Tom Strachan· Aug 29, 2026
In a 2026 fantasy draft strategy piece for the 1.11 pick, Strachan targets CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, Saquon Barkley and Ashton Jeanty as values at that spot (with Jeanty capable of a top-five fantasy finish), while warning off Brock Bowers, Trey McBride and De'Von Achane at that cost.
“It's not hard to imagine a world where Jeanty is a top-five fantasy performer.”
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10 checkable claims — 4 sleeper calls, 3 fantasy bust calls, 2 depth chart calls and 1 positional finishe — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 14 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 3 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
Where this call stands in the room
Kyler Murray · 2026 season11 calls from 9 pundits between 1 and 2. Tom Strachan said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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Who this take is about
10 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.
- Fantasy Bust CallsTrey McBrideArizona CardinalsAug 29, 2026
Trey McBride to fall short of his draft cost (1.11)
“Whether you prefer Brock Bowers or Trey McBride doesn't really matter. Neither should be drafted this high.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsCeeDee LambDallas CowboysAug 29, 2026
CeeDee Lamb to outplay his draft cost (1.11)
“If you're happy to believe 2025 was a blip rather than the new normal, it becomes easier to see Lamb as a value pick in this range.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJustin JeffersonMinnesota VikingsAug 29, 2026
Justin Jefferson to outplay his draft cost (1.11)
“there are reasons for optimism in 2026... Jefferson should be fine if his catchable target rate increases and he sees a bump in volume.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Saquon Barkley to be 1st on the depth chart
“Barkley is the undoubted No. 1 RB in an offense that will score points”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsSaquon BarkleyPhiladelphia EaglesAug 29, 2026
Saquon Barkley to outplay his draft cost (1.11)
“With a new offensive coordinator and a healthy offensive line, it's not hard to start seeing positives for Barkley.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Ashton Jeanty to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points
“It's not hard to imagine a world where Jeanty is a top-five fantasy performer.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsBrock BowersLas Vegas RaidersAug 29, 2026
Brock Bowers to fall short of his draft cost (1.11)
“Whether you prefer Brock Bowers or Trey McBride doesn't really matter. Neither should be drafted this high.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsAshton JeantyLas Vegas RaidersAug 29, 2026
Ashton Jeanty to outplay his draft cost (1.11)
“One player available at this spot with undeniable upside is Ashton Jeanty.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsDe'Von AchaneMiami DolphinsAug 29, 2026
De'Von Achane to fall short of his draft cost (1.11)
“Players to Avoid at 1.11 Fantasy Football Draft Pick... De'Von Achane (RB – MIA)... it's hard not to be concerned that his numbers in the receiving game could dip significantly without Tua Tagovailoa”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsKyler MurrayMinnesota VikingsAug 29, 2026
Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart
“all indications are that Kyler Murray is the clear favorite to be the starter in 2026, and possibly beyond”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Mike MoraitisTrade and Signing Calls · DaRon BlandHit · 100Moraitis names five Cowboys he expects to be playing their final season opener in Dallas in 2026: George Pickens (likely tag-and-trade or departure), Malik Hooker, Luke Schoonmaker, DeMarvion Overshown and DaRon Bland.
- Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls · Kyler MurrayHit · 100Fitzmaurice touts Kyler Murray as a value QB who will start Week 1 for Minnesota, Tyler Shough as the Saints' undisputed starter, and Juwan Johnson and Terrance Ferguson as late-round tight end targets.
- Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls · Kyler MurrayHit · 100Fitzmaurice expects Kyler Murray to be Minnesota's Week 1 starter and calls him one of the better quarterback values in 2026 drafts; he also views Jordan Love as a top-10 real-life quarterback but only a QB2 in fantasy.
- Nathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls · Jalen TolbertMiss · 0PFF's preseason fantasy recap makes a large number of depth-chart, role and fantasy-value calls across the league, including Chig Okonkwo as a top sleeper tight end, Tre Tucker as the Raiders' top receiver, and various backfield hierarchies.
- Nathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls · Jalen TolbertMiss · 0PFF's fantasy football preseason recap projects depth-chart outcomes, roster spots and fantasy value for numerous players across several preseason games, including Chig Okonkwo's expanded role in Washington, Ja'Kobi Lane as Baltimore's WR3, Malachi Fields winning the Giants' starting X job, and Zachariah Branch being a fantasy bust relative to his late-round cost.
- Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls · Kyler MurrayHit · 100Fitzmaurice expects Kyler Murray to open the season as Minnesota's starting quarterback and to be one of the better quarterback values in 2026 fantasy drafts, and he likewise likes Tyler Shough as New Orleans' entrenched starter with an easy schedule.
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.
- 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 · 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.
- Mike HarmonSleeper Calls · Zay FlowersHit · 100Harmon gave his Week 18 fantasy rankings — top five quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers — plus lists of 'hot plays,' 'cold sores' (players to avoid) and 'ninjas' (sneaky plays), and said Trevor Lawrence would land around a top-four fantasy quarterback finish for the season.