ESPN’s Mike Clay gives 2017 record and player stat projections

Dec 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) reacts after the Bills rushed for a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders in the second quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 20, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus (99) lines up on New England Patriots guard Josh Kline (67) during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Patriots defeat the Bills 40 to 32. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Clay of ESPN also went through some of the key players on the roster and gave predictions for how they’ll perform.

All in all, he listed 12 offensive players and 13 defensive players, giving predictions on their end of season stat sheets, including fantasy football point– for you fantasy football lovers (I know you’re out there).

I’ll throw up the tweet again so you know I’m not lying:

Offense

Tyrod Taylor: 3,644 yards, 21 touchdowns, 9 interceptions, 93 carries, 542 rushing yards, 4 rushing touchdowns, 288 fantasy points

Nathan Peterman: 111 yards, one touchdown, one interception, 6 fantasy points

LeSean McCoy: 244 carries, 1,208 yards, 8 touchdowns, 50 catches, 381 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns, 262 fantasy points

Jonathan Williams: 103 carries, 427 yards, 4 touchdowns, 7 receptions, 63 yards, 81 fantasy points

Mike Tolbert: 39 carries, 150 yards, 2 touchdowns, 7 catches, 63 yards, 40 fantasy points

Sammy Watkins: 68 catches, 1,091 yards, 5 touchdowns, 208 fantasy points

Zay Jones: 56 catches, 684 yards, 4 touchdowns, 147 fantasy points

Andre Holmes: 28 catches, 419 yards, 4 touchdowns, 91 fantasy points

Corey Brown: 17 catches, 228 yards, one touchdown, 46 fantasy points

Dezmin Lewis: 6 catches, 78 yards, 16 fantasy points

Charles Clay: 52 catches, 537 yards, 4 touchdowns, 127 fantasy points

Nick O’Leary: 6 catches, 70 yards, one touchdown, 17 fantasy points

Highlights here include: 1,000 yard seasons from Watkins and McCoy, not much surprise from Taylor, a little action from rookie Peterman, Zay Jones No. 2 receiver and Jonathan Williams doesn’t reach the 500 yard mark (something Gillislee did the past two seasons).

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Defense

Marcell Dareus: 70 tackles, 11 for loss, 6.0 sacks, 2 passes defensed, 139 fantasy points

Kyle Williams: 54 tackles, 10 for loss, 4 sacks. one pass defensed, 110 fantasy points

Adolphus Washington: 26 tackles, 4 for loss, 2 sacks, one pass defensed, 53 fantasy points

Jerry Hughes: 48 tackles, 9 for loss, 6 sacks, 3 passes defensed, one forced fumble, 118 fantasy points

Shaq Lawson: 40 tackles, 9 for loss, 5 sacks, 2 passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles, 107 fantasy points

Lorenzo Alexander: 88 tackles, 10 for loss, 3 sacks, one interception, 6 passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles, 172 fantasy points

Reggie Ragland: 110 tackles, 7 for loss, one sack, one interception, 5 passes defensed, one forced fumble, 178 fantasy points

Ramon Humber: 56 tackles, 3 for loss, one sack, 2 passes defensed, 91 fantasy points

Ronald Darby: 79 tackles, 2 for loss, 2 interceptions, 16 passes defensed, 150 fantasy points

Tre’Davious White: 58 tackles, 2 for loss, 2 interceptions, 10 passes defensed, one forced fumble, 113 fantasy points

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Kevon Seymour: 41 tackles, one for loss, one interception, 8 passes defensed, 80 fantasy points

Jordan Poyer: 96 tackles, one for loss, one interception, 6 passes defensed, 148 fantasy points

Micah Hyde: 70 tackles, 4 for loss, one sack, 3 interceptions, 9 passes defensed, 140 fantasy points

Highlights include: Big year from Dareus, only 3 sacks for Lorenzo Alexander, 110 tackles for Ragland, big year from Poyer, solid rookie year from White and Micah Hyde leading the team in interceptions.

Lastly, Mike Clay of ESPN gave predictions on how the position groups will stack up against the rest of the league.

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