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98.66% of their claims were specific enough to check. Most of what they said committed to something.
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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 Sports Illustrated’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 5 articles — always higher · the strays aren’t settled yet
Outside the room in 2 of 5 articles — always higher · the strays aren’t settled yet
3451–3475 of 3,723
991 / 3,723
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2,732 still pending
Outside the room in 2 of 2 articles (1 higher, 1 lower) · the strays aren’t settled yet
Matt Gay to be 1st on the depth chart
In what many thought would be a battle with fan favorite Kansei Matsuzawa, AKA “The Tokyo Toe,” there is no battle. Gay hasn’t missed and is booming the ball like the seasoned veteran that he is.
Cian Slone to make the roster
showing off his versatility, athleticism, and commitment to special teams, which will be his ticket to making this team
Maxx Crosby to finish top 1 at his position, by sacks
“No better challenge to have than to go against what I think is the best rusher in the league every day.
Kris Abrams-Draine to be 5th on the depth chart
securing his spot on the roster as the fifth cornerback
Kris Abrams-Draine to make the roster
Entering Year 3, KAD is having a nice camp, securing his spot on the roster as the fifth cornerback.
Adam Randall to make the roster
The most likely scenario is that both players make the team and primarily play on special teams
Derrick Henry to be 1st on the depth chart
With Henry as the unquestioned starter, slated to receive the bulk of the carries and snaps at the position
Adam Randall to be 3rd on the depth chart
he's still likely only battling for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart behind five-time Pro Bowler Derrick Henry and fellow veteran Justice Hill
Rashod Bateman to be 2nd on the depth chart
to say that he's shown enough in just a few padded practices and no game action to overtake someone like Bateman ... is overly optimistic and premature
Tank Dell to be 3rd on the depth chart
But he could just as easily rise up to catch the second or third-most touchdowns at the position, and see the third-most snaps.
Tank Dell to be 5th on the depth chart
So he may start the year getting the fifth-most targets in the room.
Rasheen Ali to make the roster
The most likely scenario is that both players make the team and primarily play on special teams
Justice Hill to be 2nd on the depth chart
Hill remains one of the best pass-catching and protecting players at the position in the league, making him the favorite to retain his role as the preferred third-down backfield option
Wan'Dale Robinson to be 1st on the depth chart
Ward's tether to expected WR1 Wan'Dale Robinson was also on full display
Kirk Cousins to be 1st on the depth chart
Barring Mendoza blowing Cousins out of the water, I don't see a scenario in which the rookie quarterback usurps the veteran as the Week 1 starter.
Fernando Mendoza to be 2nd on the depth chart
the smart approach is to stay on the course and allow Mendoza to learn from the bench while Cousins takes the reins
John Michael Schmitz to be 1st on the depth chart
He doesn't appear to be in any danger of losing his starting role, though the injury history remains a concern, as he can ill afford interruptions in his development.
John Michael SchmitzNew York Giants
Francis Mauigoa to be 1st on the depth chart
This year brings a new challenge: a rookie guard, Francis Mauigoa, converting from tackle, lining up next to him.
Francis MauigoaNew York Giants
Mike Brown to make the roster
Dell Pettus has had an impressive camp and has likely solidified himself onto the roster as a backup safety and core specialist, as has Mike Brown.
Mike BrownNew England Patriots
Kevin Byard to be 1st on the depth chart
Veteran Kevin Byard III and 2025 draft pick Craig Woodson project to be the group's starters.
Kevin ByardNew England Patriots
Milton Williams to be 1st on the depth chart
The group also includes projected starters Milton Williams and Christian Barmore, top backups Cory Durden and Joshua Farmer
Milton WilliamsNew England Patriots
Craig Woodson to be 1st on the depth chart
Veteran Kevin Byard III and 2025 draft pick Craig Woodson project to be the group's starters.
Craig WoodsonNew England Patriots
Dell Pettus to make the roster
Dell Pettus has had an impressive camp and has likely solidified himself onto the roster as a backup safety and core specialist, as has Mike Brown.
Dell PettusNew England Patriots
Cory Durden to be 2nd on the depth chart
projected starters Milton Williams and Christian Barmore, top backups Cory Durden and Joshua Farmer
Cory DurdenNew England Patriots
Brenden Schooler to make the roster
Schooler, a 2024 AP First Team All-Pro special teamer, has a guaranteed spot as well.
Brenden SchoolerNew England Patriots