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Rafael Zamorano· Aug 16, 2026

After the Browns' 34-10 preseason loss to the Bears, Zamorano projected Cleveland's depth chart at each position for the eventual 53-man roster, with Deshaun Watson favored to start Week 1 and rookies like KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston high on the receiver ladder.

“Probably, no movement here at the top, with a sense Watson is being favored by the coaching staff to start Week 1”

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52 checkable claims — 47 depth chart calls and 5 roster spot calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.

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Shedeur Sanders · 2026 season

48 calls from 34 pundits between 1 and 3. Rafael Zamorano said 2. the room's median is 1. not settled yet

Rafael Zamorano — 2the room — 48 calls from 34 punditsmedian 1

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