Derek Brown· Aug 14, 2026
In his 2026 Top 200 fantasy draft guide, Brown touts Bo Nix and Tyler Shough as late-round quarterback targets who can finish as high-end fantasy QBs, and lists several deep-league value picks.
“Tyler Shough is a wonderful late-round quarterback who could be a QB1 in 2026.”
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11 checkable claims — 9 sleeper calls and 2 positional finishes — 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 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room.
Where this call stands in the room
Bo Nix · 2026 season · positional finish3 calls from 3 pundits between 3 positional finish and 10 positional finish. Derek Brown said 7 positional finish. the room's median is 7 positional finish. not settled yet
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11 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 CallsBo NixDenver BroncosAug 14, 2026
Bo Nix to outplay his draft cost
“Later Round Fantasy Football Quarterbacks to Target — Bo Nix (QB – DEN)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsKevin ColemanAug 14, 2026
Kevin Coleman to outplay his draft cost
“Deep-League Value Picks: Kevin Coleman Jr.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJonah ColemanAug 14, 2026
Jonah Coleman to outplay his draft cost
“Deep-League Value Picks: Jonah Coleman”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsChris BellAug 14, 2026
Chris Bell to outplay his draft cost
“Deep-League Value Picks: Chris Bell”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Tyler Shough to finish top ? at his position, by fantasy points
“Tyler Shough is a wonderful late-round quarterback who could be a QB1 in 2026.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsTyler ShoughNew Orleans SaintsAug 14, 2026
Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost
“Tyler Shough is a wonderful late-round quarterback who could be a QB1 in 2026.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsGreg DulcichAug 14, 2026
Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost
“Deep-League Value Picks: Greg Dulcich”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsStefon DiggsAug 14, 2026
Stefon Diggs to outplay his draft cost
“Deep-League Value Picks: Stefon Diggs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesBo NixDenver BroncosAug 14, 2026
Bo Nix to finish top 7 at his position, by fantasy points
“If Nix can bounce back or take another positive step in his career, he could be a top 5-7 quarterback in fantasy football in 2026.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsBrandon AiyukAug 14, 2026
Brandon Aiyuk to outplay his draft cost
“Deep-League Value Picks: Brandon Aiyuk”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJalen NailorAug 14, 2026
Jalen Nailor to outplay his draft cost
“Deep-League Value Picks: Jalen Nailor”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Garrett PodellTrade and Signing Calls · Stefon DiggsHit · 100An unsigned CBS Sports report frames Stefon Diggs as filling Washington's vacant No. 2 receiver role opposite Terry McLaurin after his reported one-year deal, expecting him in that spot in the 2026 passing game with Jayden Daniels.
- Bucky BrooksTrade and Signing Calls · Stefon DiggsHit · 100In a quarterback rapid-fire segment and later discussion, Brooks named starters for several clubs (Kyler Murray over JJ McCarthy in Minnesota, Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland, Tua in Atlanta, Jeremiah Love as Arizona's starting running back), called Chris Olave a No. 1 receiver, backed Stefon Diggs landing with the Commanders and Aaron Donald returning to the Rams, argued Baker Mayfield belongs among the top 15-17 quarterbacks, and published a top-five defensive tackle list topped by Jeffrey Simmons.
- Chad Ochocinco JohnsonTrade and Signing Calls · Stefon DiggsHit · 100Ocho predicted the free-agent receiver would sign with either Baltimore or Washington, and separately claimed the Dallas Cowboys would be the class of the NFC this season.
- Shannon SharpeTrade and Signing Calls · Stefon DiggsHit · 100Sharpe ("Unc"/"Donk") said the veteran receiver they were discussing would be signed by a team, though he named no destination.
- Mike TannenbaumTrade and Signing Calls · Stefon DiggsMiss · 0Tannenbaum argues the Chiefs should lean on the run game early while Mahomes recovers, says the Bills haven't done enough at receiver and would repeat their playoff shortcoming, expects AJ Brown to have a massive impact in New England, thinks George Pickens will earn a big raise, and offers free-agent fits: Deebo Samuel to Buffalo, Joey Bosa to Tampa Bay, Taylor Decker to Houston, and Stefon Diggs to San Francisco.
- Joe MarinoTrade and Signing Calls · Stefon DiggsHit · 100Marino projects DJ Moore to bounce back in Buffalo's offense with over 1,000 receiving yards (talking up around 1,200), and expects rookie cornerback Davison Igbinosun (IGB) to win a starting job opposite Christian Benford. He also thinks free agent Stefon Diggs ends up signing with Washington.
More sleeper calls
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- 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.
- 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.
- Joe PisapiaSleeper Calls · Omarion HamptonMiss · 0Joe Pisapia's 2026 first round is receiver-heavy, starting with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Ja'Marr Chase, insisting Amon-Ra St. Brown belongs in the top five, keeping Justin Jefferson in round one, and dropping Christian McCaffrey to 12. He also sees Omarion Hampton as a value who will be a top-10 pick a year later.