Derek Brown· Jul 18, 2026
Derek Brown fades the quarterback position early, calls Parker Washington and Quentin Johnston their teams' true No. 1 receivers, expects the Lions to run away with the NFC North, and lists a series of auction values while fading Ladd McConkey, Jakobi Meyers and Brenton Strange.
“I think the Lions are going to run away with this year.”
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29 checkable claims — 14 sleeper calls, 4 depth chart calls, 4 fantasy rankings, 3 fantasy bust calls, 3 player season numbers and 1 division winner — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 29 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 5 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 1 and below it on 4.
Where this call stands in the room
Isaiah Likely · 2026 season7 calls from 7 pundits between 1 and 2. Derek Brown said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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Who this take is about
- Jaylen Waddle
- A.J. Brown
- New England Patriots
- Parker Washington
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Romeo Doubs
- Quentin Johnston
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Isaiah Likely
- New York Giants
- Brenton Strange
- Brian Thomas Jr.
- Jakobi Meyers
- Detroit Lions
- Ladd McConkey
- Kevin Coleman
- Miami Dolphins
- Jonathon Brooks
- David Montgomery
- Christian Watson
- Green Bay Packers
- Bhayshul Tuten
- Carnell Tate
- Tony Pollard
- Tyler Warren
- Indianapolis Colts
- Ricky Pearsall
- Jalen Hurts
- Philadelphia Eagles
29 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 CallsJaylen WaddleJul 18, 2026
Jaylen Waddle to outplay his draft cost (fifteen dollars)
“man Jalen Wattle is a screaming value at fifteen dollars, a wide receiver at twenty seven”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
A.J. Brown to record 14 receiving tds
“Who is the highest touchdown ceiling out of all these guys in the Patriots offense. It's a J Brown, Dude. He could score fourteen touchdowns this year”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (seven dollars)
“Parker Washington wide receiver thirty five at seven dollars”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy RankingsJul 18, 2026
“I have him at twenty eighth overall. ECR has him at twenty sixth overall”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsRomeo DoubsNew England PatriotsJul 18, 2026
Romeo Doubs to outplay his draft cost
“Romeo Dobbs is another guy, Ricky Piersol at four dollars”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Quentin Johnston to be 1st on the depth chart
“Quinton Johnston, who I think is gonna be the real wide receiver one for the Chargers this year”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Parker Washington to be 1st on the depth chart
“I'm also in on Parker Washington as their clear wide receiver one”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsIsaiah LikelyNew York GiantsJul 18, 2026
Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart
“He wasn't the starter. He's going to be the clear starter this year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Brenton Strange to fall short of his draft cost
“I'm not drafting Jacobe Myers and I'm not drafting Burton Strange this year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Brian Thomas Jr. to record 7 receiving tds
“be a guy that has one thousand yards and seven or eight touchdowns”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jakobi Meyers to fall short of his draft cost
“I'm not drafting Jacobe Myers and I'm not drafting Burton Strange this year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Brian Thomas Jr. to record 1,000 receiving yards
“when we flip over the cards at the end of the season, be a guy that has one thousand yards and seven or eight touchdowns. Sure”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Division WinnersDetroit LionsJul 18, 2026
Detroit Lions to win the division
“I think the Lions are going to run away with this year. I think they're running away ... I just think the Lions are set up to run away with the division.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Ladd McConkey to fall short of his draft cost
“So I'm not paying up for Lad. I'm going to be drafted Quentin Johnson everywhere and not Lad McConkey.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsKevin ColemanMiami DolphinsJul 18, 2026
Kevin Coleman to outplay his draft cost (the last round flyer, or pick him up off of waivers)
“the last round flyer, or pick him up off of waivers ... Keep an eye out for my guy, Kevin Coleman Junior.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJonathon BrooksJul 18, 2026
Jonathon Brooks to outplay his draft cost
“For me and Jonathan Brooks, I'll bring up here as well”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsKevin ColemanMiami DolphinsJul 18, 2026
Kevin Coleman to be 1st on the depth chart
“Keep an eye out for my guy, Kevin Coleman Junior. I think he's gonna be the wide receiver one in Miami this year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDavid MontgomeryDetroit LionsJul 18, 2026
David Montgomery to outplay his draft cost (fifteen dollars)
“David Montgomery even RB five at fifteen dollars. On our sheet, the two biggest RB values that I could say, like for upside and volume right now are David Montgomery and Tony Pollard.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsChristian WatsonGreen Bay PackersJul 18, 2026
Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost (fifteen dollars)
“Christian Watson wide receiver twenty nine at fifteen dollars as well”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsBhayshul TutenJacksonville JaguarsJul 18, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten to outplay his draft cost (RB twenty three)
“like Baseil Tootin at RB twenty three, I think is a value”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Quentin Johnston to outplay his draft cost (seven dollars)
“Quinton Johnston, who I think is gonna be the real wide receiver one for the Chargers this year, Wide receiver thirty six at seven dollars”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsCarnell TateJul 18, 2026
Carnell Tate to outplay his draft cost
“He is the clear rookie wide receiver. To draft, and you could draft him aggressively. There is a runout where Carnell Tate is leak neighbors of Tennessee.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy RankingsJul 18, 2026
“I am QB two ... I've got Drake May at twenty ninth, like I've got him hugged up right next to Josh Allen.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsTony PollardJul 18, 2026
Tony Pollard to outplay his draft cost
“the two biggest RB values that I could say, like for upside and volume right now are David Montgomery and Tony Pollard”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy RankingsJul 18, 2026
“I say a likely is tight ended eight for me ... tight end eight, bro”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsTyler WarrenIndianapolis ColtsJul 18, 2026
Tyler Warren to outplay his draft cost
“Tyler Warren is gonna absolutely crush dude. He is going to be a massive ADP winner.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsRicky PearsallJul 18, 2026
Ricky Pearsall to outplay his draft cost (four dollars)
“Romeo Dobbs is another guy, Ricky Piersol at four dollars”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJalen HurtsPhiladelphia EaglesJul 18, 2026
Jalen Hurts to outplay his draft cost
“The guy that's the falling value in that is Jealen Hurts ... Jalen Hurts has a better setup than even Lamar Jackson does.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy RankingsJul 18, 2026
“Yeah, I've got him. I've got him a wide receiver forty four.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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