Nathan Jahnke· Aug 16, 2026
An unsigned PFF preseason snap-count review that draws depth-chart, roster-spot and fantasy conclusions from the first week of preseason games — naming starters and backups across nearly every team, flagging sleepers such as Keaton Mitchell, Tyjae Spears, Jahan Dotson and Greg Dulcich, and fading players like Mike Gesicki, Pat Freiermuth, Gunnar Helm and Cam Skattebo.
“Love started this game, suggesting he is already ahead of Allgeier on the depth chart.”
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30 checkable claims — 25 depth chart calls, 4 roster spot calls and 1 positional finishe — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 50 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
1 of 30 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Of the 20 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 6 and below it on 14.
Where this call stands in the room
Jonah Coleman · 2026 season3 calls from 3 pundits between 1 and 3. Nathan Jahnke said 3. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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Who this take is about
- Antonio Williams
- Washington Commanders
- Tanner Koziol
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Breece Hall
- New York Jets
- Kenneth Walker III
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Omar Cooper
- Isaac TeSlaa
- Detroit Lions
- Emari Demercado
- Odell Beckham Jr.
- New York Giants
- Jonah Coleman
- Denver Broncos
- Oscar Delp
- New Orleans Saints
- Cedrick Wilson Jr.
- Kaleb Johnson
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Marquise Brown
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Andrew Ogletree
- Indianapolis Colts
- Greg Dortch
- Jaydon Blue
- Dallas Cowboys
- Mike Washington
- Las Vegas Raiders
- DeMario Douglas
- New England Patriots
- Marlin Klein
- Houston Texans
- Jarquez Hunter
- Los Angeles Rams
- Jahan Dotson
- Atlanta Falcons
- Eli Stowers
- Jeremiyah Love
- Arizona Cardinals
- Javonte Williams
- Kimani Vidal
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Braxton Berrios
- Nate Boerkircher
- Keaton Mitchell
- AJ Barner
- Seattle Seahawks
- Jam Miller
30 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.
Antonio Williams to make the roster
“There is still plenty of time for Williams to move up the depth chart, and he appears likely to make the roster, but his early-season playing time could be limited.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 200
- player:
- Antonio Williams
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- 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
Tanner Koziol to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol have already worked their way to second and third on the depth chart.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesBreece HallNew York JetsAug 16, 2026
Breece Hall to finish RB2 (13–24) at his position, by fantasy points
“Hall enters the season as a high-end RB2 with a path to RB1 production if the Jets’ offense exceeds expectations.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kenneth Walker III to be 1st on the depth chart
“Walker is undoubtedly the lead back who will see a high percentage of snaps.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsOmar CooperNew York JetsAug 16, 2026
Omar Cooper to be 4th on the depth chart
“Omar Cooper Jr. doesn’t play with the starters: New York’s rookie wide receiver appears to be fourth on the depth chart.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsIsaac TeSlaaDetroit LionsAug 16, 2026
Isaac TeSlaa to be 3rd on the depth chart
“While TeSlaa is still the clear favorite for the third receiving spot”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Emari Demercado to be 4th on the depth chart
“This would suggest that Demercado is a distant fourth on the depth chart.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Odell Beckham Jr. to be 6th on the depth chart
“That suggests Beckham and Berrios are no higher than sixth on the depth chart at this point.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJonah ColemanDenver BroncosAug 16, 2026
Jonah Coleman to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Jonah Coleman is already third on the depth chart... it did provide evidence that Coleman is already ahead of both McLaughlin and Badie”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsOscar DelpNew Orleans SaintsAug 16, 2026
Oscar Delp to be 2nd on the depth chart
“This suggests Delp will be a direct backup to Johnson, while Fant will likely join Johnson in 12 personnel.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsCedrick Wilson Jr.Detroit LionsAug 16, 2026
Cedrick Wilson Jr. to make the roster
“Both Wilson and Dortch stopped playing at the end of the first quarter, making it seem like their roster spots are secure.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kaleb Johnson to make the roster
“playing well behind both Travis Homer and Lew Nichols, making it seem very unlikely Johnson makes the 53-man roster”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Marquise Brown to be 4th on the depth chart
“Free-agent addition Hollywood Brown played on the first two drives before leaving ahead of the rest of the Eagles’ starters, providing further evidence that he is fourth on the wide receiver depth chart.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Andrew Ogletree to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Drew Ogletree only played on the first drive with the starters for Indianapolis, suggesting he is locked in to the third tight end spot.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsGreg DortchDetroit LionsAug 16, 2026
Greg Dortch to make the roster
“Both Wilson and Dortch stopped playing at the end of the first quarter, making it seem like their roster spots are secure.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJaydon BlueDallas CowboysAug 16, 2026
Jaydon Blue to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Jaydon Blue appears locked into the backup running back role: Blue dominated the first-half snaps, suggesting the No. 2 job is his to lose.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Mike Washington to be 2nd on the depth chart
“it did help confirm that Washington is the No. 2 running back on the depth chart”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
DeMario Douglas to be 3rd on the depth chart
“This suggests that Douglas is the clear third wide receiver on the depth chart.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsMarlin KleinHouston TexansAug 16, 2026
Marlin Klein to be 2nd on the depth chart
“for now, it appears Klein could start the season as the second tight end”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJarquez HunterLos Angeles RamsAug 16, 2026
Jarquez Hunter to be 4th on the depth chart
“2025 fourth-round running back Jarquez Hunter remains fourth on the depth chart, and he appears to be a distant fourth”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJahan DotsonAtlanta FalconsAug 16, 2026
Jahan Dotson to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Jahan Dotson is the Falcons’ second wide receiver: The former Philadelphia Eagles receiver played 100% of the snaps with the starters.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsEli StowersPhiladelphia EaglesAug 16, 2026
Eli Stowers to be 4th on the depth chart
“Eli Stowers starts fourth on the depth chart: Stowers appears unlikely to make a significant impact as a rookie.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJeremiyah LoveArizona CardinalsAug 16, 2026
Jeremiyah Love to be 1st on the depth chart
“Love started this game, suggesting he is already ahead of Allgeier on the depth chart.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJavonte WilliamsDallas CowboysAug 16, 2026
Javonte Williams to be 1st on the depth chart
“Williams remains the unquestioned starter, but Blue appears to have established himself as his primary handcuff.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kimani Vidal to be 3rd on the depth chart
“The fact that Mitchell didn’t play while Vidal did suggests Vidal is a clear third on the depth chart.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsBraxton BerriosNew York GiantsAug 16, 2026
Braxton Berrios to be 6th on the depth chart
“That suggests Beckham and Berrios are no higher than sixth on the depth chart at this point.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Nate Boerkircher to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol have already worked their way to second and third on the depth chart.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Keaton Mitchell to be 2nd on the depth chart
“While Mitchell and Vidal appeared to be in a competition for the second running back spot, Mitchell appears to be in second.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsAJ BarnerSeattle SeahawksAug 16, 2026
AJ Barner to be 1st on the depth chart
“AJ Barner won the starting tight end job last season and remains firmly atop the depth chart, leaving Arroyo in a backup role.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJam MillerNew England PatriotsAug 16, 2026
Jam Miller to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Seventh-round rookie Jam Miller appears to be the favorite for the third receiver role.”
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 · Los Angeles RamsMiss · 0Long 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.
- Steven RuizGame Outcome Picks · Las Vegas RaidersHit · 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.
- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · Detroit LionsHit · 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.
- Sam MonsonGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksMiss · 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.
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