Alright here it is, my big preseason prediction post. Let’s juts get into it. First up are my Vanguard players. Players in my van, guys I’ll ride or die with until the end (of the fantasy football season)
Vangaurd Players
1. Michael Pittman Jr. (36.3)
2. George Kittle (42.3)
3. Marquise Brown (60.7)
4. Clyde Edwards-Helaire (66.7)
5. Juju Smith-Schuster (69.7)
6. Rashod Bateman (82.0)
7. Brandon Aiyuk (96.3)
8. Chris Olave (116.0)
9. Pat Freiermuth (122.3)
10. Isaiah Spiller (135.7)
11. Tua Tagovailoa (QB16)
Deeper Sleepers
1. Rondale Moore (155.6)
2. Kenneth Gainwell (155.0)
3. Tyler Allgeier (163.0)
4. DJ Chark Jr. (163.7)
5. Trevor Lawrence (QB19)
6. Romeo Doubs (177.0)
7. Jameis Winston (QB23)
8. Jared Goff (QB26)
9. Nico Collins (225.5)
10. Austin Hooper (228.3)
11. Eno Benjamin (268.3)
12. Kyren Williams (241.0)
13. Mike Davis (254.0)
14. Marcus Mariota (QB32) / Desmond Ridder (QB33)
15. Kendrick Bourne (266.5)
Some that didn’t make the cut but I still like.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (327.5), Laviska Shenault Jr. (256.5), David Bell (226.5), Alec Pierce (187.5), Wan'Dale Robinson (209.5), Hassan Haskins (210.5), Marvin Jones Jr. (203.0), Hayden Hurst (219.0).
Preseason Standings
An “*” means that I think they will make the playoffs.
AFC North
1. Ravens: 14-3*
2. Bengals: 11-6*
3. Browns: 8-9
4. Steelers: 7-10
AFC West
1. Chiefs: 12-5*
2. Chargers: 12-5*
3. Broncos: 10-7
4. Raiders: 6-11
AFC South
1. Colts: 12-5*
2. Titans: 9-8
3. Jaguars: 6-11
4. Texans: 3-14
AFC East
1. Dolphins: 12-5*
2. Bills: 11-6*
3. Patriots: 7-10
4. Jets: 4-13
NFC East
1. Eagles: 11-6*
2. Football Team: 9-8
3. Cowboys: 7-10
4. Giants: 5-12
NFC North
1. Packers: 12-5*
2. Vikings: 11-6*
3. Lions: 6-11
4. Bears: 3-13
NFC West
1. Rams: 12-5*
2. Cardinals: 9-8*
3. 49ers: 8-9
4. Seahawks: 2-15
NFC South
1. Saints: 10-7*
2. Buccaneers: 10-7*
3. Panthers: 8-9
4. Falcons: 5-12
Playoff Teams
Ravens: 14-3*
Bengals: 11-6*
Chargers: 12-5*
Chiefs: 12-5*
Colts: 12-5*
Dolphins: 12-5*
Bills: 11-6*
Eagles: 11-6*
Packers: 12-5*
Vikings: 11-6*
Rams: 12-5*
Cardinals: 9-8*
Saints: 10-7*
Buccaneers: 10-7*
Super Bowl
Ravens vs. Packers
Winner: Ravens
2022 Accolades
MVP: Joe Burrow (QB, CIN)
Super Bowl MVP: Lamar Jackson (QB, BAL)
Offensive Player of the Year: Justin Jefferson (WR, MIN)
Defensive Player of the Year: Khalil Mack (LAC)
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Chris Olave (WR, NO)
Defensive Rookie of the Year: George Karlaftis (DE, KC)
Comeback Player of the Year: Jameis Winston (QB, NO)
Coach of the Year: Nathaniel Hackett (HC, DEN)
2022 Football Bold Predictions
1. George Pickens will lead the Steelers in receiving yards.
2. Trevor Lawrence throws for over 30 TDs and less than 10.5 Ints.
3. MIA has the best record in the NFL and is the number 1 seed in the AFC.
4. DET wins more than 8 games and makes the playoffs.
5. Desmond Ridder starts more games than Marcus Mariota.
6. Kadarious Toney finishes top 2 in the NFC East for receiving yards.
7. Clyde Edwards Helaire has more than 1,300 total yards (receiving/rushing together).
8. NE loses double digit games.
9. TEN will have a top 5 defense and win the division.
10. SEA or CHI have the worst record in the NFL and combine for less than 5.5 wins.
2022 Fantasy Bold Predictions
1. Kyle Pitts will be a first round pick this time next year after his 1,000 yards and 8 TD plus season
2. Gabriel Davis will be lucky to finish as WR36, he will be worse
3. Saquon Barkley and Deandre Swift will finish as top 5 RBs
4. Rashod Bateman and Jerry Juedy will all finish as top 16 WRs this year
5. Sky Moore and Chris Olave each outperform their ADP by at least 15 spots
6. I've never been a Brandon Aiyuk fan but he will finish at WR24 or better (bold but his floor is WR3)
7. Julio Jones will finish closer to AJ Green than to Robert Woods, Chase Claypool, Tyler Boyd and other WRs in his area.
8. Dak Prescott won't finish as a QB1 (Top 12)
9. AJ Dillion finishes as a top 12RB and will have 40 catches
10. Isiah Spiller will be more involved than people think and will have at least 6 games of RB2 or RB1 finishes.
2022 Busts and Breakouts
Breakouts
1. Tua Tagovailoa (QB16)
2. Jameis Winston (QB23)
3. Daniel Jones (QB27)
4. Clyde Edwards-Helaire (29.0)
5. Cordarrelle Patterson (30.0)
6. Kenneth Gainwell (42.5)
7. Marquise Brown (25.0)
8. Allen Robinson II (28.0)
9. Rashod Bateman (35.0)
10. Kadarius Toney (44.5)
11. Chris Olave (44.0)
12. Cole Kmet (12.0)
13. Pat Freiermuth (12.5)
Busts
1. Dak Prescott (QB8)
2. Justin Fields (QB17)
3. Cam Akers (15.0)
4. Travis Etienne Jr. (19.5)
5. Devin Singletary (26.5)
6. Aaron Jones (13.5)
7. A.J. Brown (9.5)
8. Diontae Johnson (16.0)
9. Chris Godwin (23.0)
10. Dalton Schultz (6.5)
11. Dawson Knox (10.0)
12. DAL (6.4)