Eric Moody#70 of 87 NFL pundits · Aug 12, 2026
Moody names six-plus players positioned to benefit from vacated opportunity in 2026 fantasy drafts, including Kenneth Walker III as an RB2 with RB1 upside, Terry McLaurin as a WR2 bounce-back, Michael Pittman Jr. leading Pittsburgh in targets and receptions, Bhayshul Tuten leading the Jaguars backfield in touches, Chig Okonkwo taking a bigger role in Washington, and Greg Dulcich as a sleeper tight end. They also flag Makai Lemon and Ladd McConkey as ADP-beaters.
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What Eric Moody said
Dulcich is a sleeper TE you shouldn't overlook, especially in deeper leagues.
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- Fantasy football: Six players who benefit most from vacated targets and touches
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Box score, by kind
HitCloseMissWaiting| Group | Hits | Close | Misses | Waiting | Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positional Finishes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Depth Chart Calls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| Sleeper Calls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| All | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
How each call scored
11 checkable claims — 6 depth chart calls, 3 sleeper calls and 2 positional finishes — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 15 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 7 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 2 and below it on 5.
Each call is scored 0 to 100 against what happened, on its own, by the published methodology. The naive guess is what knowing nothing would have scored on the same calls; the gap, weighted by how hard the call was, is the skill.
Where this call stands in the room
Bhayshul Tuten · 2026 season4 calls from 4 pundits between 1 and 1. Eric Moody said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
Every dot is a call somebody published on the same question. Where the dots land says where this take sits, not whether it is right — nothing here is settled yet. Hover a dot for the name and number; click it to read that take.
Their call against the room
positional finishTheir call against everyone else's, while this is still unsettled.
Positional Finishes2 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Kenneth Walker III to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points
“Walker is firmly on the RB2 radar and has legitimate RB1 upside in Eric Bieniemy's offense.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Michael Pittman to finish top 1 at his position, by receptions
“he's projected to lead the Steelers in targets and receptions”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Depth Chart Calls6 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Terry McLaurin to be 1st on the depth chart
“McLaurin should remain the clear No. 1 option in the passing game”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Chris Rodriguez Jr. could handle short-yardage situations, while LeQuint Allen Jr. might remain the preferred option on passing downs.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Greg Dulcich to be 1st on the depth chart
“That should give Dulcich a chance to operate as Miami's every-down tight end”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Makai Lemon to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Makai Lemon an opportunity to emerge as the Philadelphia Eagles' No. 2 receiver”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Ladd McConkey to be 1st on the depth chart
“rebound as the Los Angeles Chargers' No. 1 receiver”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Bhayshul Tuten to be 1st on the depth chart
“we project him to lead the group in touches”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Sleeper Calls3 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Terry McLaurin to outplay his draft cost (his current ADP)
“McLaurin is a someone you should select often as your WR2 at his current ADP.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Ladd McConkey to outplay his draft cost (his ADP)
“Keenan Allen's departure and Mike McDaniel's arrival give Ladd McConkey a great chance to rebound as the Los Angeles Chargers' No. 1 receiver and outperform his ADP.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Makai Lemon to outplay his draft cost (a favorable average draft position)
“A.J. Brown's departure gives first-round pick Makai Lemon an opportunity to emerge as the Philadelphia Eagles' No. 2 receiver and provide flex value at a favorable average draft position.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Who this take is about
Kenneth Walker III, Kansas City Chiefs, Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders, Michael Pittman, Pittsburgh Steelers, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars, Greg Dulcich, Miami Dolphins, Makai Lemon, Philadelphia Eagles, Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers, Bhayshul Tuten
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Dajani picked seven Week 10 games with final scores, including a Commanders upset of the Giants, Lions over the Patriots in Munich, Chiefs over the Falcons, Packers edging the Vikings, 49ers over the Cowboys, Bengals over the Steelers and Ravens over the Chargers. They also suggested Joe Burrow could win MVP this season.
More depth chart calls
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
Michael Moore · Depth Chart Calls · Shedeur Sanders · Hit 100
In a Week 9 injury roundup, Moore forecast which banged-up fantasy contributors would play or sit: Deshaun Watson, Garrett Wilson, David Montgomery, Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, TreVeyon Henderson and Terrance Ferguson are expected out, while Travis Kelce, Saquon Barkley, Michael Wilson, Christian Watson and Emeka Egbuka should play. They also expect Shedeur Sanders and Drew Lock to start at quarterback.Nic Bodiford · Depth Chart Calls · Joe Fagnano · Hit 100
Previewing Week 9 running game matchups, Bodiford expects Jacksonville to win lopsidedly over a depleted Baltimore team, with Bhayshul Tuten sitting out and Chris Rodriguez taking over as lead back, while Joe Fagnano starts at quarterback for the Ravens. They also view Broncos rookie Jonah Coleman as an RB2 going forward.