Matt Ryan projections 2022: Fantasy stats, betting odds, Indianapolis Colts player profile, season outlook, simulations

When it comes to immobile quarterbacks at 37 years old, usually that implies little to no fantasy football value. But Tom Brady has busted that stereotype for more than half a decade so there's hope for Matt Ryan in his move to Indianapolis. Ryan is eighth all-time in passing yards and seems likely to crack the top six with even an average season in 2022. Last year he missed the 4,000 yard passing mark by 32, the first time since 2010 he didn't achieve that milestone.

Going from a generally pass happy Atlanta offense to a run-focused Indianapolis attack isn't the best formula to fantasy football success but the outlook isn't entirely bleak for the Colts QB. Defenses might attempt to stack the box in order to keep the league's top rusher, Jonathan Taylor in check, which could leave single coverage on all his receivers. Michael Pittman is the most dynamic of the bunch but don't discount the importance of Nyheim Hines as one of the better pass catching threats out of the backfield.

By no means will Ryan be considered a weekly fantasy starter but he makes a lot of sense as a bye week fill-in as the Colts have a handful of seemingly generous matchups for QBs in the middle of the season (Jacksonville, at Las Vegas, Philadelphia, at Dallas). A 3,700 yard, 25 touchdown pass season would be considered a success for the veteran and likely would lead to an Indianapolis playoff berth as well.

Is Matt Ryan worth drafting as a QB2 and spot starter in fantasy leagues this season? Find out where he ranks in our 2022 Fantasy Football Rankings.

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Matt Ryan Fantasy football ranking (via SportsLine's projection model)

No. 18 QB (PPR & non-PPR)

Matt Ryan Fantasy football projections (via SportsLine's projection model) 

337 completions, 523 attempts, 3,722 yards, 29 TDs, 12 INTs
49 rushes, 164 yards, 2 TDs
297 Fantasy points (non-PPR); 314.9 (PPR)

Matt Ryan Caesars Sportsbook Odds

MVP: +4000
Most Regular Season Passing Yards: +2000
Most Regular Season Passing Touchdowns: +2000
Total Regular Season Passing Yards: Over 3750.5 (-115) / Under 3750.5 (-115)
Total Regular Season Passing Touchdowns: Over 24.5 (-115) / Under 24.5 (-115)

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