# Nathan Jahnke: PFF's preseason fantasy recap makes a series of depth-chart, roster and usage projections based on final-week preseason snap counts, including Ja'Kobi Lane locking down the Ravens' third receiver role, Luke McCaffrey's roster spot being in danger, Kyle Pitts facing reduced 12-personnel usage, Kendre Miller as the Saints' RB2 and Emmett Johnson as the Chiefs' backup running back. **Claimed:** Aug 28, 2026 **Pundit:** Nathan Jahnke — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nathan-jahnke **Outlet:** Pro Football Focus — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/pro-football-focus **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.pff.com/news/2026-nfl-preseason-week-3-recap-immediate-fantasy-football-takeaways-from-fridays-games/ 39 checkable claims — 21 roster spot calls, 17 depth chart calls and 1 trade and signing call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call. It names 53 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 15 of 39 have settled so far, averaging 73.3 out of 100, against 86.7 for a naive guess at the same calls. Of the 11 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 5 and below it on 6. > This included Lane, giving even more evidence that Lane will be the third wide receiver in 11 personnel this season. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Van Jefferson to be cut** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Van Jefferson, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kendre Miller to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kendre Miller, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Mitchell Tinsley to be cut** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Mitchell Tinsley, Cincinnati Bengals - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Devin Duvernay to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Devin Duvernay, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Elijah Sarratt to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Elijah Sarratt, Baltimore Ravens - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Carson Wentz to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Carson Wentz, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Feleipe Franks to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Feleipe Franks, Carolina Panthers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Brycen Tremayne to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Brycen Tremayne, Carolina Panthers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Brashard Smith to be cut** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Brashard Smith, Kansas City Chiefs - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Bo Melton to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Bo Melton, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Ja'Tavion Sanders to be cut** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ja'Tavion Sanders, Carolina Panthers - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Luke McCaffrey to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tahj Brooks to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tahj Brooks, Cincinnati Bengals - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jonathan Mingo to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jonathan Mingo, Dallas Cowboys - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Reggie Virgil to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Reggie Virgil, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Dohnte Meyers to be 5th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Dohnte Meyers, Cincinnati Bengals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Trevor Etienne to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Trevor Etienne, Carolina Panthers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Elijah Arroyo to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Elijah Arroyo, Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tahj Brooks to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Tahj Brooks, Cincinnati Bengals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Malik Davis to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Malik Davis, Dallas Cowboys - Verdict: not settled yet - **Myles Price to be 4th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Myles Price, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet - **Emmanuel Henderson to be 8th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Emmanuel Henderson, Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: not settled yet - **Ja'Kobi Lane to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Ja'Kobi Lane, Baltimore Ravens - Verdict: not settled yet - **Noah Fant to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Noah Fant, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Sean Tucker to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Sean Tucker, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Pat Bryant to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Pat Bryant, Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet - **Ameer Abdullah — “Jacksonville will keep four running backs”** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ameer Abdullah, Jacksonville Jaguars - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kevin Coleman to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Kevin Coleman, Miami Dolphins - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kendre Miller to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Kendre Miller, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Phil Mafah to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Phil Mafah, Dallas Cowboys - Verdict: not settled yet - **Colbie Young to be 4th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Colbie Young, Cincinnati Bengals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Justin Joly to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Justin Joly, Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet - **Charlie Jones to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Charlie Jones, Cincinnati Bengals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Malik Washington to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Malik Washington, Miami Dolphins - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jalen Reagor to be cut** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jalen Reagor, Miami Dolphins - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tyler Badie to be 4th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Tyler Badie, Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet - **Emmett Johnson to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Emmett Johnson, Kansas City Chiefs - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jonnu Smith to move to Green Bay Packers** - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Jonnu Smith, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tyrone Tracy Jr. to be 4th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Tyrone Tracy Jr., New York Giants - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Van Jefferson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/van-jefferson - Washington Commanders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/commanders - Kendre Miller — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kendre-miller - New Orleans Saints — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/saints - Mitchell Tinsley — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/mitchell-tinsley - Cincinnati Bengals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bengals - Devin Duvernay — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/devin-duvernay - Arizona Cardinals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cardinals - Elijah Sarratt — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/elijah-sarratt - Baltimore Ravens — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/ravens - Carson Wentz — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/carson-wentz - Minnesota Vikings — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/vikings - Feleipe Franks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/feleipe-franks - Carolina Panthers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/panthers - Brycen Tremayne — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/brycen-tremayne - Brashard Smith — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/brashard-smith - Kansas City Chiefs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chiefs - Bo Melton — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bo-melton - Green Bay Packers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/packers - Ja'Tavion Sanders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ja-tavion-sanders - Luke McCaffrey — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/luke-mccaffrey - Tahj Brooks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tahj-brooks - Jonathan Mingo — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jonathan-mingo - Dallas Cowboys — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cowboys - Reggie Virgil — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/reggie-virgil - Dohnte Meyers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dohnte-meyers - Trevor Etienne — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/trevor-etienne - Elijah Arroyo — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/elijah-arroyo - Seattle Seahawks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/seahawks - Malik Davis — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/malik-davis - Myles Price — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/myles-price - Emmanuel Henderson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/emmanuel-henderson - Ja'Kobi Lane — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ja-kobi-lane - Noah Fant — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/noah-fant - Sean Tucker — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/sean-tucker - Tampa Bay Buccaneers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/buccaneers - Pat Bryant — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/pat-bryant - Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/broncos - Ameer Abdullah — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ameer-abdullah - Jacksonville Jaguars — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jaguars - Kevin Coleman — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kevin-coleman - Miami Dolphins — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/dolphins - Phil Mafah — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/phil-mafah - Colbie Young — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/colbie-young - Justin Joly — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/justin-joly - Charlie Jones — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/charlie-jones - Malik Washington — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/malik-washington - Jalen Reagor — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jalen-reagor - Tyler Badie — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyler-badie - Emmett Johnson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/emmett-johnson - Jonnu Smith — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jonnu-smith - Tyrone Tracy Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyrone-tracy-jr - New York Giants — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/giants ## What others said about the same people - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman expects Sean Fresch Jr. to clear waivers and return to the Broncos' practice squad, sees Riley Moss back from concussion for the Week 11 game at Las Vegas, and projects newly acquired Daiyan Henley to begin as the third inside linebacker behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad before likely moving into a starting role. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/978f775c-5611-4514-ad2f-b35a6eac0402 (scored 0) - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman writes that Riley Moss may sit out the preseason finale against Minnesota but should be available for the Week 1 opener at Kansas City; they also suggest undrafted corners Sean Fresch Jr. and Brent Austin are being evaluated for practice squad spots. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c8c47b8-6041-4282-8d21-d21741d8f11b (scored 0) - 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) - Sam Monson on New York Giants: Monson picked every Week 10 game, taking the Giants, Lions, Packers, Panthers, Colts, Texans, Bills, Chiefs, Jaguars, Seahawks, Rams, Cowboys, Bengals and Ravens, and also suggested the Chargers' only likely wins the rest of the way come against the Jets and Dolphins. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f4cb7a1e-1380-4f08-b39b-1432b97db846 (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) ## More roster spot calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Parker Hurley on Khalid Kareem: Hurley predicts the 49ers will release Khalil Kareem when Nate Hobbs is activated and cut Brandin Cooks when C.J. West returns, while arguing Sebastian Valdez won't be the one let go and no cornerback will be cut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5a729417-69ee-493a-9bec-d905fd1a7082 (scored 0) - Christian Booher on Anthony Lucas: Booher previews the Lions' Week 9 trip to Miami, predicting Derrick Barnes takes over as the green-dot linebacker in Jack Campbell's absence, Juice Scruggs starts at center, and boldly forecasting Detroit's first defensive touchdown of the season on an Aidan Hutchinson strip-sack recovered and returned by Barnes. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/228a7c0e-608b-4043-a8fa-eb3f8b2c4ce8 (scored 0) - Mike Moraitis on Salvon Ahmed: Moraitis expects D'Andre Swift's workload to spike while Kyle Monangai is out, with a floor of 20 touches a game that could push them into RB1 range temporarily; they also expect Roschon Johnson to be the RB3 and primary beneficiary behind Swift, with both Johnson and Salvon Ahmed making Chicago's roster. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f6b63728-e909-4714-a0d4-48f3c36b498b (scored 100) - Ethan Hurwitz on Marcus Bryant: Hurwitz gives their latest 53-man roster projection for the Patriots after the preseason opener, naming who makes the team at each position and slotting rookie Jam Miller as RB3, Karon Prunty as CB4 and Kindle Vildor as CB5. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a6794a5b-800b-4a37-8d2c-40bd94238106 (scored 100) - Gene Chamberlain on Stephen Carlson: With Cole Kmet headed to season-ending injured reserve, Chamberlain expects the Bears to fill the tight end void internally rather than trading, naming practice squad veteran Stephen Carlson as the likely promotion to the active roster. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/4d7d29c5-df54-4185-99f6-c8753418448a (scored 0) - Pete Martuneac on Stephen Carlson: Martuneac expects Cole Kmet to miss extended time, pushing rookie Sam Roush into the Bears' TE2 role, and if Roush keeps struggling they predict Chicago will call up practice-squad veteran Stephen Carlson to take over as TE2. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7fa7c5da-7834-4cee-8ea5-b739f71f9786 (scored 0) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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