Andrew Erickson· Sep 29, 2026
In his Week 4 buy/sell column, Erickson makes a handful of forward-looking calls: Chase Brown remains Cincinnati's lead back, Keenan Allen is no better than the Colts' third pass-catcher, Mack Hollins is New England's No. 1 target, Jeremiyah Love owns Arizona's backfield, George Kittle is again a top-five fantasy tight end, and Brock Purdy belongs in the MVP conversation. He also makes several availability calls for Week 4 and on Jayden Daniels' return.
“Brock Purdy for MVP? Who says no?”
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11 checkable claims — 5 availability calls, 4 depth chart calls, 1 award pick and 1 positional finishe — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 19 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 3 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 1 and below it on 2.
Where this call stands in the room
Jeremiyah Love · 2026 season4 calls from 4 pundits between 1 and 2. Andrew Erickson said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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11 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.
- Depth Chart CallsChase BrownCincinnati BengalsSep 29, 2026
Chase Brown to be 1st on the depth chart
“Brown is still the RB1 in this backfield but has not popped off…yet. Remains a buy-low, especially if this Perine injury is something more serious.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsKeenan AllenIndianapolis ColtsSep 29, 2026
Keenan Allen to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Add him and flip him, because I think he's still, at best, the No. 3 pass-catcher on this team.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Mack Hollins to be 1st on the depth chart
“Maybe I was just a week too early on Mack "Money " Hollins being the No. 1 in this offense without A.J. Brown.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJeremiyah LoveArizona CardinalsSep 29, 2026
Jeremiyah Love to be 1st on the depth chart
“he had zero second-half touches of any kind, even while still on the field for over a third of Arizona's snaps — Jeremiyah Love's backfield now, clearly.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
George Kittle to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points
“He's back comfortably in the top-5 TE rankings.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksBrock PurdySan Francisco 49ersSep 29, 2026
Brock Purdy to win MVP
“Brock Purdy for MVP? Who says no?”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
“I'd presume Daniels returns after the team's Week 7 bye week.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Availability CallsColbie YoungCincinnati BengalsSep 29, 2026
“Rookie Colbie Young was injured in the first quarter... Not expected to play in Week 4.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Availability CallsJake FergusonLos Angeles RamsSep 29, 2026
“After Ferguson hurt his ankle (also likely out in Week 4), Higbee stepped up big time for the Rams offense.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
“But the injury is not viewed as serious, and he could play in Week 4 versus the Dolphins.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Availability CallsJaylen WatsonLos Angeles RamsSep 29, 2026
“Dislocated shoulder that will force him to miss Week 4.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Connor RogersGame Outcome Picks · Los Angeles RamsHit · 100Rogers made his own Week 2 calls, taking the Packers, Eagles (by at least 10), Panthers (by at least a field goal), Cowboys (by at least six), Chargers, Chiefs and Rams to win. He also noted Baltimore was his Super Bowl pick and said it wouldn't shock him if Jacksonville hosted the AFC Championship Game.
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Los Angeles RamsClose · 57Simms went through every Week 2 game with predicted final scores, picking the Texans, Bears, Steelers (as an upset), Packers, Ravens, Eagles, Buccaneers, Panthers, Jaguars, Seahawks, Cowboys, 49ers, Chargers, Chiefs and Rams to win. He also reiterated that Denver was his preseason Super Bowl pick while predicting the Broncos would fall to 0-2.
- Chris LongGame Outcome Picks · New England PatriotsHit · 100Previewing Week 2, Long called New England a spot to bounce back against Pittsburgh, projected a 27-14 Patriots win, saw Eagles-Titans as a 23-10 grinder, liked the Rams' spot Monday night against the Giants, and wrote down a Bills 31, Lions 23 final for the Thursday nighter.
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Minnesota VikingsHit · 90Simms 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.
- Chris LongGame Outcome Picks · Cincinnati BengalsMiss · 0Long liked the Rams over the Broncos on Sunday night even without Puka Nacua, and expected the Bills to beat the winless Chargers in Buffalo. He also backed the Bengals over the Steelers, expected an angry Detroit team to handle the Jets, and still thought both the Lions and Vikings could win the NFC North.
- Sam MonsonGame Outcome Picks · Minnesota VikingsHit · 100Monson picked the Chargers to beat the Bills outright (jokingly crediting Buffalo's gray 'Nickel City' jerseys), took the Vikings to win outright in Tampa, and said Seattle would destroy Washington. He also reiterated his Super Bowl pick of Denver over the Rams, called the Dolphins destined for the No. 1 overall pick, and said the Saints are a worst-to-first candidate in the NFC South.
More availability calls
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Jacob HerlinAvailability Calls · Bryce YoungPendingRanks all 32 team defenses for fantasy purposes in Week 4, with projected points allowed, sacks, turnovers and fantasy points, putting Minnesota first and Carolina last.
- Ralph VentreAvailability Calls · Christian BenfordPendingVentre expects Christian Benford's toe injury to sideline him for at least the Week 4 game against New England, and believes the Bills will have to add a cornerback to the 53-man roster this week — likely by moving Benford to injured reserve — with practice squad rookie Kani Walker the most likely player elevated.
- Ian RapoportAvailability Calls · J.J. McCarthyPendingOn the JJ McCarthy trade he expects Jameis Winston to keep starting for the Giants while McCarthy learns, with McCarthy ready to go around midseason weeks six through eight; he also expects Tyson Bagent to start for the Bears next week with Caleb Williams out.
- Jordan DajaniAvailability Calls · Baker MayfieldPendingDajani writes that, based on the injury timeline, Baker Mayfield should be available to return for Tampa Bay's Oct. 25 game against the Carolina Panthers.
- Evan TarraccianoAvailability Calls · Garrett WilsonPendingIn his Week 3 studs and duds recap, Tarracciano says Drake London becomes a mid-tier WR1 now that Michael Penix Jr. is back, maintains Chase Brown should still be ranked as an RB1 despite a slow start, and expects Garrett Wilson to be fine after a concussion evaluation and play in Week 4.
- Kelly KirbyAvailability Calls · Breece HallPendingKirby suggested Breece Hall's leg injury casts doubt on whether he will be available for the Jets in Week 4, making Braelon Allen a priority pickup.