Nathan Jahnke· Aug 22, 2026
PFF's fantasy football preseason recap projects depth-chart outcomes, roster spots and fantasy value for numerous players across several preseason games, including Chig Okonkwo's expanded role in Washington, Ja'Kobi Lane as Baltimore's WR3, Malachi Fields winning the Giants' starting X job, and Zachariah Branch being a fantasy bust relative to his late-round cost.
“That usage suggests Okonkwo and Bates are well ahead of Sinnott on the depth chart, while Okonkwo is positioned for a significant increase in playing time compared to his tenure in Tennessee.”
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32 checkable claims — 26 depth chart calls, 3 sleeper calls, 2 roster spot calls and 1 fantasy bust call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 39 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
1 of 32 have settled so far, averaging 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Of the 23 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 2 and below it on 21.
Where this call stands in the room
Caleb Douglas · 2026 season9 calls from 7 pundits between 1 and 1. Nathan Jahnke said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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Who this take is about
- Jalen Tolbert
- Miami Dolphins
- Stefon Diggs
- Washington Commanders
- Alec Pierce
- Indianapolis Colts
- Darius Slayton
- New York Giants
- Isaac TeSlaa
- Detroit Lions
- Malik Nabers
- Malachi Fields
- Malik Washington
- Jaylin Lane
- Seth McGowan
- Ja'Kobi Lane
- Baltimore Ravens
- Jordan Mason
- Minnesota Vikings
- Isaiah Bond
- Cleveland Browns
- Devin Singletary
- Jackson Hawes
- Buffalo Bills
- Demond Claiborne
- Amon-Ra St. Brown
- Terry McLaurin
- Jameson Williams
- Calvin Austin III
- Jaylen Wright
- Zachariah Branch
- Atlanta Falcons
- Chig Okonkwo
- Aaron Jones
- Odell Beckham Jr.
- Caleb Douglas
- Ray Davis
- Laquon Treadwell
- Denzel Boston
The game in this take
- Dolphins at Raiders 34 calls
32 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.
- Depth Chart CallsJalen TolbertMiami DolphinsAug 22, 2026
Jalen Tolbert to be 1st on the depth chart
“He played two drives before exiting ahead of the rest of the receivers and should be considered the favorite to play Z in 11 personnel in Week 1.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- MIA
- week:
- 1
- skill:
- -200
- player:
- Jalen Tolbert
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he starts
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- reported:
- he did not play that week
- naive slot:
- 5
- settled by:
- weekly snap counts (he took no snap in the game)
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he keeps the job he had last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
Stefon Diggs to be 3rd on the depth chart
“His usage in this game suggests he could again be limited primarily to 11 personnel, which would put a ceiling on his fantasy potential.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsAlec PierceIndianapolis ColtsAug 22, 2026
Alec Pierce to be 1st on the depth chart
“The Colts’ top four wide receivers appear set when healthy, with Alec Pierce at X, Keenan Allen at Z, Josh Downs in the slot and Ashton Dulin as the top backup.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDarius SlaytonNew York GiantsAug 22, 2026
Darius Slayton to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Nabers should start at Z when healthy, with Slayton backing him up and likely starting if Nabers isn’t ready for Week 1.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsIsaac TeSlaaDetroit LionsAug 22, 2026
Isaac TeSlaa to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Isaac TeSlaa is currently penciled in as the Lions' third wide receiver”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsMalik NabersNew York GiantsAug 22, 2026
Malik Nabers to be 1st on the depth chart
“Nabers should start at Z when healthy, with Slayton backing him up”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsMalachi FieldsNew York GiantsAug 22, 2026
Malachi Fields to outplay his draft cost (late-round fantasy target)
“Fields is now a viable late-round fantasy target”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsMalik WashingtonMiami DolphinsAug 22, 2026
Malik Washington to be 1st on the depth chart
“This week, Washington was one of the few starters who didn’t play, providing further evidence that his starting role is secure.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jaylin Lane to make the roster
“That usage suggests Lane could be the odd man out if Washington keeps only seven wide receivers.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsSeth McGowanIndianapolis ColtsAug 22, 2026
Seth McGowan to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Rookie Seth McGowan may win the backup running back job by default with Giddens sidelined.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJa'Kobi LaneBaltimore RavensAug 22, 2026
Ja'Kobi Lane to be 3rd on the depth chart
“More evidence that Ja’Kobi Lane is the Ravens’ WR3: Lane appears poised for a significant role in Baltimore’s offense this season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJordan MasonMinnesota VikingsAug 22, 2026
Jordan Mason to be 2nd on the depth chart
“While Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason were locked into the top two spots”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsIsaiah BondCleveland BrownsAug 22, 2026
Isaiah Bond to be 2nd on the depth chart
“He appears to be the top backup at all three receiver spots”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsMalachi FieldsNew York GiantsAug 22, 2026
Malachi Fields to be 1st on the depth chart
“That usage suggests Fields has won the starting X job, with Beckham as his backup.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDevin SingletaryNew York GiantsAug 22, 2026
Devin Singletary to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Singletary and Tracy are likely competing for playing time, and Singletary appears to have the edge. ... That could leave the Giants with a three-man rotation of Skattebo, Harris and Singletary in Week 1.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJackson HawesBuffalo BillsAug 22, 2026
Jackson Hawes to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Hawes is clearly the third option”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsJa'Kobi LaneBaltimore RavensAug 22, 2026
Ja'Kobi Lane to outplay his draft cost (late-round dart throw)
“Lane is a worthwhile late-round dart throw, and his ADP is likely to rise.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Demond Claiborne to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Demond Claiborne locks into the RB3 spot: Claiborne is no longer rotating with Zavier Scott, suggesting he has secured the Vikings’ No. 3 running back job.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsAmon-Ra St. BrownDetroit LionsAug 22, 2026
Amon-Ra St. Brown to be 1st on the depth chart
“Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams have been locked into Detroit’s top two wide receiver spots.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Terry McLaurin to be 1st on the depth chart
“Terry McLaurin leads a crowded receiver room.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJameson WilliamsDetroit LionsAug 22, 2026
Jameson Williams to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams have been locked into Detroit’s top two wide receiver spots.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Calvin Austin III to be 1st on the depth chart
“Austin appears to be the primary slot receiver.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJaylen WrightMiami DolphinsAug 22, 2026
Jaylen Wright to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Jaylen Wright remains the RB2 for Miami: Wright has played ahead of Ollie Gordon II for the second straight week.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Zachariah Branch to fall short of his draft cost (late-round fantasy picks)
“While several third-round wide receivers are worthy of late-round fantasy picks this year, Branch shouldn’t be one of them because his upside appears limited.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Chig Okonkwo to be 1st on the depth chart
“Chig Okonkwo plays 12 of 14 snaps in the first quarter: Washington’s new lead tight end appears poised for a larger role than he ever had with the Tennessee Titans.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsAaron JonesMinnesota VikingsAug 22, 2026
Aaron Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“While Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason were locked into the top two spots”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Odell Beckham Jr. to be 2nd on the depth chart
“That usage suggests Fields has won the starting X job, with Beckham as his backup.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsCaleb DouglasMiami DolphinsAug 22, 2026
Caleb Douglas to be 1st on the depth chart
“Douglas played only the first drive before his day ended, similarly solidifying his place among the starters.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsRay DavisBuffalo BillsAug 22, 2026
Ray Davis to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Davis has been the primary early-down backup to James Cook III”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsChig OkonkwoWashington CommandersAug 22, 2026
Chig Okonkwo to outplay his draft cost
“He should be one of the top sleeper tight ends this season and an excellent target for fantasy managers who wait at the position.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Laquon Treadwell to make the roster
“Laquon Treadwell locks into a roster spot: Treadwell played only one drive before exiting ahead of the rest of the Colts players who started the game.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDenzel BostonCleveland BrownsAug 22, 2026
Denzel Boston to be 1st on the depth chart
“Boston has secured Cleveland’s X receiver role after he, Jerry Jeudy and KC Concepcion started the first preseason game.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Ralph VacchianoDepth Chart Calls · Tua TagovailoaMiss · 0Vacchiano ranks all 32 NFL teams entering the 2026 season, with the Rams first and Dolphins last. He also flags the Giants as a potential surprise team with a top-10 defense, and notes Deshaun Watson won Cleveland's QB job while Tua Tagovailoa starts Week 1 in Atlanta.
- Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls · Kyler MurrayHit · 100Fitzmaurice touts Kyler Murray as a value QB who will start Week 1 for Minnesota, Tyler Shough as the Saints' undisputed starter, and Juwan Johnson and Terrance Ferguson as late-round tight end targets.
- Bucky BrooksTrade and Signing Calls · Keenan AllenHit · 100Brooks predicted J.J. McCarthy won't be on the Vikings' roster (traded or released), said Kyler Murray wins the Vikings' QB competition, made a series of 2025 award picks, made 2026 Heisman/draft projections including Arch Manning as the front-runner for the No. 1 overall pick, and said none of Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen or Joe Burrow win a championship this season.
- Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls · Kyler MurrayHit · 100Fitzmaurice expects Kyler Murray to be Minnesota's Week 1 starter and calls him one of the better quarterback values in 2026 drafts; he also views Jordan Love as a top-10 real-life quarterback but only a QB2 in fantasy.
- Steven RuizDepth Chart Calls · Michael Penix Jr.Miss · 0In a retrospective tiering of all 32 starting quarterbacks, Ruiz treats Michael Penix Jr. as the Falcons' Week 1 starter over Kirk Cousins, whom he places in his lowest tier.
- Mike FlorioDepth Chart Calls · Shedeur SandersMiss · 0Florio reports the Browns will start Deshaun Watson in Week 1 but predicts Shedeur Sanders will likely be the starting quarterback by Week 3.
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- Jared DubinDepth Chart Calls · Daniel FaaleleMiss · 0Dubin 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.
- Mike MoraitisDepth Chart Calls · Ozzy TrapiloMiss · 0Moraitis writes that although Braxton Jones has looked like the favorite, Ozzy Trapilo is likely to take over as the Bears' starting left tackle once he's healthy enough to play.
- Pete MartuneacDepth Chart Calls · Ozzy TrapiloMiss · 0After Trapilo's activation from the PUP list roughly seven months after rupturing his patellar tendon, Martuneac says the Bears' left tackle competition is over and Trapilo will be starting at left tackle early in the 2026 season, even if not by Week 1.
- Jeff KerrDepth Chart Calls · Michael CarterMiss · 0Kerr says several Eagles have raised their stock in camp: Darius Cooper is emerging as the team's WR4, Drew Kendall is the No. 3 interior lineman/top backup at guard and center, Willie Lampkin is in prime position to make the 53-man roster, and Michael Carter is a roster lock who could start at safety in Week 1.
- John ShipleyDepth Chart Calls · Patrick MekariMiss · 0Shipley projects second-year cornerback Jabbar Muhammad to make the Jaguars' 53-man roster and describes him as the team's clear No. 5 cornerback, a role that would earn him a game-day jersey. He also identifies Patrick Mekari, Walker Little and Ezra Cleveland as projected Week 1 offensive line starters.