Sports Illustrated — Prediction Record | MissedTakes

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

2326–2350 of 3,698

Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Stetson Bennett to make the roster
Quarterback (3): Matthew Stafford, Stetson Bennett, Ty Simpson
Stetson BennettLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
PendingBlaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Cam Lampkin to make the roster
Cornerback (5): Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson, Emmanuel Forbes, Josh Wallace, Cam Lampkin
Cam LampkinLos Angeles Rams
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Quentin Lake to make the roster
Safety (5): Quentin Lake, Kam Curl, Kam Kinchens, Jaylen McCollough, Tanner Ingle
Quentin LakeLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Josh Wallace to make the roster
Cornerback (5): Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson, Emmanuel Forbes, Josh Wallace, Cam Lampkin
Josh WallaceLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
PendingBlaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Dean Connors to make the roster
While Dean Connors impressed at running back in the preseason opener, it's hard to see him making the roster. He'll be difficult to cut, but he's likely a practice squad candidate
Dean ConnorsLos Angeles Rams
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Puka Nacua to make the roster
Wide Receiver (5): Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Jordan Whittington, CJ Daniels, Konata Mumpfield
Puka NacuaLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls
Tanner Ingle to make the roster
Safety (5): Quentin Lake, Kam Curl, Kam Kinchens, Jaylen McCollough, Tanner Ingle
Tanner IngleLos Angeles Rams
a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
PendingEthan HurwitzDepth Chart Calls
Mehki Butler to be 2nd on the depth chart
Those guys were undrafted rookie Jacob Rizy at center and Mehki Butler at left guard. ... it's trending that they'll be the top interior backups at those positions moving forward.
Mehki ButlerNew England Patriots
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
PendingEthan HurwitzDepth Chart Calls
Jacob Rizy to be 2nd on the depth chart
Those guys were undrafted rookie Jacob Rizy at center and Mehki Butler at left guard. ... it's trending that they'll be the top interior backups at those positions moving forward.
Jacob RizyNew England Patriots
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
PendingMike MoraitisRoster Spot Calls
Julius Wood to make the roster
Wood is going to be hard-pressed to find his way onto the 53-man roster with the loaded situation the Cowboys have at safety, but he is putting himself in position to stick on the practice squad.
Julius WoodDallas Cowboys
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
PendingRafael ZamoranoDepth Chart Calls
Carsen Ryan to be 4th on the depth chart
Tight ends: Harold Fannin Jr., Blake Whiteheart, Jack Stoll, Carsen Ryan
Carsen RyanCleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
PendingRafael ZamoranoDepth Chart Calls
Kalia Davis to be 7th on the depth chart
Defensive line: Jared Verse, Mason Graham, Maliek Collins, Alex Wright, Julian Okwara, Mike Hall Jr., Kalia Davis, Khordae Sydnor, Spencer Fano, Adin Huntington
Kalia DavisCleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
PendingRafael ZamoranoDepth Chart Calls
Grant Delpit to be 3rd on the depth chart
Defensive backs: Denzel Ward, Tyson Campbell, Grant Delpit, Ronnie Hickman, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Myles Harden, Christopher Edmonds, D'Angelo Ross, Michael Coates Jr.
Grant DelpitCleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
PendingRafael ZamoranoDepth Chart Calls
Chris Edmonds to be 7th on the depth chart
Defensive backs: ... Myles Harden, Christopher Edmonds, D'Angelo Ross, Michael Coates Jr.
Chris EdmondsCleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
PendingRafael ZamoranoDepth Chart Calls
Elgton Jenkins to be 1st on the depth chart
Starting five looks set for now, with Elgton Jenkins handling the center
Elgton JenkinsCleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
Hit · 100Rafael ZamoranoDepth Chart Calls
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
Quarterbacks: Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, Taylen Green ... a sense Watson is being favored by the coaching staff to start Week 1
Deshaun WatsonCleveland Browns
a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 16, 2026the article →
PendingRafael ZamoranoDepth Chart Calls
Harold Fannin Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart
Fannin is secure at the top, and he'll possibly be followed by Blakeheart
Harold Fannin Jr.Cleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
PendingRafael ZamoranoDepth Chart Calls
Jack Stoll to be 3rd on the depth chart
Tight ends: Harold Fannin Jr., Blake Whiteheart, Jack Stoll, Carsen Ryan
Jack StollCleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
PendingRafael ZamoranoDepth Chart Calls
Justin Jefferson to be 4th on the depth chart
Linebackers: Carson Schwesinger, Quincy Williams, Easton Mascarenas-Arnold, Justin Jefferson, Winston Reid
Justin JeffersonCleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
PendingRafael ZamoranoDepth Chart Calls
Denzel Ward to be 1st on the depth chart
Defensive backs: Denzel Ward, Tyson Campbell, Grant Delpit, Ronnie Hickman, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Myles Harden, Christopher Edmonds, D'Angelo Ross, Michael Coates Jr.
Denzel WardCleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
PendingRafael ZamoranoDepth Chart Calls
KT Leveston to be 2nd on the depth chart
Dawand Jones and KT Leveston look like the top backups for now
KT LevestonCleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
PendingRafael ZamoranoDepth Chart Calls
Teven Jenkins to be 1st on the depth chart
Starting five looks set for now, with Elgton Jenkins handling the center and Teven Jenkins at right guard
Teven JenkinsCleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
PendingRafael ZamoranoDepth Chart Calls
Gage Larvadain to be 7th on the depth chart
Wide receivers: Jerry Jeudy, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, Isaiah Bond, Luke Floriea, Tylan Wallace, Gage Larvadain
Gage LarvadainCleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
PendingRafael ZamoranoDepth Chart Calls
Easton Mascarenas-Arnold to be 3rd on the depth chart
Linebackers: Carson Schwesinger, Quincy Williams, Easton Mascarenas-Arnold, Justin Jefferson, Winston Reid
Easton Mascarenas-ArnoldCleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
PendingRafael ZamoranoDepth Chart Calls
Alex Wright to be 4th on the depth chart
Defensive line: Jared Verse, Mason Graham, Maliek Collins, Alex Wright, Julian Okwara, Mike Hall Jr., Kalia Davis, Khordae Sydnor, Spencer Fano, Adin Huntington
Alex WrightCleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →