Rich Hribar· Sep 9, 2026
In his Week 1 Broncos-Chiefs fantasy preview, Hribar sets weekly fantasy tiers for the key skill players — Mahomes as a floor-based QB2, Nix on the QB1/QB2 line, Kenneth Walker as an RB1, Harvey an RB3/FLEX, Waddle an upside WR2 who leads Denver in targets, Rice a floor-based WR2/WR3, Sutton a WR3/FLEX, Worthy a WR4/FLEX and Kelce a TE1 — and projects several Kansas City defensive starters.
“This move pushes Walker into the RB1 field, though Josh Simmons missing Week 1 and the Denver matchup limit the odds of a ceiling outcome to open the year.”
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12 checkable claims — 6 depth chart calls and 6 positional finishes — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 13 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 5 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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Mansoor Delane · 2026 season15 calls from 13 pundits between 1 and 1. Rich Hribar said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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12 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.
Alohi Gilman to be 1st on the depth chart
“Alohi Gilman will replace Cook.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Nohl Williams to be 1st on the depth chart
“Nohl Williams played well last season and will slide into a starting role opposite first-round pick Mansoor Delane at corner.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jaylen Waddle to finish WR2 (13–24) at his position, by fantasy points
“Waddle is an upside WR2 who has added upside with all of the moving parts in the secondary for Kansas City.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Rashee Rice to finish WR2 (13–24) at his position, by fantasy points
“The target potential can still be here, but I am treating Rice as more of a floor-based WR2/WR3 in the opener.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
J.K. Dobbins to finish top ? at his position, by fantasy points
“That leaves him as a touchdown-dependent FLEX.”
Too vague to check — we could not tell what would count as right.
L'Jarius Sneed to be 3rd on the depth chart
“L'Jarius Sneed was brought back as a third corner after a turbulent season on and off the field with Tennessee.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Mansoor Delane to be 1st on the depth chart
“Nohl Williams played well last season and will slide into a starting role opposite first-round pick Mansoor Delane at corner.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesRJ HarveyDenver BroncosSep 9, 2026
RJ Harvey to finish RB3 (25–36) at his position, by fantasy points
“At least to open the season, I am handling Harvey as more of an RB3/FLEX who has greater appeal in full-PPR formats than touchdown-driven leagues.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Courtland Sutton to finish WR3 (25–36) at his position, by fantasy points
“The addition of Waddle makes Sutton more of a boom-or-bust WR3/FLEX.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJaylen WaddleDenver BroncosSep 9, 2026
Jaylen Waddle to be 1st on the depth chart
“Waddle steps into a passing environment where he can excel and should push to be the WR1 target in the offense.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Travis Kelce to finish TE1 (1–12) at his position, by fantasy points
“Kelce's top-down usage and the lack of competition at this position keep him in play as a TE1.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsPat BryantDenver BroncosSep 9, 2026
Pat Bryant to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Bryant appears to have the inside track to play the most snaps among him, Troy Franklin, Marvin Mims, and Lil'Jordan Humphrey.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 100Simms went through the entire Week 3 slate with straight-up winners and predicted final scores, taking Jacksonville, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle, the Giants, Baltimore, New Orleans, Minnesota, San Francisco, Denver and Philadelphia. He also expected Zay Flowers and Puka Nacua to sit, Kyler Murray to play, and said Marvin Harrison Jr. projects as no better than a good No. 2 or high-end No. 3 receiver.
- Connor RogersGame Outcome Picks · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 100Rogers picked Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle and the Giants to win their Week 3 games, saying the Chiefs win by two touchdowns and the Giants by a field goal.
- Steven RuizGame Outcome Picks · Denver BroncosHit · 100Previewing Week 3, Ruiz picked the Ravens to beat the Cowboys in Brazil, Jacksonville over New England in a low-scoring game, an upset by the Broncos over the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears, the Lions over the Jets, and his Hail Mary that Houston beats Indianapolis by two touchdowns.
- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · Denver BroncosHit · 100Tice matched his guest on every Week 3 game, picking the Ravens over the Cowboys, the Jaguars over the Patriots in a close game, the Broncos to upset the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears and the Lions over the Jets.
- Jake ArthurScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 98Arthur expects a close Chiefs win on Sunday Night Football at Arrowhead, predicting a final score of 27-23 for Kansas City.
- Zach HicksScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 98Hicks predicts a lower-scoring, field-goal-heavy game with the Chiefs beating the Colts 23-19, citing Indianapolis' red-zone success against Kansas City historically.
More depth chart calls
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Fox SportsDepth Chart Calls · Michael Penix Jr.Hit · 100Fox Sports states that a healthy Tua Tagovailoa will serve as Atlanta's backup quarterback in Week 3, with Michael Penix Jr. handling the starting duties against Green Bay.
- Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls · Aaron JonesHit · 100In previewing the 10 most intriguing fantasy performers of Week 2, Fitzmaurice expects Atlanta's quarterback problems to persist with Tua Tagovailoa unlikely to play and Michael Penix Jr. not ready to return, flags Falcons slot corner Billy Bowman Jr. as a possible Week 2 returnee, and describes Aaron Jones as Minnesota's lead back and Kaelon Black as the clear backup to Christian McCaffrey in San Francisco.
- Matt SeveranceDepth Chart Calls · Deshaun WatsonHit · 100The CBS Sports preview backs Tampa Bay to beat Cleveland in the Bucs' Week 2 home opener, and states that Deshaun Watson — not Shedeur Sanders — will be Cleveland's starting quarterback in Week 2.
- Rafael ZamoranoDepth Chart Calls · Deshaun WatsonHit · 100Zamorano reports Watson will start Week 2 at Tampa Bay and suggests there's little reason to expect improvement, raising the possibility Watson's five-year contract never yields more than single-digit wins.
- Bradley LockerDepth Chart Calls · Carson WentzHit · 100PFF's unsigned adjusted power rankings after Week 1 of the 2026 season place the Bills first, the Rams second and the Dolphins last, with notes on quarterback situations in Seattle, Minnesota and Cleveland.
- Tyler SullivanDepth Chart Calls · Michael Penix Jr.Miss · 0In a Week 1 recap with no named byline, CBS Sports suggested Michael Penix Jr. would take over as Atlanta's Week 2 starter if healthy, called Ashton Jeanty's sophomore breakout imminent, and warned readers not to overlook San Francisco as NFC West winners.