# Brandon Carney: Co-host of Brand Coverage who called Deebo Samuel a draft-day value, warned off Kyle Pitts and Courtland Sutton, and in the sleepers/busts draft took Kenneth Walker, Jordan Tyson, JK Dobbins and Malik Washington as sleepers while naming Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashee Rice, Malik Nabers and TreVeyon Henderson as busts.

**Claimed:** Aug 5, 2026
**Pundit:** Brandon Carney — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/brandon-carney
**Outlet:** Bran Coverage with BenchwarmerBran (podcast) — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/bran-coverage-with-benchwarmerbran-podcast
**How it reached us:** said on air, transcribed by us
**Original:** https://www.buzzsprout.com/2182919/episodes/19604240-sleepers-and-busts-for-2026-fantasy-football-podcast-for-8-5.mp3

10 checkable claims — 4 depth chart calls, 3 sleeper calls, 2 fantasy bust calls and 1 positional finish — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.

It names 16 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 above the room on 1 and below it on 4.

> Kenneth Walker would it just would not shock me if he was maybe not number one, but, like, the number three running back provided health to the top two guys, Gibbs and Bijon, this season.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Malik Washington to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Malik Washington, Miami Dolphins
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **J.K. Dobbins to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: J.K. Dobbins, Denver Broncos
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Jaxon Smith-Njigba to fall short of his draft cost (drafted as the wide receiver three, at worst wide receiver four on some platforms)**
  - Kind: Fantasy Bust Calls · About: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Malik Nabers to fall short of his draft cost (at worst a second round pick)**
  - Kind: Fantasy Bust Calls · About: Malik Nabers, New York Giants
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Kenneth Walker III to finish top 3 at his position, by fantasy points**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Kenneth Walker III, Kansas City Chiefs
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Luther Burden III to be 2nd on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Luther Burden III, Chicago Bears
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **J.K. Dobbins to outplay his draft cost (RB 34)**
  - Kind: Sleeper Calls · About: J.K. Dobbins, Denver Broncos
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Kenneth Walker III to outplay his draft cost (mid to late second round)**
  - Kind: Sleeper Calls · About: Kenneth Walker III, Kansas City Chiefs
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Rhamondre Stevenson to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Jordyn Tyson to outplay his draft cost (wide receiver 38)**
  - Kind: Sleeper Calls · About: Jordyn Tyson, New Orleans Saints
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Malik Washington — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/malik-washington
- Miami Dolphins — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/dolphins
- J.K. Dobbins — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/j-k-dobbins
- Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/broncos
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jaxon-smith-njigba
- Seattle Seahawks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/seahawks
- Malik Nabers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/malik-nabers
- New York Giants — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/giants
- Kenneth Walker III — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-iii
- Kansas City Chiefs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chiefs
- Luther Burden III — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/luther-burden-iii
- Chicago Bears — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bears
- Rhamondre Stevenson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/rhamondre-stevenson
- New England Patriots — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/patriots
- Jordyn Tyson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jordyn-tyson
- New Orleans Saints — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/saints

## 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)
- Sam Monson on New York Giants: Monson picked every Week 10 game, taking the Giants, Lions, Packers, Panthers, Colts, Texans, Bills, Chiefs, Jaguars, Seahawks, Rams, Cowboys, Bengals and Ravens, and also suggested the Chargers' only likely wins the rest of the way come against the Jets and Dolphins. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f4cb7a1e-1380-4f08-b39b-1432b97db846 (scored 0)
- Pete Prisco on New York Giants: Prisco picks the Giants to beat the Commanders 23-14 on Thursday night and the Lions to beat the Patriots 30-24 in Munich. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e142b910-0967-4de9-9429-c342bc079205 (scored 35.71)
- Jared Dubin on New York Giants: Dubin picks the Giants to beat the Commanders 20-14 on Thursday night and takes the Packers over the Vikings 17-14 in a low-scoring Week 10 game. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/04562aeb-eccf-4266-be8e-32a3aacfd6fc (scored 42.86)

## More depth chart calls

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

- 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)
- Donnie Druin on Jacoby Brissett: Following the Cardinals' decision not to make staff or lineup changes, Druin states that Jacoby Brissett will remain Arizona's starting quarterback for another week, with rookie Carson Beck staying behind them. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/cb29b9b6-2fbf-4df8-8438-ac3f0b9b9566 (scored 100)
- Jordan Dajani on Drew Kendall: Dajani expects Cam Jurgens to move back to center as the Ravens' starter after the trade, and projects a rebuilt Eagles offensive line for Week 5 with Jordan Mailata, Willie Lampkin, Drew Kendall, Tyler Steen and Markel Bell starting from left tackle to right tackle. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/cad37b83-7924-4f90-9898-82a22fa12331 (scored 0)

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