Shorentology

Bench

Sorted by this week's projection. A bench player tagged as a close call is within 2 points of the starter named.

• WRLuther Burden IIIWR · CHI · vs NYJ7.1 proj
  Sun Oct 04 12:55 PM EDT
  27 podcast takes

  • He was heavily involved in the passing game, catching many check-downs.Christopher Harris · Harris Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:00:45 · 2026-09-29 · usage
  • There is concern regarding his lack of full-time utilization and snap share.Mike Wright · The Fantasy Footballers · 00:59:10 · 2026-09-21 · usage
  • He saw 11 targets last week and is clearly a focal point in the offense, providing high-volume opportunities.Daniel · ESPN Fantasy Focus Football · 00:56:50 · 2026-09-30
  • He is a high-upside WR2/3 with elite usage, including a high target share and route share.Hayden · Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden · 00:10:30 · 2026-09-30
  • Hasn't produced despite opportunities; facing a tough Eagles matchup with poor quarterback play.Andrew Erickson · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:37:56 · 2026-09-24
  • Not starting him against the Eagles with Case Keenum; concerned about declining snap shares.Pat Fitz Morris · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:40:17 · 2026-09-24
  • He has been a bust so far, failing to produce significant yardage.Liz Loza · ESPN Fantasy Focus Football · 00:09:17 · 2026-09-21
  • Drafted him late in the offseason after his ADP stabilized; high offseason hype.Mike · ESPN Fantasy Focus Football · 00:29:27 · 2026-09-30
  • His efficiency is low and he faces a difficult matchup against the Jets.Mike · ESPN Fantasy Focus Football · 00:55:34 · 2026-09-30
  • High target per route run rate on quick throws; numbers should follow if the QB plays on time.Dave · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:53:33 · 2026-09-29
  • He is the most reliable skill player for the Bears and should be in most lineups.Field Minister Yates · ESPN Fantasy Focus Football · 00:10:46 · 2026-09-29
  • He is a preferred choice for a flex spot alongside Emmett Johnson.Adam · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:26:56 · 2026-09-26
  • Usage is confusing and he has played fewer snaps than some other options recently.Pat Fitzmorris · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 01:11:49 · 2026-09-26
  • Data shows he is frequently a first read in the offense and possesses good separation metrics.JJ · The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:15:39 · 2026-09-26
  • He is viewed as the best receiver for the Bears.Jamie · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:49:25 · 2026-09-25
  • He has been a disappointment thus far for the Bears' offense.Chris Welsh · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:44:11 · 2026-09-25
  • He maintains a high target share and high expected fantasy points despite the offense's struggles.JJ Zacharisa · The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:04:40 · 2026-09-25
  • Poor matchup against the Eagles and a struggling quarterback situation.Heath · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:12:04 · 2026-09-24
  • High upside player whose value is currently low because of the team's recent offensive struggles.SPEAKER_07 · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:15:36 · 2026-09-23
  • He has not met expectations so far, though his lack of production might be due to conditioning issues after missing camp.JJ Zachary · The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:01:29 · 2026-09-23
  • He is seeing limited route participation and is not playing the slot role as much as expected.Matt · Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden · 00:45:28 · 2026-09-23
  • He saw a 20% target share and led the team in targets, making him a good buy-low candidate despite low yardage.Adam Levitan · Establish The Run Fantasy Football · 00:05:43 · 2026-09-22
  • Considered a flex option at best.Heath Cummings · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:03:56 · 2026-09-27
  • Comps suggest he will likely perform exactly at his current ADP expectation.JJ · The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:43:44 · 2026-09-26
  • He is a potential number three receiver option for the Bears.Jamie · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:23:54 · 2026-09-25
  • He is not a lineup lock and players should look for better options given the quarterback situation.Daniel Dopp · ESPN Fantasy Focus Football · 00:57:24 · 2026-09-25
  • He is dealing with lingering injury issues from training camp and his skill set overlaps with Raymond.Matt · Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden · 00:11:20 · 2026-09-21
• KAndres BorregalesK · NE · vs BUF6.88 proxy
  Sun Oct 04 12:55 PM EDT
• RBQuinshon Judkinsprojections 5.4–7.8 across sourcesRB · CLE · vs PIT6.8 proj
  Thu Oct 01 08:10 PM EDT
  37 podcast takes

  • He is becoming much more involved in the passing game.Andy Holloway · The Fantasy Footballers · 00:55:17 · 2026-09-21 · usage
  • The team is shifting away from running him up the middle and instead using him in the screen game.Chris · Harris Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:22:41 · 2026-09-22 · usage
  • He is currently among the worst starting running backs in terms of efficiency metrics like yards before contact and success rate.Andy Holloway · The Fantasy Footballers · 00:47:00 · 2026-09-30
  • One of the worst fifth-round picks; lacks explosiveness and is limited by a poor offensive line.Josh · Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden · 01:29:13 · 2026-09-30
  • He has struggled with efficiency and low yards per carry since early in the season.Adam Levitan · Establish The Run Fantasy Football · 01:12:15 · 2026-09-29
  • Expected to see high rushing volume (15-17 attempts) against a Carolina defense that allows significant yards on the ground.Chris Welsh · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:05:00 · 2026-09-26
  • Predicted to rush for over 100 yards against the Panthers' atrocious run defense.Andrew Erickson · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:51:53 · 2026-09-25
  • This is a prime week to try to acquire him.Chris Welsh · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:21:45 · 2026-09-25
  • Expects a massive rushing performance due to Carolina's poor run defense and anticipates him smashing his rushing yardage over.Andrew Erickson · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:31:22 · 2026-09-25
  • Getting significant touches; expects a breakout once he hits the 15 PPR point range.Dave · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:08:35 · 2026-09-30
  • He is a high-end flex play and the best flex option in this game, even ahead of Metcalf in full PPR.Heath · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:36:37 · 2026-09-30
  • Low efficiency and poor success rates make him unlikely to be fantasy relevant in close games.Josh · Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden · 00:53:49 · 2026-09-30
  • High usage floor makes him a viable flex play in half PPR despite efficiency issues.Hayden · Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden · 00:53:49 · 2026-09-30
  • He has struggled with low yardage per carry and lacks touchdown opportunities despite high volume.Michael Lester Clay Jr. · ESPN Fantasy Focus Football · 01:02:42 · 2026-09-29
  • If Judkins has a big game due to a favorable matchup, sell him immediately for an upgrade at WR.Jamie · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:48:26 · 2026-09-26
  • Adam suggests taking a chance on Judkins as a potential game-changer compared to receivers like Thomas.Adam · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 01:03:12 · 2026-09-26
  • Expected to have a breakout game in Week 3 against Carolina.Field Jates · ESPN Fantasy Focus Football · 01:02:28 · 2026-09-25
  • Inefficient runner with very low yards before contact due to poor offensive line play; volume is not offsetting the lack of explosiveness.Jake Seely · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:29:14 · 2026-09-25
  • Consensus pick due to a guaranteed role and a favorable matchup against a Panthers defense that struggles against the run.Pat Fitz Morris · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:31:11 · 2026-09-25
  • He is involved in the passing game, which is very encouraging for his value.Heath · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:40:30 · 2026-09-24
  • Playing nearly 70% of snaps; a good matchup against Carolina makes him a high-end lineup lot candidate.Daniel Dopp · ESPN Fantasy Focus Football · 00:19:14 · 2026-09-24
  • Viewed as a good buy for managers needing depth.Seth · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:13:37 · 2026-09-24
  • He is a buy low candidate because he is currently very cheap.Seth · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:40:15 · 2026-09-24
  • Increased involvement in the passing game makes him a viable high-priced option against Carolina.Jake Trowbridge · Harris Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:53:49 · 2026-09-24
  • High worry due to low efficiency and lack of points despite favorable game scripts.Dave · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:59:40 · 2026-09-23
  • He faces a Carolina defense that has allowed massive yardage to running backs; this is a prime opportunity for a breakout.Mike · ESPN Fantasy Focus Football · 00:36:38 · 2026-09-23
  • Expected to have a breakout game against a weak Panthers defense; has a bell-cow role and better passing involvement than Hampton.Andrew Erickson · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:33:13 · 2026-09-23
  • His third-down snap share is increasing, which could boost his value if the Browns use him more in neutral scripts.JJ Zachary · The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:01:29 · 2026-09-23
  • Despite high snap counts, his success rate is abysmal due to poor offensive line play.Josh · Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden · 01:41:14 · 2026-09-23
  • He faces a Carolina defense allowing massive yards per attempt, making him a potential shock performer this week.Josh · Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden · 01:01:03 · 2026-09-23
  • He is a flex-level start because he has shown ability to catch passes even in negative game scripts.Hayden · Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden · 01:01:56 · 2026-09-23
  • A sneaky buy-low due to poor early matchups and a struggling offensive line; his target share is increasing and he faces a weak Panthers defense.Andrew Erickson · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:15:16 · 2026-09-22
  • While he had some catches, he did absolutely nothing on the ground.Matt · Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden · 01:14:26 · 2026-09-21
  • Considered a low-end RB2; touchdowns should eventually arrive, but he isn't a high-ceiling play.Jamie · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:49:57 · 2026-09-28
  • He is getting plenty of carries and touches, though he didn't look particularly special in this matchup.Hayden · Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden · 01:09:43 · 2026-09-28
  • The host hasn't seen the explosive playmaking ability from last year and is skeptical of his current usage.Host · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:49:34 · 2026-09-26
  • Hard to rely on him for consistent catches, though his increased third-down usage is an encouraging sign.Dave Richard · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:49:10 · 2026-09-21
• DSTJaguarsDST · JAX · vs CIN6.21 proxy
  Sun Oct 04 12:55 PM EDT
• WRCarnell Tateclose call vs Jalen Coker, Luther Burden III (1.65 pts)projections 4.7–6.9 across sourcesWR · TEN · vs BAL5.7 proj
  Sun Oct 04 12:55 PM EDT
  10 podcast takes

  • His six catches for 58 yards were not spectacular, but he is establishing himself as their primary target.SPEAKER_06 · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 01:03:07 · 2026-09-28 · usage
  • He is a top-five rookie receiver by target share and is worth a low-cost buy based on talent alone.Ryan Warmly · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:41:42 · 2026-09-30
  • The Titans offense is not good, making him a potential sell candidate despite his rookie status.Ryan Warmly · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:43:22 · 2026-09-30
  • High target share among rookies; he is a good stash/trade target if you can acquire him for a bench player.JJ Zacharisa · The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:08:15 · 2026-09-30
  • High upside against a poor Giants secondary, even if the floor is low.Jake Seely · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:53:54 · 2026-09-25
  • His peripherals are strong with high route and target shares, suggesting he is just working through growing pains.JJ Zacharisa · The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:04:20 · 2026-09-25
  • A bench candidate this week due to bad weather and a lack of deep targets.Mike Wright · The Fantasy Footballers · 00:58:05 · 2026-09-24
  • Lacks the production and big-play ability expected of a top-four pick.Adam Levitan · Establish The Run Fantasy Football · 01:34:40 · 2026-09-22
  • Despite leading the team in target share, his production has not yet taken off.Andy Holloway · The Fantasy Footballers · 01:07:03 · 2026-09-21
  • Likely to be the team's best receiver eventually, though he isn't getting high-quality targets yet.Hayden · Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden · 01:29:51 · 2026-09-21
• RBRachaad Whiteclose call vs Quinshon Judkins (1.98 pts)projections 3.3–5.5 across sourcesRB · WAS · vs IND · questionable4.8 proj
  Sun Oct 04 09:25 AM EDT
  30 podcast takes

  • He is a high-priority add due to his significant involvement in the passing game.Jamie · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:46:05 · 2026-09-22 · waiver-target
  • He has been playing through a shoulder injury.Hayden · Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden · 01:04:47 · 2026-09-30 · injury
  • He is officially listed as a non-participant in practice due to a shoulder injury.Josh · Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden · 00:46:44 · 2026-09-30 · injury
  • He injured his shoulder and did not return to the game.Jason Moore · The Fantasy Footballers · 00:21:24 · 2026-09-28 · injury
  • Expected to see increased involvement in the passing game if his team needs to play catch-up.Jake Seely · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:44:24 · 2026-09-25 · usage
  • The best running back option available in shallow leagues.Host · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 01:02:53 · 2026-09-22 · waiver-target
  • He is more explosive than Coleman and showed significant receiving upside when the team was playing from behind.Daniel Dobb · ESPN Fantasy Focus Football · 00:33:21 · 2026-09-22 · waiver-target
  • He has been seeing significant snaps inside the five-yard line and in hurry-up situations.SPEAKER_07 · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:38:59 · 2026-09-21 · usage
  • Dealing with a shoulder injury and receiving treatment.Andy Holloway · The Fantasy Footballers · 00:10:38 · 2026-09-30 · injury
  • Left the game with a shoulder injury but returned and played through it.Christopher Harris · Harris Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:15:08 · 2026-09-29 · injury
  • Part of a committee backfield that will require monitoring.Jake Seely · Harris Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:49:39 · 2026-09-29 · usage
  • Strong play for over 2.5 receptions due to high snap share on third downs and Seattle's tendency to allow targets to RBs in the passing game.Andrew Erickson · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:08:30 · 2026-09-26
  • He is a strong flex play in PPR because Seattle's defense allows high volume in targets and receptions to running backs.Andrew Erickson · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:46:53 · 2026-09-23
  • He could be a valuable piece to acquire if Baker Mayfield returns to health later in the season.John Daigle · Establish The Run Fantasy Football · 00:07:00 · 2026-09-30
  • The speaker would start Kyle Manongay over him.Heath Cummings · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:11:22 · 2026-09-27
  • Good sign from his six catches last week and expected game flow.Jamie · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:05:28 · 2026-09-26
  • Adam prefers starting White over Tyjae Spears or Jaylen Wright.Adam · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 01:10:32 · 2026-09-26
  • A strong PPR option because Seattle's defense allows high reception volumes to running backs and the Commanders' coverage structure funnels underneath.Derek Brown · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:46:45 · 2026-09-26
  • He is a borderline RB2 in full PPR due to his ability to make plays in the passing game.Dave · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 01:05:57 · 2026-09-25
  • Preferred over Ja'Koby Merritt because Seattle's defense is vulnerable to running backs in the passing game.Pat Fitz Morris · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:44:04 · 2026-09-25
  • A good flex play in PPR formats as he should be involved in the passing game.Jamie Eisenberg · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:15:11 · 2026-09-24
  • His target share has dropped significantly from 28% to 12%, and his yardage production is concerning.Mike · ESPN Fantasy Focus Football · 00:44:13 · 2026-09-23
  • He should be kept in lineups this week due to a favorable matchup against Miami.Mike · ESPN Fantasy Focus Football · 00:44:56 · 2026-09-23
  • He is seeing limited goal-line work and usage, making it difficult to see a breakout from his current tier.Hayden · Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden · 01:14:11 · 2026-09-23
  • Commanding a high target share in the Commanders' offense, making him a preferred option over Krosky-Meritt.Andrew Erickson · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:38:47 · 2026-09-22
  • Showed more explosive juice than Krosky-Meritt and had several high-quality carries during the two-minute drill.Chris · Harris Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:18:16 · 2026-09-22
  • He is part of a committee but showed good involvement in the passing game with six catches.Liz Loza · ESPN Fantasy Focus Football · 00:03:50 · 2026-09-21
  • Left a game briefly with a shoulder injury; monitoring for long-term implications.Dave · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:31:49 · 2026-09-29
  • His role might decrease as the team looks for more effective rushing options.Dave Richard · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:59:25 · 2026-09-28
  • Mentioned in the context of comparing backfield usage trends.Zain Dhanani · The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:18:30 · 2026-09-25
• QBFernando MendozaQB · LV · vs KC0.1 proj
  Sun Oct 04 04:20 PM EDT

Offensive projections: 68.73 current → 75.88 proposed (Δ 7.15). K/DST excluded. Distance bonuses are provisional expected values; yardage brackets on projected means are estimates.

Quinshon Judkins / Breece Hall: Bench / RB → RB / Bench · expires Thu Oct 01 08:10 PM EDT

Luther Burden III / Mike Evans: Bench / WR-TE → WR-TE / Bench · expires Sun Oct 04 12:55 PM EDT

Josh Allen / Drake Maye: QB / FLEX → FLEX / QB · expires Sun Oct 04 12:55 PM EDT

Close calls

A close call is a starter whose projection beats the best bench alternative for that slot by less than 2 points. The projections cannot separate them; look at news and matchup before trusting the default.

• Luther Burden III over Mike Evans (0.39), Carnell Tate (1.34)
  Luther Burden III — 27 takes across 8 shows (12 positive, 10 negative)
  • He was heavily involved in the passing game, catching many check-downs.Christopher Harris · Harris Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:00:45 · 2026-09-29 · usage
  • There is concern regarding his lack of full-time utilization and snap share.Mike Wright · The Fantasy Footballers · 00:59:10 · 2026-09-21 · usage
  Mike Evans — 34 takes across 7 shows (4 positive, 18 negative)
  • Left the game after taking a hard hit from Buda Baker and did not return.Christopher Harris · Harris Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:23:47 · 2026-09-29 · injury
  • Dealing with a rib injury on top of previous soft tissue issues, which could limit his snap count.Josh · Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden · 00:42:07 · 2026-09-30 · injury
  Carnell Tate — 10 takes across 6 shows (5 positive, 4 negative)
  • His six catches for 58 yards were not spectacular, but he is establishing himself as their primary target.SPEAKER_06 · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 01:03:07 · 2026-09-28 · usage
  • He is a top-five rookie receiver by target share and is worth a low-cost buy based on talent alone.Ryan Warmly · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:41:42 · 2026-09-30
• Jalen Coker over Mike Evans (0.7), Carnell Tate (1.65)
  Jalen Coker — 51 takes across 8 shows (36 positive, 10 negative)
  • He left the game with a quad injury, which is a significant concern for the Panthers' offense.Josh · Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden · 01:11:52 · 2026-09-28 · injury
  • Dealing with a quad injury that will likely cause him to miss one or two weeks.Andrew Erickson · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:04:09 · 2026-09-30 · injury
  Mike Evans — 34 takes across 7 shows (4 positive, 18 negative)
  • Left the game after taking a hard hit from Buda Baker and did not return.Christopher Harris · Harris Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:23:47 · 2026-09-29 · injury
  • Dealing with a rib injury on top of previous soft tissue issues, which could limit his snap count.Josh · Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden · 00:42:07 · 2026-09-30 · injury
  Carnell Tate — 10 takes across 6 shows (5 positive, 4 negative)
  • His six catches for 58 yards were not spectacular, but he is establishing himself as their primary target.SPEAKER_06 · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 01:03:07 · 2026-09-28 · usage
  • He is a top-five rookie receiver by target share and is worth a low-cost buy based on talent alone.Ryan Warmly · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:41:42 · 2026-09-30
• Quinshon Judkins over Rachaad White (1.98)
  Quinshon Judkins — 37 takes across 8 shows (23 positive, 9 negative)
  • He is becoming much more involved in the passing game.Andy Holloway · The Fantasy Footballers · 00:55:17 · 2026-09-21 · usage
  • The team is shifting away from running him up the middle and instead using him in the screen game.Chris · Harris Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:22:41 · 2026-09-22 · usage
  Rachaad White — 30 takes across 8 shows (18 positive, 6 negative)
  • He is a high-priority add due to his significant involvement in the passing game.Jamie · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:46:05 · 2026-09-22 · waiver-target
  • He has been playing through a shoulder injury.Hayden · Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden · 01:04:47 · 2026-09-30 · injury

Sources disagree

Starters where the projection sources differ by more than 2 points. The lineup uses the average; a big gap means at least one source is wrong about this player.

• Josh Allen: Sleeper 18.5 · ESPN 18.7 · CBS 13.6 (spread 5.08)
  • Possible knee contusion; was seen limping in the locker room.Andy Holloway · The Fantasy Footballers · 01:04:48 · 2026-09-28 · injury
  • Despite multiple turnovers and a poor passing performance, his rushing touchdowns ensure he remains a strong fantasy asset.Chris · Harris Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:02:30 · 2026-09-28 · usage
• Kenneth Walker III: Sleeper 18.3 · ESPN 19.3 · CBS 9.7 (spread 9.63)
  • He is the engine of the offense and his running ability prevents safeties from playing down in the box.Chris Harris · Harris Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:35:49 · 2026-09-25 · usage
  • His presence forces defenses to account for him, opening up play-action opportunities for Mahomes.Andy Holloway · The Fantasy Footballers · 00:45:41 · 2026-09-23 · usage
• Jalen Coker: Sleeper 9.9 · ESPN 8.5 · CBS 3.8 (spread 6.06)
  • He left the game with a quad injury, which is a significant concern for the Panthers' offense.Josh · Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden · 01:11:52 · 2026-09-28 · injury
  • Dealing with a quad injury that will likely cause him to miss one or two weeks.Andrew Erickson · FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:04:09 · 2026-09-30 · injury
• Drake Maye: Sleeper 12.9 · ESPN 13.7 · CBS 8.8 (spread 4.91)
  • He is considered a landmine and a risky play for fantasy managers right now.SPEAKER_02 · The Fantasy Footballers · 00:50:50 · 2026-09-29 · drop
  • Poor decision-making, high interception rate, and a lack of open receivers make him a candidate to drop in shallow benches.Dan · CBS Fantasy Football Today · 00:36:15 · 2026-09-28 · drop
• Quinshon Judkins: Sleeper 7.0 · ESPN 7.8 · CBS 5.4 (spread 2.44)
  • He is becoming much more involved in the passing game.Andy Holloway · The Fantasy Footballers · 00:55:17 · 2026-09-21 · usage
  • The team is shifting away from running him up the middle and instead using him in the screen game.Chris · Harris Fantasy Football Podcast · 00:22:41 · 2026-09-22 · usage

What would change the call

The lineup was re-solved under alternative assumptions. Each line names a swap the alternative would make; if a swap appears here, the default is a judgment call rather than a clear edge.

• Using Sleeper projections alone: start Mike Evans instead of Luther Burden III.

Phase 2; timing unverified. not built.

Dated manual FAAB balance missing. Dollar recommendations withheld.

K/DST: manual guidance only; restore legality first. Numerical league valuation is unavailable.

Ownership: 198 players; complete.

Ordinary vacancies: 1. Injured vacancies: 2 (IR/PUP only).

Starts Sunday 2026-09-27. Each entry is a date a decision is due: player locks are five minutes before kickoff (starters in bold, bench in gray), waivers process Tuesday–Saturday nights (cutoff time unverified), and add/drop transactions lock before the first Sunday game (Sun Oct 04 12:55 PM EDT; confirm on CBS). Waiver processing and submission cutoff: timing unverified. Trade deadline: December 14, 2026, 11:59 pm ET.

Computed Thu Oct 01 06:00 AM EDT. Frozen pre-lock projections compared with complete CBS archives. Bias is projected minus actual. Samples below 10 are suppressed. Our roster uses the current roster at this full build.

Cumulative

Sleeper closer than ESPN on 50% of 749 players. 223 ties excluded; 972 paired player-weeks.

Sleeper closer than CBS on 46% of 310 players. 0 ties excluded; 310 paired player-weeks.

Sleeper closer than Consensus on 47% of 750 players. 753 ties excluded; 1503 paired player-weeks.

ESPN closer than CBS on 46% of 310 players. 0 ties excluded; 310 paired player-weeks.

ESPN closer than Consensus on 47% of 752 players. 220 ties excluded; 972 paired player-weeks.

CBS closer than Consensus on 54% of 310 players. 0 ties excluded; 310 paired player-weeks.

Per week

Week 1 · pending

Accuracy pending a complete archive (N=0).

Week 2 · complete

Sleeper closer than ESPN on 49% of 374 players. 106 ties excluded; 480 paired player-weeks.

Sleeper closer than CBS on 49% of 159 players. 0 ties excluded; 159 paired player-weeks.

Sleeper closer than Consensus on 47% of 373 players. 374 ties excluded; 747 paired player-weeks.

ESPN closer than CBS on 50% of 159 players. 0 ties excluded; 159 paired player-weeks.

ESPN closer than Consensus on 47% of 375 players. 105 ties excluded; 480 paired player-weeks.

CBS closer than Consensus on 50% of 159 players. 0 ties excluded; 159 paired player-weeks.

Week 3 · complete

Sleeper closer than ESPN on 51% of 375 players. 117 ties excluded; 492 paired player-weeks.

Sleeper closer than CBS on 44% of 151 players. 0 ties excluded; 151 paired player-weeks.

Sleeper closer than Consensus on 46% of 377 players. 379 ties excluded; 756 paired player-weeks.

ESPN closer than CBS on 42% of 151 players. 0 ties excluded; 151 paired player-weeks.

ESPN closer than Consensus on 46% of 377 players. 115 ties excluded; 492 paired player-weeks.

CBS closer than Consensus on 58% of 151 players. 0 ties excluded; 151 paired player-weeks.

Week 4 · pending

Accuracy pending a complete archive (N=0).

Per position

QB

Sleeper closer than ESPN on 44% of 64 players. 88 ties excluded; 152 paired player-weeks.

Sleeper closer than CBS on 51% of 72 players. 0 ties excluded; 72 paired player-weeks.

Sleeper closer than Consensus on 40% of 67 players. 151 ties excluded; 218 paired player-weeks.

ESPN closer than CBS on 56% of 72 players. 0 ties excluded; 72 paired player-weeks.

ESPN closer than Consensus on 45% of 67 players. 85 ties excluded; 152 paired player-weeks.

CBS closer than Consensus on 44% of 72 players. 0 ties excluded; 72 paired player-weeks.

RB

Sleeper closer than ESPN on 50% of 181 players. 38 ties excluded; 219 paired player-weeks.

Sleeper closer than CBS on 35% of 94 players. 0 ties excluded; 94 paired player-weeks.

Sleeper closer than Consensus on 42% of 180 players. 157 ties excluded; 337 paired player-weeks.

ESPN closer than CBS on 35% of 94 players. 0 ties excluded; 94 paired player-weeks.

ESPN closer than Consensus on 48% of 181 players. 38 ties excluded; 219 paired player-weeks.

CBS closer than Consensus on 64% of 94 players. 0 ties excluded; 94 paired player-weeks.

WR

Sleeper closer than ESPN on 53% of 317 players. 74 ties excluded; 391 paired player-weeks.

Sleeper closer than CBS on 52% of 111 players. 0 ties excluded; 111 paired player-weeks.

Sleeper closer than Consensus on 51% of 316 players. 284 ties excluded; 600 paired player-weeks.

ESPN closer than CBS on 46% of 111 players. 0 ties excluded; 111 paired player-weeks.

ESPN closer than Consensus on 45% of 317 players. 74 ties excluded; 391 paired player-weeks.

CBS closer than Consensus on 53% of 111 players. 0 ties excluded; 111 paired player-weeks.

TE

Sleeper closer than ESPN on 48% of 187 players. 23 ties excluded; 210 paired player-weeks.

Sleeper closer than CBS on 48% of 33 players. 0 ties excluded; 33 paired player-weeks.

Sleeper closer than Consensus on 47% of 187 players. 161 ties excluded; 348 paired player-weeks.

ESPN closer than CBS on 58% of 33 players. 0 ties excluded; 33 paired player-weeks.

ESPN closer than Consensus on 49% of 187 players. 23 ties excluded; 210 paired player-weeks.

CBS closer than Consensus on 48% of 33 players. 0 ties excluded; 33 paired player-weeks.

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Sleeper closer than ESPN on 52% of 21 players. 3 ties excluded; 24 paired player-weeks.

Sleeper closer than CBS on 39% of 23 players. 0 ties excluded; 23 paired player-weeks.

Sleeper closer than Consensus on 43% of 21 players. 3 ties excluded; 24 paired player-weeks.

ESPN closer than CBS on 48% of 23 players. 0 ties excluded; 23 paired player-weeks.

ESPN closer than Consensus on 43% of 21 players. 3 ties excluded; 24 paired player-weeks.

CBS closer than Consensus on 61% of 23 players. 0 ties excluded; 23 paired player-weeks.

Podcast evidence: 4489 takes from 90 episodes across 8 shows in the last 10 days, matched to 12 rostered players. Paraphrases with show, analyst and timestamp; transcripts are not published.

ESPN weekly component projections (projections_espn). Self-check pass rate: 100.0% (564/564).

CBS-only sensitivity unavailable: Missing projection for a starter: Breece Hall

Each chip is one data source the page was built from: the CBS league endpoints (dates, auth, rules, player pool, one roster per team), Sleeper projections and player spine, ESPN schedule and injuries, and three derived checks (ownership, identity, configuration). The number is minutes since that source was fetched; a chip turns red when the source failed or is older than its allowed age.

No unmatched identities in the scoped roster/DST crosswalk.

Waivers, FAAB decisions, ROS valuation, Scout and evidence drawers are outside this build. Build / snapshot de346b10faf54888b375e1ef31146d0e.