Who’s ready for some bold fantasy football predictions?

As Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season rapidly approaches, most of you are settling into or completing your fantasy football drafts. We appreciate you picking up a copy of our Fantasy Football Draft Guide. We hope you’ve not only enjoyed the array of strategy articles and player rankings, but also are making full use of the Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet. We hope you’ve learned a lot, tool

Research is always important, but so is figuring out which fantasy football analysts you align with most. Most sites will have their people plant their flag on a player or two, you’ll read about it and then….it’s gone. There’s no accountability.

Here at Fantasy Alarm, we not only plant our flags, but we keep them handy all year long so there’s 100% transparency for all of our hits and misses. This includes our bold predictions. 

What makes a fantasy football prediction a bold one?

We admit, it’s hard to measure when someone’s take becomes a bold fantasy football prediction. Hot takes for the sake of being controversial aren’t what we’re about, so rest assured, while the FA Staff had fun with the bold predictions below, we still stand by them.

If nothing else, our fantasy football bold predictions are THOROUGH. You can see all of our predictions for the biggest fantasy football performers, sleepers, booms, busts, comebacks, handcuffs, passing leaders, rushing leaders, and even TD vultures.

Think of this as each FA  analyst putting an exclamation point on the player rankings and fantasy predictions they’ve been making throughout the preseason. That even incudes each team member’s favorite funny fantasy football team name!

So, without further ado, we present to you the FA Staff’s bold fantasy football predictions for the 2023 NFL season. 

 

Predictions

Howard BenderJon ImpembaJames GrandeAndrew CooperBritt FlinnColby Conway

AFC Champions

Miami DolphinsCincinnati BengalsBaltimore RavensLos Angeles ChargersNew York JetsBuffalo Bills

NFC Champions

San Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ersMinnesota VikingsDallas CowboysDallas CowboysPhiladelphia Eagles

Sleeper (Team)

Atlanta FalconsLos Angeles ChargersCleveland BrownsNew England PatriotsAtlanta FalconsMiami Dolphins

Leading Passer

Justin HerbertJustin HerbertKirk CousinsJustin HerbertJustin HerbertJustin Herbert

Leading Rusher

Nick ChubbDerrick HenryMiles SandersNick ChubbNick ChubbNick Chubb

Leading Receiver

Ja'Marr ChaseJustin JeffersonJustin JeffersonTyreek HillGarrett WilsonCooper Kupp

Rookie Sleeper

Jalin HyattJalin HyattJordan AddisonRashee RiceJonathan MingoPuka Nacua

Rookie Bust

Jahmyr GibbsBryce YoungJaxon Smith-NjigbaMichael MayerDe'Von AchaneKendre Miller

Fantasy Sleeper

Courtland SuttonCourtland SuttonSkyy Moore Tank BigsbyNico Collins

Fantasy Bust

Austin EkelerDeebo SamuelChris Olave Jaxon Smith-NjigbaDJ Moore

Impact Injury

Amon-Ra St. BrownMike WilliamsKenneth WalkerStefon DiggsAlexander MattisonJ.K. Dobbins

Comeback Player

Tua TagovailoaJavonte WilliamsDamar HamlinMichael ThomasDamar HamlinTua Tagovailoa

First QB Benched

Sam HowellBaker MayfieldBrock PurdySam HowellBaker MayfieldSam Howell

TD Vulture

Tank BigsbyAJ DillonDamien HarrisD'Onta ForemanEzekiel ElliottDamien Harris

Favorite Fantasy DST

Miami DolphinsPhiladelphia EaglesNew York JetsNew England PatriotsDallas CowboysPhiladelphia Eagles

Best Handcuff

Tyler AllgeierZach CharbonnetZach CharbonnetTyler AllgeierTyler AllgeierTyler Allgeier

1st Time 30+ TD Passes

Tua TagovailoaTua TagovailoaTua TagovailoaTrevor LawrenceTua TagovailoaTrevor Lawrence

1st Time 10+ TD (RB)

Bijan RobinsonRhamondre StevensonBijan RobinsonDavid MontgomeryRhamondre StevensonBijan Robinson

1st Time 10+ TD (WR)

Amari CooperChris OlaveDeVonta SmithAmari CooperJaylen WaddleAmon-Ra St. Brown

1st Time 80+ Recs

Chris OlaveChris OlaveJordan AddisonTee HigginsJerry JeudyChris Olave

Funny Team Name

Ayuhuasca DreamzStraight Cash HomiesWatt Me Whip, Watt Me JJFlowers For AllgeiernonCabernet or Charbonnet?Oh Saquon You See

 

      

Predictions

Justin VreelandDan ServodidioKevin TompkinsDan MalinJustin FenstermanMatt Selz

AFC Champions

Kansas City ChiefsBuffalo BillsBuffalo BillsCincinnati BengalsKansas City ChiefsKansas City Chiefs

NFC Champions

San Francisco 49ersPhiladelphia EaglesPhiladelphia EaglesSan Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ersNew Orleans Saints

Sleeper (Team)

Jacksonville JaguarsJacksonville JaguarsPittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh SteelersCleveland BrownsNew York Giants

Leading Passer

Patrick MahomesJustin HerbertJustin HerbertPatrick MahomesJustin HerbertPatrick Mahomes

Leading Rusher

Jonathan TaylorBijan RobinsonBijan RobinsonNick ChubbNick ChubbSaquon Barkley

Leading Receiver

Justin JeffersonDavante AdamsTyreek HillTyreek HillJustin JeffersonCooper Kupp

Rookie Sleeper

Jayden ReedTank BigsbyMarvin MimsJohn MetchieTank BigsbyDalton Kincaid

Rookie Bust

Rashee RiceAnthony RichardsonC.J. StroudAnthony RichardsonJaxon Smith-NjigbaBijan Robinson

Fantasy Sleeper

Malik DavisK.J. OsbornSam HowellKenny PickettMiles SandersNew Orleans Saints DST

Fantasy Bust

DJ MooreSaquon BarkleyNajee HarrisJonathan TaylorDeebo SamuelMiles Sanders

Impact Injury

Darren WallerLamar JacksonNot a doctor!Kenneth WalkerCam AkersBreece Hall

Comeback Player

Calvin RidleyCalvin RidleyJavonte WilliamsTua TagovailoaDeshaun WatsonCooper Kupp

First QB Benched

Baker MayfieldSam HowellDesmond RidderMac JonesBaker MayfieldBaker Mayfield

TD Vulture

David MontgomeryEzekiel ElliottTank BigsbyDavid MontgomeryTank BigsbyElijah Mitchell

Favorite Fantasy DST

New Orleans SaintsNew England PatriotsDallas CowboysPhiladelphia EaglesSan Francisco 49ersNew Orleans Saints

Best Handcuff

Malik DavisJaylen WarrenJaylen WarrenBrian Robinson/Antonio GibsonSamaje PerineElijah Mitchell

1st Time 30+ TD Passes

Trevor LawrenceJustin FieldsTua TagovailoaTrevor LawrenceTrevor LawrenceTrevor Lawrence

1st Time 10+ TD (RB)

David MontgomeryAlexander MattisonRhamondre StevensonRhamondre StevensonAJ DillonDameon Pierce

1st Time 10+ TD (WR)

Kadarius ToneyDeVonta SmithGarrett WilsonJaylen WaddleKeenan AllenDeVonta Smith

1st Time 80+ Recs

Christian WatsonDrake LondonJordan AddisonTee HigginsChris OlaveChristian Watson

Funny Team Name

Bijan MustardJust the Tua UsShenauilt That Into YouBoston Scott Paper CompanyPeaches & HerbertBetting on Ridley

 

      

Predictions

Joe GallinaIvar AndersonHenry WilsonRay KuhnChris MoraisEdward Raus

AFC Champions

Baltimore RavensCincinnati BengalsLos Angeles ChargersCincinnati BengalsCincinnati BengalsBuffalo Bills

NFC Champions

San Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ersChicago BearsPhiladelphia EaglesSan Francisco 49ersPhiladelphia Eagles

Sleeper (Team)

Atlanta FalconsDetroit LionsIndianapolis ColtsCleveland BrownsNew York JetsPittsburgh Steelers

Leading Passer

Aaron RodgersPatrick MahomesTrevor LawrenceJustin HerbertJalen HurtsJustin Herbert

Leading Rusher

Bijan RobinsonNick ChubbTony PollardNick ChubbAustin EkelerNick Chubb

Leading Receiver

Garrett WilsonJustin JeffersonGarrett WilsonTyreek HillTyreek HillJa'Marr Chase

Rookie Sleeper

Jalin HyattSam LaPortaBryce YoungZay FlowersAnthony RichardsonJayden Reed

Rookie Bust

De'Von AchaneC.J. StroudJahmyr GibbsZach CharbonnetC.J. StroudJaxon Smith-Njigba

Fantasy Sleeper

Elijah MooreChigoziem OkonkwoRashaad PennyGeorge PickensBijan RobinsonJordan Love

Fantasy Bust

Jonathan TaylorJameson WilliamsAmari CooperCooper KuppAaron RodgersTravis Etienne

Impact Injury

Lamar JacksonAaron RodgersSaquon Barkley.Jonathan TaylorJoe BurrowsTua Tagovailoa

Comeback Player

Odell BeckhamRussell WilsonDeAndre HopkinsRussell WilsonKyle PittsLamar Jackson

First QB Benched

Ryan TannehillBrock PurdyRyan TannehillMac JonesC.J. StroudMac Jones

TD Vulture

Damien HarrisJahmyr GibbsCam AkersDavid MontgomeryEzekiel ElliottDamien Harris

Favorite Fantasy DST

San Francisco 49ersPittsburgh SteelersDallas CowboysSan Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ers

Best Handcuff

AJ DillonJahmyr GibbsJaylen WarrenSamaje PerineDalvin CookTyjae Spears

1st Time 30+ TD Passes

Trevor LawrenceJared GoffTua TagovailoaTrevor LawrenceJustin FieldsTrevor Lawrence

1st Time 10+ TD (RB)

Tank BigsbyTony PollardAlexander MattisonKenneth WalkerBijan RobinsonTony Pollard

1st Time 10+ TD (WR)

Christian KirkDiontae JohnsonChris OlaveCeeDee LambGarrett WilsonBrandon Aiyuk

1st Time 80+ Recs

Terry McLaurinChris OlaveDrake LondonBrandon AiyukChris OlaveChris Olave

Funny Team Name

Tua Infinity and BijanAaron It OutBijan MustardHoney Bijan28-3 LeadPitts & Giggles

There you have it! Our collective flag plants and bold predictions are etched in stone for the 2023 fantasy football season.

Who do you agree with most? Which bold predictions do you think are TOO bold? Give us a shout on Twitter or in our Discord server and join the bold take banter!

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