# Nathan Jahnke: An unsigned PFF fantasy preseason recap makes a series of depth-chart and roster-spot calls: Roman Wilson wins the Steelers' third receiver job over Germie Bernard, Robert Tonyan makes Pittsburgh's roster as the third tight end, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III stick in New England, Mike Washington Jr. is the Raiders' primary backup back, Jalen Nailor stays a Raiders starter, Kaelon Black leads the 49ers' backup running back competition, and Charlie Kolar is the Chargers' top tight end with top-12 fantasy upside. **Claimed:** Aug 28, 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-3-thursday-recap-immediate-takeaways/ 21 checkable claims — 13 depth chart calls, 7 roster spot calls and 1 positional finish — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call. It names 24 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 6 of 21 have settled so far, averaging 83.3 out of 100, against 66.7 for a naive guess at the same calls. Of the 11 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 5 and below it on 6. > Wilson appears to be the favorite for the Steelers’ third receiver spot entering Week 1. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **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 - **Robert Tonyan to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Robert Tonyan, Pittsburgh Steelers - 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 - **Raheim Sanders to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Raheim Sanders, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Carsen Ryan to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Carsen Ryan, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Eli Heidenreich to be cut** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Eli Heidenreich, Pittsburgh Steelers - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Jalen Nailor to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jalen Nailor, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Charlie Kolar to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points** - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Charlie Kolar, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kyle Williams to be 5th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Kyle Williams, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **Germie Bernard to be 4th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Germie Bernard, Pittsburgh Steelers - 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 - **Charlie Kolar to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Charlie Kolar, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Oronde Gadsden II to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Oronde Gadsden II, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Ben Skowronek to be 5th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Ben Skowronek, Pittsburgh Steelers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Max Klare to be 5th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Max Klare, Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: not settled yet - **David Njoku to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: David Njoku, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Mike Washington to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Mike Washington, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kaleb Johnson to be cut** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kaleb Johnson, Pittsburgh Steelers - 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 - **Robert Tonyan to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Robert Tonyan, Pittsburgh Steelers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Efton Chism III to be 6th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Efton Chism III, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Kyle Williams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kyle-williams - New England Patriots — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/patriots - Robert Tonyan — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/robert-tonyan - Pittsburgh Steelers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/steelers - Efton Chism III — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/efton-chism-iii - Raheim Sanders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/raheim-sanders - Cleveland Browns — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/browns - Carsen Ryan — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/carsen-ryan - Eli Heidenreich — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/eli-heidenreich - Jalen Nailor — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jalen-nailor - Las Vegas Raiders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/raiders - Charlie Kolar — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/charlie-kolar - Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chargers - Germie Bernard — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/germie-bernard - Roman Wilson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/roman-wilson - Oronde Gadsden II — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/oronde-gadsden-ii - Ben Skowronek — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ben-skowronek - Max Klare — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/max-klare - Los Angeles Rams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/rams - David Njoku — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/david-njoku - Mike Washington — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/mike-washington - Kaleb Johnson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kaleb-johnson - Kaelon Black — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kaelon-black - San Francisco 49ers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/49ers ## What others said about the same people - 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) - Bryan DeArdo on Joey Porter Jr.: The piece predicts Joey Porter Jr. most likely stays with the Steelers through 2026, while listing possible trade destinations if they were moved. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a6edcb85-bcff-47cb-ba7d-e09dc7549fe1 (scored 0) - Colin Cowherd on Matthew Stafford: Cowherd predicts Matt Stafford stays with the Rams rather than moving on, and says Travis Hunter may underachieve because they're being asked to play both ways — Cowherd doubts they're a No. 1 receiver and would slot them as a No. 2 receiver while being a No. 1 corner. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/005e6ad1-bc95-49da-9db2-3a9da2d5041d (scored 100) - Colin Cowherd on Matthew Stafford: Cowherd believes Matt Stafford's public negotiation posturing means he ultimately stays in Los Angeles, and he flags Travis Hunter as a high draft pick who could underachieve because trying to play both cornerback and receiver full-time will hurt him. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2c1faeb3-7adb-456d-bd42-275be95269e8 (scored 100) - Rich Eisen on Myles Garrett: Discussing Myles Garrett's trade request, Eisen said they expect Garrett to get their way and be moved out of Cleveland rather than stay, which is why staying would be shocking. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b61b90d2-d027-4022-b57a-d30ac36f21bc (scored 100) ## More depth chart calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Jeremy Brener on Drew Lock: Brener picked the Seahawks to beat the Cardinals in Week 9 by a multi-score margin, giving a final score of 27-13, and expressed confidence Seattle would be fine with Drew Lock starting at quarterback. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7eb2d245-63d0-4be0-80ba-3f60197e2b16 (scored 100) - Jeremy Brener on Jalen Milroe: Brener suggests Seattle may turn to rookie-contract quarterback Jalen Milroe for their first career start in Week 9 against the Cardinals, with Sam Darnold ruled out and Drew Lock dealing with an elbow injury. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/42d1bd81-5e19-456e-9f68-b3b135170ec0 (scored 0) - Nic Bodiford on Joe Fagnano: Previewing Week 9 running game matchups, Bodiford expects Jacksonville to win lopsidedly over a depleted Baltimore team, with Bhayshul Tuten sitting out and Chris Rodriguez taking over as lead back, while Joe Fagnano starts at quarterback for the Ravens. They also view Broncos rookie Jonah Coleman as an RB2 going forward. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a13b9f29-bb76-4c56-b226-aca74b21f5b7 (scored 100) - Garrett Podell on Carson Beck: Podell argues the Cardinals have maxed out with Jacoby Brissett and that rookie Carson Beck should be ramped up to replace them as starter, targeting Week 8 at Dallas for Beck's regular-season debut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2f499498-ebbe-41f8-8ea3-41fe96f79432 (scored 0) - Jacob Herlin on J.J. McCarthy: Herlin published Week 7 fantasy D/ST rankings with projections for 28 team defenses, led by Houston, Minnesota and Cleveland. They also expect Cleveland to post a fourth straight top-10 fantasy defense result, and predicts Jalon Daniels starts another week for Tampa Bay while J.J. McCarthy takes over as the Giants' starter. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/cf4a2992-3760-464e-b540-6182ebc4457f (scored 100) - Donnie Druin on Jacoby Brissett: Following the Cardinals' decision not to make staff or lineup changes, Druin states that Jacoby Brissett will remain Arizona's starting quarterback for another week, with rookie Carson Beck staying behind them. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/cb29b9b6-2fbf-4df8-8438-ac3f0b9b9566 (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. Full method: https://missedtakes.co/methodology We summarize what a pundit said and quote a short span for attribution; we never republish their article. If this is wrong, tell us: https://missedtakes.co/corrections?pundit=nathan-jahnke