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A limited sample — under 30 graded articles.
96.64% of their claims were specific enough to check. Most of what they said committed to something.
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Everyone writing under this banner, pooled into the numbers above. Counted by article, with a paginated series counting once — the same rule used for an individual, from the published methodology.
Teams and players where Pro Football Focus’s writers keep landing outside the room: at least twice, a call published under this banner sat beyond every other pundit who made a comparable one — higher or lower than all of them, in a room of at least five voices. The bar is the banner’s standing lean (+100 would be the most bullish voice in every room), and the accuracy covers just those out-on-a-limb calls, once they settle. Computed, never chosen.
Outside the room in 2 of 2 articles — always lower · the strays aren’t settled yet
Outside the room in 2 of 3 articles — always higher · the strays aren’t settled yet
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Outside the room in 2 of 2 articles (1 higher, 1 lower) · the strays aren’t settled yet
Omarion Hampton to be 1st on the depth chart
Omarion Hampton is established as the Chargers' top running back, but who finishes second on the team in carries remains to be seen.
Omarion HamptonLos Angeles Chargers
Kirk Cousins to be 1st on the depth chart
The addition of Kirk Cousins at quarterback means the Raiders don't need to rush Fernando Mendoza into the starting lineup and can instead let him develop behind the veteran.
Jack Bech to outplay his draft cost
That leaves 2025 second-round pick Jack Bech as perhaps their best hope for a breakout at the position. He showed flashes as a rookie but saw just 28 targets, giving him an opportunity to earn a much larger role in Year 2.
Darien Porter to be 1st on the depth chart
Eric Stokes and Darien Porter are the likely starters on the outside
Darien PorterLas Vegas Raiders
Eric Stokes to be 1st on the depth chart
Eric Stokes and Darien Porter are the likely starters on the outside
Fernando Mendoza to be 2nd on the depth chart
the Raiders don't need to rush Fernando Mendoza into the starting lineup and can instead let him develop behind the veteran
Fernando MendozaLas Vegas Raiders
Ashton Jeanty to outplay his draft cost
Breakout Candidate — It's an easy choice, but the addition of Tyler Linderbaum at center gives Ashton Jeanty an excellent opportunity to take a step forward in Year 2... Jeanty should have an easier time producing at a higher level in his second season.
Ashton JeantyLas Vegas Raiders
Mansoor Delane to be 1st on the depth chart
the addition of Mansoor Delane gives them a potential starter opposite Nohl Williams on the outside
Mansoor DelaneKansas City Chiefs
Alohi Gilman to be 1st on the depth chart
Alohi Gilman should step into a starting role at safety after a solid 2025 season that saw him traded from the Los Angeles Chargers to the Baltimore Ravens.
Alohi GilmanKansas City Chiefs
Kingsley Suamataia to outplay his draft cost
Given the progress he made in his second season, though, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him take another significant step forward in 2026.
Kingsley SuamataiaKansas City Chiefs
Jahdae Barron to be 1st on the depth chart
it would be disappointing if he weren't playing a significant role by the end of Year 2 ... leaving his clearest paths onto the field ahead of Riley Moss on the outside or Ja'Quan McMillan in the slot.
Denver Broncos to take the top seed
With Nix healthy again, Denver has every reason to believe it can contend for the AFC's top spot once more and potentially go a step further in 2026.
RJ Harvey to finish top 1 at his position, by rushing yards
However, he has the talent to emerge as Denver's best running back in his second NFL season.
Ladd McConkey to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 4.09)
Improved health, reduced target competition after the departure of Allen and a scheme better suited to his strengths position McConkey for the best season of his career.
DeVonta Smith to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 3.11)
These three receivers check all three boxes and have the potential to dramatically outperform their current ADPs in 2026. ... DeVonta Smith , Philadelphia Eagles (ADP: 3.11)
Garrett Wilson to finish top 10 at his position, by fantasy points
If the unit clicks, he has clear top-10 fantasy potential.
DeVonta Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
DeVonta Smith is the new top target in Philadelphia: The Philadelphia Eagles traded A.J. Brown this offseason
Garrett Wilson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 4.01)
Garrett Wilson , New York Jets (ADP: 4.01) ... These three receivers ... have the potential to dramatically outperform their current ADPs in 2026.
DeVonta Smith to finish top 10 at his position, by fantasy points
Smith's ability to be a top-five or top-10 fantasy wide receiver will somewhat depend on the Eagles' ability to rebound as a team, but given the talent on the unit, that is a decent bet to make.
Myles Garrett to finish top 1 at his position, by sacks
Myles Garrett is the best edge defender in the NFL, and he takes his talent to Los Angeles
Josh Allen to finish top 1 at his position, by passing yards
Josh Allen tops PFF's 2026 quarterback rankings: Allen leads a tightly contested top tier that also features Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes entering the new season.
Tykee Smith to outplay his draft cost
Breakout Candidate — After two solid seasons to begin his NFL career, 2026 could be the year Tykee Smith starts to receive more league-wide recognition.
Tykee SmithTampa Bay Buccaneers
Josiah Trotter to be 1st on the depth chart
Linebacker Josiah Trotter is another rookie defender who should see significant playing time immediately.
Josiah TrotterTampa Bay Buccaneers
Al-Quadin Muhammad to be 2nd on the depth chart
If he can replicate that production in Tampa Bay, Muhammad should immediately become a valuable rotational piece along the defensive front.
Al-Quadin MuhammadTampa Bay Buccaneers
David Edwards to be 1st on the depth chart
Guard David Edwards should immediately slot in as the starter on the left side of the Saints' offensive line.
David EdwardsNew Orleans Saints