Nathan Jahnke· Sep 15, 2026
PFF's fantasy recap of a Broncos-Chiefs Week 1 game makes several forward-looking calls about roles: Dobbins ahead of Harvey in Denver's backfield, Waddle finishing ahead of Pat Bryant in receiving production, Bryant surpassing Sutton, Engram's tight-end value, and Walker/Johnson's roles in Kansas City.
“While it wouldn't be surprising if Bryant surpasses Sutton in receiving production this season, it would be surprising if he finishes ahead of Waddle.”
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9 checkable claims — 7 depth chart calls, 1 positional finishe and 1 sleeper call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
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Kenneth Walker III · 2026 season18 calls from 16 pundits between 1 and 1. Nathan Jahnke said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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- Depth Chart CallsJ.K. DobbinsDenver BroncosSep 15, 2026
J.K. Dobbins to be 1st on the depth chart
“Dobbins was the early-down back... the early-down role trumps all other roles combined for a fantasy running back, so Dobbins has more value in the short term.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsCourtland SuttonDenver BroncosSep 15, 2026
Courtland Sutton to be 1st on the depth chart
“Sutton remained the top receiver on the depth chart in terms of playing time”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsPat BryantDenver BroncosSep 15, 2026
Pat Bryant to outplay his draft cost
“Bryant is worth picking up off the waiver wire in case he follows in the footsteps of Colston, Thomas and Sutton.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesEvan EngramDenver BroncosSep 15, 2026
Evan Engram to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points
“His route participation rate in this game was good enough to make him a mid-range TE2”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kenneth Walker III to be 1st on the depth chart
“Walker is a must-start player, and Johnson is a handcuff worth rostering in case Walker suffers an injury.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Emmett Johnson to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Johnson was the backup, as expected.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsRJ HarveyDenver BroncosSep 15, 2026
RJ Harvey to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Harvey was the backup, as well as the third-down and two-minute-drill back.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJonah ColemanDenver BroncosSep 15, 2026
Jonah Coleman to be 3rd on the depth chart
“This also makes it unlikely Coleman becomes a factor on offense anytime soon.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsRashee RiceKansas City ChiefsSep 15, 2026
Rashee Rice to be 1st on the depth chart
“Rice remaining the primary slot receiver”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Jared DubinScore Predictions · Denver BroncosMiss · 2Dubin picks Denver to win narrowly in Kansas City, 21-20.
- Pete PriscoScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsClose · 57Prisco is the lone expert cited picking Kansas City, 20-17 over Denver.
- Tyler SullivanScore Predictions · Denver BroncosMiss · 10Sullivan picks Denver to beat Kansas City 24-20.
- Jordan DajaniScore Predictions · Denver BroncosMiss · 7Dajani picks the Broncos over the Chiefs, 17-14.
- John BreechScore Predictions · Denver BroncosMiss · 5In the Pick Six newsletter, Breech picks the Broncos to upset the Chiefs on Monday night, 23-21.
- Jared DubinScore Predictions · Denver BroncosMiss · 2The unbylined CBS Sports preview picks Denver to win at Arrowhead in Week 1, 21-20, and expects Kenneth Walker III to be Kansas City's lead back while Jaylen Waddle serves as Bo Nix's top receiving target in Denver.
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