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Fantasy predictions 2009: Cedric Benson runs for 1,000?
Updated: January 4, 2009, 11:43 PM ET
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Nate Ravitz | ESPN.com
What does 2009 hold in store for the world of fantasy sports? We surveyed our team of fantasy analysts and editors for the answers. Check out all twelve completed surveys by using the drop-down menu. (Some surveys were abridged to protect the innocent.)
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ESPN.COM'S LOOK AT THE YEAR AHEAD

What to expect across the sports spectrum in 2009? ESPN.com offers things you might see coming, some you won't and some that will just flat-out surprise. Predictions to consider:
PRO SPORTS
- NFL: Flacco, Ravens to reach new heights
- NFL: Johnson will not be back in Kansas City
- NFL Draft: Draft to be different for Lions
- MLB: Yankees will be must-see TV
- MLB: Sabathia, Uptons on watch list
- NBA: What's coming down the line in '09?
- NHL: Our (sometimes wacky) predictions
- MMA: Nine reasons to be excited in '09
- MMA: Nine things fans want in '09
- Boxing: Rafael's 2009 boxing wish list
- Boxing: Listeners' wish lists for '09

- NASCAR: The likely, and not-so likely
- Racing: Never a dull moment in IndyCar
- Soccer: Looking into crystal ball for 2009
- Golf: Garcia ready to make the leap
- Golf: Watch out for Woods in 2009
- Golf: North's projections for 2009 season

- Tennis: Projecting who will find redemption
- Tennis: Which scripts will stand out?
COLLEGE SPORTS
- College FB: Big-name coaches could leave
- College BKB: Bilas says Hansbrough again
- College BKB: Fraschilla looks at Curry
- College BKB: Gottlieb says Griffin dominant
- Women's BKB: Creme on 2009 bracket
- Women's BKB: Hays picks UConn
- Women's BKB: Voepel looks at '09 tourney
- FB Recruiting: Luginbill's nine for '09
- BKB Recruiting: Williams' boys projections
- BKB Recruiting: Nelson's girls projections
MORE SPORTS
- Page 2: Predicting 2009 (thanks, 2008)
- Fantasy: What to watch for in 2009
- Fantasy: Berry's 2009 projections

- Fantasy: Karabell's 2009 projections

- ESPN RISE: 10 high school predictions
- ESPN RISE: Nine high schoolers to watch
- Olympics: 10 questions to ponder for '09
- Legal Issues: Cases to play out in 2009
- Sports Economy: Downturn will be story
- Poker: Economy will alter poker industry
- Poll: What does SportsNation see in 2009?
- Fan Blogs: Giants yes, Yankees no

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