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A limited sample — under 30 graded articles.
96.62% of their claims were specific enough to check. Most of what they said committed to something.
hits
misses
Takes in each band
Everyone writing under this banner, pooled into the numbers above. Counted by article, with a paginated series counting once — the same rule used for an individual, from the published methodology.
Teams and players where Pro Football Focus’s writers keep landing outside the room: at least twice, a call published under this banner sat beyond every other pundit who made a comparable one — higher or lower than all of them, in a room of at least five voices. The bar is the banner’s standing lean (+100 would be the most bullish voice in every room), and the accuracy covers just those out-on-a-limb calls, once they settle. Computed, never chosen.
Outside the room in 2 of 2 articles — always lower · the strays aren’t settled yet
Outside the room in 2 of 3 articles — always higher · the strays aren’t settled yet
401–425 of 1,021
61 / 1,021
graded
960 still pending
Outside the room in 2 of 2 articles (1 higher, 1 lower) · the strays aren’t settled yet
Cody Barton to be 1st on the depth chart
Cody Barton is expected to start next to him
Here are our linebacker rankings ahead of the 2026 season. 1. San Francisco 49ers ... 32. Indianapolis Colts
Zaire Franklin to be 1st on the depth chart
Zaire Franklin is expected to start next to him after a trade from the Indianapolis Colts.
Zaire FranklinGreen Bay Packers
Dee Winters to be 1st on the depth chart
The Cowboys traded for Dee Winters to start next to him
Fred Warner to finish top 1 at his position, by sacks
In Fred Warner, the 49ers have the best linebacker in football
Fred WarnerSan Francisco 49ers
Shedeur Sanders to be 2nd on the depth chart
Sanders will begin the season behind him after producing the stronger PFF passing grade during their preseason auditions
Shedeur SandersCleveland Browns
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
Deshaun Watson will start for the Browns against the Jaguars in Week 1 after emerging from Cleveland’s four-man quarterback competition.
Deshaun WatsonCleveland Browns
Stefon Diggs to be 3rd on the depth chart
On the first drive, McLaurin lined up at X, Burks at Z and Diggs in the slot in 11 personnel. ... His usage in this game suggests he could again be limited primarily to 11 personnel
Jaylin Lane to make the roster
That usage suggests Lane could be the odd man out if Washington keeps only seven wide receivers.
Ihmir Smith-Marsette to make the roster
It’s possible Smith-Marsette makes the roster instead of Duvernay.
AJ Barner to be 1st on the depth chart
Arroyo will be someone to pick up off the waiver wire if Barner suffers an injury
Charlie Kolar to outplay his draft cost
it also makes it possible Kolar is a sleeper tight end
De'Zhaun Stribling to be 3rd on the depth chart
De’Zhaun Stribling pushes for a starting job: Stribling was a frequent target in the first half and is making a push for a top-three spot on the depth chart.
Tony Pollard to be 1st on the depth chart
This generally suggests that Pollard is ahead of Spears, but the gap between the two may be smaller than it has been in past years.
Trey Benson to make the roster
Benson is unlikely to make the roster at this point
Jaylen Waddle to be 1st on the depth chart
it’s clear Waddle will be first given how much Denver has invested in him
Eli Stowers to make the roster
Stowers should still make the roster given his draft capital
Laquon Treadwell to make the roster
Laquon Treadwell locks into a roster spot: Treadwell played only one drive before exiting ahead of the rest of the Colts players who started the game.
Efton Chism III to make the roster
so Williams and Chism appear likely to make the roster
Brenen Thompson to be a starter
Brenen Thompson was notably the starter in this game over KeAndre Lambert-Smith, making it clear the rookie is ahead on the depth chart.
Calvin Austin III to be 1st on the depth chart
Austin appears to be the primary slot receiver.
Calvin Ridley to be 1st on the depth chart
For the first three drives, Ridley played X, Tate played Z and Robinson lined up in the slot. ... Titans’ wide receiver depth chart appears set
Denzel Boston to be 1st on the depth chart
Boston has secured Cleveland’s X receiver role after he, Jerry Jeudy and KC Concepcion started the first preseason game.
Malik Benson to be 2nd on the depth chart
However, Benson has played well enough in training camp to suggest he might be ahead of Thornton on the depth chart at this point.
Darnell Washington to be 1st on the depth chart
This suggests Washington will play more snaps this season, but Freiermuth will run more routes.