Jordan Dajani· Aug 14, 2026
In a survey of every team's first unofficial depth chart, the unsigned piece predicts Jeremiyah Love will eventually take over as Arizona's starting running back, tabs Braxton Jones as the favorite to win Chicago's left tackle job, names Caleb Downs a leading Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate, calls Seattle rookie Jadarian Price a favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year, and floats Bryce Lance as a sleeper in New Orleans.
“It's expected that Love will overtake Allgeier on the depth chart at some point, but the former Falcon will still have a role in this offense.”
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5 checkable claims — 2 award picks, 2 depth chart calls and 1 sleeper call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 10 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 2 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
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Jeremiyah Love · 2026 season6 calls from 6 pundits between 1 and 2. Jordan Dajani said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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5 checkable claims in this take
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- Award PicksCaleb DownsDallas CowboysAug 14, 2026
Caleb Downs to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“Downs should be a front-runner to win Defensive Rookie of the Year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsBryce LanceNew Orleans SaintsAug 14, 2026
Bryce Lance to outplay his draft cost
“Maybe Lance is a sleeper for this Saints offense.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsBraxton JonesChicago BearsAug 14, 2026
Braxton Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“Braxton Jones, Jedrick Wills Jr. and Kiran Amegadjie are all listed as "first string." The battle to replace Ozzy Trapilo rages on. Jones is probably considered the favorite.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksJadarian PriceSeattle SeahawksAug 14, 2026
Jadarian Price to win Offensive Rookie of the Year
“Seattle Seahawks' first-round pick running back Jadarian Price is a favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year, but he's going to have to earn his playing time.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJeremiyah LoveArizona CardinalsAug 14, 2026
Jeremiyah Love to be 1st on the depth chart
“It's expected that Love will overtake Allgeier on the depth chart at some point, but the former Falcon will still have a role in this offense.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Tyler SullivanDepth Chart Calls · Drew LockMiss · 0In an unsigned Week 2 odds roundup, the piece states that with Sam Darnold hurt, Drew Lock will likely start at quarterback for Seattle against Arizona.
- Mike MoraitisTrade and Signing Calls · DaRon BlandHit · 100Moraitis names five Cowboys he expects to be playing their final season opener in Dallas in 2026: George Pickens (likely tag-and-trade or departure), Malik Hooker, Luke Schoonmaker, DeMarvion Overshown and DaRon Bland.
- Mike MoraitisDepth Chart Calls · Ozzy TrapiloMiss · 0Moraitis writes that although Braxton Jones has looked like the favorite, Ozzy Trapilo is likely to take over as the Bears' starting left tackle once he's healthy enough to play.
- Pete MartuneacDepth Chart Calls · Ozzy TrapiloMiss · 0After Trapilo's activation from the PUP list roughly seven months after rupturing his patellar tendon, Martuneac says the Bears' left tackle competition is over and Trapilo will be starting at left tackle early in the 2026 season, even if not by Week 1.
- Henry McKennaDepth Chart Calls · Carson BeckMiss · 0McKenna predicts Kyler Murray will win the Vikings' starting QB job over J.J. McCarthy, that Minnesota will make the playoffs if Murray cuts out the hero ball, that both QBs will play in 2026, and wonders whether rookie Carson Beck could unseat Jacoby Brissett as Arizona's Week 1 starter.
- Michael HanichDepth Chart Calls · Bud ClarkMiss · 0Hanich suggests Nick Emmanwori may miss Week 1 after ankle surgery, and that Noah Igbinoghene is making a strong case to be the Seahawks' Week 1 starting nickel, with Bud Clark also possibly stepping into a starting role if Emmanwori is out.
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- Ralph VacchianoDepth Chart Calls · Tua TagovailoaMiss · 0Vacchiano ranks all 32 NFL teams entering the 2026 season, with the Rams first and Dolphins last. He also flags the Giants as a potential surprise team with a top-10 defense, and notes Deshaun Watson won Cleveland's QB job while Tua Tagovailoa starts Week 1 in Atlanta.
- Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls · Kyler MurrayHit · 100Fitzmaurice touts Kyler Murray as a value QB who will start Week 1 for Minnesota, Tyler Shough as the Saints' undisputed starter, and Juwan Johnson and Terrance Ferguson as late-round tight end targets.
- Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls · Kyler MurrayHit · 100Fitzmaurice expects Kyler Murray to be Minnesota's Week 1 starter and calls him one of the better quarterback values in 2026 drafts; he also views Jordan Love as a top-10 real-life quarterback but only a QB2 in fantasy.
- Steven RuizDepth Chart Calls · Michael Penix Jr.Miss · 0In a retrospective tiering of all 32 starting quarterbacks, Ruiz treats Michael Penix Jr. as the Falcons' Week 1 starter over Kirk Cousins, whom he places in his lowest tier.
- Mike FlorioDepth Chart Calls · Shedeur SandersMiss · 0Florio reports the Browns will start Deshaun Watson in Week 1 but predicts Shedeur Sanders will likely be the starting quarterback by Week 3.
- Nathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls · Jalen TolbertMiss · 0PFF's preseason fantasy recap makes a large number of depth-chart, role and fantasy-value calls across the league, including Chig Okonkwo as a top sleeper tight end, Tre Tucker as the Raiders' top receiver, and various backfield hierarchies.