year/$5.75M Chase Edmonds – Miami Dolphins – 2 years/$12.6M Cordarrelle Patterson – Atlanta Falcons – re-signed 2 years/$10.5M Ronald Jones – Kansas City Chiefs – 1 yea J.D. McKissic – Washington Commanders- re-signed 2 years/$7M Raheem Mostert – Miami Dolphins – 1 year/$3.125M Marlon Mack – Houston Texans Duke Johnson – Buffalo Bills – 1 year/ Damien Williams – Atlanta Falcons -1 year/ D’Onta Foreman – Carolina Panthers – 1 year/$2M Dontrelle Hilliard – Tennessee Titans – re-signed Brandon Bolden – Las Vegas Raiders – Matt Breida – New York Giants – Jeff Wilson – San Francisco 49ers – re-signed Giovani Bernard – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – re-signed – 1 year/ Ty Montgomery – New England Patriots 2 years/$4M Ameer Abdullah – Las Vegas Raiders – Dare Ogunbowale – Houston Texans – 2 years/$3.3M Trenton Cannon – Tennessee Titans – Alec Ingold – Miami Dolphins – 2 7ears/$7.5M Mekhi Sargent – Jacksonville Jaguars – 1 year/ Andy Janovich – Houston Texans – 1 year/ Jakob Johnson – Las Vegas Raiders – 1 year/ Wide Receivers Davante Adams – Las Vegas Raiders (via trade); 5 years/$141M extension Tyreek Hill – Miami Dolphins (via trade); 4 years/$120M Amari Cooper – Cleveland Browns (via trade) Robert Woods – Tennessee Titans (via trade) Devante Parker – New England Patriots (via trade) Allen Robinson – Los Angeles Rams – 3 years/$45M Juju Smith-Schuster – Kansas City Chiefs 1 year/$10.75M Christian Kirk – Jacksonville Jaguars – 4 years/$72M Russell Gage – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 3 years/$30M Cedrick Wilson – Miami Dolphins – 3 years/$22.8M D.J. Chark – Detroit Lions – 1 year/$10M Marquez Valdes-Scantling – Kansas City Chiefs – 3 years/$30M Jamison Crowder – Buffalo Bills – 1 year/$4M Braxton Berrios – New York Jets – re-signed 2 years/$12M Zay Jones – Jacksonville Jaguars – 3 years/$30M James Washington – Dallas Cowboys – 1 year/ Tre’Quan Smith – New Orleans Saints – 2 years/$6M Jakeem Grant – Chicago Bears – 3 years/$13.8M Byron Pringle – Chicago Bears – 1 year/$4M Laquon Treadwell – Jacksonville Jaguars – Damiere Byrd – Atlanta Falcons – 1 year/ Zach Pascal – Philadelphia Eagles – 1 year/ Demarcus Robinson – Las Vegas Raiders – 1 year/ Trent Sherfield – Miami Dolphins – 1 year/ Richie James – New York Giants – 1 year/ Preston Williams – Miami Dolphins – re-signed – 1 year/ up to 1.99M Equanimeous St. Brown – Chicago Bears – Auden Tate – Atlanta Falcons – 1 year/ Khadarel Hodge – Atlanta Falcons – 1 year/ Ray-Ray McCloud – San Francisco 49ers – 2 years/ Daesean Hamilton – Houston Texans – 1 year/ Stanley Morgan Jr. – Cincinnati Bengals – re-signed 2 years/ Gunner Olszewski – Pittsburgh Steelers – 2 years/ Corey Coleman – Kansas City Chiefs – 1 year/ Tight Ends Dalton Schultz – Dallas Cowboys – re-signed 1 year/$10.9M Mike Gesicki – Miami Dolphins – re-signed 1 year/$10.8M Evan Engram – Jacksonville Jaguars – 1 year/$9M Gerald Everett – Los Angeles Chargers 2 years/$12M Austin Hooper – Tennessee Titans – 1 year/$6M C.J. Uzomah – New York Jets – 3 years/$2 Hayden Hurst – Cincinnati Bengals – Robert Tonyan – Green Bay Packers – re-signed 1 year/$3.75M Ricky Seals-Jons – New York Giants Tyler Conklin – New York Jets – O.J. Howard – Buffalo Bills – one year/$3.5M Eric Tomlinson – Denver Broncos – 1 year/ Jacob Hollister – Las Vegas Raiders – 1 year/ Garrett Griffin – Detroit Lions – J.P. Holtz – New Orleans Saints – Johnny Mundt – Minnesota Vikings – Place Kickers Nick Folk – New England Patriots – re-signed 2 years/$5M Younghoe Koo – Atlanta Falcons – re-signed 5 years/$24.25M Randy Bullock – Tennessee Titans – re-signed Chris Naggar – Dallas Cowboys – Greg Zuerlein – New York Jets – 1 year/ Eddy Pineiro – New York Jets – 1 year/$2.4M March Madness is here! Don’t forget to join our free-to-play Vegas Whispers Bracket Challenge to win your choice of 1 year of Vegas Whispers Betting (valued $360) or 3 years of Fulltime Fantasy Premium. (valued $350).
2022 NFL Free Agent Rankings: Tight Ends
While the 2022 free-agent class of tight ends lacks a true top-tier name, there are some quality veteran pass-catchers set to test the market. With more and more teams utilizing multiple tight ends regularly, there will be plenty of fantasy ramifications. Here are our 2022 free-agent rankings for the tight end position. Also, make sure you check out the quarterback, running back, and wide receivers. PLAYER POS TEAM AGE GAME REC YDS TD Dalton Schultz TE DAL 26 17 78 808 8 Mike Gesicki TE MIA 26 17 73 780 2 Zach Ertz TE ARZ 31 17 74 763 5 Evan Engram TE NYG 27 15 46 408 3 Rob Gronkowski TE TB 33 12 55 802 6 David Njoku TE CLE 26 16 36 475 4 Tyler Conklin TE MIN 26 17 61 593 3 Gerald Everett TE SEA 28 15 48 478 4 C.J. Uzomah TE CIN 29 16 49 493 5 Anthony Firkser TE TEN 27 15 34 291 2 Dalton Schultz – After a breakout 2021 campaign, Schultz is likely to get franchise tagged, but if he were to hit the open market, the 25-year-old veteran could command a salary in the $12-14 million range annually. Schultz’s dynasty value is tied to re-signing with Dallas, but if he were to sign elsewhere, Blake Jarwin would become an interesting name once again. Mike Gesicki – Gesicki’s 111 targets ranked fourth overall and with Miami undergoing another regime change, there’s a good chance the fifth-year tight end will be allowed to test free agency. More of a wide receiver than true inline tight end, Gesicki could benefit from a change of scenery and still has top-5 fantasy potential should he land in a destination with more stable quarterback play. Zach Ertz – Ertz actually had one more target than Gesicki thanks to an uptick in looks after being traded to Arizona, where he averaged 10.75 targets per game in the Cardinals’ last four contests. Although Ertz will turn 32 in December, he is still a potent pass-catching weapon and will have no shortage of suitors in the $6-8 million dollar range annually in a 2-3 year deal. Although his dynasty value is on the decline, Ertz can still be a top-10 redraft option provided he lands with a coach willing to scheme Ertz into the offense. Evan Engram – Understandably, many fantasy pundits are done with Engram after a pair of disappointing seasons, but Engram is still just 27 and could still develop into an above-average receiving option. More reason for optimism: Engram could hardly find worse quarterback play and may still be viewed as a decent late-round streamer this summer. Rob Gronkowski – With word that Tom Brady has retired, we’ve likely seen the final play of Rob Gronkowski’s brilliant NFL career. Gronk indicated that he may still play without Brady, but having already retired once and returned simply to reunite with his long-time signal-caller, it makes sense for him to walk away. 33 in May, Gronkowski has played a full season once since 2011 but could still make an impact as a designated red-zone option should he come back for one final season with a contender, but his days as a fantasy TE1 are in the past. David Njoku – A 2017 first-round selection, Njoku will have the opportunity to test the free-agent waters for the first time but a return to Cleveland is something that is also on the table, particularly if the club parts ways with Austin Hooper. Still just 26 when the 2022 season begins, Njoku had a career-best 13.2 yards per catch average and posted his first 100-yard performance in Week 5. Tyler Conklin – Thrust into the starting lineup after Irv Smith suffered a season-ending knee injury in the summer, Conklin parlayed the unexpected reps into a solid 61/593/3 line. With Smith expected to make a full recovery, Conklin isn’t necessarily expected to return to Minnesota. With limited success in his first three campaigns, Conklin may have to settle for a rotational role. Gerald Everett – Labeled as a popular late-round sleeper last summer, Everett set career-best numbers in catches, yards, and touchdowns but his production was quite similar to when he was splitting reps with Tyler Higbee in Los Angeles. The Seahawks are about to embark on a rebuild, so Everett is unlikely to return, which might be for the best from a fantasy perspective. C.J. Uzomah – Uzomah had his best pro season as the Bengals broke out. With a deep receiving corps, Uzomah will always be used as a secondary option in Cincinnati and could try to capitalize on his success to make a play for more targets elsewhere. However, for fantasy purposes, re-signing with the surging Bengals makes the most sense, but Uzomah will be little more than a week-to-week streamer regardless of his address. Anthony Firkser – Another popular pre-season sleeper, Firkser had a middling season as the Titans rotated tight ends. Firkser had 20 or fewer yards in nine of his 15 games and single-digit yards in five. He’s little more than a fantasy TE3 draftable only in leagues that dole out bonuses for the position. PLAYER POS TEAM AGE GAME REC YDS TD Hayden Hurst TE ATL 28 13 26 221 3 Ricky Seals-Jones TE WAS 27 13 30 271 2 Mo Alie-Cox TE IND 28 17 24 316 4 Robert Tonyan TE GB 28 8 18 204 2 Durham Smythe TE MIA 26 17 34 357 0 O.J. Howard TE TB 27 17 14 135 1 Eric Ebron TE PIT 29 8 12 84 1 Will Dissly TE SEA 26 15 21 231 1 Jared Cook TE LAC 35 16 48 564 4 Ian Thomas TE CAR 26 17 18 188 0 There isn’t a lot of depth at tight end overall and that’s certainly true for the 2022 free-agent class. Hayden Hurst could draw attention as a lesser starter or solid rotational option but will be well off the fantasy radar unless he lands in a top-10 offense. Mo Alie-Cox jumps out as a potential breakout option
2022 Free Agent Rankings: Wide Receivers
There are some big-name wide receivers that will enter the 2022 offseason as free agents and the potential fantasy fall-out can be huge when these pass-catchers start signing. Here are our 2022 free-agent rankings for the wide receiver position. Also, make sure you check out the quarterback and running back rankings. PLAYER POS TEAM AGE GAME REC YDS TD Davante Adams WR GB 29 16 123 1553 11 Chris Godwin WR TB 26 14 98 1103 5 Mike Williams WR LAC 27 16 76 1146 9 Odell Beckham Jr. WR LAR 29 14 44 537 5 JuJu Smith-Schuster WR PIT 25 5 15 129 0 Allen Robinson WR CHI 28 12 38 410 1 Christian Kirk WR ARZ 25 17 77 982 5 Michael Gallup WR DAL 26 9 35 445 2 D.J. Chark WR JAX 25 4 7 154 2 Russell Gage WR ATL 26 14 66 770 4 Davante Adams – All eyes on Green Bay as both members of the league’s top QB/WR duo are set to potentially depart. There were rumbling that the Packers could place the franchise tag on Adams but with the club currently projected to be over $40 million over the 2022 salary cap, that seems unlikely. If Aaron Rodgers were to return, that would probably improve Green Bay’s chances of hanging onto Adams but the early lean is Adams will join a new team and should have no shortage of suitors. Chris Godwin – A torn ACL will hurt Godwin’s chances of landing a big-money deal early on since he won’t be able to work out for teams. The best-case fantasy scenario would be for QB Tom Brady to return for one more Super Bowl run and for Godwin to re-sign with the Bucs, perhaps to a 0ne-year deal. Mike Williams – The franchise tag, which would be over $19 million for one year, will be in play for the Chargers if they are unable to come to terms on a multi-year deal with Williams. LA has plenty of cap space to afford to splurge on Williams, who is coming off of his finest NFL campaign. There is probably a 75% chance that Williams will be back with the Chargers in 2022 but he could attract offers as another franchise’s No. 1 wideout should LA choose to spend elsewhere. Odell Beckham Jr. – OBJ salvaged some of his sagging value by reclaiming his nose for the endzone after joining the Rams, who have an excellent quarterback in Matthew Stafford. 30 in November, Beckham still has some years of his prime remaining and should command $6-7 million annually in a 2-3 year deal as a veteran WR1/2. JuJu Smith-Schuster – The wheels fell off for Smith-Schuster and the Steelers’ passing game in 2021. Smith-Schuster missed nearly the entire season with a shoulder injury and QB Ben Roethlisberger looked washed. JuJu signed a one-year deal to remain in Pittsburgh in 2021 and didn’t make himself much money in a lost season. A reunion with the Steelers is certainly an option if the club can land a dependable veteran signal-caller, but Smith Schuster’s slot/perimeter flexibility and age will make him an attractive target for any team shopping for dependable pass catchers. Allen Robinson – The narrative that Robinson has never played with a good quarterback is mostly true. For A-Rob to ever reclaim WR2 status, he’ll need to prioritize doing just that- signing with a team that has a credible signal-caller. Still just 28 when the 2022 season starts, Robinson will draw plenty of interest on the open market, hopefully from a team that can get him the ball and help resurrect his once-promising career. Christian Kirk – Expected to be no better than fourth on Arizona’s depth chart to open the season, Kirk instead put together his finest campaign just in time to cash in this offseason. With aging A.J. Green also set to test free agency, a reunion with the Cardinals would be ideal for fantasy purposes if Arizona can squeeze him in. Expect Kirk to command somewhere north of $10 million annually over 3-4 years. Michael Gallup – Gallup missed the first half of the season then tore his ACL in Week 17. The timing of that injury will be problematic towards attracting long-term offers with a new team that won’t be able to work Gallup out. There is a lot of upside there, but he’ll need a lot of luck to be ready for Week 1. D.J. Chark – Nothing went right for the Jaguars in 2021, but fortunately for Chark, he should have the opportunity to escape from that dreary situation. Chark’s season was cut short by a broken ankle but he should be good to go by the offseason. Just 25 with a 1000-yard season on his resume, Chark can be a solid fantasy WR2/3 with improved quarterback play- which should be easy to find. Russell Gage – Gage stepped up and became Atlanta’s top wideout after Calvin Ridley stepped away from the team. Over the last three seasons, Gage developed into a dependable option out of the slot and will be better off remaining in a secondary role. PLAYER POS TEAM AGE GAME REC YDS TD Will Fuller WR MIA 28 2 4 26 0 Jamison Crowder WR NYJ 28 12 51 447 2 Cedrick Wilson WR DAL 26 16 45 602 6 Braxton Berrios WR NYJ 26 16 46 431 2 Marquez Valdes-Scantling WR GB 27 11 26 430 3 Sammy Watkins WR BAL 29 13 27 394 1 T.Y. Hilton WR IND 32 10 23 331 3 Tre’Quan Smith WR NO 26 11 32 377 3 Josh Reynolds WR DET 27 12 29 396 2 Byron Pringle WR KC 28 17 42 568 5 Will Fuller – Injuries once again derailed another season for Fuller, only this time there was no displays of big plays or potential WR1 upside. Fuller’s dud one-year deal in Miami could lead to another 1-year ‘prove it’ deal in a new locale. Now six full seasons into his career, Fuller had yet to top 53
2022 Free Agent Rankings: Running Backs
This is Part 2 of our offseason look at the 2022 NFL free agent class, this time for running backs. Quarterbacks can be found here. PLAYER POS TEAM AGE GAME YDS TD REC YDS REC TD Leonard Fournette RB TB 27 14 623 8 454 1 Melvin Gordon RB DEN 29 16 918 8 213 2 James Conner RB ARZ 26 15 752 15 375 3 Rashaad Penny RB SEA 26 10 749 6 48 0 Sony Michel RB LAR 27 17 845 4 128 1 Chase Edmonds RB ARZ 26 12 592 2 311 0 Cordarrelle Patterson RB ATL 31 16 618 6 548 5 Ronald Jones RB TB 24 16 428 4 64 0 Marlon Mack RB IND 26 6 101 0 8 0 Alex Collins RB SEA 27 11 411 2 87 0 Leonard Fournette – All of Tampa Bay’s running backs are set to hit free agency but it’s Fournette who rightfully attracts the most fantasy attention. Before going down in Week 15, Fournette was posting top-5 fantasy points per game numbers. There would be no better landing spot than for Fournette to re-sign with the Bucs, but he undoubtedly will test the market. Wherever he signs, Fournette is a solid RB2 due to his voluminous role in the passing game. Melvin Gordon – Even splitting carries with Javonte Williams, Gordon managed to surpass 1,100 scrimmage yards and topped double-digit scores for the fifth time in his last six campaigns. Gordon also averaged 4.5 yards per tote again and snagged 28-of-39 targets. 29 when the season begins, Gordon can still be a productive three-down back and his signing with a new team would be great news for both Gordon and Williams fans. James Conner – Even though I’m a huge fan and picked Conner to be our Comeback Player of the Year, Conner managed to exceed my lofty expectations with a lofty 18 touchdowns. He certainly deserves to attract plenty of teams as a potential workhorse back but a return to the desert would be the best-case scenario. Rashaad Penny – Perhaps no player made themselves as much money as Penny did in the final month of the 2021 season. In Seattle’s final five games, Penny averaged 134.2 rushing yards per game and scored six TDs. He wasn’t asked to catch many passes in Seattle, but Penny flashed the tremendous upside and home-run ability he displayed at San Diego State and may have parlayed his hot streak into a significant contract. With Pete Carroll appearing to be back in Seattle, a reunion would be beneficial for all parties, but expect Penny to test the market, where he could command north of $5-6 million annually. Sony Michel – The trade that sent Michel to Los Angeles wound up working out well for both the Rams and Michel, who showcased solid feature back skills while subbing in for Darrell Henderson. As the starter, Michel rattled off five straight games with 74-plus rushing yards and caught a career-high 21 passes. With Henderson and Cam Akers back, there may not be room for Michel to return to the Rams but he played well enough to warrant attention as a potential starter for many of the RB-needy teams. Chase Edmonds – Injuries limited Edmonds to a dozen games and he wound up falling behind James Conner as Arizona’s main back. Still, Edmonds is a plus receiver who excels in space as a weapon too elusive for linebackers to cover. Wherever he signs, Edmonds will probably be utilized in a committee but re-signing in Arizona would be ideal, particularly if Conner were to sign elsewhere. Cordarrelle Patterson – The Falcons were able to use Patterson brilliantly, leading to a career-best season. As a former wide receiver, that is where Patterson is best, but he can also be a plus returner and red-zone weapon. If Patterson sins with a creative play-caller who knows how to use him, he can remain a solid RB3 but he could also be a significant bust if forced into a scheme that won’t appreciate his skill set. Ronald Jones – All of Tampa Bay’s backs (except Ke’Shawn Vaughn) are free agents but Jones is highly unlikely to return after falling out of favor with Bruce Arians. In Tampa, Jones would flash upside as a runner and receiver but could never quite take control of the backfield. There’s enough there to consider Jones a decent sleeper if he takes over as a team’s starter but he’s likely looking at a one or two-year “prove it” contract. Marlon Mack – Speaking of falling out of favor, Mack surpassed 1,000 scrimmage yards and scored 18 touchdowns in 2018-19 but found himself as a healthy scratch for most of the 2021 season behind Jonathan Taylor. Just 26 in March, Mack has battled injuries but also showcased a three-down skill set in his first three seasons. He’ll likely sign a modest contract to mix into a committee but don’t discount Mack as a potential sleeper for ‘zero RB’ drafters to target in the latter rounds of drafts. Alex Collins – Injuries have always been an issue for Collins and will likely force him to sign a modest contract as an RB2. He can chip in as a runner and pass-catcher but only had one game with over 50 rushing yards in Seattle. Collins looks destined to sign a short-term deal as a veteran contributor who could fill in when called upon. PLAYER POS TEAM AGE GAME YDS TD REC YDS REC TD Phillip Lindsay RB MIA 27 14 249 1 45 1 Jeff Wilson RB SF 26 9 294 2 31 0 Raheem Mostert RB SF 30 1 20 0 0 0 J.D. McKissic RB WAS 28 11 212 2 397 2 James White RB NE 30 3 38 1 94 0 Darrel Williams RB KC 27 17 558 6 452 2 Justin Jackson RB LAC 26 14 364 2 178 0 Royce Freeman RB HOU 26 15 169 0 77 0 Matt Breida RB BUF 27 9 125 1 72 2 Tevin Coleman RB NYJ 29
2022 Free Agent Rankings: Quarterback
Just because we’ve moved on to the NFL playoffs doesn’t mean the fantasy football season is over. In fact, there are all kinds of action still taking place in a hobby that has truly become a 24/7, 365-day lifestyle for many. For those still clamoring for football action now, the Mike Tagliere Memorial Playoff Challenge is a fun and free way to give to a great cause. There is also the FFWC Playoff Draft World Championship and the Maui Madness Pick ‘Em league to keep football fanatics invested in the NFL postseason. For season-long and dynasty players, preparing for the next season is always an integral part of being proactive, and previewing the upcoming free-agent class can be quite beneficial. In Part One of our 2022 NFL free agent rankings, we will look at the most important position, the quarterbacks. PLAYER POS TEAM AGE GAME YDS TD INT Jameis Winston QB NO 28 7 1170 14 3 Teddy Bridgewater QB DEN 29 14 3052 18 7 Ryan Fitzpatrick QB WAS 39 0 0 0 0 Cam Newton QB CAR 32 8 684 4 5 Tyrod Taylor QB HOU 32 6 966 5 5 Ben Roethlisberger QB PIT 39 16 3740 22 10 Jacoby Brissett QB MIA 29 11 1283 5 4 Andy Dalton QB CHI 34 8 1515 8 9 Marcus Mariota QB LV 28 9 4 0 0 Mitchell Trubisky QB BUF 27 6 43 0 1 Jameis Winston – Winston was easily the best quarterback the Saints were able to utilize in a frustrating season but was limited to just seven games. Overall, Winston had a nifty 14-to-3 TD-to-INT ratio and ranked 16th in average fantasy points per game. He certainly played well enough to attract plenty of offers to be an NFL starter but the biggest problem for a return to New Orleans is the Saints’ dire cap situation. The club is currently projected to be over $70 million over the cap and is on the hook for Taysom Hill‘s albatross contract. Teddy Bridgewater – True to form, Bridgewater played fine in Denver but was not a true difference-making signal-caller. Bridgewater ranked 12th with a 76.4% adjusted completion rate and 11th with an 8.4 ADOT but was just 24th in fantasy points per game and topped 250 passing yards just once after Week 6. A better NFL quarterback than fantasy option, Bridgewater didn’t elevate an intriguing Denver receiving corps and doesn’t run enough to be anything more than a middling fantasy QB2. He will, however, likely attract offers from NFL clubs as a ‘bridge’ quarterback, especially considering the lack of perceived big-name rookie signal-callers entering the 2022 NFL Draft. Ryan Fitzpatrick – Speaking of bridge quarterbacks, the Ryan Fitzpatrick NFL Reality Bus Tour will undoubtedly attract another stop in 2022. Fitzpatrick injured his hip in the opener and never returned, ending his tenure in Washington after only six attempts. A crafty and seasoned veteran capable of being a solid mentor and providing a spark as a change-of-pace option, Fitzmagic could sign with a number of clubs trying to develop a young quarterback but is unlikely to attract many offers as a starter. Cam Newton – Newton’s triumphant return to Carolina was mostly a flop as Newton posted the third-lowest passer grade from PFF, beating out only Jake Fromm and Mike Glennon. He can still be an effective red-zone threat due to his running ability but it’s doubtful that Newton will garner interest as a potential starter and he won’t command anywhere near the $6 million he pocketed in 2021. Tyrod Taylor – Taylor’s journeyman career will probably continue outside of Houston, as he lost the starting job to third-round rookie Davis Mills. 2021 started promising for Taylor but he just wasn’t the same after returning from a concussion. Expect Taylor to attract attention as a dependable backup to an entrenched starter, but his chances of competing for a starting gig are not good. Ben Roethlisberger – 40 when the 2022 season opens, Big Ben is expected to retire and it looks like the right time for the future Hall-of-Famer to do just that. Roethlisberger’s numbers declined across the board, including his second-lowest showings in over 12 seasons in adjusted yards per completion, TD rate, passing yards per game, and QB Rating. He also was sacked 38 times despite getting rid of the ball extremely quickly. If Roethlisberger were to change his mind and return, the only landing spot that makes sense is back with the Steelers, but we question if the franchise would be better off turning the page. Jacoby Brissett – In six games with double-digit pass attempts, Brissett threw just five touchdowns and surpassed 250 passing yards once. He also accumulated double-digit rushing yards only one time in 10 games. Brissett can no longer be viewed as an above-average backup and certainly won’t attract any offers as a starter. Andy Dalton – 35 in October, Dalton’s days as a starter are over but he could find himself as a quality veteran backup ala Joe Flacco. It would make sense for teams breaking in a first-year starter to covet Dalton in a mentor’s role. Marcus Mariota – Mariota was one of my favorite quarterback prospects over the last 7-8 seasons, so I’m disappointed that things have not worked out. The Raiders didn’t let Mariota throw much but did use him on a lot of Wildcat snaps. If he lands in the right spot with a play-caller willing to cater to his strengths, there’s still a chance Mairota can develop into a quality fantasy option, but that seems like wishful thinking. Mitchell Trubisky – Another failed former Chicago passer, Trubisky wasn’t able to contribute much in Buffalo as Josh Allen stayed healthy. For the former first-rounder to become anything more than an adequate backup, he would need to land with a QB coach with a proven track record for reconciliation projects. Best of the Rest PLAYER POS TEAM AGE GAME YDS TD INT Trevor Siemian QB NO 30 6 1154 11 3 Joe Flacco QB NYJ 37 2 366 3
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 17
It all started back in spring or the summer. All the mock drafts, research, sleeper articles, and strategy advice. The countless hours spent preparing for this very scenario: survive until Week 17. Make it to the finals. Congratulations on advancing
Congratulations on advancing through what will undoubtedly go down the most challenging season ever. It took a special effort to navigate the myriad injuries, pandemics, and other calamities that made 2021 so complex.
Now, the only thing left is to give your squad the best chance you can in wrapping up that final victory. Knowing which fantasy football free agents to target on the waiver wire is one of the best ways you can do that. Here are some of the players to target ahead of the 2021 finale.
FAAB denote Free Agent Acquisition Budget
Boston Scott (RB) Philadelphia Eagles (35% FAAB) – Miles Sanders has already been ruled out this week with a broken hand and Jordan Howard is dealing with a shoulder injury. After Sanders exited Sunday’s victory, Scott got a dozen carries including a goal-line plunge, and could be in for a big role this week if Howard is also ruled out.
Dare Ogunbowale (RB) Jacksonville Jaguars (25% FAAB) – After James Robinson tore his Achilles, Ogunbowale came in and took over Robinson’s lead dog role, racking up 19 touches in relief. With Robinson out, Ogunbowale should maintain a very high snap rate, including plenty of targets against New England’s stout run defense…
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 16
Emerging from that Week 15 with a fantasy football playoff victory took immense skills or luck. Either way, consider yourself fortunate if you were able to navigate that slate and move on to Week 16. To win one more, you’ll
To win one more, you’ll likely need reinforcement after last week’s debacle. Here are some of the key fantasy football free agents to target heading into the semi-finals.
FAAB denotes Free Agent Acquisition Budget
Ronald Jones (RB) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (65% FAAB) – This is what you saved up some of your FAAB for. With Leonard Fournette (hamstring) expected to miss the remainder of the fantasy season, Jones is now in prime position to see 15 touches for a Bucs’ offense that should be motivated to rebound quickly against the Panthers. Jones isn’t much of a receiver but looked more explosive as a runner Sunday night. View Jones as a locked-in Weekly RB2 moving forward and try to add him everywhere you can.
Duke Johnson (RB) Miami Dolphins (40% FAAB) –
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 15
Congratulations on making it to the fantasy football postseason. Undoubtedly, proactive waiver wire choices were a big help in that achievement, especially in a season as wild as 2021. Now that we’re in a do-or-die mode, each remaining FAAB dollar
Now that we’re in do-or-die mode, each remaining FAAB dollar is more valuable than ever. Let’s take a look at some of the key free agents ahead of Week 15 and figure out how much of that remaining budget we should use.
FAAB denotes Free Agent Acquisition Budget
Rashaad Penny (RB) Seattle Seahawks (40% FAAB) – The talent has always been there but Penny has always struggled to stay healthy. Week 14 delivered on that skillset as Penny took lead back duties for the Seahawks and turned 35 snaps into 17 touches, 138 yards, and two scores. With Adrian Peterson inactive and Alex Collins playing just 14 snaps, Penny is poised to be a real difference-maker while healthy and is worth a substantial FAAB bid.
D’Onta Foreman (RB) Tennessee Titans (10% FAAB) – Tennessee continues to trot out a two or three-man backfield but Foreman appears to be the easy choice in fantasy formats. Even though he was out-snapped by Dontrell Hilliard and Jeremy McNichols…
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 14
The fantasy playoffs are right around the corner. Now is the time to make free agent moves to secure must-win late-season victories, or beef up your bench for the postseason run. FAAB denotes Free Agent Acquisition Budget Russell Gage (WR)
FAAB denotes Free Agent Acquisition Budget
Russell Gage (WR) Atlanta Falcons (8% FAAB) – Still available in over three-quarters of ESPN fantasy leagues, Gage has averaged nine targets per game over Atlanta’s past three contests and just had a season-best 11 grabs and 130 yards against Tampa. Gage is unquestionably Atlant’s No. 1 wideout and offers weekly WR3 value.
Ricky Seals-Jones (TE) Washington Football Team (7% FAAB) – Logan Thomas‘s return to the lineup didn’t last long. With Thomas projected to be back on the shelf for an extensive amount of time…
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 13
The Thanksgiving slate certainly had more than its fair share of drama and unexpected performances but out of that chaos comes opportunity. A slew of injuries has opened the door for several key free agent players that might be available
Here are the key free agent players to target ahead of Week 13, with remaining FAAB recommendations.
FAAB denotes Free Agent Acquisition Budget
Alexander Mattison (RB) Minnesota Vikings (75% FAAB) – Odds are that Mattison is already rostered in your league, but if he happens to be available, Mattison offers league-winning upside down the stretch. Mattison has routinely shined in the featured role when given opportunities and should have multiple weeks to star as Davlin Cook is sidelined multiple weeks by shoulder injuries. If Mattison is available in your league, be prepared to make an aggressive bid to add a potential RB1 to your roster.
Chuba Hubbard (RB) Carolina Panthers (55% FAAB) – Like the Vikings, the Panthers also lost their starting running back, this time Christian McCaffrey for the remainder of 2021. When CMC miss several weeks earlier this season, Hubbard did a fine job in relief, averaging 12.9 PPR points per start. At this point…
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