Time to face facts: Fantasy football punishments have officially jumped the shark in 2026

With the first real week of preseason football in the books, the regular season feels well within reach, and with that, the accoutrements that go along with it as well.

Of all the added fun to accompany an NFL season, nothing can top the excitement of fantasy football.

It has taken on a life of its own and has practically become its own sport, giving fans even more reason to tune into games they otherwise would have no interest in watching, and because we are so close to the start of the actual NFL season...