Rich Hribar· Sep 17, 2026
In his Week 2 Colts-Chiefs worksheet, Hribar assigns fantasy tiers to the key players: Mahomes as a fringe QB1, Daniel Jones as a 2QB-only option, Jonathan Taylor as a volume-based RB1, Kenneth Walker as a trust/spike play, Rashee Rice as a WR2, Pierce and Worthy as WR3/FLEX and WR4/FLEX, Downs as a WR4/FLEX, Allen as a touchdown-dependent FLEX, and Kelce as a back-end TE1. He also expects Kansas City to lean on the run and Mansoor Delane to return.
“I am still treating Mahomes as a fringe QB1 because I don't want to chase the rushing component being sticky”
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9 checkable claims — 7 positional finishes, 1 availability call and 1 sleeper call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 11 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 7 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the rest of the room on every one.
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Alec Pierce · 2026 season · positional finish3 calls from 3 pundits between 15 positional finish and 36 positional finish. Rich Hribar said 36 positional finish. the room's median is 20 positional finish. not settled yet
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Xavier Worthy to finish top 48 at his position, by fantasy points
“He was tied for the team lead in targets and routes run (30) if you are looking for a silver lining for Worthy as a WR4/FLEX .”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
“The Chiefs played the pass extremely well in Week 1, despite losing Mansoor Delane two snaps in. He is expected back this Sunday night.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kenneth Walker III to outplay his draft cost
“Kenneth Walker (TRUST) ... We may not match the Week 1 total, but this is another great spot for Walker based on what we saw.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jonathan Taylor to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“That opportunity share makes Taylor a volume-based RB1 to start.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesRashee RiceKansas City ChiefsSep 17, 2026
Rashee Rice to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points
“I am still going back to Rice as a WR2 this week to get a better gauge on what to expect this season”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesAlec PierceIndianapolis ColtsSep 17, 2026
Alec Pierce to finish top 36 at his position, by fantasy points
“He has per-target upside as a WR3/FLEX .”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Patrick Mahomes to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“I am still treating Mahomes as a fringe QB1 because I don't want to chase the rushing component being sticky”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesJosh DownsIndianapolis ColtsSep 17, 2026
Josh Downs to finish top 48 at his position, by fantasy points
“That doesn't feel great and leaves Downs as a WR4/FLEX option heading into Week 2.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Travis Kelce to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“That aligns with him being handled as a back-end TE1 for fantasy purposes.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Bucky BrooksTrade and Signing Calls · Keenan AllenHit · 100Brooks predicted J.J. McCarthy won't be on the Vikings' roster (traded or released), said Kyler Murray wins the Vikings' QB competition, made a series of 2025 award picks, made 2026 Heisman/draft projections including Arch Manning as the front-runner for the No. 1 overall pick, and said none of Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen or Joe Burrow win a championship this season.
- Noah ComptonDepth Chart Calls · C.J. AllenMiss · 0After watching the Colts' eleventh training camp practice, Compton says rookie linebacker CJ Allen is still expected to start the regular-season opener, identifies Alec Pierce as the team's top receiver and Cam Taylor-Britt as the first cornerback behind the starting trio, and declares the kicking job Blake Grupe's to lose.
- 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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- Pat GustavsonPositional Finishes · Bijan RobinsonClose · 75Gustafson picks the Patriots, Bills, Seahawks and Bears in the divisional round with a Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl, predicts Mike Tomlin and Matt LaFleur stay, Aaron Rodgers returns to Pittsburgh, and lays out his own coaching landing spots.
- JP AcostaPositional Finishes · Bijan RobinsonClose · 75JP picked the Eagles to beat the 49ers in a low-scoring game and the Jaguars to beat the Bills, called Bijan Robinson the best running back in the league, and named his own first-team All-Pro roster.
- Rich EisenPositional Finishes · George PickensHit · 100Eisen called the Rams-winning-it-all take an overreaction but expects Los Angeles to win the NFC West, said he doesn't see how Myles Garrett fails to win Defensive Player of the Year, and called George Pickens perhaps the third-best receiver in the NFL this season.
- Chad Ochocinco JohnsonPositional Finishes · Christian GonzalezMiss · 0Ochocinco says Christian Gonzalez belongs in the top-five DB conversation, believes Kyler Murray will be elsewhere next year, expects Chase to get a one-game suspension, backs Sam Darnold to bounce back, and floats Jaxon Smith-Njigba reaching 2,000 receiving yards. He also reminds listeners he called the Bears and Panthers as teams to watch before the season.
- Rich EisenPositional Finishes · Puka NacuaHit · 92Eisen defended his preseason call of the Packers reaching the Super Bowl, said the Chiefs will win the AFC West, called the Ravens the favorites in the AFC North, said the Colts are a playoff team, expected Denver to handle Cincinnati and the Giants to beat the winless Saints, and endorsed Puka Nacua as the league's best receiver.