Nathan Jahnke#72 of 87 NFL pundits · 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.
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What Nathan Jahnke said
Love started this game, suggesting he is already ahead of Allgeier on the depth chart.
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- NFL Preseason Week 1 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from every game
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- SaidAug 16
- GradedSep 25
Box score, by kind
HitCloseMissWaiting| Group | Hits | Close | Misses | Waiting | Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roster Spot Calls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Depth Chart Calls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Positional Finishes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| All | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
How each call scored
30 checkable claims — 25 depth chart calls, 4 roster spot calls and 1 positional finish — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
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 21 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 6 and below it on 15.
Each call is scored 0 to 100 against what happened, on its own, by the published methodology. The naive guess is what knowing nothing would have scored on the same calls; the gap, weighted by how hard the call was, is the skill.
Where this call stands in the room
Jonah Coleman · 2026 season20 calls from 10 pundits between 1 and 3. Nathan Jahnke said 3. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
Every dot is a call somebody published on the same question. Where the dots land says where this take sits, not whether it is right — nothing here is settled yet. Hover a dot for the name and number; click it to read that take.
Roster Spot Calls1 hit · 3 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
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.”
3 weeks on a 53100Hit100 − 0 naive = 100 × 2 difficulty = +200 skill
Think this is wrong?How 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
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.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kaleb Johnson to be cut
“playing well behind both Travis Homer and Lew Nichols, making it seem very unlikely Johnson makes the 53-man roster”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Depth Chart Calls25 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
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.”
—WaitingNot 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.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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.”
—WaitingNot 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”
—WaitingNot 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.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jam Miller to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Seventh-round rookie Jam Miller appears to be the favorite for the third receiver role.”
—WaitingNot 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.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jeremiyah Love to be 1st on the depth chart
“Love started this game, suggesting he is already ahead of Allgeier on the depth chart.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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.”
—WaitingNot 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.”
—WaitingNot 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.”
—WaitingNot 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.”
—WaitingNot 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.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Marlin Klein to be 2nd on the depth chart
“for now, it appears Klein could start the season as the second tight end”
—WaitingNot 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.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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”
—WaitingNot 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.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Isaac TeSlaa to be 3rd on the depth chart
“While TeSlaa is still the clear favorite for the third receiving spot”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Positional Finishes1 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
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.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Who this take is about
Antonio Williams, Washington Commanders, Braxton Berrios, New York Giants, DeMario Douglas, New England Patriots, Oscar Delp, New Orleans Saints, Jaydon Blue, Dallas Cowboys, Eli Stowers, Philadelphia Eagles, Mike Washington, Las Vegas Raiders, Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers, Omar Cooper, New York Jets, Jam Miller, Andrew Ogletree, Indianapolis Colts, Jeremiyah Love, Arizona Cardinals, Jarquez Hunter, Los Angeles Rams, Javonte Williams, Breece Hall, Nate Boerkircher, Jacksonville Jaguars, Odell Beckham Jr., Marquise Brown, Keaton Mitchell, Greg Dortch, Detroit Lions, Cedrick Wilson Jr., Kaleb Johnson, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tanner Koziol, Marlin Klein, Houston Texans, Emari Demercado, Kansas City Chiefs, Jahan Dotson, Atlanta Falcons, Jonah Coleman, Denver Broncos, Kenneth Walker III, Isaac TeSlaa, AJ Barner, Seattle Seahawks
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