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#3 - Christian McCaffrey
Christian McCaffrey played in all 48 games combined across the first three seasons of his career, exceeding 1,00 yards in all three of them. He emerged as one of the best overall players in the NFL, leading the league in scrimmage yards and touchdowns during the 2019 season while becoming just the third player ever to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in the same season.
McCaffrey has been unable to stay healthy over the last two seasons since his dominant performance. Many around the NFL already believe the peak of his career is behind him, but at just 26 years old, he's determined to prove he still has plenty left in the tank.
#4 - Julio Jones
Julio Jones has been one of the most dominant wide receivers of the last decade. During his peak that spanned six years between the 2014 and 2019 seasons, he recorded, at least, 83 receptions and 1,394 yards every year. He also led the league in receiving yards twice during that stretch while being named to five consecutive All-Pro teams.
Jones has been plagued by injuries over the last two seasons, missing seven games in each of the last two years. This has led to many around the NFL claiming he's washed up, especially after the Tennessee Titans cut him from their roster after just one season. He decided to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the 2022 season and wants to prove that he can still be a weapon.
#5 - Baker Mayfield
Baker Mayfield was inconsistent as the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. He, however, found much success during his breakout year in the 2020 NFL season. He helped the Browns reach the playoffs that year and win a postseason game. He followed that up with a disappointing 2021 NFL season, but was reportedly battling injuries.
The Browns decided to acquire Deshaun Watson during the 2022 NFL offseason, essentially ending Mayfield's run as their starting quarterback. Mayfield immediately proceeded to request a trade and now has a new starting job with the Carolina Panthers. He will be trying to prove that the Browns made a mistake, especially when he faces off against his former team in Week 1.
