Sports Illustrated

established

107 writers with a graded record here.

Their own site →

68.24%

Accuracy

How often they were right.

-3.3

MissedTakes Score

Versus a naive guess. 0 means no better.

985

Graded calls

across 193 articles. 2713 more not yet settled.

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

Takes logged: 3,698
Graded: 985
Scored 80+: 820
Scored under 40: 152

How their calls land

Every graded call published under this banner, by score.

Takes in each band

147

What they publish

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

Roster Spot Calls1480 takes · 90.5 accuracy
Depth Chart Calls1438 takes · 38.9 accuracy
Game Outcome Picks210 takes · 65.3 accuracy
Trade and Signing Calls156 takes · 0.0 accuracy

Who writes here · 126

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

Deshaun WatsonQB16 takes
Drew KendallC16 takes

Every take from Sports Illustrated

2301–2325 of 3,698

Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Emmanuel Forbes to make the roster
Cornerback (5): Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson, Emmanuel Forbes, Josh Wallace, Cam Lampkin
Emmanuel ForbesLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Davis Allen to make the roster
Tight End (5): Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson, Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, Max Klare
Davis AllenLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Terrance Ferguson to make the roster
Tight End (5): Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson, Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, Max Klare
Terrance FergusonLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
C.J. Daniels to make the roster
Wide Receiver (5): Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Jordan Whittington, CJ Daniels, Konata Mumpfield
C.J. DanielsLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Konata Mumpfield to make the roster
Mumpfield seems like a lock after he didn't play.
Konata MumpfieldLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Joe Cardona to make the roster
Special Teams (3): Ethan Evans, Harrison Mevis, Joe Cardona
Joe CardonaLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Grant Stuard to make the roster
Linebacker (4): Nate Landman, Omar Speights, Grant Stuard, Shaun Dolac
Grant StuardLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Tyler Higbee to make the roster
Tight End (5): Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson, Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, Max Klare
Tyler HigbeeLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Poona Ford to make the roster
Defensive Line (6): Poona Ford, Tyler Davis, Tim Keenan III, Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske, Ty Hamilton
Poona FordLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Harrison Mevis to make the roster
Special Teams (3): Ethan Evans, Harrison Mevis, Joe Cardona
Harrison MevisLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
PendingBlaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Tim Keenan to make the roster
Defensive Line (6): Poona Ford, Tyler Davis, Tim Keenan III, Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske, Ty Hamilton
Tim KeenanLos Angeles Rams
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
David Quessenberry to make the roster
Offensive Line (9): Alaric Jackson, Steve Avila, Coleman Shelton, Kevin Dotson, Warren McClendon, Keagen Trost, Justin Dedich, Beaux Limmer, David Quessenberry
David QuessenberryLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Coleman Shelton to make the roster
Offensive Line (9): Alaric Jackson, Steve Avila, Coleman Shelton, Kevin Dotson, Warren McClendon, Keagen Trost, Justin Dedich, Beaux Limmer, David Quessenberry
Coleman SheltonLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Braden Fiske to make the roster
Defensive Line (6): Poona Ford, Tyler Davis, Tim Keenan III, Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske, Ty Hamilton
Braden FiskeLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Jaylen Watson to make the roster
Cornerback (5): Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson, Emmanuel Forbes, Josh Wallace, Cam Lampkin
Jaylen WatsonLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Myles Garrett to make the roster
EDGE (4): Myles Garrett, Byron Young, Josaiah Stewart, Desjuan Johnson
Myles GarrettLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Ronnie Rivers to make the roster
Running Back (4): Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Ronnie Rivers, Jarquez Hunter
Ronnie RiversLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Alaric Jackson to make the roster
Offensive Line (9): Alaric Jackson, Steve Avila, Coleman Shelton, Kevin Dotson, Warren McClendon, Keagen Trost, Justin Dedich, Beaux Limmer, David Quessenberry
Alaric JacksonLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Jarquez Hunter to make the roster
Running Back (4): Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Ronnie Rivers, Jarquez Hunter
Jarquez HunterLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Kyren Williams to make the roster
Running Back (4): Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Ronnie Rivers, Jarquez Hunter
Kyren WilliamsLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Steve Avila to make the roster
Offensive Line (9): Alaric Jackson, Steve Avila, Coleman Shelton, Kevin Dotson, Warren McClendon, Keagen Trost, Justin Dedich, Beaux Limmer, David Quessenberry
Steve AvilaLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Tyler Davis to make the roster
Defensive Line (6): Poona Ford, Tyler Davis, Tim Keenan III, Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske, Ty Hamilton
Tyler DavisLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Kam Curl to make the roster
Safety (5): Quentin Lake, Kam Curl, Kam Kinchens, Jaylen McCollough, Tanner Ingle
Kam CurlLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Trent McDuffie to make the roster
Cornerback (5): Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson, Emmanuel Forbes, Josh Wallace, Cam Lampkin
Trent McDuffieLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Nate Landman to make the roster
Linebacker (4): Nate Landman, Omar Speights, Grant Stuard, Shaun Dolac
Nate LandmanLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →