Mike Fanelli· Aug 25, 2026
Fanelli names 13 wide receivers he targets in a Zero-WR draft strategy, arguing each will outperform their ADP, with specific finishes projected for several (Odunze and Harrison as top-12 receivers, Pierce as a top-20 finisher, Robinson leading the Titans in targets and receptions, Lane leading Baltimore in receiving touchdowns).
“Fantasy players shouldn't be shocked if Harrison is this year's Chris Olave, a mid-round WR3 that finishes as a top-12 wide receiver.”
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22 checkable claims — 13 sleeper calls, 6 positional finishes, 2 depth chart calls and 1 player season number — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 25 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 7 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 2 and below it on 5.
Where this call stands in the room
De'Zhaun Stribling · 2026 season5 calls from 4 pundits between 1 and 4. Mike Fanelli said 1. the room's median is 2. not settled yet
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Who this take is about
- Ja'Kobi Lane
- Baltimore Ravens
- Davante Adams
- Los Angeles Rams
- Alec Pierce
- Indianapolis Colts
- De'Zhaun Stribling
- San Francisco 49ers
- K.C. Concepcion
- Cleveland Browns
- DJ Moore
- Buffalo Bills
- Marvin Harrison Jr.
- Arizona Cardinals
- Wan'Dale Robinson
- Tennessee Titans
- Parker Washington
- Rome Odunze
- Chicago Bears
- Chris Godwin Jr.
- Christian Watson
- Green Bay Packers
- Jordan Addison
- Minnesota Vikings
- Zay Flowers
22 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.
- Positional FinishesJa'Kobi LaneBaltimore RavensAug 25, 2026
Ja'Kobi Lane to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving tds
“the third-round rookie has a significant chance at finishing second on the team in targets and leading the squad in receiving touchdowns”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Davante Adams to record 10 receiving tds
“no one should be surprised if he ranks among the league leaders again in 2026, finding the end zone 10 or more times”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsAlec PierceIndianapolis ColtsAug 25, 2026
Alec Pierce to outplay his draft cost (ADP 91.6 | WR 37)
“Alec Pierce ( IND ): ADP 91.6 | WR 37 ... If he can see 100 or more targets in 2026, Pierce should have his first career top-20 finish.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
De'Zhaun Stribling to outplay his draft cost (ADP 152.2 | WR 57)
“De'Zhaun Stribling ( SF ): ADP 152.2 | WR 57 ... Stribling could end up being the 49ers' best wide receiver as a rookie.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesAlec PierceIndianapolis ColtsAug 25, 2026
Alec Pierce to finish top 20 at his position, by fantasy points
“If he can see 100 or more targets in 2026, Pierce should have his first career top-20 finish.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsK.C. ConcepcionCleveland BrownsAug 25, 2026
K.C. Concepcion to outplay his draft cost (ADP 130.8 | WR 50)
“KC Concepcion ( CLE ): ADP 130.8 | WR 50 ... Concepcion remains my favorite Cleveland wide receiver for 2026.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDJ MooreBuffalo BillsAug 25, 2026
DJ Moore to outplay his draft cost (ADP 53.2 | WR 23)
“DJ Moore ( BUF ): ADP 53.2 | WR 23 ... Moore could have similar success with Allen under center.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Marvin Harrison Jr. to outplay his draft cost (ADP 75.4 | WR 31)
“Marvin Harrison Jr. ( ARI ): ADP 75.4 | WR 31 ... fantasy players shouldn't be shocked if Harrison is this year's Chris Olave, a mid-round WR3 that finishes as a top-12 wide receiver.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Wan'Dale Robinson to finish top 1 at his position, by receptions
“While Carnell Tate will see a significant workload, Robinson should lead the Titans in targets and receptions.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsWan'Dale RobinsonTennessee TitansAug 25, 2026
Wan'Dale Robinson to outplay his draft cost (ADP 98.4 | WR 39)
“Wan'Dale Robinson ( TEN ): ADP 98.4 | WR 39 ... Robinson should lead the Titans in targets and receptions.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDavante AdamsLos Angeles RamsAug 25, 2026
Davante Adams to outplay his draft cost (ADP 50.4 | WR 22)
“Davante Adams ( LAR) : ADP 50.4 | WR 22 ... no one should be surprised if he ranks among the league leaders again in 2026, finding the end zone 10 or more times.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
De'Zhaun Stribling to be 1st on the depth chart
“While it was once considered a long shot, Stribling could end up being the 49ers' best wide receiver as a rookie.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsParker WashingtonAug 25, 2026
Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (ADP 75.6 | WR 32)
“Parker Washington ( JAC ): ADP 75.6 | WR 32 ... Reportedly, he has been far and away the best Jaguars wide receiver during training camp.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Marvin Harrison Jr. to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“fantasy players shouldn't be shocked if Harrison is this year's Chris Olave, a mid-round WR3 that finishes as a top-12 wide receiver”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsRome OdunzeChicago BearsAug 25, 2026
Rome Odunze to outplay his draft cost (ADP 61.6 | WR 27)
“Rome Odunze ( CHI ): ADP 61.6 | WR 27 ... Odunze could easily have a Jameson Williams-like top-12 finish”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsAlec PierceIndianapolis ColtsAug 25, 2026
Alec Pierce to be 1st on the depth chart
“they traded away Michael Pittman Jr., making the former Cincinnati star the team's new clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJa'Kobi LaneBaltimore RavensAug 25, 2026
Ja'Kobi Lane to outplay his draft cost (ADP 195.2 | WR 62)
“Ja'Kobi Lane ( BAL ): ADP 195.2 | WR 62 ... The rookie is an excellent last-round pick, regardless of draft strategy.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsChris Godwin Jr.Aug 25, 2026
Chris Godwin Jr. to outplay his draft cost (ADP 100.8 | WR 40)
“Chris Godwin Jr. ( T B ): ADP 100.8 | WR 40 ... Godwin should bounce back if he stays healthy.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsChristian WatsonGreen Bay PackersAug 25, 2026
Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost (ADP 71.2 | WR 30)
“Christian Watson ( GB ): ADP 71.2 | WR 30 ... the Packers moved on from Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks this offseason, which should open up more targets for Watson in 2026.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJordan AddisonMinnesota VikingsAug 25, 2026
Jordan Addison to outplay his draft cost (ADP 108.6 | WR 45)
“Jordan Addison ( MIN ): ADP 108.6 | WR 45 ... I'm betting that he can return to his 2024 form with Kyler Murray under center.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesZay FlowersBaltimore RavensAug 25, 2026
Zay Flowers to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving yards
“Zay Flowers will be the focal point of the passing attack, leading Baltimore in targets.”
Too vague to check — we could not tell what would count as right.
- Positional FinishesRome OdunzeChicago BearsAug 25, 2026
Rome Odunze to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“Odunze could easily have a Jameson Williams-like top-12 finish if he sees the same 7.5 targets per game he got last season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
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- Bucky BrooksTrade and Signing Calls · Keenan AllenHit · 100Brooks predicted J.J. McCarthy won't be on the Vikings' roster (traded or released), said Kyler Murray wins the Vikings' QB competition, made a series of 2025 award picks, made 2026 Heisman/draft projections including Arch Manning as the front-runner for the No. 1 overall pick, and said none of Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen or Joe Burrow win a championship this season.
- Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls · Kyler MurrayHit · 100Fitzmaurice expects Kyler Murray to be Minnesota's Week 1 starter and calls him one of the better quarterback values in 2026 drafts; he also views Jordan Love as a top-10 real-life quarterback but only a QB2 in fantasy.
- Mike FlorioDepth Chart Calls · Shedeur SandersMiss · 0Florio reports the Browns will start Deshaun Watson in Week 1 but predicts Shedeur Sanders will likely be the starting quarterback by Week 3.
- Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls · Kyler MurrayHit · 100Fitzmaurice expects Kyler Murray to open the season as Minnesota's starting quarterback and to be one of the better quarterback values in 2026 fantasy drafts, and he likewise likes Tyler Shough as New Orleans' entrenched starter with an easy schedule.
- Paul KerenDepth Chart Calls · Teven JenkinsMiss · 0Keren says Teven Jenkins still projects as Cleveland's Week 1 starting right guard despite a push from KT Leveston, and that Carson Schwesinger and Quincy Williams will be the Browns' lead linebackers.
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