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10 bold predictions for the 2018 fantasy football season

By Jon Dove

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 03: Tevin Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 03: Tevin Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 25: Houston Texans (4) Deshaun Watson (QB) warms up prior to an NFL preseason game between the Houston Texans and the Los Angeles Rams on August 25, 2018 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 25: Houston Texans (4) Deshaun Watson (QB) warms up prior to an NFL preseason game between the Houston Texans and the Los Angeles Rams on August 25, 2018 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

8. Deshaun Watson will suffer some rough patches and finish as the No. 8 QB

ESPN has Watson’s ADP at 55 overall and roughly the fourth quarterback off the board. That’s a high price to pay for someone who only has seven NFL games under his belt. Most are focused on Watson’s recovery from a knee injury, but his lack of experience is also worth a mention.

Watson did take the league by storm putting up some eye-popping numbers through seven games. However, he didn’t exactly face top level defenses when on the field.

Houston faced the New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs, Cleveland Browns and Seattle Seahawks during Watson’s hot streak. Each of those defenses were dealing with some issues at the time.

There are more than a handful of proven veterans who are good bets to outperform Watson in fantasy. This group includes Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Russell Wilson, Cam Newton, Kirk Cousins, Philip Rivers and Matthew Stafford.

Defensive coordinators have had an entire offseason to dissect Watson’s play and develop ways to slow him down. They will absolutely see the Texans offensive line as a weakness and look to attack.

Watson could expect to see more exotic blitz packages and coverage schemes aimed to confuse him.

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