To celebrate the kickoff of the ESPN Fantasy Football Marathon, this week NFL Nation reporters will be giving their fantasy predictions for the top offensive players on the teams they cover.
ESPN fantasy football analyst Mike Clay provided the over/unders for this exercise -- using his 2017 projections -- and each Nation reporter was given one projection for each position on which to give a prediction.
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NFC EAST
Dallas Cowboys
Over/under nine interceptions for Dak Prescott?
Todd Archer's prediction: Under. Prescott is using training camp to test his boundaries in risk-taking this summer, but when it comes to real games, he won't take unnecessary risks. He has too many receivers who can win early on routes. Will he go lower than last year's interception total of four? No, but he will have fewer than nine.
Over/under 28 receptions for Ezekiel Elliott (in 10 games)?
Archer's prediction: Over. The Cowboys were mindful of Elliott's snaps as a rookie and would have been mindful of them had he played a full season. If the six-game suspension is upheld and the courts do not get involved, then the Cowboys will not worry about Elliott's snaps. The Cowboys have a lot of weapons offensively, but Elliott is their best. Given that he will have fresh legs when he rejoins the Cowboys in late October, offensive coordinator Scott Linehan will make sure to get him the ball as much as possible over the final 10 games.
Over/under eight touchdowns for Dez Bryant?
Archer's prediction: Over. He had eight last season and missed three games. His connection with Dak Prescott improved, especially late last season. The days of him catching 80-90 passes a season could be over, but Bryant remains a huge red zone threat and he is hard to stop after the catch. Oh, and he's healthy this season.
Over/under five touchdowns for Jason Witten?
Archer's prediction: Under. Witten had just three last season in his first year of work with Dak Prescott, but it's hard for him to put up big touchdown numbers because of the Cowboys' other weapons. The best red zone teams run the ball into the end zone. and the Cowboys will have Ezekiel Elliott when he returns from suspension. Prescott rushed for six touchdowns last season, as well. Then there's Dez Bryant, who is often a mismatch on the outside against corners. I can't go with the over, but I think Witten will have five on the dot.
New York Giants
Over/under 28 touchdown passes for Eli Manning?
Jordan Raanan's prediction: Over. Manning has topped 30 touchdowns in two of his three years while working with Ben McAdoo in the current offense. Even in a bad season last year, Manning barely was under this number, throwing for 26 touchdowns. He will bounce back personally and get over the number while working with vastly improved weapons.
Over/under 265 touches for Paul Perkins?
Raanan's prediction: Under. The Giants are still intent on using a stable of backs, even if coach Ben McAdoo declared Perkins the starter earlier this spring. Perkins is set to fill the primary back role in the offense that Rashad Jennings handled the past few seasons. Jennings never topped 224 touches. -- Jordan Raanan
Over/under 67 receptions for Brandon Marshall?
Raanan's prediction: Under. He has gone under this number in two of the past three seasons and he's not the No. 1 option with the Giants. Eli Manning has a lot of mouths to feed, so the sheer volume of opportunities is going to decrease drastically for Marshall. His 33-year-old body also needs to hold up for all 16 games in order for him to get more than 67 receptions. Low 60s with close to double-digit touchdowns seems more likely. -- Jordan Raanan
Over/under 47 receptions for Evan Engram?
Raanan's prediction: Over. Will Tye had 48 receptions last season as the Giants' primary receiving tight end. Engram is a significantly better athlete and pass-catcher. The body control he has shown at training camp has been impressive. He'll get 50-plus receptions this season as long as his body is able to hold up over the course of a full season.
Philadelphia Eagles
Over/under 174 rushing yards for Carson Wentz?
Tim McManus' prediction: Over. The Eagles coaching staff was conservative with the amount it allowed Wentz to run as a rookie, especially early in the season. He finished with 150 rushing yards. As his trust and his familiarity with the NFL game grew, the Eagles deployed him more as a running threat. Wentz will always look to pass first, but he can use his legs as a weapon when need be. You should see him rack up more yards on the ground in Year 2.
Over/under 194 carries for LeGarrette Blount?
McManus' prediction: Under. Blount set a personal high with 299 carries in New England last season, but his average over his eight-year career (in seasons in which he appeared in 12-plus games) is 174. There is often a statistical drop-off following a 300-carry season. Even if the mileage doesn't catch up to the 30-year old Blount, he's expected to share the load with the likes of Wendell Smallwood and Darren Sproles, which should keep down the number of attempts.
Over/under six touchdowns for Alshon Jeffery?
McManus' prediction: Over. Jeffery has had just six combined touchdowns the past two seasons, so the argument for the under is a pretty good one. But the bet here is that being paired with Carson Wentz will prove beneficial for the 27-year-old receiver, who is on a one-year deal and should be plenty motivated.
Over/under 69 receptions for Zach Ertz?
McManus' prediction: Over. Ertz has had 75-plus catches in each of the past two seasons. He has developed a good rapport with quarterback Carson Wentz and should see plenty of targets in 2017, especially given the recent Jordan Matthews trade that creates a need for production in the slot.
Washington Redskins
Over/under 4,711 passing yards for Kirk Cousins?
John Keim's prediction: Under. After throwing for a franchise-record 4,917 yards last season, it's hard to assume he'll get there again, after he lost two proven receivers in DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon. And if tight end Jordan Reed remains on the physically unable to perform list for any length of time, it also could affect Cousins' chances to exceed this number. Another factor: Will Josh Doctson produce for a full season? The key for Cousins' success won't be the yardage total, but his red zone success.
Over/under 173 carries for Rob Kelley?
Keim's prediction: Over. Kelley finished with 168 last season, making nine starts. Rookie Samaje Perine is not ready to challenge him for the starting job any time soon. Kelley slimmed down and worked on his hands. Jay Gruden also trusts Kelley; he loves how Kelley can get positive yards out of bad blocking situations. I don't think he'll go over by a lot -- the Redskins also have third-down back Chris Thompson, whom they want to get more touches. And in an ideal world for them, Perine would get around 10 carries a game. Kelley would get perhaps 17 carries a game in that scenario. The Redskins want to run more, but they said that last season, too.
Over/under 687 receiving yards for Josh Doctson?
Keim's prediction: Under. Doctson looked good in camp before his hamstring became an issue. But the Redskins have a lot of targets -- tight ends Jordan Reed and Vernon Davis, receivers Jamison Crowder and Terrelle Pryor and running back Chris Thompson. The Redskins also want to run the ball more. Doctson missed all but two games of his rookie season, so it's hard to know what he'll do. Just be warned: The Redskins' top three receivers last season all surpassed 847 yards. But given Doctson's inexperience, it's hard to project that number for him.
Over/under 84 receptions for Jordan Reed?
Keim's prediction: Under. Reed remains on the physically unable to perform list because of a sprained big toe. He has topped this figure once -- in the same season he played a career-best 14 games. Reed is ultra-talented and hard-working, but he has missed 20 games in four seasons. The passing game definitely revolves around Reed, but the Redskins do have plenty of other talent. If he's healthy, this could be his best season. But counting on that health is difficult.
NFC NORTH
Chicago Bears
Over/under 12 starts for Mike Glennon?
Jeff Dickerson's prediction: Under: Chicago's starting job still belongs to Glennon, who is guaranteed $16 million this year, but Mitchell Trubisky's performance in the preseason opener makes the quarterback depth chart a whole lot more interesting. Trubisky will eventually be the guy, and that might happen sooner rather than later. Plus, can Glennon stay healthy? Almost everyone in Chicago gets hurt. There are too many reasons not to take the under here.
Over/under 32 receptions for Jordan Howard?
Dickerson's prediction: Over: Howard has trouble catching the ball, but he had 29 receptions as a rookie. He's bound to play more snaps in 2017, and therefore will have more opportunities to make plays in the passing game. Howard will never be confused with Matt Forte, but it shouldn't be that hard to top 32 receptions.
Over/under four touchdowns for Kevin White?
Dickerson's prediction: Over. White has played in only four regular-season games, but he's built (6-foot-3, 216 pounds) for the red zone. Honestly, White should catch five touchdowns in his sleep. He is the former seventh overall pick of the draft, and he needs to start playing like it. Going over four touchdown receptions isn't too much to ask.
Over/under 20 receptions for Adam Shaheen?
Dickerson's prediction: Over: For a big guy, Shaheen (6-foot-6) has excellent hands. The Bears think he might be the most complete tight end on the roster. So far, Shaheen's transition from Division II Ashland University to the NFL has been rather seamless. Shaheen should have a large role on offense, both as a pass-catcher and blocker. The rookie should easily exceed 20 receptions if he stays healthy.
Detroit Lions
Over/under 28 touchdown passes for Matthew Stafford?
Michael Rothstein's prediction: Over: Matthew Stafford has more passing options than he did last year, even with Anquan Boldin heading to Buffalo. Eric Ebron should receive more end zone targets with Boldin gone, and rookie Kenny Golladay is the tall receiver with a good catch radius that Stafford hasn't had since Calvin Johnson retired. (But no, Golladay is no Johnson.) Add in tight end Darren Fells, who is another tall red zone target, and two healthy pass-catching backs in Theo Riddick and Ameer Abdullah, and Stafford should be over 30 touchdown passes for the second time in three seasons.
Over/under 229 total touches for Ameer Abdullah?
Rothstein's prediction: Over: If this were just carries, I would be tempted to say under, but Abdullah is the team's clear No. 1 back and looks healthy and sharp in camp. Even if he played in just 14 games -- and he had never missed a game in college or the NFL before last season -- he would need to average 16.3 touches a game to reach 229. Considering I anticipate he ends up between 12 and 18 carries a game and potentially a handful of passing targets, that should eclipse the touches number easily.
Over/under 56 receptions for Marvin Jones?
Rothstein's prediction: Over. He had 103 targets last season with 55 catches. I think his catch percentage will be higher this year, but I don't know if the targets will be there as long as the running backs stay healthy. There's also a chance Kenny Golladay, if he continues to improve, could take some of those targets at some point during the season. If Jones gets 103 targets again, though, I would imagine he ends up with somewhere between 60 and 70 catches.
Over/under four touchdowns for Eric Ebron?
Rothstein's prediction: Under. Ebron should get more chances at it, especially with Anquan Boldin gone, but the question for him is availability. He has yet to play 16 games in a season and is already dealing with a hamstring issue this preseason. If he's healthy all season, he should hit the over, but I'm not sold on him playing a full season. I don't have a ton of confidence in the under, though, because Ebron's skill set could let him obliterate it if the targets and health are there. Four actually seems like a potentially reasonable number for him.
Green Bay Packers
Over/under 35 touchdown passes for Aaron Rodgers?
Rob Demovsky's prediction: Over: He has topped that mark in two of the past three seasons, and now he has an even bigger -- literally -- red zone threat in tight end Martellus Bennett. The 6-foot-6 veteran quickly has built a chemistry with Rodgers during training camp that should pay off, especially in the red zone.
Over/under 148 carries for Ty Montgomery?
Demovsky's prediction: Over. Montgomery should double his carries from last season, when he ran it 77 times. Don't expect him to be a 200-plus carry back -- the Packers throw it too much for that to happen, and they also don't want to wear out Montgomery in his first full season as a running back. But he's going to be a focal point of the offense because of the mismatch he provides.
Over/under eight touchdowns for Davante Adams?
Demovsky's prediction: Under: Yes, Adams caught 12 touchdowns last year, but after his breakout season, defenses will no doubt start to pay more attention to him. Plus, the Packers have so many other red zone threats -- Martellus Bennett, Randall Cobb, Jordy Nelson, Ty Montgomery, etc -- that Aaron Rodgers won't have to force the ball to Adams. It doesn't mean he won't have another 70-plus catches and close to 1,000 yards, but he might have more trouble finding the end zone.
Over/under six touchdowns for Martellus Bennett?
Demovsky's prediction: Over. The Packers' tight ends caught only three touchdown passes last season -- two for Richard Rodgers and one for Jared Cook. But Cook was hurt for a key stretch, and Rodgers isn't quick enough to get open in the red area. The Packers already have been working the fade routes for Bennett in practice, and with Rodgers' touch, that should be one of their go-to plays.
Minnesota Vikings
Over/under 3,797 passing yards for Sam Bradford?
Kevin Seifert's prediction: Over. Bradford topped that figure last season while missing one start and finishing the season with the NFL's lowest average of air yards per attempt (6.24). The Vikings will run more often, and with more production, this season after drafting Dalvin Cook and signing veteran Latavius Murray. But Bradford should be able to compensate for anything he loses to the run game by getting bigger chunks downfield, which is a big priority for this scheme.
Over/under 226 total touches for Dalvin Cook?
Seifert's prediction: Over. Cook took a commanding early lead in the competition for touches with Latavius Murray -- thanks to Murray's offseason ankle surgery -- and in the process earned the trust of coaches in every aspect of the position. That includes pass blocking, which makes Cook a candidate to play on third down. Even if he ends up sharing some of the run responsibility with Murray, he'll catch plenty of passes and well exceed this total.
Over/under 533 receiving yards for Laquon Treadwell?
Seifert's prediction: Under. Treadwell earned offseason praise for his development and opened camp as part of the Vikings' top-three-receiver set. But he showed no new level of explosion once the pads came on, and an early leg injury set him back. Sam Bradford's favorite receivers are likely to be Stefon Diggs, Kyle Rudolph and Dalvin Cook. Michael Floyd will be another reliable target when he returns from a four-game suspension. Treadwell needs more work to maneuver into that rotation.
Over/under seven touchdowns for Kyle Rudolph?
Seifert's prediction: Over. Rudolph quickly emerged as one of Sam Bradford's favorite receivers in 2016, beating his career high by 30 receptions in their first season playing together. His height (6-foot-6) and long arms make him an especially effective red zone target. With a full offseason to get on the same page, the Bradford-Rudolph combination should be monstrous.
NFC SOUTH
Atlanta Falcons
Over/under 32 touchdown passes for Matt Ryan?
Vaughn McClure's prediction: Over. Ryan had 38 last season and top target Julio Jones missed two games. New offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian plans to utilize Jones more in the red zone, which should create more scoring opportunities for Ryan. Plus, the emergence of Austin Hooper as a red zone threat, the sure-handed play of Mohamed Sanu and the abilities of running backs Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman as receivers -- not to mention wide receiver Taylor Gabriel as a deep threat -- gives Ryan so many options.
Over/under seven total touchdowns for Tevin Coleman?
McClure's prediction: Over. New Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian said he wants to find ways to utilize lead back Devonta Freeman and Coleman even more. Coleman's evolution as a pass-catcher and breakaway speed out of the backfield make him that much more of a threat. As long as Coleman remains healthy, there's no reason he can't reach double-digit touchdowns again. He had 11 last season, two fewer than Freeman.
Over/under seven touchdowns for Julio Jones?
McClure's prediction: Over. Although Jones had just six touchdowns last season and has reached double-digit touchdowns just once in six seasons, he's too dominant not to score 10 or more touchdowns every single year. New offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian vowed to get Jones more involved in the red zone after the All-Pro caught just four passes on eight targets with two touchdowns there last season. Sure, defenses will dictate what happens to Jones in such scoring situations, but Jones should get more opportunities in 2017 regardless of the circumstances.
Over/under six touchdowns for Austin Hooper?
McClure's prediction: Over. Hooper had three touchdowns on 27 targets as a rookie last season as he navigated through a new offense while also dealing with a serious knee injury. In the Super Bowl, Hooper had a team-high six targets and scored a touchdown. It might have foreshadowed just how much more Hooper will be involved offensively moving forward. If Julio Jones continues to draw double coverage in the red zone, Hooper could be a guy who steps up and scores double-digit touchdowns.
Carolina Panthers
Over/under 29 total touchdowns for Cam Newton?
David Newton's prediction: Under: You'd think this was a layup with all the new toys around Newton, the 2015 NFL MVP. But even as a dual-threat quarterback, he has fallen below 29 total touchdowns in three of his six seasons. That he is coming off shoulder surgery and expected to have fewer called runs means his rushing touchdown total should be down. The only way he tops 29 is if first-round pick Christian McCaffrey turns into a scoring machine on short passes.
Over/under 142 carries for Christian McCaffrey?
Newton's prediction: Over. I mean, McCaffrey needs to get only nine carries a game to top this. If he's healthy that should be a no-brainer even if he is sharing the backfield with Jonathan Stewart, unless he is used more as a receiver out of the backfield than a runner. But remember when Stewart shared the backfield with DeAngelo Williams as a rookie in 2008? He had 184 carries. If Stewart misses his average of three games from the past two seasons because of injuries that makes this more of a no-brainer.
Over/under five touchdowns for Devin Funchess?
Newton's prediction: Over. Call me crazy, but on a team with Kelvin Benjamin, Greg Olsen and now Christian McCaffrey, I expect Funchess to have a big season. He had five touchdowns as a rookie and four last season when he really didn't do much. Now that Ted Ginn Jr. is gone to New Orleans and Funchess is the No. 2 receiver, he should get more opportunities. Coach Ron Rivera already has said the Panthers need to use Funchess more this season.
Over/under six touchdowns for Greg Olsen?
Newton's prediction: Over. Not by much, mind you. But with the addition of Christian McCaffrey, and Kelvin Benjamin now 100 percent, teams won't be able to double team Olsen as much as they did last season -- particularly near the goal line. Seven is a reasonable number even though he has topped six just twice in his career. As Olsen said, the more good players he's surrounded with, the better for him.
New Orleans Saints
Over/under 4,889 passing yards for Drew Brees?
Mike Triplett's prediction: Over. This estimate will probably come close -- but it would mark the lowest per-game average for Brees since 2010. I know we will see a drop-off from the 38-year-old at some point. But there's no reason to think it's imminent. He just led the NFL (for the seventh time) with 5,208 yards last season -- the second highest total of his career. Perhaps the Saints will try to run the ball a little more after adding Adrian Peterson to join Mark Ingram. But they've tried to improve their run game often in the past -- and they always wind up learning on their bread and butter.
Over/under 156 carries for Adrian Peterson?
Triplett's prediction: Under. I actually think this projection is right on the money. I came up with my own projection of 160 carries for Peterson and 180 for Mark Ingram if both stay healthy for all 16 games. But since Peterson is 32 -- and since he plays running back for a living -- it's hard to expect him to play all 16 games. It's absolutely possible that Peterson exceeds expectations and threatens a 1,000-yard season in New Orleans. But the time-share is his biggest hurdle since Ingram is in his prime and the Saints added a rookie runner/receiver they're excited about in Alvin Kamara.
Over/under 51 receptions for Ted Ginn Jr.?
Triplett's prediction: Under. Ginn caught 54 passes last year with Carolina, and the Saints have a lot of targets to go around after trading away Brandin Cooks and his 78 catches from last season. But that's a lot to count on, since we don't know exactly what Ginn's role will be in a new offense. Brandon Coleman, who is having a terrific camp, potentially could cut into his targets. And even if Ginn ranks second or third on the team in wide receiver snaps, he could be used often as a clear-out receiver (which Cooks complained about last season). Ginn has only had more than 44 catches twice in his 10-year career. And neither Devery Henderson nor Robert Meachem -- former Saints deep threats who were highly valued -- ever had more than 51 catches in a season.
Over/under 569 receiving yards for Coby Fleener?
Triplett's prediction: Over. Fleener's debut season with the Saints was a huge disappointment after they aggressively signed him to a five-year, $36 million deal on the first day of free agency. He lost snaps because he's not a standout blocker. But even then, he still caught 50 passes for 631 yards and three touchdowns. I think Fleener can only go up from there now that he has had a full year to adjust to a new offense. Veteran Benjamin Watson had 825 yards in New Orleans two years ago, not to mention what Jimmy Graham used to do in this tight end-friendly offense. Plus, the Saints threw to three wide receivers more than usual last season, which probably won't be the case again after Brandin Cooks was traded.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Over/under 4,244 passing yards for Jameis Winston?
Jenna Laine's prediction: Over. Winston has Mike Evans, who has three consecutive seasons of 1,000-plus receiving yards. Winston also has DeSean Jackson, whose 17.71 yards per catch is the most by an NFL receiver since 2008. Both of those receivers live off making big plays downfield. Last season, Winston passed for 4,090 yards, even though a number of his receivers were injured, including Vincent Jackson. There is every reason to believe he can eclipse that and get to 4,244 this season.
Over/under 3.91 yards per carry for Doug Martin?
Laine's prediction: Over. Martin's career average is 4.2, with a career-high 4.9 two season ago and a career-low 2.9 last season. Martin looks far more like the 2015 version of himself in camp. He's more powerful, runs harder and has shown great burst. He seems to be in a much better place mentally, too. More than anything, he wants to reward the Bucs for sticking by him during his four-game suspension and while he went to rehab.
Over/under 87 receptions for Mike Evans?
Laine's prediction: Over. Only slightly though, because the Bucs do have DeSean Jackson now. I don't believe he'll top his 96 from last season, but it should still be above the 74 and 68 he had his sophomore and rookie seasons. Evans remains Jameis Winston's favorite target, as seen in the first preseason game. Winston targeted him seven times in the first two drives, in which he had four catches for 58 yards. It didn't even matter that he was throwing into double coverage ... he just trusts Evans.
Over/under 434 receiving yards for O.J. Howard?
Laine's prediction: Over. According to Pro Football Reference, 39 rookie tight ends in NFL history have had more than 434 receiving yards. A specimen like Howard can do it, too. The Bucs like him as a run-blocker, and you'll see him do it a lot, but he'll be good for some explosive pass plays, especially as he gets more comfortable with the offense. He averaged 598.5 receiving yards his last two years at Alabama, where he also did a fair share of run blocking.
NFC WEST
Arizona Cardinals
Over/under 4,343 passing yards for Carson Palmer?
Josh Weinfuss' prediction: Over. Palmer had 4,233 passing yards last season without a productive Michael Floyd, without a healthy John Brown and without an injured Jaron Brown. Floyd is gone and the Browns are healthy, but the Cardinals have added depth to their receiving corps with rookie Chad Williams and veterans Aaron Dobson and Jeremy Ross. They also have David Johnson, who had 879 receiving yards last season and is primed to improve that number to 1,000-plus yards.
Over/under 16 total touchdowns for David Johnson?
Weinfuss' prediction: Over. He had 20 last season, and he's just getting better. The only hold-up will be if defenses key on him to the point he's stifled everywhere he goes. If that happens, then the rest of the Cardinals' offense will flourish and break out like it did in 2015. But with coach Bruce Arians wanting to get Johnson at least 30 touches a game, that'll give the Cardinals star plenty of opportunities to score.
Over/under 844 receiving yards for John Brown?
Weinfuss' prediction: Under. While he may be healthier than he was last season, I don't see Brown returning to his 2015 production, when he turned in his first 1,000-yard season. He suffered a quad injury in training camp that shed a little more light on his fragility. The Cardinals will continue to be cautious and careful with Brown this season, and he won't be needed as much as he was in the past because of David Johnson's receiving ability and the depth Arizona has in its receiving corps.
Over/under three touchdowns for Jermaine Gresham?
Weinfuss' prediction: Over. Defenses will pay a lot of attention to David Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald this season, especially in the red zone, which will give Gresham an opportunity to face mismatches. And with his familiarity with quarterback Carson Palmer, Gresham could easily have four or five touchdowns.
Los Angeles Rams
Over/under 17 interceptions for Jared Goff?
Alden Gonzalez's prediction: Under. Slightly. Goff, 22, is coming off a catastrophic rookie season in which he threw seven interceptions in seven games. But he is far more set up for success this year. His offensive line will be greatly improved now that Andrew Whitworth has replaced Greg Robinson at left tackle, and a coaching staff led by Sean McVay is far more adept at coaching quarterbacks than a staff led by Jeff Fisher. With Sammy Watkins, Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp, Goff will have some better weapons that should make the game easier on him.
Over/under 3.86 yards per carry for Todd Gurley?
Gonzalez's prediction: Over. Gurley averaged 4.8 yards per carry as a rookie and 3.2 yards per carry in his second season. The middle ground there is 4.0, and that seems like a good number for this season. Gurley has actually been below league average in yards per carry in 75 percent of his NFL starts. But he's only 23, and he remains a gifted runner. The Rams' offensive line should be greatly improved simply by replacing Greg Robinson with Andrew Whitworth at left tackle. The same goes for their passing attack after Sean McVay took over for Jeff Fisher. That should provide more breathing room for a motivated Gurley.
Over/under five touchdowns for Sammy Watkins?
Gonzalez's prediction: Over. But not by much. I think Watkins' greatest impact will be what he will do for the guys around him. His presence as a vertical threat should open up a lot more space for Robert Woods, Cooper Kupp and Tavon Austin. Jared Goff, 22, will be more comfortable with shorter throws than he will be pushing the ball downfield. Watkins had six touchdowns as a rookie, the only year he played in all 16 games. I don't see him blowing past that number with the Rams.
Over/under 34 receptions for Tyler Higbee?
Gonzalez's prediction: Over. It would mean he would have to more than triple his catches from his rookie season, but consider: Sean McVay's tight ends caught 114 passes with the Redskins in 2016, and Higbee will be the primary target at the position. His only other threat for snaps is Gerald Everett, who was drafted 44th overall this year but still has a lot to grasp in the NFL. Higbee brings size, athleticism and reliable hands to the position. He has already established some nice chemistry with Jared Goff, his training camp roommate the past two years. And now that Lance Kendricks is gone, Higbee's impact should increase significantly.
San Francisco 49ers
Over/under 16 touchdown passes for Brian Hoyer?
Nick Wagoner's prediction: Over. The question here is whether Hoyer, who has battled injuries in his career, can stay healthy enough to reach this number. Yes, he only has surpassed it once in his career, but this is his team and he's clearly comfortable in Kyle Shanahan's offense and has been sharp throughout camp. Colin Kaepernick threw for 16 scores last season for the Niners, despite not starting a full season and with a worse supporting cast and scheme. Hoyer should be able to top it.
Over/under 267 total touches for Carlos Hyde?
Wagoner's prediction: Under. Barely. As has been the case in Hyde's first three seasons, health will be an issue. But he is in the best shape of his NFL career, after trimming down to the low-to-mid 220s, and is playing for a contract. Expect Hyde to surprise with his pass-catching ability, which could push him north of this number. I expect the Niners to work other backs in enough to keep him below this combined total.
Over/under 80 receptions for Pierre Garcon?
Wagoner's prediction: Under. I would expect Garcon to lead the Niners in catches, but 80 seems a little bit higher than what is likely. Kyle Shanahan's offense generally allows multiple pass-catchers to be involved and there are enough other options here that Garcon is probably more likely to finish somewhere in the 70s.
Over/under 22 receptions for George Kittle?
Wagoner's prediction: Over. Kittle is already working with the starters more than any other tight end, and he has the ability to stay on the field for three downs because he's also a good blocker. Kittle should be closer to three catches per game or so in his rookie season with his role continuing to expand as the season progresses.
Seattle Seahawks
Over/under 419 rushing yards for Russell Wilson?
Sheil Kapadia's prediction: Over. Wilson has rushed for more than this number in four of five NFL seasons. The only exception was last season, when he battled through three different injuries and had limited mobility. Wilson is down to 208 pounds after playing last year at 225. He has been moving great at training camp and should be good for more than 500 rushing yards in 2017.
Over/under 204 carries for Eddie Lacy?
Kapadia's prediction: Over. This averages out to 12.75 carries per game. From 2012 to 2015, Seahawks running backs averaged 25.1 carries per game. Pete Carroll wants to get back to that number this season. Lacy will have to hold off Thomas Rawls, and the Seahawks will feed whichever back is most productive. But Lacy is still the favorite to lead the team in carries.
Over/under 696 receiving yards for Tyler Lockett?
Kapadia's prediction: Under. Lockett has a decent chance to beat this number, but there are factors that could make it difficult. First, Russell Wilson has a lot of weapons at his disposal -- Doug Baldwin, Jimmy Graham, C.J. Prosise, etc. Lockett might not see enough targets to hit the over. Second, he's coming off a season-ending broken-leg injury. There are a wide range of outcomes with Lockett this year, and he's still a favorite of the coaching staff. "The return of Tyler Lockett really makes us really special," Pete Carroll said. "Because Tyler can do everything."
Over/under 58 receptions for Jimmy Graham?
Kapadia's prediction: Over. Graham had 65 catches in 2016 and spent the entire season recovering from a serious ruptured patellar tendon injury. He dropped 20 pounds this offseason and has looked great in training camp. Graham had 923 receiving yards last season, third-best among tight ends, and he led all players at the position, averaging 14.2 yards per reception. Now that he's 100 percent and spent part of the offseason working with Russell Wilson, Graham is positioned to have his best season yet as a Seahawk.
AFC EAST
Buffalo Bills
Over/under 22 total touchdowns for Tyrod Taylor?
Mike Rodak's prediction: Over. Taylor threw for 17 touchdowns last season (and scored 23 total) with a depleted group of wide receivers. Even after the trade of Sammy Watkins to the Rams, I believe Taylor can match his output from last season. Anquan Boldin, who scored eight touchdowns and was Matthew Stafford's top red zone target last season, will play a part in getting Taylor to at least 22 touchdowns. Will that be enough to save Taylor's job in 2018? Maybe not.
Over/under nine total touchdowns for LeSean McCoy?
Rodak's prediction: Over. Of McCoy's 14 total touchdowns last season, nine were scored on plays more than five yards away from the end zone. Even if McCoy's usage near the goal line drops because of the addition of short-yardage thumper Mike Tolbert, McCoy has the ability to score from almost anywhere on the field. -- Mike Rodak
Over/under 53 receptions for Zay Jones?
Rodak's prediction: Under. I would be leery about any of the Bills' receivers after Buffalo's trade of Sammy Watkins shook up the top of the depth chart. It is likely the Bills will have a wide receiver-by-committee approach between Jordan Matthews, Anquan Boldin, Jones and perhaps Andre Holmes or Rod Streater. Even with Watkins sidelined for eight games last season because of a foot injury, Robert Woods only caught 51 passes. I have a hard time predicting Jones will top 53 catches until I actually see the second-round rookie on the field in a regular-season game.
Over/under 46 receptions for Charles Clay?
Rodak's prediction: Over. Clay has exceeded this number in each of his past four seasons, including each of the past two seasons with the Bills (51 catches in 2015 and 57 catches in 2016). When he was not sitting out practice during training camp to rest his often problematic knee, Clay was one of Tyrod Taylor's most frequent targets. The Bills have question marks at wide receiver, and Clay could stand to benefit.
Miami Dolphins
Over/under 23 touchdown passes for Jay Cutler?
James Walker's prediction: Over. Cutler has more talent at the skill positions in Miami, including receivers Jarvis Landry and Kenny Stills, than he did in Chicago. The key here will be staying healthy: Cutler hasn't played 16 games since 2009 and is coming off shoulder surgery.
Over/under 29 receptions for Jay Ajayi?
Walker's prediction: Over. This is the area in which Ajayi has worked the hardest to improve this offseason. He looks much smoother catching out of the backfield, and there are plenty of opportunities for tailbacks to make plays in the passing game in coach Adam Gase's scheme. Look for Ajayi to take another step to becoming a three-down back.
Over/under 876 receiving yards for DeVante Parker?
Walker's prediction: Under. This is a tough call because Parker clearly has the talent to reach his first 1,000-yard season. But so many things have to go right that the smart move is taking the under. Will Parker stay healthy, something he hasn't done in his previous two seasons? Will Parker immediately develop chemistry with new quarterback Jay Cutler? Are there enough opportunities with Pro Bowl receiver Jarvis Landry, Kenny Stills and tight end Julius Thomas needing the ball as well? Too much has to go right for Parker in Year 3.
Over/under five touchdowns for Julius Thomas?
Walker's prediction: Over. This isn't a high number considering Thomas has a pair of 12-touchdown seasons the last time he played in coach Adam Gase's offense with the Broncos. If there is one area Thomas should help Miami immediately, it is in the red zone. His yards and catches might not be what they were in Denver, but his opportunities in the end zone should still be there.
New England Patriots
Over/under 4,728 passing yards for Tom Brady?
Mike Reiss' prediction: Over. Brady had 4,770 yards in 2015 without the level of talent he is throwing to this season. In 2007, when the Patriots had the most prolific passing attack in the NFL, Brady had 4,806 passing yards. It could be close this year, but why not go all-in?
Over/under eight rushing touchdowns for Mike Gillislee?
Reiss' prediction: Over. LeGarrette Blount had 18 rushing touchdowns in 2016, and the Patriots need to find a way to replace that production. When they worked on a goal-line drill for the first time in training camp with live tackling, Gillislee got the ball first and scored on back-to-back repetitions. So he's the lead option in those scenarios -- assuming good health. A hamstring injury has also limited him in camp.
Over/under 1,058 receiving yards for Brandin Cooks?
Reiss' prediction: Over. Cooks totaled 1,138 receiving yards in 2015 with the Saints, and then followed that up with 1,173 receiving yards the past season in New Orleans. The only reason that number would go down in New England is because of the number of weapons Tom Brady has to throw to, but Cooks should still see plenty of opportunities. If he's not going over 1,058, he should be close if he avoids injury.
Over/under 67 receptions for Rob Gronkowski?
Reiss' prediction: Under. This is the safe play when considering Gronkowski's injury history. Even if Gronkowski plays all 16 games, it makes sense to think the Patriots will manage his snap count carefully, which in theory would lead to a lower reception count.
New York Jets
Over/under seven starts for Christian Hackenberg?
Rich Cimini's prediction: Over. Hackenberg won't start the season -- Josh McCown will -- but his ascension is inevitable. The organization wants to get a long look at Hackenberg before the 2018 draft, and that means more than seven starts. Concerned about his confidence, they don't want to rush him. That said, it wouldn't be a surprise if the change happens in Week 4 or Week 5. He must learn to get rid of the ball more quickly or else he will leave himself vulnerable to injury.
Over/under 215 total touches for Bilal Powell?
Cimini's prediction: Over. Powell figures to have a bigger role than last season, when he finished with 189 touches after being largely ignored for stretches in the first half of the season. With an unsettled quarterback situation and an unproven receiving corps, the offense will run through Powell and Matt Forte. Running backs coach Stump Mitchell says Powell has Pro Bowl ability. Look for Powell to be heavily involved in the passing game.
Over/under 52 receptions for Robby Anderson?
Cimini's prediction: Over. The Jets will have one of the worst passing offenses in the league, but someone has to catch the ball. With Quincy Enunwa out for the season, Anderson moves into the No. 1 role. He will be the Jets' most-targeted wide receiver by far; look for eight to 10 targets per game. Because of the issues at quarterback, Anderson won't put up huge numbers, but he'll top 52, with many of those coming in late-game, catch-up situations.
Over/under three touchdowns for Austin Seferian-Jenkins?
Cimini's prediction: Over. As bad as the Jets figure to be on offense, Seferian-Jenkins will score more than three touchdowns -- yes, even though he will miss the first two games due to a suspension. They're planning to utilize the tight end more than last season, and, believe it or not, he's one of their top targets. The receiving corps is depleted, and Seferian-Jenkins will be a security blanket for whomever is playing quarterback. He dropped 33 pounds in the offseason and is entering a contract year, so he will be highly motivated.
AFC NORTH
Baltimore Ravens
Over/under 642 passing attempts for Joe Flacco?
Jamison Hensley's prediction: Under. Flacco has only thrown more than that number of attempts once in his nine-year career, and the Ravens repeatedly have said that running the ball has become a point of emphasis. Plus, with the Ravens' defense, Flacco and the offense shouldn't be forced to throw the ball to play catch-up too often. If all goes according to plan, Flacco should throw the ball around 550 times.
Over/under 65 receptions for Danny Woodhead?
Hensley's prediction: Over. The Ravens' 118 completions to backs last season ranked second in the NFL, and Baltimore added one of the best pass-catching runners in free agency in Woodhead. Joe Flacco called Woodhead the best running back in the passing game since Ray Rice, which is high praise. Expect many of the passes that went to tight end Dennis Pitta and fullback Kyle Juszczyk to go to Woodhead.
Over/under 75 receptions for Jeremy Maclin?
Hensley's prediction: Under. Maclin should be the Ravens' No. 1 wide receiver because of his consistency. Joe Flacco, however, spreads the ball around. Only three receivers -- Derrick Mason, Steve Smith and Kamar Aiken -- have caught 75 or more passes in Flacco's nine seasons.
Over/under 33 receptions for Ben Watson?
Hensley's prediction: Under. Watson is the oldest player on the team, and he is coming off an Achilles injury. He's running as Baltimore's No. 2 tight end behind Nick Boyle, and the Ravens' second tight end has only surpassed 33 catches once in Joe Flacco's nine seasons. Larry Donnell, a pass-catching tight end, could eat into Watson's receptions.
Cincinnati Bengals
Over/under 23 touchdown passes for Andy Dalton?
Katherine Terrell's prediction: Over. But probably not by much. This might be a bit of an optimistic prediction with the state of the offensive line and the fact that Dalton threw only 18 touchdowns last season, but Dalton managed 27 touchdowns in 2012, despite being sacked 46 times. With A.J. Green and Tyler Eifert healthy again and some new offensive toys in Joe Mixon and John Ross, Dalton will probably be passing more than ever.
Over/under 226 total touches for Joe Mixon?
Terrell's prediction: Under. That would equal Giovani Bernard's rookie season, and Bernard had only one other running back to contend with in 2013. Mixon is going to be fighting for snaps, at least in the beginning. With the potential for a three-way split between Bernard, Jeremy Hill and Mixon, the under would be the safer bet.
Over/under 535 receiving yards for John Ross?
Terrell's prediction: Under. A.J. Green is still the man in Cincinnati, and after him, there's a jumbled mess of pass-catchers between Brandon LaFell, Tyler Boyd, Tyler Eifert and the rest. Ross is still coming along slowly from offseason shoulder surgery, and it could be some time before he's acclimated to the NFL.
Over/under six touchdowns for Tyler Eifert?
Terrell's prediction: Over. If there's one thing Eifert can be counted on to do, it's score touchdowns. He still managed five touchdowns last season despite only playing half the season. If he stays healthy in 2017, he's going to be the Bengals' No. 1 red zone target. Eifert had 13 touchdowns in 2015. If he plays a full season, he could possibly approach that number again.
Cleveland Browns
Over/under 10 starts for DeShone Kizer?
Pat McManamon's prediction: Under. This is a tough guess at this point of camp, and at this point it, is a guess. But even after an impressive preseason opener, coach Hue Jackson was not ready to commit to Kizer as the starter. The way he's playing, though, Kizer will at some point be the starter. The timing of that is up for debate, but it won't be early enough for Kizer to stay healthy enough to start double-digit games.
Over/under 228 carries for Isaiah Crowell?
McManamon's prediction: Over. Coach Hue Jackson admitted he didn't run Crowell enough in 2016. Jackson also wants to win in 2017 with defense and the run game. That means Crowell should get 16 to 20 carries per game, not the 14.25 from this projection.
Over/under 61 receptions for Corey Coleman?
McManamon's prediction: Under. Coleman has not proven to to be durable. If he missed four games and plays 12, he'd have to average five catches per game to reach 61 with one extra catch in any game. With the emphasis on the running game and the concerns at quarterback, it's tough to see Coleman getting that many receptions per game.
Over/under three touchdowns for David Njoku?
McManamon's prediction: Under. Three seems like a low number for a first-round pick who can be a red zone target, but to watch Njoku fight the ball in training camp is to wonder what he'll do during the season. If Njoku gets it together, he'll go over this number. Based on what he has done so far, it has to be an under. Preseason games will show if Njoku is getting it together.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Over/under 4,214 passing yards for Ben Roethlisberger?
Jeremy Fowler's prediction: Over. This is contingent on health. When Roethlisberger is in the lineup, he has averaged 302 passing yards per game since 2014, or 4,842 yards over 16 games. There's always a chance Roethlisberger misses a few games, but he's healthy now and playing with his best playmaking arsenal. Yards are rarely the fantasy issue with Big Ben. The touchdown numbers are more unpredictable.
Over/under 14 total touchdowns for Le'Veon Bell?
Fowler's prediction: Over. But barely. Bell scored 11 touchdowns in his last nine full games last season, which breaks the tie here. Otherwise, the Steelers' middle-of-the-road red zone scoring coupled with TD hogs Antonio Brown and Martavis Bryant (they average 1.44 TDs per game together) affects Bell's bottom line. Still, the running game figured something out late last season, and Bell will see cleaner looks at the end zone than he did a few years back.
Over/under seven touchdowns for Martavis Bryant?
Fowler's prediction: Over. Bryant has 15 touchdowns over his first 21 NFL games, and assuming he stays out of trouble with the NFL, Bryant easily will surpass that number. Antonio Brown, Le'Veon Bell and Jesse James will take some of his red zone targets, but Bryant is such a big-play threat that he can score from long distance. He has also added 10 pounds of muscle to secure the difficult catches near the goal line.
Over/under four touchdowns for Jesse James?
Fowler's prediction: Under. I'm tempted to put James above four touchdowns, as Ben Roethlisberger often targets James in goal-line practice work. But the triple B's -- Bell, Brown, Bryant -- will likely dominate the scoring. Plus, backup tight end Xavier Grimble will get some red zone looks. James is a scoring threat but must prove he can be one consistently.
AFC SOUTH
Houston Texans
Over/under 10 starts for Deshaun Watson?
Sarah Barshop's prediction: Under. It's easy to see a world where Watson surpasses 10 starts, but that would likely involve Tom Savage getting hurt or playing much worse than he did on Wednesday night in the preseason opener. While that certainly could happen -- Savage had been injured in each of his three previous seasons, and he has not thrown an NFL touchdown pass -- it seems more likely that if Watson starts, it will be about midway through the season.
Over/under 256 carries for Lamar Miller?
Barshop's prediction: Over. But not by much. Texans coach Bill O'Brien acknowledged that Miller had too heavy of a workload early last season, and that affected his productivity come December and January. The Texans drafted D'Onta Foreman in the third round, and Foreman should be able to spell Miller this season. If Miller can stay healthy, however, he still should get 18-20 carries a game.
Over/under 1,135 receiving yards for DeAndre Hopkins?
Barshop's prediction: Over. Hopkins finished last season with 954 receiving yards, and that was with Brock Osweiler throwing to him for the majority of the year. Hopkins and Osweiler struggled to connect on the field -- Hopkins had 42 less targets than the season before -- and the quarterback favored completions to his tight ends. The fifth-year receiver may not reach his 2015 levels of 111 catches for 1,521 yards and 11 touchdowns, but barring an injury, Hopkins should see more targets from either Tom Savage or Deshaun Watson and, therefore, surpass his total receiving yards from a year ago.
Over/under 637 receiving yards for C.J. Fiedorowicz?
Barshop's prediction: Under. Fiedorowicz had fewer receiving yards last season, and that was with tight end-friendly quarterback Brock Osweiler throwing him the ball. The Texans ranked second in the NFL in targets (175) and receptions (115) in 2016. The year before, Houston's tight ends ranked 31st in both categories. In 2017, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins should be a bigger part of the offense, which will take away yards from Fiedorowicz.
Indianapolis Colts
Over/under 29 touchdown passes for Andrew Luck?
Mike Wells' prediction: Over. I need to preface the over part by assuming Luck plays at least 14 games this season, because he remains out after a January surgery on his right shoulder. The Colts should easily finish in the top 10 in offense this season with a healthy Luck. He has all his top skill positions players back, and this could be the best group of receivers that he has played with in his career in T.Y. Hilton, Donte Moncrief, Chester Rogers and Phillip Dorsett. It also should help that this is the first time the Colts return their core group of offensive linemen from the previous season for the first time in Luck's six-year career.
Over/under 234 carries for Frank Gore?
Wells' prediction: Under. Gore has nine seasons in which he has had at least 234 carries in a season, and he will likely be under that in 2017. He's still the team's top running back, but he's 34 years old. The Colts want to use Robert Turbin and rookie Marlon Mack more to lighten Gore's workload.
Over/under 796 receiving yards for Donte Moncrief?
Wells' prediction: Under. This is based off questions surrounding Moncrief's health, not off his playing ability. He missed seven games with a shoulder problem last season and he has already missed time in training camp with a shoulder problem. You also have to factor in that quarterback Andrew Luck had right shoulder surgery during the offseason and has yet to practice since the January procedure.
Over/under 614 receiving yards for Jack Doyle?
Wells' prediction: Under. Doyle is going from being the No. 2 tight end, which has routinely been the pass-catching tight end in the offense, to the top tight end with the trade of Dwayne Allen in the offseason. Doyle was second on the team in receptions (59) and receiving yards (584) last season. The No. 1 tight end has often been more of a blocker than a receiver with the Colts. That definitely may be the case this season, as Erik Swoope, who is the team's second tight end, is more a pass-catcher than a blocker. He's a former college basketball player who is headed into his second full season on the active roster.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Over/under 540 passing attempts for Blake Bortles?
Mike DiRocco's prediction: Under. That's just under 34 attempts per game, and the Jaguars don't want to throw the ball that much. Bortles has averaged 37 pass attempts per game during his three-year career, and Doug Marrone and Tom Coughlin want to cut that to fewer than 30 per game. That's why the Jaguars drafted running back Leonard Fournette fourth overall. They want to play ball-control and rely on defense and special teams to shorten games. The defense should be good enough to keep most games close enough that they don't have to abandon the run.
Over/under nine total touchdowns for Leonard Fournette?
DiRocco's prediction: Over. Fournette should be in double digits. Fournette could touch the ball close to 300 times combining carries and receptions and nine touchdowns would be one TD for every 33 touches. That's not a very good ratio, especially since Tom Coughlin said the team drafted Fournette fourth overall because the Jaguars "need players to put the ball in the end zone." Fournette should be the first option on the goal line, too, so that ups his chances of hitting double digits.
Over/under seven touchdowns for Allen Robinson?
DiRocco's prediction: Over. Robinson is having his best training camp and the fourth-year pro has had some good one-on-one battles with CB A.J. Bouye. Even though the Jaguars want to throw the ball less (that's why they drafted RB Leonard Fournette), Robinson is the Jaguars' top receiving option in the red zone and Blake Bortles can throw the ball up and let him make a play. Robinson may not have a high yardage total, but he should approach double digits in touchdowns.
Over/under 25 receptions for Mychal Rivera?
DiRocco's Prediction: Under. Rivera has missed more than a week of practice already with an undisclosed injury, and that position isn't going to factor much into the passing game. Second-year player Ben Koyack has gotten a lot of reps in Rivera's absence, and Marcedes Lewis remains the top target at tight end.
Tennessee Titans
Over/under 29 total touchdowns for Marcus Mariota?
Cameron Wolfe's prediction: Over. Mariota had 28 touchdowns through 15 games last season. If healthy, and that's an important caveat, Mariota is in a great position to surpass that mark. He has stronger red zone receiving weapons with Eric Decker and Corey Davis to go along with the consistency of Delanie Walker and Rishard Matthews.
Over/under 146 carries for Derrick Henry?
Wolfe's prediction: Over. It's OK to hop on the Henry hype train. Henry had 110 carries as a rookie, and he could add 50+ more carries to his workload, even with DeMarco Murray remaining the lead back. In seven of the Titans' 16 games last season, Henry had five carries or fewer. That number will certainly increase with a stronger, more comfortable Henry.
Over/under 752 receiving yards for Corey Davis?
Wolfe's prediction: Under. Only one rookie -- the Saints' Michael Thomas -- had more than 653 receiving yards last season. Davis is talented and may have a significant Year 1 impact, but I'll take the slight under for a player who has missed most of spring and summer practice due to injury. The Titans will still be a run-heavy offense, and they now have more receiving weapons to spread the love to when they choose to pass.
Over/under 60 receptions for Delanie Walker?
Wolfe's prediction: Under. Walker hasn't had fewer than 60 catches since he joined the Titans in 2013, but an influx of new receiving talent pushes him just under than number this season. New additions Eric Decker, Corey Davis, Taywan Taylor will eat into some of Walker's targets, and the Titans drafted Walker's eventual replacement, tight end Jonnu Smith, in the third round this year. Walker will still be a big piece of the Titans' offense, but he could be a victim of too many mouths to feed in Tennessee.
AFC WEST
Denver Broncos
Over/under seven starts for Paxton Lynch?
Jeff Legwold's prediction: Under. Unless Lynch roars through the combined workouts against the 49ers this week and shows composure in the pocket in his preseason start on Saturday. There is no question he can still win the job. But unless he rallies, Trevor Siemian takes a major stumble or the Broncos decision-makers simply push him into the lineup, Lynch likely won't hit seven starts.
Over/under 195 touches for C.J. Anderson?
Legwold's prediction: Over. Anderson has to stay healthy to have a chance, however. He has topped that figure only once in his career -- 213 touches in 2014 -- and the Broncos are already poised for a running back-by-committee approach. That's especially true if Jamaal Charles' knees hold up to play roughly 12 snaps a game. The Broncos like what they've seen from Devontae Booker in the offseason, and he was poised to split time, with Anderson, with the starters before surgery to repair a fracture in his wrist that will keep out of the preseason. Rookie De'Angelo Henderson figures to be in the mix as well -- he is the Broncos' speedy running back, and there is virtually no chance they could get him through waivers at the final cutdown to 53 players even if he hadn't already showed them he deserves some playing time.
Over/under 1,072 receiving yards for Demaryius Thomas?
Legwold's prediction: Over. If he can stay healthy and avoid the hip trouble that slowed him last season, offensive coordinator Mike McCoy wants to get the ball to Thomas early and often. Coach Vance Joseph has consistently lamented how opposing defenses got away with playing single-high-safety looks against the Broncos and has said "that should never happen." The Broncos will run the ball better than they did last season -- they were 28th in the league with one 100-yard rushing game from a back -- and that should give Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders more room to work.
Over/under 12 games played for Jake Butt?
Legwold's prediction: Under. Butt is making progress in his return from the torn ACL he suffered in Michigan's bowl game in January, and his timetable could certainly improve in the coming weeks. As it stands now, he's still on non-football injury list, has not practiced with the team and will not until he's removed from NFI. Coach Vance Joseph has said the team will take its time because it has big plans for the rookie. They want him to be ready to go for the long haul, so they won't rush things.
Kansas City Chiefs
Over/under 17 touchdown passes for Alex Smith?
Adam Teicher's prediction: Over. We'll take the over here because, injuries aside, how does a quarterback not throw at least 18 touchdown passes for a winning team in the modern NFL? Smith has thrown more than 17 TD passes in three of his four seasons with Kansas City -- but not last year, when he had just 15.
Over/under 129 carries for Kareem Hunt?
Teicher's prediction: Under. That's only about eight carries a game for Hunt, but at this point even that is difficult to predict. Figure about 325 carries for the Chiefs' backs this season, which is about what they had in 2016. Spencer Ware will go over 200 by himself, so while Hunt might get close to 129, the math here doesn't add up for him.
Over/under six all-purpose touchdowns for Tyreek Hill?
Teicher's prediction: Over. This would seem to be a no-brainer. Hill had 12 TDs as a rookie, including six receiving, three as a runner and three as a kick returner. His number as a return specialist should go down. He has been removed from kickoff-return duty and teams will shy away from punting to him. But he'll make up for that on offense, where he's no longer a part-time player.
Over/under five touchdowns for Travis Kelce?
Teicher's prediction: Over. It will be a disappointment for the Chiefs and Kelce if it's anything but over, even if his career high for TD catches is five. He has been vastly underutilized in the red zone, and the Chiefs are trying to feature him more when they near the opponent's end zone. Much depends on quarterback Alex Smith, whose stats were lousy last season on passes thrown into the end zone, whether the intended receiver was Kelce or someone else.
Los Angeles Chargers
Over/under 29 touchdown passes for Philip Rivers?
Eric D Williams' prediction: Over. Since 2010, Rivers has finished with fewer than 29 TD passes only twice for a season. Even though the Chargers will have more balance and commit to running the football under head coach Anthony Lynn, offenses still have to throw to score when teams get in compact areas, such as the red zone. Rivers has several playmakers to get the ball to near the goal line, and he should fill the stat sheet up if he stays healthy in 2017.
Over/under 337 touches for Melvin Gordon?
Williams' prediction: Under: Gordon finished with 295 touches last season but missed the last three games because of knee and hip injuries. While Gordon should be a more focal part of the Chargers' offense in 2017, coach Anthony Lynn likes to feature multiple running backs in his offense, which means the Chargers will spread the ball around more. Also, Lynn wants to make sure Gordon stays fresh and doesn't wear down toward the end of the season.
Over/under 83 receptions for Keenan Allen?
Williams' prediction: Under: I like Allen to have a bounce-back season, but his best number for receptions came in 2014 with 77 catches for 783 yards and four scores. The Chargers have too many weapons on offense, and I just don't see Allen getting enough touches to reach that mark. Also, the Cal product has not played a full 16-game season in four years in the NFL.
Over/under 51 receptions for Hunter Henry?
Williams' prediction: Over. Henry finished with 36 receptions for 478 yards and eight touchdowns on 53 targets as a rookie, and I believe Philip Rivers will look for him even more in his second season. One concern, however, is how much Rivers will target his longtime security blanket Antonio Gates, particularly if the 37-year-old tight end has favorable matchups on a weekly basis. That could adversely affect Henry's number of targets.
Oakland Raiders
Over/under 27 touchdown passes for Derek Carr?
Paul Gutierrez's prediction: Under. Yeah, I know, Carr is on the rise, is an NFL MVP candidate and he has so many flashy toys around him in receivers Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree, tight end Jared Cook and running back Marshawn Lynch. But therein lies the dilemma: Lynch will command the ball deep in the red zone, and that just might eat into Carr's scoring pass production. And Carr is just fine with that development -- as long as Oakland wins games.
Over/under nine total touchdowns for Marshawn Lynch?
Gutierrez's prediction: Under: I get it -- Latavius Murray had 12 rushing TDs last season, and Lynch is supposed to be an even better, more violent goal line threat. Thing is, the Raiders have added more weapons in tight end Jared Cook and receiver Cordarrelle Patterson, so they will not have to rely on Lynch as much. Now, if Oakland has 10 opportunities to score from the 1-yard line, go with the over.
Over/under six touchdowns for Amari Cooper?
Gutierrez's prediction: Over. Yeah, I know Cooper has been a spectator more often than not in training camp as he nurses a left-leg malady. But this is the year Cooper truly breaks out. There's a reason he showed up to camp much more muscular in his upper body ... to keep his production from tailing off late in the season and to get him ready for more jump-ball opportunities in the end zone. Seven TDs would be a career-high. Perfect for a player on the ascent.
Over/under 559 receiving yards for Jared Cook?
Gutierrez's prediction: Over. True, it would be Cook's most receiving yards since 2014, with the Rams, but this is why the Raiders signed Cook -- to be a huge mismatch in the AFC West. He is too big for corners to cover and too swift for linebackers. He has the hands of a receiver. Cook, who said he sees a little bit of Aaron Rodgers in Derek Carr, will quickly become Carr's safety valve -- when he's not tearing down the middle of the field for big gains against zone defenses. At least, that's the Raiders' plan.