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 8 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 1 and below it on 7.
Where this call stands in the room
De'Zhaun Stribling · 2026 season4 calls from 3 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
- Rome Odunze
- Chicago Bears
- Alec Pierce
- Indianapolis Colts
- Marvin Harrison Jr.
- Arizona Cardinals
- K.C. Concepcion
- Cleveland Browns
- Jordan Addison
- Minnesota Vikings
- DJ Moore
- Buffalo Bills
- Christian Watson
- Green Bay Packers
- Parker Washington
- Zay Flowers
- De'Zhaun Stribling
- San Francisco 49ers
- Wan'Dale Robinson
- Tennessee Titans
- Chris Godwin Jr.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
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.
What others said about the same people
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Baltimore RavensHit · 98Simms went through the entire Week 3 slate with straight-up winners and predicted final scores, taking Jacksonville, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle, the Giants, Baltimore, New Orleans, Minnesota, San Francisco, Denver and Philadelphia. He also expected Zay Flowers and Puka Nacua to sit, Kyler Murray to play, and said Marvin Harrison Jr. projects as no better than a good No. 2 or high-end No. 3 receiver.
- Chris LongGame Outcome Picks · Los Angeles RamsMiss · 0Long 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.
- 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.
- Steven RuizGame Outcome Picks · Baltimore RavensHit · 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.
- 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.
- Sam MonsonGame Outcome Picks · Minnesota VikingsHit · 100Monson picked the Chargers to beat the Bills outright (jokingly crediting Buffalo's gray 'Nickel City' jerseys), took the Vikings to win outright in Tampa, and said Seattle would destroy Washington. He also reiterated his Super Bowl pick of Denver over the Rams, called the Dolphins destined for the No. 1 overall pick, and said the Saints are a worst-to-first candidate in the NFC South.
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- Tom StrachanSleeper Calls · Jalen CokerHit · 100Tom Strachan backed Xavier Worthy, Jalen Coker, Egbuka, Jalen Waddle, Darnell Mooney, Zay Flowers, George Pickens, DeVonta Smith and Travis Hunter as values at their draft costs, while avoiding Jerry Jeudy and the Cleveland receivers.
- Pat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls · Rashee RiceMiss · 0Pat Fitzmaurice gave draft-or-pass calls: reluctant drafts on Christian McCaffrey, RJ Harvey, Tetairoa McMillan (his WR16), Rashee Rice at a ninth-round price, Austin Ekeler, Chris Rodriguez, Chris Olave, Drake Maye (his QB8) and Tyler Warren, with passes on Breece Hall, Joe Mixon, Croskey-Merritt, Tyreek Hill, Travis Hunter, the Rams receivers and Justin Fields.
- Joe PisapiaSleeper Calls · Tyreek HillMiss · 0Joey P (Joe Pisapia) played draft-or-pass on 2025 fantasy values: he passed on Christian McCaffrey at pick 7, Breece Hall, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Travis Hunter and Chris Olave, while drafting RJ Harvey, Tyreek Hill, Tetairoa McMillan, Puka Nacua, Tyler Warren and a late-round Joe Mixon.
- Chris WelshSleeper Calls · Tetairoa McMillanHit · 100Welsh drafted Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, RJ Harvey, Tetairoa McMillan, Travis Hunter, the Rams and Saints receivers, Justin Fields (a top-10 QB), Drake Maye (QB10-14), Travis Kelce and Tyler Warren, while passing on Joe Mixon, the Commanders backfield, Tyreek Hill, Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy.
- Ryan WormeliSleeper Calls · Tetairoa McMillanHit · 100Hosting the segment, Warmley backed Bryce Young to finish better than his QB22 consensus ranking, endorsed Cedric Tillman as a late-round target, and said Tetairoa McMillan will be a top-15 fantasy receiver this season.