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Emmett Matasovsky· Aug 23, 2026

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.

“That said, Dobbs is leading the quarterback race.”

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2 checkable claims — 2 depth chart calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.

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1 of 2 have settled so far, averaging 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess at the same calls.

Of the 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room.

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Joshua Dobbs · 2026 season

8 calls from 4 pundits between 2 and 2. Emmett Matasovsky said 2. the room's median is 2. not settled yet

Emmett Matasovsky — 2the room — 8 calls from 4 punditsmedian 2

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  • Depth Chart CallsChristian IzienDetroit LionsAug 23, 2026

    Christian Izien to be 1st on the depth chart

    “Christian Izien is an option for later in the season, but might be tasked with a starting safety role in Week 1 as Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph rehab their injuries.”

    Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
    How this was scored
    club:
    DET
    week:
    1
    skill:
    -200
    player:
    Christian Izien
    season:
    2026
    claimed:
    he starts
    accuracy:
    0
    baseline:
    100
    reported:
    he did not play that week
    naive slot:
    3
    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

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  • Depth Chart CallsJoshua DobbsDetroit LionsAug 23, 2026

    Joshua Dobbs to be 2nd on the depth chart

    “That said, Dobbs is leading the quarterback race... Dobbs is the answer if I need to pick Goff's replacement for a game.”

    Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.

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