5 bold predictions 2025

[The Moz 71]

5.  Philadelphia will miss the playoffs and finish dead last in NFC East.    Saqaun will not play more than 5 games and Hurts will be a bust .  Filthy back to just being filthy.   

4. Return of the Mac .   CMC returns to form one last year and leads San Francisco to another Superbowl appearance having a MVP like year.   Other players like Aiyuk ,and Purdy finish way above projections and Kittles has. career year.   

3. Raiders make the playoffs.   Ashton Jeanty has a 2200 total yard 16 td rookie year and Brock Bowers finishes with top 10 wr numbers.  11 wins for Raiders .

2. Ravens decent into the abyss begins.   Henry's production falls off a cliff and Lamars wear an year finally catches up to him he doesn't play more than half the season.     Ravens finish with 7 wins or less.   Entire roster a fantasy black hole. 

1. New England returns to the playoffs and will be good years to come.   Drake Maye finishes as a top 5 QB  ,  Diggs has a top 10 season and becomes one of biggest draft steals bouncing back from injury.   Henderson has a great rookie year making  Stevenson an afterthought.   New England wins East  over Buffalo with 13 wins.   

 

Adjust rankings accordingly

[GobbleDog 1,002]

Context - Moz posted this at 1 am on a Saturday morning in mid-June clearly drunk out of his mind. 

[JagFan 178]

I got one:

Travis Swift starts identifying as they/them and the NFL bans her because they don’t allow women to play in the NFL.  Gronk comes out of retirement as the Chiefs new starting TE.  Mahomes is so upset he quits.  Aaron Rodgers then cries his way off the Steelers, signs as the Chiefs new QB, and KC wins the #1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft.  Andy Reid is arrested at a downtown Wendy’s for stealing nuggies off other people’s trays.

[weepaws 3,233]

Lions Wr J Williams finishes in the top ten ppr, and produces more ff points then teammate St Brown. 

 

[weepaws 3,233]

Browns rookie Rb Q Judkins is a top ten non ppr 

[weepaws 3,233]

Broncos QB B Nix finishes in the top five in ff in the Qb slot. 

[weepaws 3,233]

No te proves to be worthy of a single digit round pick.  

[LaChup 233]

5 of this year's rookie RBs will be top 10 RBs in next year's redraft leagues.

In no particular order:

Jeanty

Hampton

Henderson

Johnson

Harvey

Honorable mention:

Judkins

Tuten

[JagFan 178]

5 hours ago, weepaws said:

Broncos QB B Nix finishes in the top five in ff in the Qb slot. 

I LOVE this one!  He and Daniels are both going to finish outside the top 15 QBs this year after being over drafted.

[weepaws 3,233]

9 hours ago, JagFan said:

I LOVE this one!  He and Daniels are both going to finish outside the top 15 QBs this year after being over drafted.

No Qb, or Te should be drafted before double digit rounds.  

[TBayXXXVII 2,593]

On 6/14/2025 at 1:34 AM, GobbleDog said:

Context - Moz posted this at 1:00 am on Saturday morning in mid-June clearly drunk out of his mind. 

I've found that the majority of times that people make "Bold" predictions, it's to have absurd takes and not be held accountable for ones they get wrong, but boast for the one or two they get right.

[Ray_T 763]

1 hour ago, TBayXXXVII said:

I've found that the majority of times that people make "Bold" predictions, it's to have absurd takes and not be held accountable for ones they get wrong, but boast for the one or two they get right.

more often than not I've found this to be more of a joke thread myself.   occasionally you will see some serous predictions but there is a lot of nonsense here too.

My recommendation is not to take this thread TOO seriously.

[TBayXXXVII 2,593]

On 6/14/2025 at 8:39 PM, JagFan said:

I LOVE this one!  He and Daniels are both going to finish outside the top 15 QBs this year after being over drafted.

When you posted this, I had to look to see where Nix was bring projected and thinking 'he's being over drafted?'.  I was surprised to see is ADP in the top 10 (8, I think?).  I can see Nix finishing between 10 and 15, but I'd probably draft him around 12 or 13.  Did they really do anything offseason to improve their offense other than a 2nd RB?  I think Daniels pays off unless he gets hurt.

[WhiteWonder 2,836]

On 6/14/2025 at 1:34 AM, GobbleDog said:

Context - Moz posted this at 1:00 am on Saturday morning in mid-June clearly drunk out of his mind. 

Extra context.  Moz hasn't posted prior to this since he stole people's money and vanished from the website 

[makindollaz 51]

@JagFan I’m curious your thoughts on Etienne.

I’m seeing him go in the 8th round or later in 12 team PPR leagues, and I’m thinking he’s worth a 8th rounder if I’ve already taken a couple of RB’s and 2-3 good WR’s.  Still relatively young, contract year, no major injury concern.

[JagFan 178]

19 hours ago, makindollaz said:

@JagFan I’m curious your thoughts on Etienne.

I’m seeing him go in the 8th round or later in 12 team PPR leagues, and I’m thinking he’s worth a 8th rounder if I’ve already taken a couple of RB’s and 2-3 good WR’s.  Still relatively young, contract year, no major injury concern.

For fantasy, I’m staying away from this situation.  The Jags drafted two good RBs in the draft, and Tank has earned his share of the touches, if not more.  I feel like this will be ugly and you’ll have to guess correctly on who’s the one to have that week.  I could be totally wrong.  But he’s certainly worth taking a gamble on if you get him late enough.

[ICEMAN 57]

On 6/14/2025 at 12:11 PM, JagFan said:

I got one:

Travis Swift starts identifying as they/them and the NFL bans her because they don’t allow women to play in the NFL.  Gronk comes out of retirement as the Chiefs new starting TE.  Mahomes is so upset he quits.  Aaron Rodgers then cries his way off the Steelers, signs as the Chiefs new QB, and KC wins the #1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft.  Andy Reid is arrested at a downtown Wendy’s for stealing nuggies off other people’s trays.

I like the cut of your jib there my friend. Kudos!

ICEMAN

[makindollaz 51]

7 hours ago, JagFan said:

For fantasy, I’m staying away from this situation.  The Jags drafted two good RBs in the draft, and Tank has earned his share of the touches, if not more.  I feel like this will be ugly and you’ll have to guess correctly on who’s the one to have that week.  I could be totally wrong.  But he’s certainly worth taking a gamble on if you get him late enough.

Kind of how I feel about the Green Bay WR’s.  There are guys I like individually but too much of a crap shoot on who will be the go to guy week-to-week.

[TBayXXXVII 2,593]

On 7/6/2025 at 6:45 AM, JagFan said:

For fantasy, I’m staying away from this situation.  The Jags drafted two good RBs in the draft, and Tank has earned his share of the touches, if not more.  I feel like this will be ugly and you’ll have to guess correctly on who’s the one to have that week.  I could be totally wrong.  But he’s certainly worth taking a gamble on if you get him late enough.

Two?  They only drafted two.  Are you saying that Allen is "good"?  Is he even going to make the team?  If he does, I don't think you'll have to worry about Etienne, because I don't think all 4 of those guys are going to be on the team.

[GobbleDog 1,002]

On 7/5/2025 at 11:38 AM, makindollaz said:

thoughts on Etienne.

I’m seeing him go in the 8th round or later in 12 team PPR leagues, and I’m thinking he’s worth a 8th rounder if I’ve already taken a couple of RB’s and 2-3 good WR’s.  Still relatively young, contract year, no major injury concern.

Take a gander at Etienne's metrics... ypc, yac, broken tackle rate, yd-over-expectation, etc...  

I'll be drafting the Tank. 

[weepaws 3,233]

2 hours ago, GobbleDog said:

Take a gander at Etienne's metrics... ypc, yac, broken tackle rate, yd-over-expectation, etc...  

I'll be drafting the Tank. 

You’re going to actually draft Tank? You might want to attack Rbs earlier in the draft.  

[GobbleDog 1,002]

4 hours ago, weepaws said:

You’re going to actually draft Tank? You might want to attack Rbs earlier in the draft.  

I foresee Tank as my 4th Rb around the 10th rd. Etienne was former coach Peterson's first draft pick with the Jags and they picked up his 5th year option before last season. Bigsby was vastly outplaying him, yet they kept feeding Etienne touches despite inefficiency - probably because they were so invested. Both the coach and GM were of course fired. The new coach won't have such loyalty. He'll give carries to whoever performs best. At this point, I believe that'll be Bigsby based on his vastly superior metrics to Etienne and likelihood he's better prepared to handle the job over a 4th rd speed rookie. Some Tank metrics:

Tied Derrick Henry for #1 in yds-after-contact / att at 2.8. Playerprofiler ranked his juke rate at #6 in the league. Broken tackle / att  #12. Next Gen Stats yds-over-expect /att #9.  Explosive rating #14.  Those aren't based on a handful of rushes, rather 168 attempts - reliable sample size.  Solid runner.

Youtube Tank 2024 and pick a few random weeks...  see if he passes the eye-test.  Gritty runner gaining tough yards. Also apparent how bad the Jags run-block was, rarely creating holes - Tank's horrible 1.8 yds-before-contact / attempt is a testament. Had to make the most of what was given - impressive he finished with 4.6 ypc. When he does get a hole, he pops through and shakes tackles. 

The knock is few receptions, but I'm expecting 1,000+ yds and most goal line. Not bad for a 10th round pick. The former Auburn player (good stock) is now entering his third year. It's Tank time baby!

[weepaws 3,233]

Good luck, I’ll keep an eye on that situation and give you credit for the move.  I’m not sold, I think they drafted Rbs for the reason that they are not entirely sold on any of their Rbs.  

[GobbleDog 1,002]

11 minutes ago, weepaws said:

Good luck, I’ll keep an eye on that situation and give you credit for the move.  I’m not sold, I think they drafted Rbs for the reason that they are not entirely sold on any of their Rbs.  

Jags 7th rd pick Lequint Allen was a stud receiving back out of Syracuse logging 64 rec last year, so seems logical the plan is to eventually take over Etienne's receiving role.

Jags 4th rd pick Bhayshul Tuten is a former track star and big dude, but not known as a great receiver, so it remains to be seen how he fits in - could be just depth or possibly challenge Tank for the starting spot. Though, I'm giving the nod to Tank based on what he did last year. 

All those metrics I talked about with Tank.... let's see how Etienne fared:  Yds-after-contact / att (1.8)  #33. Juke rate #38. Broken tackle / att  #44 (dead last among qualifiers). Next Gen Stats yds-over-expect /att #34.  Explosive rating #33.  Ypc (3.7)  #42 Rbs 100+ att.  That's tremendously awful for an NFL Rb.  

[weepaws 3,233]

1 hour ago, GobbleDog said:

Jags 7th rd pick Lequint Allen was a stud receiving back out of Syracuse logging 64 rec last year, so seems logical the plan is to eventually take over Etienne's receiving role.

Jags 4th rd pick Bhayshul Tuten is a former track star and big dude, but not known as a great receiver, so it remains to be seen how he fits in - could be just depth or possibly challenge Tank for the starting spot. Though, I'm giving the nod to Tank based on what he did last year. 

All those metrics I talked about with Tank.... let's see how Etienne fared:  Yds-after-contact / att (1.8)  #33. Juke rate #38. Broken tackle / att  #44 (dead last among qualifiers). Next Gen Stats yds-over-expect /att #34.  Explosive rating #33.  Ypc (3.7)  #42 Rbs 100+ att.  That's tremendously awful for an NFL Rb.  

Looks good, I hope it works out for you, I’m not in, I’m going to let that issue be another problem. What you just said about the two rookies makes it even easier to pass on the Jags backfield issue.   Thanks. 

[weepaws 3,233]

One 2025 bold perditions thread is good enough imo. 

[Chickie 76]

Tyrone Tracy is this year’s Chubba Hubbard. If you recall last year, many of the self righteous so called experts were telling us that Brooks was the back to own in Carolina and as soon as he came back from injury, Hubbard would be relegated to 2nd best. 
Now replace Hubbard with Tracy and Brooks with Scatebo.

 

[weepaws 3,233]

Tracy could be that guy this  season. I think Brooks was his name.  Benson is with zona. 

[polecatt 480]

Shedeur Sanders is the Browns starting QB by week 3 and is a solid fantasy streamer, for about 2 weeks 

[JagFan 178]

16 hours ago, weepaws said:

One 2025 bold perditions thread is good enough imo. 

Yea, my bad.  I knew this was out there but I didn’t find it.  Thank you sir!

[JagFan 178]

6 minutes ago, polecatt said:

Shedeur Sanders is the Browns starting QB by week 3 and is a solid fantasy streamer, for about 2 weeks 

I don’t think this is all that far fetched.  I full well expect him to be the starter.  Probably would’ve opened the season as the starter if he hadn’t gotten dinged up in practice.  He is the best QB talent wise on that roster.  The question is attitude….has he been humbled enough?  It sure felt like it during and after that first preseason game.  He looked very good in that game.  Fitting the ball in tight windows, especially on the 2nd TD pass.  If you watched him in Colorado, and I did quite a bit, he never had an O-Line.  He was never given much time to throw.  But he got it done at a high level, and put up video game numbers.  I think where you’re wrong is the 2 week streamer.  Dude is going to win ROY.

[GobbleDog 1,002]

The truly bold predictions.... err Stone Cold Locks:

1) Puka Nacua (Wr 4) finishes outside top 15. Broke-back Stafford gets shut down mid-season. 

2) De'Von Achane (Rb 13) misses 6+ games. Munchkin cheated death last year. Time to pay the reaper. 

3) Calvin Ridley (Wr 29) finishes top 15. Alpha Wr with a competent Qb and Titans gonna throw a lot - bet on it (anyone get it?)

4) Jared Goff (Qb 11) finishes top 5.  "Oh no, Lions lost their coordinator."  Eat me. 

5) Stefon Diggs (Wr 37) finishes top 20.  Maye is good and Diggs is a pr*ck about getting targets.

6) RJ Harvey (Rb 25) finishes top 10. Great offense + old Dobbins + Payton wet-dreams of Kamara = top 10

7) Ricky Pearsall (Wr 43) finishes top 20. Shanahan's best Wr gets peppered with bullets, err targets.

8)) Tyler Warren (Te 10) finishes top 5. I predicted Bowers last year, and I'm about to do it again. Damn I'm good.

9)) Jonathan Taylor (Rb 9) finishes outside top 20.  Doesn't catch, misses games, team sucks, Warren eats short Tds. Good night Jon-boy.

10) Tank Bigsby (Rb 42) finishes top 20.  Metrics don't lie. He's a Tank alright. 

11) Tua Tagovaoiloa (Qb 21) has 35+ Tds.  2025 is forever known as "Year of the Fish!" 

[SaintsInDome2006 445]

On 6/14/2025 at 7:39 PM, JagFan said:

I LOVE this one!  He and Daniels are both going to finish outside the top 15 QBs this year after being over drafted.

Only if Daniels gets hurt. Watched every game he played at LSU, he’s the real deal.

[kutulu 1,688]

Where's my money you focking BS artist

[Maximum Overkill 2,172]

Chase Brown finishes as the overall RB1 with over 100 receptions. 

Caleb Williams finally breaks the Bears curse, throws for 4,500 yards and finishes as the fantasy QB5 overall.

The Chiefs don't even sniff the playoffs. (Perhaps likely). 

[TBayXXXVII 2,593]

Justin Herbert throws for 4400 yards and 35 TD's.

[JagFan 178]

On 7/5/2025 at 10:38 AM, makindollaz said:

@JagFan I’m curious your thoughts on Etienne.

I’m seeing him go in the 8th round or later in 12 team PPR leagues, and I’m thinking he’s worth a 8th rounder if I’ve already taken a couple of RB’s and 2-3 good WR’s.  Still relatively young, contract year, no major injury concern.

Quick update.  If you go to the Jaguars official website you will see they have Etienne AND Bigsby both listed as FIRST, and Tuten listed SECOND.  Bigsby looks to be 1.1 and Etienne 1.2 based on how they’ve been used with the first team offense in the preseason games.  I’m believe I heard that Coen has said they have 4 good RBs, and they will all be used.  My guess is those top three, Etienne/Bigsby/Tuten will get the bulk of the true RB work.  I would also think Bigsby gets the short yardage/GL carries.  That makes him the only one I’d consider right now if you can get him at a discount.  I also think Tuten will overtake Etienne at some point, if he hasn’t already.  There have been rumblings of trading Etienne, but Coen has denied it…that whole smoke and fire thing.  All in all….this is still very much a buyer be ware situation.

[GobbleDog 1,002]

32 minutes ago, JagFan said:

I would also think Bigsby gets the short yardage/GL carries. 

I refuse to believe Bigsby can't catch, just that he hasn't been used that way.  If doesn't catch a lot more under Coen, then I'll believe it. 

[TBayXXXVII 2,593]

1 hour ago, JagFan said:

Quick update.  If you go to the Jaguars official website you will see they have Etienne AND Bigsby both listed as FIRST, and Tuten listed SECOND.  Bigsby looks to be 1.1 and Etienne 1.2 based on how they’ve been used with the first team offense in the preseason games.  I’m believe I heard that Coen has said they have 4 good RBs, and they will all be used.  My guess is those top three, Etienne/Bigsby/Tuten will get the bulk of the true RB work.  I would also think Bigsby gets the short yardage/GL carries.  That makes him the only one I’d consider right now if you can get him at a discount.  I also think Tuten will overtake Etienne at some point, if he hasn’t already.  There have been rumblings of trading Etienne, but Coen has denied it…that whole smoke and fire thing.  All in all….this is still very much a buyer be ware situation.

I still can't believe they made that move to get Hunter instead of Jeanty @ #2.

[Maximum Overkill 2,172]

7 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said:

I still can't believe they made that move to get Hunter instead of Jeanty @ #2.

I agree. I think they're going to regret that dearly. Especially with all the draft capital they gave up.