Jeff Kerr· Sep 20, 2026
Kerr projects the Eagles' full starting lineup for their Week 2 road game at Tennessee, with rookie Drew Kendall stepping in at left guard for the injured Landon Dickerson, Makai Lemon staying in the starting receiver group, and Michael Carter starting at safety alongside Marcus Epps. He also predicts Andrew Mukuba will be inactive and that A.J. Epenesa takes over as the No. 3 edge rusher.
“Let's predict Mukuba is an inactive.”
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31 checkable claims — 29 depth chart calls and 2 availability calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 31 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 17 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
DeVonta Smith · 2026 season22 calls from 14 pundits between 1 and 1. Jeff Kerr said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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Who this take is about
- Dontayvion Wicks
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Tyler Steen
- Will Shipley
- Cam Jurgens
- Zack Baun
- Jalen Hurts
- Saquon Barkley
- DeVonta Smith
- Jalyx Hunt
- Andrew Mukuba
- Marcus Epps
- Jake Elliott
- Britain Covey
- Lane Johnson
- Cooper DeJean
- Rocco Underwood
- Braden Mann
- Makai Lemon
- Dallas Goedert
- Jordan Mailata
- Drew Kendall
- Michael Carter
- Tank Bigsby
- Jalen Carter
- Jordan Davis
- Jihaad Campbell
- Quinyon Mitchell
- Nolan Smith
- Riq Woolen
- A.J. Epenesa
31 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.
Dontayvion Wicks to be 1st on the depth chart
“WR -- Dontayvion Wicks”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsTyler SteenPhiladelphia EaglesSep 20, 2026
Tyler Steen to be 1st on the depth chart
“RG -- Tyler Steen”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsWill ShipleyPhiladelphia EaglesSep 20, 2026
Will Shipley to be 1st on the depth chart
“KR -- Will Shipley, Tank Bigsby”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsCam JurgensPhiladelphia EaglesSep 20, 2026
Cam Jurgens to be 1st on the depth chart
“C -- Cam Jurgens”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsZack BaunPhiladelphia EaglesSep 20, 2026
Zack Baun to be 1st on the depth chart
“LB -- Zack Baun”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJalen HurtsPhiladelphia EaglesSep 20, 2026
Jalen Hurts to be 1st on the depth chart
“QB -- Jalen Hurts”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Saquon Barkley to be 1st on the depth chart
“RB -- Saquon Barkley”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
DeVonta Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
“WR -- DeVonta Smith”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJalyx HuntPhiladelphia EaglesSep 20, 2026
Jalyx Hunt to be 1st on the depth chart
“DE -- Jalyx Hunt ... Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt will start on the edge again this week”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
“Let's predict Mukuba is an inactive. (Week 2 vs. Titans)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsMarcus EppsPhiladelphia EaglesSep 20, 2026
Marcus Epps to be 1st on the depth chart
“S -- Marcus Epps”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJake ElliottPhiladelphia EaglesSep 20, 2026
Jake Elliott to be 1st on the depth chart
“K -- Jake Elliott”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
“Covey is expected to be active as the punt returner (Week 2)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsLane JohnsonPhiladelphia EaglesSep 20, 2026
Lane Johnson to be 1st on the depth chart
“RT -- Lane Johnson”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Cooper DeJean to be 1st on the depth chart
“Slot CB -- Cooper DeJean”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Rocco Underwood to be 1st on the depth chart
“LS -- Rocco Underwood”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsBraden MannPhiladelphia EaglesSep 20, 2026
Braden Mann to be 1st on the depth chart
“P -- Braden Mann”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsMakai LemonPhiladelphia EaglesSep 20, 2026
Makai Lemon to be 1st on the depth chart
“WR -- Makai Lemon ... Don't expect Makai Lemon to be benched after one game either”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Dallas Goedert to be 1st on the depth chart
“TE -- Dallas Goedert”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jordan Mailata to be 1st on the depth chart
“LT -- Jordan Mailata”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDrew KendallPhiladelphia EaglesSep 20, 2026
Drew Kendall to be 1st on the depth chart
“LG -- Drew Kendall ... Kendall is expected to start at left guard.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Michael Carter to be 1st on the depth chart
“S -- Michael Carter ... The Eagles would then start Michael Carter at safety in nickel”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsTank BigsbyPhiladelphia EaglesSep 20, 2026
Tank Bigsby to be 1st on the depth chart
“KR -- Will Shipley, Tank Bigsby”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Britain Covey to be 1st on the depth chart
“PR -- Britain Covey ... Covey is expected to be active as the punt returner”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJalen CarterPhiladelphia EaglesSep 20, 2026
Jalen Carter to be 1st on the depth chart
“DT -- Jalen Carter”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJordan DavisPhiladelphia EaglesSep 20, 2026
Jordan Davis to be 1st on the depth chart
“DT -- Jordan Davis”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jihaad Campbell to be 1st on the depth chart
“LB -- Jihaad Campbell”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Quinyon Mitchell to be 1st on the depth chart
“CB -- Quinyon Mitchell”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsNolan SmithPhiladelphia EaglesSep 20, 2026
Nolan Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
“DE -- Nolan Smith ... Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt will start on the edge again this week”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsRiq WoolenPhiladelphia EaglesSep 20, 2026
Riq Woolen to be 1st on the depth chart
“CB -- Tariq Woolen”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsA.J. EpenesaPhiladelphia EaglesSep 20, 2026
A.J. Epenesa to be 3rd on the depth chart
“there may be more A.J. Epenesa as the No. 3 pass rusher in Week 2 ... Those roles could reverse this week.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- John McMullenRoster Spot Calls · Marquise BrownHit · 100Previewing the Eagles' 2026 preseason opener, McMullen endorses the view that Hollywood Brown's $5 million in guarantees will keep him on the roster despite being outplayed in camp, and says Philadelphia will likely have to reserve a roster spot for international prospect Uar Bernard.
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- Cory NidohGame Outcome Picks · Philadelphia EaglesHit · 100Nidoh expects Jalen Hurts to have another big game against Tennessee and for the Eagles to come away with their first-ever win in Nashville over the Titans.
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