# Nathan Jahnke: 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. **Claimed:** Aug 14, 2026 **Pundit:** Nathan Jahnke — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/nathan-jahnke **Outlet:** Pro Football Focus — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/outlets/pro-football-focus **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-preseason-2026-week-1-recap-immediate-takeaways-from-thursdays-games/ 14 checkable claims — 8 depth chart calls, 3 fantasy bust calls, 2 roster spot calls and 1 sleeper call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet. It names 23 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 1 of 14 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess at the same calls. Of the 5 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one. > The fact that Mitchell didn’t play while Vidal did suggests Vidal is a clear third on the depth chart. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Greg Dortch to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Greg Dortch, Detroit Lions - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Mike Gesicki to fall short of his draft cost** - Kind: Fantasy Bust Calls · About: Mike Gesicki, Cincinnati Bengals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Andrew Ogletree to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Andrew Ogletree, Indianapolis Colts - Verdict: not settled yet - **Pat Freiermuth to fall short of his draft cost** - Kind: Fantasy Bust Calls · About: Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Gunnar Helm to fall short of his draft cost** - Kind: Fantasy Bust Calls · About: Gunnar Helm, Tennessee Titans - 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 - **Marlin Klein to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Marlin Klein, Houston Texans - 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 - **DeMario Douglas to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: DeMario Douglas, New England Patriots - 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 - **Cedrick Wilson Jr. to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Cedrick Wilson Jr., Detroit Lions - Verdict: not settled yet - **Isaac TeSlaa to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Isaac TeSlaa, Detroit Lions - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jeremiyah Love to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jeremiyah Love, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Keaton Mitchell to outplay his draft cost** - Kind: Sleeper Calls · About: Keaton Mitchell, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Greg Dortch — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/greg-dortch - Detroit Lions — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/lions - Mike Gesicki — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/mike-gesicki - Cincinnati Bengals — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/bengals - Andrew Ogletree — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/andrew-ogletree - Indianapolis Colts — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/colts - Pat Freiermuth — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/pat-freiermuth - Pittsburgh Steelers — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/steelers - Gunnar Helm — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/gunnar-helm - Tennessee Titans — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/titans - Kimani Vidal — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kimani-vidal - Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/chargers - Marlin Klein — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/marlin-klein - Houston Texans — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/texans - Mike Washington — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/mike-washington - Las Vegas Raiders — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/raiders - DeMario Douglas — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/demario-douglas - New England Patriots — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/patriots - Keaton Mitchell — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/keaton-mitchell - Cedrick Wilson Jr. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/cedrick-wilson-jr - Isaac TeSlaa — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/isaac-teslaa - Jeremiyah Love — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jeremiyah-love - Arizona Cardinals — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/cardinals ## What others said about the same people - Bucky Brooks on Keenan Allen: Brooks 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. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/10c3797b-f9e0-41ca-a2a3-5d765a242a79 (scored 100) - 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.thegoodapps.co/opinions/9715ee92-1646-4ee4-8911-e3e4cbae9027 (scored 0) - Noah Compton on C.J. Allen: After watching the Colts' eleventh training camp practice, Compton says rookie linebacker CJ Allen is still expected to start the regular-season opener, identifies Alec Pierce as the team's top receiver and Cam Taylor-Britt as the first cornerback behind the starting trio, and declares the kicking job Blake Grupe's to lose. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/98a8bd92-bcd8-4b5a-aad7-96ecd936662b (scored 0) - Henry McKenna on Carson Beck: McKenna predicts Kyler Murray will win the Vikings' starting QB job over J.J. McCarthy, that Minnesota will make the playoffs if Murray cuts out the hero ball, that both QBs will play in 2026, and wonders whether rookie Carson Beck could unseat Jacoby Brissett as Arizona's Week 1 starter. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/9025c533-03e6-4e1f-8773-b8ef2f1d46ea (scored 0) - Fernando Alfaro-Donis on Kayshon Boutte: Argues the Raiders' weakest spot is their receiver room, expects Jalen Nailor to take a big step forward in Klint Kubiak's scheme with Kirk Cousins starting before Fernando Mendoza takes over, and suggests Las Vegas should trade a mid-round pick for Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte, who would immediately become their top option. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/b988191f-a153-4f4b-a1b8-7b5a7a18265c (scored 0) - Jason McIntyre on Baker Mayfield: Filling in for Colin Cowherd, McIntyre argued the 49ers' window is closed amid a brutal injury list and record travel, floated a Bijan Robinson trade to the Bears, predicted the Lions can win the NFC North, doubted Atlanta is even a playoff team, said Baker Mayfield's Tampa run ends after this season, and delivered a top-10 quarterback ranking. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/3fa10b83-c7a3-489f-a011-76f2eb991e81 (scored 0) ## More depth chart calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Tyler Sullivan on Drew Lock: In an unsigned Week 2 odds roundup, the piece states that with Sam Darnold hurt, Drew Lock will likely start at quarterback for Seattle against Arizona. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/8a14b5e6-066b-457f-b409-a3ddbd512aca (scored 0) - Ralph Vacchiano on Tua Tagovailoa: Vacchiano 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. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/6f782be9-64d3-47cf-b054-6566e14194d6 (scored 0) - Pat Fitzmaurice on Kyler Murray: Fitzmaurice 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. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/70a7844a-2fb6-44d7-814f-30ec9fbcc26d (scored 100) - Pat Fitzmaurice on Kyler Murray: Fitzmaurice 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. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/0653fc24-437c-4aba-89ee-f1f417e1983d (scored 100) - Steven Ruiz on Michael Penix Jr.: In 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. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/968b3764-11ef-41b5-a370-ff570b3219d1 (scored 0) - Mike Florio on Shedeur Sanders: Florio reports the Browns will start Deshaun Watson in Week 1 but predicts Shedeur Sanders will likely be the starting quarterback by Week 3. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/cf6258b2-b55f-4f50-84f9-24269a5a006a (scored 0) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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