Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein deliver another edition of Move the Sticks — and this time, they play both sides of the ball. The MTS duo opens with an evaluation of the safety position, where today's stars like Derwin James Jr. resemble early defensive game-changers such as hall of fame defensive back LeRoy Butler. Then, Bucky and Lance each deliver their updated top five wide receivers list for the 2026 NFL season. Pass catchers the likes of Ja'Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Puka Nacua, Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb and Amon-Ra St. Brown are all discussed and debated. 

<p>Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein deliver another edition of Move the Sticks &mdash; and this time, they play both sides of the ball. The MTS duo opens with an evaluation of the safety position, where today's stars like Derwin James Jr. resemble early defensive game-changers such as hall of fame defensive back LeRoy Butler. Then, Bucky and Lance each deliver their updated top five wide receivers list for the 2026 NFL season. Pass catchers the likes of Ja'Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Puka Nacua, Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb and Amon-Ra St. Brown are all discussed and debated.&nbsp;</p>

Go beyond the headlines with top-shelf NFL analysis. From tactical breakdowns and roster moves, to league trends and playoff implications, here lives informed discussion for fans who want a deeper understanding of the game.

<p>Go beyond the headlines with top-shelf NFL analysis. From tactical breakdowns and roster moves, to league trends and playoff implications, here lives informed discussion for fans who want a deeper understanding of the game.</p>

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Positionless Defense in the NFL and Top 5 Wide Receivers Heading into the 2026 Season

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