Nathan Jahnke· Aug 6, 2026
Unsigned PFF fantasy profile argues Tucker Kraft, if healthy after his ACL injury, can finish as a top-three fantasy tight end in 2026 amid increased volume from Green Bay's departures at receiver, and calls him one of the best values in drafts.
“if he returns to full health, he has a realistic path to finishing as a top-three fantasy tight end in 2026”
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None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
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- Sleeper CallsTucker KraftGreen Bay PackersAug 6, 2026
Tucker Kraft to outplay his draft cost
“He is currently one of the best values on the board, particularly on ESPN.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Tucker Kraft to finish top 3 at his position, by fantasy points
“Kraft’s recovery is worth monitoring through camp, but if he returns to full health, he has a realistic path to finishing as a top-three fantasy tight end in 2026.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- AJ HawkGame Outcome Picks · Green Bay PackersMiss · 0AJ Hawk picked the Ravens over the Colts, Carolina to beat Chicago outright, the Bills at Houston, the Bengals over Tampa Bay, the Titans over the Jets, the Raiders over Miami, the Packers at Minnesota and the Cowboys over the Giants.
- Kirk HerbstreitGame Outcome Picks · Green Bay PackersMiss · 0Herbstreit made a full slate of Week 1 picks — Lions, Ravens, Bears, Bills, Buccaneers, Jaguars, Titans, Eagles, Packers and Cowboys — and also said he still thinks Seattle is the team to beat in the NFC West.
- Pat McAfeeGame Outcome Picks · Green Bay PackersMiss · 0In the show's weekly picks segment Pat took the Steelers at home over Atlanta, the Jaguars over Cleveland, the Raiders over Miami, the Packers at Minnesota and the Cowboys over the Giants.
- Jared DubinGame Outcome Picks · Green Bay PackersMiss · 0Dubin picked the Texans to beat the Bills 20-17 and the Packers to win on the road at Minnesota.
- Brandon SneideScore Predictions · Green Bay PackersMiss · 17Snyder picked Matthew Golden as the Packers' offensive player of the year and Edron (Edgerrin) Cooper as defensive player of the year, predicting Cooper makes All-Pro, and forecast a 27-24 Green Bay win in Minnesota.
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