Mike Fanelli· Aug 23, 2026
Fanelli names six players he considers draft values relative to their NFFC ADP — Daniel Jones, James Cook, D'Andre Swift, DJ Moore, KC Concepcion and Juwan Johnson — arguing each will outperform his current cost. He also says Cook should be the third RB drafted, ahead of Christian McCaffrey, and that Johnson steps into the Saints' No. 2 receiving role.
“I happily draft him as the third running back off the board, easily ahead of Christian McCaffrey.”
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10 checkable claims — 6 sleeper calls, 3 depth chart calls and 1 positional finishe — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 12 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
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- Positional FinishesJames CookBuffalo BillsAug 23, 2026
James Cook to finish top 3 at his position, by fantasy points
“I happily draft him as the third running back off the board, easily ahead of Christian McCaffrey.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsD'Andre SwiftChicago BearsAug 23, 2026
D'Andre Swift to outplay his draft cost (ADP 54.46 | RB24)
“D'Andre Swift (CHI) – ADP 54.46 | RB24 ... Some believe that Kyle Monangai will replace Swift as the Bears' starting running back this season. However, there is nothing to suggest that it will happen.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsChris OlaveNew Orleans SaintsAug 23, 2026
Chris Olave to be 1st on the depth chart
“While Chris Olave will remain the Saints' clear-cut top option in the passing game”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsK.C. ConcepcionCleveland BrownsAug 23, 2026
K.C. Concepcion to outplay his draft cost (ADP 129.28 | WR53)
“KC Concepcion (CLE) – ADP 129.28 | WR53 ... Concepcion remains my favorite Cleveland wide receiver for 2026.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJames CookBuffalo BillsAug 23, 2026
James Cook to outplay his draft cost (ADP 11.31 | RB6)
“James Cook (BUF) – ADP 11.31 | RB6 ... making Cook one of my favorite players to draft this year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDaniel JonesIndianapolis ColtsAug 23, 2026
Daniel Jones to outplay his draft cost (ADP 161.26 | QB25)
“Daniel Jones (IND) – ADP 161.26 | QB25 ... Jones should be drafted significantly higher than the 26th quarterback off the board just based on last year's success.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsD'Andre SwiftChicago BearsAug 23, 2026
D'Andre Swift to be 1st on the depth chart
“Some believe that Kyle Monangai will replace Swift as the Bears' starting running back this season. However, there is nothing to suggest that it will happen.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDJ MooreBuffalo BillsAug 23, 2026
DJ Moore to outplay his draft cost (ADP 57.96 | WR28)
“DJ Moore (BUF) – ADP 57.96 | WR28 ... Moore could have similar production with Allen under center.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJuwan JohnsonNew Orleans SaintsAug 23, 2026
Juwan Johnson to outplay his draft cost (ADP 153.53 | TE17)
“Juwan Johnson (NO) – ADP 153.53 | TE17 ... Johnson is now the obvious candidate to fill Tyson's No. 2 receiving role.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJuwan JohnsonNew Orleans SaintsAug 23, 2026
Juwan Johnson to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Johnson is now the obvious candidate to fill Tyson's No. 2 receiving role.”
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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