Rob Rang· Aug 12, 2026
Rang picks one second-year player from each AFC team poised to break out in 2026, forecasting starting jobs for T.J. Sanders, Jared Wilson, Azareye'h Thomas, Justin Walley, Bhayshul Tuten and Jahdae Barron, a 1,000-yard season for Tuten, a doubled rushing output for Omarion Hampton, and Tyler Warren contending to lead tight ends in receptions.
“With Travis Etienne now in New Orleans, I expect Tuten to emerge as the Jaguars’ top runner in 2026, with 1,000-plus rushing yards a realistic target.”
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10 checkable claims — 7 depth chart calls, 2 player season numbers and 1 positional finishe — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 17 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 7 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 1 and below it on 6.
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Bhayshul Tuten · 2026 season4 calls from 4 pundits between 1 and 1. Rob Rang said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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- Depth Chart CallsEmery Jones Jr.Baltimore RavensAug 12, 2026
Emery Jones Jr. to be 2nd on the depth chart
“At minimum, the former third-rounder should prove a valuable swing sixth man this season with the ability to start if called upon.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Tyler Warren to finish top 1 at his position, by receptions
“I think he’s a legitimate contender to lead all tights ends in receptions in 2026”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJahdae BarronDenver BroncosAug 12, 2026
Jahdae Barron to be 1st on the depth chart
“I think Barron could beat out Moss on the outside this year”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsT.J. SandersBuffalo BillsAug 12, 2026
T.J. Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
“the former No. 41 overall selection will emerge as an every-game starter this season, after recording just 16 tackles and starting two games as a rookie”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJustin WalleyIndianapolis ColtsAug 12, 2026
Justin Walley to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Kenny Moore no longer with the Colts, Walley will have first crack at the open nickel position”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Bhayshul Tuten to record 1,000 rushing yards
“with 1,000-plus rushing yards a realistic target”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsAzareye'h ThomasNew York JetsAug 12, 2026
Azareye'h Thomas to be 1st on the depth chart
“I see New York boasting a vastly improved defense in 2026 with Thomas emerging as a quality starter on the perimeter.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Bhayshul Tuten to be 1st on the depth chart
“I expect Tuten to emerge as the Jaguars’ top runner in 2026”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Omarion Hampton to record 1,090 rushing yards
“riding Hampton as a true workhorse to at least double last year’s output (545 rushing yards, four TDs)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jared Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“He’ll start (and be an upgrade) over Garrett Bradbury from a year ago and has the potential to be one of the league’s best at the position.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- Chris LongGame Outcome Picks · Buffalo BillsHit · 100Long 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 · Denver BroncosHit · 100Previewing 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.
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- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · New England PatriotsHit · 100Tice picked the Bengals over the Texans in a low-scoring game, the Jaguars at Denver, the Bears over the Vikings, the Patriots over the Steelers and the Rams to edge the Giants, and his Hail Mary was the Cowboys scoring 40 on Washington. He also floated Abdul Carter as a possible All-Pro.
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