The new season is upon us, and with it a new crop of fantasy stars to help players take home the championship trophy. A new year brings new perspectives, and it’s important to know where the most meaningful opportunities are for each team. Before the season begins, here’s a key piece of information for each of the 32 NFL teams. (Note: All stats/rankings below are based on a half-point per reception scoring system.)
Arizona Cardinals – When healthy, RB James Conner is a top-10 fantasy back. Since joining the Cardinals, he and Christian McCaffrey are the only RBs to finish in the top-10 in points/game each of the last three seasons.
Atlanta Falcons – Everyone is talking about how the slight improvement at the quarterback position will help WR Drake London, but Kirk Cousins has also helped some tight ends have great seasons (Jordan Reed and TJ Hockenson). That could mean big things for TE Kyle Pitts.
Baltimore Ravens – Before last year, RB Derrick Henry averaged at least 19 points per game in each of the previous four seasons. The recency effect shouldn’t weigh too heavily on him. He should return to his old strength in a high-scoring offense where defenders can’t focus on him.
Buffalo Bills – TE Dalton Kincaid is a talented space tight end who has just become a target machine.
Carolina Panthers – Low-Cost Investments: RB Chuba Hubbard (early season) and RB Jonathan Brooks (late season) are a cheap way to grab some easy fantasy points.
Chicago Bears – QB Caleb Williams would have to be terrible not to benefit from such a talented WR group.
Cincinnati Bengals – RB Zack Moss will be a quiet but consistent fantasy producer.
Cleveland Browns – A rebound season for RB Nick Chubb makes RB Jerome Ford a secret buy.
Dallas Cowboys – The Cowboys are not dangerous in the running game. Don’t be surprised if QB Dak Prescott gets a lot of passing yards and touchdowns again.
Denver Broncos – Full health and less competition should finally set the stage for a strong season for RB Javonte Williams.
Detroit Lions – RB David Montgomery is a good fantasy player on his own, but if RB Jahmyr Gibbs strains his thigh again, he will become fantasy gold.
Green Bay Packers – QB Jordan Love is a good quarterback with four good receivers. He will make a blast.
Houston Texans – QB CJ Stroud has three really good receivers. He will shine too.
Indianapolis Colts – WR Michael Pittman Jr. was good with Carson Wentz, Matt Ryan and Gardner Minshew. Imagine how good he can be with QB Anthony Richardson.
Jacksonville Jaguars – QB Trevor Lawrence has plenty of weapons, including underrated target monster TE Evan Engram.
Kansas City Chiefs – QB Patrick Mahomes will be a league winner this year. He has never had better offensive players. His weapons are too numerous to list.
Los Angeles Chargers – RB Gus “Bus” Edwards is the leader in Jim Harbaugh’s strong offense.
Los Angeles Rams – RB Kyren Williams averaged 19.9 fantasy points per game last season, trailing only Christian McCaffrey. No other RB averaged more than 17 points per game last year, and only his poor health can keep him from another monster season.
Las Vegas Raiders – Even with the departure of Josh Jacobs, RB Zamir White will remain relevant in fantasy games thanks to his size.
Miami Dolphins – The Dolphins have an uncanny knack for turning RB3s into fantasy stars. Rookie RB Jaylen Wright is their RB3.
Minnesota Vikings – WR Justin Jefferson is a quarterback surefire. He has excellent spacing and hands. Be ready to strike if people are afraid of Sam Darnold.
New England Patriots – In a terrible offense, points will be scarce, but RB Rhamondre Stevenson should still get plenty of work.
New Orleans Saints – For the first time in his career, RB Alvin Kamara does not have to rely on an experienced RB2 to take away his capacity.
New York Giants – Daniel Jones is just good enough to give rookie WR Malik Nabers a chance to make an impact.
New York Jets – WR Garrett Wilson has been waiting for a decent quarterback and now he finally has one in QB Aaron Rodgers.
Philadelphia Eagles – There are a lot of hungry mouths to feed on this offense, but we know quarterback Jalen Hurts will be the one to feed them.
Pittsburgh Steelers – The departure of Diontae Johnson gives wide receiver George Pickens an increase in targets that could put him in the top 20.
Seattle Seahawks – Don’t be surprised if WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba and not DK Metcalf leads the team in receiving.
San Francisco 49ers – As unsexy as he is, quarterback Brock Purdy has too many weapons around him to stay out of the top 10.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – RB Rachaad White has no competition and a secretly good receiving volume, so he won’t be on your wish list.
Tennessee Titans – The Titans are well-stocked at WR, making QB Will Levis a superflex candidate in the late rounds.
Washington Commanders – All the hype is about QB Jayden Daniels, but don’t forget his number one target, WR Terry McLaurin. He’s going to eat.
