12 bold fantasy predictions for the 2026 season

The season is just a few days away and we are ready to share our hottest takes yet. Matt Harmon, Justin Boone and Josh Norris provide their boldest fantasy takes for the 2026 season. Strap in folks, there's some takes that will leave you jaw dropping. Lastly, the guys deliver the case for the guys they believe will win fantasy MVP.

(4:00) Norris prediction #1: Kenneth Walker III was always a 1st rounder

(10:30) Boone prediction #1: Jahmyr Gibbs breaks the single-season scrimmage yards record

(17:00) Harmon prediction #1: Emeka Egbuka leads the NFL in catches

(25:15) Norris prediction #2: One of the 4th round WRs finishes as a Top 7 WR

(31:45) Boone prediction #2: Cam Skattebo & Quinshon Judkins finish as top-15 fantasy RBs

(42:10) Harmon prediction #2: Jordan Love wins MVP

(51:45) Norris prediction #3: De'Zhaun Stribling finishes as the rookie WR1

(56:35) Harmon prediction #3: KC Concepcion leads all rookies in fantasy points

(1:05:30) Boone prediction #3: Luther Burden III emerges as a fantasy WR1 after Week 3

(1:16:30) Boone prediction #4: Four TEs finish among the Top 10 receptions leaders

(1:21:50) Harmon prediction #4: Terrance Ferguson finishes with more yards than Davante Adams

(1:25:45) Norris prediction #4: Harold Fannin finishes outside the Top 12 TEs

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