Derek Brown· Aug 29, 2026
Brown likes Stefon Diggs, Deebo Samuel, Denzel Boston, Jalen Nailor and Keenan Allen as sleeper values, expects Boston to potentially lead Cleveland's receivers, and thinks Nailor becomes the Raiders' clear No. 2 passing-game option behind Brock Bowers.
“It wouldn’t shock me at all if Jalen Nailor steps up as the clear number two option for the Raiders this season behind Brock Bowers through the air.”
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7 checkable claims — 5 sleeper calls and 2 depth chart calls — 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 above the room on 1 and below it on 1.
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Denzel Boston · 2026 season5 calls from 4 pundits between 1 and 1. Derek Brown said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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7 checkable claims in this take
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- Depth Chart CallsDenzel BostonCleveland BrownsAug 29, 2026
Denzel Boston to be 1st on the depth chart
“Boston could easily be the Browns’ WR1 after we flip over the cards for the 2026 season”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDeebo Samuel Sr.San Francisco 49ersAug 29, 2026
Deebo Samuel Sr. to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 52)
“Samuel should be a viable WR3/flex with upside for 2026 in the 49ers’ offense.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsStefon DiggsWashington CommandersAug 29, 2026
Stefon Diggs to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 45)
“Diggs is a strong WR3 with upside this season. I expect the Washington passing attack to be funneled through Diggs and Terry McLaurin.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJalen NailorLas Vegas RaidersAug 29, 2026
Jalen Nailor to be 2nd on the depth chart
“It wouldn’t shock me at all if Jalen Nailor steps up as the clear number two option for the Raiders this season behind Brock Bowers through the air.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsKeenan AllenIndianapolis ColtsAug 29, 2026
Keenan Allen to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 63)
“Allen is a viable WR3/4 this season or a flex play with a lean toward PPR formats.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDenzel BostonCleveland BrownsAug 29, 2026
Denzel Boston to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 60)
“Boston could easily be the Browns’ WR1 after we flip over the cards for the 2026 season, and it’s not reflected in his draft price at all. Draft him and Concepcion late”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJalen NailorLas Vegas RaidersAug 29, 2026
Jalen Nailor to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 58)
“Nailor is the final pick in a draft that could pay dividends and become a weekly WR3 or flex if it all works out.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Bucky BrooksTrade and Signing Calls · Keenan AllenHit · 100Brooks predicted J.J. McCarthy won't be on the Vikings' roster (traded or released), said Kyler Murray wins the Vikings' QB competition, made a series of 2025 award picks, made 2026 Heisman/draft projections including Arch Manning as the front-runner for the No. 1 overall pick, and said none of Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen or Joe Burrow win a championship this season.
- 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.
- Paul KerenDepth Chart Calls · Teven JenkinsMiss · 0Keren says Teven Jenkins still projects as Cleveland's Week 1 starting right guard despite a push from KT Leveston, and that Carson Schwesinger and Quincy Williams will be the Browns' lead linebackers.
- Noah ComptonDepth Chart Calls · C.J. AllenMiss · 0After watching the Colts' eleventh training camp practice, Compton says rookie linebacker CJ Allen is still expected to start the regular-season opener, identifies Alec Pierce as the team's top receiver and Cam Taylor-Britt as the first cornerback behind the starting trio, and declares the kicking job Blake Grupe's to lose.
- Seth WalderTrade and Signing Calls · Kayshon BoutteMiss · 0Walder proposes five trades he believes should happen before Week 1 of the 2026 season: Jessie Bates III to the 49ers, Kayvon Thibodeaux to the Patriots, Keon Coleman to the Colts, Walker Little to the Cardinals, and Kayshon Boutte to the Commanders, where he says Boutte would immediately be Washington's No. 2 receiver.
- Garrett PodellTrade and Signing Calls · Stefon DiggsHit · 100An unsigned CBS Sports report frames Stefon Diggs as filling Washington's vacant No. 2 receiver role opposite Terry McLaurin after his reported one-year deal, expecting him in that spot in the 2026 passing game with Jayden Daniels.
More sleeper calls
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Matt Money SmithSleeper Calls · Tre HarrisMiss · 0Smith says Ladd McConkie is a legitimate No. 1 receiver who could post a Jaylen Waddle-like season of roughly 1,700 yards and eight touchdowns, and he predicts second-year Chargers receiver Trey Harris will have a big year under Mike McDaniel. He also expects Philip Rivers to become an NFL head coach and thinks the Chargers offense will be good in the coming season.
- Brandon CarneySleeper Calls · Javonte WilliamsHit · 100Carney predicted AJ Brown would not be back with the Eagles, forecast a wave of free-agent landing spots (Breece Hall to the Chiefs, Alec Pierce to the 49ers, Rico Dowdle to the Saints, George Pickens to the Patriots, Mike Evans to the Bills), and named Week 1 starting quarterbacks for several teams in flux. He also gave fantasy takes on Javonte Williams, Chris Olave and others.
- Chad Ochocinco JohnsonSleeper Calls · Saquon BarkleyMiss · 0Johnson says the Steelers aren't legitimate Super Bowl contenders even with Aaron Rodgers back, and that Saquon Barkley can have a bounce-back season in year nine with the Eagles competing for a championship if the offensive line stays healthy.
- Ross JacksonSleeper Calls · Devaughn VeleMiss · 0Ross Jackson agreed to the same Saints mock draft board — Jeremiah Love at eight, Akeem Mesador in the second, Keonte Scott at 73, Keelan Rutledge and Ted Hurst in the fourth, Xavien Harris at 148, Aaron Anderson in the fifth and Bryce Boettcher in the sixth — and also called Devon Vellet a 2026 breakout candidate.
- Greg CosellSleeper Calls · Omarion HamptonMiss · 0Cosell expects the Nick Bonito vs. Will Campbell matchup to be pivotal, predicts Caleb Williams' future is bright, expects the Chargers' run game to improve dramatically under Mike McDaniel with a good season from Omarion Hampton, and expects Sean Payton not to hide Stidham.
- Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls · Malik NabersMiss · 0Erickson gave his 2026 first-round board, leaning on running backs early with Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, Ja'Marr Chase as his WR1 and Christian McCaffrey slipping to 12. He also touted Malik Nabers as a buying opportunity, projected big touchdown numbers for Burrow and Chase, and called Barkley a buy-low.