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San Francisco 49ers: 5 bold predictions ahead of the 2018 season

By Bobby Horne

SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 29: A view of San Francisco 49ers helmets on the bench during their NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on November 29, 2015 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 29: A view of San Francisco 49ers helmets on the bench during their NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on November 29, 2015 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after the 49ers defeated the Chicago Bears 15-14 at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after the 49ers defeated the Chicago Bears 15-14 at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

No. 1: Jimmy Garoppolo will lead NFL in passing yards

Now, I couldn’t finish without having at least one Jimmy Garoppolo bold prediction!

In the five games Garoppolo started, he averaged 308.4 yards per game, which would have been on pace for 4,934 yards passing in a 16-game season.

Those numbers would have been first in the NFL in both categories. In 2018, Garoppolo will not slow down, as he is only getting more comfortable in head coach Kyle Shanahan’s system.

Look for Garoppolo to propel the 49ers into a playoff run and throw all over the NFL in 2018.

Next: Richard Sherman's value extends well beyond on-field play

He will lead the league in passing yards.