Evan Tarracciano· Sep 5, 2026
In his 2026 bold predictions column, Tarracciano calls for rookie De'Zhaun Stribling to win Offensive Rookie of the Year and top 1,000 receiving yards, a Chris Godwin Jr. rebound as Tampa Bay's leading fantasy receiver, Cam Skattebo as a top-10 fantasy RB, DJ Moore back to WR1 territory in Buffalo, and Tucker Kraft finishing as the fantasy TE1.
“Tucker Kraft is my favorite tight end to target this season”
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10 checkable claims — 3 positional finishes, 3 sleeper calls, 2 player season numbers, 1 award pick and 1 depth chart call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 9 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 2 and below it on 3.
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Chris Godwin Jr. · 2026 season3 calls from 3 pundits between 1 and 2. Evan Tarracciano said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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10 checkable claims in this take
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Chris Godwin Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart
“Chris Godwin Jr. Leads Buccaneers WRs in Fantasy Points”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksDe'Zhaun StriblingSep 5, 2026
De'Zhaun Stribling to win Offensive Rookie of the Year
“De'Zhaun Stribling Wins Offensive Rookie of the Year”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Tucker Kraft to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points
“Tucker Kraft Finishes as the Fantasy TE1”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Cam Skattebo to finish top 10 at his position, by fantasy points
“Cam Skattebo Finishes as a Top-10 Fantasy RB”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDe'Zhaun StriblingSep 5, 2026
De'Zhaun Stribling to outplay his draft cost
“Stribling has been a priority add for me in drafts whenever possible.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Player Season NumbersDe'Zhaun StriblingSep 5, 2026
De'Zhaun Stribling to record 1,000 receiving yards
“I can see him eclipsing 1,000 yards in his rookie season if he stays healthy”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesDJ MooreBuffalo BillsSep 5, 2026
DJ Moore to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“DJ Moore Returns to WR1 Territory”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Chris Godwin Jr. to record 1,000 receiving yards
“Godwin will surprise managers with a major return to relevance, celebrating his first 1,000-yard season since 2023”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsCam SkatteboNew York GiantsSep 5, 2026
Cam Skattebo to outplay his draft cost (RB20)
“I'm confident that he can blow past his current RB20 ranking”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Chris Godwin Jr. to outplay his draft cost (WR36)
“Godwin's ADP is currently floating around WR36, and he is typically selected several rounds behind Egbuka... Godwin will surprise managers with a major return to relevance”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Chris BrockmanTrade and Signing Calls · Baker MayfieldHit · 100Brockman's season-preview overreactions: Fernando Mendoza becomes an Offensive Rookie of the Year finalist; Dak Prescott wins MVP and the Cowboys win the Super Bowl; Jesse Minter's Ravens win the AFC North; C.J. Stroud leads Houston to the AFC's No. 1 seed; Jonathan Taylor approaches 2,000 rushing yards; Baker Mayfield wins the NFC South, goes 12-5 and reaches the NFC title game while landing a $60 million-per-year deal; and Aaron Rodgers throws 35-plus touchdowns as the Steelers go 11-6 and win the North.
- Jon GrudenTrade and Signing Calls · Baker MayfieldHit · 100The former Buccaneers head coach predicted that Tampa Bay and Baker Mayfield are closer on a new contract than believed and that an extension will get done.
- Joel CorryTrade and Signing Calls · Baker MayfieldHit · 100The unsigned CBS Sports analysis lays out the contract it believes Tampa Bay will have to give Mayfield at minimum: a two-year extension averaging $50 million per year with $110 million in guarantees and a no-trade clause.
- Danny ParkinsTrade and Signing Calls · Trey HendricksonMiss · 0Parkins predicts Fernando Mendoza goes No. 1 overall to the Raiders, Trey Hendrickson signs in Tampa, Michael Penix Jr. wins Atlanta's QB competition, Jared Wilson takes over at center in New England, Mike Evans reaches 1,000 yards, and the Bears lose Byard and Brisker.
- Chad MillmanGame Outcome Picks · New York GiantsHit · 100Chad Millman said he had taken money-line positions on several Week 1 underdogs — the Texans outright over the Bills, the Giants outright over Dallas (in a money-line underdog parlay), and Miami outright at Las Vegas — and that the show's survivor pick was the Steelers to win.
- Jacob WestendorfScore Predictions · Green Bay PackersMiss · 24Westendorf picks the Packers to win the opener 27-21, with Tucker Kraft leading the team in catches, Christian Watson in yards, Jayden Reed in touchdowns and Josh Jacobs in rushing. He tabs Bo Nix as MVP, the Broncos as the AFC's top team and Super Bowl winner over the Rams, the Lions to win the NFC North, and the Packers to finish 8-9.
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.
- Ross JacksonSleeper Calls · Devaughn VeleMiss · 0Ross Jackson agreed to the same Saints mock draft board — Jeremiah Love at eight, Akeem Mesador in the second, Keonte Scott at 73, Keelan Rutledge and Ted Hurst in the fourth, Xavien Harris at 148, Aaron Anderson in the fifth and Bryce Boettcher in the sixth — and also called Devon Vellet a 2026 breakout candidate.
- 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 · Saquon BarkleyMiss · 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.