Derek Brown· Sep 7, 2026
Fantasy analyst Derek Brown laid out his final draft-season rankings and takes: Puka as his No. 3 overall player, Gibbs over Bijan as RB1, Kenneth Walker 13th overall, MarShawn Lloyd as Green Bay's clear lead back, Jared Goff as a QB13 value, plus depth-chart calls on the Chargers tight ends and a Shedeur Sanders start by Week 3.
“Puka remains and has been my third overall player.”
said on air or in an interview · The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast) · read the original →
17 checkable claims — 8 depth chart calls, 7 positional finishes and 2 fantasy rankings — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 19 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 13 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 5 and below it on 8.
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MarShawn Lloyd · 2026 season16 calls from 11 pundits between 1 and 2. Derek Brown said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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Who this take is about
17 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Positional FinishesJared GoffDetroit LionsSep 7, 2026
Jared Goff to finish top 13 at his position, by fantasy points
“I have him at QB 13 as well, sir.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsShedeur SandersSep 7, 2026
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
“I would pick up sugar Sanders... I think he'll be starting week three.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Christian Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
“those guys are the clear wide receiver ones in their offenses”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsD'Andre SwiftSep 7, 2026
D'Andre Swift to be 1st on the depth chart
“Swift is still the lead back. Like, unquestionable.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesBijan RobinsonSep 7, 2026
Bijan Robinson to finish top 2 at his position, by fantasy points
“Now, have I moved Bajon Robinson out of RB2 spot? No”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy RankingsSep 7, 2026
“I'm not moving a Kenneth Walker down... right now, he still is my 13th overall player.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Parker Washington to be 1st on the depth chart
“Christian Watson versus Parker Washington, where I'm like, those guys are the clear wide receiver ones in their offenses.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Tyler Allgeier to finish top 49 at his position, by fantasy points
“I've got Tyler Algier at RB49.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Oronde Gadsden II to be 3rd on the depth chart
“I would drop Ronde. I think he's gonna be tight end three in that rotation, man.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jameson Williams to finish top 30 at his position, by fantasy points
“I do him as a wide receiver 3, but I'm at wide receiver 30.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesJahmyr GibbsSep 7, 2026
Jahmyr Gibbs to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points
“He was my RB1. I've moved Gibbs to the top spot now.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesTravis KelceSep 7, 2026
Travis Kelce to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“He's a top 12 tight end dude and if he scores touchdowns he's gonna be top five top six this year”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
MarShawn Lloyd to be 1st on the depth chart
“He's got talent. He's the clear RB one.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Charlie Kolar to be 1st on the depth chart
“I think Charlie Kohler is going to be their starting tight end and lead the Chargers in routes and targets at the tight end position.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDeshaun WatsonSep 7, 2026
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
“I think that they put Deshaun Watson in as a starter to fail in week one, week two”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy RankingsSep 7, 2026
“Puka remains and has been my third overall player.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
MarShawn Lloyd to finish top 26 at his position, by fantasy points
“just for clarity with everybody, I have Marshawn Lloyd at RB26”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Jacksonville JaguarsClose · 50Simms 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 · Detroit LionsHit · 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.
- Chris LongGame Outcome Picks · Detroit LionsHit · 100Long 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.
- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · Detroit LionsHit · 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.
- Steven RuizGame Outcome Picks · Detroit LionsHit · 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.
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Green Bay PackersMiss · 10Simms picked the Packers to beat the Falcons in the Thursday night game by a low score, expecting a defensive struggle.
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- Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls · Jonah ColemanMiss · 0In his Week 3 waiver column, Fitzmaurice makes several depth-chart calls around injuries: Jonah Coleman leading Denver's backfield, Marcus Mariota taking over in Washington, Michael Penix Jr. starting once healthy, and Malik Washington serving as Miami's top receiver, plus availability expectations for Detroit's injured safeties.
- Fox SportsDepth Chart Calls · Michael Penix Jr.Hit · 100Fox Sports states that a healthy Tua Tagovailoa will serve as Atlanta's backup quarterback in Week 3, with Michael Penix Jr. handling the starting duties against Green Bay.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bradley LockerDepth Chart Calls · Carson WentzHit · 100PFF's unsigned adjusted power rankings after Week 1 of the 2026 season place the Bills first, the Rams second and the Dolphins last, with notes on quarterback situations in Seattle, Minnesota and Cleveland.
- Tyler SullivanDepth Chart Calls · Michael Penix Jr.Miss · 0In a Week 1 recap with no named byline, CBS Sports suggested Michael Penix Jr. would take over as Atlanta's Week 2 starter if healthy, called Ashton Jeanty's sophomore breakout imminent, and warned readers not to overlook San Francisco as NFC West winners.