# Rob Rang: 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. **Claimed:** Aug 12, 2026 **Pundit:** Rob Rang — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rob-rang **Outlet:** Fox Sports — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/fox-sports **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/year-2-breakout-candidates-one-player-from-each-afc-team-primed-take-leap 10 checkable claims — 7 depth chart calls, 2 player season numbers and 1 positional finish — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call. 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 8 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 2 and below it on 6. > 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. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Omarion Hampton to record 1,090 rushing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Omarion Hampton, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jahdae Barron to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jahdae Barron, Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet - **Azareye'h Thomas to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Azareye'h Thomas, New York Jets - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tyler Warren to finish top 1 at his position, by receptions** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Tyler Warren, Indianapolis Colts - Verdict: not settled yet - **Justin Walley to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Justin Walley, Indianapolis Colts - Verdict: not settled yet - **T.J. Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: T.J. Sanders, Buffalo Bills - Verdict: not settled yet - **Bhayshul Tuten to record 1,000 rushing yards** - Kind: Player Season Numbers · About: Bhayshul Tuten, Jacksonville Jaguars - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jared Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jared Wilson, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **Bhayshul Tuten to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Bhayshul Tuten, Jacksonville Jaguars - Verdict: not settled yet - **Emery Jones Jr. to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Emery Jones Jr., Baltimore Ravens - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Omarion Hampton — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/omarion-hampton - Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chargers - Jahdae Barron — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jahdae-barron - Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/broncos - Azareye'h Thomas — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/azareye-h-thomas - New York Jets — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jets - Tyler Warren — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyler-warren - Indianapolis Colts — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/colts - Justin Walley — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/justin-walley - T.J. Sanders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/t-j-sanders - Buffalo Bills — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bills - Bhayshul Tuten — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bhayshul-tuten - Jacksonville Jaguars — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jaguars - Jared Wilson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jared-wilson - New England Patriots — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/patriots - Emery Jones Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/emery-jones-jr - Baltimore Ravens — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/ravens ## 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) - 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) - Chad Jensen on Jordan Turner: Jensen predicts Daiyan Henley's arrival will cut into Justin Strnad's snaps while Alex Singleton keeps playing virtually every down, and that Denver will return to a three-linebacker rotation after the Week 10 bye. They also expect one of Jordan Turner or Karene Reid — most likely Turner — to be waived to clear a roster spot. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a84d2c6e-5554-46aa-95b1-620858d31e0f (scored 0) - John Middlekauff on Anthony Richardson: Middlekoff's bold predictions, as relayed on the show, have the Patriots and Colts making the playoffs; they also argue the Colts whiffed on Anthony Richardson, comparing them to Trey Lance. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/eaacd99d-867e-4bab-9c40-015de85caa35 (scored 100) - Pete Prisco on Buffalo Bills: Prisco picked the Bills to win 21-14 at Minnesota. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/baf85732-a389-4d56-8efe-5ce1e77fb8ae (scored 76.19) ## More depth chart calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Jeremy Brener on Drew Lock: Brener picked the Seahawks to beat the Cardinals in Week 9 by a multi-score margin, giving a final score of 27-13, and expressed confidence Seattle would be fine with Drew Lock starting at quarterback. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7eb2d245-63d0-4be0-80ba-3f60197e2b16 (scored 100) - Jeremy Brener on Jalen Milroe: Brener suggests Seattle may turn to rookie-contract quarterback Jalen Milroe for their first career start in Week 9 against the Cardinals, with Sam Darnold ruled out and Drew Lock dealing with an elbow injury. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/42d1bd81-5e19-456e-9f68-b3b135170ec0 (scored 0) - Michael Moore on Shedeur Sanders: In 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. They also expect Shedeur Sanders and Drew Lock to start at quarterback. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e26319a3-10aa-49a6-a24d-a257521363f0 (scored 100) - Zachary Pereles on Shedeur Sanders: Pereles 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6dad75dd-1818-4a6a-91ea-832f491c2530 (scored 100) - Garrett Podell on Carson Beck: Podell argues the Cardinals have maxed out with Jacoby Brissett and that rookie Carson Beck should be ramped up to replace them as starter, targeting Week 8 at Dallas for Beck's regular-season debut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2f499498-ebbe-41f8-8ea3-41fe96f79432 (scored 0) - Jacob Herlin on J.J. McCarthy: Herlin published Week 7 fantasy D/ST rankings with projections for 28 team defenses, led by Houston, Minnesota and Cleveland. They also expect 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/cf4a2992-3760-464e-b540-6182ebc4457f (scored 100) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. The naive guess is what a strategy requiring no knowledge would have scored on the same call — the difference is the skill, and it is what the MissedTakes Score averages. Full method: https://missedtakes.co/methodology We summarize what a pundit said and quote a short span for attribution; we never republish their article. If this is wrong, tell us: https://missedtakes.co/corrections?pundit=rob-rang