Rich Eisen · May 11, 2026
Eisen predicted Deshaun Watson would be Cleveland's Week 1 starter, that Daniel Jones would start Week 1 for the Colts with Anthony Richardson eventually moved on from, and agreed that Justin Herbert finishes top three in MVP voting and that Denver is the AFC's top team for 2026.
“I think Deshaun Watson's the week one starter.”
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- Depth Chart CallsDeshaun WatsonCleveland BrownsMay 11, 2026
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
“I think Deshaun Watson's the week one starter.”
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- Depth Chart CallsDaniel JonesIndianapolis ColtsMay 11, 2026
Daniel Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“But the Colts are not on Anthony Richardson time right now, and I think Daniel Jones is starting week one.”
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Anthony Richardson to move to Indianapolis Colts
“I just think Anthony Richardson is as good as gone. But he just isn't yet for various reasons.”
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- Award PicksJustin HerbertLos Angeles ChargersMay 11, 2026
Justin Herbert to win MVP
“He will deserve his MVP notice this year and finish top three. That is not an exaggeration or an overreaction, sir. K. I am with you.”
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- Conference ChampionsDenver BroncosMay 11, 2026
Denver Broncos to reach the Super Bowl
“Yeah. This is not an overreaction by any stretch of the imagination... I could've went Bills. I could've went Pats... I'm with you.”
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