Raju Byfield· Aug 23, 2026
Byfield walks through 10 players whose expert consensus rankings have risen or fallen, calling several of them values relative to their current draft cost (Nabers, Diggs, Deebo, Stribling, Brooks) and flagging others as falling (Tyson, Pierce, Antonio Williams, Makai Lemon). He also predicts depth-chart roles for Parker Washington, Jonathon Brooks and Antonio Williams, and floats Stribling as an Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate.
“Stribling may become a household fantasy football name in Week 1 of his rookie season.”
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11 checkable claims — 5 sleeper calls, 3 depth chart calls, 2 fantasy bust calls and 1 award pick — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 17 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 3 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 1 and below it on 2.
Where this call stands in the room
Jonathon Brooks · 2026 season9 calls from 7 pundits between 1 and 2. Raju Byfield 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.
Antonio Williams to be 3rd on the depth chart
“with Diggs now in town, Williams is likely out of most two wide sets and may rotate on and off the field in three receiver looks”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsParker WashingtonAug 23, 2026
Parker Washington to be 1st on the depth chart
“Parker Washington is slated to enter the 2026 season as Trevor Lawrence’s top target.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsJordyn TysonNew Orleans SaintsAug 23, 2026
Jordyn Tyson to fall short of his draft cost (Current ECR: 129)
“Jordyn Tyson will be sidelined for at least the next two months with a hamstring injury... His ECR (and ADP) is bound to fall further over the coming days and weeks”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsMakai LemonPhiladelphia EaglesAug 23, 2026
Makai Lemon to fall short of his draft cost (Current: ADP 200)
“The concern here is what is now looking like a rotational role to open his rookie season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksDe'Zhaun StriblingSan Francisco 49ersAug 23, 2026
De'Zhaun Stribling to win Offensive Rookie of the Year
“be prepared to be aggressive to land what may be an Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsStefon DiggsWashington CommandersAug 23, 2026
Stefon Diggs to outplay his draft cost (Current ECR: 123)
“Diggs is a worthwhile target at his current ECR.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jonathon Brooks to be 1st on the depth chart
“Brooks now has a clear path to seizing the starting/lead role for good”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsAlec PierceIndianapolis ColtsAug 23, 2026
Alec Pierce to outplay his draft cost (a seventh round target)
“Pierce remains a strong selection in the middle rounds of your fantasy drafts”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
De'Zhaun Stribling to outplay his draft cost (Current ECR: 141)
“Stribling may become a household fantasy football name in Week 1 of his rookie season. His ECR was going to climb considerably over the next couple of weeks”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDeebo Samuel Sr.San Francisco 49ersAug 23, 2026
Deebo Samuel Sr. to outplay his draft cost (an upside 11th round selection)
“Samuel should still find his way to flex value this season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsMalik NabersNew York GiantsAug 23, 2026
Malik Nabers to outplay his draft cost (Current ECR: 27)
“Nabers is still a potential value at his current ECR and ADP, as it was at this time just a year ago, when he was a popular first round draft target.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Bucky BrooksTrade and Signing Calls · Keenan AllenHit · 100Brooks predicted J.J. McCarthy won't be on the Vikings' roster (traded or released), said Kyler Murray wins the Vikings' QB competition, made a series of 2025 award picks, made 2026 Heisman/draft projections including Arch Manning as the front-runner for the No. 1 overall pick, and said none of Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen or Joe Burrow win a championship this season.
- Noah ComptonDepth Chart Calls · C.J. AllenMiss · 0After watching the Colts' eleventh training camp practice, Compton says rookie linebacker CJ Allen is still expected to start the regular-season opener, identifies Alec Pierce as the team's top receiver and Cam Taylor-Britt as the first cornerback behind the starting trio, and declares the kicking job Blake Grupe's to lose.
- Jeff KerrDepth Chart Calls · Michael CarterMiss · 0Kerr says several Eagles have raised their stock in camp: Darius Cooper is emerging as the team's WR4, Drew Kendall is the No. 3 interior lineman/top backup at guard and center, Willie Lampkin is in prime position to make the 53-man roster, and Michael Carter is a roster lock who could start at safety in Week 1.
- Seth WalderTrade and Signing Calls · Kayshon BoutteMiss · 0Walder proposes five trades he believes should happen before Week 1 of the 2026 season: Jessie Bates III to the 49ers, Kayvon Thibodeaux to the Patriots, Keon Coleman to the Colts, Walker Little to the Cardinals, and Kayshon Boutte to the Commanders, where he says Boutte would immediately be Washington's No. 2 receiver.
- Garrett PodellTrade and Signing Calls · Stefon DiggsHit · 100An unsigned CBS Sports report frames Stefon Diggs as filling Washington's vacant No. 2 receiver role opposite Terry McLaurin after his reported one-year deal, expecting him in that spot in the 2026 passing game with Jayden Daniels.
- Bucky BrooksTrade and Signing Calls · Stefon DiggsHit · 100In a quarterback rapid-fire segment and later discussion, Brooks named starters for several clubs (Kyler Murray over JJ McCarthy in Minnesota, Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland, Tua in Atlanta, Jeremiah Love as Arizona's starting running back), called Chris Olave a No. 1 receiver, backed Stefon Diggs landing with the Commanders and Aaron Donald returning to the Rams, argued Baker Mayfield belongs among the top 15-17 quarterbacks, and published a top-five defensive tackle list topped by Jeffrey Simmons.
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