While the 2022 NFL season is over, fantasy football is a year-long thing. Therefore, it’s never too early to look ahead to next year.
Today, I look back at the 2022 season, highlighting some of the top average draft position (ADP) values, breakouts, and busts at the tight end position while also taking an early look at potential candidates in these areas for the 2023 season.
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Tight End Preview (2023 Fantasy Football)
2023 Potential Busts
Pitts had a solid rookie season. Unfortunately, his 2022 season was a nightmare for fantasy players. He averaged only 6.2 fantasy points per game and missed the final seven contests with a knee injury. Despite his awful season, Pitts will get drafted as a top-five tight end next year because of the potential. However, the biggest question hanging over his head is the quarterback situation. He didn’t get to play with Desmond Ridder last year. Meanwhile, there are rumors that the Falcons could trade for Lamar Jackson. The young tight end could turn into a star, but he could also be a bust for the second straight season. Will I draft Pitts next year? Yes, but I’m also prepared to get hurt again.
Yes, Engram massively outperformed his ADP last year. However, he is currently getting drafted as the TE9 on average on Underdog Fantasy. While the veteran was the TE6 in 2022, averaging 8.3 fantasy points per game, Engram was a worthy start most weeks. He scored half his fantasy points for the year over a four-week window. In the other 13 games last year, the veteran tight end averaged 4.5 targets and only 5.4 fantasy points per game. Over a 17-game pace, Engram would have ended the year as the TE20 with that fantasy points per game average. More importantly, Calvin Ridley will join the Jaguars next year, cutting down on the available targets for Engram if he returns to Jacksonville.
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