Fantasy Football Today 2026 Top 12, Week 18 Thoughts, Fantasy Superlatives and Coaching News (01/05 Fantasy Football Podcast)
Jan 5, 2026
Get ready for 2026 as the hosts unveil their early Top 12 players! They delve into the NFL playoff picture with predictions and discuss the implications of coaching vacancies in Atlanta and Cleveland. Week 18 brings mixed results for rookies, especially Bijan Robinson's disappointing performance. The debate heats up over Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan for RB1 status, with thoughts on Jackson Smith-Njigba's repeatability. Finally, they nominate finalists for Fantasy Superlatives, including MVP and Biggest Bust.
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Puka's Elite Volume Validates Top Spot
- Puka Nacua and Ja'Marr Chase were placed ahead of Jahmyr Gibbs by some hosts due to elite target volume and efficiency.
- Puka averaged 23.6 PPR points per game and kept production even when Cooper Kupp returned, underscoring his elite role.
JSN's Unusual High Target Share
- Jackson Smith-Njigba's season was historic because he led an offense that finished bottom-five in pass attempts.
- His 35.8% target share is the highest for a wide receiver since Brandon Marshall in 2012, raising repeatability questions.
Weigh Offense Fit Before Taking Taylor
- Avoid drafting Jonathan Taylor too high if you fear an offense decline; Adam ranked Taylor 12th due to Colts' offensive concerns.
- Consider surrounding offense, quarterback health, and age before placing late first-round capital on him.