Fantasy Football 2023: New players, key losses, & available touches & targets for every NFL team

Key additions: WR Michael Wilson, WR Zach Pascal

Key departures: WR DeAndre Hopkins, WR Chosen Anderson, RB Eno Benjamin, WR A.J. Green

In addition to the players listed above, QB Kyler Murray (knee) and TE Zach Ertz (knee) figure to miss at least the first month of the season, creating opportunities for backups Colt McCoy and Trey McBride.

The Cardinals lost a few wide receivers this offseason, most notably Hopkins, who was released in May and then signed by the Titans. Without Hopkins, the Cardinals will lean on Marquise Brown as their No. 1 wideout. Before Hopkins returned from his six-game suspension last season, Brown averaged 10.7 targets per game and 80.8 yards per game.

Arizona will also look for Greg Dortch to build off his solid 2022 campaign when he was third on the team in receptions (52) and yards (467). The Cardinals also hope Rondale Moore can stay healthy after playing eight games last season. When your top three wide receivers are all under 6 feet, that’s not a recipe for success. We could see rookie wide receiver Michael Wilson play an integral part in the Cardinals’ passing game.

Finally, at the running back spot, the only notable departure was Benjamin (70 carries), whose role will be filled by some combination of Keaontay Ingram, Corey Clement, Marlon Mack, or Ty'Son Williams. Whoever operates as the primary backup could have some flex appeal behind the veteran James Conner.

Key additions: RB Bijan Robinson, WR Mack Hollins, WR Scotty Miller, TE Jonnu Smith

Key departures: QB Marcus Mariota, WR Damiere Byrd, WR Olamide Zaccheaus, TE Anthony Firsker

The Falcons added a few more weapons to their offense in the offseason, as Desmond Ridder is now the team’s starting quarterback. Ridder didn’t put up astronomical numbers in the four games he played last season, but he managed to avoid an interception. Ridder will be leaning on rookie Bijan Robinson, who enters a crowded backfield featuring Tyler Allgeier and Cordarrelle Patterson.

Allgeier had a great rookie season, rushing for 1,035 yards and three touchdowns on 210 carries. The former BYU RB surpassed Patterson, who missed six games due to a knee injury but still had 695 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. With Robinson entering the mix, Allgeier will become the RB2 in Atlanta, and Patterson likely used primarily in the passing game. Patterson only had 21 receptions (31 targets) for 122 yards last season but had a career-high 52 receptions (69 targets) for 548 yards and five touchdowns in 2021.

Patterson could recoup some targets with Olamide Zaccheaus in Philadelphia. He was Atlanta’s second-leading receiver with 40 receptions (61 targets) for 533 yards and three touchdowns. Those targets could also go to vet Mack Hollins, who had a career-high 57 receptions (94 targets) for 690 yards and four touchdowns in Vegas last year. Pitts will look to have a bounce-back year after only playing in 10 games last season. However, veteran Jonnu Smith will pose some competition, as he’s reunited with Arthur Smith from their days with the Titans.

2023 PPR RANKINGS:
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Key additions: WR Odell Beckham Jr., WR Zay Flowers, WR Nelson Agholor, RB Melvin Gordon III

Key departures: WR Kenyan Drake, WR Demarcus Robinson, WR Sammy Watkins, TE Josh Oliver

The Ravens bolstered their wide receiver unit with the additions of Odell Beckham Jr. and Zay Flowers. Beckham Jr. missed the 2022 season while rehabbing for a torn ACL he suffered in Super Bowl 56. The last time we saw Beckham on the field, he had 27 receptions (48 targets) for 305 yards and five touchdowns with the Rams. The Ravens hope Beckham can return to his 2019 form when he produced 1,035 yards and four touchdowns with the Browns.

Along with Beckham Jr., Flowers could see a lot of playing time this season after Baltimore took him in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Last season, the Ravens’ top three pass-catchers were Mark Andrews (73 receptions), Demarcus Robinson (48 receptions), and Devin Duvernay (37 receptions). However, it's also important to note that Rashod Bateman played in just six games last year, so he'll command more targets, too. It's unclear how the looks will be divvied up in Baltimore's new-look offense.

Finally, Gordon III will fill in the role left by Kenyan Drake, who was the Ravens’ third-leading rusher last season (482 yards and four touchdowns on 109 carries). Baltimore still has JK Dobbins (who missed nine games last year) and Gus Edwards as their top two RBs, but Gordon could push Justice Hill for the RB3 spot. Given Dobbins' injury history, don't be surprised if Gordon has value at some point this season.

Key additions: WR Trent Sherfield, RB Damien Harris, TE Dalton Kincaid

Key departures: RB Devin Singletary, WR Jamison Crowder, WR Isaiah McKenzie

The Bills signed former Patriots running back Damien Harris in the offseason after Devin Singletary signed with the Texans in free agency. Harris had a quiet 2022, missing six games with injury, but with Singletary's 177 carries and 52 targets gone, he'll get some opportunities playing behind starter James Cook. In Buffalo's high-powered offense, that gives Harris legit flex appeal, at least in standard leagues, but Cook's the one who could really take advantage of Singletary's absence, especially in PPR leagues.

McKenzie was the team’s fourth-leading receiver with 42 receptions (65 targets) for 423 yards and four touchdowns. His role figures to be filled by incumbent Khalil Shakir or newcomer Trent Sherfield, and whoever wins the slot job will have immediate flex appeal.

Kincaid was one of the best tight ends in college football last season, posting 70 receptions for 890 yards and eight TDs for the Utes. The Bills were ranked ninth in RZ scoring percentage (TD only) at 60 percent last year, but it can improve with the addition of Kincaid if he's able to steal some sneaps from starter Dawson Knox.

2023 STANDARD RANKINGS:
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Key additions: QB Bryce Young, RB Miles Sanders, WR DJ Chark, WR Adam Thielen, WR Jonathan Mingo, TE Hayden Hurst

Key departures: QB Sam Darnold, QB PJ Walker, RB D’Onta Foreman, WR D.J. Moore

The Panthers made many changes in the offseason, such as hiring Frank Reich as their new head coach, drafting Bryce Young with the first overall pick, and trading away D.J. Moore to the Bears. Carolina will try to replace Moore’s production (118 targets in 2022) this season with the combination of DJ Chark, Adam Thielen, and rookie Jonathan Mingo.

Chark had 52 targets last season in his only season with the Lions, while Theilen had 107 targets with the Vikings. It was the second time in the past three years that the veteran wide receiver had 100-plus targets. One of Chark or Theilen figures to have some fantasy value, but it's unclear who will really step up as Young's top option. We also can’t forget about veteran tight end Hayden Hurst, who should be an upgrade over Ian Thomas and Tommy Tremble. Hurst saw 68 targets last season in Cincinnati, while Thomas and Tremble posted a combined 64 targets.

Sanders will look to establish himself as an RB1 in Carolina. He had a great bounce-back year in 2022 with the Eagles, recording 279 touches (259 carries, 20 receptions) and 11 rushing touchdowns. Last season, D’Onta Foreman had 914 yards and five touchdowns on 203 carries in his final year with Carolina (and Christian McCaffrey had 85 carries and 43 targets before being traded). If Frank Reich can get Sanders involved in the passing game, his fantasy stock will drastically improve, and Chuba Hubbard could also have low-end flex value given all the available backfield touches.

Key additions: WR D.J. Moore, RB D’Onta Foreman, RB Roschon Johnson, TE Robert Tonyan

Key departures: WR Byron Pringle, WR N’Keal Harry, RB David Montgomery

The Bears bolstered added to their receiver room with the acquisition of D.J. Moore in the offseason. Moore has recorded 100-plus targets in four-straight seasons and should make it five in Chicago playing alongside Darnell Mooney and Chase Claypool. Last year, tight end Cole Kmet was the Bears’ leading receiver with 50 receptions (69 targets) for 544 yards and seven touchdowns. Moore should double Kmet’s production in 2023 as the No. 1 receiver.

Meanwhile, the Bears will try to make up for the lost production of David Montgomery, who signed a three-year deal with the Lions in free agency. Montgomery was the Bears’ second-leading rusher behind Justin Fields last season with 805 yards and five touchdowns on 201 carries. He also had 34 receptions (40 targets) for 316 yards and a touchdown. Khalil Herbert and D’Onta Foreman should be able to pick up Montgomery’s workload, as the former had 129 carries with the Bears last year and the latter had over 200 carries with the Panthers. Rookie Roschon Johnson could also be involved, so fantasy owners will have to watch this situation closely early in the year.

2023 FANTASY SLEEPERS
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Each Team

Key additions: TE Irv Smith Jr., RB Chase Brown, WR Charlie Jones, WR Andrei Iosivas

Key departures: RB Samaje Perine, TE Hayden Hurst

For the second-straight offseason, the Bengals kept most of their skill position guys intact except at tight end (Hayden Hurst) and backup running back (Samaje Perine). To fill Hurst’s role in the offense, Cincinnati added former first-round pick Irv Smith Jr., who has only played eight games over the past two years. The former first-round pick missed nine games due to a high ankle sprain in 2022. If Smith Jr. can stay healthy, he should thrive in a Bengals’ offense stacked at WR. Last season, Hurst recorded 68 targets with this core, which would be a career high for Smith Jr.

Meanwhile, the Bengals will need to replace the production of Perine, who was one of the more reliable handcuffs in fantasy football last season. Perine had 133 total touches (95 carries, 38 receptions) and six total touchdowns (four receiving scores), so Trayveon Williams (when healthy) and Brown will compete for those touches, opening the door for one to break out as a real sleeper behind the aging Joe Mixon. 

Key additions: WR Elijah Moore, WR Cedric Tillman

Key departures: QB Jacoby Brissett, RB Kareem Hunt, RB D’Ernest Johnson

The Browns didn’t bring back Kareem Hunt and D’Ernest Johnson in free agency, which should open up the door for second-year running back Jerome Ford to be the primary backup to Nick Chubb. Hunt was an excellent complement to Chubb as he was an adequate pass catcher out of the backfield.

The veteran running back recorded 44 targets, ranking him fourth behind David Njoku, Donovan Peoples-Jones, and Amari Cooper. Ford didn’t catch the ball a ton at the University of Cincinnati (31 receptions in four years), so those targets could go to WRs Elijah Moore and rookie Cedric Tillman. Moore can easily be the Browns’ No. 2 wide receiver behind Cooper. A fresh start might be all he needs to finally make good on the promise he showed as a rookie with the Jets.

2023 AUCTION VALUES (Standard & PPR):
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Key additions: WR Brandin Cooks, RB Deuce Vaughn, TE Luke Schoonmaker

Key departures: RB Ezekiel Elliott, WR Noah Brown, WR T.Y. Hilton, TE Dalton Schultz

The Cowboys made a major addition to the receiver room this offseason, acquiring Brandin Cooks from the Texans. Cooks gives Dallas a bona fide WR2 to play opposite of star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. Last season, Lamb led all Cowboys’ pass catchers with 156 targets, followed by Dalton Schultz with 89. With Schultz and Noah Brown (74 targets in 2022) in Houston, there will be more than enough targets for Cooks. The veteran wide receiver averaged 115.3 targets per season over his three-year stint with Houston. Schultz's departure also opens the door for either Jake Ferguson, Peyton Hendershot, or Luke Schoonmaker to be a real breakout. Ferguson figures to get the first crack at filling the void.

Meanwhile, in the backfield, Deuce Vaughn has a chance to compete for the backup RB job, with the team releasing Ezekiel Elliott this offseason. Tony Pollard will be the lead back in Dallas this year, but they must find a way to replace the 231 carries that Elliott had in 2022. Malik Davis is also worth watching in addition to Vaughn.

Key additions: WR Marquez Callaway, WR Marvin Mims, RB Samaje Perine, TE Adam Trautman, RB Javonte Williams (missed 13 games due to injury)

Key departures: RB Latavius Murray, RB Melvin Gordon III, RB Mike Boone, RB Chase Edmonds, WR Tim Patrick, WR K.J. Hamler

Tim Patrick suffered another season-ending injury in training camp and K.J. Hamler was waived this preseason, but the two combined for just 14 targets last year, so it's not as if their departures open up a lot of "new" opportunities, at least in terms of vacated targets. Last season, Kendall Hinton (33 targets) was Denver's third-most-targeted WR.

However, Denver saw rookie tight end Greg Dulcich become a viable pass-catching threat in the offense with 33 receptions (55 targets) for 411 yards and two touchdowns. Dulcich’s production should increase in Year 2, as we’ve seen tight ends have success in Sean Payton offenses in the past.

Finally, the Broncos will be excited to have Javonte Williams back after he suffered a torn ACL/LCL in Week 4 last season. Williams had a promising rookie campaign and seemed poised to break out in 2022. Denver also added veteran RB Samaje Perine, who showed last season that he can start if called upon. With over 300 RB carries and almost 100 RB targets vacated in Denver from last year, Williams and Perine both profile as major value picks. 

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Key additions: RB David Montgomery, RB Jahmyr Gibbs, WR Denzel Mims, TE Sam LaPorta

Key departures: WR DJ Chark, RB Jamaal Williams, RB D’Andre Swift, TE Shane Zylstra (injury), T.J. Hockenson (midseason trade)

The Lions retooled their running back room this offseason with the additions of David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. In 2022, Williams produced a team-high 262 carries for 1,066 yards and 17 touchdowns. Meanwhile, Swift had 147 touches (99 carries, 48 receptions) in the rushing and receiving games, which should be Gibbs' role this season. Montgomery will likely be the feature back in Detroit initially, as he had 201 carries last year in Chicago, but as we've learned with the Lions in the past, this situation will be fluid.

Williams will not be available to start the season due to a suspension, but he'll still see more than the nine targets he had last season. The absences of Chark (52 targets) and Hockenson (43 in seven games) open up opportunities for Williams, LaPorta, and even Mims. It's also unlikely that Khalif Raymond has 64 targets again.

Key additions: WR Jayden Reed, TE Luke Musgrave, TE Tucker Kraft

Key departures: QB Aaron Rodgers, WR Allen Lazard, WR Randall Cobb, TE Marcedes Lewis, TE Robert Tonyan

Not only will the Packers be ushering in a new era at QB with Jordan Love, but they will also have to replace 167 total targets between Allen Lazard (100) and Robert Tonyan (67). One has to believe that Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs will see an uptick in targets this season, as they are the Packers’ top two receivers. Doubs was tied for the third-most targets (67) last season, while Watson had 66. They will also have to replace Cobb’s 50 targets from last season, which could go to Reed or some of the other young receivers on Green Bay's roster.

Musgrave and Kraft will try to fill in the void left by Tonyan, who had 53 receptions (67 targets) for 470 yards and two touchdowns in 2022. It's tough to trust either rookie TE to truly break out, but they could easily be streaming options once the bye weeks hit.

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Key additions: QB CJ Stroud, WR Robert Woods, WR John Metchie III (missed 2022 season due to leukemia), WR Tank Dell, WR Noah Brown, RB Devin Singletary, TE Dalton Schultz,

Key departures: RB Rex Burkhead, WR Brandin Cooks, WR Chris Moore, TE Jordan Akins

The Texans revamped their offense after they traded Brandin Cooks to the Cowboys, who led the team in targets (93), receptions (57), and yards (699). Houston will try to replace that production between Woods, Metchie III, and rookie wide receiver Tank Dell. Metchie III missed last season due to leukemia but is ready to go this season and will play a big part in the Texans’ youth movement, led by rookie quarterback CJ Stroud. Woods figures to be the "No. 1a or 1b receiver" in this offense, but that was the case last year when he disappointed in Tennessee. Nico Collins likely benefits the most from the departure of Cooks.

As for the RB spot position, Dameon Pierce will be the lead back, but Singletary will take the 63 touches left by Rex Burkhead (26 carries, 37 receptions). Singletary is a perfect complement to Pierce, as he’s averaged 50.7 targets over the past few seasons with Buffalo and recorded 1,099 total yards from scrimmage last season.

Head coach DeMeco Ryans came from San Francisco, where they used multiple running backs during the regular season. Pierce’s production might dip slightly, but Singletary could be a valuable flex in fantasy this season. Finally, Schultz is an upgrade over Akins, who was fourth last season in targets (54) and led the Texans in touchdowns (5). Schultz will surpass Akins’ targets, as he’s averaged 94 looks over the past few seasons in Dallas.

Key additions: QB Anthony Richardson, WR Isaiah McKenzie, WR Josh Downs, RB Evan Hull

Key departures: QB Matt Ryan, WR Parris Campbell

The Colts will look to replace 91 targets from Campbell, who signed with the Giants this offseason. Campbell also had the second-most receptions (63), yards (623), and TDs (3) last year. Campbell’s targets will be split between Isaiah McKenzie and rookie receiver Josh Downs. McKenzie recorded a career-high 65 targets last season with the Bills as their No. 3 wide receiver.

Meanwhile, the RB spot is in flux, as Jonathan Taylor is banged up and reportedly seeking a trade. On top of that, Zack Moss is out four-to-six weeks with a broken arm. If the Colts move on from Taylor, it could open up more opportunities for Deon Jackson, who had 102 touches last season (68 carries, 34 receptions), and rookie Evan Hull. The fifth-round draft pick had an excellent last season at Northwestern, producing 1,459 yards from scrimmage and seven total touchdowns on 276 touches (221 carries and 55 receptions). Hull’s ability to be a playmaker in the passing game could help him see the field early on.

Key additions: WR Calvin Ridley (returning from one-year suspension), RB Tank Bigsby, RB D’Ernest Johnson

Key departures: WR Marvin Jones, TE Dan Arnold, TE Chris Manhertz, RB James Robinson (midseason trade)

The Jaguars did not lose much in the offseason outside of Marvin Jones, who was fourth on the team in targets (81). However, Jones’ 81 targets will go to Calvin Ridley, who returns after serving a one-year suspension.

The Jaguars hope to see the Ridley from 2020 when he produced 90 receptions (143 targets) for 1,374 yards and nine touchdowns with Atlanta. We don’t expect Ridley to have 140-plus targets this season, especially with the Jaguars having Christian Kirk (133 targets) and Zay Jones (121 targets). However, Ridley should be a low-end WR1/high-end WR2 in fantasy football this season.

Finally, the Jaguars added some RB depth with Bigsby and Johnson, who figure to see most of the 81 carries and 11 targets vacated by Robinson. Given Travis Etienne's injury history, it wouldn't be a surprise to see one (or both) emerge as a weekly sleeper at some point.

Key additions: WR Rashee Rice, WR Richie James, WR Justyn Ross (returning from injured reserve)

Key departures: WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR Mecole Hardman

The reigning Super Bowl champions lost JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman in free agency but added rookie Rashee Rice and veteran Richie James. Smith-Schuster was second on the Chiefs in targets with 101, but those will likely go to the combination of Rice, James, and Skyy Moore, who only had 33 targets last season as a rookie.

Rice has a lot of buzz surrounding him after the Chiefs selected him in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-1 wide receiver had an outstanding senior season at SMU, where he posted 96 receptions for 1,355 yards and 10 touchdowns. Fantasy owners should temper their expectations of Rice, especially with what we saw from Moore last season, but with Smith-Schuster and Hardman out of the picture, the only proven wideouts from last season's team are Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Kadarius Toney, if he can be counted.

Finally, James had his best season as a pro, recording a career-high 57 receptions (70 targets) for 569 yards and four touchdowns in 2023 with the Giants. It would not be a shock to see James have similar numbers this season in KC. James won’t be the No. 1 wide receiver, but he should flourish in Kansas City’s offense. We also can’t forget about former Clemson wideout Justyn Ross, who spent his rookie season on injured reserve in 2022 but has a ton of talent and will make a push for the 53-man roster.

Key additions: QB Jimmy Garoppolo, WR Jakobi Meyers, WR DeAndre Carter, TE Austin Hooper, TE Michael Mayer

Key departures: QB Derek Carr, TE Darren Waller, TE Foster Moreau, WR Mack Hollins

The Raiders overhauled their offense this offseason, saying goodbye to Derek Carr, Darren Waller, Foster Moreau, and Mack Hollins. Waller, one of the better tight ends in the league, didn’t have a great 2022 season due to injury (43 targets).

However, when healthy, he easily accounts for 90-100 targets. The Raiders will try to make up for that loss with the tight end duo of Mayer and Hooper. Mayer has a ton of upside, as he was one of the best tight ends in college last season (67 receptions for 809 yards and nine TDs).

Jakobi Meyers will take the spot of Hollins, who was second on the team in targets (94) behind superstar Davante Adams. Meyers has been the Patriots’ best wide receiver over the past few seasons, averaging 101 targets per season. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Meyers come close to that number again despite the presence of Hunter Renfrow, who is looking to bounce back after only playing in 10 games last season.

Key additions: WR Quentin Johnston

Key departures: WR DeAndre Carter

The Chargers bolstered their wide receiver core with the selection of Quentin Johnston in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Johnston will take Carter’s targets (65) and could eat into Josh Palmer’s target share (107). The young receiver will be a flex option in fantasy football, as the Chargers still have Mike Williams, Keenan Allen, and Austin Ekeler in the passing game. If Williams and Allen miss a few games with an injury like we saw last season, it could allow for more targets for Johnston.

Key additions: WR Puka Nacua, WR Demarcus Robinson

Key departures: RB Sony Michel, WR Allen Robinson, WR Brandon Powell

The Rams lost some receiver depth in the offseason but will replace it with Robinson, Nacua, and others. Last season, Allen Robinson was ranked fourth in targets (52) despite playing in just 10 games. Meanwhile, Powell had 32 targets but played a career-high 28 percent of offensive snaps.

Robinson’s targets could go to Demarcus Robinson, who is competing with Ben Skowronek (61 targets) for the No. 3 wide receiver spot. Last season, Robinson had the second-most targets (75) on the Ravens behind star tight end Mark Andrews. The Rams also look forward to having a fully healthy Cooper Kupp and Van Jefferson after they played nine and 10 games, respectively, last season.

Key additions: WR Chosen Anderson, WR Braxton Berrios, TE Tyler Kroft, TE Eric Saubert, RB De’Von Achane

Key departures: WR Trent Sherfield, TE Mike Gesicki, RB Chase Edmonds (midseason trade)

The Dolphins didn’t make a big splash on offense this offseason like they did last year with Tyreek Hill. However, they made small additions that could help this offense reach another level. Chosen Anderson and Braxton Berrios will likely battle for the No. 3 WR spot.

Trent Sherfield was Miami’s third receiver last season and had the fourth-most targets (51). Anderson spent time last season with the Panthers and Cardinals, recording 44 total targets. Meanwhile, Berrios had 32 targets last season with the Jets, but in the prior two seasons, he had 120 combined targets.

Finally, we should look for Tyler Kroft or Eric Saubert to pick up Gesicki’s 52 targets. Kroft played in 11 games with the 49ers last season but only had five targets. Meanwhile, Saubert had 24 targets last season in Denver and played 35 percent of offensive snaps. It’s hard to imagine either Kroft or Saubert playing a large role like Gesicki, so those targets could end up going to the wide receivers or rookie RB De’Von Achane. Miami isn’t shy about throwing the ball to their running backs, as Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson had 42 and 24 targets, respectively. Edmonds had 42 carries and 17 targets in eight games with Miami last year, and those opportunities will likely be split up evenly between Mostert, JWJ, and Achane.

Key additions: WR Jordan Addison

Key departures: WR Adam Thielen, RB Dalvin Cook, TE Irv Smith Jr.

The Vikings shockingly let go of Theilen and Cook in the offseason in the hopes that rookie receiver Jordan Addison and Alexander Mattison can adequately fill those starting spots this season. Last season, Thielen had 107 targets and six touchdowns, which was second-most on the team. The 32-year-old wide receiver also played 89 percent of offensive snaps.

Vikings fans and fantasy owners shouldn’t expect Addison to have 100-plus targets in year one, as K.J. Osborn’s target share will increase from 90. However, the former USC wide receiver will be one of Minnesota’s starting receivers when the regular season starts.

Mattison and the rest of the RB room will make up for Cook’s 303 touches (264 carries, 39 receptions) in 2022. Mattison produced 89 touches last season but 166 in 2021. It wouldn’t be a shock to see Mattison in that 225-touch range, making him a prime breakout candidate. Backup Ty Chandler will also be involved, making him a nice late-round sleeper.

Key additions: WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, TE Mike Gesicki

Key departures: RB Damien Harris, WR Jakobi Meyers, WR Nelson Agholor, TE Jonnu Smith

The Patriots added veteran wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster in free agency after opting not to re-sign Jakobi Meyers and Nelson Agholor. Meyers led New England in targets (96), while Agholor (53) was ranked fourth last season.

Meanwhile, Smith-Schuster posted 101 targets in his only season in Kansas City, making it the third time he went over the 100-target threshold in his career. With Meyers out of the picture, Smith-Schuster should get 90 or more targets this season with the Patriots. He is a possession wide receiver like Meyers and another big target to pair with Devante Parker. Tyquan Thornton could also step up in his second season.

Last season, veteran tight end Jonnu Smith struggled to make an impact, posting 27 receptions (38 targets) for 245 yards. Gesicki will surpass Smith’s 2022 production, as he’s averaging 83 targets over the past three seasons.

Finally, the Pats will look for Pierre Strong Jr. to step up as the RB2 to replace Harris’ 106 carries last year. In true Patriots' fashion, Ty Montgomery, Kevin Harris, and J.J. Taylor could also be involved.

Key additions: QB Derek Carr, WR Michael Thomas (returning from injury), TE Foster Moreau, RB Jamaal Williams, and RB Kendre Miller

Key departures: Alvin Kamara (three-game suspension), QB Andy Dalton, RB Mark Ingram II, WR Marquez Callaway, TE Adam Trautman

The Saints are welcoming new quarterback Derek Carr to the Big Easy. Carr joins a New Orleans offense that will hope to have a healthy Michael Thomas, who played in three games due to a toe injury. Thomas has only played in 10 games since 2020. Fantasy owners might be hesitant to trust the veteran wide receiver, especially with the strides that young WRs Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed made in 2022.

Additionally, the Saints will not initially have star running back Alvin Kamara, who was suspended for three games. The good news for New Orleans is that they have Jamaal Williams and rookie Kendre Miller, who can shoulder some of the workload and potentially continue to eat into Kamara's touches after he returns. Mark Ingram had 62 carries last year, and Williams should easily surpass that total if he stays healthy.

Key additions: TE Darren Waller, WR Wan’Dale Robinson (returning from injury), WR Sterling Shepard (returning from injury), WR Jalin Hyatt, WR Parris Campbell, RB Eric Gray

Key departures: WR Kenny Golladay, WR Richie James

The Giants added a lot of pieces to their offense this offseason, starting with star TE Darren Waller, who is an upgrade over Daniel Bellinger (35 targets in 12 games). Waller struggled with injuries last season, limiting him to just nine games. When healthy, he’s one of the top tight ends in the NFL and fantasy football. In 2019 and ‘20, when Waller played 16 games apiece, he averaged 98.5 targets per season.

Last season, star running back Saquon Barkley led the Giants with 76 targets. If Waller can stay injury free, he should have 90 or more targets and be the Giants’ top pass-catcher. New York will also get back Sterling Shepard, who missed 14 games with a torn ACL, and Wan’Dale Robinson, who missed 11 games with a torn ACL. With those two receivers coming off serious injuries, the Giants added Parris Campbell and rookie Jalin Hyatt in the offseason. Campbell had a career year with the Colts in 2022, posting 63 receptions (91 targets) for 623 yards and three touchdowns. He could take a lot of Richie James’ vacated targets (70), but clearly this is an unsettled WR situation.

Key additions: QB Aaron Rodgers, WR Allen Lazard, WR Mecole Hardman Jr., WR Randall Cobb, RB Breece Hall (returning from injury)

Key departures: WR Braxton Berrios, WR Elijah Moore

The Jets revamped their offense by acquiring Aaron Rodgers from the Packers and adding multiple wide receivers. Lazard, Hardman Jr., and Cobb won’t overtake Garrett Wilson, who led the Jets with 147 targets last season. However, we should expect Lazard to take Elijah Moore’s 65 targets and possibly be the second-most-targeted receiver this season. Last year, tight end Tyler Conklin had the second-most targets on the Jets (87), but that likely won’t happen in 2023.

The Jets will also (eventually) welcome back Breece Hall to the field after he missed 10 games with a torn ACL. Hall had an excellent start to his rookie season with 99 touches for 681 total yards and five total touchdowns before going down with the devastating leg injury. Owners shouldn’t expect Hall to look like the same RB we saw last year, and the Jets might be thinking the same way, as they’ve kicked the tires on Dalvin Cook.

Key additions: RB Rashaad Penny, RB D’Andre Swift, WR Olamide Zaccheaus

Key departures: RB Miles Sanders, WR Zach Pascal

The Eagles reconstructed their backfield this offseason after opting not to re-sign Miles Sanders, who signed a four-year deal with the Panthers. Sanders had 279 touches (259 carries) and 11 rushing touchdowns last year. To fill his spot, the Eagles signed Rashaad Penny to a one-year deal in free agency and acquired D’Andre Swift in a trade from the Lions.

Penny and Swift will likely split Sanders’ touches from last season, but Kenny Gainwell and Boston Scott will also be involved. Penny will look to stay healthy after only playing five games last season because of a leg tibia fracture. The veteran running back posted 346 yards and two touchdowns on 57 carries with Seattle.

Last season with Detroit, Swift had 147 touches (48 receptions) and eight total touchdowns. In 2022, Philadelphia’s running backs only had 61 total targets between Sanders, Gainwell, and Scott. It wouldn’t be a shock to see Swift eclipse this number, as he’s averaging 68.3 targets per season since 2020.

Key additions: WR Allen Robinson II

Key departures: RB Benny Snell, WR Chase Claypool (traded midseason to the Bears)

Pittsburgh’s offense will have a couple of new faces as Kenny Pickett enters this season as the full-time starting quarterback. The Steelers acquired Robinson in a trade from the Rams, who struggled in his only season with Los Angeles. The veteran wide receiver recorded 33 receptions (52 targets) for 339 yards and three touchdowns in 10 games, and he'll look to replace the 50 targets that Claypool had in eight games in Pittsburgh last year.

The Steelers also drafted tight end Darnell Washington, who is an upgrade over backup TE Zach Gentry, who recorded 23 targets last season.

Key additions: QB Trey Lance (returning from injury), RB Elijah Mitchell (returning from injury)

Key departures: QB Jimmy Garoppolo

The 49ers didn’t make a ton of changes at the skill positions in the offseason after losing to the Eagles in the NFC title game. San Francisco added to their tight end with the selection of Cameron Latu in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. However, he doesn’t figure to see a ton of snaps behind George Kittle and Charlie Woerner.

San Francisco will also be happy to have Elijah Mitchell back on the field, as he only played in five games due to an MCL sprain. If the young running back can stay healthy, which is a big "if," there are carries to be had behind star running back Christian McCaffrey.

Key additions: RB Zach Charbonnet, RB Kenny McIntosh, WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Key departures: RB Travis Homer, RB Rashaad Penny, WR Marquise Goodwin

The Seahawks’ backfield will look slightly different this season, as Homer (37 touches) and Penny (57 carries) joined new teams in the offseason. Seattle drafted Zach Charbonnet and Kenny McIntosh to replace Penny and Homer. Charbonnet will likely be the RB2 behind Kenneth Walker, who had 255 touches as a rookie last season.

At wide receiver, the Seahawks added rookie Jaxon Smith-Njiba, who will be the No. 3 receiver. Last season, Goodwin held down the third WR spot for Seattle with 42 targets and four touchdowns. We know DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett will get theirs, but the rookie wideout will have a noticeable role in Seattle’s passing game.

Key additions: QB Baker Mayfield, RB Chase Edmonds, WR Trey Palmer

Key departures: QB Tom Brady, RB Leonard, Fournette, TE Cameron Brate, WR Scotty Miller, WR Julio Jones

The Buccaneers will be ushering in a new era, as Tom Brady has retired and plenty of new faces are in starting positions. Veteran quarterback Baker Mayfield is in line to be the starter in Week 1 after his performance late last season with the Rams.

The Bucs will be looking for second-year running back Rachaad White to step in the lead spot after they didn’t re-sign Leonard Fournette. Fournette had 189 carries and was third on the Bucs in targets (83). White recorded 129 carries and 58 targets in the passing game as a rookie. He should be able to pick up where Fournette left off, while Chase Edmonds and Ke'Shawn Vaughn will fight for the leftovers.

Meanwhile, the Buccaneers will try to replace 83 targets between Scotty Miller and Julio Jones. In addition to Chris Godwin and Mike Evans possibly seeing more looks, Russell Gage should see an uptick from 70 targets last season. The rest of the targets could go to rookie Trey Palmer. Finally, second-year pass catcher Cade Otton officially steps into the TE1 role after recording 65 targets and two touchdowns last season as a rookie. Cameron Brate had just 38 targets last season, so Brate only figures to see a mild uptick in opportunities.

Key additions: WR DeAndre Hopkins, RB Tyjae Spears, QB Will Levis

Key departures: RB Dontrell Hillard, TE Austin Hooper, WR Robert Woods

Tennessee lost 151 total targets between Robert Woods and Austin Hooper. However, the good news is they signed veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Hopkins missed the first six games of last season due to a suspension. When he returned, the veteran pass-catcher had 64 receptions (96 targets) for 717 yards and three touchdowns in nine games with Arizona. Over his three-year stint with the Cardinals, Hopkins averaged 73.7 targets per season. Hopkins could surpass Woods’ target share (91), along with Treylon Burks seeing an uptick in targets (54) from his injury-plagued rookie season.

Finally, second-year tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo will see an increase in targets with Austin Hooper now in Las Vegas. Last season, Hooper recorded the second-most targets (60) on the Titans, with Okonkwo at 46. Okonkwo also played just 37 percent of offensive snaps as a rookie, so expect a big increase for the potential breakout. 

Key additions: QB Jacoby Brissett, WR Byron Pringle

Key departures: QB Carson Wentz, QB Taylor Heinicke, RB J.D. McKissic

The Commanders will have a new quarterback under center this season, likely Sam Howell. That's big in 2-QB and superflex leagues, but single-QB fantasy owners don't need to worry much about Howell.

Washington added veteran Byron Pringle, who is reunited with Eric Bieniemy after a disappointing 2022 season with the Bears (10 receptions for 135 yards and two yards). Washington will also look for a third-down back replacement for J.D. McKissic, who had 40 targets in eight games last season. Antonio Gibson figures to benefit from that, but Brian Robinson Jr. could also be more involved in the passing game, and, thus, a more complete fantasy back.