Fantasy Football: 5 Bold NFL stat predictions for Week 1 of 2023 season

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 03: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on during Training Camp at Miller Electric Center on August 03, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 03: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on during Training Camp at Miller Electric Center on August 03, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) /
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Lamar Jackson
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 04: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) /

Bold Fantasy Football Week 1 Stat Prediction #4:

Lamar Jackson scores 5 total touchdowns

Fans in M&T Bank Stadium will enjoy their franchise’s season opener. A busy off-season thrust the Ravens into media headlines. A five-year $185 million extension secured Lamar Jackson’s services until 2028. Eric Decosta’s front office spent the off-season building around his franchise quarterback. They drafted Zay Flowers with the 23rd overall pick in the 2023 draft. Baltimore also signed Odell Beckham Jr. to a one-year $15 million deal.

Bold NFL Week 1 Fantasy Football Stat Prediction #3:

Derek Carr throws four touchdown passes

The return of Michael Thomas is exciting for Saints fans. He’s a vital part of Pete Carmichael’s new receiving core. In 2022, New Orleans ranked fourth in pass rating (80.9). Chris Olave led his teammates in receiving yards (1,044) and targets (114). He also carried the offense load while Thomas nursed a season-ending toe injury. The veteran will make his return just in time for a promising season.