# Pat Fitzmaurice: In their Week 3 waiver column, Fitzmaurice makes several depth-chart calls around injuries: Jonah Coleman leading Denver's backfield, Marcus Mariota taking over in Washington, Michael Penix Jr. starting once healthy, and Malik Washington serving as Miami's top receiver, plus availability expectations for Detroit's injured safeties.

**Claimed:** Sep 21, 2026
**Pundit:** Pat Fitzmaurice — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice
**Outlet:** FantasyPros — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/fantasypros
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/09/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-advice-players-to-add-stash-drop-week-3-2026/

12 checkable claims — 10 depth chart calls and 2 availability calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.

It names 22 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

1 of 12 have settled so far, averaging 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess at the same calls.

Of the 9 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.

> With Jayden Daniels dislocating his left elbow on Sunday, Marcus Mariota will quarterback the Commanders indefinitely.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Jonah Coleman to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jonah Coleman, Denver Broncos
  - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess
- **Emmett Johnson to be 2nd on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Emmett Johnson, Kansas City Chiefs
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- “Neither Branch nor Joseph is expected back by Week 4.”
  - Kind: Availability Calls · About: Brian Branch, Detroit Lions
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- “Neither Branch nor Joseph is expected back by Week 4.”
  - Kind: Availability Calls · About: Kerby Joseph, Detroit Lions
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Brian Robinson to be 2nd on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Brian Robinson, Atlanta Falcons
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Adonai Mitchell to be 2nd on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Adonai Mitchell, New York Jets
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Khalil Shakir to be 2nd on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Khalil Shakir, Buffalo Bills
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Keaton Mitchell to be 2nd on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Keaton Mitchell, Los Angeles Chargers
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Tre Tucker to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Tre Tucker, Las Vegas Raiders
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Malik Washington to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Malik Washington, Miami Dolphins
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Marcus Mariota to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Marcus Mariota, Washington Commanders
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Jonah Coleman — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jonah-coleman
- Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/broncos
- Emmett Johnson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/emmett-johnson
- Kansas City Chiefs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chiefs
- Brian Branch — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/brian-branch
- Detroit Lions — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/lions
- Kerby Joseph — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kerby-joseph
- Brian Robinson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/brian-robinson
- Atlanta Falcons — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/falcons
- Adonai Mitchell — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/adonai-mitchell
- New York Jets — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jets
- Khalil Shakir — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/khalil-shakir
- Buffalo Bills — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bills
- Keaton Mitchell — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/keaton-mitchell
- Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chargers
- Tre Tucker — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tre-tucker
- Las Vegas Raiders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/raiders
- Michael Penix Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/michael-penix-jr
- Malik Washington — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/malik-washington
- Miami Dolphins — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/dolphins
- Marcus Mariota — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/marcus-mariota
- Washington Commanders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/commanders

## What others said about the same people

- Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman expects Sean Fresch Jr. to clear waivers and return to the Broncos' practice squad, sees Riley Moss back from concussion for the Week 11 game at Las Vegas, and projects newly acquired Daiyan Henley to begin as the third inside linebacker behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad before likely moving into a starting role. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/978f775c-5611-4514-ad2f-b35a6eac0402 (scored 0)
- Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman writes that Riley Moss may sit out the preseason finale against Minnesota but should be available for the Week 1 opener at Kansas City; they also suggest undrafted corners Sean Fresch Jr. and Brent Austin are being evaluated for practice squad spots. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c8c47b8-6041-4282-8d21-d21741d8f11b (scored 0)
- Chris Clark on Nikko Remigio: Clark expects the Chiefs to bring back exclusive-rights receiver Nico (Remigio) and long snapper James Winchester, to re-sign JuJu Smith-Schuster as a cheap veteran fifth receiver, and not to bring back Hollywood Brown, Josh Dobbs-type depth, Gardner Minshew, Janarius Robinson or Mike Caliendo; they also say the Chiefs will not use a franchise tag and believes Bryan Cook won't return. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/99521265-d5c0-4db1-b2a0-fe77908ea0b3 (scored 0)
- Nate Gosney on Daiyan Henley: After the Broncos rescinded the trade, Gosney expects Daiyan Henley to remain with the Chargers for the rest of the 2026 season, but believes the awkward fallout has effectively killed any chance of them signing a new contract with Los Angeles after the season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/60272861-4ad0-4749-b36a-dcdf09b9213f (scored 0)
- Jordan Dajani on Washington Commanders: Dajani picks the Commanders to edge the Giants 21-20 on Thursday and the Chiefs to beat the Falcons 26-20 in Week 10. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/46f7646f-2c64-4827-a522-67975af79fb6 (scored 95.24)
- Tyler Sullivan on Washington Commanders: Sullivan takes the Commanders 24-21 over the Giants on Thursday night and calls for a Steelers upset of the Bengals, 27-24, in Week 10. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1bb32676-c3b3-4b8e-8a03-b58396cf98bf (scored 100)

## More depth chart calls

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Jeremy Brener on Drew Lock: Brener picked the Seahawks to beat the Cardinals in Week 9 by a multi-score margin, giving a final score of 27-13, and expressed confidence Seattle would be fine with Drew Lock starting at quarterback. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7eb2d245-63d0-4be0-80ba-3f60197e2b16 (scored 100)
- Jeremy Brener on Jalen Milroe: Brener suggests Seattle may turn to rookie-contract quarterback Jalen Milroe for their first career start in Week 9 against the Cardinals, with Sam Darnold ruled out and Drew Lock dealing with an elbow injury. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/42d1bd81-5e19-456e-9f68-b3b135170ec0 (scored 0)
- Michael Moore on Shedeur Sanders: In a Week 9 injury roundup, Moore forecast which banged-up fantasy contributors would play or sit: Deshaun Watson, Garrett Wilson, David Montgomery, Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, TreVeyon Henderson and Terrance Ferguson are expected out, while Travis Kelce, Saquon Barkley, Michael Wilson, Christian Watson and Emeka Egbuka should play. They also expect Shedeur Sanders and Drew Lock to start at quarterback. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e26319a3-10aa-49a6-a24d-a257521363f0 (scored 100)
- Zachary Pereles on Shedeur Sanders: Pereles writes that if Deshaun Watson can't clear concussion protocol in time, the Browns would likely turn to second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders to start Week 9 against the Saints. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6dad75dd-1818-4a6a-91ea-832f491c2530 (scored 100)
- Nic Bodiford on Joe Fagnano: Previewing Week 9 running game matchups, Bodiford expects Jacksonville to win lopsidedly over a depleted Baltimore team, with Bhayshul Tuten sitting out and Chris Rodriguez taking over as lead back, while Joe Fagnano starts at quarterback for the Ravens. They also view Broncos rookie Jonah Coleman as an RB2 going forward. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a13b9f29-bb76-4c56-b226-aca74b21f5b7 (scored 100)
- Garrett Podell on Carson Beck: Podell argues the Cardinals have maxed out with Jacoby Brissett and that rookie Carson Beck should be ramped up to replace them as starter, targeting Week 8 at Dallas for Beck's regular-season debut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2f499498-ebbe-41f8-8ea3-41fe96f79432 (scored 0)

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