Fantasy Football 2024 draft prep: FFT bold predictions include Caleb Williams setting records, more

The objective of every Fantasy analyst is accuracy but winning your league isn’t just about predicting the most likely outcome for any given player. Winning in Fantasy leagues comes down to a few players who break the mold in any given season and return so much value that they become league-winning draft picks. You’ve heard the moniker – you don’t want to lose your league in the first round. This piece is not about locating the safest first-round draft picks. This piece is about locating the breakouts, the unexpected, and the league-winning picks. These are bold predictions and they won’t all come true, but the ones that do hit will determine the outcome of your league. They could be the difference between winning a championship. So let’s go bold!

Adam Aizer

Derrick Henry will be one of the biggest busts in Fantasy

A 30-year-old running back with 2,030 career carries and no more than 33 catches in a season, what could go wrong? While Henry could very well lead the NFL in rushing touchdowns, he needs to score a lot to be worth his draft price. If he disappoints with touchdowns, there may not be much to fall back on in 0.5 or full PPR leagues. And oh by the way, he’s 30 years old!

Malik Nabers will be a Top 12 WR

Odell Beckham, Kelvin Benjamin, Mike Evans, A.J. Brown, and Jaylen Waddle have had productive rookie seasons with iffy quarterback play. Nabers’ QB play may be worse than all of them, but his talent is undeniable and he should dominate targets for the Giants. His ability after the catch might make him QB-proof on his way to a standout rookie season.

Chris Godwin outscores Mike Evans in PPR

It took the entire Fantasy community yelling “HEY! PUT CHRIS GODWIN IN THE SLOT MORE OFTEN,” for the Bucs to say they’re going to put Chris Godwin in the slot more often. Ok, that’s probably not why it’s happening, but it’s a great development for Fantasy managers. Godwin has serious touchdown regression coming and will be a steal in drafts. Meanwhile, Evans will be 31 years old this season and will likely see a decrease in targets.