Evan Tarracciano· Aug 31, 2026
In a risers-and-fallers column, Tarracciano endorses buying Jared Goff, Mike Washington Jr., Keenan Allen and George Kittle at their current discounted draft costs, while cautioning managers off TreVeyon Henderson and Jordyn Tyson.
“Keep buying the dip.”
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6 checkable claims — 4 sleeper calls and 2 fantasy bust calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 12 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
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6 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 CallsJared GoffDetroit LionsAug 31, 2026
Jared Goff to outplay his draft cost
“Despite finishing as a top-10 quarterback in each of the last four seasons, Goff was continually ranked between QB16 and QB22, which blew my mind... Keep buying the dip.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsJordyn TysonNew Orleans SaintsAug 31, 2026
Jordyn Tyson to fall short of his draft cost (around pick 135)
“His fantasy football ADP has tumbled all the way down into the 12th round, around pick 135. Hopefully he can come back healthy, but risk-averse managers are looking elsewhere.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsKeenan AllenIndianapolis ColtsAug 31, 2026
Keenan Allen to outplay his draft cost
“Even in his advanced age, Allen should still command a high volume of targets as a future Hall of Famer.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsMike WashingtonLas Vegas RaidersAug 31, 2026
Mike Washington to outplay his draft cost
“Head coach Klint Kubiak recently stated that both running backs “will prepare to play a lot of football,” and this will clearly be more of a 50/50 split than originally anticipated.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsGeorge KittleSan Francisco 49ersAug 31, 2026
George Kittle to outplay his draft cost
“George Kittle will be back on the field well before anticipated, after somehow rehabbing to be available for Week 1... Still, I’ll gobble up the discount for as long as it lasts.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
TreVeyon Henderson to fall short of his draft cost
“However, his inability to make defenders miss is worrying, especially with the Patriots’ desire to lean on the pass in 2026. Careful treading here.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- 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.
- Brandon CarneyTrade and Signing Calls · Stefon DiggsMiss · 0Carney drafted a team of rookies he expects to make an immediate fantasy impact (headlined by Karnell Tate and Makai Lemon), predicted landing spots for the remaining big-name free agents, and gave way-too-early division winners, wild cards and award picks — Patriots, Chargers, Bengals, Jaguars, Eagles, Rams, Vikings and Saints as division champs with Joe Burrow as MVP.
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- 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.