# Jeff Kerr: 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. **Claimed:** Sep 20, 2026 **Pundit:** Jeff Kerr — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/jeff-kerr **Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/outlets/sports-illustrated **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/eagles/onsi/predicting-eagles-starters-vs-titans-for-nfl-week-2-who-is-the-left-guard-safety-01m2z32vetkh 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. > Let's predict Mukuba is an inactive. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Dontayvion Wicks to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Dontayvion Wicks, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tyler Steen to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Tyler Steen, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Will Shipley to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Will Shipley, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Cam Jurgens to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Cam Jurgens, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Zack Baun to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Zack Baun, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jalen Hurts to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Saquon Barkley to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **DeVonta Smith to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jalyx Hunt to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jalyx Hunt, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Let's predict Mukuba is an inactive. (Week 2 vs. Titans)** - Kind: Availability Calls · About: Andrew Mukuba, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Marcus Epps to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Marcus Epps, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jake Elliott to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jake Elliott, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Covey is expected to be active as the punt returner (Week 2)** - Kind: Availability Calls · About: Britain Covey, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Lane Johnson to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Cooper DeJean to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Cooper DeJean, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Rocco Underwood to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Rocco Underwood, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Braden Mann to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Braden Mann, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Makai Lemon to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Makai Lemon, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Dallas Goedert to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jordan Mailata to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jordan Mailata, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Drew Kendall to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Drew Kendall, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Michael Carter to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Michael Carter, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tank Bigsby to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Tank Bigsby, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Britain Covey to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Britain Covey, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jalen Carter to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jordan Davis to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jordan Davis, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jihaad Campbell to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jihaad Campbell, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Quinyon Mitchell to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Quinyon Mitchell, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Nolan Smith to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Nolan Smith, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Riq Woolen to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Riq Woolen, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **A.J. Epenesa to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: A.J. Epenesa, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Dontayvion Wicks — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/dontayvion-wicks - Philadelphia Eagles — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/eagles - Tyler Steen — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tyler-steen - Will Shipley — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/will-shipley - Cam Jurgens — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/cam-jurgens - Zack Baun — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/zack-baun - Jalen Hurts — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jalen-hurts - Saquon Barkley — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/saquon-barkley - DeVonta Smith — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/devonta-smith - Jalyx Hunt — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jalyx-hunt - Andrew Mukuba — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/andrew-mukuba - Marcus Epps — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/marcus-epps - Jake Elliott — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jake-elliott - Britain Covey — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/britain-covey - Lane Johnson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/lane-johnson - Cooper DeJean — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/cooper-dejean - Rocco Underwood — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/rocco-underwood - Braden Mann — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/braden-mann - Makai Lemon — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/makai-lemon - Dallas Goedert — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/dallas-goedert - Jordan Mailata — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jordan-mailata - Drew Kendall — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/drew-kendall - Michael Carter — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/michael-carter - Tank Bigsby — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tank-bigsby - Jalen Carter — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jalen-carter - Jordan Davis — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jordan-davis - Jihaad Campbell — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jihaad-campbell - Quinyon Mitchell — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/quinyon-mitchell - Nolan Smith — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/nolan-smith - Riq Woolen — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/riq-woolen - A.J. Epenesa — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/a-j-epenesa ## What others said about the same people - Josh Edwards on Cole Payton: A CBS Sports piece on roster-cut season names likely starters and roster/cut candidates across several teams, including Chiefs and Cowboys cornerback depth charts, the Chargers' projected offensive line, Jalin Hyatt as a Giants cut candidate, Cole Payton headed for Philadelphia's practice squad, and Cam Ward and Mitchell Trubisky as safe on Tennessee's roster. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/6d8a3644-15ed-4b81-b21a-e85ab3e8f2c1 (scored 0) - John McMullen on Marquise Brown: Previewing 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. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/c6731610-60d6-44c0-b17f-6420dd6f4e7d (scored 100) - Raju Byfield on Elijah Moore: Byfield runs through eight players he sees as surprising roster-bubble candidates ahead of the 2026 preseason, projecting cuts (Cedric Tillman, Elijah Moore, Deion Burks), depth-chart pecking orders in Cleveland, Las Vegas, Philadelphia and New England, a possible Trey Benson trade to Green Bay, and safety for John Metchie and Darius Cooper. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/0898e744-02bf-466a-8d96-04f5d9c7a7d7 (scored 0) - John Middlekauff on Philadelphia Eagles: In a Week 2 preview, Middlekauff argued Matt LaFleur is under enormous pressure in Green Bay, predicted blowout wins for the 49ers over Miami and the Eagles over Tennessee, and offered season win-total views on the Saints, Buccaneers, Texans and Jaguars while backing Dallas to win the NFC East. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/6b74ac24-5cde-4063-b243-78341ac76343 (scored 100) - Cory Nidoh on Philadelphia Eagles: Nidoh 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. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/17f67cbb-f466-4d2f-b138-69e366c94a58 (scored 100) - Jeremy Pargo on Philadelphia Eagles: Picks the Eagles, citing Vic Fangio's defensive dominance over Brian Daboll's offenses. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/47b31254-9e83-4628-a306-54c1c15cdc5d (scored 100) ## More depth chart calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Fox Sports on Michael Penix Jr.: Fox Sports states that a healthy Tua Tagovailoa will serve as Atlanta's backup quarterback in Week 3, with Michael Penix Jr. handling the starting duties against Green Bay. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/a90e69a8-707f-43e9-a63e-cdb3e7bd0829 (scored 100) - Pat Fitzmaurice on Aaron Jones: In previewing the 10 most intriguing fantasy performers of Week 2, Fitzmaurice expects Atlanta's quarterback problems to persist with Tua Tagovailoa unlikely to play and Michael Penix Jr. not ready to return, flags Falcons slot corner Billy Bowman Jr. as a possible Week 2 returnee, and describes Aaron Jones as Minnesota's lead back and Kaelon Black as the clear backup to Christian McCaffrey in San Francisco. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/31adc8bb-8f15-453f-bbcf-cab44e29b8b3 (scored 100) - Matt Severance on Deshaun Watson: The CBS Sports preview backs Tampa Bay to beat Cleveland in the Bucs' Week 2 home opener, and states that Deshaun Watson — not Shedeur Sanders — will be Cleveland's starting quarterback in Week 2. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/944568ce-7205-409f-8354-a392016fd8bf (scored 100) - Rafael Zamorano on Deshaun Watson: Zamorano reports Watson will start Week 2 at Tampa Bay and suggests there's little reason to expect improvement, raising the possibility Watson's five-year contract never yields more than single-digit wins. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/d7d7e0a2-61e0-4525-970b-b01a2356f11b (scored 100) - Rich Hribar on Tua Tagovailoa: Hribar expects Tua Tagovailoa to be Atlanta's starting quarterback for Week 2 while Michael Penix stays out, with Penix's return closer to Week 4. He is unenthusiastic about the Falcons' offense either way and treats Bryce Young as a fringe fantasy starter. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/124ac755-a942-4382-8bad-177da7f8170d (scored 0) - Bradley Locker on Carson Wentz: PFF's unsigned adjusted power rankings after Week 1 of the 2026 season place the Bills first, the Rams second and the Dolphins last, with notes on quarterback situations in Seattle, Minnesota and Cleveland. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/a3716f21-0488-4fc8-a414-c25c2d781a6e (scored 100) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. The naive guess is what a strategy requiring no knowledge would have scored on the same call — the difference is the skill, and it is what the MissedTakes Score averages. Full method: https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/methodology We summarize what a pundit said and quote a short span for attribution; we never republish their article. 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