The NFL season is always a grind and having healthy players goes a long way to winning that coveted title in fantasy, as it does in real life. Having players providing a value higher than their average draft position does as well.
The following are 5 Eagles players with a current ADP lower than their expected return on your round investment. These players could propel you towards hoisting your fantasy league trophy in 2022.
AJ missed 5 games last year and still ended the season with 63 receptions on 105 targets for 869 yards and 5 touchdowns.
A change of scenery, coupled with the Eagle’s focus to upgrade the passing game, should enable Brown to have an uptick in production. He should also be utilized in the red zone more in Philadelphia than he was with the Titans.
His current ADP is averaging between the 28–35th overall player selected, and the 12th wideout being taken off the board.
Projected Fantasy Value
73 receptions, 1,157 receiving yards, 8 TDs
DeVonta Smith:
Last season DeVonta finished as the 30th overall receiver in point-per-reception formats. The Eagles adding number one receiver AJ Brown doesn’t seem to lead one to believe his numbers will increase, but I think otherwise.
Smith is currently being drafted between the 80th and 85th overall player selected. This makes him a mid-thirties receiver. I would expect more than that and more points than he had last year. His targets shouldn’t decrease with the arrival of Brown (those will be at the expense of Reagor and others) and not having to face every team’s number one DB should lead to more production.
Projected Fantasy Value
76 Receptions 1061 receiving yards 7 TDs
Dallas Goedert:
Dallas may not get the number of targets needed to be a top-tier fantasy tight end (newcomer AJ Brown should get over 100)but the game plan should still allow for an average of 6–7 a week. He is currently being drafted 79th overall which is 8th overall for tight ends. He could surpass that, especially if he exceeds the number of projected targets due to an injury, etc.
Projected Fantasy Value
74 Receptions 907 yards 7 TD’s
Jalen Hurts:
Projected Fantasy Value
The fan base might be divided as to the outcome they expect from Jalen Hurts this season, but fantasy owners should enjoy the doubters causing his lower value on draft boards.
His current ADP is in the late to mid-sixties, while being the 7–10th ranked fantasy QB heading into the season. The rushing yards and touchdowns will always be a part of his game, and the passing game should increase this season with the addition of WR1 AJ Brown.
4066 passing yards 27 TDs 15 int
717 rushes and 7 TDs
Kenneth Gainwell:
Gainwell’s current ADP is 142, as the 48th running back that’s been drafted overall. If healthy, he should deliver a much larger value than a projected RB3. If Miles Sanders fights injuries as he did in 2021, or doesn’t score a touchdown all season again, Gainwell could become a very valuable member of your fantasy roster. He comes into the season as a BIG sleeper, with potential starter upside.
Projected Fantasy Value
94 Rushes 482 yards and 6 TDs
37 Receptions 433 yards and 2 TDs