Derek Brown· Sep 2, 2026
Brown names a series of sleepers — Coleman, Lloyd, Bigsby, Washington Jr., Diggs, Stribling, Boston, Willis, Love and Schultz — as players worth more than their draft cost, and expects Lloyd to open as Green Bay's lead back and Boston to potentially lead Cleveland's receivers.
“Coleman is a wonderful late-round dart to toss in fantasy drafts in 2026.”
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16 checkable claims — 10 sleeper calls, 3 depth chart calls and 3 positional finishes — 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 6 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 3 and below it on 3.
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MarShawn Lloyd · 2026 season9 calls from 8 pundits between 1 and 1. Derek Brown said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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16 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.
- Sleeper CallsMarShawn LloydGreen Bay PackersSep 2, 2026
MarShawn Lloyd to outplay his draft cost (ADP 40)
“I'll be overweight on Lloyd exposure this season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Stefon Diggs to outplay his draft cost (ADP 42)
“Diggs is a strong WR3 with upside this season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Denzel Boston to be 1st on the depth chart
“Boston could easily be the Browns' WR1 after we flip over the cards for the 2026 season”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsMalik WillisMiami DolphinsSep 2, 2026
Malik Willis to outplay his draft cost (ADP 21)
“Willis's running prowess should have him flirting with QB1 production this year alone.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Dalton Schultz to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“Schultz could flirt with borderline TE1 production again this season”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJonah ColemanDenver BroncosSep 2, 2026
Jonah Coleman to outplay his draft cost (ADP 47)
“Coleman is a wonderful late-round dart to toss in fantasy drafts in 2026.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Mike Washington to outplay his draft cost (ADP 43)
“Washington Jr. is one of the best handcuffs in fantasy.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
De'Zhaun Stribling to outplay his draft cost (ADP 43)
“Stribling is a great late-round selection in fantasy football drafts in 2026.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
MarShawn Lloyd to be 1st on the depth chart
“MarShawn Lloyd looks primed to enter the NFL season as the Packers' workhorse back with Josh Jacobs on the commissioner-exempt list.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jordan Love to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“if Green Bay increases its pass rate to even league-average standards ... Love could return to QB1 land”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDalton SchultzHouston TexansSep 2, 2026
Dalton Schultz to outplay his draft cost (ADP 25)
“Schultz could flirt with borderline TE1 production again this season with Jayden Higgons lost for the season to a torn ACL.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Malik Willis to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“Willis's running prowess should have him flirting with QB1 production this year alone.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJonah ColemanDenver BroncosSep 2, 2026
Jonah Coleman to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Jonah Coleman walks into the Denver depth chart as the RB3 with the ability to climb the depth chart.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsTank BigsbyPhiladelphia EaglesSep 2, 2026
Tank Bigsby to outplay his draft cost (ADP 53)
“If you're looking for handcuffs to stash, Bigsby is one of the best.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDenzel BostonCleveland BrownsSep 2, 2026
Denzel Boston to outplay his draft cost (ADP 62)
“Boston could easily be the Browns' WR1 after we flip over the cards for the 2026 season, and it's not reflected in his draft price at all.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJordan LoveGreen Bay PackersSep 2, 2026
Jordan Love to outplay his draft cost (ADP 18)
“Love's QB2 production is priced into his ADP; his upside as a QB1 is not.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · San Francisco 49ersHit · 88Simms 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.
- Steven RuizGame Outcome Picks · Las Vegas RaidersHit · 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 · Philadelphia EaglesMiss · 0Tice 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.
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Green Bay PackersMiss · 10Simms picked the Packers to beat the Falcons in the Thursday night game by a low score, expecting a defensive struggle.
- Matt HarmonScore Predictions · Philadelphia EaglesHit · 100Harmon picked the Bengals to beat the Texans in Week 2, expecting Nico Collins to miss the game with a hamstring injury, and also predicted the Titans would be shut out by the Eagles. He took the Rams over the Giants, the Bears over the Vikings, and the Jaguars at Denver.
- Ty SchmitGame Outcome Picks · Philadelphia EaglesMiss · 0While taking the Bears to cover, he said he expects the Eagles to win Monday night in Chicago in a tight game.
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- Chris WelshSleeper Calls · Tyler WarrenHit · 100Welsh drafted Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, RJ Harvey, Tetairoa McMillan, Travis Hunter, the Rams and Saints receivers, Justin Fields (a top-10 QB), Drake Maye (QB10-14), Travis Kelce and Tyler Warren, while passing on Joe Mixon, the Commanders backfield, Tyreek Hill, Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy.
- Pat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls · Rashee RiceMiss · 0Pat Fitzmaurice gave draft-or-pass calls: reluctant drafts on Christian McCaffrey, RJ Harvey, Tetairoa McMillan (his WR16), Rashee Rice at a ninth-round price, Austin Ekeler, Chris Rodriguez, Chris Olave, Drake Maye (his QB8) and Tyler Warren, with passes on Breece Hall, Joe Mixon, Croskey-Merritt, Tyreek Hill, Travis Hunter, the Rams receivers and Justin Fields.
- Joe PisapiaSleeper Calls · Tetairoa McMillanHit · 100Joey P (Joe Pisapia) played draft-or-pass on 2025 fantasy values: he passed on Christian McCaffrey at pick 7, Breece Hall, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Travis Hunter and Chris Olave, while drafting RJ Harvey, Tyreek Hill, Tetairoa McMillan, Puka Nacua, Tyler Warren and a late-round Joe Mixon.
- Ryan WormeliSleeper Calls · Tetairoa McMillanHit · 100Hosting the segment, Warmley backed Bryce Young to finish better than his QB22 consensus ranking, endorsed Cedric Tillman as a late-round target, and said Tetairoa McMillan will be a top-15 fantasy receiver this season.
- Jake CielySleeper Calls · Braelon AllenMiss · 0Counting down his top-five middle/late-round breakout candidates, Seely picked Bryce Young, Cedric Tillman, Braelon Allen, Marvin Mims and Rome Odunze, arguing Young can be a fringe QB1 with added rushing, Tillman and Mims are their teams' No. 2 receivers, and Caleb Williams will post a huge statistical season that lifts Odunze.