Doug Joubert· Aug 30, 2026
Joubert expects Daniel Carlson to win the Saints' place kicker job, as reflected in the site's final 53-man roster projection.
“Daniel Carlson , who we expect to take the place kicker's slot as seen in our final 53-man roster projection”
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2 checkable claims — 1 depth chart call and 1 roster spot call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 2 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
1 of 2 have settled so far, averaging 100 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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Daniel Carlson to make the roster
“who we expect to take the place kicker's slot as seen in our final 53-man roster projection”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- NO
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- 6a390acf-cea0-4b40-8413-f415b1aa4003
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Daniel Carlson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Daniel Carlson , who we expect to take the place kicker's slot as seen in our final 53-man roster projection , hit his 38-yard field goal”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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