JP Acosta · Jun 24, 2026
Acosta tiered all 32 NFL pass-catching groups (receivers plus tight ends) from a top "can't double them" tier down to the "Jeremiah Smith range" tier, and along the way pegged several players' places in their teams' receiving pecking orders and called Nico Collins closer to a top-five receiver than a top-10 one.
“It's the Cincinnati Bengals, the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams, and Detroit Lions.”
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6 checkable claims from this
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.
- Positional FinishesNico CollinsHouston TexansJun 24, 2026
Nico Collins to finish top 5 at his position, by receiving yards
“they have a bona fide top 10 receiver, Nico Collins. I think Nico Collins is closer to being a top five receiver than top 10.”
Too vague to check — we could not tell what would count as right.
- Position Group RankingsJun 24, 2026
“Tiers given across the show: can't double them (Bengals, Cowboys, Rams, Lions); dynamic groups (Seahawks, Vikings, Bears, Jaguars, Broncos, Patriots, Packers, Chargers); can we get them a QB (Cardinals, Panthers, Colts, Falcons); can win you games, can lose you games (Steelers, 49ers, Ravens, Bills); fun but needs time (Saints, Buccaneers, Eagles, Browns, Texans, Jets); fun but needs help (Giants, Raiders, Chiefs); Jeremiah Smith range (Dolphins, Commanders, Titans).”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Depth Chart CallsJauan JenningsMinnesota VikingsJun 24, 2026
Jauan Jennings to be 3rd on the depth chart
“I think there's also Jawan Jennings who just got added to the group, who I think is a reliable wide receiver three.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Depth Chart CallsMichael WilsonArizona CardinalsJun 24, 2026
Michael Wilson to be 2nd on the depth chart
“You have a guy, Michael Wilson, who I think is a very good number two receiver.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
Emeka Egbuka to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Abuka, who Ameca Abuka, their their first round pick last year, I think profiles more as a quality number two.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
Jalen McMillan to be 3rd on the depth chart
“I think Jalen McMillan is fun, but he's more of a number three.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.