Bold predictions have become a staple in any fantasy sport. Everyone loves to make them with the hope that, come the end of the season, they can tell everyonehow right they were. A self-professed genius, if you will. But there's a fine line between making bold predictions and making unrealistic statements just for the sake of being bold. We've seen it all too often: Player X is going to catch 100 balls, rack up 1,500 yards and score 12 touchdowns when that player has never come close to those numbers in their three or four-year career. The reasoning behind these overblown predictions is rarely based in statistical evidence; more just wishful-thinking than anything else. We're going to try and keep that to a minimum here. Predictions so bold you want to baste ribs in them can be fun, but we're also trying to help you win your fantasy leagues here. There is definitely a level of boldness in the predictions you will see from the Fantasy Alarm staff below, but they are also steeped in reality as well. Enjoy!

 

PredictionsHoward BenderDom MurthaBrettTalleyRick WolfGlenn ColtonJon Impemba
AFC ChampionsOakland RaidersNew England PatriotsPittsburgh SteelersOakland RaidersNew England PatriotsNew England Patriots
NFC ChampionsDallas CowboysNew York Giants Dallas CowboysDallas CowboysDallas CowboysGreen Bay Packers
Sleeper (Team)Philadelphia EaglesNew York GiantsCincinnati BengalsHouston TexansOakland RaidersOakland Raiders
Leading PasserAaron RodgersPhilip RiversDrew BreesMatt RyanTom BradyAaron Rodgers
Leading RusherLe'Veon BellEzekiel ElliottEzekiel ElliottLe'Veon BellEzekiel ElliottDavid Johnson
Leading ReceiverMichael ThomasOdell Beckham Jr.Antonio BrownAmari CooperAntonio BrownJulio Jones
Rookie SleeperDalvin CookD'Onta ForemanSamaje PerineEvan EngramKareem HuntO.J. Howard
Rookie BustCorey DavisJohn RossCorey DavisMike WilliamsO.J. HowardChristian McCaffrey
Fantasy SleeperAustin HooperSamaje PerineAndy DaltonAdrian PetersonAdrian PetersonBlake Bortles
Fantasy BustMarshawn LynchJay AjayiDeMarco MurrayDeAndre HopkinsOdell Beckham Jr.Sammy Watkins
Impact InjuryCarson PalmerEli ManningTom BradyGiovani BernardCam NewtonSammy Watkins
Comeback PlayerKeenan AllenDez BryantMartavis BryantA.J. GreenAdrian PetersonRob Gronkowski
First QB BenchedJosh McCownTrevor SiemianTom SavageMike GlennonJosh McCownJosh McCown
TD VultureD'Onta ForemanSamaje PerineDerrick HenryJonathan StewartJeremy HillTevin Coleman
Favorite Fantasy DSTKansas City ChiefsJacksonville JaguarsDenver BroncosDenver BroncosDenver BroncosNew England Patriots
Best HandcuffSamaje PerineTevin ColemanDerrick HenryDerrick HenryDarren McFaddenTevin Coleman
1st Time 30+ TD PassesMarcus MariotaKirk CousinsJameis WinstonJameis WinstonJameis WinstonJameis Winston
1st Time 10+ TD (RB)Jay AjayiLeonard FournetteJay AjayiChristian McCafferyMike GillisleeLeonard Founette
1st Time 10+ TD (WR)Michael ThomasMichael ThomasMichael ThomasT.Y. Hilton Pierre GarconMichael Thomas
1st Time 80+ RecsDavante AdamsJohn BrownTyreek HillTerrelle PryorAdam ThielenDonte Moncrief
Funny Team NameGoff BallsHide and ZekeValyrian SteelersJacking Goff to Gurley PicturesPhish and ChipsDrinkin' Fortes
       
PredictionsNate MillerMatt SelzDan MalinJustin VreelandSteve PimentalJames Grande
AFC ChampionsOakland RaidersNew England PatriotsNew England PatriotsNew England PatriotsPittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh Steelers
NFC ChampionsAtlanta FalconsDallas CowboysGreen Bay PackersSeattle SeahawksPgreen Bay PackersGreen Bay Packers
Sleeper (Team)Minnesota VikingsTampa Bay BuccaneersTennessee TitansJacksonville JaguarsBuffalo BillsNew York Giants
Leading PasserEli ManningTom BradyAaron RodgersAndrew LuckDrew BreesAaron Rodgers
Leading RusherLeSean McCoyEzekiel ElliottLe'Veon BellEzekiel ElliottLe'Veon BellEzekiel Elliott
Leading ReceiverJulio JonesOdell Beckham Jr.Julio JonesT.Y. HiltonA.J. GreenJulio Jones
Rookie SleeperDavid NjokuKareem HuntDonnel PumphreyCooper KuppMack HollinsWayne Gallman
Rookie BustJoe MixonCorey DavisMike WilliamsDalvin CookO.J. HowardMitchell Trubisky
Fantasy SleeperRobert WoodsTy MontgomeryQuincy EnunwaThomas RawlsJoe WilliamsMarcus Mariota
Fantasy BustDoug BaldwinAlshon JefferyOdell Beckham Jr.Julian EdelmanDeMarco MurrayPaul Perkins
Impact InjuryAndrew LuckJordan ReedRussell WilsonChristian McCaffreyTyler EifertJarvis Landry
Comeback PlayerJeremy MaclinKeenan AllenKeenan AllenMartavis BryantAdrian PetersonJ.J. Watt
First QB BenchedCody KesslerTrevor SiemianSam BradfordAlex SmithJosh McCownTyrod Taylor
TD VultureMike GillisleeLeGarrette BlountMike GillisleeJeremy HillTerrance WestWayne Gallman
Favorite Fantasy DSTKansas City ChiefsHouston TexansNew England PatriotsJacksonville JaguarsDenver BroncosDenver Broncos
Best HandcuffTevin ColemanDwayne AllenSamaje PerineDerrick HenryD'Onta ForemanTevin Coleman
1st Time 30+ TD PassesRyan TannehillJameis WinstonJameis WinstonJameis WinstonKirk CousinsMarcus Mariota
1st Time 10+ TD (RB)Mike GillisleeLe'Veon BellJordan HowardMike GillisleeJay AjayiJay Ajayi
1st Time 10+ TD (WR)Michael ThomasBrandin CooksMartavis BryantKelvin BenjaminMichael ThomasDonte Moncrief
1st Time 80+ RecsTyreek HillDeVante ParkerDavante AdamsTerrelle Pryor Sr.Tyreek HillWillie Snead
Funny Team NameFresh Kizer RollsBortles?...Bortles?...Anyone?Where My Lacy Gone?You Play To Win The GameDalvin & the ChipmunksWatt Me Whip, Watt Me JJ
       
PredictionsColby ConwayMichael A. SteinIvar AndersonBen ScherrKenneth LeNick Berns
AFC ChampionsOakland RaidersNew England PatriotsNew England PatriotsOakland RaidersNew England PatriotsPittsburgh Steelers
NFC ChampionsAtlanta FalconsNew York GiantsDallas CowboysDallas CowboysGreen Bay PackersDallas Cowboys
Sleeper (Team)Houston TexansTampa Bay BuccaneersKansas City ChiefsCincinnati BengalsNew York GiantsBaltimore Ravens
Leading PasserAndrew LuckDrew BreesDrew BreesDrew BreesAaron RodgersJameis Winston
Leading RusherDavid JohnsonEzekiel ElliottLe'Veon BellEzekiel ElliottLe'Veon BellJay Ajayi
Leading ReceiverA.J. GreenMike EvansAntonio BrownAntonio BrownJulio JonesMike Evans
Rookie SleeperEvan EngramMike WilliamsJake ButtMike WilliamsCooper KuppIsaiah McKenzie
Rookie BustChristian McCaffreyDeshaun WatsonEvan EngramJuju Smith-SchusterJoe MixonJoe Mixon
Fantasy SleeperJonathan StewartCarlos HydeDoug BaldwinZach MillerTyler BoydKareem Hunt
Fantasy BustLatavius MurrayJay AjayiCarlos HydeAlshon JefferyMarshawn LynchRandall Cobb
Impact InjuryCam NewtonLe'Veon BellJordan ReedTevin ColemanBen RoethlisbergerEzekiel Elliott
Comeback PlayerKeenan AllenTodd GurleyJ.J. WattAdrian PetersonAdrian PetersonKeenan Allen
First QB BenchedTom SavageAndy DaltonMike GlennonTrevor SiemianJosh McCownJared Goff
TD VultureD'Onta ForemanMike GillisleeJohn KuhnJeremy LangfordJamaal WilliamsRex Burkhead
Favorite Fantasy DSTHouston TexansDenver BroncosArizona CardinalsKansas City ChiefsDenver BroncosPhiladelphia Eagles
Best HandcuffDerrick HenryTevin ColemanChris IvoryTevin ColemanJonathan WilliamsKareem Hunt
1st Time 30+ TD PassesKirk CousinsMarcus MariotaJameis WinstonMarcus MariotaJared GoffJameis Winston
1st Time 10+ TD (RB)Mike GillisleeCarlos HydeMike GillisleeJordan HowardLeonard FournetteRobert Kelley
1st Time 10+ TD (WR)Brandin CooksMichael ThomasDoug BaldwinWillie SneadTerrelle PryorWillie Snead
1st Time 80+ RecsTerrelle PryorTyreek HillKeenan AllenTyreek HillTerrelle PryorDonte Moncrief
Funny Team NameWatson Your Wallet?Carlos Hyde Your Wife & KidsKearses! Foiled Again!Forgetting Brandon MarshallKupp of Joe Mixon's UrineGoodell for Nothing