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.”
published in writing · Walter Football · read the original →
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
receptionsTheir call against what actually happened last time. Not yet settled.
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Who this take is about
- Ladd McConkey
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Luther Burden III
- Chicago Bears
- Rome Odunze
- Carnell Tate
- Tennessee Titans
- Romeo Doubs
- New England Patriots
- Rashee Rice
- Kansas City Chiefs
- DK Metcalf
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Jaylen Waddle
- Denver Broncos
- Jordan Addison
- Minnesota Vikings
- Zay Flowers
- Baltimore Ravens
- Courtland Sutton
- Parker Washington
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- DJ Moore
- Buffalo Bills
- Mike Evans
- San Francisco 49ers
- Alec Pierce
- Indianapolis Colts
- Brian Thomas Jr.
- Matthew Golden
- Green Bay Packers
- Jordyn Tyson
- New Orleans Saints
- Quentin Johnston
- Tetairoa McMillan
- Carolina Panthers
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.
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.
Luther Burden III to record 164 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 164.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zay Flowers to record 161 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 161.”
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Rome Odunze to record 144 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 144.”
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.
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.
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.
DK Metcalf to record 131 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 131.”
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.
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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tetairoa McMillan to record 147 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 147.”
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.
Jordan Addison to record 136 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 136.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
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 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.
Courtland Sutton to record 140 fantasy points
“Projected 2026 Fantasy Points: 140.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What others said about the same people
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- Connor RogersGame Outcome Picks · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 100Rogers picked Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle and the Giants to win their Week 3 games, saying the Chiefs win by two touchdowns and the Giants by a field goal.
- Chris LongGame Outcome Picks · Buffalo BillsHit · 100Long liked the Rams over the Broncos on Sunday night even without Puka Nacua, and expected the Bills to beat the winless Chargers in Buffalo. He also backed the Bengals over the Steelers, expected an angry Detroit team to handle the Jets, and still thought both the Lions and Vikings could win the NFC North.
- Steven RuizGame Outcome Picks · Denver BroncosHit · 100Previewing Week 3, Ruiz picked the Ravens to beat the Cowboys in Brazil, Jacksonville over New England in a low-scoring game, an upset by the Broncos over the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears, the Lions over the Jets, and his Hail Mary that Houston beats Indianapolis by two touchdowns.
- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · Baltimore RavensHit · 100Tice matched his guest on every Week 3 game, picking the Ravens over the Cowboys, the Jaguars over the Patriots in a close game, the Broncos to upset the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears and the Lions over the Jets.
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Green Bay PackersMiss · 10Simms picked the Packers to beat the Falcons in the Thursday night game by a low score, expecting a defensive struggle.
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- Nick WrightPlayer Season Numbers · Myles GarrettHit · 100Wright picks the Steelers to beat the Ravens outright in Pittsburgh, takes Seattle over San Francisco, and thinks the Browns lose to Cincinnati even as Myles Garrett gets the sack record.
- Nick WrightPlayer Season Numbers · Myles GarrettHit · 84Nick Wright says Myles Garrett is playing at an all-time level and might reach 25 sacks this season, and among his weekly picks he expects the Bears to beat the Steelers in an ugly low-margin home win and Seattle to win comfortably at Tennessee.
- Joe MarinoPlayer Season Numbers · Kyle PittsClose · 67Marino argued Kyle Pitts deserves more respect after a good season and expects his touchdown total to keep rising, landing on six touchdowns next season (following the pattern of his yearly totals).
- Tim HasselbeckPlayer Season Numbers · Isaiah LikelyMiss · 0Hasselbeck 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.
- Nick WrightPlayer Season Numbers · Matthew StaffordMiss · 0Nick trusts Josh Allen over the Broncos defense, picks the Bills to win outright in Denver (Bills +1.5 as his lock), picks the Patriots to beat the Texans by more than three, likes the 49ers to keep it close but not win, and predicts the Rams blow out the Bears roughly 42-28 with Stafford throwing about five TDs.