Walt· Aug 24, 2026
In a running training camp stock report, Walt makes a series of fantasy-relevant calls: injury-driven downgrades (Jeanty, Egbuka, Hall, Monangai, Tyson, Love, McCaffrey, Kittle, Pierce, Pearsall), sleeper/breakout calls (Jadarian Price, Ja'Kobi Lane, Bryce Lance, Kaelon Black, Denzel Boston, Stribling, Jayden Reed, A.J. Brown, Luther Burden, Judkins), busts/fades (Keenan Allen, Mark Andrews, Marvin Harrison Jr., Chris Olave, Josh Jacobs, Puka Nacua), and several depth-chart claims.
“They value Price too much, which means that he must shoot up the rankings.”
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44 checkable claims — 20 sleeper calls, 15 fantasy bust calls, 7 depth chart calls and 2 trade and signing calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 67 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 7 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 1 and below it on 6.
Where this call stands in the room
Kaelon Black · 2026 season5 calls from 5 pundits between 2 and 2. Walt said 2. the room's median is 2. not settled yet
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Who this take is about
- Jordyn Tyson
- New Orleans Saints
- Jonathon Brooks
- Carolina Panthers
- Omar Cooper
- New York Jets
- Marvin Harrison Jr.
- Arizona Cardinals
- Chris Olave
- A.J. Brown
- New England Patriots
- Luther Burden III
- Chicago Bears
- Kyle Monangai
- Quinshon Judkins
- Cleveland Browns
- Kaelon Black
- San Francisco 49ers
- Jayden Reed
- Green Bay Packers
- Parker Washington
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Emeka Egbuka
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Caleb Douglas
- Miami Dolphins
- Jonah Coleman
- Denver Broncos
- Malachi Fields
- New York Giants
- Keenan Allen
- Indianapolis Colts
- Mark Andrews
- Baltimore Ravens
- Josh Jacobs
- Ja'Kobi Lane
- George Kittle
- Breece Hall
- Xavier Hutchinson
- Houston Texans
- Alec Pierce
- Pat Bryant
- Bryce Lance
- Kyler Murray
- Minnesota Vikings
- De'Zhaun Stribling
- Puka Nacua
- Los Angeles Rams
- Cyrus Allen
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Zachariah Branch
- Atlanta Falcons
- Josh Downs
- Ladd McConkey
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Denzel Boston
- Deebo Samuel Sr.
- Ashton Jeanty
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Ricky Pearsall
- Jadarian Price
- Seattle Seahawks
- Bhayshul Tuten
- Jaylin Noel
- Blake Corum
- Rhamondre Stevenson
- Darren Waller
44 checkable claims in this take
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.
- Fantasy Bust CallsJordyn TysonNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Jordyn Tyson to fall short of his draft cost (late-round pick)
“He's now just a late-round pick because it's unclear if he'll be 100 percent when he returns.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jonathon Brooks to be 1st on the depth chart
“This is a golden opportunity for Jonathon Brooks to seize the starting job, which looked certain in the first place.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsOmar CooperNew York JetsAug 24, 2026
Omar Cooper to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Omar Cooper has reportedly struggled in training camp and could be demoted in favor of Isaiah Williams.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Marvin Harrison Jr. to fall short of his draft cost
“This wouldn't be a huge deal if Harrison wasn't already a huge disappointment.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsChris OlaveNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Chris Olave to fall short of his draft cost
“This is another reason to be bearish on Olave this year”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsA.J. BrownNew England PatriotsAug 24, 2026
A.J. Brown to outplay his draft cost
“Brown looks like he's being underdrafted at times. He's poised for a great season”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsLuther Burden IIIChicago BearsAug 24, 2026
Luther Burden III to outplay his draft cost
“With experience now, Burden could have a huge season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsKyle MonangaiChicago BearsAug 24, 2026
Kyle Monangai to fall short of his draft cost
“He should be bumped down a couple of rounds.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsQuinshon JudkinsCleveland BrownsAug 24, 2026
Quinshon Judkins to outplay his draft cost (a third-rounder)
“if Judkins does that, he'll produce like a third-rounder at the very worst”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsKaelon BlackSan Francisco 49ersAug 24, 2026
Kaelon Black to be 2nd on the depth chart
“With Isaac Guerendo also hurt, Kaelon Black is now the No. 2 back behind Christian McCaffrey.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJayden ReedGreen Bay PackersAug 24, 2026
Jayden Reed to outplay his draft cost
“Reed's upside was capped as a result, but it sounds like he's being unleashed this season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost
“Parker Washington has been Trevor Lawrence's top target during training camp... this is something I suspected would happen”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Emeka Egbuka to fall short of his draft cost
“Be cautious when drafting him despite his incredible upside.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsCaleb DouglasMiami DolphinsAug 24, 2026
Caleb Douglas to outplay his draft cost (the final rounds)
“Douglas is worth a look in the final rounds.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJonah ColemanDenver BroncosAug 24, 2026
Jonah Coleman to outplay his draft cost
“There's growing speculation that Coleman - not R.J. Harvey - would take over for J.K. Dobbins in the event of an injury.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsMalachi FieldsNew York GiantsAug 24, 2026
Malachi Fields to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Malachi Fields has made an early claim for the No. 2 receiver spot... it sounds like he'll be starting regardless.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsKeenan AllenIndianapolis ColtsAug 24, 2026
Keenan Allen to fall short of his draft cost
“By the way, do not draft Allen. He is 34 years old and looked very washed up last year despite his 81 receptions.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsMark AndrewsBaltimore RavensAug 24, 2026
Mark Andrews to fall short of his draft cost
“The arrow appeared to be pointing up with Isaiah Likely gone, but it doesn't look like Andrews will take advantage of that.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsJosh JacobsGreen Bay PackersAug 24, 2026
Josh Jacobs to fall short of his draft cost (first four rounds)
“Jacobs could be on the hook for as many as six games, making him extremely risky in the first four rounds.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJa'Kobi LaneBaltimore RavensAug 24, 2026
Ja'Kobi Lane to outplay his draft cost
“This can only help Ja'Kobi Lane, who continues to look better and better.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
George Kittle to fall short of his draft cost (single-digit rounds)
“No one should be drafting Kittle in the single-digit rounds.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsBreece HallNew York JetsAug 24, 2026
Breece Hall to fall short of his draft cost (a third-round pick)
“this is something that could linger, so be cautious when considering using a third-round pick on Hall”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsXavier HutchinsonHouston TexansAug 24, 2026
Xavier Hutchinson to outplay his draft cost
“Tank Dell, Jaylin Noel, and especially Xavier Hutchinson all stand to benefit”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsAlec PierceIndianapolis ColtsAug 24, 2026
Alec Pierce to fall short of his draft cost
“His foot injury is troubling, so he's probably best to avoid.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsPat BryantDenver BroncosAug 24, 2026
Pat Bryant to outplay his draft cost
“There's been some speculation that Bryant could even surpass Courtland Sutton on the depth chart.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsBryce LanceNew Orleans SaintsAug 24, 2026
Bryce Lance to outplay his draft cost
“With Jordyn Tyson out a while, someone will need to step up, and that's looking like it could potentially be Lance.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsKyler MurrayMinnesota VikingsAug 24, 2026
Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart
“Kyler Murray won the starting job in Minnesota.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
De'Zhaun Stribling to outplay his draft cost
“I already had Stribling on the Fantasy Football Sleepers list.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsPuka NacuaLos Angeles RamsAug 24, 2026
Puka Nacua to fall short of his draft cost (No. 4 overall)
“However, this puts his status at No. 4 overall in doubt.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsCyrus AllenKansas City ChiefsAug 24, 2026
Cyrus Allen to outplay his draft cost
“Tyquan Thornton suffered a hamstring strain, which could allow Cyrus Allen to have a greater opportunity for first-team work.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsZachariah BranchAtlanta FalconsAug 24, 2026
Zachariah Branch to outplay his draft cost
“I was already a fan of Branch because he's a spark plug who can go the distance whenever he touches the ball”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsJosh DownsIndianapolis ColtsAug 24, 2026
Josh Downs to fall short of his draft cost
“The Colts signed Keenan Allen, which is a major blow for Josh Downs... now he's going to do the same thing with Downs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsKaelon BlackSan Francisco 49ersAug 24, 2026
Kaelon Black to outplay his draft cost (drafted late)
“Black should be drafted late with McCaffrey's status in doubt.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsLadd McConkeyLos Angeles ChargersAug 24, 2026
Ladd McConkey to outplay his draft cost
“This is great news for Ladd McConkey because Keenan Allen derailed McConkey's 2025 fantasy season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDenzel BostonCleveland BrownsAug 24, 2026
Denzel Boston to be 1st on the depth chart
“Denzel Boston has been listed as a starting receiver on Cleveland's depth chart.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Deebo Samuel Sr. to move to San Francisco 49ers
“Deebo Samuel has signed with the 49ers, likely in response to Ricky Pearsall's injury.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsAshton JeantyLas Vegas RaidersAug 24, 2026
Ashton Jeanty to fall short of his draft cost (top four rounds)
“I'm not drafting Jeanty in the top four rounds unless we hear some good news about the injury.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Ricky Pearsall to fall short of his draft cost (the final round)
“Pearsall is now only an option in the final round of your fantasy draft.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJadarian PriceSeattle SeahawksAug 24, 2026
Jadarian Price to outplay his draft cost
“They value Price too much, which means that he must shoot up the rankings.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsBhayshul TutenJacksonville JaguarsAug 24, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten to outplay his draft cost
“it certainly seems like Tuten has a good head start”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJaylin NoelHouston TexansAug 24, 2026
Jaylin Noel to outplay his draft cost
“Tank Dell, Jaylin Noel, and especially Xavier Hutchinson all stand to benefit”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsBlake CorumLos Angeles RamsAug 24, 2026
Blake Corum to outplay his draft cost
“Sean McVay told the media that Blake Corum will be a big part of the offense this year... Corum's talent is rather apparent anyway.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Rhamondre Stevenson to be 1st on the depth chart
“it'll likely mean that Rhamondre Stevenson will handle most of the workload”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Darren Waller to move to Carolina Panthers
“Darren Waller has signed with the Panthers.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
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- Ralph VacchianoDepth Chart Calls · Tua TagovailoaMiss · 0Vacchiano ranks all 32 NFL teams entering the 2026 season, with the Rams first and Dolphins last. He also flags the Giants as a potential surprise team with a top-10 defense, and notes Deshaun Watson won Cleveland's QB job while Tua Tagovailoa starts Week 1 in Atlanta.
- Chris BrockmanTrade and Signing Calls · Baker MayfieldHit · 100Brockman's season-preview overreactions: Fernando Mendoza becomes an Offensive Rookie of the Year finalist; Dak Prescott wins MVP and the Cowboys win the Super Bowl; Jesse Minter's Ravens win the AFC North; C.J. Stroud leads Houston to the AFC's No. 1 seed; Jonathan Taylor approaches 2,000 rushing yards; Baker Mayfield wins the NFC South, goes 12-5 and reaches the NFC title game while landing a $60 million-per-year deal; and Aaron Rodgers throws 35-plus touchdowns as the Steelers go 11-6 and win the North.
- Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls · Kyler MurrayHit · 100Fitzmaurice touts Kyler Murray as a value QB who will start Week 1 for Minnesota, Tyler Shough as the Saints' undisputed starter, and Juwan Johnson and Terrance Ferguson as late-round tight end targets.
- John ShipleyRoster Spot Calls · Jack KiserMiss · 0Shipley projects a full 16-player (plus one international/exemption spot) Jaguars practice squad for 2026, naming specific players at each position he expects to land there.
- 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.
More sleeper calls
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Brandon CarneySleeper Calls · Javonte WilliamsHit · 100Carney predicted AJ Brown would not be back with the Eagles, forecast a wave of free-agent landing spots (Breece Hall to the Chiefs, Alec Pierce to the 49ers, Rico Dowdle to the Saints, George Pickens to the Patriots, Mike Evans to the Bills), and named Week 1 starting quarterbacks for several teams in flux. He also gave fantasy takes on Javonte Williams, Chris Olave and others.
- Chad Ochocinco JohnsonSleeper Calls · Saquon BarkleyMiss · 0Johnson says the Steelers aren't legitimate Super Bowl contenders even with Aaron Rodgers back, and that Saquon Barkley can have a bounce-back season in year nine with the Eagles competing for a championship if the offensive line stays healthy.
- Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls · Saquon BarkleyMiss · 0Erickson gave his 2026 first-round board, leaning on running backs early with Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, Ja'Marr Chase as his WR1 and Christian McCaffrey slipping to 12. He also touted Malik Nabers as a buying opportunity, projected big touchdown numbers for Burrow and Chase, and called Barkley a buy-low.
- Jake CielySleeper Calls · Saquon BarkleyMiss · 0Sealey laid out his projected first round for 2026 fantasy drafts, opening with Bijan Robinson followed by three wide receivers, then a tier of running backs, and closing with Rashee Rice, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Omarion Hampton. He also called Saquon Barkley a buy-low.
- Mike HarmonSleeper Calls · Ray DavisMiss · 0Harmon gave his Week 18 fantasy rankings — top five quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers — plus lists of 'hot plays,' 'cold sores' (players to avoid) and 'ninjas' (sneaky plays), and said Trevor Lawrence would land around a top-four fantasy quarterback finish for the season.
- Adam RankSleeper Calls · Terry McLaurinMiss · 0Rank recommends JJ McCarthy as a Week 15 quarterback streamer against Dallas and thinks Shedeur Sanders can carry fantasy teams into the semifinals against the Bears. For the Week 15 'perfect lineup' he picks Drake Maye as the top quarterback and Christian McCaffrey as a top running back, and he expects Terry McLaurin to produce with Marcus Mariota starting.