Mike Fanelli· Aug 18, 2026
In his 2026 running back overview, Fanelli makes several backfield role calls: Breece Hall as the Jets' featured back, David Montgomery leading Houston, D'Andre Swift holding off Kyle Monangai in Chicago, rookie Price taking over in Seattle until Charbonnet returns, Rhamondre Stevenson keeping the critical touches in New England, Jonathon Brooks possibly starting Week 1 in Carolina, and Tony Pollard again leading Tennessee.
“Pollard will be the Titans' lead running back again in 2026.”
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- Depth Chart CallsJadarian PriceSeattle SeahawksAug 18, 2026
Jadarian Price to be 1st on the depth chart
“Don't be surprised if Price is Seattle's featured running back until Charbonnet is healthy.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsBreece HallNew York JetsAug 18, 2026
Breece Hall to be 1st on the depth chart
“The Jets signed Hall to a massive contract extension this offseason, so expect him to be the featured guy.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsTony PollardTennessee TitansAug 18, 2026
Tony Pollard to be 1st on the depth chart
“Pollard will be the Titans' lead running back again in 2026.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsD'Andre SwiftChicago BearsAug 18, 2026
D'Andre Swift to be 1st on the depth chart
“Some believe Kyle Monangai will replace Swift as the Bears' starter. However, that isn't the case.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Rhamondre Stevenson to be 1st on the depth chart
“While I expect Henderson to earn more work than he did as a rookie, Stevenson should handle most of the critical touches.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDavid MontgomeryHouston TexansAug 18, 2026
David Montgomery to be 1st on the depth chart
“More importantly, Montgomery will be the featured guy in Houston.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJordyn BrooksCarolina PanthersAug 18, 2026
Jordyn Brooks to be 1st on the depth chart
“Brooks could be the Week 1 starter, especially with Chuba Hubbard dealing with a hamstring injury.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- Connor RogersGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksMiss · 0Rogers 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 · Houston TexansMiss · 0Previewing 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.
- Sam MonsonGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksMiss · 0Monson 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.
- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · New England PatriotsHit · 100Tice 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.
- Matt HarmonGame Outcome Picks · Chicago BearsMiss · 0Harmon 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.
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- Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls · Aaron JonesHit · 100In previewing the 10 most intriguing fantasy performers of Week 2, Fitzmaurice expects Atlanta's quarterback problems to persist with Tua Tagovailoa unlikely to play and Michael Penix Jr. not ready to return, flags Falcons slot corner Billy Bowman Jr. as a possible Week 2 returnee, and describes Aaron Jones as Minnesota's lead back and Kaelon Black as the clear backup to Christian McCaffrey in San Francisco.
- Matt SeveranceDepth Chart Calls · Deshaun WatsonHit · 100The CBS Sports preview backs Tampa Bay to beat Cleveland in the Bucs' Week 2 home opener, and states that Deshaun Watson — not Shedeur Sanders — will be Cleveland's starting quarterback in Week 2.
- Rafael ZamoranoDepth Chart Calls · Deshaun WatsonHit · 100Zamorano reports Watson will start Week 2 at Tampa Bay and suggests there's little reason to expect improvement, raising the possibility Watson's five-year contract never yields more than single-digit wins.
- Rich HribarDepth Chart Calls · Tua TagovailoaMiss · 0Hribar expects Tua Tagovailoa to be Atlanta's starting quarterback for Week 2 while Michael Penix stays out, with Penix's return closer to Week 4. He is unenthusiastic about the Falcons' offense either way and treats Bryce Young as a fringe fantasy starter.