It's just clickbait. The Hobbit is a prequel, Star Wars I-III are prequels. Fantastic Beasts has no relation with the Harry Potter story, it's just kinda part of the same universe.
He'll be the typical filler nomination with no chance of winning. Bookmark this sis.
but... he already won last year? of course he's not winning again. but he's getting all-around nods again as a result of being one of the best actor of this generation. KING!