The summer is nearly here, meaning we're getting closer to starting fantasy football drafts. Success in those drafts will come from landing terrific bargains in the middle to late rounds while avoiding players who could see their numbers decline compared to 2021. That latter exercise isn't easy, however, especially for players who are among the elite at their position or are coming off breakout seasons in the stat sheets.
Case in point: In 2019, Michael Thomas went absolutely bananas for the Saints with nearly 375 fantasy points on a record 149 catches for 1,725 yards and nine touchdowns.