Jim Moorman· Aug 10, 2026
Moorman names five undervalued wide receivers to target relative to their current ADP: Jaylen Waddle, Josh Downs, Wan'Dale Robinson, Jayden Higgins and Zachariah Branch, projecting bigger roles and better finishes than their draft prices suggest.
“Past pick 120, Higgins may be the most glaring value on the board.”
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13 checkable claims — 5 depth chart calls, 5 sleeper calls, 2 positional finishes and 1 roster spot 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.
1 of 13 have settled so far, averaging 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Of the 7 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
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13 checkable claims in this take
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- Roster Spot CallsZachariah BranchAtlanta FalconsAug 10, 2026
Zachariah Branch to make the roster
“We know there's no chance of Branch being cut, given how much value he brings in the return game.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- ATL
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- 102a8db5-b92b-4f60-8e37-b9cd02be247c
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he does not make the 53
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 0
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
- Sleeper CallsJosh DownsIndianapolis ColtsAug 10, 2026
Josh Downs to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 100.7 (WR43))
“Downs can be the No. 1 WR for a team that was pacing to break records in offensive efficiency last year... Somehow, we can get that at WR43 prices. Sign me up.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsZachariah BranchAtlanta FalconsAug 10, 2026
Zachariah Branch to be 2nd on the depth chart
“making Branch's path to securing the No. 2 WR spot behind Drake London completely reasonable”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJaylen WaddleDenver BroncosAug 10, 2026
Jaylen Waddle to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 45.5 (WR21))
“Jaylen Waddle (WR – DEN) | ADP: 45.5 (WR21) ... Drafting Waddle at low-end WR2 prices in redraft feels like stealing.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Wan'Dale Robinson to finish top 36 at his position, by fantasy points
“Robinson is a low-end WR3 (top 36) in redraft with WR2 upside.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJayden HigginsHouston TexansAug 10, 2026
Jayden Higgins to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Higgins has all but locked up the No. 2 WR role in Houston behind Collins”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsCarnell TateTennessee TitansAug 10, 2026
Carnell Tate to be 1st on the depth chart
“While Carnell Tate will likely establish himself as Cam Ward's top target by about midseason, the new Titan wideout won't be far behind.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsWan'Dale RobinsonTennessee TitansAug 10, 2026
Wan'Dale Robinson to outplay his draft cost (ADP 103.8 (WR46))
“Wan'Dale Robinson (WR – TEN) | ADP 103.8 (WR46) ... Robinson is a low-end WR3 (top 36) in redraft with WR2 upside.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJosh DownsIndianapolis ColtsAug 10, 2026
Josh Downs to be 1st on the depth chart
“Downs is the No. 1 WR in this offense regardless.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesJaylen WaddleDenver BroncosAug 10, 2026
Jaylen Waddle to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“Provided he stays healthy, he's live to finish inside the top 12 at the position.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJaylen WaddleDenver BroncosAug 10, 2026
Jaylen Waddle to be 1st on the depth chart
“If you think Courtland Sutton has a chance to remain the top receiver in this Denver offense, think again... Denver's front office made this deal with the intention of making Waddle a focal point in their passing attack.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJayden HigginsHouston TexansAug 10, 2026
Jayden Higgins to outplay his draft cost (ADP 125.6 (WR53))
“Higgins' median outcome this season is much higher than his WR53 ADP... Past pick 120, Higgins may be the most glaring value on the board.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsZachariah BranchAtlanta FalconsAug 10, 2026
Zachariah Branch to outplay his draft cost (ADP 170.2 (WR74))
“In the 15th round, Branch provides a fantasy ceiling very few have in this range of the draft.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- Matt OkadaDepth Chart Calls · Tua TagovailoaMiss · 0In a PPR-framed fantasy draft guide, Okada makes a few non-fantasy claims: rookie Jeremiyah Love will be Arizona's featured back despite being listed as RB2, Tua Tagovailoa will be Atlanta's Week 1 starter, and Kyler Murray will open the season as Minnesota's starting quarterback.
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