Derek Brown· Sep 6, 2026
Brown predicts Jordan Mason tops 1,000 rushing yards, picks the Bengals and Cowboys to reach the Super Bowl with top-12 fantasy defenses, and touts Parker Washington, Christian Watson, Casey Concepcion, Dontavion Wicks, Malik Willis, Jordan Love and Tyler Shuck as values while souring on Brian Thomas Jr.'s early season.
“I think Jordan Mason is going to have a thousand rushing yards this season.”
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10 checkable claims — 3 positional finishes, 2 conference champions, 2 depth chart calls, 2 fantasy defense calls and 1 player season number — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 12 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 6 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 3 and below it on 3.
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Dalton Kincaid · 2026 season · positional finish4 calls from 3 pundits between 4 positional finish and 12 positional finish. Derek Brown said 5 positional finish. the room's median is 5 positional finish. not settled yet
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- Fantasy Defense CallsCincinnati BengalsSep 6, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals defense to finish 12th among fantasy defenses
“I have both the Bengals and the Dallas Cowboys as top 12 fantasy defenses.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Conference ChampionsDallas CowboysSep 6, 2026
Dallas Cowboys to reach the Super Bowl
“Spoiler, they're both my picks to make the Super Bowl this year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
K.C. Concepcion to be 1st on the depth chart
“as the clear wide receiver one for the Cleveland Browns”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJack StrandAtlanta FalconsSep 6, 2026
Jack Strand to be 1st on the depth chart
“I think Jack Strand is going to make some starts this year. I don't have any faith in Pennix and Tua.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Dalton Kincaid to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points
“If his route share goes to the 65-70% range, he could be a top five tight end this year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Malik Willis to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“I think he's going to produce as a QB1 in fantasy because he's going to freaking run.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Malik Willis to finish top 15 at his position, by fantasy points
“So he's going to be a top 15 quarterback at his floor.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jordan Mason to record 1,000 rushing yards
“I think Jordan Mason is going to have a thousand rushing yards this season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Defense CallsDallas CowboysSep 6, 2026
Dallas Cowboys defense to finish 12th among fantasy defenses
“I have both the Bengals and the Dallas Cowboys as top 12 fantasy defenses.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Conference ChampionsCincinnati BengalsSep 6, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals to reach the Super Bowl
“Spoiler, they're both my picks to make the Super Bowl this year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Minnesota VikingsHit · 90Simms 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.
- Chris LongGame Outcome Picks · Cincinnati BengalsMiss · 0Long 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.
- Sam MonsonGame Outcome Picks · Minnesota VikingsHit · 100Monson picked the Chargers to beat the Bills outright (jokingly crediting Buffalo's gray 'Nickel City' jerseys), took the Vikings to win outright in Tampa, and said Seattle would destroy Washington. He also reiterated his Super Bowl pick of Denver over the Rams, called the Dolphins destined for the No. 1 overall pick, and said the Saints are a worst-to-first candidate in the NFC South.
- Matt HarmonGame Outcome Picks · Cincinnati BengalsHit · 100Harmon picked the Bengals to beat the Texans in Week 2, expecting Nico Collins to miss the game with a hamstring injury, and also predicted the Titans would be shut out by the Eagles. He took the Rams over the Giants, the Bears over the Vikings, and the Jaguars at Denver.
- Nate TiceScore Predictions · Cincinnati BengalsClose · 74Tice 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.
- Carter BahnsRoster Spot Calls · Jeshaun JonesMiss · 0A CBS Sports piece expects suspended Vikings receiver Jeshaun Jones to lose his roster battle and be cut by the Aug. 30 deadline, given Minnesota's established receiver group.
More positional finishes
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Rich HribarPositional Finishes · Matthew StaffordHit · 100Hribar published his 2023 fantasy football quarterback tiers, ordering 41 quarterbacks into eight tiers that reflect how he prioritizes drafting the position, with Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes in the top tier as the trio most likely to finish as the overall QB1.
- Chris BrockmanPositional Finishes · Jaxon Smith-NjigbaHit · 100Brockman 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.
- Ryan TracyPositional Finishes · Bryan CookMiss · 0Tracy 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.
- Pat GustavsonPositional Finishes · Brock BowersMiss · 25Gustafson 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.
- Chad Ochocinco JohnsonPositional Finishes · Christian GonzalezMiss · 0Ochocinco 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.
- Rich EisenPositional Finishes · Puka NacuaHit · 92Eisen 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.