Sports Illustrated

established

74 writers with a graded record here.

Their own site →

68.57%

Accuracy

How often they were right.

-8.33

MissedTakes Score

Versus a naive guess. 0 means no better.

921

Graded calls

across 172 articles. 2606 more not yet settled.

98.62% of their claims were specific enough to check. Most of what they said committed to something.

Takes logged: 3,527
Graded: 921
Scored 80+: 779
Scored under 40: 140

How their calls land

Every graded call published under this banner, by score.

Takes in each band

137

What they publish

Where this publisher spends its predictions, and how accurate each kind has been.

Roster Spot Calls1475 takes · 91.4 accuracy
Depth Chart Calls1343 takes · 37.5 accuracy
Game Outcome Picks205 takes · 57.7 accuracy
Trade and Signing Calls144 takes · 0.0 accuracy

Who writes here · 99

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.

Adam Carlsonprovisional100.0 · 1 article
Diante Leeprovisional100.0 · 2 articles

Against the grain

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.

Caleb Williams+33
Outside the room in 2 of 5 articles — always higher · the strays aren’t settled yet
Jacksonville Jaguars+21
Outside the room in 2 of 4 articles — always higher · the strays aren’t settled yet

Who they write about

Drew KendallC15 takes
Kirk CousinsQB14 takes

Every take from Sports Illustrated

1626–1650 of 3,527

Hit · 100Philip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Luke McCaffrey to make the roster
Wide Receiver (7) Terry McLaurin, Stefon Diggs, Antonio Williams , Luke McCaffrey, Treylon Burks, Jaylin Lane, Dyami Brown
Luke McCaffreyWashington Commanders
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Philip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Tim Settle to make the roster
Defensive Tackle/Defensive Line (5) Daron Payne, Javon Kinlaw, Tim Settle, Charles Omenihu, Maurice Hurst II
Tim SettleWashington Commanders
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Philip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Ben Sinnott to make the roster
Tight End (4) Chig Okonkwo, John Bates, Ben Sinnott, Colson Yankoff
Ben SinnottWashington Commanders
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Philip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Jacory Croskey-Merritt to make the roster
Running Back (4) Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Rachaad White, Kaytron Allen, Jeremy McNichols
Jacory Croskey-MerrittWashington Commanders
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Philip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Chris Paul to make the roster
Offensive Line (9) Sam Cosmi, Chris Paul, Daniel Brunskill, Nick Allegretti, Matt Gulbin, Brandon Coleman, Josh Conerly Jr., Andrew Wylie, Trent Scott
Chris PaulWashington Commanders
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Philip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Tyler Ott to make the roster
Tyler Ott keeps his place without any competition, rightfully so.
Tyler OttWashington Commanders
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Philip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Antonio Williams to make the roster
Wide Receiver (7) Terry McLaurin, Stefon Diggs, Antonio Williams , Luke McCaffrey, Treylon Burks, Jaylin Lane, Dyami Brown
Antonio WilliamsWashington Commanders
a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Philip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Javon Kinlaw to make the roster
Defensive Tackle/Defensive Line (5) Daron Payne, Javon Kinlaw, Tim Settle, Charles Omenihu, Maurice Hurst II
Javon KinlawWashington Commanders
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Philip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Brandon Coleman to make the roster
Offensive Line (9) Sam Cosmi, Chris Paul, Daniel Brunskill, Nick Allegretti, Matt Gulbin, Brandon Coleman, Josh Conerly Jr., Andrew Wylie, Trent Scott
Brandon ColemanWashington Commanders
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Philip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Quan Martin to make the roster
Safety (5) Nick Cross, Quan Martin, Jeremy Reaves, Tyler Owens, Malik Spencer
Quan MartinWashington Commanders
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Philip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Andrew Wylie to make the roster
Offensive Line (9) Sam Cosmi, Chris Paul, Daniel Brunskill, Nick Allegretti, Matt Gulbin, Brandon Coleman, Josh Conerly Jr., Andrew Wylie, Trent Scott
Andrew WylieWashington Commanders
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
PendingPhilip HughesDepth Chart Calls
Athan Kaliakmanis to be 3rd on the depth chart
Athan Kaliakmanis has stepped into that spot... appears to be the right quarterback to have behind Daniels and Mariota moving forward.
Athan KaliakmanisWashington Commanders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Philip HughesRoster Spot Calls
John Bates to make the roster
Tight End (4) Chig Okonkwo, John Bates, Ben Sinnott, Colson Yankoff
John BatesWashington Commanders
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
PendingPhilip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Malik Spencer to make the roster
Safety (5) Nick Cross, Quan Martin, Jeremy Reaves, Tyler Owens, Malik Spencer
Malik SpencerWashington Commanders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Philip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Tyler Owens to make the roster
The major change here is keeping Tyler Owens over Will Harris.
Tyler OwensWashington Commanders
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Philip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Rachaad White to make the roster
Running Back (4) Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Rachaad White, Kaytron Allen, Jeremy McNichols
Rachaad WhiteWashington Commanders
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Philip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Terry McLaurin to make the roster
Wide Receiver (7) Terry McLaurin, Stefon Diggs, Antonio Williams , Luke McCaffrey, Treylon Burks, Jaylin Lane, Dyami Brown
Terry McLaurinWashington Commanders
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Philip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Josh Conerly Jr. to make the roster
Offensive Line (9) Sam Cosmi, Chris Paul, Daniel Brunskill, Nick Allegretti, Matt Gulbin, Brandon Coleman, Josh Conerly Jr., Andrew Wylie, Trent Scott
Josh Conerly Jr.Washington Commanders
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Philip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Matt Gulbin to make the roster
Offensive Line (9) Sam Cosmi, Chris Paul, Daniel Brunskill, Nick Allegretti, Matt Gulbin, Brandon Coleman, Josh Conerly Jr., Andrew Wylie, Trent Scott
Matt GulbinWashington Commanders
a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Philip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Sonny Styles to make the roster
Linebacker (5) Sonny Styles , Frankie Luvu, Leo Chenal, Jordan Magee, Kain Medrano
Sonny StylesWashington Commanders
a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Philip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Nick Allegretti to make the roster
Offensive Line (9) Sam Cosmi, Chris Paul, Daniel Brunskill, Nick Allegretti, Matt Gulbin, Brandon Coleman, Josh Conerly Jr., Andrew Wylie, Trent Scott
Nick AllegrettiWashington Commanders
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
PendingPhilip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Jeremy McNichols to make the roster
Running Back (4) Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Rachaad White, Kaytron Allen, Jeremy McNichols
Jeremy McNicholsWashington Commanders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 23, 2026the article →
PendingPhilip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Trent Scott to make the roster
Scott appears to be the safer pick, although I wasn't that impressed with Scott this camp or in the preseason
Trent ScottWashington Commanders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Philip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Sam Cosmi to make the roster
Offensive Line (9) Sam Cosmi, Chris Paul, Daniel Brunskill, Nick Allegretti, Matt Gulbin, Brandon Coleman, Josh Conerly Jr., Andrew Wylie, Trent Scott
Sam CosmiWashington Commanders
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Philip HughesRoster Spot Calls
Mike Sainristil to make the roster
Cornerback (5) Trey Amos, Rasul Douglas, Mike Sainristil, Amik Robertson, Fabian Moreau
Mike SainristilWashington Commanders
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →