Nathan Jahnke· Sep 15, 2026
PFF's fantasy recap of a Broncos-Chiefs Week 1 game makes several forward-looking calls about roles: Dobbins ahead of Harvey in Denver's backfield, Waddle finishing ahead of Pat Bryant in receiving production, Bryant surpassing Sutton, Engram's tight-end value, and Walker/Johnson's roles in Kansas City.
“While it wouldn't be surprising if Bryant surpasses Sutton in receiving production this season, it would be surprising if he finishes ahead of Waddle.”
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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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Kenneth Walker III · 2026 season18 calls from 16 pundits between 1 and 1. Nathan Jahnke said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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7 checkable claims in this take
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Emmett Johnson to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Johnson was the backup, as expected.”
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- Depth Chart CallsRJ HarveyDenver BroncosSep 15, 2026
RJ Harvey to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Harvey was the backup, as well as the third-down and two-minute-drill back.”
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Kenneth Walker III to be 1st on the depth chart
“Walker is a must-start player, and Johnson is a handcuff worth rostering in case Walker suffers an injury.”
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- Depth Chart CallsJonah ColemanDenver BroncosSep 15, 2026
Jonah Coleman to be 3rd on the depth chart
“This also makes it unlikely Coleman becomes a factor on offense anytime soon.”
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- Depth Chart CallsCourtland SuttonDenver BroncosSep 15, 2026
Courtland Sutton to be 1st on the depth chart
“Sutton remained the top receiver on the depth chart in terms of playing time”
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- Depth Chart CallsJ.K. DobbinsDenver BroncosSep 15, 2026
J.K. Dobbins to be 1st on the depth chart
“Dobbins was the early-down back... the early-down role trumps all other roles combined for a fantasy running back, so Dobbins has more value in the short term.”
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- Depth Chart CallsRashee RiceKansas City ChiefsSep 15, 2026
Rashee Rice to be 1st on the depth chart
“Rice remaining the primary slot receiver”
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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 · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 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.
- 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 · Denver BroncosHit · 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.
- Jake ArthurScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 98Arthur expects a close Chiefs win on Sunday Night Football at Arrowhead, predicting a final score of 27-23 for Kansas City.
- Zach HicksScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 98Hicks predicts a lower-scoring, field-goal-heavy game with the Chiefs beating the Colts 23-19, citing Indianapolis' red-zone success against Kansas City historically.
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