AFC NORTH Baltimore Ravens Biggest additions/signings: Marcus Williams, S; Michael Pierce, DT; Morgan Moses, OT Biggest losses: Alejandro Villanueva, OT; Bradley Bozeman, C; Justin Houston,. AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans AFC West Broncos Chargers Chiefs NFC East Commanders Cowboys Eagles Giants NFC North Bears Lions Packers. Unfortunately, Jarwin tore his ACL in the 2020 season opener, opening the door for Schultz to take over the starting role. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith finds San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle for a NFC touchdown in the Pro Bowl Games. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. We spoke to the improved offensive line above, leaving the only other major change to this offense the addition of tight end Hayden Hurst. Head coach DeMeco Ryans has reached the top of the coaching ladder in the place where he began his playing career and now he says he has "hit the ground running," to transform the Texans into a legitimate threat in the AFC South. AFC North Dynasty Breakout Players for 2022 - Dynasty Nerds Dynasty AFC North Dynasty Breakout Players for 2022 There are always players that breakout every year in dynasty, but @DarthDbacks gives you some names to go get before they have their dynasty breakout in 2022, AFC North edition September 2, 2022 The Steelers selected Pat Freiermuth with the number 55 overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft on the heels of him being named the KwalickClark Tight End of the Year in 2020. Uzomah . Mark Andrews is part of the new "move tight end" evolution that has slowly become more en vogue. For the second straight year, the Baltimore Ravens remain on top at the tight end position in the AFC North. Cincinnati Bengals At Kansas City Chiefs Jan 30 Afc Championship 50 Mike Gesicki is not your fathers tight end. His target count the year prior was just 89. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Behind Njoku, third-year pro Harrison Bryant returns in an increased role with Hooper off the team. That remains to be seen. The full picture came into view in 2021 as Zac Taylor led the Bengals to a Super Bowl appearance. July 19, 2022 11:38 am CT. 25) Tyler Conklin, New York Jets However, once Atlanta finds their long-term solution under center, the sky will be the limit for Pitts. The average is just over the $14 million per. DeAndre Hopkins is suspended for the first six games of the season, Christian Kirk departed in free agency, and its unclear if the Cardinals have figured out how to use Rondale Moore. Tuesday, February 28, 2023. We are about two weeks from the NFL's new league year. 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This knack for roster building has been reflected in the league standings with the division having five appearances in the playoffs over the past two seasons (Bengals x1, Browns x1, Ravens x1, Steelers x2). Though some big names like Austin Hooper, CJ Uzomah and Eric Ebron have departed, star-caliber players in Mark Andrews, Pat Freiermuth and David Njoku remain. Trade acquisition Marquise Brown will take over a significant role in the offense, but Ertz will be Kyler Murrays primary target over the middle of the field. . Thats a somewhat tough pill to swallow considering how tight this division is projected to be this year. Uzomah this offseason, who played an important role during their postseason run last season. Still, the Bengals have some decent talent at the position, which should help lead to success over the middle of the field as teams key in on the best receiving group in the AFC North, in my opinion. The Chicago Bears have a glaring hole at tight end. 15) Noah Fant, Seattle Seahawks Safeties are the communication center of the secondary and must wear many hats in coverage. Ford ascended into a starting job as Savage faltered last season and could be a target to return, while Leavitt was a top special teamer. The 49ers tight end is one of the best run-blocking tight ends in the NFL. Behind Andrews, Boyle returns for his ninth season. Here is how we rank the AFC North's tight ends: Stats: 42 receptions, 512 yards, two touchdowns. 27) Robert Tonyan, Green Bay Packers NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Well see how he handles the true No. One year after being my biggest tight end fade, Kyle Pitts is now one of the best fantasy football tight end targets in 2022. Amos deal voided last month after a disappointing 2022 season, so the Packers could be looking for two new starters at safety given the fact that Darnell Savage is likely headed to the slot in 2023. Stats: 68 receptions, 763 yards, three touchdowns. University of Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, one of the top prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft, is the subject of arrest warrants in Athens, Georgia, on reckless driving and racing charges as a result of an ongoing investigation into a fatal car crash on Jan. 15, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department said on Wednesday. He has also posted respectable run-blocking grades in excess of 60.0 on four of five career seasons. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 2022 AFC North All-Division Team: The Offense Quarterback: Joe Burrow, Bengals. Njoku seemed to find his game last season, becoming that big-play threat the Browns expected him to be after drafting him in the first round in the 2017 NFL Draft. The secondary needs to be so much better besides Minkah Fitzpatrick, who continues to be an amazing . My initial reaction is this: by whom and at what cost? Tomlin has felt the heat from Pittsburgh fans over the past few seasons after winning the division only once in the last four years. Led by second-year starter Joe Burrow, the Bengals made it all the way back to the Super Bowl and were a few plays away from capturing their first win, but ultimately fell to the . He may never develop into a downfield threat in the mold of Andrews. BALTIMORE RAVENS For the second straight year, the Baltimore Ravens remain on top at the tight end position in the AFC North. Of course, following the Raiders acquisition of Davante Adams, Waller may not be the target hog he once was. You know, the one in which he has the Packers and every other team in the NFL that has a need at QB wondering whether he will retire or force a trade? Patrick Ricard is included as well as a fullback/tight end hybrid. As alluded to above, I still expect Najee Harris to lead the league in touches at the running back position. After getting dealt to Arizona, the 32-year-old experienced an uptick in production, recording 56 receptions, 574 yards, and three touchdowns over 11 games in the desert. 2 tight end. Published 6/13/2022. Njoku finally found his game in the NFL last year for the Browns as well, turning in a 36/475/4 season, leading to a huge extension from the Browns after receiving the franchise tag. The NFC South was an absolute mess last year. Tight end is a difficult position to assess in the NFL. Hes probably the most complete tight end in the NFL, and his highs are extremely high, as evidenced by his 88-1,377-5 effort in 2018. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Hurst will look to have a career year in a Bengals passing attack that had the 9th-highest EPA per dropback in 2021 (0.161) and the 10th-highest early-down pass rate (53.4 percent). Last year, I expected Dobbins to take a firm lead in the backfield before getting injured, and I expect the same this year. The Arizona Cardinals must address the tight end position this offseason. Skinny: On Tuesday I made the case that Miller deserves to be in the top 10, but he finished at No. It could be a breakout campaign for the playmaker that inked a four-year $54.75 million ($17 million fully-guaranteed) contract this offseason. Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem? Rader is a solid special teams player and overall blocker, while Sternberger has 12 career catches and one score in his three-year career. Interested in following the two positions at the NFL Scouting Combine? Brown, who is sure to soak up looks for Jalen Hurts. 17) C.J. The Steelers had somewhat of a down year defensively last season, allowing the 22nd most points per game at 24.4. Moreau ranked first by converting 70.6% of his catches into either a first down or a touchdown, and 35.3% of his catches were explosive plays that went for at least 15 yards, the third-best rate among tight ends in 2022.. Hurst was in a route on only 54% of his offensive snaps a year ago, while Drew Sample was in a route on only 22% of his offensive snaps. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Zach Ertz, Maxx Williams, Darrell Daniels and Demetrius Harris all are free agents . 21) Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars PFNs list of the top tight ends in the NFL heading into the 2022 campaign is primarily highlighted by veterans. The Ravens started their draft by addressing a pass defense that ranked just 25th in 2021 (which, as well see shortly, had a lot to do with injuries more than anything else), selecting safety Kyle Hamilton with the 14th pick of the first round. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the division with an unimpressive 8-9 record, and the other three teams followed closely behind with a 7-10 record each. Thats an especially vital skill in a San Francisco offense that ran the ball at the fourth-highest clip in the league in 2021. 29) Austin Hooper, Tennessee Titans The contracts of Robert Tonyan and Marcedes Lewis voided, and Tyler Davis is a restricted free agent who isnt likely to receive a tender. Following Emerson were defensive end Alex Wright in the third (78th overall), wide receiver David Bell in the third (99th overall), defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey in the fourth (108th overall), kicker Cade York in the fourth (124th overall), running back Jerome Ford in the fifth (156th overall), wide receiver Michael Woods II in the sixth (202nd overall), defensive end Isaiah Thomas in the seventh (223rd overall), and offensive lineman Dawson Deaton in the seventh (246th overall). After sitting in third last summer, the Steelers move up into the No. Kansas City brought in receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and Skyy Moore, but Kelce should comfortably lead the team in targets next year. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb makes a toe-tapping touchdown catch on a deep dime from Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith's for the NFC Pro Bowl Team. That entire paragraph is to say the dude might be being drafted far past ceiling in season-long formats and might be over-owned come DFS time. Those guys either have to step into those roles and fill them, or were going to have to look other places, Gutekunst said Tuesday. AFC North Baltimore Ravens - 2022 Prediction 10-7 - Wins AFC North The fearless leader of the Ravens (Lamar Jackson) got injured toward the end of last season and as a result the Ravens finished 8-9. The AFC North has been one of the most unpredictable divisions in football over the past few years. Kyle Pitts will likely top the list of the NFLs best tight ends many times over the next decade-plus. Pro Football Network, LLC. The final metric that caught my eye from this offense from 2021 was the relatively low delta in run-pass rates when trailing versus when playing with a lead. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) catches a pass as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton (21) defends in the second quarter during the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. This week ESPN.com ranked the NFL's best tight ends, and no one in the AFC North made the cut. Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs picks off trick-play pass thrown by brother Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs at Pro Bowl Games. 2022 AFC North. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith and San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk team up for a NFC Pro Bowl Team touchdown on a direct snap flea-flicker trick play. Stats: 40 receptions, 599 yards, five touchdowns. The Cleveland Browns continue to shell out big bucks, as they have given tight end David Njoku a four-year, $56.75 million extension, per his agent. Tuesday, February 28, 2023. At safety, Adrian Amos, Rudy Ford and Dallin Leavitt are free agents. All three will immediately step into a new-look offensive line built around former first and second-round picks Jonah Williams (left guard) and Jackson Carman (left tackle). From a season-long perspective, I am treating the situation as if Hunt stays until we know more, but there is a case to be made for late shots on Johnson where it makes sense. Cap Space (as of April 19) $13.3 million. Heath Miller, Pittsburgh Steelers. He topped 1,000 yards in all those campaigns, and even a slightly down year in 2021 resulted in a 92-1,125-9 line. Blake Jarwin was far more involved in the teams offense from 2018-19, and the former undrafted free agent signed a three-year extension with the Cowboys in March 2020. All other teams had at most two wide receivers finish in the top 36. The Falcons selected Pitts fourth overall in last years draft, making him the highest-drafted tight end of all time. On three occasions, teams have made it to at least the divisional round. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. In a recent article by William Moy of Pro Football Focus, he ranked the top 15 tight ends from the 2022 season. The Browns ended up selecting a total of nine players in this years draft after trading down repeatedly four offensive players, four defensive players, and a kicker. The Ravens added significant pieces to the roster in the 2022 NFL Draft as well, giving star quarterback Lamar Jackson serious firepower to work with at the position. One of the biggest changes comes in the form of nose tackle Michael Pierce, whose position is relied upon heavily to stop the run in this 3-4 base defense. Injury concerns are Kittles main issue, and hes missed 13 games over the past three seasons. Not unlike other positions, the AFC North has a wide array of talent at the position even depth-wise with players like Nick Boyle, Harrison Bryant, etc. Depth: Drew Sample, Mitchell Wilcox, Thaddeus Moss. It appears likely Emerson will find his way into the starting lineup this season after the team traded slot corner Troy Hill. But the division has a solid group at the position with no weak links. Hes quickly become the top target in Baltimore. Eight NFL teams are sending at least five players to Las Vegas, where the game will be played Feb. 6 at Allegiant Stadium, led by the streaking Indianapolis Colts with seven: running back Jonathan Taylor, defensive lineman DeForest Buckner, center Ryan Kelly, linebacker Darius Leonard, cornerback Kenny Moore II, guard Quenton Nelson and long snapper Luke Rhodes. 23) Albert Okwuegbunam, Denver Broncos Sample is a solid blocker, one that can handle the No. Chalk it down as a head-scratcher, and I have been hesitant to project Njoku for any meaningful increase to his modest 45% route participation rate from a year ago. If he can stay healthy, Kittle will be a reliable target for presumptive 49ers quarterback Trey Lance in his first year as a full-time starter. Most notably, Taylor calls plays on the offensive side, and Anarumos defense has continued to over-perform based on the talent and experience of the players available to him. The Kansas City Chiefs (six), Los Angeles Chargers (six), Baltimore Ravens (five), Cleveland Browns (five), Dallas Cowboys (five), San Francisco 49ers (five) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (five) were the other teams to have at least five Pro Bowlers. With L.A. needing to get under the cap and rumors of Keenan Allen becoming a cut candidate, Chargers GM Tom Telesco said Wednesday on GMFB that the veteran WR isn't going anywhere. After the Eagles traded Zach Ertz to the Cardinals in mid-October, Dallas Goedert became Philadelphias primary tight end for the first time in his career. More specifically, he was most impactful on short passes in the center of the field where he caught 25 of 29 targets for 214 yards and 16 first downs. Denver Broncos defensive back Patrick Surtain II flashes his speed on an interception in coverage against Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson. With Tyreek Hill gone, Kelce will become an even more critical asset for the Chiefs. Consider him a volume-driven and safe fantasy wide receiver in full-PPR. Which internal free agents should the Packers want back this offseason? And for some reason, his usage plummeted after Week 6. He averaged just 9.1 yards per reception in 2010. All four teams (the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers) have general managers, front offices, and personnel departments that have proven more than capable of evaluating, acquiring, and retaining talent in recent years. While the stars of the position are typically elite . That's what happens when he produced one of the best rookie seasons we've ever seen from a tight end. Kolar is more of an in-line option that fits the Ravens system very well. Our secondary is a little bit unsettled, we have a couple safeties that are moving on that were here last year. Quarterback Lamar Jackson missed games, the team started 12 different offensive linemen over the course of the season, defensive backs were falling like flies, and 18 running backs were injured before the start of the season (kidding, but thats what it seemed like), and the starting linebacking unit played very few snaps together over the course of the season. Hurst is a good enough pass-catcher and blocker to be an adequate replacement for Uzomah in the Bengals offense. He topped 1,000 yards in all those campaigns, and even a slightly down year in 2021 resulted in a 92-1,125-9 line. Kevin Rader, rookie sixth-round draft pick Connor Heyward, and veteran Jace Sternberger round out the depth chart at tight end, making for a tight competition in training camp for the third tight end role. 12) Dawson Knox, Buffalo Bills13) T.J. Hockenson, Detroit Lions The Steelers had a relatively quiet, but effective, free agency period, bringing in quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, linebacker Myles Jack, two offensive linemen in Mason Cole and James Daniels, cornerback Levi Wallace, and return-man Gunner Olszewski. 14) Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers Cleveland did quite the number with their quarterback position this off-season, selling the farm to land Deshaun Watson and his baggage from Houston. AFC North 2022 Position Rankings: Tight End, Ravens GM Eric DeCosta gives update on WR Rashod Bateman, RB J.K. Dobbins, The Ravens GM covered the injury and surgery of Rashod Bateman, and the exciting 2023 season for J.K. Dobbins, NFLPA poll votes Ravens strength staff as the NFLs worst. 3 job in Cleveland remains up in the air as Miller Forristall, Nakia Griffin-Stewart, Zaire Mitchell-Paden, and Marco Santos-Silva will battle it out for the third and final spot on the roster at the position. Skinny: Gresham had a strong rookie showing for Cincinnati. That list included Moreau, who really improved as a receiver last year. The NFC West holds some of the most intriguing teams in football. Here is what the site had to say about the former LSU product: Moreau endured a miserable season as a run blocker, with his 40.8 run-blocking grade placing dead last out of 23 tight ends who had at least 300 run-blocking snaps in 2022. He proved himself as a red zone threat with seven touchdowns. According to ESPN Stats & Information, Miller had the most receptions (42) last season at the position without a drop. But expect Gresham to move up this list as early as next season. 13. 2022 AFC Pro Bowl roster by position Offense *Denotes starter Quarterback (3) Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers* Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens Running. The team re-signed running back DErnest Johnson to a larger-than-NFL-average running back contract, which could be notable considering Kareem Hunt is on the last year of his deal. Goff's tight-window toss to Hockenson wows McAfee on Pro Bowl Games broadcast. The Bengals did not re-sign veteran C.J. He lined up inline on just 7% of his plays, the lowest rate of any tight end in the NFL. As a rookie, Pat Freiermuth started nine games for the Steelers. Nose tackle D.J. Revealing AFC, NFC contestants for Precision Passing challenge at Pro Bowl Games 2023. Hes been a real key to the Ravens success on the ground while in 12 personnel. You'll now receive the top Packers Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Demetrius Harris is a solid No. Green Bay Packers safety Jaire Alexander leaps for an interception against Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and returns it to the end zone in the Pro Bowl Games. He should see a lot of single coverage from safeties and linebackers in Cincinnati, which should help him find his 2020 level once again. Daxton Hill gives the back end another athletic option, capable of playing all five positions in the secondary as well as being a near-perfect fit for zone usage. The Ravens move Andrews at the line of scrimmage to maximize his matchups, which he often dominates. That being the case, look for teams to once again turn to the air at an increased rate against the heavy zone principles of this team. The team brought back Gus Edwards and maintains cheap control over third-year running back J.K. Dobbins to head a backfield that should see 350+ combined rush attempts. At this stage of the offseason, it does feel unlikely that the Raiders will be able to retain him for the 2023 season. The youth at wide receiver persists heading into 2021, with Marquise Hollywood Brown off to Arizona, leaving second-year wide receiver Rashod Bateman as the de facto lead wideout, and a smattering of youth in Devin Duvernay, James Proche II, and Tylan Wallace left to fight over the WR2 and slot snaps.

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