# Andrew Erickson: Erickson reiterated his prediction that Jordan Mason will lead the NFL in rushing touchdowns, backed the Broncos to blow out the Titans in Week 1, called Garrett Wilson a sell and Jacoby Myers a buy-low, expects little from Cooper Kupp, and made several depth-chart calls (Thornton starting in New England, Myers as Vegas' No. 1 receiver, Croskey-Merritt eventually taking the Commanders' 'A back' role).

**Claimed:** Sep 7, 2025
**Pundit:** Andrew Erickson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/andrew-erickson
**Outlet:** The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast) — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/outlets/the-herd-with-colin-cowherd-podcast
**How it reached us:** said on air or in an interview
**Original:** https://omny.fm/shows/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/the-extra-point-week-1-lineups-survivor-picks-amari-cooper-s-retirement-ep-1691

9 checkable claims — 4 depth chart calls, 2 player season numbers, 1 fantasy ranking, 1 game outcome pick and 1 positional finishe — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.

It names 12 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

All 9 have settled, averaging 63.5 out of 100, against 78 for a naive guess at the same calls.

> So I think they're going to destroy the Tennessee Titans.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Elic Ayomanor to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Elic Ayomanor, Tennessee Titans
  - Verdict: scored 91.67 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess
- **Cooper Kupp to record 400 receiving yards**
  - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Cooper Kupp
  - Verdict: scored 34.91 out of 100, against 78.71 for a naive guess
- **So I think that is the way to put the rank for Craft ahead of Tyler Warren... but ultimately the quarterback decides it for me as Craft.**
  - Kind: Fantasy Rankings
  - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
- **Jordan Mason to finish top 1 at his position, by rushing tds**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Jordan Mason, Minnesota Vikings
  - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess
- **Denver Broncos to beat Tennessee Titans**
  - Kind: Game Outcome Picks · About: Denver Broncos
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess
- **Cooper Kupp to record 40 receptions**
  - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Cooper Kupp
  - Verdict: scored 70.21 out of 100, against 98.62 for a naive guess
- **Dont'e Thornton Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Dont'e Thornton Jr., New England Patriots
  - Verdict: scored 75 out of 100, against 83.33 for a naive guess
- **Jakobi Meyers to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jakobi Meyers, Las Vegas Raiders
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess
- **Jacory Croskey-Merritt to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Washington Commanders
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 91.67 for a naive guess

## Who this take is about

- Elic Ayomanor — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/elic-ayomanor
- Tennessee Titans — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/titans
- Cooper Kupp — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/cooper-kupp
- Jordan Mason — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jordan-mason
- Minnesota Vikings — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/vikings
- Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/broncos
- Dont'e Thornton Jr. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/dont-e-thornton-jr
- New England Patriots — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/patriots
- Jakobi Meyers — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jakobi-meyers
- Las Vegas Raiders — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/raiders
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jacory-croskey-merritt
- Washington Commanders — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/commanders

## What others said about the same people

- Pat Fitzmaurice on Aaron Jones: In previewing the 10 most intriguing fantasy performers of Week 2, Fitzmaurice expects Atlanta's quarterback problems to persist with Tua Tagovailoa unlikely to play and Michael Penix Jr. not ready to return, flags Falcons slot corner Billy Bowman Jr. as a possible Week 2 returnee, and describes Aaron Jones as Minnesota's lead back and Kaelon Black as the clear backup to Christian McCaffrey in San Francisco. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/31adc8bb-8f15-453f-bbcf-cab44e29b8b3 (scored 100)
- Devon Platana on Johnny Hekker: With punter Brett Thorson dealing with a hamstring injury, Platana suggests the Vikings have a decent chance of bringing back veteran free-agent punter Johnny Hekker as a familiar fill-in. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/eafcb668-aa60-42b1-8d77-ebdd33d0c2af (scored 100)
- Bradley Locker on Will Levis: Locker lists 10 players on the roster bubble entering 2026, suggesting Tyrone Tracy may not make the Giants' 53, Broderick Jones could be traded or cut by Pittsburgh, Dillon Gabriel may lose the Browns' QB3 job, Evan Neal's Giants tenure may end, and Will Levis will likely be traded or cut by Tennessee. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/538fc657-f762-4d98-84e1-b03c4bc14469 (scored 100)
- Dharya Sharma on Will Levis: Previewing the Titans' preseason opener, Sharma identifies five receivers as roster locks, expects Bryce Oliver to make the 53 on special teams value, and predicts Will Levis will not be on Tennessee's roster by September, likely being moved for a late-round pick. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/f60a6ef5-4d69-4548-ad17-906bf8bfb384 (scored 100)
- Jonathan Jones on Will Levis: Jones expects Anthony Richardson to be traded, likely for roughly a fifth-round pick, and to serve as a backup rather than a starter in 2026. He also lays out a series of quarterback-market predictions: Aaron Rodgers back with the Steelers, Tua off the Dolphins roster, Daniel Jones ultimately staying as the Colts' starter, Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders competing for Cleveland's QB1 job, Will Levis most likely of the veteran backups to be traded, and Kirk Cousins possibly landing in Arizona. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/5d2883c2-4e98-45b0-8745-8bc2d87f8eb6 (scored 100)
- Greg Jennings on Denver Broncos: Jennings put the Cardinals up as his upset alert over Seattle, backed the Texans over Cincinnati and the Bears over Minnesota with chips, put two chips on Denver beating Jacksonville, and wrote a headline of the Packers beating the Jets; he also called the Bengals a playoff team and the Chiefs winners over Indianapolis. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/420d3e29-6224-43a2-8d68-b15c864838cd (scored 100)

## More depth chart calls

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Matt Severance on Deshaun Watson: The CBS Sports preview backs Tampa Bay to beat Cleveland in the Bucs' Week 2 home opener, and states that Deshaun Watson — not Shedeur Sanders — will be Cleveland's starting quarterback in Week 2. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/944568ce-7205-409f-8354-a392016fd8bf (scored 100)
- Rafael Zamorano on Deshaun Watson: Zamorano reports Watson will start Week 2 at Tampa Bay and suggests there's little reason to expect improvement, raising the possibility Watson's five-year contract never yields more than single-digit wins. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/d7d7e0a2-61e0-4525-970b-b01a2356f11b (scored 100)
- Rich Hribar on Tua Tagovailoa: Hribar expects Tua Tagovailoa to be Atlanta's starting quarterback for Week 2 while Michael Penix stays out, with Penix's return closer to Week 4. He is unenthusiastic about the Falcons' offense either way and treats Bryce Young as a fringe fantasy starter. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/124ac755-a942-4382-8bad-177da7f8170d (scored 0)
- Tyler Sullivan on Michael Penix Jr.: In a Week 1 recap with no named byline, CBS Sports suggested Michael Penix Jr. would take over as Atlanta's Week 2 starter if healthy, called Ashton Jeanty's sophomore breakout imminent, and warned readers not to overlook San Francisco as NFC West winners. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/1000d8d0-5de1-405e-b8ce-255cde75a32d (scored 0)
- Pat Fitzmaurice on Rashod Bateman: In his Week 2 waiver wire column, Fitzmaurice recommends a slate of pickups he expects to outperform their current rostership (Kaelon Black, Deebo Samuel, Tyler Shough, Geno Smith and others), lays out several depth-chart expectations (Black as the 49ers' No. 2 back, Shedeur Sanders eventually taking over in Cleveland, Penix returning for Atlanta), and flags Fool's Gold/drop candidates such as Mike Gesicki, Kendrick Bourne and Rashid Shaheed. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/6218d3c2-61e7-4ace-9976-b51eeefdf22c (scored 0)
- Bill Huber on Chris McClellan: Huber's first Packers rookie progress report projects second-round cornerback Brandon Cisse to hold onto his spot with the No. 1 defense, third-round defensive tackle Chris McClellan to start in Week 1, and fifth-round lineman Jager Burton to be the team's top interior backup rather than a starter. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/dcf9daae-b511-490c-b438-173cf91e8597 (scored 0)

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