Nic Bodiford· Sep 8, 2026
A PFF piece on in-season role battles predicts Pat Bryant will take over Denver's No. 2 receiver job from Courtland Sutton and become a useful fantasy starter, that David Montgomery will lead Houston in rushing attempts and handle scoring-position work, and that Josh Downs will deliver fantasy WR3 value for the Colts.
“Sutton remains a reliable possession receiver entering his age-30 campaign, though No. 3 wide receiver Pat Bryant could be in for a second-year leap that earns him the No. 2 job in-season.”
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3 checkable claims — 2 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.
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Of the 2 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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Josh Downs to finish WR3 (25–36) at his position, by fantasy points
“If Downs can graduate from being a three-wide receiver-set-bound player, he should safely return WR3 value and has a chance to become a fantasy football WR2.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsPat BryantDenver BroncosSep 8, 2026
Pat Bryant to be 2nd on the depth chart
“No. 3 wide receiver Pat Bryant could be in for a second-year leap that earns him the No. 2 job in-season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
David Montgomery to be 1st on the depth chart
“Montgomery will lead the team in rushing attempts and almost assuredly serve as the primary running back in scoring position”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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