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Jason Allwine

Director of Social Media | Trade Gods and Wake & Take Host
@JFootballwine

Hello all! My name’s Jason Allwine and you’ve probably seen me on Trade Gods with Matty Kiwoom on Thursday nights & Wake and Take every Monday-Friday morning on the PlayerProfiler Youtube! I serve as the Director of Social Media at PlayerProfiler! I’ve been watching football since I was six years old and haven’t looked back. I started playing fantasy football in 2006, and have played every year since 2012. Each year, I’ve expanded my fantasy football horizons by joining a plethora of formats and leagues. This experience has made me a better analyst and fantasy gamer! I joined PlayerProfiler in February 2022- just under one year after graduating from Georgia State University with a degree in Journalism and Political Science.

It’s been an amazing journey from starting out writing articles to now running the Instagram and hosting shows. When I’m not performing my duties as social media scheduler or Instagram Director- I try to enjoy the outdoors with my girlfriend by going on hikes in our State and National Parks. Lastly, I am a huge music fan and also a total nerd when it comes to video games and TV. You can find me in the PlayerProfiler Discord and on my Twitter @JFootballwine!

Articles

Breakout Finder 2023 | Top 5 Values

by Jason Allwine
We have officially added the 2023 Rookie Class to our best-in-the-business Breakout Finder App! We here at Player Profiler will be bringing you articles all about the Breakout Ratings from this year's class. What have we learned from the Breakout Finder? What players currently present the best value for early drafters and for dynasty gamers?
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Championship Showdown: Chiefs vs Bengals

by Jason Allwine
We've finally made it to Conference Championship Week! We're down to four teams- the Eagles, 49ers, Chiefs, & Bengals. Any one of these teams can make a strong case for winning the Super Bowl, but unfortunately, only two teams are going forward after Sunday. Will Joe Burrow officially turn Arrowhead into Burrowhead? Or will Patrick Mahomes lead the Chiefs to another Super Bowl appearance?
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Divisional Round Showdown: Chiefs vs Jaguars

by Jason Allwine
The Playoffs are finally here! We here at PlayerProfiler are going to preview EVERY game this post-season. This is the preview for the Divisional Round Showdown: Chiefs vs Jaguars! These teams met in Week 10, where the Chiefs won 27-17. This time around, there should be a bit more points and hopefully some more fireworks. Will the Chiefs roll the Jaguars at Arrowhead? Or will the Jaguars' playoff magic continue?
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Wild Card Showdown: Chargers vs Jaguars

by Jason Allwine
The Playoffs are finally here! We here at PlayerProfiler are going to preview EVERY game this post-season. This is the preview for the showdown between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Chargers. They met earlier this season and the Jaguars completely trounced the Chargers 38-10. Who will emerge victorious in the Wild Card round of the playoffs?
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The Infirmary Report: Post Week 15

by Jason Allwine
The Infirmary Report is a weekly article that examines injuries across the NFL. Which injuries will have the greatest impact on the fantasy football playoffs? What players can be added to help alleviate their loss?
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The Infirmary Report: Post Week 14

by Jason Allwine
This is the Infirmary Report: Post Week 14! The worst part of our beloved game is the frequency of injuries. It's an unfortunate byproduct of such a fast-paced, contact-heavy sport. It's something that is important to remember as we approach the first full week of the preseason. Luckily for the NFL players, they have access to some of the best doctors in the world and can usually return to form at least by the next season. Unfortunately for us fantasy players, it's not always easy to know when a player will get hurt. To another degree, sometimes your roster isn't big enough to plan ahead for an injury. This series, the Infirmary Report, will give you advice on the injuries that have happened every week during the season. Without further ado, here is the Infirmary Report: Post Week 14 of regular season action.
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The Infirmary Report: Post Week 13

by Jason Allwine
This is the Infirmary Report: Post Week 13! The worst part of our beloved game is the frequency of injuries. It's an unfortunate byproduct of such a fast-paced, contact-heavy sport. It's something that is important to remember as we approach the first full week of the preseason. Luckily for the NFL players, they have access to some of the best doctors in the world and can usually return to form at least by the next season. Unfortunately for us fantasy players, it's not always easy to know when a player will get hurt. To another degree, sometimes your roster isn't big enough to plan ahead for an injury. This series, the Infirmary Report, will give you advice on the injuries that have happened every week during the season. Without further ado, here is the Infirmary Report: Post Week 13 of regular season action.
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AFC South Report Post Week 12: The Truly Terrible Texans

by Jason Allwine
Welcome back to the AFC South Report! 12 weeks of regular season action have come and gone, and I'm here to tell you all about how the AFC has shaped up so far. Also, I will take a look at how my predictions for the season are stacking up so far as well as provide a few more predictions. A lot has happened since the last check-in on Week 8. The Colts brought Jeff Saturday in as their coach and he reinstated Matt Ryan as the starting QB. The Texans have somehow started to look worse. Malik Willis had his shot, but lost it for the rest of this season. And the Jaguars continue to steadily improve, especially Trevor Lawrence. Without further ado, let's take a little bit deeper of a look into these teams now that there's only a few weeks left.
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World Cup Knockout Stage Preview

by Jason Allwine
The Group Stage of the 2022 World Cup is behind us! 16 lucky teams now have the chance to represent their country in a sudden death knockout tournament. We have officially made it to the 2022 World Cup Knockout Stage! These 16 teams are the top 2 teams from each group. The United States finished 2nd in Group B after drawing Wales and England and then beating Iran. They now face Netherlands in the first round of the knockout tournament. Let's take a closer look at this stage of the World Cup as well as reflect on how we got here. And for some fun, I will give some predictions on how I think these games will go.
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The Infirmary Report: Post Week 12

by Jason Allwine
This is the Infirmary Report: Post Week 12! The worst part of our beloved game is the frequency of injuries. It's an unfortunate byproduct of such a fast-paced, contact-heavy sport. It's something that is important to remember as we approach the first full week of the preseason. Luckily for the NFL players, they have access to some of the best doctors in the world and can usually return to form at least by the next season. Unfortunately for us fantasy players, it's not always easy to know when a player will get hurt. To another degree, sometimes your roster isn't big enough to plan ahead for an injury. This series, the Infirmary Report, will give you advice on the injuries that have happened every week during the season. Without further ado, here is the Infirmary Report: Post Week 12 of regular season action.
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The Infirmary Report: Post Week 11

by Jason Allwine
The worst part of our beloved game is the frequency of injuries. It's an unfortunate byproduct of such a fast-paced, contact-heavy sport. It's something that is important to remember as we approach the first full week of the preseason. Luckily for the NFL players, they have access to some of the best doctors in the world and can usually return to form at least by the next season. Unfortunately for us fantasy players, it's not always easy to know when a player will get hurt. To another degree, sometimes your roster isn't big enough to plan ahead for an injury. This series, the Infirmary Report, will give you advice on the injuries that have happened every week during the season. Without further ado, here is the Infirmary Report: Post Week 11 of regular season action.
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USA World Cup Preview

by Jason Allwine
The World Cup will be run from November 20-December 18 in Qatar. The first portion of the tournament is the Group Stage, where 32 countries are split into 8 groups and play within their group. The top 2 teams are taken from each group after the whole group plays each other. Those teams will make up a 16 team knockout tournament, single elimination. Oh yeah baby, there is nothing quite like single elimination tournaments. Especially a high-caliber one like the World Cup. The United States are in Group B, along with England, Wales, and Iran. England is the favorite to win the group, but the U.S. is still expected to get 2nd and then advance into the knockout stage. The knockout stage will run from December 3-December 18.
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The Infirmary Report: Post Week 10

by Jason Allwine
The worst part of our beloved game is the frequency of injuries. It's an unfortunate byproduct of such a fast-paced, contact-heavy sport. It's something that is important to remember as we approach the first full week of the preseason. Luckily for the NFL players, they have access to some of the best doctors in the world and can usually return to form at least by the next season. Unfortunately for us fantasy players, it's not always easy to know when a player will get hurt. To another degree, sometimes your roster isn't big enough to plan ahead for an injury. This series, the Infirmary Report, will give you advice on the injuries that have happened every week during the season. Without further ado, here is the Infirmary Report: Post Week 10 of regular season action.
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The Infirmary Report: Post Week 9

by Jason Allwine
The worst part of our beloved game is the frequency of injuries. It's an unfortunate byproduct of such a fast-paced, contact-heavy sport. It's something that is important to remember as we approach the first full week of the preseason. Luckily for the NFL players, they have access to some of the best doctors in the world and can usually return to form at least by the next season. Unfortunately for us fantasy players, it's not always easy to know when a player will get hurt. To another degree, sometimes your roster isn't big enough to plan ahead for an injury. This series, the Infirmary Report, will give you advice on the injuries that have happened every week during the season. Without further ado, here is the Infirmary Report: Post Week 9 of regular season action.
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Post Week 8 AFC South Report: Matty Ice Melts

by Jason Allwine
We are about halfway through the 2022 NFL season. Now it's time to check in on how the teams in the AFC South are doing. This article will provide you with all you need to know about how the first four weeks went for the AFC South. Also, I will take a look at how my predictions for the season are stacking up so far as well as provide a few more predictions. Since Week 4 the division has shaped itself up much better, and it's clear what kind of teams these AFC South teams are. The Jags surprise was fun while it lasted, Matty Ice has melted, Derrick Henry is Derrick Henry, and Davis Mills is unfortunately not taking that step forward. Without further ado, let's take a look at these teams- this is the Post Week 8 AFC South Report!
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The Infirmary Report: Post Week 8

by Jason Allwine
The worst part of our beloved game is the frequency of injuries. It's an unfortunate byproduct of such a fast-paced, contact-heavy sport. It's something that is important to remember as we approach the first full week of the preseason. Luckily for the NFL players, they have access to some of the best doctors in the world and can usually return to form at least by the next season. Unfortunately for us fantasy players, it's not always easy to know when a player will get hurt. To another degree, sometimes your roster isn't big enough to plan ahead for an injury. This series, the Infirmary Report, will give you advice on the injuries that have happened every week during the season. Without further ado, here is the Infirmary Report: Post Week 8 of regular season action.
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The Infirmary Report: Post Week 7

by Jason Allwine
The worst part of our beloved game is the frequency of injuries. It's an unfortunate byproduct of such a fast-paced, contact-heavy sport. It's something that is important to remember as we approach the first full week of the preseason. Luckily for the NFL players, they have access to some of the best doctors in the world and can usually return to form at least by the next season. Unfortunately for us fantasy players, it's not always easy to know when a player will get hurt. To another degree, sometimes your roster isn't big enough to plan ahead for an injury. This series, the Infirmary Report, will give you advice on the injuries that have happened every week during the season. Without further ado, here is the Infirmary Report: Post Week 7 of regular season action.
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The Infirmary Report: Post Week 6

by Jason Allwine
The worst part of our beloved game is the frequency of injuries. It's an unfortunate byproduct of such a fast-paced, contact-heavy sport. It's something that is important to remember as we approach the first full week of the preseason. Luckily for the NFL players, they have access to some of the best doctors in the world and can usually return to form at least by the next season. Unfortunately for us fantasy players, it's not always easy to know when a player will get hurt. To another degree, sometimes your roster isn't big enough to plan ahead for an injury. This series, the Infirmary Report, will give you advice on the injuries that have happened every week during the season. Without further ado, here is the Infirmary Report: Post Week 6 of regular season action.
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The Infirmary Report: Post Week 5

by Jason Allwine
The worst part of our beloved game is the frequency of injuries. It's an unfortunate byproduct of such a fast-paced, contact-heavy sport. It's something that is important to remember as we approach the first full week of the preseason. Luckily for the NFL players, they have access to some of the best doctors in the world and can usually return to form at least by the next season. Unfortunately for us fantasy players, it's not always easy to know when a player will get hurt. To another degree, sometimes your roster isn't big enough to plan ahead for an injury. This series, the Infirmary Report, will give you advice on the injuries that have happened every week during the season. Without further ado, here is the Infirmary Report: Post Week 5 of regular season action.
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AFC South Report: Post Week 4- The Jags Surprise

by Jason Allwine
We have officially gone through a quarter of the 2022 NFL season. Now it's time to check in on how the teams in the AFC South are doing. This article will provide you with all you need to know about how the first four weeks went for the AFC South. Also, I will take a look at how my predictions for the season are stacking up so far as well as provide a few more predictions. There have been quite a few surprises so far with the Jaguars impressing, Derrick Henry already back to form, and the Colts offense being bottom of the league in points. Without further ado, let's take a look at these teams!
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The Infirmary Report: Post Week 4

by Jason Allwine
The worst part of our beloved game is the frequency of injuries. It's an unfortunate byproduct of such a fast-paced, contact-heavy sport. It's something that is important to remember as we approach the first full week of the preseason. Luckily for the NFL players, they have access to some of the best doctors in the world and can usually return to form at least by the next season. Unfortunately for us fantasy players, it's not always easy to know when a player will get hurt. To another degree, sometimes your roster isn't big enough to plan ahead for an injury. This series, the Infirmary Report, will give you advice on the injuries that have happened every week during the season. Without further ado, here are the injuries from Week 4 of regular season action.
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The Infirmary Report: Post Week 3

by Jason Allwine
The worst part of our beloved game is the frequency of injuries. It's an unfortunate byproduct of such a fast-paced, contact-heavy sport. It's something that is important to remember as we approach the first full week of the preseason. Luckily for the NFL players, they have access to some of the best doctors in the world and can usually return to form at least by the next season. Unfortunately for us fantasy players, it's not always easy to know when a player will get hurt. To another degree, sometimes your roster isn't big enough to plan ahead for an injury. This series, the Infirmary Report, will give you advice on the injuries that have happened every week during the season. Without further ado, here are the injuries from Week 3 of regular season action.
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The Infirmary Report: Post Week 2

by Jason Allwine
The worst part of our beloved game is the frequency of injuries. It's an unfortunate byproduct of such a fast-paced, contact-heavy sport. It's something that is important to remember as we approach the first full week of the preseason. Luckily for the NFL players, they have access to some of the best doctors in the world and can usually return to form at least by the next season. Unfortunately for us fantasy players, it's not always easy to know when a player will get hurt. To another degree, sometimes your roster isn't big enough to plan ahead for an injury. This series, the Infirmary Report, will give you advice on the injuries that have happened every week during the season. Without further ado, here are the injuries from the second week of regular season action.
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The Infirmary Report: Post Week 1 Injuries

by Jason Allwine
The worst part of our beloved game is the frequency of injuries. It's an unfortunate byproduct of such a fast-paced, contact-heavy sport. It's something that is important to remember as we approach the first full week of the preseason. Luckily for the NFL players, they have access to some of the best doctors in the world and can usually return to form at least by the next season. Unfortunately for us fantasy players, it's not always easy to know when a player will get hurt. To another degree, sometimes your roster isn't big enough to plan ahead for an injury. This series, the Infirmary Report, will give you advice on the injuries that have happened every week during the season. Without further ado, here are the injuries from the first week of regular season action.
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AFC South Predictions for the 2022 Season

by Jason Allwine
I've poured over the AFC South this offseason and will now bring you my thoughts on the team's records, best fantasy players, a potential breakout, and an overall view on how the season will go. This is a tough division that unfortunately has to play the AFC West this season, which is good for fantasy but not winning. So without further ado, let's take a look at some predictions for the 2022 season!
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The Infirmary Report: Week 1 Injury Round-Up

by Jason Allwine
The worst part of our beloved game is the frequency of injuries. It's an unfortunate byproduct of such a fast-paced, contact-heavy sport. It's something that is important to remember as we approach the first full week of the preseason. Luckily for the NFL players, they have access to some of the best doctors in the world and can usually return to form at least by the next season. Unfortunately for us fantasy players, it's not always easy to know when a player will get hurt. To another degree, sometimes your roster isn't big enough to plan ahead for an injury. This series, the Infirmary Report, will give you advice on the injuries that have happened every week during the season. Without further ado, here are the injuries from last week with a bonus check-in on players that are still battling injuries heading into the season.
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AFC South Training Camp Review

by Jason Allwine
Training camp is in full swing so it's time to check in on how the AFC South is looking. How is Derrick Henry looking? Is Matt Ryan gelling with the new organization? What is the Texans offense looking like? Is Trevor Lawrence on the right path? All of these questions will be answered and more.
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The Infirmary Report: Preseason Week 3

by Jason Allwine
The worst part of our beloved game is the frequency of injuries. It's an unfortunate byproduct of such a fast-paced, contact-heavy sport. It's something that is important to remember as we approach the first full week of the preseason. Luckily for the NFL players, they have access to some of the best doctors in the world and can usually return to form at least by the next season. Unfortunately for us fantasy players, it's not always easy to know when a player will get hurt. To another degree, sometimes your roster isn't big enough to plan ahead for an injury. This series, the Infirmary Report, will give you advice on the injuries that have happened every week during the season. Without further ado, here are the injuries from last week.
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The Infirmary Report: Preseason Week 2

by Jason Allwine
The worst part of our beloved game is the frequency of injuries. It's an unfortunate byproduct of such a fast-paced, contact-heavy sport. It's something that is important to remember as we approach the first full week of the preseason. Luckily for the NFL players, they have access to some of the best doctors in the world and can usually return to form at least by the next season.
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Infirmary Report: Preseason Week 1

by Jason Allwine
Unfortunately for us fantasy players, it's not always easy to know when a player will get hurt. To another degree, sometimes your roster just isn't big enough to plan ahead for an injury. This series, the Infirmary Report, will give you advice on the injuries that have happened every week during the season.
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AFC South Post-Offseason Review

by Jason Allwine
Welcome to the first edition of a monthly series where we take a deep dive into the AFC South. This time, we will take a look at each team's moves this offseason as we near the pre-season. I will be going over every move made and provide some outlook for the 2022 season.
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Projecting Quarterbacks to Improve in 2022

by Jason Allwine
In 2021, we saw promising quarterback play by some younger players. This offseason, we've seen some offenses add some talent that should help their quarterbacks. Without a doubt, there will be improvements in 2022 for some quarterbacks. Projecting quarterbacks to improve in 2022 by looking at the data will help fantasy gamers optimize their fantasy teams.
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The Top Five Values at Tight End for 2022

by Jason Allwine
In 2021, people threw darts at tight ends like Dalton Schultz, Dawson Knox, and Zach Ertz and found success. There will be more tight ends that will be draft day or waiver wire steals in 2022. Without further ado, here's a top five list of values at the tight end position for 2022.
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Scott Fish Bowl 2022 Mock Draft Recap

by Jason Allwine
The Scott Fish Bowl is a pro-am tournament that has been running since 2010 and brings together analysts, celebrities, and former athletes alike. The rules are simple- it's a superflex, 0.5 PPR league with decimal kicker scoring and a tight end premium (+0.5 PPR and +0.5 for a 1st down). Passing touchdowns are worth six points, interceptions are worth -4 points, and players get 0.5 for a first down.
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The Top 5 Values at Wide Receiver for 2022

by Jason Allwine
In 2021, people threw darts at wide receivers like Ja'Marr Chase, Mike Williams, and Deebo Samuel and found success. There will be more wide receivers that will be draft day or waiver wire steals in 2022. Without further ado, here's a list of five values at wide receiver for the 2022 fantasy football season.
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The Top Five Values at Running Back for 2022

by Jason Allwine
For running backs, you want to find guys that either get volume, are on a good team, or are just plain talented. In 2021, people threw darts at running backs such as Rhamondre Stevenson, Elijah Mitchell, and Cordarrelle Patterson and found success. There will be more running backs that will be draft day or waiver wire steals in 2022.
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Top Five Values at Quarterback for 2022

by Jason Allwine
For quarterbacks, anything from coaching to the talent of their receivers will be important to look at. In 2021, players like Matthew Stafford, Joe Burrow, and Jalen Hurts provided excellent value. There will be more quarterbacks that will be draft day or waiver wire steals in 2022.
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FIVE Tight Ends to Avoid in 2022

by Jason Allwine
If you're reading this, I'm sure you've had a disappointing season from one of your fantasy players that you either drafted early or paid handsomely for in a trade. For me, after not being able to get my hands on Christian McCaffrey for three years I finally received the 1.01 in one of my redraft leagues in 2020. Of course, once I finally got him, he battled injuries all year and only played in three games. An example from last year would be Robert Tonyan who was drafted as TE8 on average. He only played in eight games, and only two of those were double-digit performances. In no particular order, here are five tight ends to avoid as they have some valid red flags that may lead to disappointment in 2022.
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FIVE Quarterbacks to Avoid in 2022

by Jason Allwine
If you're reading this I'm sure you've had a disappointing season from one of your fantasy players that you either drafted early or paid handsomely for in a trade. For me, after not being able to get my hands on Christian McCaffrey for three years I finally received the 1.01 in one of my redraft leagues in 2020. Of course, once I finally got him he battled injuries all year and only played in 3 games. Another example would be Trey Lance in 2021 who was drafted over Jimmy Garoppolo in most leagues and expected to at least start at some point.
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FIVE Wide Receivers to Avoid in 2022

by Jason Allwine
If you're reading this I'm sure you've had a disappointing season from one of your fantasy players that you either drafted early or paid handsomely for in a trade. For me, after not being able to get my hands on Christian McCaffrey for three years, I finally received the 1.01 in one of my redraft leagues in 2020. Of course, once I finally got him he battled injuries all year and only played in three games. Another disappointing player would be Calvin Ridley. He was averaging 14.2 fantasy points per game in five games before sitting out the rest of the year with mental health issues.
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FIVE Running Backs to Avoid in 2022

by Jason Allwine
If you're reading this I'm sure you've had a disappointing season from one of your fantasy players that you either drafted early or paid handsomely for in a trade. For me, after not being able to get my hands on Christian McCaffrey for 3 years I finally received the 1.01 in one of my redraft leagues in 2020. Of course, once I finally got him he battled injuries all year and only played in 3 games. Another example would be Mike Davis last season who was picked up by many with the expectation he would be the Falcons starting running back. Unfortunately for Davis and his fantasy owners, Cordarrelle Patterson was finally allowed to truly showcase his talents and took hold of the most productive carries. In no particular order, here are 5 running backs to avoid as they have some valid red flags that may lead to disappointment in 2022.
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Top 5 Running Back Bounceback Candidates for 2022

by Jason Allwine
Dalvin Cook has never played a full season, and he doesn't necessarily need one to produce great numbers. 2021 wasn't necessarily a bad year, averaging 15.9 (No. 9 among qualified running bacs) Fantasy Points Per Game in 13 games played. He finished with 1,159 (No. 5) rushing yards, but only scored six (No. 27) TDs. In 2020 he scored 17 times, and in 2019 he scored 13 times. Look for positive regression in the TD department next season, as well as more receptions. 2022 could be both a breakout and bounceback season for Cam Akers. While he hasn't technically produced a great fantasy season yet, he has shown flashes of what he's capable of. With Sony Michel gone, and a full offseason, he will look to return to form and finish as a top RB. He is the dynasty RB6 for a reason. He should be the main running back on the defending Super Bowl Champ Rams, which provides tons of upside.
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Top 5 Tight End Bounceback Candidates for 2022

by Jason Allwine
In 2020, we saw Zach Ertz go from TE4 to TE31 due to injury and the emergence of Dallas Goedert. In 2021, Ertz would be traded to the Arizona Cardinals where he would become a favorite target and finish the year as TE5. Like any other year, 2022 should have some players bounce back from a poor season in 2021. Let's take a look at five potential tight end bounceback candidates for 2022.
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Top 5 Quarterback Bounceback Candidates for 2022

by Jason Allwine
The Lions added Jameson Williams in the draft and D.J. Chark in free agency. Two excellent options to pair with Amon-Ra St. Brown, T.J. Hockenson, and D'Andre Swift. Look for Jared Goff to utilize his weapons in year 2 with the Dan Campbell Lions. And for some added entertainment this offseason, watch Hard Knocks which will follow the Lions this year. Russell Wilson has only missed three games in his career, all in 2021 due to the tendon rupture. Providing that heals, he should have no setbacks in 2022. He is even more valuable in fantasy due to his ability to scramble for extra yards. He has averaged over 20.0 Fantasy Points Per Game in five different seasons, look for him to do it again next season. It's possible the Matthew Stafford/Tom Brady trend continues with Wilson just as much as it does Matt Ryan.
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Top 5 Wide Receiver Bounceback Candidates for 2022

by Jason Allwine
The Giants have brought in former Bills Offensive Coordinator Brian Daboll to replace Joe Judge. Expectations are that the offense will improve under the new head coach, and that Daniel Jones will finally tap into his potential. If that happens, Kenny Golladay should definitely improve and at least average double-digit Fantasy Points Per Game like he has three times before in his career. This is a guy who scored 11 TDs in 2019, and it would be a surprise if he doesn't at least get one in 2022. Allen Robinson has had Blake Bortles, Chad Henne, Mitchell Trubisky, and Justin Fields as his quarterbacks and still, he's had two top 10 seasons under his belt. Robinson has had four years with over 150 targets, an amount possible, but unlikely to get next year. Matthew Stafford threw the ball 601 times, and I don't see why he'd throw the ball less next season. In fact, Stafford's production could very well go up in Year 2 with the Rams as he is now fully adjusted to the system. Assuming he stays healthy and Beckham doesn't return to LA, 2022 should be a great bounceback season for Robinson.
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NFC West Divisional Dive

by Jason Allwine
Cam Akers is RB6 on dynasty rankings right now, which is fair considering he is the workhorse on one of the best offenses in the league. Darrell Henderson averaged 13.6 (No. 19 among qualified running backs) Fantasy Points Per Game last season in Akers absence, showing a high floor for Akers in 2022. Sony Michel is probably gone for good as well. Assuming Akers can stay healthy, he should have a solid bounce back season in 2022. Kenneth Walker has landed on a solid team for RBs, and will have the chance to showcase his athletic profile often since their QB will either be Geno Smith or Drew Lock. The running game should be leaned on heavy, but also has the potential to be abandoned early if the Seahawks fall behind. But a RB who ran for 1,636 yards against Big Ten defenses in only 12 games should be efficient in that offense.
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NFC South Divisional Dive

by Jason Allwine
Russell Gage has averaged 11.0 Fantasy Points Per Game in back to back seasons with the Falcons and now will join Tom Brady in Tampa Bay. He will be the WR3 on the offense, but that's still great fantasy potential. Antonio Brown averaged about 9.0 targets per game in 2021. Gage probably won't demand that many, but even five targets per game from Brady is enough to get excited about. In the first round of the draft, the Saints traded up for their next franchise WR: Ohio State WR Chris Olave. His Best Comp is Stefon Diggs, but he's also faster. He's a great route runner who will benefit from Jameis Winston's gun-slinging mentality. With Michael Thomas coming back, Olave shouldn't receive CB1 coverage, at least to start. He averaged at least 14 yards per reception every year at Ohio State, proving his efficiency. The Saints bet big on him in the draft, and it should work out.
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NFC East Divisional Dive

by Jason Allwine
The Cowboys' RB timeshare will continue as both Tony Pollard and Ezekiel Elliott are under contract through 2022. What should change though, is an increased Snap Share for Pollard. In 2021, Pollard had a 33.7-percent (No. 60 among qualified running backs) Snap Share, but still finished with over 1,000 all purpose yards. It's clear that Pollard deserves an increased role in the offense. His receiving prowess makes him an even more valuable fantasy asset as well. I will give a hot take here and say that Devonta Smith probably benefits the most from this A.J. Brown trade. Brown's arrival only makes Smith's job easier since he will now take on the CB2 most of the time. He already has the chemistry with Hurts. And while Brown is a stud, Smith will likely remain Hurts' main read.
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NFC North Divisional Dive

by Jason Allwine
Justin Fields averaged 11.4 (No. 31 among qualified quarterbacks) Fantasy Points Per Game, an abysmal season for the No. 11 overall pick. Because of that, basically any improvement at all would be a breakout year for him. Fields' rushing prowess alone makes him an exciting fantasy prospect. If he takes a step forward he could provide solid value, and also increase the value of the players around him. Jared Goff now has an arsenal of Amon-Ra St. Brown, D.J. Chark, Jameson Williams, T.J. Hockenson, and D'Andre Swift. Goff has had two years where he averaged in the top 10 of Fantasy Points Per Game. He averaged 19.9 (No. 9) FPPG in 2018, and 17.5 (No. 8) in 2017. He's not with Sean McVay anymore, but his receiving corps is certainly better. His dynasty ranking is QB30, which provides excellent value for a potential QB1 season with a fairly safe floor as well.
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AFC West Divisional Dive

by Jason Allwine
In 2021, Derek Carr threw for 4,804 yards, No. 5 in the league. Now the Raiders traded for Davante Adams, and Darren Waller will be back in action. They also brought in Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, to be the new head coach. McDaniels should hopefully make the offense more efficient. Even without that, the receiving corps of Davante Adams, Hunter Renfrow, and Darren Waller is nothing to scoff at. Carr has all the weapons he could need, and an offensive mind calling the plays. Anything less than a QB1 performance would be surprising in 2022. Freak athlete and third-year player Albert Okwuegbunam will finally get Denver's coveted TE1 spot. In the trade for Russell Wilson, Denver shipped off Noah Fant. The 6-6, 258-pound Albert O, with his 98th-percentile speed and 100th-percentile Speed Score, is finally being the given the starting spot and an upgrade at quarterback. The Broncos have a solid WR corps, so the middle of the field should be wide open for Albert O to take advantage of next season.
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AFC North Divisional Dive

by Jason Allwine
Ja'Marr Chase finished behind Tee Higgins in both Target Share and Red Zone Target Share, probably because he was a rookie. Now, he is going into his second year after clearly establishing himself as an elite talent. Again, he finished the year with the 17th-most targets among WRs. There is no reason for him not to be top 5 in that category. Chase averaged 2.38 (No. 4) Fantasy Points Per Target in 2021. If he gets the targets he deserves, he could go for some NFL records for sure. Regardless of his hand-size, Kenny Pickett finds himself in a great landing spot. Even Mason Rudolph was at least average on this team, and now they've added George Pickens and Calvin Austin, two pretty solid rookie WRs. Mike Tomlin won't force him into a tough spot, which gives him a solid floor but maybe not a very high ceiling.
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AFC South Divisional Dive

by Jason Allwine
Fantasy success often starts with a team's quarterback. The Texans have now shown their commitment to last year's third round pick by trading away Deshaun Watson, letting Tyrod Taylor walk, and not drafting a QB. Last season with barely any weapons, Davis Mills finished with a 63.6-percent (No. 9 among qualified quarterbacks) Completion Percentage Vs Man and a 74.5-percent (No. 6) Completion Percentage Vs Zone. Now the Texans have brought in a better RB in Marlon Mack and drafted an explosive Alabama WR in John Metchie. Expecting Trevor Lawrence to succeed last season was a tall order as nothing seemed to go right for the Jaguars. There hasn't been a more slam dunk QB prospect like Lawrence since probably Andrew Luck, and it would be extremely surprising if he doesn't pan out. Doug Pederson guided Carson Wentz to a near MVP season, and was instrumental in the Eagles Super Bowl win with Nick Foles as well. Now he has one of the highest touted QBs in NFL history.
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AFC East Divisional Dive

by Jason Allwine
With Emmanuel Sanders and Cole Beasley leaving the team, Gabriel Davis will be the only other WR besides Stefon Diggs that was a starter on the offense in 2021. He has a connection with Josh Allen, and it makes sense for the Bills to use him more often than they did last year. He only had a 10.9-percent (No. 87 among qualified wide receivers) Target Share, so that will definitely go up even with the new targets coming to town. The New York Jets drafted so well that any single weapon will probably have a hard time breaking out next season unless there is an injury. But that is excellent news for Zach Wilson. He will be able to throw to Garrett Wilson, Elijah Moore, Corey Davis, and Denzel Mims. Wilson will also have some pressure taken off of him by a solid run game provided by Breece Hall and Michael Carter. If his potential is truly tapped into, then he will be a very valuable fantasy QB.
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Top 5 Biggest TE Surprises in 2021 - Can They Repeat?

by Jason Allwine
Hunter Henry should still finish as a top 10 TE, but did only average 9.7 (No. 15 among qualified tight ends) Fantasy Points Per Game last season. This shows that he will probably be boom or bust, and also TD dependent. But it is Mac Jones second year, and they had a solid connection. So it really depends more on what the Patriots offense looks like next season. Dalton Schultz is now the clear No. 2 target in Dallas behind CeeDee Lamb. Even Ezekiel Elliott is regressing, which should lead to more pass attempts. Schultz already had 104 targets in a year with at least five other receiving threats, so it stands to reason that he should get at least 100 targets again. The Cowboys had the second-most passing yards in the league last season, which is a good sign. As long as the passing attack stays dangerous, Schultz should have another fantastic season.
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Top 5 Biggest RB Surprises in 2021 - Can They Repeat?

by Jason Allwine
There has been a different leading rusher every single year in San Francisco since Kyle Shanahan has been head coach. Even more concerning, only one of those RBs (Carlos Hyde) played the entire season. However, Elijah Mitchell had the highest amount of yards out of any of those guys in just 11 games. Trey Sermon still hasn't proven himself, and Raheem Mostert joined the Dolphins. If the 49ers don't bring in another RB, and Mitchell stays healthy, he should have a pretty impressive 2022 season. The Falcons understand that Cordarrelle Patterson is older and has injury concerns. That's probably why he had such a low Snap Share. Despite that, he put up over 1,000 yards and 11 TDs. He and Kyle Pitts are the entire Falcons offense at this point in time. Even with Matt Ryan gone, Patterson can still be utilized the same way with Marcus Mariota. The Snap Share should go up, so hopefully he can stay healthy and produce the same way.
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Top 5 Biggest QB Surprises in 2021 - Can They Repeat?

by Jason Allwine
Second-year sensation Justin Herbert continued to improve upon his 2020 Rookie of the Year season in 2021 by throwing for 5,014 yards and 38 touchdowns. The offense has tons of weapons for Herbert to find, plus he can run the ball too, sporting the third-most red zone carries among QBs last season. The weapons are there, and 2022 will be Year 2 under Brandon Staley. All positive signs for growth for the players and the team as a whole. Instead of bolstering the offensive line that led to Joe Burrow's injury, the Bengals front office decided to reunite him with LSU teammate Ja'Marr Chase with the No. 5 pick. It was a choice that changed the trajectory of the organization for years to come as Chase and Burrow's connection helped lead the team to the Super Bowl. Chase will be in his second year, and earned a much larger Target Share than he got last season. Burrow had the 15th-most pass attempts (520) last season, that number should go up, meaning more fantasy points. The Bengals should remain contenders as long as he is behind the helm.
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Top 5 Biggest WR Surprises in 2021 - Can They Repeat?

by Jason Allwine
The 17th WR taken in the 2021 NFL Draft finished as the third best 2021 rookie WR, behind Ja'Marr Chase and Jaylen Waddle. Amon-Ra St. Brown finished the season with an impressive six-week run, averaging 25.18 Fantasy Points per Game. Though the ceiling we saw at the end of last season is not the same ceiling he would have next season if everyone is healthy. To add to that, the Lions signed D.J. Chark and it is unclear how the targets will be distributed. As long as he stays healthy, I can't think of a single reason as to why Cooper Kupp wouldn't have a WR1 season next year. It's hard to imagine he repeats with a Triple Crown, but you have to think that Matthew Stafford will improve in his second year with the Rams. There's even an argument to be had that he will throw more passes next year. All signs point to another highly productive year for Kupp next season.
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Every Team's Greatest Need This Offseason

by Jason Allwine
The 2022 season officially started a month ago, and we're about two weeks away from the draft. Teams are hard at work trying to fix last season's mistakes, and we are hard at work analyzing those teams. There's never going to be a perfect team, so there is always something that needs to be fixed. Some rosters have more issues than others, but everyone has at least one big need this offseason. The Cardinals have a solid roster at the top level, but don't have much depth at pretty much every position. Their season last year tumbled after injuries hit Kyler Murray, J.J. Watt, and DeAndre Hopkins. So far this offseason, the roster has only gotten smaller. Christian Kirk, Chandler Jones, and Chase Edmonds all left. Their weakest position is probably CB, Byron Murphy and Jeff Gladney are serviceable but not true CB1s. With the little cap they have left, perhaps they could give a veteran CB a call hoping they will play on a contender's discount.
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Avoiding the Tight End Wasteland Part 2: Reach For the Sky

by Jason Allwine
Dalton Schultz had a breakout season last year, where he finished as the No. 3 overall tight end. In PPR, he averaged 12.3 (No. 5 among qualified tight ends) Fantasy Points Per Game. That inspires confidence as two of Dallas's receiving weapons left the team this offseason. The logical conclusion is that Gallup and Schultz will be the 2a and 2b receiving option in this offense next season with both getting an uptick in Target Share. Former 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is heading to Miami along with speedster Tyreek Hill. McDaniel spent one year as offensive coordinator, and in that year, created a breakout season for Deebo Samuel without hurting the production of George Kittle. The Dolphins wide receiver corps Hill and Jaylen Waddle is the fastest one-two punch in the league. Mike Gesicki, scoring in the 95th-percentile or higher in all workout metrics, is no slowpoke either.
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Top 10 Free Agents Going Somewhere New in 2022

by Jason Allwine
The offseason is an exciting time for both the organizations and the players, and it is the time where new storylines begin. Teams are looking to fix last season's mistakes, and free agents are looking for a fresh start. There has certainly been some movement that will change the trajectory of some NFL teams for years to come. Let's take a look at some players going to new teams via free agency. One year after being PFF's worst offensive line, the Dolphins have brought in three-time Pro Bowl tackle Terron Armstead. He will bring in veteran leadership and be a valuable asset to the Dolphins offensive line for up to five years. It's put up or shut up time for Tua Tagovailoa, who still hasn't really impressed at the NFL level. All the pieces are there, now it's time for us to watch.
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Avoiding the Tight End Wasteland Part 1: The Usual Suspects

by Jason Allwine
The dreaded Tight End Wasteland is a term that has become all too familiar in fantasy football. It's a place you never want to be, but also a place that can be hard to avoid. We can't all be lucky enough to land a set-and-forget tight end. Even in eight-team leagues, chances are there's at least a couple teams disappointed in their tight end week-to-week. So let's take a look at some prime candidates for a solid season to help us avoid the tight end wasteland next year.  Let's go ahead and start with the studs that you'll have to draft a little earlier, but for good reason. Mark Andrews was as consistent as it gets, and when he hit his ceiling, he won your week. Expect more of the same this season as well. Andrews led the Ravens, and the entire position, with a 26.6-percent Target Share last year. He's the alpha receiver on the Ravens offense. With a healthy Lamar Jackson, there's no telling how much higher Andrews' ceiling can go. Two years younger than George Kittle and four years younger than Travis Kelce, Andrews has firmly set himself up to be a valuable fantasy tight end for years, and is PlayerProfiler's TE1 in all fantasy formats.
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Just How Important is QB Hand Size?

by Jason Allwine
Recent news from the Combine regarding Kenny Pickett's small hand size has rekindled the flame of the hand size argument. Pickett's hands measured at 8.5-inches, which puts him in the 1st-percentile of hand size among NFL QBs. There has been recent success of small-hand quarterbacks. However, the concern comes in because Pickett would have the smallest hands among all 32 starting quarterbacks. To answer the question of how much hand-size matters, it depends on the athlete. A small-hand QB does carry a 10-percent higher chance of fumbling, but what can he do to make up for that? Michael Vick's answer was mobility. Patrick Mahomes' answer was improvisation. Small hands are by no means a disqualifier, but there is a learning curve for sure. It remains to be seen what Kenny Pickett's answer will be to make up for his hand size, but it will be intriguing to watch.
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RotoUnderworld 2022 Rookie Mock Recap #4 - SuperFlex

by Jason Allwine
The RotoUnderworld community will be partaking in a series of 12-team, five-round rookie mock drafts, running through the spring and summer. The mock drafters will be comprised of PlayerProfiler writers/analysts, our friends in the Patreon community, and our good friends over at The Breakout Finder. Today features 2022 Rookie Mock Recap #4, a Superflex format. Bailey Zappe has the highest ceiling in this QB draft class. He threw for nearly 6,000 yards and 62 touchdowns last season. That is just absurd. Especially in SuperFlex, I see no argument as to why he isn't at least worth a late-round flier. Sure he played for Western Kentucky. Sure he didn't really impress at the Senior Bowl. But those two things are not disqualifying. Tim Tebow won a Heisman and, for all intents and purposes, didn't produce at the NFL level. Zappe will be an interesting player to watch this year.
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