# Bucky Brooks: 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. **Claimed:** Sep 3, 2026 **Pundit:** Bucky Brooks — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/bucky-brooks **Outlet:** Fox Sports — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/fox-sports **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-all-22-roster-building-dream-team-2026 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. > Stafford could top off an unbeaten season with a collection of individual honors that reflect his work as a pinpoint passer and scoring machine. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Bijan Robinson to make All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons - Verdict: not settled yet - **Derek Stingley Jr. to make All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Derek Stingley Jr., Houston Texans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Carson Schwesinger to make All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet - **Bijan Robinson to finish top 1 at his position, by rushing yards** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons - Verdict: not settled yet - **Bijan Robinson to record 1,000 receiving yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons - Verdict: not settled yet - **Puka Nacua to record 100 receptions** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Pat Surtain II to make All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Pat Surtain II, Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet - **Justin Jefferson to make All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kyle Hamilton to make All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore Ravens - Verdict: not settled yet - **Derwin James to make All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Puka Nacua to become the highest-paid at his position** - Kind: Contract Calls · About: Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Quenton Nelson to make First-team All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts - Verdict: not settled yet - **Los Angeles Rams to finish with 17 wins** - Kind: Season Win Totals · About: Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Myles Garrett to make All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Myles Garrett, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tristan Wirfs to make All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Will Anderson Jr. to make All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Will Anderson Jr., Houston Texans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Los Angeles Rams to win the Super Bowl** - Kind: Super Bowl Picks · About: Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Brock Bowers to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Quinn Meinerz to make All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Quinn Meinerz, Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet - **Fred Warner to make All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Creed Humphrey to make All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs - Verdict: not settled yet - **Matthew Stafford to make All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Bijan Robinson to record 1,000 rushing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons - Verdict: not settled yet - **Puka Nacua to make All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **Byron Murphy II to make All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Byron Murphy II, Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jalen Carter to make All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: not settled yet - **Brock Bowers to make All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Pat Surtain II to finish top 1 at his position, by interceptions** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Pat Surtain II, Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet - **Joe Alt to make All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Joe Alt, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Devon Witherspoon to make All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Devon Witherspoon, Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: not settled yet - **Ja'Marr Chase to make All-Pro** - Kind: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls · About: Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Bijan Robinson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bijan-robinson - Atlanta Falcons — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/falcons - Derek Stingley Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/derek-stingley-jr - Houston Texans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/texans - Carson Schwesinger — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/carson-schwesinger - Cleveland Browns — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/browns - Puka Nacua — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/puka-nacua - Los Angeles Rams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/rams - Pat Surtain II — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/pat-surtain-ii - Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/broncos - Justin Jefferson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/justin-jefferson - Minnesota Vikings — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/vikings - Kyle Hamilton — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kyle-hamilton - Baltimore Ravens — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/ravens - Derwin James — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/derwin-james - Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chargers - Quenton Nelson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/quenton-nelson - Indianapolis Colts — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/colts - Myles Garrett — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/myles-garrett - Tristan Wirfs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tristan-wirfs - Tampa Bay Buccaneers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/buccaneers - Will Anderson Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/will-anderson-jr - Brock Bowers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/brock-bowers - Las Vegas Raiders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/raiders - Quinn Meinerz — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/quinn-meinerz - Fred Warner — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/fred-warner - San Francisco 49ers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/49ers - Creed Humphrey — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/creed-humphrey - Kansas City Chiefs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chiefs - Matthew Stafford — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/matthew-stafford - Byron Murphy II — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/byron-murphy-ii - Seattle Seahawks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/seahawks - Jalen Carter — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jalen-carter - Philadelphia Eagles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/eagles - Joe Alt — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/joe-alt - Devon Witherspoon — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/devon-witherspoon - Ja'Marr Chase — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ja-marr-chase - Cincinnati Bengals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bengals ## What others said about the same people - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/978f775c-5611-4514-ad2f-b35a6eac0402 (scored 0) - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c8c47b8-6041-4282-8d21-d21741d8f11b (scored 0) - Chris Clark on Nikko Remigio: 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/99521265-d5c0-4db1-b2a0-fe77908ea0b3 (scored 0) - Nate Gosney on Daiyan Henley: 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/60272861-4ad0-4749-b36a-dcdf09b9213f (scored 0) - Parker Hurley on Khalid Kareem: Hurley predicts the 49ers will release Khalil Kareem when Nate Hobbs is activated and cut Brandin Cooks when C.J. West returns, while arguing Sebastian Valdez won't be the one let go and no cornerback will be cut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5a729417-69ee-493a-9bec-d905fd1a7082 (scored 0) - Jason Harmon on Max Brosmer: Harmon expects the Vikings' quarterback room to stay intact while Kyler Murray is hurt, and predicts Max Brosmer will be released and re-signed to the practice squad since Minnesota won't carry four QBs. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fa393501-3f38-481e-8e75-48125587e911 (scored 0) ## More pro bowl and all-pro calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - JP Acosta on Trey McBride: JP picked the Eagles to beat the 49ers in a low-scoring game and the Jaguars to beat the Bills, called Bijan Robinson the best running back in the league, and named their own first-team All-Pro roster. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/660e3494-2b0b-415e-beb7-9e3bf3464e30 (scored 100) - Richard Sherman on Sam Darnold: The guest says Sam Darnold is playing at a first-team All-Pro level while leading an elite team. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c7d73c27-2a94-4ee1-9046-42fde863faf0 (scored 0) - Shannon Sharpe on Rico Dowdle: On a Bengals-Steelers matchup, Sharpe took the over on several player props: Ja'Marr Chase over 74.5 receiving yards, Joe Flacco over 36.5 pass attempts, and T.J. Watt over 3.5 tackles+assists, adding that Watt will get two sacks. They also predicted Rico Dowdle would make the Pro Bowl this season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1fbc5b8e-7449-41f4-a5a2-7029cc4ef65e (scored 0) - Brandon Carney on Trent Williams: Carney made a full playoff bracket, picking the Bears, Niners, Rams, Patriots, Jaguars and Texans in the wild card round, then Seahawks and Rams in the NFC divisional, Broncos and Patriots in the AFC, with the Rams beating the Patriots in the Super Bowl. They also gave award picks including Stafford for MVP and Vrabel for Coach of the Year. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/88101820-7344-4240-93f1-caa15fe95de9 (scored 0) - Bradley Locker on Penei Sewell: Previewing the best individual Week 10 matchups, Locker projected Lions tackle Penei Sewell to earn a fourth career first-team All-Pro selection, citing the league's top tackle grade and minimal pressures allowed. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/78ccc7db-453f-4280-ad85-03982d921881 (not settled) - Bradley Locker on Penei Sewell: In a midseason review of every team's highest-graded player, Locker suggests Penei Sewell is close to earning first-team All-Pro honors at left tackle (which would make them just the second player named at both tackle spots), and that Jets guard Dylan Parham may earn another contract from New York if their play holds up. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ce688238-347b-44ec-9c85-234960a3904c (not settled) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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