Evan Tarracciano· Aug 17, 2026
In his 2026 "flag plant" article, Tarracciano endorses eight running backs he wants to draft, arguing Kyren Williams, Josh Jacobs, Cam Skattebo and David Montgomery are undervalued, with Jacobs finishing as a top-10 back and Skattebo as a low-end RB1, plus late-round dart throws in Singleton, Blue and Monangai.
“Barring injury, he should be a low-end RB1 this season.”
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11 checkable claims — 7 sleeper calls, 2 depth chart calls and 2 positional finishes — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 14 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 4 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
Where this call stands in the room
Cam Skattebo · 2026 season3 calls from 3 pundits between 1 and 1. Evan Tarracciano said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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Who this take is about
11 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Sleeper CallsJaydon BlueDallas CowboysAug 17, 2026
Jaydon Blue to outplay his draft cost
“Jaydon Blue has been gaining a lot of traction as a sleeper, and for good reason.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsKyle MonangaiChicago BearsAug 17, 2026
Kyle Monangai to outplay his draft cost
“Kyle Monangai played his way into stand-alone value during his rookie season ... I wouldn't be surprised to see Chicago lean into an even split between the backs as the season progresses.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesJosh JacobsGreen Bay PackersAug 17, 2026
Josh Jacobs to finish top 10 at his position, by fantasy points
“Even if the Packers incorporate MarShawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks more this season, Jacobs is still a top-10 back.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Nicholas Singleton to be 1st on the depth chart
“It wouldn't be a surprise to see Singleton given a chance to snag this job as the season progresses.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsCam SkatteboNew York GiantsAug 17, 2026
Cam Skattebo to outplay his draft cost
“I've written about him extensively over the last several weeks as a breakout player to select at the position”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsKyren WilliamsLos Angeles RamsAug 17, 2026
Kyren Williams to outplay his draft cost (he's being selected as the RB14)
“However, Corum's presence also keeps Williams healthier, and currently he can be acquired at a discount. Considering that he's being selected as the RB14, I'm happy to gobble him up wherever he's available.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJosh JacobsGreen Bay PackersAug 17, 2026
Josh Jacobs to outplay his draft cost (Our ECR currently ranks Jacobs at RB17)
“Our ECR currently ranks Jacobs at RB17, and I think the negativity has gone way too far.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesCam SkatteboNew York GiantsAug 17, 2026
Cam Skattebo to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“Barring injury, he should be a low-end RB1 this season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsCam SkatteboNew York GiantsAug 17, 2026
Cam Skattebo to be 1st on the depth chart
“Skattebo has received the overwhelming number of first-team reps in training camp over Tyrone Trac Jr. and is the clear-cut top option.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsNicholas SingletonTennessee TitansAug 17, 2026
Nicholas Singleton to outplay his draft cost
“Favorite Late-Round Dart Throws ... Nicholas Singleton (RB – TEN)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDavid MontgomeryHouston TexansAug 17, 2026
David Montgomery to outplay his draft cost
“David Montgomery makes my list of recommended players not because I think he will set the world on fire in 2026, but because of his consistency, price point and increased opportunities with Houston.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Mike MoraitisTrade and Signing Calls · DaRon BlandHit · 100Moraitis names five Cowboys he expects to be playing their final season opener in Dallas in 2026: George Pickens (likely tag-and-trade or departure), Malik Hooker, Luke Schoonmaker, DeMarvion Overshown and DaRon Bland.
- Mike MoraitisDepth Chart Calls · Ozzy TrapiloMiss · 0Moraitis writes that although Braxton Jones has looked like the favorite, Ozzy Trapilo is likely to take over as the Bears' starting left tackle once he's healthy enough to play.
- Pete MartuneacDepth Chart Calls · Ozzy TrapiloMiss · 0After Trapilo's activation from the PUP list roughly seven months after rupturing his patellar tendon, Martuneac says the Bears' left tackle competition is over and Trapilo will be starting at left tackle early in the 2026 season, even if not by Week 1.
- Nick ShookRoster Spot Calls · Aaron DonaldHit · 100Shook unveiled his first NFL power rankings of the year, putting the Rams first, the Broncos second and the defending champion Seahawks only third, with the Dolphins last.
- Chad MillmanGame Outcome Picks · New York GiantsHit · 100Chad Millman said he had taken money-line positions on several Week 1 underdogs — the Texans outright over the Bills, the Giants outright over Dallas (in a money-line underdog parlay), and Miami outright at Las Vegas — and that the show's survivor pick was the Steelers to win.
- Jacob WestendorfScore Predictions · Green Bay PackersMiss · 24Westendorf picks the Packers to win the opener 27-21, with Tucker Kraft leading the team in catches, Christian Watson in yards, Jayden Reed in touchdowns and Josh Jacobs in rushing. He tabs Bo Nix as MVP, the Broncos as the AFC's top team and Super Bowl winner over the Rams, the Lions to win the NFC North, and the Packers to finish 8-9.
More sleeper calls
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Matt Money SmithSleeper Calls · Tre HarrisMiss · 0Smith says Ladd McConkie is a legitimate No. 1 receiver who could post a Jaylen Waddle-like season of roughly 1,700 yards and eight touchdowns, and he predicts second-year Chargers receiver Trey Harris will have a big year under Mike McDaniel. He also expects Philip Rivers to become an NFL head coach and thinks the Chargers offense will be good in the coming season.
- Chad Ochocinco JohnsonSleeper Calls · Saquon BarkleyMiss · 0Johnson says the Steelers aren't legitimate Super Bowl contenders even with Aaron Rodgers back, and that Saquon Barkley can have a bounce-back season in year nine with the Eagles competing for a championship if the offensive line stays healthy.
- Ross JacksonSleeper Calls · Devaughn VeleMiss · 0Ross Jackson agreed to the same Saints mock draft board — Jeremiah Love at eight, Akeem Mesador in the second, Keonte Scott at 73, Keelan Rutledge and Ted Hurst in the fourth, Xavien Harris at 148, Aaron Anderson in the fifth and Bryce Boettcher in the sixth — and also called Devon Vellet a 2026 breakout candidate.
- Greg CosellSleeper Calls · Omarion HamptonMiss · 0Cosell expects the Nick Bonito vs. Will Campbell matchup to be pivotal, predicts Caleb Williams' future is bright, expects the Chargers' run game to improve dramatically under Mike McDaniel with a good season from Omarion Hampton, and expects Sean Payton not to hide Stidham.
- Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls · Saquon BarkleyMiss · 0Erickson gave his 2026 first-round board, leaning on running backs early with Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, Ja'Marr Chase as his WR1 and Christian McCaffrey slipping to 12. He also touted Malik Nabers as a buying opportunity, projected big touchdown numbers for Burrow and Chase, and called Barkley a buy-low.
- Joe PisapiaSleeper Calls · Omarion HamptonMiss · 0Joe Pisapia's 2026 first round is receiver-heavy, starting with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Ja'Marr Chase, insisting Amon-Ra St. Brown belongs in the top five, keeping Justin Jefferson in round one, and dropping Christian McCaffrey to 12. He also sees Omarion Hampton as a value who will be a top-10 pick a year later.