Bucky Brooks#26 of 87 NFL pundits · Sep 3, 2026
Brooks names their preseason All-22/All-Pro team for the 2026 season, projecting each selected player as one of the league's best at their spot, and adds specific projections: the Rams running the table and winning the Super Bowl behind MVP Matthew Stafford, Bijan Robinson posting 1,000 rushing and 1,000 receiving yards as the undisputed RB1, Puka Nacua reaching 100 catches, Ja'Marr Chase and Quenton Nelson earning All-Pro honors, and Patrick Surtain II reclaiming CB1 status.
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What Bucky Brooks said
Stafford could top off an unbeaten season with a collection of individual honors that reflect his work as a pinpoint passer and scoring machine.
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- NFL All-22 Roster: Building A Dream Team For 2026
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Box score, by kind
HitCloseMissWaiting| Group | Hits | Close | Misses | Waiting | Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | |
| Positional Finishes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Player Season Numbers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Contract Calls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Season Win Totals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Super Bowl Picks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Depth Chart Calls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| All | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
How each call scored
31 checkable claims — 22 pro bowl and all-pro calls, 3 player season numbers, 2 positional finishes, 1 contract call, 1 depth chart call, 1 season win total and 1 super bowl pick — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 38 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 1 and below it on 5.
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.
Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls22 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Bijan Robinson to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Running back: Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Derek Stingley Jr. to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Cornerback: Derek Stingley Jr., Houston Texans”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Carson Schwesinger to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Linebacker: Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland Browns”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Pat Surtain II to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Cornerback: Patrick Surtain II, Denver Broncos”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Justin Jefferson to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Wide receiver: Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kyle Hamilton to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Safety: Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore Ravens”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Derwin James to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Safety: Derwin James Jr., Los Angeles Chargers”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Quenton Nelson to make First-team All-Pro
“the veteran guard should re-emerge as a first-team All-Pro member this season”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Myles Garrett to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Edge: Myles Garrett, Los Angeles Rams”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Tristan Wirfs to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Offensive tackle: Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Will Anderson Jr. to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Edge: Will Anderson Jr., Houston Texans”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Quinn Meinerz to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Guard: Quinn Meinerz, Denver Broncos”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Fred Warner to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Linebacker: Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Creed Humphrey to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Center: Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Matthew Stafford to make All-Pro
“here is my preseason All-Pro team based on track record and projections for the 2026 campaign. Quarterback: Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Puka Nacua to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Wide receiver: Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Byron Murphy II to make All-Pro
“the 6-foot-0, 306-pounder is ready to take his game up a notch as an All-Pro-caliber defender at the line”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jalen Carter to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Defensive tackle: Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Eagles”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Brock Bowers to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Tight end: Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Joe Alt to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Offensive tackle: Joe Alt, Los Angeles Chargers”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Devon Witherspoon to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Defensive back: Devon Witherspoon, Seattle Seahawks”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Ja'Marr Chase to make All-Pro
“the feisty pass-catcher should bounce back as an All-Pro in 2026”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Positional Finishes2 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Bijan Robinson to finish top 1 at his position, by rushing yards
“the 5-foot-11, 215-pounder should cement his spot as the NFL's undisputed RB1”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Pat Surtain II to finish top 1 at his position, by interceptions
“The 2024 Defensive Player of the Year should bounce back from an injury-plagued season to reclaim his spot as the NFL's CB1.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Player Season Numbers3 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Bijan Robinson to record 1,000 receiving yards
“a spectacular season that could result in a 1,000 rushing and receiving yards apiece”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Puka Nacua to record 100 receptions
“the All-Pro is likely to post the third 100-catch season of his career”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Bijan Robinson to record 1,000 rushing yards
“should cement his spot as the NFL's undisputed RB1 with a spectacular season that could result in a 1,000 rushing and receiving yards apiece”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Contract Calls1 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Puka Nacua to become the highest-paid at his position
“before breaking the bank as the premier wide receiver on the open market”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Season Win Totals1 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Los Angeles Rams to finish with 17 wins
“the future gold jacket recipient has a chance to run the table through the regular season and playoffs ... Stafford could top off an unbeaten season”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Super Bowl Picks1 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Los Angeles Rams to win the Super Bowl
“The reigning MVP could write a storybook ending to a Hall of Fame career by guiding a super team to another title in its home stadium.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Depth Chart Calls1 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Brock Bowers to be 1st on the depth chart
“Bowers could resume his assault on the NFL record book as the Raiders' leading pass-catcher in an offense built to elevate playmakers”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Who this take is about
Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons, Derek Stingley Jr., Houston Texans, Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland Browns, Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams, Pat Surtain II, Denver Broncos, Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings, Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore Ravens, Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers, Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts, Myles Garrett, Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Will Anderson Jr., Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders, Quinn Meinerz, Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers, Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs, Matthew Stafford, Byron Murphy II, Seattle Seahawks, Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Eagles, Joe Alt, Devon Witherspoon, Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals
Others on the same people
Zack Kelberman · Roster Spot Calls · Sean Fresch Jr. · Miss 0
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.Zack Kelberman · Roster Spot Calls · Sean Fresch Jr. · Miss 0
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.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.
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