Nathan Jahnke· Aug 14, 2026
PFF's unsigned fantasy football preseason recap draws depth-chart and roster conclusions from preseason usage — TeSlaa as the Lions' No. 3 receiver, DeMario Douglas as the Patriots' clear No. 3, Jeremiyah Love ahead of Tyler Allgeier in Arizona, Kimani Vidal third and Keaton Mitchell second in the Chargers' backfield, Marlin Klein as Houston's second tight end — while calling Mitchell a top sleeper and advising against drafting Gunnar Helm, Mike Gesicki and Pat Freiermuth.
“The fact that Mitchell didn’t play while Vidal did suggests Vidal is a clear third on the depth chart.”
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10 checkable claims — 8 depth chart calls and 2 roster spot calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 17 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
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Of the 6 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 1 and below it on 5.
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Jeremiyah Love · 2026 season4 calls from 4 pundits between 1 and 2. Nathan Jahnke said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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10 checkable claims in this take
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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.
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.
- Roster Spot CallsGreg DortchDetroit LionsAug 14, 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.
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.
- Roster Spot CallsCedrick Wilson Jr.Detroit LionsAug 14, 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.
- Depth Chart CallsJeremiyah LoveArizona CardinalsAug 14, 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 CallsMarlin KleinHouston TexansAug 14, 2026
Marlin Klein to be 2nd on the depth chart
“it’s unclear where Jordan will fit into the backup rotation, but 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.
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 CallsIsaac TeSlaaDetroit LionsAug 14, 2026
Isaac TeSlaa to be 3rd on the depth chart
“While TeSlaa is still the clear favorite for the third receiving spot, the fact that he played so much in this game while other starters didn’t suggests his role isn’t as locked in as it could be.”
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.
What others said about the same people
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Houston TexansClose · 48Simms went through the entire Week 3 slate with straight-up winners and predicted final scores, taking Jacksonville, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle, the Giants, Baltimore, New Orleans, Minnesota, San Francisco, Denver and Philadelphia. He also expected Zay Flowers and Puka Nacua to sit, Kyler Murray to play, and said Marvin Harrison Jr. projects as no better than a good No. 2 or high-end No. 3 receiver.
- Connor RogersGame Outcome Picks · Detroit LionsHit · 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 · Detroit LionsHit · 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.
- 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 · Los Angeles ChargersMiss · 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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- Matt SeveranceDepth Chart Calls · Deshaun WatsonHit · 100The CBS Sports preview backs Tampa Bay to beat Cleveland in the Bucs' Week 2 home opener, and states that Deshaun Watson — not Shedeur Sanders — will be Cleveland's starting quarterback in Week 2.
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- Rich HribarDepth Chart Calls · Tua TagovailoaMiss · 0Hribar expects Tua Tagovailoa to be Atlanta's starting quarterback for Week 2 while Michael Penix stays out, with Penix's return closer to Week 4. He is unenthusiastic about the Falcons' offense either way and treats Bryce Young as a fringe fantasy starter.