Nathan Jahnke· Aug 21, 2026
An unsigned PFF fantasy preseason recap concludes Tre Tucker is Las Vegas' clear top receiver, that Xavier Hutchinson returns to the Z role in Houston with Jaylin Noel owning the slot, that Dalton Schultz and Charlie Kolar are sleepers while Oronde Gadsden II is undraftable, that Keaton Mitchell is the Chargers' RB2 ahead of Kimani Vidal, and that De'Zhaun Stribling is worth drafting in San Francisco.
“If you wanted to spend a late-round pick on a Raiders wide receiver, Tucker appears to be the clear option at this point.”
published in writing · Pro Football Focus · read the original →
10 checkable claims — 5 depth chart calls, 3 sleeper calls and 2 fantasy bust calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 14 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 5 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
Where this call stands in the room
Kaelon Black · 2026 season9 calls from 7 pundits between 2 and 2. Nathan Jahnke said 2. the room's median is 2. 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.
Where do you stand? Pick this and every open claim on Picks →
Who this take is about
10 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.
- Sleeper CallsCharlie KolarLos Angeles ChargersAug 21, 2026
Charlie Kolar to outplay his draft cost
“This not only makes Gadsden not draftable, but it also makes it possible Kolar is a sleeper tight end.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Keaton Mitchell to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Keaton Mitchell remains the RB2 ... we should expect Mitchell to see more snaps and touches than Vidal this season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Oronde Gadsden II to fall short of his draft cost
“Oronde Gadsden II becomes undraftable: Gadsden did not receive a snap on the Chargers‘ first two drives.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsDalton SchultzHouston TexansAug 21, 2026
Dalton Schultz to outplay his draft cost
“Dalton Schultz has been the clear-cut lead tight end for Houston since 2023, and he suddenly becomes a top sleeper option with Higgins' injury.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsTre TuckerLas Vegas RaidersAug 21, 2026
Tre Tucker to be 1st on the depth chart
“Tre Tucker is the Raiders' top receiver: Tucker was among the Raiders' wide receivers who didn’t play in this game, suggesting he is the top wideout on the pecking order.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsKaelon BlackSan Francisco 49ersAug 21, 2026
Kaelon Black to be 2nd on the depth chart
“He was the clear starter with the first team for this game, and given his health, is now the slight favorite for the backup job.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Fantasy Bust CallsJack BechLas Vegas RaidersAug 21, 2026
Jack Bech to fall short of his draft cost
“That will make it very difficult for Bech to find fantasy value this season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
De'Zhaun Stribling to outplay his draft cost
“While Stribling might not make sense to have in Week 1 fantasy starting lineups, he should be drafted as he should be a significant contributor this season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJaylin NoelHouston TexansAug 21, 2026
Jaylin Noel to be 1st on the depth chart
“This is good news for Noel once he’s healthy, as he might have the slot role to himself and not need to rotate with Higgins or Hutchinson.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsXavier HutchinsonHouston TexansAug 21, 2026
Xavier Hutchinson to be 1st on the depth chart
“the injury to Higgins will likely return Hutchinson to his Z position. He will likely start there in Week 1, and will rotate with Dell throughout the season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Fernando Alfaro-DonisTrade and Signing Calls · Kayshon BoutteMiss · 0Argues 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.
- Mike TannenbaumTrade and Signing Calls · Stefon DiggsMiss · 0Tannenbaum argues the Chiefs should lean on the run game early while Mahomes recovers, says the Bills haven't done enough at receiver and would repeat their playoff shortcoming, expects AJ Brown to have a massive impact in New England, thinks George Pickens will earn a big raise, and offers free-agent fits: Deebo Samuel to Buffalo, Joey Bosa to Tampa Bay, Taylor Decker to Houston, and Stefon Diggs to San Francisco.
- Brandon CarneyTrade and Signing Calls · Stefon DiggsMiss · 0Carney drafted a team of rookies he expects to make an immediate fantasy impact (headlined by Karnell Tate and Makai Lemon), predicted landing spots for the remaining big-name free agents, and gave way-too-early division winners, wild cards and award picks — Patriots, Chargers, Bengals, Jaguars, Eagles, Rams, Vikings and Saints as division champs with Joe Burrow as MVP.
- Evan SilvaFantasy Defense Calls · San Francisco 49ersMiss · 0In his 2020 fantasy defense/special teams rankings, Silva puts the Steelers first, the 49ers second and the Ravens third, citing pass rush, favorable early schedules and game scripts.
- Chris RolingScore Predictions · Los Angeles ChargersMiss · 31Roling predicts a lopsided Chargers home win over the Cardinals in Week 1, 30-10, and advises starting Justin Herbert and Omarion Hampton in fantasy while sitting Ladd McConkey.
- John BreechGame Outcome Picks · Houston TexansMiss · 0Breech picks the Texans to upset the Bills in Houston, trusting Houston's defense to smother Josh Allen, and takes the Raiders to beat the Dolphins by at least a touchdown.
More depth chart calls
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Tyler SullivanDepth Chart Calls · Drew LockMiss · 0In 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.
- 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.
- 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.