Nathan Jahnke· Aug 22, 2026
PFF's fantasy football preseason recap projects depth-chart outcomes, roster spots and fantasy value for numerous players across several preseason games, including Chig Okonkwo's expanded role in Washington, Ja'Kobi Lane as Baltimore's WR3, Malachi Fields winning the Giants' starting X job, and Zachariah Branch being a fantasy bust relative to his late-round cost.
“That usage suggests Okonkwo and Bates are well ahead of Sinnott on the depth chart, while Okonkwo is positioned for a significant increase in playing time compared to his tenure in Tennessee.”
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31 checkable claims — 26 depth chart calls, 2 roster spot calls, 2 sleeper calls and 1 fantasy bust call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 39 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
2 of 31 have settled so far, averaging 50 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Of the 23 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 2 and below it on 21.
Where this call stands in the room
Caleb Douglas · 2026 season10 calls from 7 pundits between 1 and 1. Nathan Jahnke said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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Who this take is about
- Laquon Treadwell
- Indianapolis Colts
- Jalen Tolbert
- Miami Dolphins
- Amon-Ra St. Brown
- Detroit Lions
- Jaylen Wright
- Malachi Fields
- New York Giants
- Ray Davis
- Buffalo Bills
- Malik Washington
- Ja'Kobi Lane
- Baltimore Ravens
- Darius Slayton
- Isaiah Bond
- Cleveland Browns
- Devin Singletary
- Jordan Mason
- Minnesota Vikings
- Seth McGowan
- Alec Pierce
- Isaac TeSlaa
- Jameson Williams
- Calvin Austin III
- Terry McLaurin
- Washington Commanders
- Jackson Hawes
- Zachariah Branch
- Atlanta Falcons
- Chig Okonkwo
- Odell Beckham Jr.
- Caleb Douglas
- Stefon Diggs
- Demond Claiborne
- Aaron Jones
- Malik Nabers
- Denzel Boston
- Jaylin Lane
The game in this take
- Dolphins at Raiders 48 calls
31 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.
Laquon Treadwell to make the roster
“Laquon Treadwell locks into a roster spot: Treadwell played only one drive before exiting ahead of the rest of the Colts players who started the game.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- IND
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Laquon Treadwell
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
- Depth Chart CallsJalen TolbertMiami DolphinsAug 22, 2026
Jalen Tolbert to be 1st on the depth chart
“He played two drives before exiting ahead of the rest of the receivers and should be considered the favorite to play Z in 11 personnel in Week 1.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- MIA
- week:
- 1
- skill:
- -200
- player:
- Jalen Tolbert
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he starts
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- reported:
- he did not play that week
- naive slot:
- 5
- settled by:
- weekly snap counts (he took no snap in the game)
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he keeps the job he had last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- Depth Chart CallsAmon-Ra St. BrownDetroit LionsAug 22, 2026
Amon-Ra St. Brown to be 1st on the depth chart
“Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams have been locked into Detroit’s top two wide receiver spots.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJaylen WrightMiami DolphinsAug 22, 2026
Jaylen Wright to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Jaylen Wright remains the RB2 for Miami: Wright has played ahead of Ollie Gordon II for the second straight week.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsMalachi FieldsNew York GiantsAug 22, 2026
Malachi Fields to outplay his draft cost (late-round fantasy target)
“Fields is now a viable late-round fantasy target”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsRay DavisBuffalo BillsAug 22, 2026
Ray Davis to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Davis has been the primary early-down backup to James Cook III”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsMalik WashingtonMiami DolphinsAug 22, 2026
Malik Washington to be 1st on the depth chart
“This week, Washington was one of the few starters who didn’t play, providing further evidence that his starting role is secure.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJa'Kobi LaneBaltimore RavensAug 22, 2026
Ja'Kobi Lane to outplay his draft cost (late-round dart throw)
“Lane is a worthwhile late-round dart throw, and his ADP is likely to rise.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDarius SlaytonNew York GiantsAug 22, 2026
Darius Slayton to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Nabers should start at Z when healthy, with Slayton backing him up and likely starting if Nabers isn’t ready for Week 1.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJa'Kobi LaneBaltimore RavensAug 22, 2026
Ja'Kobi Lane to be 3rd on the depth chart
“More evidence that Ja’Kobi Lane is the Ravens’ WR3: Lane appears poised for a significant role in Baltimore’s offense this season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsIsaiah BondCleveland BrownsAug 22, 2026
Isaiah Bond to be 2nd on the depth chart
“He appears to be the top backup at all three receiver spots”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDevin SingletaryNew York GiantsAug 22, 2026
Devin Singletary to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Singletary and Tracy are likely competing for playing time, and Singletary appears to have the edge. ... That could leave the Giants with a three-man rotation of Skattebo, Harris and Singletary in Week 1.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJordan MasonMinnesota VikingsAug 22, 2026
Jordan Mason to be 2nd on the depth chart
“While Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason were locked into the top two spots”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsSeth McGowanIndianapolis ColtsAug 22, 2026
Seth McGowan to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Rookie Seth McGowan may win the backup running back job by default with Giddens sidelined.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsAlec PierceIndianapolis ColtsAug 22, 2026
Alec Pierce to be 1st on the depth chart
“The Colts’ top four wide receivers appear set when healthy, with Alec Pierce at X, Keenan Allen at Z, Josh Downs in the slot and Ashton Dulin as the top backup.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsIsaac TeSlaaDetroit LionsAug 22, 2026
Isaac TeSlaa to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Isaac TeSlaa is currently penciled in as the Lions' third wide receiver”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJameson WilliamsDetroit LionsAug 22, 2026
Jameson Williams to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams have been locked into Detroit’s top two wide receiver spots.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Calvin Austin III to be 1st on the depth chart
“Austin appears to be the primary slot receiver.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Terry McLaurin to be 1st on the depth chart
“Terry McLaurin leads a crowded receiver room.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJackson HawesBuffalo BillsAug 22, 2026
Jackson Hawes to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Hawes is clearly the third option”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Zachariah Branch to fall short of his draft cost (late-round fantasy picks)
“While several third-round wide receivers are worthy of late-round fantasy picks this year, Branch shouldn’t be one of them because his upside appears limited.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Chig Okonkwo to be 1st on the depth chart
“Chig Okonkwo plays 12 of 14 snaps in the first quarter: Washington’s new lead tight end appears poised for a larger role than he ever had with the Tennessee Titans.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Odell Beckham Jr. to be 2nd on the depth chart
“That usage suggests Fields has won the starting X job, with Beckham as his backup.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsCaleb DouglasMiami DolphinsAug 22, 2026
Caleb Douglas to be 1st on the depth chart
“Douglas played only the first drive before his day ended, similarly solidifying his place among the starters.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Stefon Diggs to be 3rd on the depth chart
“His usage in this game suggests he could again be limited primarily to 11 personnel, which would put a ceiling on his fantasy potential.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Demond Claiborne to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Demond Claiborne locks into the RB3 spot: Claiborne is no longer rotating with Zavier Scott, suggesting he has secured the Vikings’ No. 3 running back job.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsAaron JonesMinnesota VikingsAug 22, 2026
Aaron Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“While Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason were locked into the top two spots”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsMalik NabersNew York GiantsAug 22, 2026
Malik Nabers to be 1st on the depth chart
“Nabers should start at Z when healthy, with Slayton backing him up”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDenzel BostonCleveland BrownsAug 22, 2026
Denzel Boston to be 1st on the depth chart
“Boston has secured Cleveland’s X receiver role after he, Jerry Jeudy and KC Concepcion started the first preseason game.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jaylin Lane to make the roster
“That usage suggests Lane could be the odd man out if Washington keeps only seven wide receivers.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsMalachi FieldsNew York GiantsAug 22, 2026
Malachi Fields to be 1st on the depth chart
“That usage suggests Fields has won the starting X job, with Beckham as his backup.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- Connor RogersGame Outcome Picks · New York GiantsHit · 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 · Buffalo BillsHit · 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 · Baltimore RavensHit · 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.
- Sam MonsonGame Outcome Picks · Minnesota VikingsHit · 100Monson 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.
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