Rich Hribar· Jul 30, 2026
Hribar places Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson alone in Tier 1 of his 2026 fantasy RB tiers, edging slightly toward Gibbs as the top pick, and expects Gibbs to increase his share of Detroit's opportunities with David Montgomery gone.
“I am edging slightly towards Gibbs, given the greater top-down confidence in his offense, but that is strictly splitting hairs.”
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5 checkable claims — 4 depth chart calls and 1 fantasy ranking — 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 3 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
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5 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.
- Depth Chart CallsPenei SewellJul 30, 2026
Penei Sewell to be 1st on the depth chart
“Penei Sewell is expected to move over to left tackle following the release of Taylor Decker.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy RankingsJul 30, 2026
“Tier 1 Fantasy Football RBs: Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson ... I am edging slightly towards Gibbs ... That is why I ultimately side with Gibbs when holding the first pick in drafts.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsChristian MahoganyJul 30, 2026
Christian Mahogany to be 1st on the depth chart
“Christian Mahogany is still an expected starter this season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsCade MaysJul 30, 2026
Cade Mays to be 1st on the depth chart
“Detroit signed Cade Mays from Carolina to take over at center.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsBlake MillerJul 30, 2026
Blake Miller to be 1st on the depth chart
“First-round pick Blake Miller, out of Clemson, will take over at right tackle.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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