Andrew Erickson· Aug 11, 2026
Erickson is fading Quinshon Judkins coming off a fibula fracture behind a rebuilt line, preferring Dylan Sampson roughly 100 picks later, and warns Josh Jacobs' production may taper off as injuries accumulate.
“Give me Sampson 100 picks later.”
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3 checkable claims — 2 fantasy bust calls and 1 sleeper call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
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- Sleeper CallsDylan SampsonCleveland BrownsAug 11, 2026
Dylan Sampson to outplay his draft cost (100 picks later)
“I just don't see how the situation is so dramatically improved for an RB who is coming off a brutal season-ending injury to thrive. Give me Sampson 100 picks later.”
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Quinshon Judkins to fall short of his draft cost (RB21, Overall RK55 | ECR vs. ADP: -9)
“Judkins screams to me as a volume-driven fantasy football RB2. To me, that profiles as replaceable production that isn't necessarily built to last.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsJosh JacobsGreen Bay PackersAug 11, 2026
Josh Jacobs to fall short of his draft cost (RB15, Overall RK36 | ECR vs. ADP: -8)
“But as the 28-year-old continues to pile up volume and small injuries, fantasy managers should be wary of the production tapering off.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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