# Rich Hribar: In his Week 1 Cowboys-Giants worksheet, Hribar sets fantasy roles for the key players: Prescott as a QB1, Dart as an upside QB2, Javonte Williams as a trusted back, Skattebo as an RB2, Lamb as a WR1, Pickens as a WR2, Nabers as a volatile WR2/WR3, and depth-chart placements for the Giants' and Cowboys' receivers and tight ends. He also predicts the Dallas defense will be much improved in 2026.

**Claimed:** Sep 9, 2026
**Pundit:** Rich Hribar — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-hribar
**Outlet:** Sharp Football Analysis — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/sharp-football-analysis
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/fantasy/cowboys-giants-week-1-fantasy-football-preview-nfl-worksheet-rich-hribar-2026/

13 checkable claims — 8 positional finishes, 4 depth chart calls and 1 roster spot call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.

It names 13 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.

Of the 11 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 6 and below it on 5.

> The question is how fast things can gel for Dallas this season, but I believe this unit will be much better in 2026.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Malik Nabers to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Malik Nabers, New York Giants
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Cam Skattebo to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Cam Skattebo, New York Giants
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **CeeDee Lamb to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **George Pickens to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: George Pickens, Dallas Cowboys
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Jaxson Dart to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Jaxson Dart, New York Giants
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Jake Ferguson to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Jake Ferguson, Dallas Cowboys
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Ryan Flournoy to be 3rd on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Ryan Flournoy, Dallas Cowboys
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Malik Nabers to finish top 36 at his position, by fantasy points**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Malik Nabers, New York Giants
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Dak Prescott to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Cam Skattebo to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Cam Skattebo, New York Giants
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Javonte Williams to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Javonte Williams, Dallas Cowboys
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Isaiah Likely to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Isaiah Likely, New York Giants
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Malachi Fields to be 2nd on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Malachi Fields, New York Giants
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Malik Nabers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/malik-nabers
- New York Giants — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/giants
- Cam Skattebo — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/cam-skattebo
- CeeDee Lamb — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ceedee-lamb
- Dallas Cowboys — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cowboys
- George Pickens — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/george-pickens
- Jaxson Dart — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jaxson-dart
- Jake Ferguson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jake-ferguson
- Ryan Flournoy — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ryan-flournoy
- Dak Prescott — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dak-prescott
- Javonte Williams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/javonte-williams
- Isaiah Likely — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/isaiah-likely
- Malachi Fields — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/malachi-fields

## What others said about the same people

- Chris Simms on New York Giants: Simms 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/662b7ba3-1bf6-4ad0-9f93-9f2ab83143fd (scored 97.62)
- Connor Rogers on New York Giants: Rogers 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/83d1e88b-95a0-45ba-83d3-f86297170c6c (scored 100)
- Nate Tice on Dallas Cowboys: Tice 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b6211c80-3d1c-46b8-8a0c-151fc0ba92de (scored 100)
- Geoff Schwartz on Dallas Cowboys: Filling in on the chips segment, Schwartz took Jacksonville to beat New England, the Bengals to beat the Steelers, and the Cowboys to beat the Ravens on the Brazil field. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/16a6038d-e679-4e3f-98bf-f0371ec25a14 (scored 0)
- Richard Sherman on New York Giants: Sherman picked winners and several exact scores across the Week 3 slate, favoring Seattle, San Francisco, Cincinnati, Detroit, Green Bay, Carolina, New Orleans, Baltimore, the Rams, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Kansas City, Minnesota, the Giants, Jacksonville and Houston, and named Kenneth Walker his MVP. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c2102f61-711d-4041-af08-065e95ccaf03 (scored 100)
- Tom Pelissero on New York Giants: Pelissero said the Giants' upcoming schedule (home vs. Tennessee, Washington, home vs. Arizona) offers three winnable games even with a backup quarterback, and that Washington's Jayden Daniels likely won't be back for that stretch. He also expects the winless Commanders to fall to 0-3 against Seattle. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e93f2f8d-ec24-4e3f-b158-dd1a518f9445 (scored 100)

## More positional finishes

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Chris Brockman on Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Brockman argued Jaxon Smith-Njigba is already the best receiver in the NFL and deserves to be the highest paid, called his shot that three quarterbacks (Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Carson Beck) go in the first round with Mendoza first overall, and suggested New England is headed for a 7-10 season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c47d130c-5598-4cd0-b546-1121046b9166 (scored 100)
- Ryan Tracy on Bryan Cook: Tracy argues the Chiefs should address edge rusher and defensive tackle via the draft and use free agency on running back and wide receiver; he names Brian Robinson as his target, expects Kenneth Walker III to re-sign with Seattle, thinks Nick Bolton-style veterans like Jerry Tillery, Derek Nnadi and Mike Pennel shouldn't return, believes Bryan Cook is a top-10 safety the Chiefs can't afford, and predicts a quarterback (Trinidad Chambliss) will rocket up boards so more than one QB goes in the top 10. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/18bb787c-4f93-4c95-b8c2-02daeeffe823 (scored 0)
- Pat Gustavson on Bijan Robinson: Gustafson picks the Patriots, Bills, Seahawks and Bears in the divisional round with a Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl, predicts Mike Tomlin and Matt LaFleur stay, Aaron Rodgers returns to Pittsburgh, and lays out his own coaching landing spots. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/06884586-5b21-40c8-9439-e303a3e8a806 (scored 75)
- JP Acosta on Bijan Robinson: JP picked the Eagles to beat the 49ers in a low-scoring game and the Jaguars to beat the Bills, called Bijan Robinson the best running back in the league, and named his own first-team All-Pro roster. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/660e3494-2b0b-415e-beb7-9e3bf3464e30 (scored 75)
- Chad Ochocinco Johnson on Christian Gonzalez: Ochocinco says Christian Gonzalez belongs in the top-five DB conversation, believes Kyler Murray will be elsewhere next year, expects Chase to get a one-game suspension, backs Sam Darnold to bounce back, and floats Jaxon Smith-Njigba reaching 2,000 receiving yards. He also reminds listeners he called the Bears and Panthers as teams to watch before the season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c6469c58-b508-48d9-b72f-fe6e0d7d4da5 (scored 0)
- Rich Eisen on Puka Nacua: Eisen defended his preseason call of the Packers reaching the Super Bowl, said the Chiefs will win the AFC West, called the Ravens the favorites in the AFC North, said the Colts are a playoff team, expected Denver to handle Cincinnati and the Giants to beat the winless Saints, and endorsed Puka Nacua as the league's best receiver. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e0759bb3-fd2c-400d-8ee9-f77e5c5fe3e6 (scored 91.67)

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