# Walt: Walter Football's 2026 fantasy quarterback rankings (QB21-QB35) with projected season statistics and fantasy point totals for each passer. **Claimed:** Aug 1, 2026 **Pundit:** Walt — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/walt **Outlet:** Walter Football — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/walter-football **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://walterfootball.com/fantasy2026quarterbacks_3.php 91 checkable claims — 90 player season numbers and 1 fantasy ranking — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call. It names 28 players and teams, each linked to their own record. None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in. Of the 6 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 1 and below it on 5. > He's projected to be the starter in Minnesota, but it's unlikely that he'll last the whole season. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Kyler Murray to record 430 rushing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Kyler Murray, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet - **C.J. Stroud to record 220 rushing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Sam Darnold to record 90 rushing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: not settled yet - **Bryce Young to record 3,300 passing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Michael Penix Jr. to record 13 passing interceptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons - Verdict: not settled yet - **Fernando Mendoza to record 188 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Fernando Mendoza, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Cam Ward to record 12 passing interceptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kyler Murray to record 17 passing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Kyler Murray, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet - **Deshaun Watson to record 3,000 passing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet - **Aaron Rodgers to record 3,400 passing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Ty Simpson to record 2 passing interceptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Ty Simpson, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Aaron Rodgers to record 50 rushing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Cam Ward to record 3,600 passing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Cam Ward to record 220 rushing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Deshaun Watson to record 15 passing interceptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet - **Bryce Young to record 3 rushing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers - Verdict: not settled yet - **C.J. Stroud to record 11 passing interceptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jacoby Brissett to record 1 rushing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Jacoby Brissett, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Fernando Mendoza to record 2,000 passing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Fernando Mendoza, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kyler Murray to record 10 passing interceptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Kyler Murray, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kyler Murray to record 3 rushing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Kyler Murray, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jacoby Brissett to record 10 passing interceptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Jacoby Brissett, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jordan Love to record 26 passing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Sam Darnold to record 2 rushing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: not settled yet - **Bryce Young to record 11 passing interceptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Geno Smith to record 175 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Geno Smith, New York Jets - Verdict: not settled yet - **Cam Ward to record 240 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Ty Simpson to record 2 passing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Ty Simpson, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Deshaun Watson to record 19 passing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet - **Ty Simpson to record 2 rushing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Ty Simpson, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jacoby Brissett to record 229 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Jacoby Brissett, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Fernando Mendoza to record 2 rushing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Fernando Mendoza, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: not settled yet - **C.J. Stroud to record 240 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jordan Love to record 230 rushing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Fernando Mendoza to record 140 rushing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Fernando Mendoza, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Geno Smith to record 15 passing interceptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Geno Smith, New York Jets - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kirk Cousins to record 3,500 passing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Kirk Cousins, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Sam Darnold to record 4,100 passing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: not settled yet - **Fernando Mendoza to record 8 passing interceptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Fernando Mendoza, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Sam Darnold to record 265 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jordan Love to record 8 passing interceptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - “2026 Fantasy Football Rankings - Quarterbacks ... 21. Jordan Love ... 35. Ty Simpson, QB, Rams.” - Kind: Fantasy Rankings - Verdict: not settled yet - **Aaron Rodgers to record 1 rushing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Sam Darnold to record 27 passing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: not settled yet - **Bryce Young to record 220 rushing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Bryce Young to record 238 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Geno Smith to record 19 passing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Geno Smith, New York Jets - Verdict: not settled yet - **J.J. McCarthy to record 8 passing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet - **Geno Smith to record 0 rushing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Geno Smith, New York Jets - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kirk Cousins to record 20 passing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Kirk Cousins, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Cam Ward to record 20 passing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kyler Murray to record 251 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Kyler Murray, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet - **Aaron Rodgers to record 24 passing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kirk Cousins to record 20 rushing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Kirk Cousins, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Michael Penix Jr. to record 3,600 passing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kirk Cousins to record 12 passing interceptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Kirk Cousins, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jacoby Brissett to record 3,400 passing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Jacoby Brissett, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Ty Simpson to record 330 passing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Ty Simpson, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Fernando Mendoza to record 12 passing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Fernando Mendoza, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Ty Simpson to record 60 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Ty Simpson, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Bryce Young to record 22 passing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Michael Penix Jr. to record 2 rushing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons - Verdict: not settled yet - **Michael Penix Jr. to record 236 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons - Verdict: not settled yet - **J.J. McCarthy to record 140 rushing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet - **C.J. Stroud to record 3,600 passing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans - Verdict: not settled yet - **J.J. McCarthy to record 3 rushing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet - **Deshaun Watson to record 2 rushing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet - **J.J. McCarthy to record 7 passing interceptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jacoby Brissett to record 23 passing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Jacoby Brissett, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kirk Cousins to record 0 rushing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Kirk Cousins, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Michael Penix Jr. to record 23 passing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons - Verdict: not settled yet - **Cam Ward to record 3 rushing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jordan Love to record 275 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **C.J. Stroud to record 2 rushing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Sam Darnold to record 14 passing interceptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jacoby Brissett to record 150 rushing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Jacoby Brissett, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Aaron Rodgers to record 9 passing interceptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jordan Love to record 2 rushing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **C.J. Stroud to record 21 passing tds** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Michael Penix Jr. to record 140 rushing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons - Verdict: not settled yet - **Deshaun Watson to record 216 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet - **Ty Simpson to record 10 rushing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Ty Simpson, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Deshaun Watson to record 380 rushing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet - **Aaron Rodgers to record 225 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jordan Love to record 3,800 passing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Geno Smith to record 3,000 passing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Geno Smith, New York Jets - Verdict: not settled yet - **J.J. McCarthy to record 146 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kyler Murray to record 2,800 passing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Kyler Murray, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kirk Cousins to record 198 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Kirk Cousins, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: not settled yet - **J.J. McCarthy to record 1,400 passing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet - **Geno Smith to record 90 rushing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Geno Smith, New York Jets - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Kyler Murray — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kyler-murray - Minnesota Vikings — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/vikings - C.J. Stroud — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/c-j-stroud - Houston Texans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/texans - Sam Darnold — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/sam-darnold - Seattle Seahawks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/seahawks - Bryce Young — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bryce-young - Carolina Panthers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/panthers - Michael Penix Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/michael-penix-jr - Atlanta Falcons — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/falcons - Fernando Mendoza — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/fernando-mendoza - Las Vegas Raiders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/raiders - Cam Ward — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/cam-ward - Tennessee Titans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/titans - Deshaun Watson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/deshaun-watson - Cleveland Browns — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/browns - Aaron Rodgers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/aaron-rodgers - Pittsburgh Steelers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/steelers - Ty Simpson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ty-simpson - Los Angeles Rams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/rams - Jacoby Brissett — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jacoby-brissett - Arizona Cardinals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cardinals - Jordan Love — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jordan-love - Green Bay Packers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/packers - Geno Smith — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/geno-smith - New York Jets — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jets - Kirk Cousins — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kirk-cousins - J.J. McCarthy — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/j-j-mccarthy ## What others said about the same people - Jason Harmon on Max Brosmer: Harmon expects the Vikings' quarterback room to stay intact while Kyler Murray is hurt, and predicts Max Brosmer will be released and re-signed to the practice squad since Minnesota won't carry four QBs. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fa393501-3f38-481e-8e75-48125587e911 (scored 0) - Logan Lazarczyk on Kirk Cousins: Ahead of the trade deadline, they float three Raiders moves: shipping Kirk Cousins to Minnesota if the Vikings offer a second-round pick, selling Maxx Crosby to Dallas for a first-rounder plus, and acquiring Jaguars receiver Brian Thomas Jr. for a second- or third-round pick. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d0fd408a-7dcd-4e50-ac62-6b4510a8a800 (scored 100) - Logan Lazarczyk on Kirk Cousins: Lazarczyk expects the Raiders to be sellers before the trade deadline, suggesting Kirk Cousins could be dealt back to the Vikings and that benched interior lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson is a prime candidate to be traded somewhere. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fda03952-2ea6-4919-8114-0ebb127478d1 (scored 100) - Patricia Traina on J.J. McCarthy: Traina expects defensive tackle to be a top need for the Giants in next year's draft, and suggests the Giants could trade J.J. McCarthy next offseason — or keep both them and Jaxson Dart if the return isn't good enough. They also expect Dart to make a full recovery. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b638ed13-01ca-4ea6-9384-ec7130f912c1 (scored 100) - Charean Williams on Odell Beckham Jr.: Williams writes that after releasing Odell Beckham Jr. to open a roster spot for Kirk Cousins, the Vikings will bring them back on the practice squad. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d4fd8cfb-3c75-4209-9e1a-d60e821f315b (scored 0) - Tom Pelissero on Kirk Cousins: Pelissero laid out the Giants' quarterback situation with Jameis Winston starting, said Jayden Daniels likely won't be back when Washington plays the Giants and that Caleb Williams is unlikely to play Monday night, and floated Joey Porter Jr. landing in Dallas and Kirk Cousins being traded in-season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f26c21be-0655-4d27-81b3-86e4c8db564f (scored 100) ## More player season numbers The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Andrew Erickson on James Cook: Erickson is targeting Chase Brown, Javonte Williams, Trey Benson, Ray Davis, MarShawn Lloyd, Will Shipley, Braelon Allen and Rishard Smith while fading Tyrone Tracy, Tank Bigsby and Kyren Williams, and they expect James Cook's touchdown total to settle in the eight-to-ten range. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ad6dae7d-05a5-45d1-996c-40e336adfcac (scored 66.67) - Ross Jackson on Tyler Shough: Jackson projects a big sophomore jump for Saints QB Tyler Shuck, laying out a Drake May-style stat line (17 starts, 72% completions, ~4,601 passing yards, 24 TDs, 9 INTs) or a Bo Nix-style consistency line (over 4,000 yards, over 20 TDs, ~10 INTs), and says either path means a playoff season for New Orleans in 2026. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/4dc05898-73fd-4fcb-92c4-a940d7e395ba (scored 3.63) - Daniel Jeremiah on Jihaad Campbell: Jeremiah walked through their mock draft 3.0, slotting Cam Ward first overall to Tennessee, Abdul Carter to Cleveland at two, Shedeur Sanders to the Giants at three and Travis Hunter to New England at four, plus roughly twenty other first-round pairings. They also called Matthew Golden the first receiver off the board, said Tyler Booker would climb back into the latter third of the first round, expected Kirk Cousins to be traded, thought Jaire Alexander's Packers days were numbered, and predicted Cam Robinson would start at left tackle in Houston. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c5de01a8-6e40-436d-9e04-07e1d39e54ae (scored 0) - Tim Hasselbeck on Isaiah Likely: Hasselbeck expects Kyler Murray to be released by Arizona, believes Malik Willis will sign somewhere as the anointed opening-day starter, and thinks Isaiah Likely can be a true No. 1 tight end who would catch over 75 passes with close to seven touchdowns as a full-season starter. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f427a6b0-2fb5-4887-90e3-a02973258757 (scored 0) - Patrick Claybon on Trevor Lawrence: Claybon projects Bijan Robinson as the week's top running back and A.J. Brown as a candidate for top wide receiver, and gives weekly fantasy point projections of about 26 for Drake Maye, 19 for Trevor Lawrence and just over 10 for Brock Bowers. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ee9bdaf9-8b73-4f00-ae18-9467ec87520f (scored 0) - Seth Rollins on Ja'Marr Chase: Rollins suggested Ja'Marr Chase could top 2,000 receiving yards this season, and argued Puka Nacua belongs in the top 10 (or top six) of receivers while Garrett Wilson and Tyreek Hill are too high. They also picked the Bears to beat the 49ers in Week 16 and predicted Rashee Rice will get at least a four-game suspension. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/47efff98-9c33-4f7e-967d-394d966ca652 (scored 41.2) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. The naive guess is what a strategy requiring no knowledge would have scored on the same call — the difference is the skill, and it is what the MissedTakes Score averages. 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