Nathan Jahnke· Aug 30, 2026
An unsigned PFF preseason recap makes numerous depth-chart, roster and usage projections across the league, based on Week 3 preseason playing time — including Roman Wilson winning Pittsburgh's third receiver job, Luke McCaffrey's roster spot being in danger, Charlie Kolar as the Chargers' top tight end, and Kendre Miller as the Saints' RB2.
“Roman Wilson appears to be the favorite for the Steelers' third receiver spot entering Week 1.”
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77 checkable claims — 43 depth chart calls, 32 roster spot calls, 1 positional finishe and 1 trade and signing call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 102 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
20 of 77 have settled so far, averaging 85 out of 100, against 75 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Of the 31 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 8 and below it on 23.
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Who this take is about
- Ameer Abdullah
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Devin Duvernay
- Arizona Cardinals
- Elijah Sarratt
- Baltimore Ravens
- Carson Wentz
- Minnesota Vikings
- Brashard Smith
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Brycen Tremayne
- Carolina Panthers
- C.J. Daniels
- Los Angeles Rams
- Feleipe Franks
- Reggie Virgil
- Carsen Ryan
- Cleveland Browns
- Robert Tonyan
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Eli Heidenreich
- Luke McCaffrey
- Washington Commanders
- Efton Chism III
- New England Patriots
- Kyle Williams
- Ja'Tavion Sanders
- Tahj Brooks
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Jonathan Mingo
- Dallas Cowboys
- Bo Melton
- Green Bay Packers
- Raheim Sanders
- Amon-Ra St. Brown
- Detroit Lions
- Ben Skowronek
- Roman Wilson
- Trevor Etienne
- Tyrone Tracy Jr.
- New York Giants
- Dohnte Meyers
- Tyjae Spears
- Tennessee Titans
- Marvin Mims Jr.
- Denver Broncos
- Terry McLaurin
- Malik McClain
- New York Jets
- Aaron Jones
- Justin Watson
- Houston Texans
- Sean Tucker
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Justin Joly
- Jalen Nailor
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Mike Washington
- Charlie Kolar
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Jahdae Walker
- Chicago Bears
- Pat Bryant
- Elijah Arroyo
- Seattle Seahawks
- Kaleb Johnson
- Myles Price
- Kendre Miller
- New Orleans Saints
- Germie Bernard
- Malik Washington
- Miami Dolphins
- Malik Davis
- Van Jefferson
- Kevin Coleman
- Stefon Diggs
- Noah Fant
- Emmett Johnson
- K.J. Osborn
- Charlie Jones
- Keenan Allen
- Indianapolis Colts
- Max Klare
- Laquon Treadwell
- Tom Kennedy
- Jameson Williams
- Tony Pollard
- Mitchell Tinsley
- Seth McGowan
- Ja'Kobi Lane
- Zavion Thomas
- Kyle Pitts
- Atlanta Falcons
- Tyler Badie
- Jalen Reagor
- Odell Beckham Jr.
- Phil Mafah
- Jordan Mason
- Colbie Young
- Kaelon Black
- San Francisco 49ers
- Emmanuel Henderson
77 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.
Ameer Abdullah to make the roster
“The fact that Abdullah didn’t play suggests Jacksonville will keep four running backs.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- JAX
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Ameer Abdullah
- 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
- Roster Spot CallsDevin DuvernayArizona CardinalsAug 30, 2026
Devin Duvernay to make the roster
“Duvernay appears locked into a roster spot, likely more because of his special teams value than his receiving ability.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- ARI
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Devin Duvernay
- 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
- Roster Spot CallsElijah SarrattBaltimore RavensAug 30, 2026
Elijah Sarratt to make the roster
“While he is likely to make the Ravens' roster given the investment Baltimore made in him, he isn’t as high on the depth chart.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- BAL
- skill:
- 200
- player:
- Elijah Sarratt
- 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
- Roster Spot CallsCarson WentzMinnesota VikingsAug 30, 2026
Carson Wentz to make the roster
“Carson Wentz played only the second quarter last week and just eight snaps in this game, suggesting he should make the Vikings’ roster.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- MIN
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Carson Wentz
- 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
Brashard Smith to make the roster
“It’s also possible Smith doesn’t make the roster if Kansas City keeps only three running backs.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- KC
- skill:
- -200
- player:
- Brashard Smith
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he does not make the 53
- accuracy:
- 0
- 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
Brycen Tremayne to make the roster
“This means Tremayne is the one backup receiver who is a lock to make the roster.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- CAR
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Brycen Tremayne
- 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
- Roster Spot CallsC.J. DanielsLos Angeles RamsAug 30, 2026
C.J. Daniels to make the roster
“This means sixth-round rookie CJ Daniels will only make the roster if the Rams keep seven wide receivers.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- LAR
- skill:
- 200
- player:
- C.J. Daniels
- 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
- Roster Spot CallsFeleipe FranksCarolina PanthersAug 30, 2026
Feleipe Franks to make the roster
“Feleipe Franks is expected to make the roster for his play on special teams.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- CAR
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Feleipe Franks
- 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
- Roster Spot CallsReggie VirgilArizona CardinalsAug 30, 2026
Reggie Virgil to make the roster
“Fifth-round rookie Reggie Virgil hasn’t been able to move up the depth chart but is also likely to make the roster.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- ARI
- skill:
- 200
- player:
- Reggie Virgil
- 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
- Roster Spot CallsCarsen RyanCleveland BrownsAug 30, 2026
Carsen Ryan to make the roster
“likely to make the roster, including running back Raheim Sanders, seventh-round rookie tight end Carsen Ryan”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- CLE
- skill:
- 200
- player:
- Carsen Ryan
- 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
Robert Tonyan to make the roster
“The fact that Pittsburgh rested him suggests he will make the roster as its third tight end.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- PIT
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Robert Tonyan
- 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
Eli Heidenreich to make the roster
“It is highly unlikely that seventh-round rookie Eli Heidenreich makes the roster, while 2025 third-round pick Kaleb Johnson also appears to be a likely cut.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- PIT
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Eli Heidenreich
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he does not make the 53
- accuracy:
- 0
- 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
Luke McCaffrey to make the roster
“Luke McCaffrey’s roster spot is in danger: ... McCaffrey is only likely to make the roster if Washington keeps seven wide receivers.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- WAS
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Luke McCaffrey
- 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
Efton Chism III to make the roster
“While Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III played in this game, both are still likely to make the roster.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- NE
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Efton Chism III
- 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
Kyle Williams to make the roster
“While Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III played in this game, both are still likely to make the roster.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- NE
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Kyle Williams
- 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
Ja'Tavion Sanders to make the roster
“Unless the Panthers keep five tight ends, he is unlikely to make the roster.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- CAR
- skill:
- -200
- player:
- Ja'Tavion Sanders
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he does not make the 53
- accuracy:
- 0
- 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
- Roster Spot CallsTahj BrooksCincinnati BengalsAug 30, 2026
Tahj Brooks to make the roster
“Bengals running back Tahj Brooks appears likely to make the roster as the team’s third running back unless Cincinnati adds someone from another roster.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- CIN
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Tahj Brooks
- 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
- Roster Spot CallsJonathan MingoDallas CowboysAug 30, 2026
Jonathan Mingo to make the roster
“Davis and Mingo weren’t roster locks entering training camp, so the fact that both sat out this week strongly suggests they have secured spots on the 53-man roster.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- DAL
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Jonathan Mingo
- 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
- Roster Spot CallsBo MeltonGreen Bay PackersAug 30, 2026
Bo Melton to make the roster
“The only Packers skill-position player who appeared in this game and is likely to make the roster is Bo Melton.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- GB
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Bo Melton
- 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
- Roster Spot CallsRaheim SandersCleveland BrownsAug 30, 2026
Raheim Sanders to make the roster
“A few players who played for Cleveland in this game are likely to make the roster, including running back Raheim Sanders, seventh-round rookie tight end Carsen Ryan”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- CLE
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Raheim Sanders
- 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 CallsAmon-Ra St. BrownDetroit LionsAug 30, 2026
Amon-Ra St. Brown to be 1st on the depth chart
“Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams sit at the top of the Lions' wide receiver depth chart”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Ben Skowronek to be 5th on the depth chart
“He remains the favorite for the fifth receiver spot.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsRoman WilsonPittsburgh SteelersAug 30, 2026
Roman Wilson to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Roman Wilson sits while Germie Bernard plays: Wilson appears to be the favorite for the Steelers’ third receiver spot entering Week 1.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsTrevor EtienneCarolina PanthersAug 30, 2026
Trevor Etienne to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Third-string running back Trevor Etienne played the first two snaps and then his night was done, suggesting his spot as the third running back is safe.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsTyrone Tracy Jr.New York GiantsAug 30, 2026
Tyrone Tracy Jr. to be 4th on the depth chart
“It wouldn’t be surprising if Tracy drops to fourth on the depth chart, even if he’s healthy.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDohnte MeyersCincinnati BengalsAug 30, 2026
Dohnte Meyers to be 5th on the depth chart
“Colbie Young and Dohnte Meyers appear to be fourth and fifth on Cincinnati’s wide receiver depth chart.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsTyjae SpearsTennessee TitansAug 30, 2026
Tyjae Spears to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears are currently locked into the top two spots on the depth chart.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsMarvin Mims Jr.Denver BroncosAug 30, 2026
Marvin Mims Jr. to be 4th on the depth chart
“A one-snap difference is a small sample, but there is a chance Mims is fourth on the depth chart.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Terry McLaurin to be 1st on the depth chart
“Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs were two of the players locked in to the roster as they are the starters”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsMalik McClainNew York JetsAug 30, 2026
Malik McClain to be 6th on the depth chart
“The most interesting battle is for the Jets' potential sixth wide receiver spot, where undrafted rookie Malik McClain has played ahead of 2025 fourth-round pick Arian Smith throughout the preseason.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsAaron JonesMinnesota VikingsAug 30, 2026
Aaron Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason are locked into the top two spots on the depth chart.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJustin WatsonHouston TexansAug 30, 2026
Justin Watson to be 6th on the depth chart
“Justin Watson and Jared Wayne remain ahead of recently acquired veterans Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones for a potential sixth and seventh spot on the wide receiver depth chart.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsSean TuckerTampa Bay BuccaneersAug 30, 2026
Sean Tucker to be 3rd on the depth chart
“The fact that Tucker started suggests he has a slight edge, but the rotation indicates it’s not decided.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsJustin JolyDenver BroncosAug 30, 2026
Justin Joly to make the roster
“While tight end Justin Joly is likely to make the roster as a fifth-round pick, he didn’t enter the game until late in the second quarter”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJalen NailorLas Vegas RaidersAug 30, 2026
Jalen Nailor to be 1st on the depth chart
“Jalen Nailor remains a starter for Las Vegas... Nailor doesn’t appear to be in danger of losing significant playing time to anyone currently on the roster.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Mike Washington to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Their plan at backup appears to center on Washington, their fourth-round pick.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Charlie Kolar to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“he has a chance to finish as a top-12 fantasy tight end given the quality of the Chargers’ offense”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJahdae WalkerChicago BearsAug 30, 2026
Jahdae Walker to be 5th on the depth chart
“Jahdae Walker appears locked in to the Bears’ fifth wide receiver spot.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsPat BryantDenver BroncosAug 30, 2026
Pat Bryant to be 3rd on the depth chart
“In reality, Bryant is likely the third wide receiver, as he sat out this game.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsElijah ArroyoSeattle SeahawksAug 30, 2026
Elijah Arroyo to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Still, he remains the top backup receiving tight end and should see a decent amount of playing time this season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kaleb Johnson to move to Pittsburgh Steelers
“2025 third-round pick Kaleb Johnson also appears to be a likely cut”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsMyles PriceMinnesota VikingsAug 30, 2026
Myles Price to be 4th on the depth chart
“The fact that Price didn’t play in this game while Tai Felton did suggests Price is fourth on the depth chart.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kyle Williams to be 5th on the depth chart
“New England traded Boutte to the Houston Texans, moving Williams and Chism up to fifth and sixth”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsKendre MillerNew Orleans SaintsAug 30, 2026
Kendre Miller to make the roster
“Miller’s roster spot now appears safe”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Robert Tonyan to be 3rd on the depth chart
“he will make the roster as its third tight end”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Germie Bernard to be 4th on the depth chart
“Bernard also played, providing another indication that Wilson is ahead of him on the depth chart.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsMalik WashingtonMiami DolphinsAug 30, 2026
Malik Washington to be 1st on the depth chart
“He didn’t play in either of the last two preseason games, and will be the Dolphins' top fantasy receiver to start this season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsMalik DavisDallas CowboysAug 30, 2026
Malik Davis to make the roster
“Davis and Mingo weren’t roster locks entering training camp, so the fact that both sat out this week strongly suggests they have secured spots on the 53-man roster.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Van Jefferson to make the roster
“Jefferson appears unlikely to make the roster at this point”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsKevin ColemanMiami DolphinsAug 30, 2026
Kevin Coleman to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Rookie Kevin Coleman Jr. has consistently been in the slot and will be Washington’s backup there.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Stefon Diggs to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs were two of the players locked in to the roster as they are the starters”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsNoah FantNew Orleans SaintsAug 30, 2026
Noah Fant to be 2nd on the depth chart
“providing further evidence that he will be the tight end alongside Juwan Johnson in 12 personnel this season, with Delp serving as Johnson’s backup”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Emmett Johnson to be 2nd on the depth chart
“This suggests Johnson will be Walker’s primary backup to start the season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsK.J. OsbornTennessee TitansAug 30, 2026
K.J. Osborn to make the roster
“K.J. Osborn has a shot to make the roster as Tennessee's sixth receiver.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsCharlie JonesCincinnati BengalsAug 30, 2026
Charlie Jones to make the roster
“he is listed as Cincinnati’s top kick and punt returner and will likely make the roster because of his special teams value”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsKeenan AllenIndianapolis ColtsAug 30, 2026
Keenan Allen to be 2nd on the depth chart
“This suggests that Allen will be a Z receiver this season, leaving Downs in the slot in 11 personnel.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsMax KlareLos Angeles RamsAug 30, 2026
Max Klare to be 5th on the depth chart
“He will likely be a healthy inactive each week as long as the other four tight ends remain healthy.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Laquon Treadwell to be 1st on the depth chart
“If Pierce can’t play in Week 1, Treadwell appears to be the starter.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsTom KennedyDetroit LionsAug 30, 2026
Tom Kennedy to make the roster
“Tom Kennedy is the next man up among the outside receivers, and appears to have secured a roster spot.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJameson WilliamsDetroit LionsAug 30, 2026
Jameson Williams to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams sit at the top of the Lions' wide receiver depth chart”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsTony PollardTennessee TitansAug 30, 2026
Tony Pollard to be 1st on the depth chart
“Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears are currently locked into the top two spots on the depth chart.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Mitchell Tinsley to make the roster
“That could leave Tinsley as the odd man out at wide receiver.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsKendre MillerNew Orleans SaintsAug 30, 2026
Kendre Miller to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Kendre Miller appears set to be the Saints’ RB2 in Week 1”
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Efton Chism III to be 6th on the depth chart
“moving Williams and Chism up to fifth and sixth”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Charlie Kolar to be 1st on the depth chart
“More evidence that Charlie Kolar is the Chargers’ top tight end: Kolar was the only Chargers tight end to play every snap with the starters.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsSeth McGowanIndianapolis ColtsAug 30, 2026
Seth McGowan to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Seth McGowan plays ahead of DJ Giddens : McGowan appears to be the current favorite for the backup job behind Jonathan Taylor.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJa'Kobi LaneBaltimore RavensAug 30, 2026
Ja'Kobi Lane to be 3rd on the depth chart
“giving even more evidence that Lane will be the third wide receiver in 11 personnel this season”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsZavion ThomasChicago BearsAug 30, 2026
Zavion Thomas to be 4th on the depth chart
“Thomas is locked in to the fourth receiver spot.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsKyle PittsAtlanta FalconsAug 30, 2026
Kyle Pitts to be 1st on the depth chart
“Pitts could still be a fantasy starting tight end this season with that usage, but it would be more difficult for him to finish among the top-eight at the position.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsTyler BadieDenver BroncosAug 30, 2026
Tyler Badie to be 4th on the depth chart
“If the Broncos keep a fourth running back, Badie appears to be the current favorite.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsJalen ReagorMiami DolphinsAug 30, 2026
Jalen Reagor to make the roster
“However, Tolbert was clearly ahead of Reagor in this game, putting Reagor’s roster spot in jeopardy.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Odell Beckham Jr. to make the roster
“In this game, Beckham was the X receiver, Slayton was at Z and Berrios was in the slot... Assuming New York keeps six wide receivers, these are the likely six.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsPhil MafahDallas CowboysAug 30, 2026
Phil Mafah to make the roster
“Mafah playing in this game makes it clear that he is behind both and could be in danger of missing the roster”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJordan MasonMinnesota VikingsAug 30, 2026
Jordan Mason to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason are locked into the top two spots on the depth chart.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsColbie YoungCincinnati BengalsAug 30, 2026
Colbie Young to be 4th on the depth chart
“Colbie Young and Dohnte Meyers appear to be fourth and fifth on Cincinnati’s wide receiver depth chart.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsKaelon BlackSan Francisco 49ersAug 30, 2026
Kaelon Black to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Kaelon Black starts for San Francisco: Black appears to have the lead in the competition for the 49ers’ backup running back job.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Emmanuel Henderson to make the roster
“Sixth-round rookie wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. remains eighth on the wide receiver depth chart, as he has throughout the preseason. That leaves his roster spot in question.”
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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.
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