Mike Fanelli· Aug 16, 2026
Fanelli names six players as his favorite 2026 redraft values relative to their RTSports ADP — Brock Purdy, D'Andre Swift, Jadarian Price, Rashee Rice, DeVonta Smith and George Kittle — arguing Swift keeps the Bears' starting job, Price pushes for a top-12 running back finish, and DeVonta Smith has a career year with a top-12 receiver finish.
“Smith will have a career year and a top-12 finish in 2026.”
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10 checkable claims — 6 sleeper calls, 2 depth chart calls and 2 positional finishes — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 11 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 4 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 1 and below it on 3.
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DeVonta Smith · 2026 season7 calls from 7 pundits between 1 and 1. Mike Fanelli said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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DeVonta Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
“allowing Smith to take over as the Eagles’ No. 1 wide receiver with Brown in New England”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
DeVonta Smith to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“Smith will have a career year and a top-12 finish in 2026.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsRashee RiceKansas City ChiefsAug 16, 2026
Rashee Rice to outplay his draft cost (ADP 32.81 | W R 13)
“Rashee Rice ( KC ) – ADP 32.81 | W R 13 ... Let’s look at six of my favorite draft values based on RTSports ADP for redraft leagues”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsGeorge KittleSan Francisco 49ersAug 16, 2026
George Kittle to outplay his draft cost (ADP 111.24 | TE11)
“George Kittle (SF) – ADP 111.24 | TE11 ... Let’s look at six of my favorite draft values based on RTSports ADP for redraft leagues”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsD'Andre SwiftChicago BearsAug 16, 2026
D'Andre Swift to outplay his draft cost (ADP 49.91 | RB 24)
“D’Andre Swift ( CHI ) – ADP 49.91 | RB 24 ... Let’s look at six of my favorite draft values based on RTSports ADP for redraft leagues”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDeVonta SmithPhiladelphia EaglesAug 16, 2026
DeVonta Smith to outplay his draft cost (ADP 38.53 | WR16)
“DeVonta Smith (PHI) – ADP 38.53 | WR16 ... Smith will have a career year and a top-12 finish in 2026.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jadarian Price to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“Price could have a massive second-half breakout and push for a top-12 finish.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJadarian PriceSeattle SeahawksAug 16, 2026
Jadarian Price to outplay his draft cost (ADP 51.18 | RB26)
“Price has a chance to be a massive steal at his current ADP, especially given his play at the start of training camp.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsBrock PurdySan Francisco 49ersAug 16, 2026
Brock Purdy to outplay his draft cost (ADP 125.67 | QB16)
“Brock Purdy (SF) – ADP 125.67 | QB16 ... the former Iowa State star is a massive steal at his current ADP.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsD'Andre SwiftChicago BearsAug 16, 2026
D'Andre Swift to be 1st on the depth chart
“Some will claim that Kyle Monangai will replace Swift as the Bears’ starting running back this season. However, there is nothing to suggest that will happen.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 100Simms 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.
- Connor RogersGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksMiss · 0Rogers picked Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle and the Giants to win their Week 3 games, saying the Chiefs win by two touchdowns and the Giants by a field goal.
- 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.
- Steven RuizGame Outcome Picks · Philadelphia EaglesMiss · 0Previewing 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.
- Sam MonsonGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksMiss · 0Monson 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.
- Jake ArthurScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 98Arthur expects a close Chiefs win on Sunday Night Football at Arrowhead, predicting a final score of 27-23 for Kansas City.
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The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
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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 · Chris Rodriguez Jr.Hit · 100Pat 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 · Tyreek HillMiss · 0Joey 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.