One of the most “slept on” players in 2022 for fantasy football is wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions.
St. Brown had a surprisingly dominant year with the Lions last season. He was the focal point of the Lions’ offense under new head coach Dan Campbell. The Lions’ starting quarterback, Jared Goff, targeted St. Brown early and often when they were on the field together. St. Brown served as a safety blanket for a sometimes-anemic offense.
St Brown finished fifth in rookie receiving yards behind Ja’Marr Chase, Kyle Pitts, Jaylen Waddle, and De’Vonta Smith. He also finished tied for fourth in rookie receiving touchdowns. Last season, St. Brown finished as the 21st ranked wide receiver in PPR scoring.
His 227.3 points brought him just short of a top-20 finish. He averaged 14.2 points per game, which was the 17th best for all wide receivers.
The Lions have added several new pieces to their offense, including former Jacksonville Jaguar D.J Chark and rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams from Alabama. This will not take away what St. Brown can do in his second season. The former USC Trojan is going to be an even better threat in a much-improved offense this season.
I would bet on St. Brown being the Lions’ main target and reception leader this year. Even with a reduction in his overall share of catches, a better offense will keep plenty of looks coming his way.
My Amon-Ra St. Brown 2022 projections: 104 receptions, 1,093 yards, 6 TDs.
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