# Walt: They rank wide receivers 21 through 40 for 2026 fantasy football and attaches projected catch, receiving yard and fantasy point totals to each player. **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/fantasy2026widereceivers_3.php 61 checkable claims — 60 player season numbers and 1 fantasy ranking — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call. 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. > Moore is now the top option in Buffalo. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **DK Metcalf to record 950 receiving yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: DK Metcalf, Pittsburgh Steelers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Romeo Doubs to record 950 receiving yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Romeo Doubs, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **Alec Pierce to record 148 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Alec Pierce, Indianapolis Colts - Verdict: not settled yet - **Parker Washington to record 144 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Parker Washington, Jacksonville Jaguars - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jordan Addison to record 940 receiving yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Jordan Addison, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet - **Alec Pierce to record 900 receiving yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Alec Pierce, Indianapolis Colts - Verdict: not settled yet - **Luther Burden III to record 1,220 receiving yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Luther Burden III, Chicago Bears - Verdict: not settled yet - **Quentin Johnston to record 142 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Quentin Johnston, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jaylen Waddle to record 77 receptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Jaylen Waddle, Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet - **Mike Evans to record 65 receptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Mike Evans, San Francisco 49ers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Alec Pierce to record 52 receptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Alec Pierce, Indianapolis Colts - Verdict: not settled yet - **Brian Thomas Jr. to record 146 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars - Verdict: not settled yet - **Rome Odunze to record 960 receiving yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears - Verdict: not settled yet - **Courtland Sutton to record 920 receiving yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet - **Romeo Doubs to record 131 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Romeo Doubs, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **Courtland Sutton to record 67 receptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet - **Carnell Tate to record 60 receptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Carnell Tate, Tennessee Titans - Verdict: not settled yet - **DJ Moore to record 1,120 receiving yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: DJ Moore, Buffalo Bills - Verdict: not settled yet - **Ladd McConkey to record 167 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Rome Odunze to record 144 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears - Verdict: not settled yet - **Luther Burden III to record 164 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Luther Burden III, Chicago Bears - Verdict: not settled yet - **Carnell Tate to record 830 receiving yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Carnell Tate, Tennessee Titans - Verdict: not settled yet - **DK Metcalf to record 65 receptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: DK Metcalf, Pittsburgh Steelers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jordyn Tyson to record 145 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Jordyn Tyson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jordan Addison to record 65 receptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Jordan Addison, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet - **Quentin Johnston to record 940 receiving yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Quentin Johnston, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: not settled yet - **DJ Moore to record 84 receptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: DJ Moore, Buffalo Bills - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tetairoa McMillan to record 73 receptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Brian Thomas Jr. to record 62 receptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jordan Addison to record 136 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Jordan Addison, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet - **Rashee Rice to record 91 receptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Rashee Rice, Kansas City Chiefs - Verdict: not settled yet - “2026 Fantasy Football Rankings - Wide Receivers ... 21. Ladd McConkey, WR, Chargers ... 40. Carnell Tate, WR, Titans.” - Kind: Fantasy Rankings - Verdict: not settled yet - **Brian Thomas Jr. to record 980 receiving yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars - Verdict: not settled yet - **Zay Flowers to record 84 receptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens - Verdict: not settled yet - **Luther Burden III to record 97 receptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Luther Burden III, Chicago Bears - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tetairoa McMillan to record 1,050 receiving yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Parker Washington to record 78 receptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Parker Washington, Jacksonville Jaguars - Verdict: not settled yet - **DJ Moore to record 166 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: DJ Moore, Buffalo Bills - Verdict: not settled yet - **Matthew Golden to record 63 receptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Matthew Golden, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Zay Flowers to record 1,250 receiving yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jaylen Waddle to record 980 receiving yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Jaylen Waddle, Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jaylen Waddle to record 134 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Jaylen Waddle, Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tetairoa McMillan to record 147 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Ladd McConkey to record 94 receptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Mike Evans to record 154 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Mike Evans, San Francisco 49ers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Matthew Golden to record 830 receiving yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Matthew Golden, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Rashee Rice to record 980 receiving yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Rashee Rice, Kansas City Chiefs - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jordyn Tyson to record 71 receptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Jordyn Tyson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jordyn Tyson to record 990 receiving yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Jordyn Tyson, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Rashee Rice to record 150 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Rashee Rice, Kansas City Chiefs - Verdict: not settled yet - **DK Metcalf to record 131 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: DK Metcalf, Pittsburgh Steelers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Rome Odunze to record 67 receptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears - Verdict: not settled yet - **Mike Evans to record 960 receiving yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Mike Evans, San Francisco 49ers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Ladd McConkey to record 1,130 receiving yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Matthew Golden to record 139 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Matthew Golden, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Carnell Tate to record 129 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Carnell Tate, Tennessee Titans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Courtland Sutton to record 140 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet - **Zay Flowers to record 161 fantasy points** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens - Verdict: not settled yet - **Romeo Doubs to record 80 receptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Romeo Doubs, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **Quentin Johnston to record 69 receptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Quentin Johnston, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Parker Washington to record 1,080 receiving yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Parker Washington, Jacksonville Jaguars - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - DK Metcalf — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dk-metcalf - Pittsburgh Steelers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/steelers - Romeo Doubs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/romeo-doubs - New England Patriots — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/patriots - Alec Pierce — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/alec-pierce - Indianapolis Colts — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/colts - Parker Washington — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/parker-washington - Jacksonville Jaguars — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jaguars - Jordan Addison — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jordan-addison - Minnesota Vikings — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/vikings - Luther Burden III — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii - Chicago Bears — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bears - Quentin Johnston — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/quentin-johnston - Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chargers - Jaylen Waddle — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jaylen-waddle - Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/broncos - Mike Evans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/mike-evans - San Francisco 49ers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/49ers - Brian Thomas Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/brian-thomas-jr - Rome Odunze — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/rome-odunze - Courtland Sutton — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/courtland-sutton - Carnell Tate — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/carnell-tate - Tennessee Titans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/titans - DJ Moore — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dj-moore - Buffalo Bills — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bills - Ladd McConkey — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ladd-mcconkey - Jordyn Tyson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson - New Orleans Saints — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/saints - Tetairoa McMillan — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tetairoa-mcmillan - Carolina Panthers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/panthers - Rashee Rice — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/rashee-rice - Kansas City Chiefs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chiefs - Zay Flowers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/zay-flowers - Baltimore Ravens — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/ravens - Matthew Golden — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/matthew-golden - Green Bay Packers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/packers ## What others said about the same people - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman expects Sean Fresch Jr. to clear waivers and return to the Broncos' practice squad, sees Riley Moss back from concussion for the Week 11 game at Las Vegas, and projects newly acquired Daiyan Henley to begin as the third inside linebacker behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad before likely moving into a starting role. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/978f775c-5611-4514-ad2f-b35a6eac0402 (scored 0) - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman writes that Riley Moss may sit out the preseason finale against Minnesota but should be available for the Week 1 opener at Kansas City; they also suggest undrafted corners Sean Fresch Jr. and Brent Austin are being evaluated for practice squad spots. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c8c47b8-6041-4282-8d21-d21741d8f11b (scored 0) - Chris Clark on Nikko Remigio: Clark expects the Chiefs to bring back exclusive-rights receiver Nico (Remigio) and long snapper James Winchester, to re-sign JuJu Smith-Schuster as a cheap veteran fifth receiver, and not to bring back Hollywood Brown, Josh Dobbs-type depth, Gardner Minshew, Janarius Robinson or Mike Caliendo; they also say the Chiefs will not use a franchise tag and believes Bryan Cook won't return. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/99521265-d5c0-4db1-b2a0-fe77908ea0b3 (scored 0) - Nate Gosney on Daiyan Henley: After the Broncos rescinded the trade, Gosney expects Daiyan Henley to remain with the Chargers for the rest of the 2026 season, but believes the awkward fallout has effectively killed any chance of them signing a new contract with Los Angeles after the season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/60272861-4ad0-4749-b36a-dcdf09b9213f (scored 0) - Parker Hurley on Khalid Kareem: Hurley predicts the 49ers will release Khalil Kareem when Nate Hobbs is activated and cut Brandin Cooks when C.J. West returns, while arguing Sebastian Valdez won't be the one let go and no cornerback will be cut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5a729417-69ee-493a-9bec-d905fd1a7082 (scored 0) - 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) ## More player season numbers The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Chris Broussard on Myles Garrett: Broussard expects Lamar Jackson to play well but not vintage — two touchdown passes and no picks — while Derrick Henry carries the load with over 100 rushing yards. They also take the Browns to upset the Bengals and believes Myles Garrett gets at least two sacks to break the single-season record. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5a026afc-40fe-4b1f-b209-3ce53ae205d7 (scored 91.67) - Nick Wright on Myles Garrett: Wright 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9a8b5cea-9f2f-46f0-9939-72c2a60e4c26 (scored 100) - Nick Wright on Myles Garrett: Nick Wright says Myles Garrett is playing at an all-time level and might reach 25 sacks this season, and among their weekly picks they expect the Bears to beat the Steelers in an ugly low-margin home win and Seattle to win comfortably at Tennessee. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/029b0090-8d3f-47de-9fb9-7f0a02320f3a (scored 84) - Joe Marino on Kyle Pitts: Marino argued Kyle Pitts deserves more respect after a good season and expects their touchdown total to keep rising, landing on six touchdowns next season (following the pattern of their yearly totals). — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/73dfb52d-5f75-423d-ac98-c593c1f09e76 (scored 66.67) - 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) - Nick Wright on Matthew Stafford: Nick trusts Josh Allen over the Broncos defense, picks the Bills to win outright in Denver (Bills +1.5 as their 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/86bcecae-59c2-4e55-9b5f-8d47778f1f67 (scored 0) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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