In a league filled with 12 teams, V for ... managed to secure the 16th spot in the draft order. Despite the late start, they made the most of their 30 draft rounds and came away with an impressive A- draft grade. With a projected record of 11-3-0, it seems like V for ... is destined for greatness. Their projected finish in 1st place only solidifies their dominance in the EndZone Dynasty league.
V for ... proved that they are not to be underestimated. Despite facing the 12th toughest schedule difficulty, they are ready to conquer the competition. Although they have 2 players on bye week 10, it's nothing that V for ... can't handle. Their best pick of the draft was Russell Wilson, who was selected at 52, surpassing their ADP of 131. However, not every pick was a home run, as their worst pick was Tank Bigsby, taken at 16, which was earlier than their ADP of 128. Nevertheless, V for ... managed to draft 8 players, surpassing the league average of 2.6. With such a strong draft performance, it's clear that V for ... is ready to unleash their fury on the fantasy football field.
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Inside the Draft
Player Outlooks
- Round 1, Pick 16 - Bye 9
2023 Rank: 133 - 2022 Rank: -
Bigsby was selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Jaguars after posting 2,903 yards and 25 touchdowns on 540 carries (5.4 YPC) in 35 games over the past three years at Auburn. The 6-foot, 210-pound Bigsby reportedly impressed as both a rusher and pass catcher at OTAs, further entrenching his standing as the top backup to Travis Etienne. While Etienne was a big play machine in his first NFL season last year, he struggled to churn out consistent gains at times, so Bigsby has a direct path to a prominent role in clock-killing situations, which could be plentiful if the Jaguars play up to their billing as favorites in the AFC South. Bigsby will need to hold off RBs D'Ernest Johnson, JaMycal Hasty, Snoop Conner, and Qadree Ollison in camp and preseason, but the rookie is the clear favorite to open his NFL career as the No. 2 option behind Etienne, if not the 1B in a platoon.
- Round 2, Pick 28 - Bye 13
2023 Rank: 193 - 2022 Rank: 82
Singletary spent most of the past four years as Buffalo's starting RB after being selected in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He averaged a respectable 4.7 YPC over that span, and after scoring just six scrimmage touchdowns in his first two seasons, Singletary found the end zone 14 times over the last two years. Despite underwhelming measurables (5-foot-8 and 203 pounds with 4.66 speed), Singletary has proven to be a capable NFL running back, but he's looking at a massive downgrade in the situation heading into 2023. After playing the lead RB role in one of the league's most prolific offenses, Singletary's expected to be bumped to the backup spot behind Dameon Pierce in a Houston offense that's been one of the least effective in recent years. The Texans are going through a makeover on offense, and the addition of Singletary on a one-year deal is part of that effort, but there isn't much upside here barring an injury to Pierce. Perhaps Singletary can carve out more playing time on passing downs since Pierce is unproven as a receiver, though Singletary's career mark of 5.0 yards per target doesn't inspire much confidence in that regard, either.
- Round 3, Pick 40 - Bye 13
2023 Rank: 160 - 2022 Rank: 301
Now in the second year of a two-year contract with the Chargers, Everett heads into 2023 after a Chargers debut that was more busy than it was effective. Everett's target rate was excellent - 87 targets on 648 snaps should be major currency in such an enviable passing game - but the returns for those targets were underwhelming. It's a theme throughout Everett's career: despite being fast and making the occasional big play, his efficiency leaves something to be desired. To be fair to Everett, his 2022 production looks better if you include his performance in the Chargers' wildcard round loss to the Jaguars. If you include that game, then Everett finished 2022 with 64 catches for 663 yards and five touchdowns on 95 targets - an improved 67.4 percent catch rate at 7.0 yards per target compared to 66.7 percent at 6.4 YPT from the regular season - but it's worth remembering that Mike Williams missed that game and the Jaguars clearly sold out to stop Keenan Allen (six catches for 61 yards on 13 targets) and Austin Ekeler (two catches for eight yards on four targets). Everett is likely an excellent fantasy TE2 who could provide TE1 returns with a little luck, just don't expect the Jaguars game to be the norm.
- Round 4, Pick 52 - Bye 6
2023 Rank: 132 - 2022 Rank: 21
Wilson's first season in Denver was a disaster of inconceivable proportions, especially since he was stepping into an offense that was pre-stocked with on-paper talent. The consensus assumption was that Pete Carroll and the Seahawks had held Wilson back for so many years, so the scale of disappointment is difficult to put into words. Luckily for Wilson and the Broncos offense, they'll be replacing one of the worst coaches of recent memory with one of the best, and one specifically noted for building high-octane offenses. Not all of Wilson's 2022 struggles can be blamed on the since-fired Nathaniel Hackett, but the distance between Hackett and new hire Sean Payton is enormous. If Payton can get Wilson back in his element then the Broncos skill position players will be in position to produce more like what was expected going into 2022. There's depth at all of running back, wide receiver and tight end, so Wilson almost has to bounce back from last year's brutal total of 16 touchdowns to 11 interceptions.
- Round 5, Pick 64 - Bye
2023 Rank: - - 2022 Rank: -
- Round 6, Pick 76 - Bye
2023 Rank: - - 2022 Rank: -
- Round 7, Pick 88 - Bye
2023 Rank: - - 2022 Rank: -
- Round 8, Pick 100 - Bye
2023 Rank: - - 2022 Rank: -
- Round 9, Pick 112 - Bye
2023 Rank: - - 2022 Rank: -
- Round 10, Pick 124 - Bye
2023 Rank: - - 2022 Rank: -
- Round 11, Pick 136 - Bye
2023 Rank: - - 2022 Rank: -
- Round 12, Pick 148 - Bye
2023 Rank: - - 2022 Rank: -
- Round 13, Pick 160 - Bye 11
2023 Rank: 1193 - 2022 Rank: 66
Four seasons into his career, Franklin had recorded 518 total defensive snaps as compared to 1,272 on special teams. However, star linebacker Shaquille Leonard was lost for the season after only three games due to a neck injury, clearing a path for Franklin on the defensive side of the ball in 2022. That led to a breakout season, as he tallied 167 tackles, three sacks, and six passes defended over 17 games. Heading into 2023, Leonard is still recovering from his injury, and Bobby Okereke departed in free agency during the offseason. Given that, Franklin should be in store for another prominent role during the 2023 campaign and has the chance to solidify his status as one of the better linebackers in the league.
- Round 14, Pick 172 - Bye 7
2023 Rank: 141 - 2022 Rank: 394
Okonkwo was brought along slowly for the first half of his rookie season, but the 2022 fourth-round pick out of Maryland flourished down the stretch. He caught at least three passes in six of Tennessee's final seven games, racking up 24 catches for 278 yards and two touchdowns over that span. Veteran WR Robert Woods and Austin Hooper, who worked ahead of Okonkwo at TE for most of last season, both left in free agency. Okonkwo and fellow 2022 draft pick Treylon Burks are thus set to take on expanded roles in the Tennessee passing game alongside offseason signing DeAndre Hopkins. Okonkwo's undersized at 6-foot-2 and 244 pounds, but if he blocks well enough to earn an every-down role in the Titans' run-first offense, the tight end should continue to cause mismatches for defenses with his 4.52 speed, which was the best among all tight ends in his draft class. Tennessee didn't bring in a veteran replacement for Hooper, settling for 2023 fifth-round pick Josh Whyle, so Okonkwo should get every opportunity to expand his role in 2023 after playing more than half of the team's offensive snaps only twice in 2022.
- Round 15, Pick 184 - Bye 6
2023 Rank: 69 - 2022 Rank: 10
Fields had the second-best rushing season ever for a quarterback, and the Bears really didn't turn him loose until just before mid season. Durability down the stretch became a concern, as he injured his shoulder. Fields lacked legitimate receiving weapons last season. As a result, it was very difficult for the passing game to have any consistency. There was a short period of time after the coaching staff opened up the offense in which he had both Darnell Mooney and Cole Kmet, and they had moderate success during that time. But Fields threw for over 190 yards just twice, with 254 being his highest mark of the season. However, he did throw touchdown passes in 11 of his last 13 games. With the team adding DJ Moore at receiver, Fields now goes into 2023 with a legitimate arsenal of weapons. If he's even passable as a thrower, this offense can quickly make a massive jump forward. And as long as Fields has his rushing ability, he'll be a very high-floor fantasy option. Improved passing production could make him elite.
- Round 16, Pick 196 - Bye 7
2023 Rank: 1248 - 2022 Rank: 130
Kendricks has established himself as one of the premier inside linebackers across his prolific eight-year career. He can safely be penciled in for 100 tackles, as he even managed 107 stops across 11 games in an injury-plagued 2021 campaign. In addition to his run-stuffing abilities, Kendricks is also excellent in coverage, as he's managed at least six passes defended in all but two seasons. His work as a pass rusher is a bit more inconsistent, though he did rack up five sacks as recently as 2021. The one thing that has changed for the first time in his career is Kendricks' team, as he left Minnesota to join the Chargers in the offseason. That should mean little in terms of a change in role, as the team committed $13.3 million to him across the next two seasons. Despite the shift in scenery, expect more of the same from Kendricks in 2023.
- Round 17, Pick 208 - Bye 10
2023 Rank: 47 - 2022 Rank: 131
The Rams offense was a mess last year, largely due to offensive line issues as well as the lack of a rushing attack. Also, free agent addition Allen Robinson didn't work out for the team, and all they really had to lean on at that point was Kupp. From a production standpoint, he mostly picked up where he left off in 2021. He had at least nine targets in all but one game. He also had at least 122 yards in four of eight games. Kupp also had at least 79 yards in seven of the eight games he played. However, he suffered an ankle injury that cost him the last eight games of the season. Other than missing eight games in 2018 as well, he had a very healthy career to date. Even though Kupp's entering his age-30 season, there appeared to be no sign of decline last year. He still should be a very high floor and high ceiling fantasy option. and Kupp should be an obvious first-round draft pick in most leagues. But keep your eye on an in-practice hamstring injury that Kupp suffered in early August.
- Round 18, Pick 220 - Bye 10
2023 Rank: 15 - 2022 Rank: 46
Waddle had 23 more targets in 2022 versus his rookie season. But playing alongside Tyreek Hill is what really improved his performance. While Waddle set an NFL record with 104 catches as a rookie, he did so with a frustratingly low 9.8 yards per catch in a rather inept offense. It was coach Mike McDaniel's scheme that not only unlocked quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, but also developed Waddle's skillset. Waddle made the jump from 9.8 to a league-leading 18.1 yards per catch, obviously benefitting from the presence of Hill. He also thrived despite playing through a plethora of lingering injuries. It's further impressive that Waddle's success came despite playing through turmoil at the quarterback position, as he ended the year catching passes from rookie third-stringer Skylar Thompson. It's easy to see a scenario wherein Miami's offense builds upon itself in 2023. The team will have another offseason to build familiarity with McDaniel's complex scheme, and if things break right, Tagovailoa should be able to avoid injuries with better success. The stage is set, in other words, for Waddle and Hill to take the league by storm.
- Round 19, Pick 232 - Bye 11
2023 Rank: 20 - 2022 Rank: 129
Olave's rookie situation was relatively solid when compared to many of the top rookies wideouts who were stuck with terrible quarterback play. Andy Dalton played capably and understood the importance of getting the ball to his star receiver. As a result, Olave never had fewer than 41 yards in a game. However, after a strong start to the season in which Olave had at least 80 yards in four of his first 10 games, he didn't surpass 65 yards in any of his last five contests. Even though he had 13 catches of more than 20 yards (and four of those catches gained at least 40 yards), he only had a 17th-percentile yards after the catch rate. That is something he'll need to improve on in 2023. New QB Derek Carr, who's expected to play behind a weak pass-protecting OL, could hinder Olave's downfield potential. Carr will likely need to pound Olave with targets in the short and intermediate areas of the field. Olave is already a top-20 receiver, but if he can work well with Carr, he could end up in the top 15. If Olave's QB showed more big-play potential, the sophomore wideout would be considered a top-10 WR.
- Round 20, Pick 244 - Bye 13
2023 Rank: 1122 - 2022 Rank: 94
After showing promise in his first two seasons in the NFL, Okereke emerged as a top inside linebacker across the second half of his rookie contract. Between 2021 and 2022 combined, he piled up 283 tackles for the Colts and was available for all 34 games. The third-round pick out of Stanford turned that production into a four-year, $40 million contract from the Giants this offseason. He'll enjoy working behind Leonard Williams and Dexter Lawrence, both of whom should help occupy blockers and keep Okereke clean to make plays. Okereke will immediately be counted upon as a leader in the middle of coordinator Don Martindale's scheme, as both of the Giants' top two tacklers from 2022 (Julian Love and Jaylon Smith) departed in free agency.
- Round 21, Pick 256 - Bye 14
2023 Rank: 582 - 2022 Rank: 365
- Round 22, Pick 268 - Bye 9
2023 Rank: 1553 - 2022 Rank: 193
- Round 23, Pick 280 - Bye 13
2023 Rank: 1151 - 2022 Rank: 229
The Bills spent the 16th overall pick on Edmunds in the 2018 draft, and he delivered five seasons of more than 100 tackles. In need of an overhaul at linebacker, the Bears signed Edmunds to a four-year, $72 million contract this offseason. He'll be relied upon as a centerpiece of the rebuilt Bears defense, and the only potential thing that would hold him back from that is his ability to stay on the field. Though he hasn't suffered any major injuries, Edmunds has played in every game in a season only once in his career. Even so, he's a safe bet to pile up a boatload of tackles, his primary appeal for IDP formats. While he's never tallied more than two sacks in a campaign, Edmunds has enough athleticism to be strong in coverage and he's managed at least seven pass breakups in three separate campaigns.
- Round 24, Pick 292 - Bye 11
2023 Rank: 554 - 2022 Rank: 148
Grant had a modest rookie season, playing nearly as much on special teams as he did on the Falcons' defensive unit. However, he took a major step forward after winning a starting job in 2022 and became a near-every-down player. That allowed him to total 123 tackles, seven pass defenses, two interceptions, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery across 17 games. Despite that production, the Falcons added Jessie Bates to their secondary this offseason, creating competition for Grant. Specifically, he will have to compete with Jaylinn Hawkins for the starting strong safety job. The end result could be a rotation at the position, so Grant comes with significant risk to take a step back from his 2022 production.
- Round 25, Pick 304 - Bye 7
2023 Rank: 2045 - 2022 Rank: 745
- Round 26, Pick 316 - Bye 5
2023 Rank: 2138 - 2022 Rank: 340
Gage had consecutive seasons with more than 770 yards his last two years in Atlanta, and it seemed like things were looking up when he moved to Tampa Bay last season. But Gage dealt with injuries in the preseason and later missed more than a month around midseason. He failed to reach 30 receiving yards in eight of 13 games while recording just two games with more than 60 yards. This season he will be in a new offense with a new offensive coordinator and, most important, a new quarterback as Baker Mayfield is expected to take over for Tom Brady. He was expected to fill the No. 3 role, behind Chris Godwin and Mike Evans, before suffering a season-ending injury in training camp.
- Round 27, Pick 328 - Bye 10
2023 Rank: 175 - 2022 Rank: 309
It's been a star-crossed NFL career for Edwards-Helaire to this point, and he heads into 2023 in a place almost unimaginable back when the Chiefs made him the first running back selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. Once selected ahead of players like Jonathan Taylor, J.K. Dobbins, and D'Andre Swift, Edwards-Helaire now finds himself on the Chiefs roster bubble and presumably no more than their RB3 behind Isiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon. Bitter as fantasy investors might be after three disappointing years with Edwards-Helaire, he hasn't failed so much as he's been a victim of circumstances. Injuries are a recurring issue, and it was when Edwards-Helaire sat out over the last three years that players like Pacheco and McKinnon got their feet in the door. When Edwards-Helaire has been healthy enough to play, though, he's been reasonably productive. Edwards-Helaire's career total of 371 carries has yielded 1,622 yards (4.4 YPC) and 11 touchdowns, which is too good for him to be a total waste of space. With that said a change of scenery might be best for Edwards-Helaire's career and fantasy interests.
- Round 28, Pick 340 - Bye 11
2023 Rank: 136 - 2022 Rank: 415
Henry's regression in his second season with the Patriots followed a trend set by the entire Mac Jones-led offense. After producing nine touchdowns in 2021, Henry scoring just twice in 2022 can be viewed as emblematic of New England's entire disappointing season. New offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien could spark some life into the passing game, though the fresh arrival Mike Gesicki could threaten Henry's domination of offensive snaps. On the other hand, Henry and Gesicki would make a dangerous combo in two-TE formations, and O'Brien is no stranger to scheming up 12-man personnel rotations. In all, Henry figures to remain a TD-dependent option for fantasy production, so his success will depend largely on Jones bouncing back after throwing just 14 scores last year.
- Round 29, Pick 352 - Bye 13
2023 Rank: 219 - 2022 Rank: 502
Robinson had an impressive two years with the Bears in 2019 and 2020, surpassing 1,000 receiving yards both times. However, he had a setback during the 2021 season, only catching 38 passes for 410 yards and one touchdown across 12 games. In 2022, he signed with the Rams for three years but struggled to make an impact while playing under coach Sean McVay. Robinson ended up with only 33 catches for 339 yards and three touchdowns over 10 matches before being sidelined for the remaining seven weeks due to a foot injury. During the offseason, he was traded to the Steelers, giving them a third option at wide receiver alongside Diontae Johnson and George Pickens. Given Robinson's age -- 30 in August -- and lack of production the last two years, he may only be the No. 3 WR in what's unlikely to be a pass-heavy offense. He did at least return healthy for the offseason program, and there's not much competition for the third receiver spot even if he continues to struggle.
- Round 30, Pick 357 - Bye 9
2023 Rank: 1 - 2022 Rank: 18
After a pair of injury-marred seasons, McCaffrey played the entire season and looked as dominant as he had in prior seasons. His 4.7 yards per carry was his best since 2019. Although he didn't have some of the crazy yardage totals from earlier in his career, he posted 1,210 scrimmage yards and 85 receptions while scoring 10 times over 11 games with the 49ers after an in-season trade. When running the ball McCaffery had a solid 74th-percentile broken tackle rate, but he was able to turn that into 94th-percentile yardage after contact. He wasn't as lethal as a receiver, posting a 52nd-percentile yards after the catch rate. However, with another year in the Shanahan system, that certainly could change as the veteran back learns the nuances of the offense. Down the stretch McCaffrey was scoring a touchdown, posting 100 scrimmage yards and recording over 20 PPR points in almost every game. Now that he's in an offense in which defenses have to worry about a variety of players, McCaffrey still can be the top scoring fantasy running back without seeing 400 touches.
Team Forecast
Bye Week Points Lost
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Schedule by Opponent Points
Week-by-week schedule with each opponent's projected season points. This chart shows any difficult or easy stretches in the schedule.
