If you are filling out your lineups this morning, especially for tournaments in DFS contests, I’ve been writing 10 bold predictions each week this season, which are something the general public would give less than a 10% shot of happening, but I put it at 25% or higher. My goal this season was to nail 30% of these calls, and thus far, I’m beyond that mark. After hitting 3 out of 10 in Week 6, I had to post last week’s on Twitter without an article because I was under the weather. I succeeded in 3 more out of 1o, which didn’t help me extend my lead over the goal, but kept me at 36% on the year. Even if I go 0 for 10 this week, I’d still be at 31% but now I’m trying to push for that 40% mark. Let’s go!
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#10 Mitch Trubisky will be a top 5 fantasy QB again
In case you haven’t noticed, Trubisky has been sensational over his past three weeks in fantasy, averaging 34 fantasy points per game and virtually lapping the field. If you thought Patrick Mahomes, first three weeks were a hot start, consider that he was the #2 fantasy QB in that time while Mitch is #1 by a full 6 points over the same sample size. You ought to play him regardless until he slows down because he is essentially giving fantasy owners a free passing touchdown and a half by his rushing yards alone.
Final Prediction: 321 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INT, 73 rushing yards, 1 TD
#9 Derek Carr will be a top 12 QB this week
If the season ended today, Derek Carr would have the 2nd best single-season completion percentage of all-time. His strength of secondary so far has been the 3rd most difficult in football. Both of these are indications that there are better days ahead for Carr even if he did lose his “#1 receiver” in Amari Cooper. He will post big fantasy weeks here and there and I’m putting my money down on this week versus a shoddy Colts’ defense.
Final Prediction: 358 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 INT
#8 Phillip Lindsay will be a top 5 running back this week
The Broncos have ruled Royce Freeman out for week 8 and while Booker will definitely be involved, we are almost certainly looking at Lindsay’s biggest workload of the season. He is an exceptional athlete and has excelled with his opportunities so far so I’m expecting him to put up big numbers versus a Chiefs’ defense that has struggled this season. You might think the game script is not ideal. but Lindsay is heavily involved in the passing game so whatever the score, he will be on the field and getting work.
Final Prediction: 17 carries, 110 yards, 1 TD, 6 receptions, 65 yards
#7 Raheem Mostert will finish as a top 20 running back this week
It seems as though Matt Breida is going to end up playing in this one, but that doesn’t quite mean he will be the starter, nor get anywhere close to starter-type work. It wouldn’t make sense for the lowly-49ers to risk a career-altering injury to a useful future piece, so my bet is that Mostert once again leads the team in work. He has vastly outperformed Alfred Morris and this week will go up against the number one worst run defense in the NFL in what may be the 49ers best game script all season for a running back.
Final Prediction: 15 carries, 101 yards, 1 TD, 2 receptions, 14 yards
#6 DeSean Jackson will finish as a top 15 wide receiver this week
Jackson is a boom or bust receiver by nature, and while he has been more consistent so far this year, it has still reliant on big plays. I’m expecting another one or two long receptions this week when the Bucs take on the Bengals. Cincy hasn’t been all that good through the air, but especially on the right side of the field and specifically on deep balls to that side. That just so happens to be where D-Jax makes his money so look for another 60-yard score from him in Week 8.
Final Prediction: 5 receptions, 122 yards, 1 TD
#5 Geronimo Allison will end up a top 20 receiver this week
Allison is going to be active for the Packers game against the Rams this week which means he is, of course, the number two receiver in an Aaron Rodgers‘ offense that is the biggest underdog in his career. That obviously will lead to many passes and you can expect Allison to see more than his fair share of targets. So far this year, he has more fantasy points per game that WR1s like Keenan Allen and Stefon Diggs. I don’t see that as a fluke, but more of a sign of what is to come.
Final Prediction: 7 receptions, 74 yards, 1 TD
#4 Anthony Miller will be a top 30 wideout this week
With Allen Robinson likely to miss this game, Miller will be much more involved this week. In fact, he was expected to have a much larger role in the preseason, but an injury slowed his development. Now that he is back involved and with a larger target share expected this week, I’m expecting the breakout to begin.
Final Prediction: 5 receptions, 78 yards, 1 TD
#3 Devin Funchess will not be a top 40 receiver this week
Funchess has been useful this season nearly each and every week, but if you look at Carolina’s schedule, it may be the easiest in the league thus far. In Week 8, we get a different story with Carolina taking on what may be the toughest secondary in the league. I’m expecting him to struggle with Jimmy Smith in coverage opposite of him. His day will likely be touchdown or bust.
Final Prediction: 4 receptions, 37 yards
#2 George Kittle won’t finish as a top 10 tight end this week
Everyone is excited about Kittle teaming up with C.J. Bethard as so far it has worked out pretty well, but the Cardinals have been excellent versus tight ends over the past few years and Kittle just isn’t getting that top-5 tight end volume share to warrant ranking him there every week. Plus Arizona plays one of the slowest paces in football so the 49ers likely won’t run anywhere near as many plays as usual.
Final Prediction: 3 receptions, 42 yards
#1 The New York Jets’ DST will be a top 10 fantasy unit this week
Although I love Mitch Trubisky and Anthony Miller this week, it doesn’t mean I can’t also play the defense opposing them. Rather, I think both can work as Mitch will pile up yards on the ground once again, but is prone to turnovers. Even if Chicago scores 30 points, a few turnovers and a D/ST touchdown would more than do the trick.
Final Prediction: 30 points allowed, 2 sacks, 2 INT, 1 FR, 1 TD
**Bonus Super Duper Bold Prediction**
Trenton Cannon will finish as a top 20 running back this week
With Bilal Powell out for the season, many are expecting Isaiah Crowell to fill in all his production and become a full workhorse back. While that is a possibility, it seems more likely that Cannon will get the majority of third down and passing situation work. There should be plenty of that in this game as the Jets trail in the majority of potential game scripts. Plus, Sam Darnold will be under pressure most of the game and likely checking down often.
Final Prediction: 4 carries, 11 yards, 7 receptions, 65 yards, 1 TD
Thanks for reading and happy football season! 7 carries, 22 yards, 5 receptions, 63 yards, 1 TD
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