The deal completely sold out at Argos, Sports Direct and GAME, so it won’t be available for long

With the World Cup now fully underway, football fans across the UK can help get themselves into the spirit of the tournament by kickstarting a commemorative collection. Even better, they could save up to £15 in the process.

Panini has become a household name for even the most casual of football card collectors, especially when it comes to releasing collector items for events like the World Cup. However, getting 100% of a set can be costly, especially for serious collectors.

Despite this, you can kick-start your collection right now with 112 additions straight out of the box for less than a fiver with the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Sticker Collection Mega Multiset. This sticker box is usually avialable at Bargain Max for £19.99, but can be grabbed for much less thanks to a cashback deal, making it all the more attractive as such sets have been rapidly selling out at other retailers such as Argos and Sports Direct.

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TopCashback is offering customers who are new to signing up to the platform the chance to grab the sticker collection for £4.82, regardless of whether they’re new or existing customers at Bargain Max – with 112 stickers in the pack, it works out at 4p a pop. Meanwhile, customers who are existing TopCashback customers can still save a little bit, with the set being offered for £19.82 after cashback.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Sticker collection is made up of 930 stickers, including player portraits, team logos and team stickers of all 48 teams at the tournament. This includes England stars like Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Jordan Pickford and provides a large target for collectors to reach.

However, if you want to start collecting something a little different for the World Cup, there are other options out there, such as the latest Nike editions, away and goalkeeper kits at the England Official Store, with prices starting at £64.99 for kids and £89.99 for adults. These shirts can be the perfect addition to wear at home or at the pub whenever you watch England on the pitch during this tournament.

Otherwise, those who want something more eye-catching for the World Cup can grab this Football Necklace from Amazon, which has been discounted from £5.69 to £3.99. This jewel-encrusted necklace comes with a minimalist-style football in the centre and can make the perfect gift for any football-mad friends and families.

While no reviews are available for the sticker collection at Bargain Max, Argos customers have had plenty of positives to say about it, with one customer writing: “Although it took longer than expected, I was delighted with this & would definitely get again.”

While another added: “Brought this last week; as advertised, great condition, would recommend.” A third said: “I’m so happy with the service and product.”

Serious collectors should keep in mind, though, that as this is a megapack, the chances of getting duplicate cards could also be higher than if you bought them separately. Furthermore, if you want a complete collection for the 2026 World Cup, you might have to buy more than just the mega multiset to get all of them.

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Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is not involved in this summer’s World Cup with England after Thomas Tuchel left him out of the Three Lions’ squad for the tournament in North America

Harry Maguire has revealed Thomas Tuchel informed him and other snubbed England stars they had missed out on his World Cup squad over Facetime. The Manchester United centre-back also admits to having “had words” with the Three Lions boss after his decision.

Tuchel’s surprise move came despite Maguire being a key player under Reds head coach Michael Carrick. The 33-year-old was vital in defence for a side that lost just twice in the Premier League since January.

United finished third in the top flight and will play Champions League football next term for the first time since 2023. But Maguire’s performances at Old Trafford have not been rewarded on the international stage.

The former Leicester City and Hull star is instead working as a pundit for Gary Lineker’s The Rest is Football Netflix show during the tournament in North America this summer. Maguire made his first appearance in Tuesday’s show and has now spoken about Tuchel’s decision to leave him out.

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He said: “I’m very good, obviously it was disappointing at the time, but it’s been a few weeks since then. I’ve been away. I went to Barbados and found myself here with you guys, so I’m really excited for what’s to come. This is the second-best place I could be.

“It was a surprise. I said straight away it was a surprise. I was really disappointed, and I thought I did enough to be in the squad and help the lads out there. I thought I still had a part to play on the pitch and off the pitch. I was disappointed at the time, but the manager has made his decision, and he’s gone with the 26. It’s part of football and I’ll move on quickly from it.

“He speaks to everyone to be fair. He FaceTimes everyone, so it’s quite an awkward call. I received a text around nine or ten o’clock in the morning just saying ‘can I speak to you today at 4 o’clock?’ I think Kobbie received the same text, Luke [Shaw] as well. He FaceTimes everybody and it’s quite a unique way to do it. It’s probably harder for himself to see our reactions and things like that.

“He really said he can’t give me an excuse but that he’s gone with the four lads that got him through the qualifying in the autumn camps. He felt like they did well during those six games but he did say that he can’t really give me an excuse. Listen, that’s football. It was tough to take and I did think I was going to be in the squad after the March camp and being selected for the first time under him.

“I felt I did well in both of the games and then went back to Manchester United and finished the season strong. I thought I did enough to be in the squad but like I said, he’s made that decision. He’s gone with the squad and it’s a strong squad.

“I was shocked more than anything, we had a few words. I’m quite a big personality, I’m experienced but I think it was an honest conversation between us both. I was really disappointed. I wanted to go to the World Cup and play. I’m 33 now, 37 at the next World Cup looks far away. I wanted to go, not just play but I told the manager I wasn’t demanding that I start the games. I would have been happy playing one minute as long as I was there with the lads. It was disappointing.”

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Maguire’s exclusion came as somewhat of a shock – particularly after he was involved in the March international break for England.

The central defender has also played at the last two World Cups. However, he won’t be involved in the 2026 tournament as a player.

He added: “I was definitely one of the later ones in the squad, and I think that was the most disappointing thing for me. When I got told about 4 o’clock that day. Something got released in the media about half an hour before that, my place was in doubt. I saw that and was thinking [oof]. Two years before it happened again, when it was the Euros squad.

“I got left out because I was injured for my calf, but it was still touch-and-go as to whether I was going to get picked. Then a couple of hours before we got told, it got leaked out that I was going to miss it through a calf injury. That was the most frustrating thing. After the call, I knew all the media knew that I wasn’t in the squad. I got told on the Thursday afternoon, but I do think a lot of people got told on the Wednesday. So they’re having to keep it a secret.

“It’s massive news that you’re in a World Cup squad. You want to tell your friends and your family. It’s a strange way. I don’t know what the best way is. I don’t know if you just don’t call up people who aren’t in the squad. The Brazil way [on live tv] is interesting.

“Football is a game of opinions isn’t it? No matter what squad he would have picked there would have been people who missed out and said that they should be in the squad. I was disappointed myself, I felt I did enough but it is what it is.”

The Three Lions will be chasing a first major trophy since 1966 this summer. Tuchel’s team have been drawn in Group L with their first fixture on Wednesday evening against Croatia (9pm BST) before matches against Ghana and Panama.

Opting to elevate Blake Brandel to the C1 spot comes at a cost. Not many backups are five-in-one players, capable of jumping into any of the o-line’s five positions. So, the Brandel promotion to a starting job is an instance of stealing from Peter to pay for Paul.

Who is going to replace the incredibly versatile Vikings o-lineman?

Last week, OC Wes Phillips addressed the issue in his press conference in front of the Minnesota media. He clarified that the depth setup may need to revert to a more traditional setup, with swing guards and swing tackles doing more work than previous years due to what Brandel offered. He looped in Henry Byrd, though, which hits as a surprise mention given the modest start to the large lad’s NFL career.

OC Wes Phillips Names Surprise Vikings O-Lineman

The question centered on how to replace Brandel due to the strategy at center. Is somebody ready to take on that job of being able to jump into any of the five positions?

“Yeah, the short answer is you got multiple guys,” Phillips began, “that have to kind of fill those roles that Blake was able to play.” Not long afterwards, Phillips described Byrd as somebody who is doing a lot of good things: “Henry Byrd’s played some center, played some guard, played some tackle. He’s been a guy who has been with us for a few years now and has continued to progress.” Note: Byrd is the only player to be specifically mentioned.

“Otherwise, it’ll be a little more standard, probably,” Phillips explained.

Originally, Henry Byrd turned pro in 2023, going undrafted. A shot with the Denver Broncos didn’t lead to a lasting home, allowing the Vikings to scoop him up.

Apart from a quick trio to the Bay Area to be a 49er, Byrd has been a Viking since 2023. He has primarily functioned as a depth lineman by working on the practice squad.

Being at that level of ball means needing to get shuffled around since his weeks would have involved giving the 53-man roster a look in practice by mimicking what the upcoming opponent likes to do. Indeed, being a practice squad talent means dabbling in many different responsibilities; whatever helps the starters to prepare is what needs to happen.

In other words, Byrd would have been in a nice spot to get shuffled all over the front five.

At 6’5″ and close to 315 pounds, Byrd boasts a nice build. He played his college ball at Princeton, suggesting there’s a brain in his head. All he has done so far in his pro career is play a dozen snaps on special teams, but he evidently has been putting in work behind the scenes. Phillips has taken notice.

Per the team, Byrd played both o-line and d-line in high school before performing at an elite level for Princeton’s o-line. So, too, does he have a connection to tap dancing, possibly allowing him to move elegantly across different spots.

Right now, the iOL is working through a transitional phase.

The top spots belong to LG Donovan Jackson, C Blake Brandel, and RG Will Fries. Maybe Caleb Tiernan gets moved inside. Already, Walter Rouse is being tasked with playing guard. Minnesota is then working with options such as Michael Jurgens and Delby Lemieux to further fortify these spots.

Lost in the shuffle, perhaps, has been Henry Byrd. He’ll boast a very good understanding of the offense since he has been in town for several years. That’s a necessary prerequisite were he to become a five-in-one depth player who mirrors what Brandel did for several years. He’s somebody to watch in training camp and the preseason.

Henry Byrd is 26.

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Morgan Rogers is one of the most sought-after players in the Premier League, with Arsenal installed as favourites to sign the Aston Villa midfielder ahead of Manchester United this summer.

Morgan Rogers is rapidly establishing himself as one of the Premier League‘s most sought-after players at present, and the transfer window hasn’t even formally opened yet. The England midfielder is tipped to feature prominently in the Three Lions’ World Cup campaign following his impressive displays at Aston Villa, to the extent that Premier League champions Arsenal and Manchester United are both eager to secure his signature.

The bookmakers are positioning Arsenal as the clear frontrunners to complete his signing at 4/6 with bet365, while Sky Bet and Paddy Power are providing 1/2 odds as well. You can also discover additional betting offers at the Mirror Betting Hubs Free Bets offers.

Arsenal may have already encountered an obstacle in their pursuit of Morgan Rogers after the midfielder previously declared “there is no team bigger” than Manchester United – who are likewise monitoring him. The Aston Villa attacker is anticipated to be amongst the summer’s most coveted names.

The 23-year-old has been amongst Villa’s finest performers across the previous two campaigns and has contributed 14 goals and 12 assists across all competitions this season.

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Such form has unsurprisingly attracted attention from clubs including Arsenal and United, with Villa understood to be demanding a fee exceeding £90million. football.london understands Rogers features amongst the Gunners’ priority targets, while the Manchester Evening News reported in early May that Old Trafford officials were considering a bid, reports the Mirror.

Overseas reports have since suggested United made contact with Villa to sound out the possibility of a deal, while Arsenal are understood to have approached the player’s camp. Both clubs are seeking to strengthen their attacking options, with United expected to explore targets in midfield and on the left flank – positions Rogers is capable of filling – as Mikel Arteta looks to bring in a world-class left winger.

Nevertheless, Rogers’ remarks from last December hint he may favour United if pushed to make a choice. Speaking following Villa’s 2-1 victory over United – a match in which he netted both goals – he said: “It’s massive. Every game is important, there’s no bigger team than United.

“They came here to play, they’re a tough team to play against and we’ve not had a great record against them recently so we knew we had to put it right and we’re happy with the three points.”

Rogers has been linked with a departure from Villa this summer, though he is not thought to be agitating for a transfer following the club’s Champions League qualification.

When asked whether the speculation had unsettled him, he told The Rest Is Football: “I think the first time it ever happened it was [impactful]. You’re in an uncomfortable spot of not realising that people have so much interest in you and you’re not quite realising that. But as you get older and gain experience along the way, you know that comes with it and 95 per cent of it is just noise.

“You hear it, course you do. You can’t help not. You know it’s there but you’ve got to use it in a positive way. You just try and get on with your game and just focus.”

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• Aston Villa – 7/2
• Man United – 7/1
• Chelsea – 10/1
• Man City – 14/1
• Liverpool – 20/1
• BAR – 25/1

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The first of five days of Royal Ascot beings on Tuesday afternoon, with TV coverage on Virgin Media 1 (1.30pm – 5.30pm) and Virgin Media 2 (5.20pm – 6.30pm), Sky Sports Racing and ITV.

A total of £2,765,000 is available over six races on the opening day.

Day One Races, History and Statistics

2.30pm The Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) 4+ £800,000 Straight mile

The Queen Anne Stakes, a race founded in 1840 in honour of the British Monarch who first established racing at Ascot in 1711. The race usually attracts Europe’s top older milers and achieved the highest three-year average rating of any Group 2 race in Britain from 1999 to 2002. This saw the race elevated to Group 1 status as of 2003, is a Breeders’ Cup ‘Win and You’re In’ contest for the Breeders’ Cup Mile, and among its notable previous winners are Cape Cross (1999), Goldikova (2010), Frankel (2012), Tepin (2016) and Baaeed (2022).

Irish-trained horses have been successful seven times in the race: Southbourne (1952), Upadee (1954), Imperial March (1975), Ad Valorem (2006), Haradasun (2008), Declaration Of War (2013), and Circus Maximus (2020).

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3.05pm The Coventry Stakes (Group 2) 2 £200,000 Six furlongs

The six-furlong Coventry Stakes is the early season highlight for two-year-olds. First run in 1890, it regained Group 2 status in 2004, having been a Grade 3 since 1984. It is the first Group race for two-year-olds in Britain each year. Notable past winners include The Tetrarch (1913), Mill Reef (1970), Chief Singer (1983), and Canford Cliffs (2009).

The winner of the race has been trained in Ireland on 14 occasions: Solinus (1977), Verglas (1996), Harbour Master (1997), Fasliyev (1999), Landseer (2001), Statue of Liberty (2002), Henrythenavigator (2007), Power (2011), Dawn Approach (2012), War Command (2013), Caravaggio (2016), Arizona (2019), River Tiber (2023), and Gstaad (2025).

Aidan O’Brien has 11 wins in the race, Ryan Moore five, while Coolmore partnerships have taken 11 wins since 1977.

3.40pm The King Charles III Stakes (Group 1) 3+ £700,000 Five furlongs

This race, originally called the Royal Stand Plate, became known by its present name in 2023. It is a Breeders’ Cup ‘Win and You’re In’ contest, offering a place in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint. Dayjur (1990), Choisir (2003) and Blue Point (2019) are notable former winners.

Ireland has been successful eight times since 1946, with Sound Track (1950), Cassarate (1952), Abergwaun (1973), Godswalk (1977), Solinus (1978), Bluebird (1987), Sole Power (2013 & 2014).

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4.20pm The St James’s Palace Stakes (Group 1) 3 colts £700,000 Round (old) mile

First run in 1834, a host of Epsom Derby winners have gone on to win the St James’s Palace Stakes, notably British Triple Crown winners Ormonde (1886), Rock Sand (1903) and Bahram (1935). Nowadays, the St James’s Palace Stakes usually features colts that won or were placed in the Irish, English, or French 2,000 Guineas, with the race having Group 1 status since 1988.

Some of the notable past winners of the contest are Brigadier Gerard (1971) and Frankel (2011).

There have been 17 Irish-trained winners since 1946: Chevastrid (1957), Thatch (1972), Jaazeiro (1978), Dara Monarch (1982), Brief Truce (1992), Giant’s Causeway (2000), Black Minnaloushe (2001), Rock Of Gibraltar (2002), Azamour (2004), Excellent Art (2007), Henrythenavigator (2008), Mastercraftsman (2009), Dawn Approach (2013), Gleneagles (2015), Circus Maximus (2019), Poetic Flare (2021), and Paddington (2023).

Aidan O’Brien is the most successful modern day trainer with 9 wins, while former Ballydoyle rider, Mick Kinane, has six successes to his name. Coolmore partnership colours have been carried to victory nine times: Giant’s Causeway (2000), Black Minnaloushe (2001), Rock of Gibraltar (2002), Excellent Art (2007), Henrythenavigator (2008), Mastercraftsman (2009), Gleneagles (2015), Circus Maximus (2019), and Paddington (2023).

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5.00pm The Ascot Stakes (Handicap) 4+ £120,000 Two miles, four furlongs

Founded in 1839, the two-and-a-half-mile handicap is one of only four races at Royal Ascot in which the field passes the winning post twice. Trainers whose main emphasis is jump racing have enjoyed great success in the race, particularly Martin Pipe (5 wins) and Willie Mullins (4 wins).

Junior (2010), Simenon (2012) – the last horse to complete the Ascot Stakes/Queen Alexandra Stakes double, and Coltrane (2022) are some of the more famous former winners of the race, which Ireland has won 10 times since 1977, with San Sebastian (1998), Barba Papa (2000), Leg Spinner (2005), Simenon (2012), Domination (2014), Clondaw Warrior (2015), Jennies Jewel (2016), Thomas Hobson (2017), Lagostovegas (2018), and Ascending (2025).

5.35pm The Wolferton Stakes (Listed) 4+ £125,000 One mile, two furlongs

The race became a listed contest rather than a listed handicap in 2018. The mile-and-a-quarter contest for older horses has been won by the likes of Contributer (2014), Addeybb (2019), and Royal Champion (2023). There have only been two Irish-conditioned winners of the race In Time’s Eye (2003) and Sir Isaac Newton (2016).

6.10pm The Copper Horse Stakes (Handicap) 4+ £120,000 One mile, six furlongs

Run over a mile and three-quarters, this handicap for four-year-olds and upwards was introduced as part of the enhanced order of running for Royal Ascot in 2020. Notable winners include subsequent Ebor winner Fujaira Prince (2020) and Vauban (2023), now racing in Australia.

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J.J. Spaun looks to win his second U.S. Open in a row when he competes in the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., June 18-21. Spaun won last year’s event by two strokes over Robert MacIntyre. Spaun has three career wins on the PGA Tour, with four other professional wins, including one on the European Tour. He enters Round 1 on June 18 at +5500 in the 2026 U.S. Open odds. 

Scottie Scheffler enters as the 2026 U.S. Open favorite at +550, followed by Rory McIlroy (+1200), Jon Rahm (+1300) and Matt Fitzpatrick and Xander Schauffele, both at +2000. Before making any 2026 U.S. Open picks, you need to see the 2026 PGA Championship predictions from golf expert David Bearman. 

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Bearman joins SportsLine after serving as ESPN’s golf researcher from 2008-11 and as the Deputy Editor of ESPN Chalk from 2019-23, where he authored the weekly golf betting column for that site. He started the year by chasing 28 placement golf betting picks (top 5/10/20) in the first 11 tournaments and hit Cam Young outright at The Players Championship. He also hit on Matt Fitzpatrick at the RBC Heritage and Cam Young at the Cadillac Championship, and is up more than 18 units in 2026.

Now, Bearman has focused on the 2026 U.S. Open field and locked in his predictions, sleepers and golfers to avoid. You can only see them here. 

Top 2026 U.S. Open expert picks

One of Bearman’s 2026 U.S. Open predictions: He’s fading Bryson DeChambeau, despite him being among the top-10 favorites. He is also a two-time major champion. DeChambeau has 16 career wins as a professional, including nine wins on the PGA Tour. He has been dominant in the LIV Golf League, notching five victories, including a playoff victory at the LIV Golf South Africa tournament this past March.

“DeChambeau has also missed the cut in three of his last four majors, including both this year and last year’s U.S. Open at Oakmont,” Bearman told SportsLine. “He was downright awful at the PGA Championship in May, losing 1.15 strokes to the field overall and 2.13 around the greens.” See who Bearman is backing at SportsLine.

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Bearman has revealed his best bets, including a player who price at nearly 70-1 and “has the game to win another major.” You can only see who they are at SportsLine.

What are the best bets for the 2026 U.S. Open, and which gigantic longshot should you target? Check out the 2026 U.S. Open odds below, then visit SportsLine to see David Bearman’s top picks for the 2026 U.S. Open, all from the expert who is up over 18 units in 2026. 

2026 U.S. Open odds, field

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Scottie Scheffler +550
Rory McIlroy +1200
Jon Rahm +1300
Matt Fitzpatrick +2000
Xander Schauffele +2000
Tommy Fleetwood +2200
Ludvig Åberg +2200
Cameron Young +2200
Bryson DeChambeau +3300
Brooks Koepka +3500
Si Woo Kim +3500
Russell Henley +3500
Collin Morikawa +4000
Sam Burns +4000
Tyrrell Hatton +4000
Chris Gotterup +4500
Patrick Cantlay +4500
Patrick Reed +4500
Viktor Hovland +4500
Justin Thomas +4500
Wyndham Clark +4500
Justin Rose +5000
Maverick McNealy +5500
J.J. Spaun +5500
Min Woo Lee +6000
Hideki Matsuyama +6500
Kurt Kitayama +6500
Jordan Spieth +7000
Robert MacIntyre +7000
Joaquin Niemann +7000
Shane Lowry +7000
Aaron Rai +8000
Harris English +8000
Alex Fitzpatrick +8000
Adam Scott +8000
Kristoffer Reitan +8000
Ben Griffin +8000
Bud Cauley +8000
Jake Knapp +10000
Alex Smalley +10000
Akshay Bhatia +10000
Jacob Bridgeman +10000
David Puig +10000
Gary Woodland +10000
Cameron Smith +10000
Ryan Gerard +10000
Nicolai Højgaard +10000
Sepp Straka +10000
Alex Noren +10000

Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a calf injury.© England FA

Wide receiver is the latest position in the NFC North rankings that I will be reviewing, following my previous examinations of QB and RB. The division is absolutely stacked at WR with little to choose between the four teams.

NFC North WR Rankings for 2026

Since last season, one big name has left the division with DJ Moore swapping Chicago for Buffalo for the 2026 season. The biggest new addition came to Minnesota, helping them retain the top spot I gave them in my 2025 rankings. The main focus is on the top 3 WRs on each squad, with the depth after them considered afterwards.

Minnesota Vikings – Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings

Justin Jefferson is the difference-maker, and it will take an incredible trio for me to drop the Vikings from the top of these rankings while Jefferson is still at the peak of his powers. Even in a season of turmoil, with several injuries to Vikings quarterbacks and generally poor play by whoever was out there, Jefferson still put together a 1000-yard season, something that is seen as the benchmark for a top receiver, but was a “down season” for Jefferson.

There was some doubt on whether the Vikings would pick up Jordan Addison’s fifth-year option – mostly due to his off-field issues in previous years. However, Addison is back for 2026 and will continue to be the Robin to Jefferson’s Batman and should continue to put up respectable WR2 numbers. Minnesota added Jauan Jennings to the mix this year (which I believe to be a great addition) as someone who has called for the Vikings to add a big physical receiver for years. Tai Felton is the wildcard, and if he can emerge in his second season as an extremely speedy deep threat, then the Vikings will have a formidable quartet.

Detroit Lions – Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Isaac TeSlaa

Amon-Ra St. Brown continued to be one of the league’s best in 2025, and I don’t expect that to change this year. The good news for Detroit is that, after a slow start to his NFL career, Jameson Williams has become good after recording back-to-back 1000-receiving yards seasons. It gives the Lions a very strong duo who will be backed up by Isaac TeSlaa. Last season, a third-round rookie had an interesting season. There wasn’t a huge amount of opportunity, but he turned what he did get into insane numbers. TeSlaa caught 16 of 27 targets for 239 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 14 first downs. It will be interesting to see if he is used this season and whether he can keep up that level of production.

Chicago Bears – Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, Kalif Raymond

With Moore out of Chicago, they are left to trust in their two high draft picks in Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III. Both men went over 600 receiving yards last season; one, if not both, will need to go up a level in 2026 if the Bears hope to keep the top spot in the NFC North. Ben Johnson brought in Kalif Raymond, who he worked with in Detroit, who will be a solid veteran depth option, but the Bears’ WR room is a story of potential at the moment, and they need to prove themselves this year.

Green Bay Packers – Christian Watson, Matthew Golden, Jayden Reed

The Green Bay Packers being in last place is an indication of the strength at the position inside this division. Newly signed $27 million a year WR Christian Watson is leading the way and second-year first-rounder is Matthew Golden alongside him. The Packers don’t lack talent. Watson has all the attributes to be a top receiver, but injuries in all four seasons he’s played have hampered his ability to have a true breakout season. 

Golden had a relatively quiet rookie year, coming in at under 400 receiving yards and failing to score a touchdown. Green Bay will need more from him in Year 2, and they will also need a healthier year for Jayden Reed. The former second-round pick had impressed in his first two seasons in the league, but a broken collarbone in Week 2 saw him miss a big chunk of last season. If the Packers can get all three firing, they will be a dangerous trio, but all three have doubts lingering over them at the moment.

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