# Pat Fitzmaurice: Fitzmorris gave his Week 9 wide receiver rankings, going higher than consensus on Rashee Rice, Michael Pittman, Tee Higgins, Wan'Dale Robinson and Jameson Williams while ranking both Jaguars receivers below consensus. He also said Travis Hunter overtaking Brian Thomas as Jacksonville's No. 1 receiver is fiction and ranked with the expectation Kyler Murray plays. **Claimed:** Oct 30, 2025 **Pundit:** Pat Fitzmaurice — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice **Outlet:** The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast) — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/outlets/the-herd-with-colin-cowherd-podcast **How it reached us:** said on air or in an interview **Original:** https://omny.fm/shows/fantasypros-fantasy-football-podcast/week-9-fantasy-football-wide-receiver-rankings-tiers-studs-sleepers-and-must-starts-ep-1806 11 checkable claims — 9 positional finishes and 2 depth chart calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet. It names 18 players and teams, each linked to their own record. All 11 have settled, averaging 31.8 out of 100, against 28.8 for a naive guess at the same calls. > I just I still worry about the lack of chemistry between Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Junior. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Rashee Rice to finish top 4 at his position, by fantasy points** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Rashee Rice, Kansas City Chiefs - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Tee Higgins to finish top 18 at his position, by fantasy points** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals - Verdict: scored 41.67 out of 100, against 33.33 for a naive guess - **Wan'Dale Robinson to finish top 27 at his position, by fantasy points** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Wan'Dale Robinson, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 66.67 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Jameson Williams to finish top 29 at his position, by fantasy points** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 75 for a naive guess - **Michael Pittman to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Michael Pittman, Indianapolis Colts - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Marvin Harrison Jr. to finish top 22 at his position, by fantasy points** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Marvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Brian Thomas Jr. to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Quentin Johnston to finish top 32 at his position, by fantasy points** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Quentin Johnston, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: scored 66.67 out of 100, against 33.33 for a naive guess - **Brian Thomas Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars - Verdict: scored 83.33 out of 100, against 83.33 for a naive guess - **Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: scored 91.67 out of 100, against 91.67 for a naive guess - **Travis Hunter to finish top 30 at his position, by fantasy points** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Travis Hunter, Jacksonville Jaguars - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess ## Who this take is about - Rashee Rice — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/rashee-rice - Kansas City Chiefs — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/chiefs - Tee Higgins — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tee-higgins - Cincinnati Bengals — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/bengals - Wan'Dale Robinson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/wan-dale-robinson - New York Giants — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/giants - Jameson Williams — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jameson-williams - Detroit Lions — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/lions - Michael Pittman — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/michael-pittman - Indianapolis Colts — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/colts - Marvin Harrison Jr. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/marvin-harrison-jr - Arizona Cardinals — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/cardinals - Brian Thomas Jr. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/brian-thomas-jr - Jacksonville Jaguars — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/jaguars - Quentin Johnston — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/quentin-johnston - Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/chargers - Kyler Murray — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kyler-murray - Travis Hunter — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/travis-hunter ## What others said about the same people - Thomas Martinez on Patrick Herbert: Martinez projects the Chargers' starting lineups on offense and defense for their Week 3 game at Buffalo, with injuries forcing several changes — Oronde Gadsden II at tight end, Trevor Penning at left guard, Jamaree Caldwell at defensive tackle and RJ Mickens at safety — while expecting Ladd McConkey to play and Marquez Valdez-Scantling to debut. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/bcc0c9e2-6313-45af-bc99-f1cd46806da6 (scored 0) - Tyler Sullivan on Jake Haener: Sullivan expects the Giants, thin at quarterback after Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee injury, to elevate Jake Haener from the practice squad for Week 3. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/eb928ca7-b6fd-41e7-8b48-b38e4f64ce09 (scored 0) - Nathan Jahnke on Devin Duvernay: PFF's preseason usage recap makes a number of depth-chart and roster projections, including nine rookie receivers slotting as top-three options on their teams, sleeper tight end usage, and specific depth-chart placements for Cardinals, Falcons and Ravens players. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/8f52d1f8-91ed-459c-99a7-30c2d3fb38e0 (scored 100) - Nathan Jahnke on Ameer Abdullah: An unsigned PFF preseason recap makes numerous depth-chart, roster and usage projections across the league, based on Week 3 preseason playing time — including Roman Wilson winning Pittsburgh's third receiver job, Luke McCaffrey's roster spot being in danger, Charlie Kolar as the Chargers' top tight end, and Kendre Miller as the Saints' RB2. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/47566b48-8024-4960-b25c-11c03fe43543 (scored 100) - Noah Compton on Caden Curry: After the Colts' preseason finale loss to Detroit, Compton projected several roster and depth-chart outcomes: Daniel Jones as the starting quarterback, rookie A.J. Haulcy as the starting strong safety, Seth McGowan as the backup running back, and rookie defensive ends George Gumbs Jr. and Caden Curry making the initial 53-man roster, while receiver Deion Burks appears likely to be cut. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/fa7eba23-4322-47d7-b21e-7adb82e6b325 (scored 100) - Patricia Traina on Paulson Adebo: Traina projects the Giants' initial 53-man roster position by position, naming who makes the team and who lands on the practice squad, including keeping Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Evan Neal (with a possible trade), Dalen Cambre over Braxton Berrios, Lucas Patrick as backup center, and Dominic Zvada as the kicker. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/8bb1a183-b45b-44db-8a61-23bdd2238a6b (scored 100) ## More positional finishes The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Rich Hribar on Matthew Stafford: Hribar published his 2023 fantasy football quarterback tiers, ordering 41 quarterbacks into eight tiers that reflect how he prioritizes drafting the position, with Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes in the top tier as the trio most likely to finish as the overall QB1. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/9d1e15ad-f96d-457c-ad9f-25882182e28b (scored 100) - Chris Brockman on Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Brockman argued Jaxon Smith-Njigba is already the best receiver in the NFL and deserves to be the highest paid, called his shot that three quarterbacks (Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Carson Beck) go in the first round with Mendoza first overall, and suggested New England is headed for a 7-10 season. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/c47d130c-5598-4cd0-b546-1121046b9166 (scored 100) - Pat Gustavson on Bijan Robinson: Gustafson picks the Patriots, Bills, Seahawks and Bears in the divisional round with a Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl, predicts Mike Tomlin and Matt LaFleur stay, Aaron Rodgers returns to Pittsburgh, and lays out his own coaching landing spots. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/06884586-5b21-40c8-9439-e303a3e8a806 (scored 75) - JP Acosta on Bijan Robinson: JP picked the Eagles to beat the 49ers in a low-scoring game and the Jaguars to beat the Bills, called Bijan Robinson the best running back in the league, and named his own first-team All-Pro roster. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/660e3494-2b0b-415e-beb7-9e3bf3464e30 (scored 75) - Rich Eisen on George Pickens: Eisen called the Rams-winning-it-all take an overreaction but expects Los Angeles to win the NFC West, said he doesn't see how Myles Garrett fails to win Defensive Player of the Year, and called George Pickens perhaps the third-best receiver in the NFL this season. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/2b6828d6-b24c-4c65-ac95-56bf45c4ebf7 (scored 100) - Chad Ochocinco Johnson on Christian Gonzalez: Ochocinco says Christian Gonzalez belongs in the top-five DB conversation, believes Kyler Murray will be elsewhere next year, expects Chase to get a one-game suspension, backs Sam Darnold to bounce back, and floats Jaxon Smith-Njigba reaching 2,000 receiving yards. He also reminds listeners he called the Bears and Panthers as teams to watch before the season. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/c6469c58-b508-48d9-b72f-fe6e0d7d4da5 (scored 0) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. The naive guess is what a strategy requiring no knowledge would have scored on the same call — the difference is the skill, and it is what the MissedTakes Score averages. Full method: https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/methodology We summarize what a pundit said and quote a short span for attribution; we never republish their article. If this is wrong, tell us: https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/corrections?pundit=pat-fitzmaurice