# Eric Moody: 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.

**Claimed:** Aug 12, 2026
**Pundit:** Eric Moody — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/eric-moody
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.espn.com/fantasy/football/story/_/id/49401787/espn-nfl-fantasy-football-advice-players-benefit-vacated-targets

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.

> Dulcich is a sleeper TE you shouldn't overlook, especially in deeper leagues.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Kenneth Walker III to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Kenneth Walker III, Kansas City Chiefs
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Terry McLaurin to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Michael Pittman to finish top 1 at his position, by receptions**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Michael Pittman, Pittsburgh Steelers
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Chris Rodriguez Jr. to be 2nd on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Terry McLaurin to outplay his draft cost (his current ADP)**
  - Kind: Sleeper Calls · About: Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Greg Dulcich to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Greg Dulcich, Miami Dolphins
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Makai Lemon to be 2nd on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Makai Lemon, Philadelphia Eagles
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Ladd McConkey to outplay his draft cost (his ADP)**
  - Kind: Sleeper Calls · About: Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Ladd McConkey to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Makai Lemon to outplay his draft cost (a favorable average draft position)**
  - Kind: Sleeper Calls · About: Makai Lemon, Philadelphia Eagles
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Bhayshul Tuten to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Bhayshul Tuten, Jacksonville Jaguars
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Kenneth Walker III — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kenneth-walker-iii
- Kansas City Chiefs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chiefs
- Terry McLaurin — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin
- Washington Commanders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/commanders
- Michael Pittman — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/michael-pittman
- Pittsburgh Steelers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/steelers
- Chris Rodriguez Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chris-rodriguez-jr
- Jacksonville Jaguars — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jaguars
- Greg Dulcich — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/greg-dulcich
- Miami Dolphins — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/dolphins
- Makai Lemon — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/makai-lemon
- Philadelphia Eagles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/eagles
- Ladd McConkey — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ladd-mcconkey
- Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chargers
- Bhayshul Tuten — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bhayshul-tuten

## What others said about the same people

- Chris Clark on Nikko Remigio: Clark expects the Chiefs to bring back exclusive-rights receiver Nico (Remigio) and long snapper James Winchester, to re-sign JuJu Smith-Schuster as a cheap veteran fifth receiver, and not to bring back Hollywood Brown, Josh Dobbs-type depth, Gardner Minshew, Janarius Robinson or Mike Caliendo; they also say the Chiefs will not use a franchise tag and believes Bryan Cook won't return. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/99521265-d5c0-4db1-b2a0-fe77908ea0b3 (scored 0)
- Nate Gosney on Daiyan Henley: After the Broncos rescinded the trade, Gosney expects Daiyan Henley to remain with the Chargers for the rest of the 2026 season, but believes the awkward fallout has effectively killed any chance of them signing a new contract with Los Angeles after the season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/60272861-4ad0-4749-b36a-dcdf09b9213f (scored 0)
- Jordan Dajani on Washington Commanders: Dajani picks the Commanders to edge the Giants 21-20 on Thursday and the Chiefs to beat the Falcons 26-20 in Week 10. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/46f7646f-2c64-4827-a522-67975af79fb6 (scored 95.24)
- Tyler Sullivan on Washington Commanders: Sullivan takes the Commanders 24-21 over the Giants on Thursday night and calls for a Steelers upset of the Bengals, 27-24, in Week 10. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1bb32676-c3b3-4b8e-8a03-b58396cf98bf (scored 100)
- John Breech on Washington Commanders: Breech picks the Commanders to upset the Giants on Thursday night, 24-17, and takes the Texans to beat the Browns 24-16 in Week 10 behind a pass rush that should batter Deshaun Watson. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9fddc8e1-3823-4252-bdd7-f81ef11b1da3 (scored 90.48)
- Jordan Dajani on Washington Commanders: 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e2531f3a-2140-40ac-9831-5ff8224e090f (scored 95.24)

## More depth chart calls

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Jeremy Brener on Drew Lock: Brener picked the Seahawks to beat the Cardinals in Week 9 by a multi-score margin, giving a final score of 27-13, and expressed confidence Seattle would be fine with Drew Lock starting at quarterback. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7eb2d245-63d0-4be0-80ba-3f60197e2b16 (scored 100)
- Jeremy Brener on Jalen Milroe: Brener suggests Seattle may turn to rookie-contract quarterback Jalen Milroe for their first career start in Week 9 against the Cardinals, with Sam Darnold ruled out and Drew Lock dealing with an elbow injury. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/42d1bd81-5e19-456e-9f68-b3b135170ec0 (scored 0)
- Michael Moore on Shedeur Sanders: 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e26319a3-10aa-49a6-a24d-a257521363f0 (scored 100)
- Zachary Pereles on Shedeur Sanders: Pereles writes that if Deshaun Watson can't clear concussion protocol in time, the Browns would likely turn to second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders to start Week 9 against the Saints. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6dad75dd-1818-4a6a-91ea-832f491c2530 (scored 100)
- Nic Bodiford on Joe Fagnano: 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a13b9f29-bb76-4c56-b226-aca74b21f5b7 (scored 100)
- Garrett Podell on Carson Beck: Podell argues the Cardinals have maxed out with Jacoby Brissett and that rookie Carson Beck should be ramped up to replace them as starter, targeting Week 8 at Dallas for Beck's regular-season debut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2f499498-ebbe-41f8-8ea3-41fe96f79432 (scored 0)

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