Andrew Erickson· Aug 29, 2026
In his 2026 fantasy football draft cheat sheet, Erickson names dozens of sleepers/targets and busts across quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end, plus value picks by draft range, backup running backs to target or avoid, rookies to target or avoid, and defenses to draft.
“AJB WR1 szn is loading.”
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21 checkable claims — 20 sleeper calls and 1 positional finishe — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 37 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room.
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Who this take is about
- Dalton Kincaid
- Buffalo Bills
- Chase Brown
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Aaron Jones
- Minnesota Vikings
- Wan'Dale Robinson
- New York Giants
- Travis Etienne
- New Orleans Saints
- Charlie Kolar
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Isaiah Likely
- Greg Dulcich
- Miami Dolphins
- Zay Flowers
- Baltimore Ravens
- A.J. Brown
- New England Patriots
- Javonte Williams
- Dallas Cowboys
- Dallas Goedert
- Philadelphia Eagles
- George Kittle
- San Francisco 49ers
- Jaylin Noel
- Houston Texans
- Terrance Ferguson
- Los Angeles Rams
- Tetairoa McMillan
- Carolina Panthers
- Juwan Johnson
- Jadarian Price
- Seattle Seahawks
- Kimani Vidal
- Rashee Rice
- Kansas City Chiefs
21 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Sleeper CallsDalton KincaidBuffalo BillsAug 29, 2026
Dalton Kincaid to outplay his draft cost (Late-round only)
“Tight Ends Sleepers*: Dalton Kincaid (TE – BUF)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsChase BrownCincinnati BengalsAug 29, 2026
Chase Brown to outplay his draft cost (Rounds 1-5 / Picks 1-60)
“Early-Round Values (Rounds 1-5 / Picks 1-60): Chase Brown (RB – CIN)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsAaron JonesMinnesota VikingsAug 29, 2026
Aaron Jones to outplay his draft cost (Round 11+ / Outside Top 120)
“Late-Round Values (Round 11+ / Outside Top 120): Aaron Jones Sr. (RB – MIN)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsWan'Dale RobinsonNew York GiantsAug 29, 2026
Wan'Dale Robinson to outplay his draft cost (Round 11+ / Outside Top 120)
“Late-Round Values: Wan’Dale Robinson (WR – NYG)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsTravis EtienneNew Orleans SaintsAug 29, 2026
Travis Etienne to outplay his draft cost (Rounds 1-5 / Picks 1-60)
“Early-Round Values: Travis Etienne Jr.(RB – NO)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsCharlie KolarLos Angeles ChargersAug 29, 2026
Charlie Kolar to outplay his draft cost (Outside Top 200)
“Deep-League Values: Charlie Kolar (TE – LAC)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsIsaiah LikelyNew York GiantsAug 29, 2026
Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost (Late-round only)
“Tight Ends Sleepers*: Isaiah Likely (TE – NYG)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsGreg DulcichMiami DolphinsAug 29, 2026
Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost (Late-round only)
“Tight Ends Sleepers*: Greg Dulcich (TE – MIA)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsZay FlowersBaltimore RavensAug 29, 2026
Zay Flowers to outplay his draft cost (Rounds 1-5 / Picks 1-60)
“Early-Round Values: Zay Flowers (WR – BAL)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
A.J. Brown to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points
“AJB WR1 szn is loading.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJavonte WilliamsDallas CowboysAug 29, 2026
Javonte Williams to outplay his draft cost (Rounds 1-5 / Picks 1-60)
“Early-Round Values: Javonte Williams (RB – DAL)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDallas GoedertPhiladelphia EaglesAug 29, 2026
Dallas Goedert to outplay his draft cost (Late-round only)
“Tight Ends Sleepers*: Dallas Goedert (TE – PHI)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsA.J. BrownNew England PatriotsAug 29, 2026
A.J. Brown to outplay his draft cost (Rounds 1-5 / Picks 1-60)
“Early-Round Values: A.J. Brown (WR – NE)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsGeorge KittleSan Francisco 49ersAug 29, 2026
George Kittle to outplay his draft cost (Late-round only)
“Tight Ends Sleepers*: George Kittle (TE – SF) ... *Late-round only”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJaylin NoelHouston TexansAug 29, 2026
Jaylin Noel to outplay his draft cost (Outside Top 200)
“Deep-League Values: Jaylin Noel (WR – HOU)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsTerrance FergusonLos Angeles RamsAug 29, 2026
Terrance Ferguson to outplay his draft cost (Outside Top 200)
“Deep-League Values (Outside Top 200 / Non-Rookies): Terrance Ferguson (TE – LAR)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsTetairoa McMillanCarolina PanthersAug 29, 2026
Tetairoa McMillan to outplay his draft cost (Rounds 1-5 / Picks 1-60)
“Early-Round Values: Tetairoa McMillan (WR – CAR)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJuwan JohnsonNew Orleans SaintsAug 29, 2026
Juwan Johnson to outplay his draft cost (Late-round only)
“Tight Ends Sleepers*: Juwan Johnson (TE – NO)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJadarian PriceSeattle SeahawksAug 29, 2026
Jadarian Price to outplay his draft cost (Rounds 1-5 / Picks 1-60)
“Early-Round Values: Jadarian Price (RB – SEA)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsKimani VidalLos Angeles ChargersAug 29, 2026
Kimani Vidal to outplay his draft cost (Outside Top 200)
“Deep-League Values: Kimani Vidal (RB – LAC)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsRashee RiceKansas City ChiefsAug 29, 2026
Rashee Rice to outplay his draft cost (Rounds 1-5 / Picks 1-60)
“Early-Round Values: Rashee Rice (WR – KC)”
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 · New York GiantsHit · 100Rogers 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.
- Chris LongGame Outcome Picks · Cincinnati BengalsMiss · 0Long liked the Rams over the Broncos on Sunday night even without Puka Nacua, and expected the Bills to beat the winless Chargers in Buffalo. He also backed the Bengals over the Steelers, expected an angry Detroit team to handle the Jets, and still thought both the Lions and Vikings could win the NFC North.
- Steven RuizGame Outcome Picks · Houston TexansMiss · 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.
- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · Baltimore RavensHit · 100Tice 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.
- 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.
More sleeper calls
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Derek BrownSleeper Calls · Travis HunterHit · 100Derek Brown ("Debro") laid out a slate of wide receiver breakouts — Ricky Pearsall, Jalen Coker, Egbuka, Jalen Waddle, Joshua Palmer, George Pickens, DeVonta Smith and Travis Hunter — while fading Xavier Worthy, Tyreek Hill and the cheap Cleveland/late-round types, and gave his own rankings well ahead of ADP for several of them.
- 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 · RJ HarveyHit · 100Joey 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.
- Jake CielySleeper Calls · Braelon AllenMiss · 0Counting down his top-five middle/late-round breakout candidates, Seely picked Bryce Young, Cedric Tillman, Braelon Allen, Marvin Mims and Rome Odunze, arguing Young can be a fringe QB1 with added rushing, Tillman and Mims are their teams' No. 2 receivers, and Caleb Williams will post a huge statistical season that lifts Odunze.
- Ryan WormeliSleeper Calls · Cedric TillmanMiss · 0Hosting 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.