Andrew Erickson#30 of 87 NFL pundits · Sep 16, 2026
In his Week 2 'Beyond the Waiver Wire' column, Erickson makes a long series of buy/sell/add calls on individual players (sleepers vs. busts), plus a few specific role, availability and outlook predictions — notably that Jahmyr Gibbs scores again Thursday night, that Drew Lock remains Seattle's starter, and that Kenneth Walker III leads the NFL in rushing yards.
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What Andrew Erickson said
Nobody should be panicked about the No. 3 consensus pick in 2026 fantasy football drafts.
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- Beyond the Waiver Wire: Fantasy Football Moves to Make (Week 2)
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Box score, by kind
HitCloseMissWaiting| Group | Hits | Close | Misses | Waiting | Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth Chart Calls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | |
| Positional Finishes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Availability Calls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Fantasy Defense Calls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Roster Spot Calls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| All | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
How each call scored
31 checkable claims — 23 depth chart calls, 3 positional finishes, 2 availability calls, 2 fantasy defense calls and 1 roster spot call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 47 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 25 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 2 and below it on 23.
Each call is scored 0 to 100 against what happened, on its own, by the published methodology. The naive guess is what knowing nothing would have scored on the same calls; the gap, weighted by how hard the call was, is the skill.
Where this call stands in the room
Drew Lock · 2026 season7 calls from 7 pundits between 1 and 1. Andrew Erickson said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
Every dot is a call somebody published on the same question. Where the dots land says where this take sits, not whether it is right — nothing here is settled yet. Hover a dot for the name and number; click it to read that take.
Their call against the room
Their call against everyone else's, while this is still unsettled.
Depth Chart Calls23 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Amon-Ra St. Brown to be 1st on the depth chart
“Amon-Ra St. Brown remains Detroit's clear-cut No. 1 WR.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Drew Lock to be 1st on the depth chart
“Lock is the Week 2-and-beyond starter (pending another injury or a colossal implosion).”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Garrett Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Meanwhile, Wilson was the clear-cut alpha receiver for the Jets.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kyren Williams to be 1st on the depth chart
“A 63.2% snap share (vs. Corum's 22.8%) plus this usage make him the highest-priority/ranked Rams back going forward.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt to be 1st on the depth chart
“Jacory Croskey-Merritt is the clear early-down/goal-line back (49% snap share, 16 carries...)”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- —Waiting
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jameson Williams to be 2nd on the depth chart
“behind only St. Brown — real No. 2 WR volume worth tracking”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kenny Gainwell to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Gainwell was in the backup role at a 46.2% snap share ... treat him as a change-of-pace back, not a standalone streamer”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Bryce Lance to be 3rd on the depth chart
“he was clearly the No. 3WR on the offense”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Emmett Johnson to be 2nd on the depth chart
“He's a clear-cut No. 2 RB and handcuff to Walker”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Keaton Mitchell to be 2nd on the depth chart
“clearly the Chargers' clear-cut No. 2 RB/change-of-pace role behind Hampton's 32 snaps”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Elic Ayomanor to be 1st on the depth chart
“Given that Calvin Ridley posted zero targets on a 65.7% routes-run rate, it might be a matter of time until he gets benched in favor of Ayomanor.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Nico Collins to be 1st on the depth chart
“Nico Collins is Houston's unquestioned No. 1 WR”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Colby Parkinson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Parkinson played the larger role (75.4% snap share, 60.7% route participation).”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Devaughn Vele to be 2nd on the depth chart
“it was clear from the get-go that he was the No. 2 pass-game option behind Olave in Week 1”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Cooper Kupp to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Kupp operated as the No. 2 WR, ahead of Rashid Shaheed”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Bucky Irving to be 1st on the depth chart
“Irving is the every-down back; Gainwell the change-of-pace/passing-down piece”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Pat Freiermuth to be 1st on the depth chart
“Freiermuth also played clearly ahead of Darnell Washington, more than doubling his routes (31 versus 15).”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Drake London to be 1st on the depth chart
“Drake London is and remains the unquestioned No. 1 WR by role”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart
“points to a protection or play-design problem that should temper passing-game expectations for every Falcons pass-catcher until it's fixed — in the form of Michael Penix Jr. under center.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. to be 4th on the depth chart
“Tyrone Tracy Jr. was a distant No. 3 RB but fumbled. I imagine he continues to fall on the depth chart behind Najee Harris.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Matthew Golden to be 1st on the depth chart
“He had the clear true No. 1 WR role”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Terry McLaurin to be 1st on the depth chart
“Diggs led in official volume, but McLaurin remained the clear No. 1 WR by role”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Positional Finishes3 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Malik Nabers to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“He's a locked-and-loaded fantasy WR1 for the rest of the season.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kenneth Walker III to finish top 1 at his position, by rushing yards
“I am feeling great about my Walker 30-1 ticket to lead the NFL in rushing yards.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kenneth Walker III to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points
“points to top-five fantasy running back upside as long as this role holds”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Availability Calls2 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
“He left with an injury but is expected to play in Week 2.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
“Adam Schefter reported it's probably unrealistic to expect him in Week 2.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Fantasy Defense Calls2 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
“The 49ers' schedule is very good; the next two weeks are against Miami and Arizona. Make sure to add their D/ST this week off waivers.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
“Schedule is great for the Chiefs DST over the next three weeks. Add them.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Roster Spot Calls1 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Elijah Sarratt — “active next week”
“I'd expect fourth-round rookie wide receiver Elijah Sarratt to be active next week.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Who this take is about
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions, Drew Lock, Seattle Seahawks, Garrett Wilson, New York Jets, Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Washington Commanders, Malik Nabers, New York Giants, Jake Ferguson, Dallas Cowboys, Jameson Williams, Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars, Kenny Gainwell, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bryce Lance, New Orleans Saints, Kenneth Walker III, Kansas City Chiefs, Emmett Johnson, Keaton Mitchell, Los Angeles Chargers, Elic Ayomanor, Tennessee Titans, Nico Collins, Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers, Colby Parkinson, Devaughn Vele, Cooper Kupp, Bucky Irving, Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens, Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers, Drake London, Atlanta Falcons, Michael Penix Jr., Tyrone Tracy Jr., Elijah Sarratt, Matthew Golden, Green Bay Packers, Terry McLaurin
Others on the same people
Chris Clark · Trade and Signing Calls · Nikko Remigio · Miss 0
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.Nate Gosney · Trade and Signing Calls · Daiyan Henley · Miss 0
After the Broncos rescinded the trade, Gosney expects Daiyan Henley to remain with the Chargers for the rest of the 2026 season, but believes the awkward fallout has effectively killed any chance of them signing a new contract with Los Angeles after the season.Sam Monson · Game Outcome Picks · New York Giants · Miss 0
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.Jordan Dajani · Score Predictions · Washington Commanders · Hit 95
Dajani picks the Commanders to edge the Giants 21-20 on Thursday and the Chiefs to beat the Falcons 26-20 in Week 10.Tyler Sullivan · Score Predictions · Washington Commanders · Hit 100
Sullivan takes the Commanders 24-21 over the Giants on Thursday night and calls for a Steelers upset of the Bengals, 27-24, in Week 10.
More depth chart calls
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
Michael Moore · Depth Chart Calls · Shedeur Sanders · Hit 100
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.Jordan Dajani · Depth Chart Calls · Drew Kendall · Miss 0
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.Donnie Druin · Depth Chart Calls · Jacoby Brissett · Hit 100
Druin writes that despite the 1-3 start and a three-interception game, Jacoby Brissett will stay Arizona's starting quarterback heading into the Week 5 game against Detroit, with Gardner Minshew and rookie Carson Beck remaining behind them.