Walt· Aug 1, 2026
He ranks wide receivers 21 through 40 for 2026 fantasy football and attaches projected catch, receiving yard and fantasy point totals to each player.
“Moore is now the top option in Buffalo.”
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61 checkable claims — 60 player season numbers and 1 fantasy ranking — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 36 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 25 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 10 and below it on 15.
Their call against the record
fantasy pointsTheir call against what actually happened last time. Not yet settled.
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Who this take is about
- Rome Odunze
- Chicago Bears
- Courtland Sutton
- Denver Broncos
- Quentin Johnston
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Jordyn Tyson
- New Orleans Saints
- Carnell Tate
- Tennessee Titans
- Romeo Doubs
- New England Patriots
- Rashee Rice
- Kansas City Chiefs
- DK Metcalf
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Alec Pierce
- Indianapolis Colts
- Luther Burden III
- Jaylen Waddle
- DJ Moore
- Buffalo Bills
- Jordan Addison
- Minnesota Vikings
- Zay Flowers
- Baltimore Ravens
- Parker Washington
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Matthew Golden
- Green Bay Packers
- Mike Evans
- San Francisco 49ers
- Brian Thomas Jr.
- Tetairoa McMillan
- Carolina Panthers
- Ladd McConkey
61 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
Rome Odunze to record 144 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 144.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Courtland Sutton to record 140 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 140.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Quentin Johnston to record 940 receiving yards
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 69 catches. 940 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jordyn Tyson to record 71 receptions
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 71 catches. 990 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Carnell Tate to record 60 receptions
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 60 catches. 830 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Romeo Doubs to record 131 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 131.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Rashee Rice to record 150 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 150.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
DK Metcalf to record 950 receiving yards
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 65 catches. 950 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Alec Pierce to record 52 receptions
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 52 catches. 900 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Luther Burden III to record 1,220 receiving yards
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 97 catches. 1,220 receiving yards. 7 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Romeo Doubs to record 80 receptions
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 80 catches. 950 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jaylen Waddle to record 980 receiving yards
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 77 catches. 980 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Player Season NumbersDJ MooreBuffalo BillsAug 1, 2026
DJ Moore to record 84 receptions
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 84 catches. 1,120 receiving yards. 9 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Romeo Doubs to record 950 receiving yards
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 80 catches. 950 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Luther Burden III to record 164 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 164.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jaylen Waddle to record 77 receptions
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 77 catches. 980 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jordan Addison to record 65 receptions
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 65 catches. 940 receiving yards. 7 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jordyn Tyson to record 145 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 145.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Zay Flowers to record 161 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 161.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Courtland Sutton to record 920 receiving yards
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 67 catches. 920 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Alec Pierce to record 900 receiving yards
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 52 catches. 900 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jaylen Waddle to record 134 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 134.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Parker Washington to record 144 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 144.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Player Season NumbersDJ MooreBuffalo BillsAug 1, 2026
DJ Moore to record 1,120 receiving yards
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 84 catches. 1,120 receiving yards. 9 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Matthew Golden to record 830 receiving yards
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 63 catches. 830 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Mike Evans to record 65 receptions
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 65 catches. 960 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Rome Odunze to record 67 receptions
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 67 catches. 960 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Rome Odunze to record 960 receiving yards
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 67 catches. 960 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Alec Pierce to record 148 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 148.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Rashee Rice to record 980 receiving yards
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 91 catches. 980 receiving yards. 7 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Courtland Sutton to record 67 receptions
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 67 catches. 920 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Carnell Tate to record 129 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 129.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Carnell Tate to record 830 receiving yards
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 60 catches. 830 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Brian Thomas Jr. to record 146 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 146.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Zay Flowers to record 84 receptions
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 84 catches. 1,250 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Mike Evans to record 154 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 154.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Parker Washington to record 1,080 receiving yards
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 78 catches. 1,080 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Tetairoa McMillan to record 147 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 147.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Luther Burden III to record 97 receptions
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 97 catches. 1,220 receiving yards. 7 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Tetairoa McMillan to record 73 receptions
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 73 catches. 1,050 receiving yards. 7 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Parker Washington to record 78 receptions
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 78 catches. 1,080 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Brian Thomas Jr. to record 980 receiving yards
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 62 catches. 980 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Tetairoa McMillan to record 1,050 receiving yards
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 73 catches. 1,050 receiving yards. 7 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
DK Metcalf to record 131 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 131.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Matthew Golden to record 139 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 139.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Mike Evans to record 960 receiving yards
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 65 catches. 960 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Quentin Johnston to record 142 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 142.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Quentin Johnston to record 69 receptions
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 69 catches. 940 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Brian Thomas Jr. to record 62 receptions
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 62 catches. 980 receiving yards. 8 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Rashee Rice to record 91 receptions
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 91 catches. 980 receiving yards. 7 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
DK Metcalf to record 65 receptions
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 65 catches. 950 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jordan Addison to record 136 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 136.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Player Season NumbersDJ MooreBuffalo BillsAug 1, 2026
DJ Moore to record 166 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 166.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Matthew Golden to record 63 receptions
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 63 catches. 830 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Ladd McConkey to record 167 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 167.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jordyn Tyson to record 990 receiving yards
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 71 catches. 990 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Ladd McConkey to record 1,130 receiving yards
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 94 catches. 1,130 receiving yards. 9 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Zay Flowers to record 1,250 receiving yards
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 84 catches. 1,250 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy RankingsAug 1, 2026
“2026 Fantasy Football Rankings - Wide Receivers ... 21. Ladd McConkey, WR, Chargers ... 40. Carnell Tate, WR, Titans.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Ladd McConkey to record 94 receptions
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 94 catches. 1,130 receiving yards. 9 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jordan Addison to record 940 receiving yards
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Stats: 65 catches. 940 receiving yards. 7 total TDs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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