Mike Fanelli· Sep 10, 2026
Fanelli names six Week 1 fantasy "lineup landmines" — players likely to disappoint lineups: Josh Allen (though still a top-12 QB in his rankings), Jeremiyah Love (and backup Tyler Allgeier), RJ Harvey and the entire Denver backfield, Rashee Rice, Terry McLaurin and Tucker Kraft.
“These six players could blow up in your face in Week 1.”
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8 checkable claims — 7 fantasy bust calls and 1 positional finishe — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 13 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the rest of the room.
Where this call stands in the room
Josh Allen · 2026 season · positional finish3 calls from 3 pundits between 1 positional finish and 12 positional finish. Mike Fanelli said 12 positional finish. the room's median is 1 positional finish. not settled yet
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8 checkable claims in this take
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Tyler Allgeier to fall short of his draft cost
“Even if Love is out for Week 1, fantasy players want to avoid starting Allgeier because of the matchup.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsRJ HarveyDenver BroncosSep 10, 2026
RJ Harvey to fall short of his draft cost
“I’ve been out on Harvey all offseason long and had him on my do-not-draft list... Fantasy players should have low expectations for every Denver running back on Monday night.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesJosh AllenBuffalo BillsSep 10, 2026
Josh Allen to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“While he is still a top-12 quarterback in my Week 1 rankings, the superstar likely faces his worst matchup of the year on Sunday.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jeremiyah Love to fall short of his draft cost
“While the rookie running back has a bright future, don’t bet on a fantasy-friendly Week 1 performance.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsRashee RiceKansas City ChiefsSep 10, 2026
Rashee Rice to fall short of his draft cost
“Sticking with Monday’s contest, fantasy players want to temper their expectations for Rice.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Terry McLaurin to fall short of his draft cost
“Unfortunately, the Week 1 matchup couldn’t be worse for McLaurin in the passing attack as they face the Eagles... it could be an easy Week 1 showing.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsTucker KraftGreen Bay PackersSep 10, 2026
Tucker Kraft to fall short of his draft cost
“However, the Packers might have Kraft on a snap count for Week 1. More importantly, his matchup is far from ideal for fantasy players.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsJosh AllenBuffalo BillsSep 10, 2026
Josh Allen to fall short of his draft cost (a high draft pick)
“Benching Allen will seem like blasphemy to some, especially after spending a high draft pick on him... the superstar likely faces his worst matchup of the year on Sunday... Fantasy players should temper their expectations if they start the superstar quarterback.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Seth WalderTrade and Signing Calls · Kayshon BoutteMiss · 0Walder proposes five trades he believes should happen before Week 1 of the 2026 season: Jessie Bates III to the 49ers, Kayvon Thibodeaux to the Patriots, Keon Coleman to the Colts, Walker Little to the Cardinals, and Kayshon Boutte to the Commanders, where he says Boutte would immediately be Washington's No. 2 receiver.
- Henry McKennaDepth Chart Calls · Carson BeckMiss · 0McKenna predicts Kyler Murray will win the Vikings' starting QB job over J.J. McCarthy, that Minnesota will make the playoffs if Murray cuts out the hero ball, that both QBs will play in 2026, and wonders whether rookie Carson Beck could unseat Jacoby Brissett as Arizona's Week 1 starter.
- Garrett PodellTrade and Signing Calls · Stefon DiggsHit · 100An unsigned CBS Sports report frames Stefon Diggs as filling Washington's vacant No. 2 receiver role opposite Terry McLaurin after his reported one-year deal, expecting him in that spot in the 2026 passing game with Jayden Daniels.
- Bucky BrooksTrade and Signing Calls · Stefon DiggsHit · 100In a quarterback rapid-fire segment and later discussion, Brooks named starters for several clubs (Kyler Murray over JJ McCarthy in Minnesota, Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland, Tua in Atlanta, Jeremiah Love as Arizona's starting running back), called Chris Olave a No. 1 receiver, backed Stefon Diggs landing with the Commanders and Aaron Donald returning to the Rams, argued Baker Mayfield belongs among the top 15-17 quarterbacks, and published a top-five defensive tackle list topped by Jeffrey Simmons.
- Joe MarinoTrade and Signing Calls · Stefon DiggsHit · 100Marino projects DJ Moore to bounce back in Buffalo's offense with over 1,000 receiving yards (talking up around 1,200), and expects rookie cornerback Davison Igbinosun (IGB) to win a starting job opposite Christian Benford. He also thinks free agent Stefon Diggs ends up signing with Washington.
- Gregg RosenthalTrade and Signing Calls · Stefon DiggsHit · 100Rosenthal picked rookies he expects to start right away — a Steelers left tackle and Colts linebacker — said Terry McLaurin is Washington's clear No. 1 receiver, and said he wouldn't be surprised if the Commanders signed Stefon Diggs as a solid No. 2.
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- Patrick ClaybonFantasy Bust Calls · Aaron RodgersHit · 100Claibon says Aaron Rodgers' deep-passing outburst was a one-week product of Baltimore's defense and won't continue, still endorses starting Jacoby Brissett in a tough Houston matchup, and picks Devon Achane as the top running back and AJ Brown as the top receiver for Week 15.
- Marcas GrantFantasy Bust Calls · Michael PittmanMiss · 0Grant calls Christian Watson the Packers' clear No. 1 receiver and RJ Harvey Denver's lead back, while labeling Mike Gesicki's and Tony Pollard's big weeks mirages to avoid; he also wants no part of Colts pass catchers with Philip Rivers signing. For Week 15 he picks Matthew Stafford as the top quarterback and Puka Nacua among the top receivers.
- Andrew EricksonFantasy Bust Calls · Cooper KuppHit · 100Erickson reiterated his prediction that Jordan Mason will lead the NFL in rushing touchdowns, backed the Broncos to blow out the Titans in Week 1, called Garrett Wilson a sell and Jacoby Myers a buy-low, expects little from Cooper Kupp, and made several depth-chart calls (Thornton starting in New England, Myers as Vegas' No. 1 receiver, Croskey-Merritt eventually taking the Commanders' 'A back' role).
- Ryan WormeliFantasy Bust Calls · Zay FlowersMiss · 0Host Ryan Warmley endorsed Ricky Pearsall as a bet worth making and put his rookie-receiver capital in Tetairoa McMillan, while fading Zay Flowers at his cost and opting out of Marvin Harrison Jr.