There are a few guys in this business that actually throw themselves out there for everyone else to see. I don’t always agree with these guys, but overall they are thoroughly entertaining and, at the very least, accept a little responsibility for their predictions. They don’t just throw out guys like Brandon Marshall and Marshawn Lynch as sleepers – they say things that have everyone in the game second guessing them, saying “no way”, and writing them hate mail that insists they are crazy. But I love it. I love when guys feel something and then put it out before the season begins. On the other hand, I hate when guys claim “I was saying that in the pre-season” without anything to back it up.

Well, as the season moves forward in fantasy football, I’m hoping to quote this article now and again to prove my predictions true. As crazy as some may seem, here they are for all to see. That’s right – 50 big ones for you, you, you, and you. Read my list, check it twice, some of it’s naughty but most of it’s nice…

50 Predictions that Have a GOOD Chance of Coming True

1. Ricky Williams will have more fantasy points than Ronnie Brown.
2. Ronnie Brown will still have 1000+ total yards from scrimmage.
3. Brett Favre will throw multiple touchdowns in each of his first three games.
4. Shaunna Alexander and Michael Strahan will start a boy-band named, “The Gap-Tooth Goons”
5. Darren McFadden will rush for over 1100 yards and be a top 15 fantasy running back.
6. Rashard Mendenhall will rack up more fantasy points than Willie Parker – neither will be Top 15 backs.
7. Josh Morgan will finish the season with more fantasy points than Shaun McDonald and Mike Furrey put together – thank you Mike Martz.
8. Despite the recent DeSean Jackson hype, Eddie Royal will lead all rookie receivers in the fantasy realm.
9. If they play the same amount of games (no injuries), Michael Turner will have more rushing yards than LaDainian Tomlinson in 2008.
10. Tom Brady won’t throw more than 35 touchdowns this season.
11. Calvin Johnson will eclipse these numbers, 80 catches – 1200 yards – 10 touchdowns (ps: pick him).
12. Chris Simms will be a starter before the season is over – somewhere not in Tampa.
13. Devin Hester will score double digit touchdowns for the Bears.
14. Kyle Orton will be a Top 10 fantasy quarterback in Week 1 against the Colts.
15. Marion Barber will be a Top 3 fantasy running back.
16. Steve Smith will have at least 3 multi-touchdown games, eclipse 1100 yards, and easily get into the double digit touchdown category.
17. Deion Branch will play in at least 12 games and finish in the Top 30 amongst fantasy receivers.
18. Chris Perry (if you can risk picking the walking wounded) is a great late round pick. He’ll have 1300+ yards from scrimmage and score 7+ touchdowns.
19. Drew Brees will lead the league in touchdown passes.
20. (Two of Three) Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, and Tom Brady will miss at least one football game due to injuries.
21. Thomas Jones will prove to be a better fantasy player than Willie Parker, Reggie Bush, Willis McGahee, and Brandon Jacobs.
22. Jericho Cotchery will be a Top 14 fantasy receiver.
23. Antonio Gates will be the top scoring fantasy tight end – don’t believe the bad hype.
24. Phillip Rivers will throw more touchdown passes than Eli Manning (less interceptions too).
25. Chris Johnson will lead the Titans in yards (receiving and rushing combined).
26. Chris Johnson is the NFL’s version of Usain Bolt.
27. One of the following 6 teams will make the playoffs – Dolphins, Raiders, Bears, Falcons, Cardinals, Rams.
28. Frank Gore will eclipse 1,500 total yards, 70 receptions, and score 10+ touchdowns.
29. Kurt Warner will be a Top 10 fantasy quarterback.
30. Maurice Morris will be a better fantasy back than Julius Jones.
31. Larry Johnson will rush for 1,300+ yards and score 12+ touchdowns.
32. Plaxico Burress will play in less than 11 games.
33. The Giants will finish the season under .500.
34. Chris Taylor will lead the Houston Texans in rushing yards and scores.
35. Anthony Gonzalez will have a similar year (give or take a few fantasy points) to Brandon Stokely a few years ago when he played with the Colts – 1077 yards, 68 catches, 10 touchdowns.
36. During the fantasy playoffs (week’s 14-16) Adrian Peterson (Vikings) will have more yards and touchdowns than any other running back.
37. The Patriots will win 13 games during the regular season.
38. Ryan Torrain will start at least 5 games for the Broncos later this season.
39. Chad Johnson will lead the NFL in receiving yards despite his shoulder ouchy.
40. Vince Young will throw more touchdowns than interceptions.
41. Lee Evans will score 10+ touchdowns.
42. Bernard Berrien will have his best receiving totals of his career – yards, catches, and touchdowns.
43. Wes Welker won’t match last season’s totals, he’ll eclipse them – (yards and touchdowns for sure).
44. Ben Watson will be a Top 12 tight end.
45. Four rookie running backs will rush for over 1000 yards (I’m thinking Darren McFadden, Chris Johnson, Matt Forte, and Kevin Smith – but keep your eye on Ryan Torrain, Jonathan Stewart, and Rashard Mendenhall.
46. The Eagles will not have a 1000 yard receiver – but they’ll still win 10 games.
47. Donovan McNabb will be a Top 5 fantasy quarterback.
48. Jake Delhomme will finish in the Top 8 amongst QBs.
49. Leon Washington will score at least 6 touchdowns while having at least 3 games with 100+ yards (receiving and rushing combined)
50. Barrack Obama will become president in one of the most lopsided elections in recent history.

There you have it, dig it, disagree with it, recognize it – just get ready for me to gloat when prediction becomes truth – I’ll keep tabs so you don’t have to!