Sports Illustrated

established

75 writers with a graded record here.

Their own site →

67.89%

Accuracy

How often they were right.

-9.92

MissedTakes Score

Versus a naive guess. 0 means no better.

928

Graded calls

across 173 articles. 2671 more not yet settled.

98.64% of their claims were specific enough to check. Most of what they said committed to something.

Takes logged: 3,599
Graded: 928
Scored 80+: 780
Scored under 40: 146

How their calls land

Every graded call published under this banner, by score.

Takes in each band

143

What they publish

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

Roster Spot Calls1476 takes · 90.7 accuracy
Depth Chart Calls1399 takes · 37.5 accuracy
Game Outcome Picks209 takes · 57.7 accuracy
Trade and Signing Calls144 takes · 0.0 accuracy

Who writes here · 100

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 KendallC16 takes
Dontayvion WicksWR14 takes

Every take from Sports Illustrated

1651–1675 of 3,599

PendingJeff KerrDepth Chart Calls
Saquon Barkley to be 1st on the depth chart
the opportunities are scarce with Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby ahead of him
Saquon BarkleyPhiladelphia Eagles
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 23, 2026the article →
PendingVito ChircoDepth Chart Calls
Rock Ya-Sin to be 1st on the depth chart
I would say Rock Ya-Sin becomes the starter opposite Reed
Rock Ya-SinDetroit Lions
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 23, 2026
Miss · 0Emmett MatasovskyDepth Chart Calls
Christian Izien to be 1st on the depth chart
Christian Izien is an option for later in the season, but might be tasked with a starting safety role in Week 1 as Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph rehab their injuries.
Christian IzienDetroit Lions
a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
PendingEmmett MatasovskyDepth Chart Calls
Joshua Dobbs to be 2nd on the depth chart
That said, Dobbs is leading the quarterback race... Dobbs is the answer if I need to pick Goff's replacement for a game.
Joshua DobbsDetroit Lions
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 23, 2026the article →
PendingChristian BooherDepth Chart Calls
Juice Scruggs to be 1st on the depth chart
I think Scruggs will be the guy ultimately until Mays returns
Juice ScruggsDetroit Lions
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 23, 2026the article →
PendingChristian BooherDepth Chart Calls
Joshua Dobbs to be 2nd on the depth chart
I think Dobbs has the upper hand for a couple of reasons... Dobbs appears to be a serviceable option as the backup
Joshua DobbsDetroit Lions
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 23, 2026the article →
PendingVito ChircoDepth Chart Calls
Roger McCreary to be 1st on the depth chart
Roger McCreary captures the starting gig in the slot
Roger McCrearyDetroit Lions
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 23, 2026
PendingVito ChircoDepth Chart Calls
Joshua Dobbs to be 2nd on the depth chart
I believe it's Josh Dobbs... it gives him a slight upper hand in the battle for the backup QB job.
Joshua DobbsDetroit Lions
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 23, 2026
PendingJohn McMullenRoster Spot Calls
Johnny Wilson to make the roster
If the Florida State product clears waivers, he will revert to injured reserve.
Johnny WilsonPhiladelphia Eagles
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Ralph VentreRoster Spot Calls
Khalil Shakir to make the roster
With DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer and fourth-round rookie Skyler Bell seemingly destined for roster spots
Khalil ShakirBuffalo Bills
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Ralph VentreRoster Spot Calls
Skyler Bell to make the roster
fourth-round rookie Skyler Bell seemingly destined for roster spots
Skyler BellBuffalo Bills
a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Ralph VentreRoster Spot Calls
Josh Palmer to make the roster
With DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer and fourth-round rookie Skyler Bell seemingly destined for roster spots
Josh PalmerBuffalo Bills
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
PendingRalph VentreRoster Spot Calls
Ja'Mori Maclin to make the roster
At this point, Maclin appears to have locked up a practice squad opportunity
Ja'Mori MaclinBuffalo Bills
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Ralph VentreRoster Spot Calls
Keon Coleman to make the roster
With DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer and fourth-round rookie Skyler Bell seemingly destined for roster spots
Keon ColemanBuffalo Bills
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Ralph VentreRoster Spot Calls
DJ Moore to make the roster
With DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer and fourth-round rookie Skyler Bell seemingly destined for roster spots
DJ MooreBuffalo Bills
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
Miss · 0Gene ChamberlainRoster Spot Calls
Kaden Davis to make the roster
Davis has to be so good that he causes the Bears to decide against keeping a player at another needed position. Game 2 was not that good.
Kaden DavisChicago Bears
a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →
PendingBob FolgerRoster Spot Calls
Zaire Barnes to make the roster
It was Barnes' lone tackle of the day, but with that said, we have little doubt that Barnes is making this team not just for his contributions on defense but more so for his special teams ability.
Zaire BarnesNew York Giants
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 23, 2026
PendingSteve KubitzaDepth Chart Calls
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
Given recent history, it would not be surprising to see both quarterbacks make starts and do so early in the season.
Deshaun WatsonCleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 23, 2026
PendingSteve KubitzaDepth Chart Calls
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
Given recent history, it would not be surprising to see both quarterbacks make starts and do so early in the season.
Shedeur SandersCleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 23, 2026
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
Nick Cross to make the roster
Safety (5) Nick Cross, Quan Martin, Jeremy Reaves, Tyler Owens, Malik Spencer
Nick CrossWashington 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 →
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 →
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
Treylon Burks to make the roster
Wide Receiver (7) Terry McLaurin, Stefon Diggs, Antonio Williams , Luke McCaffrey, Treylon Burks, Jaylin Lane, Dyami Brown
Treylon BurksWashington Commanders
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 23, 2026the article →