Andrew Erickson· Oct 27, 2026
In his Week 8 waiver-wire column, Erickson makes a series of rest-of-season roster calls: he expects Travis Etienne Jr. to reclaim the Saints' starting backfield job, Woody Marks and Jordan Mason to hold RB1 roles, Marvin Harrison Jr. to move into a full-time Texans role after the bye, and Rachaad White to be Washington's lead back. He also argues Tony Pollard, Nico Collins, Tetairoa McMillan, Travis Kelce and George Pickens are overvalued at their current rest-of-season rankings, while Parker Washington is a buy, and he projects Malik Nabers to remain a top-12 fantasy receiver.
“Even if/when David Montgomery returns, I think Marks stays in the RB1 role.”
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10 checkable claims — 6 depth chart calls, 2 positional finishes, 1 availability call and 1 trade and signing call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 18 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
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Of the 7 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 1 and below it on 6.
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Woody Marks · 2026 season10 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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Tony Pollard to move to New Orleans Saints
“In fact, one spot he could get moved to is New Orleans if Etienne is not fully healthy.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Rachaad White to be 1st on the depth chart
“View White as Washington's RB1 moving forward.”
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“But Barkley was battling his hamstring injury after his first big run. On a short week, I'd imagine he is not going to play.”
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- Depth Chart CallsWoody MarksHouston TexansOct 27, 2026
Woody Marks to be 1st on the depth chart
“Even if/when David Montgomery returns, I think Marks stays in the RB1 role.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Marvin Harrison Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart
“I think we see Harrison Jr. come out of the gates in a full-time role after the team's bye week.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJordan MasonMinnesota VikingsOct 27, 2026
Jordan Mason to be 1st on the depth chart
“Unless the Vikings make a move for another RB – I'd "trust" Mason as the team's RB1 rest of the season”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Travis Etienne to be 1st on the depth chart
“If he can get healthy, I think he's a great buy-low candidate among RBs. He should get back his starting job”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Chris Godwin Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart
“Godwin projects as the target leader without the second-year wideout.”
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- Positional FinishesGeorge PickensDallas CowboysOct 27, 2026
George Pickens to finish WR2 (13–24) at his position, by fantasy points
“the matchups coming up suggest he should at least be a viable fantasy WR2”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesMalik NabersNew York GiantsOct 27, 2026
Malik Nabers to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“It seems like McCarthy can at least keep Nabers afloat and well within the top 12 fantasy WRs ROS.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
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- Jared KochGame Outcome Picks · Houston TexansHit · 100Koch predicts the Texans will beat the winless Chargers on the road in Week 9 by at least 10 points, with Houston's defense forcing a couple of turnovers to set up a multiple-score win.
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- Nick WrightGame Outcome Picks · Tampa Bay BuccaneersMiss · 0Wright argued the Jaguars are the AFC's most complete team, calling them the considerable favorite for the No. 1 seed and the only club essentially locked into the playoffs. He also picked Tampa Bay to upset Chicago, had Kansas City sweeping its next three games, liked New England over Green Bay by about a field goal, and updated his Super Bowl matchup to Chiefs–49ers.
- Donte JohnsonGame Outcome Picks · Tampa Bay BuccaneersMiss · 0The former NFL safety picked the Buccaneers to upset the Bears in their Week 9 matchup, arguing Todd Bowles' defense would frustrate Caleb Williams.
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Houston TexansHit · 81Simms gave a predicted final score for every Week 9 game, picking the Bengals, Chiefs, Broncos, Lions, Giants, Rams, Cowboys, Saints, 49ers, Patriots, Seahawks, Texans, Bears and Bills, and also said he wouldn't be shocked to see Jacksonville reach the AFC Championship Game.
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