Dan Beyer· Aug 24, 2026
Bayer said he would avoid Patrick Mahomes, Cam Ward and Daniel Jones in fantasy drafts, called Rashee Rice overvalued, and described the Chiefs' and Seahawks' depth charts with Kenneth Walker starting ahead of Elijah Mercado-type backups and A.J. Barner as Seattle's No. 1 tight end.
“I wouldn't even waste a backup spot on cam Ward and Daniel Jones.”
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7 checkable claims — 4 fantasy bust calls and 3 depth chart calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 9 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 below the rest of the room on every one.
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Kenneth Walker III · 2026 season19 calls from 16 pundits between 1 and 1. Dan Beyer said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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- Fantasy Bust CallsRashee RiceKansas City ChiefsAug 24, 2026
Rashee Rice to fall short of his draft cost
“I think Rahee Rice is really overvalued in a lot of drafts, just for the way that Kansas City uses him.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Patrick Mahomes to fall short of his draft cost
“The same thing with Mahomes. I just think it's too soon for the injury. I think his running is going to be extremely limited coming back from that Achilles”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsDaniel JonesAug 24, 2026
Daniel Jones to fall short of his draft cost
“I would not draft Daniel Jones. I don't think anybody is considering it.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kenneth Walker III to be 1st on the depth chart
“You've got Kenneth Walker as the starter.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Emari Demercado to be 2nd on the depth chart
“you have Emery de Marcado coming in as a backup, You've got Kenneth Walker as the starter.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsAJ BarnerSeattle SeahawksAug 24, 2026
AJ Barner to be 1st on the depth chart
“A. J. Barner is still tight in number one there”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsCam WardAug 24, 2026
Cam Ward to fall short of his draft cost
“I wouldn't even take a flyer on cam Ward... I just I wouldn't even waste a backup spot on cam Ward and Daniel Jones.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Tyler SullivanDepth Chart Calls · Drew LockMiss · 0In an unsigned Week 2 odds roundup, the piece states that with Sam Darnold hurt, Drew Lock will likely start at quarterback for Seattle against Arizona.
- Michael HanichDepth Chart Calls · Bud ClarkMiss · 0Hanich suggests Nick Emmanwori may miss Week 1 after ankle surgery, and that Noah Igbinoghene is making a strong case to be the Seahawks' Week 1 starting nickel, with Bud Clark also possibly stepping into a starting role if Emmanwori is out.
- Pete PriscoScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsClose · 57Prisco is the lone expert cited picking Kansas City, 20-17 over Denver.
- Mike FlorioScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsClose · 57Florio gives score predictions for every Week 1 game of the 2026 NFL season, including an opening-night upset by the Patriots in Seattle and narrow home wins for the Giants and Chiefs.
- John PluymGame Outcome Picks · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 100Pluym's Week 1 straight-up picks for all 16 games.
- Matt VerderameGame Outcome Picks · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 100Verderame's Week 1 straight-up picks for all 16 games.
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