# Andrew Erickson: Erickson stayed high on Ja'Marr Chase (WR6) and Jaylen Waddle (WR14), backed a Ladd McConkey bounce-back against Washington, was low on Jordan Addison (WR40) and AJ Brown (WR23), and floated Jerry Jeudy as a fringe top-36 play. **Claimed:** Oct 1, 2025 **Pundit:** Andrew Erickson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/andrew-erickson **Outlet:** The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast) — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/outlets/the-herd-with-colin-cowherd-podcast **How it reached us:** said on air or in an interview **Original:** https://omny.fm/shows/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/week-5-fantasy-football-wide-receiver-rankings-tiers-studs-sleepers-and-must-starts-ep-1745 9 checkable claims — 8 positional finishes and 1 depth chart call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet. It names 17 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 8 of 9 have settled so far, averaging 59.4 out of 100, against 37.5 for a naive guess at the same calls. > So that's why I'm buying the dip on Jamar Chase ... So I'm starting him no matter what. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Ladd McConkey to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 91.67 for a naive guess - **Jakobi Meyers to finish top 23 at his position, by fantasy points** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Jakobi Meyers, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 25 for a naive guess - **Jaylen Waddle to finish top 14 at his position, by fantasy points** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins - Verdict: scored 58.33 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Ja'Marr Chase to finish top 6 at his position, by fantasy points** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals - Verdict: scored 91.67 out of 100, against 66.67 for a naive guess - **Quentin Johnston to finish top 20 at his position, by fantasy points** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Quentin Johnston, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: scored 33.33 out of 100, against 33.33 for a naive guess - **Michael Pittman to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Michael Pittman, Indianapolis Colts - Verdict: scored 83.33 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **A.J. Brown to finish top 23 at his position, by fantasy points** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 33.33 out of 100, against 83.33 for a naive guess - **Jordan Addison to finish top 40 at his position, by fantasy points** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Jordan Addison, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: scored 75 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Jerry Jeudy to finish top ? at his position, by fantasy points** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: too vague to check ## Who this take is about - Ladd McConkey — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/ladd-mcconkey - Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/chargers - Jakobi Meyers — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jakobi-meyers - Las Vegas Raiders — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/raiders - Jaylen Waddle — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jaylen-waddle - Miami Dolphins — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/dolphins - Ja'Marr Chase — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/ja-marr-chase - Cincinnati Bengals — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/bengals - Quentin Johnston — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/quentin-johnston - Michael Pittman — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/michael-pittman - Indianapolis Colts — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/colts - A.J. Brown — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/a-j-brown - Philadelphia Eagles — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/eagles - Jordan Addison — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jordan-addison - Minnesota Vikings — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/vikings - Jerry Jeudy — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jerry-jeudy - Cleveland Browns — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/browns ## What others said about the same people - Thomas Martinez on Patrick Herbert: Martinez projects the Chargers' starting lineups on offense and defense for their Week 3 game at Buffalo, with injuries forcing several changes — Oronde Gadsden II at tight end, Trevor Penning at left guard, Jamaree Caldwell at defensive tackle and RJ Mickens at safety — while expecting Ladd McConkey to play and Marquez Valdez-Scantling to debut. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/bcc0c9e2-6313-45af-bc99-f1cd46806da6 (scored 0) - Fox Sports on J.J. McCarthy: FOX Sports projects Kyle McCord as Miami's backup behind starter Malik Willis, Mitchell Trubisky as Tennessee's primary backup behind starter Cam Ward, and J.J. McCarthy making the Vikings' 53-man roster. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/dcd95051-2c24-4226-be5d-ff36732ce5dc (scored 100) - Nathan Jahnke on Carson Wentz: An unsigned PFF preseason recap makes numerous depth-chart, roster and usage projections across the league, based on Week 3 preseason playing time — including Roman Wilson winning Pittsburgh's third receiver job, Luke McCaffrey's roster spot being in danger, Charlie Kolar as the Chargers' top tight end, and Kendre Miller as the Saints' RB2. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/47566b48-8024-4960-b25c-11c03fe43543 (scored 100) - Noah Compton on Caden Curry: After the Colts' preseason finale loss to Detroit, Compton projected several roster and depth-chart outcomes: Daniel Jones as the starting quarterback, rookie A.J. Haulcy as the starting strong safety, Seth McGowan as the backup running back, and rookie defensive ends George Gumbs Jr. and Caden Curry making the initial 53-man roster, while receiver Deion Burks appears likely to be cut. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/fa7eba23-4322-47d7-b21e-7adb82e6b325 (scored 100) - Nathan Jahnke on Carson Wentz: PFF's preseason fantasy recap makes a series of depth-chart, roster and usage projections based on final-week preseason snap counts, including Ja'Kobi Lane locking down the Ravens' third receiver role, Luke McCaffrey's roster spot being in danger, Kyle Pitts facing reduced 12-personnel usage, Kendre Miller as the Saints' RB2 and Emmett Johnson as the Chiefs' backup running back. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/265cbdba-b0e0-4f80-9665-a4ca5aaec53e (scored 100) - Jeff Kerr on Cole Payton: Kerr ranks the Eagles' 2025 draft picks by cut risk, predicting seventh-rounders Keyshawn James-Newby and Cole Wisniewski land on the practice squad, while Cole Payton, Uar Bernard, Makai Lemon, Eli Stowers and Markel Bell make the 53. He also says Lemon starts Week 1 and Bell is the right tackle of the future. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/ae8f39f7-dab8-4908-a53e-e3401a7c8bee (scored 100) ## More positional finishes The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Rich Hribar on Matthew Stafford: Hribar published his 2023 fantasy football quarterback tiers, ordering 41 quarterbacks into eight tiers that reflect how he prioritizes drafting the position, with Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes in the top tier as the trio most likely to finish as the overall QB1. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/9d1e15ad-f96d-457c-ad9f-25882182e28b (scored 100) - Chris Brockman on Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Brockman argued Jaxon Smith-Njigba is already the best receiver in the NFL and deserves to be the highest paid, called his shot that three quarterbacks (Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Carson Beck) go in the first round with Mendoza first overall, and suggested New England is headed for a 7-10 season. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/c47d130c-5598-4cd0-b546-1121046b9166 (scored 100) - Ryan Tracy on Bryan Cook: Tracy argues the Chiefs should address edge rusher and defensive tackle via the draft and use free agency on running back and wide receiver; he names Brian Robinson as his target, expects Kenneth Walker III to re-sign with Seattle, thinks Nick Bolton-style veterans like Jerry Tillery, Derek Nnadi and Mike Pennel shouldn't return, believes Bryan Cook is a top-10 safety the Chiefs can't afford, and predicts a quarterback (Trinidad Chambliss) will rocket up boards so more than one QB goes in the top 10. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/18bb787c-4f93-4c95-b8c2-02daeeffe823 (scored 0) - Pat Gustavson on Bijan Robinson: Gustafson 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. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/06884586-5b21-40c8-9439-e303a3e8a806 (scored 75) - JP Acosta on Bijan Robinson: JP 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. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/660e3494-2b0b-415e-beb7-9e3bf3464e30 (scored 75) - Rich Eisen on George Pickens: Eisen 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. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/2b6828d6-b24c-4c65-ac95-56bf45c4ebf7 (scored 100) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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