Depth Chart Calls

DK Metcalf to be 1st on the depth chart

Metcalf should lead the way for Pittsburgh's passing attack in Week 1.

DK MetcalfPittsburgh Steelers

Quentin Johnston to be 1st on the depth chart

Quentin Johnston could easily be the Bolts' WR1 this season because when he was healthy last season, that's exactly who he was.

Quentin JohnstonLos Angeles Chargers

Tony Pollard to be 1st on the depth chart

Brian Daboll has a long history of utilizing one workhorse back in his offenses, so I'm still projecting Tony Pollard to be that guy.

Tony PollardTennessee Titans

MarShawn Lloyd to be 1st on the depth chart

MarShawn Lloyd looks primed to enter Week 1 as the Packers' workhorse back with Josh Jacobs on the commissioner-exempt list.

MarShawn LloydGreen Bay Packers

Jonathon Brooks to be 1st on the depth chart

I expect Jonathon Brooks to lead the backfield this season, but Hubbard should still be a sizable portion of the rushing attack to open the season.

Jonathon BrooksCarolina Panthers

Chuba Hubbard to be 2nd on the depth chart

I expect Jonathon Brooks to lead the backfield this season, but Hubbard should still be a sizable portion of the rushing attack to open the season.

Chuba HubbardCarolina Panthers

David Montgomery to be 1st on the depth chart

David Montgomery will likely operate as the team's workhorse.

David MontgomeryHouston Texans

Cooper Rush to be 1st on the depth chart

Tagovailoa did not practice on Friday, which puts Rush, the Falcons' third-string quarterback, in line to start on Sunday against the Steelers.

Cooper RushAtlanta Falcons

Emeka Egbuka to be 1st on the depth chart

With the departure of Mike Evans during the offseason, Egbuka will seemingly slot in as quarterback Baker Mayfield's No. 1 target in the passing game.

Emeka EgbukaTampa Bay Buccaneers

Emari Demercado to be 2nd on the depth chart

the immediate replacement will be Emari Demercado, who the Cowboys claimed off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs

Emari DemercadoDallas Cowboys

Jack Strand to be 1st on the depth chart

that Jack Strand would end up being QB1 for more than half a year

Jack Strand

Austin Barber to be 1st on the depth chart

Browns starting right guard Teven Jenkins will miss the season opener with a back injury. Rookie Austin Barber will start in his place next to Tytus Howard on the right side.

Austin BarberCleveland Browns

Luther Burden III to be 1st on the depth chart

"I actually think Burden is going to end up as their No. 1 receiver ahead of Rome Odunze," the scout told me.

Luther Burden IIIChicago Bears

DeVonta Smith to be 1st on the depth chart

It remains to be seen whether new additions Makai Lemon, a 2025 first-round pick, Dontayvion Wicks and Marquise Brown, with DeVonta Smith assuming the No. 1 wide receiver role, can fill the void created by Brown's departure.

DeVonta SmithPhiladelphia Eagles

Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart

Tagovailoa was so shaky in the preseason that it may just be a matter of time before Penix gets his shot, especially now that Tagovailoa is injured.

Michael Penix Jr.Atlanta Falcons

Shedeur Sanders to be 2nd on the depth chart

Watson's history of unpredictable and unreliable play means the chances of Sanders coming in at some point this season are good.

Shedeur SandersCleveland Browns

Jordan Mason to be 1st on the depth chart

reports from Vikings training camp suggested that Jones might be more of a change-of-pace back, with Mason the lead ball-carrier in a redesigned run scheme that looks like a great fit for him

Jordan MasonMinnesota Vikings

MarShawn Lloyd to be 1st on the depth chart

MarShawn Lloyd is expected to operate as Green Bay's lead back when the Packers visit the Vikings on Sunday

MarShawn LloydGreen Bay Packers

Tre Tucker to be 1st on the depth chart

Tucker's preseason usage made it clear the Raiders regard him as their No. 1 receiver.

Tre TuckerLas Vegas Raiders

Aaron Jones to be 2nd on the depth chart

reports from Vikings training camp suggested that Jones might be more of a change-of-pace back, with Mason the lead ball-carrier

Aaron JonesMinnesota Vikings

Dillon Thieneman to be 1st on the depth chart

Regardless of what happens with Woods, Thieneman is going to be making his NFL debut as a starter, and we expect to see him playing back deep and in the box during the contest.

Dillon ThienemanChicago Bears

Brevyn Spann-Ford to be 2nd on the depth chart

With Spann-Ford clearly the team's new TE2 moving forward

Brevyn Spann-FordDallas Cowboys

Malik Muhammad to be 1st on the depth chart

However, after giving him so many reps in the slot throughout the offseason, we tend to believe it'll be Muhammad in that role.

Malik MuhammadChicago Bears

Jameson Williams to be 2nd on the depth chart

He'll be the No. 2 receiver in the team's passing game and be expected to be the go-to deep threat for veteran signal-caller Jared Goff.

Jameson WilliamsDetroit Lions

Greg Dortch to be 1st on the depth chart

In all likelihood, the Bills will call up Greg Dortch from the practice squad to handle punt return duties.

Greg DortchBuffalo Bills