Nathan Jahnke· Sep 2, 2026
An unsigned PFF fantasy piece names breakout candidates for 2026: Quinshon Judkins is projected for a top-20 season behind a rebuilt Cleveland offensive line with a bigger workload, and Luther Burden III is expected to lead the Bears' wide receiver group.
“These five players are well-positioned for career-best seasons, making them excellent values at their current ADP.”
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4 checkable claims — 2 sleeper calls, 1 depth chart call and 1 positional finishe — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 4 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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Luther Burden III · 2026 season5 calls from 5 pundits between 1 and 2. Nathan Jahnke said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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4 checkable claims in this take
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Quinshon Judkins to outplay his draft cost
“These five players are well-positioned for career-best seasons, making them excellent values at their current ADP.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Luther Burden III to be 1st on the depth chart
“Luther Burden III is poised to lead Chicago’s wide receivers: The Chicago Bears wideout was excellent on a per-play basis and will play a larger role this season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsLuther Burden IIIChicago BearsSep 2, 2026
Luther Burden III to outplay his draft cost
“These five players are well-positioned for career-best seasons, making them excellent values at their current ADP.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Quinshon Judkins to finish top 20 at his position, by fantasy points
“with Cleveland overhauling the line and a larger workload ahead, he has the volume and setup for a top-20 season”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- 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.
- 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.
- Eric CohenGame Outcome Picks · Chicago BearsHit · 100Cohen 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.
- Gene ChamberlainScore Predictions · Chicago BearsClose · 57Chamberlain picks the Bears to beat the Panthers in Week 1 at Charlotte, 34-30, giving Chicago the edge in the run game, passing game, pass defense and coaching.
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