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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.
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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
751–775 of 1,021
61 / 1,021
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960 still pending
Outside the room in 2 of 2 articles (1 higher, 1 lower) · the strays aren’t settled yet
Kimani Vidal to be 3rd on the depth chart
The fact that Mitchell didn’t play while Vidal did suggests Vidal is a clear third on the depth chart.
Marlin Klein to be 2nd on the depth chart
it’s unclear where Jordan will fit into the backup rotation, but for now, it appears Klein could start the season as the second tight end
Mike Washington to be 2nd on the depth chart
it did help confirm that Washington is the No. 2 running back on the depth chart
Pat Freiermuth to fall short of his draft cost
While Freiermuth could be a bye-week replacement, it’s unlikely he has a significant bounce-back this season.
Keaton Mitchell to be 2nd on the depth chart
While Mitchell and Vidal appeared to be in a competition for the second running back spot, Mitchell appears to be in second.
Greg Dortch to make the roster
Both Wilson and Dortch stopped playing at the end of the first quarter, making it seem like their roster spots are secure.
Keaton Mitchell to outplay his draft cost
Mitchell has been among my top sleepers because of his strong play with the Baltimore Ravens and his similarities to Mike McDaniel’s former running back, De’Von Achane.
Cedrick Wilson Jr. to make the roster
Both Wilson and Dortch stopped playing at the end of the first quarter, making it seem like their roster spots are secure.
Isaac TeSlaa to be 3rd on the depth chart
While TeSlaa is still the clear favorite for the third receiving spot, the fact that he played so much in this game while other starters didn’t suggests his role isn’t as locked in as it could be.
Jeremiyah Love to be 1st on the depth chart
Love started this game, suggesting he is already ahead of Allgeier on the depth chart.
Mike Gesicki to fall short of his draft cost
It is very unlikely that Gesicki will see enough playing time to be fantasy-relevant this season if he wasn’t playing in early downs even with All out.
Andrew Ogletree to be 3rd on the depth chart
Drew Ogletree only played on the first drive with the starters for Indianapolis, suggesting he is locked in to the third tight end spot.
Justin Herbert to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points
He possesses the requisite rushing upside to finish as the overall QB1 this season.
Justin HerbertLos Angeles Chargers
Drake Maye to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert are all in play to be the position's top scorer.
Drake MayeNew England Patriots
Josh Allen to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert are all in play to be the position's top scorer.
Malik Willis to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 13.03)
Malik Willis , Miami Dolphins (ADP: 13.03) ... he could be a fantasy starter if he holds the job and scores enough touchdowns. Willis is a strong option for anyone willing to wait before adding a second quarterback in redraft leagues.
Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 13.04)
Tyler Shough is a great late-round option: Shough averaged 17.6 PPR points per game from Week 9 on last season, 12th among quarterbacks, yet he is going in the 13th round in fantasy drafts.
Calvin Ridley to be 3rd on the depth chart
Ridley is also expected to be healthy, shifting from the clear top option to the third read in the passing game.
Tai Felton to be 4th on the depth chart
After the free-agent addition of Jauan Jennings, Felton is still likely to begin the season as Minnesota's fourth receiver.
Cayden Green to be picked “early first-round-caliber” (picks 1–32)
Something has to give in what could be one of the season's most intriguing trench battles between early first-round-caliber players.
Using PFF's 2027 NFL Draft Big Board , we've picked out the toughest regular-season matchup for each of our top eight prospects. ... 1. WR Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State ... 2. QB Julian Sayin, Ohio State ... 3. QB Dante Moore, Oregon ... 4. EDGE Colin Simmons, Texas ... 5. CB Leonard Moore, Notre Dame ... 6. QB Arch Manning, Texas ... 7. EDGE Dylan Stewart, South Carolina ... 8. T Carter Smith, Indiana
Colin Simmons to be picked “early first-round-caliber” (picks 1–32)
Something has to give in what could be one of the season's most intriguing trench battles between early first-round-caliber players.
John Henry Daley to be 1st on the depth chart
He aligned over left tackles on 92.4% of his snaps last season, so assuming Michigan keeps him in a similar role, we'll get a full afternoon of reps against one of the draft's premier offensive tackle prospects.
Brandon Coleman to be 1st on the depth chart
The team could opt to sign a veteran like Taylor Decker, but the early indication is that Brandon Coleman will assume starting duties.
Tua Tagovailoa to be 1st on the depth chart
Likewise, the Falcons need to determine their QB1 in Kevin Stefanski's first season. The current favorite appears to be ex-Dolphin Tua Tagovailoa