Mike Fanelli· Aug 18, 2026
In his 2026 running back overview, Fanelli makes several backfield role calls: Breece Hall as the Jets' featured back, David Montgomery leading Houston, D'Andre Swift holding off Kyle Monangai in Chicago, rookie Price taking over in Seattle until Charbonnet returns, Rhamondre Stevenson keeping the critical touches in New England, Jonathon Brooks possibly starting Week 1 in Carolina, and Tony Pollard again leading Tennessee.
“Pollard will be the Titans' lead running back again in 2026.”
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Of the 6 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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Jadarian Price · 2026 season12 calls from 11 pundits between 1 and 1. Mike Fanelli said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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- Depth Chart CallsTony PollardTennessee TitansAug 18, 2026
Tony Pollard to be 1st on the depth chart
“Pollard will be the Titans' lead running back again in 2026.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJordyn BrooksCarolina PanthersAug 18, 2026
Jordyn Brooks to be 1st on the depth chart
“Brooks could be the Week 1 starter, especially with Chuba Hubbard dealing with a hamstring injury.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Rhamondre Stevenson to be 1st on the depth chart
“While I expect Henderson to earn more work than he did as a rookie, Stevenson should handle most of the critical touches.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJadarian PriceSeattle SeahawksAug 18, 2026
Jadarian Price to be 1st on the depth chart
“Don't be surprised if Price is Seattle's featured running back until Charbonnet is healthy.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDavid MontgomeryHouston TexansAug 18, 2026
David Montgomery to be 1st on the depth chart
“More importantly, Montgomery will be the featured guy in Houston.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsBreece HallNew York JetsAug 18, 2026
Breece Hall to be 1st on the depth chart
“The Jets signed Hall to a massive contract extension this offseason, so expect him to be the featured guy.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsD'Andre SwiftChicago BearsAug 18, 2026
D'Andre Swift to be 1st on the depth chart
“Some believe Kyle Monangai will replace Swift as the Bears' starter. However, that isn't the case.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
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- 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.
- 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.
- Eric CohenGame Outcome Picks · Tennessee TitansMiss · 0Cohen says the Bears win easily in Carolina, and that Tennessee starts 1-0 over a Jets team he considers the third-worst in the league.
- John BreechGame Outcome Picks · Houston TexansMiss · 0Breech picks the Texans to upset the Bills in Houston, trusting Houston's defense to smother Josh Allen, and takes the Raiders to beat the Dolphins by at least a touchdown.
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