5 NFL stars who’ve had a surprisingly good 2022 season feat. Tyreek Hill

NFL stars with surprisingly good 2022 seasons

#3 - Geno Smith

Seattle Seahawks v Arizona Cardinals

Many believed the Seattle Seahawks were entering a full rebuild as they traded away future Hall of Fame quarterback Russell Wilson and announced journeyman Geno Smith as the starter.

However, Smith has proven everyone wrong and has been one of the stories of the 2022 NFL season.

In nine starts, Smith has won six games, as well as throwing 15 touchdowns and just four picks.

He’s set career highs in completion percentage and quarterback rating in what has been his longest stint as a starter since his New York Jets days back in 2014.

#2 - Tyreek Hill

Miami Dolphins v Cincinnati Bengals

When the Miami Dolphins traded for Tyreek Hill from the Kansas City Chiefs, many called it career suicide as he went from Patrick Mahomes to Tua Tagovailoa.

Hill, however, has been vindicated in his move, as after nine weeks he currently leads the NFL in receiving yards with a monstrous 1,104 already. To put this number into perspective, in 2021 he ended the season with 1,239 yards after 17 games.

The next closest receiver in terms of yards is Justin Jefferson, all the way back on 867.

Hill has adapted seamlessly to his new quarterback and scheme, much better than many expected.

#1 - Jalen Hurts

Philadelphia Eagles v Houston Texans

The surprise package of 2022 has to be the leaps and bounds Jalen Hurts has come on as opposed to 2021.

A year ago, Hurts started 15 games, going 8-7 and passing for 16 touchdowns and rushing for a further 10.

This year, he’s unbeaten through eight games, having passed for 12 touchdowns against just two interceptions. Hurts is also still a threat on the ground, with six rushing touchdowns already.

His quarterback rating, yards per attempt and completion percentages are all at career highs, and many fans believe he’s worthy of the NFL MVP.