Nic Bodiford· Sep 8, 2026
A PFF preseason takeaways piece argues Bucky Irving will absorb the Buccaneers' high-value backfield role as a reliable RB2, that Raiders WR Tre Tucker is being undervalued in fantasy drafts and steps into a No. 1 receiver role, and that Dolphins rookie Caleb Douglas should start Week 1.
“Buccaneers “1A” running back Bucky Irving will likely take on a majority snap share in Tucker’s vacated high-value role.”
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4 checkable claims — 3 depth chart calls and 1 positional finishe — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 6 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 3 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
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Caleb Douglas · 2026 season17 calls from 10 pundits between 1 and 2. Nic Bodiford said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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- Depth Chart CallsCaleb DouglasMiami DolphinsSep 8, 2026
Caleb Douglas to be 1st on the depth chart
“Douglas should be expected to start in Week 1 against the Raiders, having earned a 72.9 PFF receiving grade in the preseason.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsTre TuckerLas Vegas RaidersSep 8, 2026
Tre Tucker to be 1st on the depth chart
“Route tree changes and a No. 1 wide receiver role should improve his fantasy football viability.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Bucky Irving to be 1st on the depth chart
“Buccaneers “1A” running back Bucky Irving will likely take on a majority snap share in Tucker’s vacated high-value role.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Bucky Irving to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points
“Irving generated a 69.4 PFF offense grade on three preseason offensive snaps. He now profiles as a reliable RB2.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Eric ManginiGame Outcome Picks · Tampa Bay BuccaneersMiss · 0Mangini picked New England to beat Green Bay by more than a field goal, flagged Tampa Bay as his upset alert over Chicago, expects Kansas City to handle the Jets, took Buffalo over Minnesota, backed Cincinnati over Atlanta in Madrid, and updated his Super Bowl to Rams–Bengals.
- Nick WrightGame Outcome Picks · Tampa Bay BuccaneersMiss · 0Wright argued the Jaguars are the AFC's most complete team, calling them the considerable favorite for the No. 1 seed and the only club essentially locked into the playoffs. He also picked Tampa Bay to upset Chicago, had Kansas City sweeping its next three games, liked New England over Green Bay by about a field goal, and updated his Super Bowl matchup to Chiefs–49ers.
- Donte JohnsonGame Outcome Picks · Tampa Bay BuccaneersMiss · 0The former NFL safety picked the Buccaneers to upset the Bears in their Week 9 matchup, arguing Todd Bowles' defense would frustrate Caleb Williams.
- Zac CorneliusScore Predictions · Tampa Bay BuccaneersMiss · 29Zach projected the Buccaneers to beat the Bears 24-12.
- Alain PoupartRoster Spot Calls · Carlos WashingtonMiss · 0Poupart expects rookie guard Kadyn Proctor to clear concussion protocol and play against Detroit, sees Ollie Gordon II continuing as the Dolphins' workhorse back, and thinks practice squad back Carlos Washington Jr. could be elevated for the Lions game.
- Chris BroussardGame Outcome Picks · Las Vegas RaidersHit · 100Broussard picked the Ravens to beat the Bills in a shootout, 38-34, took the Raiders to upset the Jets, and said Detroit would beat the Vikings.
More depth chart calls
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Jeremy BrenerDepth Chart Calls · Jalen MilroeMiss · 0Brener suggests Seattle may turn to rookie-contract quarterback Jalen Milroe for his first career start in Week 9 against the Cardinals, with Sam Darnold ruled out and Drew Lock dealing with an elbow injury.
- Michael MooreDepth Chart Calls · Shedeur SandersHit · 100In 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. He also expects Shedeur Sanders and Drew Lock to start at quarterback.
- Zachary PerelesDepth Chart Calls · Shedeur SandersHit · 100Pereles writes that if Deshaun Watson can't clear concussion protocol in time, the Browns would likely turn to second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders to start Week 9 against the Saints.
- Garrett PodellDepth Chart Calls · Carson BeckMiss · 0Podell argues the Cardinals have maxed out with Jacoby Brissett and that rookie Carson Beck should be ramped up to replace him as starter, targeting Week 8 at Dallas for Beck's regular-season debut.
- Jacob HerlinDepth Chart Calls · J.J. McCarthyHit · 100Herlin published Week 7 fantasy D/ST rankings with projections for 28 team defenses, led by Houston, Minnesota and Cleveland. He also expects Cleveland to post a fourth straight top-10 fantasy defense result, and predicts Jalon Daniels starts another week for Tampa Bay while J.J. McCarthy takes over as the Giants' starter.
- Donnie DruinDepth Chart Calls · Jacoby BrissettHit · 100Following the Cardinals' decision not to make staff or lineup changes, Druin states that Jacoby Brissett will remain Arizona's starting quarterback for another week, with rookie Carson Beck staying behind him.