Rich Hribar· Sep 12, 2026
Hribar names Omarion Hampton a core Week 1 DFS play as a three-down back in a favorable matchup, and Tetairoa McMillan a tournament play expected to outperform his price thanks to increased slot usage against a weak Bears defense.
“To open the year, we are catching Hampton as a three-down back attached to a double-digit favorite with a team total just below 30 points.”
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3 checkable claims — 2 sleeper calls and 1 depth chart call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 3 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room.
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Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Sleeper CallsTetairoa McMillanCarolina PanthersSep 12, 2026
Tetairoa McMillan to outplay his draft cost ($6,800 FanDuel/$6,100 DraftKings)
“Tetairoa McMillan ($6,800 FanDuel/$6,100 DraftKings) ... I want to play for that in a good matchup before it is fully highlighted.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsOmarion HamptonSep 12, 2026
Omarion Hampton to be 1st on the depth chart
“we are catching Hampton as a three-down back”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsOmarion HamptonSep 12, 2026
Omarion Hampton to outplay his draft cost ($7,300 FanDuel/$6,800 DraftKings)
“Omarion Hampton ($7,300 FanDuel/$6,800 DraftKings) ... To open the year, we are catching Hampton as a three-down back attached to a double-digit favorite with a team total just below 30 points.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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