# Nathan Jahnke: PFF's preseason fantasy recap makes a large number of depth-chart, role and fantasy-value calls across the league, including Chig Okonkwo as a top sleeper tight end, Tre Tucker as the Raiders' top receiver, and various backfield hierarchies. **Claimed:** Aug 24, 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/fantasy-football-preseason-week-2-recap-2026/ 59 claims — 41 depth chart calls, 12 roster spot calls, 3 positional finishes, 2 fantasy bust calls and 1 sleeper call — the 58 we can check each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call. It names 85 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 9 of the 58 calls we can check have settled so far, averaging 77.8 out of 100, against 88.9 for a naive guess at the same calls. The other one was too vague to check, so it is not graded. Of the 38 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 8 and below it on 30. > Tucker appears to be the clear option at this point. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Eli Stowers to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Eli Stowers, Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Christian Kirk to be cut** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Christian Kirk, San Francisco 49ers - Verdict: scored 0 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 - **Laquon Treadwell to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Laquon Treadwell, Indianapolis Colts - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Bam Knight to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Bam Knight, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kyle Williams to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kyle Williams, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Xavier Smith to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Xavier Smith, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Efton Chism III to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Efton Chism III, New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jalen Tolbert to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jalen Tolbert, Miami Dolphins - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Demond Claiborne to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Demond Claiborne, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jaylin Lane — “the odd man out if Washington keeps only seven wide receivers”** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jaylin Lane, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Trey Benson to be cut** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kaelon Black to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Kaelon Black, San Francisco 49ers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Malachi Fields to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Malachi Fields, New York Giants - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kyle Williams to be 6th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Kyle Williams, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **Zachariah Branch to fall short of his draft cost (late-round fantasy picks)** - Kind: Fantasy Bust Calls · About: Zachariah Branch, Atlanta Falcons - Verdict: not settled yet - **Stefon Diggs to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Stefon Diggs, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Keaton Mitchell to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Keaton Mitchell, Los Angeles Chargers - 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 - **Bucky Irving to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jalen Brooks to be 4th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jalen Brooks, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Luke Schoonmaker to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Luke Schoonmaker, Dallas Cowboys - Verdict: not settled yet - **Roman Wilson to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Roman Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers - Verdict: not settled yet - **De'Zhaun Stribling to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: De'Zhaun Stribling, San Francisco 49ers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jonathon Brooks to outplay his draft cost (his current ADP)** - Kind: Sleeper Calls · About: Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kimani Vidal to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Seth McGowan to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Seth McGowan, Indianapolis Colts - Verdict: not settled yet - **Malik Benson to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Malik Benson, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tyquan Thornton to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Tyquan Thornton, Kansas City Chiefs - Verdict: not settled yet - **Denzel Boston to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Denzel Boston, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet - **Devin Singletary to be a starter** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Devin Singletary, New York Giants - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jonathon Brooks to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Eli Raridon to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Eli Raridon, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jaydon Blue to fall short of his draft cost (the late rounds)** - Kind: Fantasy Bust Calls · About: Jaydon Blue, Dallas Cowboys - Verdict: not settled yet - **Josh Whyle to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Josh Whyle, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jaylen Waddle to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jaylen Waddle, Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet - **Odell Beckham Jr. to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kendre Miller to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Kendre Miller, New Orleans Saints - Verdict: not settled yet - **Xavier Hutchinson to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Xavier Hutchinson, Houston Texans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Chig Okonkwo to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Chig Okonkwo, Washington Commanders - Verdict: not settled yet - “There is a decent chance that Spears ends up leading this backfield in fantasy points.” - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Tyjae Spears, Tennessee Titans - Verdict: too vague to check - **Malik McClain — “favorite for the sixth wide receiver spot”** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Malik McClain, New York Jets - Verdict: not settled yet - **Ihmir Smith-Marsette to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Courtland Sutton to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tony Pollard to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Tony Pollard, Tennessee Titans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Calvin Austin III to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Calvin Austin III, New York Giants - Verdict: not settled yet - **Brenen Thompson to be a starter** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Brenen Thompson, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Darnell Washington to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Darnell Washington, Pittsburgh Steelers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tre Tucker to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Tre Tucker, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Erick All to finish top 37 at his position, by fantasy points** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Erick All, Cincinnati Bengals - Verdict: not settled yet - **AJ Barner to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: AJ Barner, Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: not settled yet - **Colston Loveland to finish top 3 at his position, by fantasy points** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Colston Loveland, Chicago Bears - Verdict: not settled yet - **MarShawn Lloyd to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Calvin Ridley to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Calvin Ridley, Tennessee Titans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Omar Cooper to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Omar Cooper, New York Jets - Verdict: not settled yet - **Malik Davis to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Malik Davis, Dallas Cowboys - Verdict: not settled yet - **Gunnar Helm to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Gunnar Helm, Tennessee Titans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Efton Chism III to be 7th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Efton Chism III, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jaylen Wright to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Eli Stowers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/eli-stowers - Philadelphia Eagles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/eagles - Christian Kirk — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/christian-kirk - San Francisco 49ers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/49ers - Jonathan Mingo — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jonathan-mingo - Dallas Cowboys — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cowboys - Laquon Treadwell — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/laquon-treadwell - Indianapolis Colts — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/colts - Bam Knight — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bam-knight - Arizona Cardinals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cardinals - Kyle Williams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kyle-williams - New England Patriots — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/patriots - Xavier Smith — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/xavier-smith - Los Angeles Rams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/rams - Efton Chism III — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/efton-chism-iii - Jalen Tolbert — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jalen-tolbert - Miami Dolphins — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/dolphins - Demond Claiborne — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/demond-claiborne - Minnesota Vikings — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/vikings - Jaylin Lane — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jaylin-lane - Washington Commanders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/commanders - Trey Benson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/trey-benson - Kaelon Black — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kaelon-black - Malachi Fields — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/malachi-fields - New York Giants — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/giants - Zachariah Branch — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/zachariah-branch - Atlanta Falcons — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/falcons - Stefon Diggs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/stefon-diggs - Keaton Mitchell — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/keaton-mitchell - Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chargers - Ja'Kobi Lane — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ja-kobi-lane - Baltimore Ravens — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/ravens - Bucky Irving — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bucky-irving - Tampa Bay Buccaneers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/buccaneers - Jalen Brooks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jalen-brooks - Luke Schoonmaker — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/luke-schoonmaker - Roman Wilson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/roman-wilson - Pittsburgh Steelers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/steelers - De'Zhaun Stribling — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/de-zhaun-stribling - Jonathon Brooks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jonathon-brooks - Carolina Panthers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/panthers - Kimani Vidal — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kimani-vidal - Seth McGowan — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/seth-mcgowan - Malik Benson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/malik-benson - Las Vegas Raiders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/raiders - Tyquan Thornton — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyquan-thornton - Kansas City Chiefs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chiefs - Denzel Boston — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/denzel-boston - Cleveland Browns — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/browns - Devin Singletary — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/devin-singletary - Eli Raridon — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/eli-raridon - Jaydon Blue — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jaydon-blue - Josh Whyle — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/josh-whyle - Green Bay Packers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/packers - Jaylen Waddle — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jaylen-waddle - Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/broncos - Odell Beckham Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/odell-beckham-jr - Kendre Miller — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kendre-miller - New Orleans Saints — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/saints - Xavier Hutchinson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/xavier-hutchinson - Houston Texans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/texans - Chig Okonkwo — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chig-okonkwo - Tyjae Spears — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyjae-spears - Tennessee Titans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/titans - Malik McClain — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/malik-mcclain - New York Jets — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jets - Ihmir Smith-Marsette — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ihmir-smith-marsette - Courtland Sutton — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/courtland-sutton - Tony Pollard — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tony-pollard - Calvin Austin III — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/calvin-austin-iii - Brenen Thompson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/brenen-thompson - Darnell Washington — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/darnell-washington - Tre Tucker — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tre-tucker - Erick All — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/erick-all - Cincinnati Bengals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bengals - AJ Barner — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/aj-barner - Seattle Seahawks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/seahawks - Colston Loveland — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/colston-loveland - Chicago Bears — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bears - MarShawn Lloyd — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/marshawn-lloyd - Calvin Ridley — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/calvin-ridley - Omar Cooper — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/omar-cooper - Malik Davis — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/malik-davis - Gunnar Helm — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/gunnar-helm - Jaylen Wright — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jaylen-wright ## 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) - Nate Gosney on Daiyan Henley: After the Broncos rescinded the trade, Gosney expects Daiyan Henley to remain with the Chargers for the rest of the 2026 season, but believes the awkward fallout has effectively killed any chance of them signing a new contract with Los Angeles after the season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/60272861-4ad0-4749-b36a-dcdf09b9213f (scored 0) - 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) - 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) ## More depth chart calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Christian Booher on Blake Miller: Booher lays out the Lions' projected depth chart for their Week 4 game at Carolina, naming starters, backups and reserves at every position, and suggests safety Bishop Fitzgerald could make their debut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/de49ff55-54a5-4410-ba7c-0b7e1f1a2f68 (scored 0) - Emmett Matasovsky on Christian Izien: Matasovsky says Dobbs is currently leading the backup quarterback race and suggests Christian Izien may be pressed into a starting safety role in Week 1 while Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph rehab. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9715ee92-1646-4ee4-8911-e3e4cbae9027 (scored 0) - Jared Dubin on Daniel Faalele: Dubin grades the Faalele trade, predicting Faalele has a decent chance to be Jacksonville's Week 1 starting right guard in competition with Wyatt Milum, and that Evan Neal's odds of making the Giants' 53-man roster improved while Jon Runyan and Francis Mauigoa hold the Giants' starting guard jobs. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/aae46267-fc6d-44c1-a96c-7355b3db857b (scored 0) - John Shipley on Patrick Mekari: Shipley projects second-year cornerback Jabbar Muhammad to make the Jaguars' 53-man roster and describes them as the team's clear No. 5 cornerback, a role that would earn them a game-day jersey. They also identify Patrick Mekari, Walker Little and Ezra Cleveland as projected Week 1 offensive line starters. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/dd093e7d-3a57-4ecb-ae09-af7eadfb15b0 (scored 0) - Bradford Banta on Taylor Decker: Banta predicted Taylor Decker will return for an 11th season and be the Lions' left tackle, and expects Kelvin Sheppard to remain the Lions' defensive coordinator for a second year and eventually become an NFL head coach. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2f421870-0054-42e7-830f-8bcd7291a9f6 (scored 91.67) - Jerry Ostroski on Dion Dawkins: Ostrowski insisted Dion Dawkins will remain the Bills' left tackle and will not be moved inside to left guard. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e254023a-db0f-405a-a8a1-f5145c1c8294 (scored 100) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. The naive guess is what a strategy requiring no knowledge would have scored on the same call — the difference is the skill, and it is what the MissedTakes Score averages. 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