Joe Marino· May 1, 2026

Marino gives his first 2026 Buffalo Bills 53-man roster projection, naming which players make the roster at each position, who gets cut, and who wins the starting jobs along the offensive line and at punter.

“So there you have it, a 53 man roster projection where 17 of 50 non specialists are new.”

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77 checkable claims — 69 roster spot calls and 8 depth chart calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.

It names 75 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

46 of 77 have settled so far, averaging 93.5 out of 100, against 78.3 for a naive guess at the same calls.

Of the 2 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.

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77 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.

Roster Spot Calls Michael Hoecht Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Michael Hoecht to make the roster
“I'm projecting that he makes the, like, the initial 53, and there's no pup list.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Michael Hoecht
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls DeWayne Carter Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
DeWayne Carter to make the roster
“And Oliver, Deon Walker, TJ Sanders, Landon Jackson, Dwayne Carter, Zane Durant, and Fy Mathis. I think those are your seven.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
200
player:
DeWayne Carter
season:
2026
claimed:
he makes the 53
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Ty Johnson Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Ty Johnson to make the roster
“The three running backs cut and dry. James Cook, Ray Davis, Ty Johnson.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Ty Johnson
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Damar Hamlin Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Damar Hamlin to make the roster
“So that does mean that Geno Stone doesn't make it, DeMar Hamlin doesn't make it, and Wanda Owens doesn't make it.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
-200
player:
Damar Hamlin
season:
2026
claimed:
he does not make the 53
accuracy:
0
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Tommy Doman Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Tommy Doman to make the roster
“I'll say Tommy Doman, wins your punter job”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
200
player:
Tommy Doman
season:
2026
claimed:
he makes the 53
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Kyle Allen Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Kyle Allen to make the roster
“But Josh Allen, Kyle Allen, that's gonna be your rostered quarterbacks for this Bills team.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Kyle Allen
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls James Cook Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
James Cook to make the roster
“The three running backs cut and dry. James Cook, Ray Davis, Ty Johnson.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
James Cook
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Davison Igbinosun Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Davison Igbinosun to make the roster
“Benford, Harrison, Alford, Igbunosin, easy, gonna make it.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
200
player:
Davison Igbinosun
season:
2026
claimed:
he makes the 53
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Jackson Hawes Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Jackson Hawes to make the roster
“So Kinkade, Knox, Hawes, your three projected roster tight ends.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Jackson Hawes
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Sam Franklin Jr.Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Sam Franklin Jr. to make the roster
“and then Sam Franklin, who they signed to a three year extension as a special teams ace”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Sam Franklin Jr.
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Jude Bowry Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Jude Bowry to make the roster
“So Jude Bowery, I think, is comfortably making this roster.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
200
player:
Jude Bowry
season:
2026
claimed:
he makes the 53
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Lloyd Cushenberry III Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Lloyd Cushenberry III to make the roster
“I'm going with Lloyd Cushionbury predictably.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Lloyd Cushenberry III
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Joe Andreessen Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Joe Andreessen to make the roster
“Terrell Bernard, Doreen Williams, Joe Andreessen, Caleb Elarms ... I think that's your four.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Joe Andreessen
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Austin Corbett Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Austin Corbett to make the roster
“There's a good competition at left guard between Alec Anderson and Austin Corbett. I think they both make this roster.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Austin Corbett
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Greg Rousseau Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Greg Rousseau to make the roster
“So five on the ball outside linebackers, Brad Chubb, Greg Russo, Michael Hoyt, TJ Parker, and Jevon Solomon.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Greg Rousseau
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Jordan Hancock Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Jordan Hancock to make the roster
“I have the Bills keeping five safeties, Cole Bishop, CJ Gardner Johnson, Jordan Hancock, Jalen Kilgore, the draft pick, and then Sam Franklin”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Jordan Hancock
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Keon Coleman Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Keon Coleman to make the roster
“Keon Coleman, I'm inclined to believe that he's going to stick around.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Keon Coleman
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Christian Benford Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Christian Benford to make the roster
“So Christian Benford, Maxwell Harrison, D Alford, Davison, Igbunosin, and then Toriano Pride.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Christian Benford
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Deone Walker Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Deone Walker to make the roster
“And Oliver, Deon Walker, TJ Sanders, Landon Jackson, Dwayne Carter, Zane Durant, and Fy Mathis. I think those are your seven.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Deone Walker
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Ray Davis Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Ray Davis to make the roster
“The three running backs cut and dry. James Cook, Ray Davis, Ty Johnson.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Ray Davis
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls T.J. Sanders Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
T.J. Sanders to make the roster
“And Oliver, Deon Walker, TJ Sanders, Landon Jackson, Dwayne Carter, Zane Durant, and Fy Mathis. I think those are your seven.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
T.J. Sanders
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Ar'maj Reed-Adams Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Ar'maj Reed-Adams to make the roster
“And so that will be your first draft pick to this point in our Maj Reed Adams that I don't have making the 53.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Ar'maj Reed-Adams
season:
2026
claimed:
he does not make the 53
accuracy:
0
baseline:
0
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Reid Ferguson Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Reid Ferguson to make the roster
“Reed Ferguson's gonna be your long snapper.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Reid Ferguson
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Jalon Kilgore Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Jalon Kilgore to make the roster
“Jalen Kilgore, the draft pick, and then Sam Franklin, who they signed to a three year extension”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
200
player:
Jalon Kilgore
season:
2026
claimed:
he makes the 53
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls T.J. Parker Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
T.J. Parker to make the roster
“So five on the ball outside linebackers, Brad Chubb, Greg Russo, Michael Hoyt, TJ Parker, and Jevon Solomon.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
200
player:
T.J. Parker
season:
2026
claimed:
he makes the 53
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Maxwell Hairston Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Maxwell Hairston to make the roster
“So Christian Benford, Maxwell Harrison, D Alford, Davison, Igbunosin, and then Toriano Pride.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Maxwell Hairston
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls C.J. Gardner-Johnson Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
C.J. Gardner-Johnson to make the roster
“I have the Bills keeping five safeties, Cole Bishop, CJ Gardner Johnson, Jordan Hancock, Jalen Kilgore, the draft pick, and then Sam Franklin”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
C.J. Gardner-Johnson
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Tyler Bass Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Tyler Bass to make the roster
“Of course, I will go Tyler Bass, and I'll say Tommy Doman, wins your punter job.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
200
player:
Tyler Bass
season:
2026
claimed:
he makes the 53
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Josh Palmer Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Josh Palmer to make the roster
“Then Joshua Palmer back, of course, for this year.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Josh Palmer
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls DJ Moore Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
DJ Moore to make the roster
“So DJ Moore, obvious. Khalil Shakir, obvious. Then Joshua Palmer back”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
DJ Moore
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Landon Jackson Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Landon Jackson to make the roster
“And Oliver, Deon Walker, TJ Sanders, Landon Jackson, Dwayne Carter, Zane Durant, and Fy Mathis. I think those are your seven.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Landon Jackson
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Dee Alford Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Dee Alford to make the roster
“So Christian Benford, Maxwell Harrison, D Alford, Davison, Igbunosin, and then Toriano Pride.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Dee Alford
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Bradley Chubb Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Bradley Chubb to make the roster
“So five on the ball outside linebackers, Brad Chubb, Greg Russo, Michael Hoyt, TJ Parker, and Jevon Solomon.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Bradley Chubb
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Khalil Shakir Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Khalil Shakir to make the roster
“So DJ Moore, obvious. Khalil Shakir, obvious.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Khalil Shakir
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Kaleb Elarms-Orr Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Kaleb Elarms-Orr to make the roster
“Caleb Elarms, or the fourth round pick out of TCU. I think that's your four.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
200
player:
Kaleb Elarms-Orr
season:
2026
claimed:
he makes the 53
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this is wrong?
Roster Spot Calls Cole Bishop Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Cole Bishop to make the roster
“I have the Bills keeping five safeties, Cole Bishop, CJ Gardner Johnson, Jordan Hancock, Jalen Kilgore, the draft pick, and then Sam Franklin”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Cole Bishop
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
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Roster Spot Calls Ed Oliver Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Ed Oliver to make the roster
“And Oliver, Deon Walker, TJ Sanders, Landon Jackson, Dwayne Carter, Zane Durant, and Fy Mathis. I think those are your seven.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Ed Oliver
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
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Roster Spot Calls Dalton Kincaid Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Dalton Kincaid to make the roster
“So Kinkade, Knox, Hawes, your three projected roster tight ends.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Dalton Kincaid
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
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Roster Spot Calls Terrel Bernard Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Terrel Bernard to make the roster
“Terrell Bernard, Doreen Williams, Joe Andreessen, Caleb Elarms, or the fourth round pick out of TCU. I think that's your four.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Terrel Bernard
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
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Roster Spot Calls Dorian Williams Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Dorian Williams to make the roster
“Terrell Bernard, Doreen Williams, Joe Andreessen, Caleb Elarms ... I think that's your four.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Dorian Williams
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
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Roster Spot Calls Dawson Knox Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Dawson Knox to make the roster
“So Kinkade, Knox, Hawes, your three projected roster tight ends.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Dawson Knox
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
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Roster Spot Calls Tylan Grable Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Tylan Grable to make the roster
“Then I have Tylen Grable making it as a guy that's been the Bills' preferred swing tackle in the past”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Tylan Grable
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
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Roster Spot Calls Skyler Bell Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Skyler Bell to make the roster
“Skyler Bell, the Bills' fourth round pick out of Yukon. I think he makes this roster pretty comfortably.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
200
player:
Skyler Bell
season:
2026
claimed:
he makes the 53
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
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Roster Spot Calls Alec Anderson Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Alec Anderson to make the roster
“There's a good competition at left guard between Alec Anderson and Austin Corbett. I think they both make this roster.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Alec Anderson
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
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Roster Spot Calls Javon Solomon Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Javon Solomon to make the roster
“So five on the ball outside linebackers, Brad Chubb, Greg Russo, Michael Hoyt, TJ Parker, and Jevon Solomon.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
0
player:
Javon Solomon
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:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
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Roster Spot Calls Frank Gore Jr.Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Frank Gore Jr. to make the roster
“that means Frank Gore junior and Desmond Reed would be the players that are released”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
-200
player:
Frank Gore Jr.
season:
2026
claimed:
he does not make the 53
accuracy:
0
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:
2
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
1
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Roster Spot Calls Tyrell Shavers Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Tyrell Shavers to make the roster
“Now Tyrell Shavers, I think it's pretty clear he'll start the season on the physically unable to perform list.”
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Depth Chart Calls Spencer Brown Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Spencer Brown to be 1st on the depth chart
“your starting tackles, Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown, they're good to go”
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Roster Spot Calls Shane Buechele Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Shane Buechele to make the roster
“Shane Bushell, who I think is destined for that practice squad QB three spot once again”
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Roster Spot Calls Zane Durant Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Zane Durant to make the roster
“And Oliver, Deon Walker, TJ Sanders, Landon Jackson, Dwayne Carter, Zane Durant, and Fy Mathis. I think those are your seven.”
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Roster Spot Calls Phidarian Mathis Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Phidarian Mathis to make the roster
“And Oliver, Deon Walker, TJ Sanders, Landon Jackson, Dwayne Carter, Zane Durant, and Fy Mathis. I think those are your seven.”
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Roster Spot Calls Trent Sherfield Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Trent Sherfield to make the roster
“And and for now, I'm gonna pick Trent Sherfield.”
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Depth Chart Calls Tommy Doman Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Tommy Doman to be 1st on the depth chart
“and I'll say Tommy Doman, wins your punter job”
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Depth Chart Calls Kyle Allen Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Kyle Allen to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Josh Allen, obviously, your starting quarterback, and Kyle Allen, the backup.”
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Roster Spot Calls Wande Owens Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Wande Owens to make the roster
“So that does mean that Geno Stone doesn't make it, DeMar Hamlin doesn't make it, and Wanda Owens doesn't make it.”
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Roster Spot Calls Bruno Fina Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Bruno Fina to make the roster
“Nick Broker, Travis Clayton, Bruno Fina, Demetrius Weatherspoon, and our Majer Reed Adams don't make this roster.”
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Depth Chart Calls Josh Allen Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Josh Allen to be 1st on the depth chart
“Josh Allen, obviously, your starting quarterback, and Kyle Allen, the backup.”
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Roster Spot Calls Jackson Acker Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Jackson Acker to make the roster
“And so I have him making this roster. So there's your second new addition, Jackson Acker at the fullback position”
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Roster Spot Calls Jimmy Ciarlo Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Jimmy Ciarlo to make the roster
“Then guys that don't make it, Jimmy Charlo, Keonta Jenkins, Theron Gaines, and Jaden Flaker”
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Depth Chart Calls Tyler Bass Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Tyler Bass to be 1st on the depth chart
“Of course, I will go Tyler Bass”
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Roster Spot Calls Travis Clayton Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Travis Clayton to make the roster
“Nick Broker, Travis Clayton, Bruno Fina, Demetrius Weatherspoon, and our Majer Reed Adams don't make this roster.”
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Roster Spot Calls Nick Broeker Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Nick Broeker to make the roster
“Nick Broker, Travis Clayton, Bruno Fina, Demetrius Weatherspoon, and our Majer Reed Adams don't make this roster.”
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Roster Spot Calls Geno Stone Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Geno Stone to make the roster
“So that does mean that Geno Stone doesn't make it, DeMar Hamlin doesn't make it, and Wanda Owens doesn't make it.”
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Depth Chart Calls O'Cyrus Torrence Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
O'Cyrus Torrence to be 1st on the depth chart
“Your starting right guard, Osiris Torrance, he's in.”
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Roster Spot Calls Theron Gaines Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Theron Gaines to make the roster
“Then guys that don't make it, Jimmy Charlo, Keonta Jenkins, Theron Gaines, and Jaden Flaker, those last two UDFAs.”
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Roster Spot Calls Zion Logue Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Zion Logue to make the roster
“And that means only two guys are released in Zion Logan, Tommy, King Basote.”
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Depth Chart Calls Connor McGovern Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Connor McGovern to be 1st on the depth chart
“Your newly extended center, Connor McGovern, he's good to go.”
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Roster Spot Calls Da'Metrius Weatherspoon Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Da'Metrius Weatherspoon to make the roster
“Nick Broker, Travis Clayton, Bruno Fina, Demetrius Weatherspoon, and our Majer Reed Adams don't make this roster.”
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Roster Spot Calls Cade Denhoff Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Cade Denhoff to make the roster
“And then your players that don't make it Andre Jones and Kaye Denhoff.”
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Roster Spot Calls Toriano Pride Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Toriano Pride to make the roster
“So I do think there's a spot for Toriano pride to make this roster.”
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Roster Spot Calls Tommy Akingbesote Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Tommy Akingbesote to make the roster
“And that means only two guys are released in Zion Logan, Tommy, King Basote.”
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Roster Spot Calls Sedrick Van Pran-Granger Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Sedrick Van Pran-Granger to make the roster
“That means Cedric Van Paren, Granger, Chase Lunt, Nick Broker, Travis Clayton, Bruno Fina, Demetrius Weatherspoon, and our Majer Reed Adams don't make this roster.”
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Roster Spot Calls Desmond Reid Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Desmond Reid to make the roster
“that means Frank Gore junior and Desmond Reed would be the players that are released”
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Roster Spot Calls Chase Lundt Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Chase Lundt to make the roster
“That means Cedric Van Paren, Granger, Chase Lunt, Nick Broker, Travis Clayton, Bruno Fina, Demetrius Weatherspoon, and our Majer Reed Adams don't make this roster.”
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Roster Spot Calls Andre Jones Jr.Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Andre Jones Jr. to make the roster
“And then your players that don't make it Andre Jones and Kaye Denhoff.”
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Roster Spot Calls Keonta Jenkins Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Keonta Jenkins to make the roster
“Then guys that don't make it, Jimmy Charlo, Keonta Jenkins, Theron Gaines, and Jaden Flaker”
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Depth Chart Calls Dion Dawkins Buffalo BillsMay 1, 2026
Dion Dawkins to be 1st on the depth chart
“very obvious to me, your starting tackles, Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown, they're good to go”
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