Nathan Jahnke#72 of 87 NFL pundits · Aug 15, 2026
An unsigned PFF fantasy recap of preseason usage that projects depth-chart roles for several teams — Dotson as Atlanta's No. 2 receiver, Breece Hall as the Jets' clear lead back with high-end RB2 value, Omar Cooper Jr. fourth in New York's receiver room, and Miami's Caleb Douglas and Malik Washington atop the Dolphins' wideout depth chart.
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What Nathan Jahnke said
Hall enters the season as a high-end RB2 with a path to RB1 production if the Jets' offense exceeds expectations.
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Box score, by kind
HitCloseMissWaiting| Group | Hits | Close | Misses | Waiting | Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth Chart Calls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | |
| Sleeper Calls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Positional Finishes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| All | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
How each call scored
14 checkable claims — 12 depth chart calls, 1 positional finish and 1 sleeper call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 17 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 12 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 2 and below it on 10.
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
Caleb Douglas · 2026 season14 calls from 9 pundits between 1 and 1. Nathan Jahnke said 1. 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.
Their call against the room
Their call against everyone else's, while this is still unsettled.
Depth Chart Calls12 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Adonai Mitchell to be 2nd on the depth chart
“The Jets opened this game with Wilson and Adonai Mitchell as their top two wide receivers”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kenny Gainwell to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Tampa Bay rested its top two running backs, Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Bucky Irving to be 1st on the depth chart
“Tampa Bay rested its top two running backs, Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Malik Washington to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Caleb Douglas and Malik Washington appear to be the top wide receivers on the Dolphins' depth chart.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Omar Cooper to be 4th on the depth chart
“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.
Jahan Dotson to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Jahan Dotson is the Falcons' second wide receiver ... That leaves Dotson not only firmly in a starting role but also facing minimal competition for playing time.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Garrett Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“The Jets opened this game with Wilson and Adonai Mitchell as their top two wide receivers, which has been the expectation throughout OTAs and training camp.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Isaiah Williams to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Isaiah Williams served as New York's slot receiver in 11 personnel. Williams has been a standout during training camp and is expected to maintain a role in the offense during the regular season.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jaylen Waddle to be 1st on the depth chart
“Denver's new lead wide receiver, Jaylen Waddle, hasn't been practicing due to muscle tightness”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Breece Hall to be 1st on the depth chart
“This offseason, New York appears more focused on making Hall the focal point of the running game.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
J.K. Dobbins to be 1st on the depth chart
“Lead running back J.K. Dobbins left practice on Monday with a soft-tissue injury”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Caleb Douglas to be 1st on the depth chart
“Caleb Douglas and Malik Washington appear to be the top wide receivers on the Dolphins' depth chart.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Sleeper Calls1 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Jahan Dotson to outplay his draft cost (a late-round pick in deeper leagues)
“his opportunity in Atlanta gives him a chance to put together his best season yet. He is worth a late-round pick in deeper leagues.”
—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
Adonai Mitchell, New York Jets, Kenny Gainwell, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bucky Irving, Malik Washington, Miami Dolphins, Omar Cooper, Jahan Dotson, Atlanta Falcons, Breece Hall, Garrett Wilson, Isaiah Williams, Jaylen Waddle, Denver Broncos, J.K. Dobbins, Caleb Douglas
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