Mike Fanelli· Aug 13, 2026
Fanelli names six players he considers the best values relative to their Yahoo ADP for 2026 redraft leagues, including Drake Maye, Chase Brown (whom he expects to finish as a top-six running back), Quinshon Judkins (top-12 RB), Rashee Rice, DJ Moore and deep sleeper Greg Dulcich.
“The Bengals did nothing to challenge Brown's role as the featured guy this offseason, meaning fantasy players should expect a top-six finish in 2026.”
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9 checkable claims — 6 sleeper calls, 2 positional finishes and 1 depth chart call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 13 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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Who this take is about
9 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 CallsQuinshon JudkinsCleveland BrownsAug 13, 2026
Quinshon Judkins to outplay his draft cost (ADP 53.4 | RB22)
“Quinshon Judkins (CLE) – ADP 53.4 | RB22”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsRashee RiceKansas City ChiefsAug 13, 2026
Rashee Rice to outplay his draft cost (ADP 32.7 | WR13)
“Rashee Rice (KC) – ADP 32.7 | WR13 ... he was outstanding when on the field”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsMalik WashingtonMiami DolphinsAug 13, 2026
Malik Washington to be 1st on the depth chart
“The Dolphins lack proven pass catchers after moving on from Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle this offseason, leaving Malik Washington as the team's No. 1 wide receiver.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Quinshon Judkins to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“Judkins could be a top-12 running back this year, especially after the Browns improved their offensive line.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsGreg DulcichMiami DolphinsAug 13, 2026
Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost (ADP 132.9 | TE28)
“Greg Dulcich (MIA) – ADP 132.9 | TE28 ... it's no surprise that some have called Dulcich a deep-league sleeper tight end.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDJ MooreBuffalo BillsAug 13, 2026
DJ Moore to outplay his draft cost (ADP 65.4 | WR26)
“DJ Moore (BUF) – ADP 65.4 | WR26 ... Moore could have similar success with Allen under center.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDrake MayeNew England PatriotsAug 13, 2026
Drake Maye to outplay his draft cost (ADP 47.1 | QB4)
“Drake Maye (NE) – ADP 47.1 | QB4 ... There is no reason why he should have an ADP 11 picks later than Lamar Jackson.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsChase BrownCincinnati BengalsAug 13, 2026
Chase Brown to outplay his draft cost (ADP 16.8 | RB9)
“Chase Brown (CIN) – ADP 16.8 | RB9 ... Let's look at six of my favorite draft values based on Yahoo ADP”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesChase BrownCincinnati BengalsAug 13, 2026
Chase Brown to finish top 6 at his position, by fantasy points
“meaning fantasy players should expect a top-six finish in 2026”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Mike FlorioDepth Chart Calls · Shedeur SandersMiss · 0Florio reports the Browns will start Deshaun Watson in Week 1 but predicts Shedeur Sanders will likely be the starting quarterback by Week 3.
- Nathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls · Jalen TolbertMiss · 0PFF's preseason fantasy recap makes a large number of depth-chart, role and fantasy-value calls across the league, including Chig Okonkwo as a top sleeper tight end, Tre Tucker as the Raiders' top receiver, and various backfield hierarchies.
- Nathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls · Jalen TolbertMiss · 0PFF's fantasy football preseason recap projects depth-chart outcomes, roster spots and fantasy value for numerous players across several preseason games, including Chig Okonkwo's expanded role in Washington, Ja'Kobi Lane as Baltimore's WR3, Malachi Fields winning the Giants' starting X job, and Zachariah Branch being a fantasy bust relative to his late-round cost.
- Paul KerenDepth Chart Calls · Teven JenkinsMiss · 0Keren says Teven Jenkins still projects as Cleveland's Week 1 starting right guard despite a push from KT Leveston, and that Carson Schwesinger and Quincy Williams will be the Browns' lead linebackers.
- Pat FitzmauriceTrade and Signing Calls · Trey HendricksonMiss · 0Fitzmorris made picks 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28 and 31 in the 2026 mock, ranked the top three receiver prospects Tate-Lemon-Tyson, said Caleb Downs won't fall to Day 2, and predicted Trey Hendrickson won't be back in Cincinnati.
- Pete PriscoScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsClose · 57Prisco is the lone expert cited picking Kansas City, 20-17 over Denver.
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- 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.
- Brandon CarneySleeper Calls · Javonte WilliamsHit · 100Carney predicted AJ Brown would not be back with the Eagles, forecast a wave of free-agent landing spots (Breece Hall to the Chiefs, Alec Pierce to the 49ers, Rico Dowdle to the Saints, George Pickens to the Patriots, Mike Evans to the Bills), and named Week 1 starting quarterbacks for several teams in flux. He also gave fantasy takes on Javonte Williams, Chris Olave and others.
- 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 · Malik NabersMiss · 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.