Eric Moody· 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. He also flags Makai Lemon and Ladd McConkey as ADP-beaters.
“Dulcich is a sleeper TE you shouldn't overlook, especially in deeper leagues.”
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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 bet.
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.
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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
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Who this take is about
11 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.
- Depth Chart CallsMakai LemonPhiladelphia EaglesAug 12, 2026
Makai Lemon to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Makai Lemon an opportunity to emerge as the Philadelphia Eagles' No. 2 receiver”
Not 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.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsMakai LemonPhiladelphia EaglesAug 12, 2026
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.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsLadd McConkeyLos Angeles ChargersAug 12, 2026
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.”
Not 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”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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.”
Not 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”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsGreg DulcichMiami DolphinsAug 12, 2026
Greg Dulcich to be 1st on the depth chart
“That should give Dulcich a chance to operate as Miami's every-down tight end”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsTerry McLaurinWashington CommandersAug 12, 2026
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.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Terry McLaurin to be 1st on the depth chart
“McLaurin should remain the clear No. 1 option in the passing game”
Not 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”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 100Simms 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 · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 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.
- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · Philadelphia EaglesMiss · 0Tice 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 · Philadelphia EaglesMiss · 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 · Los Angeles ChargersMiss · 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.
- Jake ArthurScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 98Arthur expects a close Chiefs win on Sunday Night Football at Arrowhead, predicting a final score of 27-23 for Kansas City.
More depth chart calls
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- 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.
- 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.