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Depth Chart Calls

Scored under the published methodology, which sets out what counts as right, what a naive guess would have said, and why an earlier call is worth more than a late one.

Takes logged
4,605
Graded
475

10% settled

Average accuracy
89.3

out of 100

Pundits
426

have made one

How these calls land

Every graded call of this kind, bucketed by score.

Takes in each band

020406080
0 — dead wrongscore out of 100100 — nailed it
420 scored 80+24 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

475 / 4,605

graded

4,130 still pending

Who is good at depth chart calls

MissedTakes score for this kind of prediction only — accuracy measured against what a naive guess would have scored. Zero means no better than guessing.

provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.

By publisher

The same record pooled across everyone writing under one banner.

Every depth chart calls take

351–375 of 4,605

  • PendingColin CowherdDepth Chart Calls

    Fernando Mendoza to be 1st on the depth chart

    The Raiders will be a very fun fourth place team. Even more fun when Fernando Mendoza starts.

    Fernando MendozaLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdDepth Chart Calls

    Courtland Sutton to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Cortland Sutton will be one of the best number two receivers in the league.

    Courtland SuttonDenver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich HribarDepth Chart Calls

    Kirk Cousins to be 1st on the depth chart

    As expected, the Raiders are entering the season with Cousins as their starting quarterback.

    Kirk CousinsLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich HribarDepth Chart Calls

    Joshua Uche to be 1st on the depth chart

    Josh Uche is the only free agent expected to start on defense.

    Joshua UcheMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich HribarDepth Chart Calls

    Jacob Rodriguez to be 1st on the depth chart

    Miami will start three rookies on defense: Chris Johnson, Jacob Rodriguez , and Michael Taaffe .

    Jacob RodriguezMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Rich HribarDepth Chart Calls

    Malik Willis to be 1st on the depth chart

    Still, the setup for Week 1 is favorable enough that I would consider Willis a strong floor-based QB2 ... We know Willis can run, which will be the vehicle for a higher floor for fantasy.

    Malik WillisMiami Dolphins

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich HribarDepth Chart Calls

    Chris Johnson to be 1st on the depth chart

    Miami will start three rookies on defense: Chris Johnson, Jacob Rodriguez , and Michael Taaffe .

    Chris JohnsonMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich HribarDepth Chart Calls

    Michael Taaffe to be 1st on the depth chart

    Miami will start three rookies on defense: Chris Johnson, Jacob Rodriguez , and Michael Taaffe .

    Michael TaaffeMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich HribarDepth Chart Calls

    Treydan Stukes to be 1st on the depth chart

    Second-round pick Treydan Stukes is expected to start at free safety.

    Treydan StukesLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingKurt WarnerDepth Chart Calls

    Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart

    So I think this thing could turn to Chidur, you know, fairly early in the season... More likely to start week three, Michael Penix or Shidoor Sanders? ... I'm gonna go should do it

    Shedeur SandersCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenDepth Chart Calls

    Jahmyr Gibbs to be 1st on the depth chart

    Jahmir Gibbs, you're the bell cow now, sir... So you are the bell cow. You have been Pizzade. It is your show.

    Jahmyr GibbsDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenDepth Chart Calls

    Tua Tagovailoa to be 1st on the depth chart

    So Tua's gonna get the start because Peneks isn't ready.

    Tua TagovailoaAtlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingFantasyProsDepth Chart Calls

    Zach Charbonnet to be 2nd on the depth chart

    When Charbonnet comes back, he will be just a backup

    Zach Charbonnet

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsDepth Chart Calls

    Jadarian Price to be 1st on the depth chart

    He has the starting job on the defending Super Bowl champs ... he will get such a firm grasp on the starting job

    Jadarian Price

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026
  • PendingGrant ChachereDepth Chart Calls

    Christian Mahogany to be 1st on the depth chart

    Christian Mahogany and Tate Ratledge hold down the other starting spots.

    Christian MahoganyDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026
  • PendingGrant ChachereDepth Chart Calls

    Juice Scruggs to be 1st on the depth chart

    Mays suffered an injury that will keep him out until mid-October at the earliest. Juice Scruggs will fill the role until then.

    Juice ScruggsDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026
  • PendingGrant ChachereDepth Chart Calls

    Tate Ratledge to be 1st on the depth chart

    Christian Mahogany and Tate Ratledge hold down the other starting spots.

    Tate RatledgeDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026
  • PendingGrant ChachereDepth Chart Calls

    Isiah Pacheco to be 2nd on the depth chart

    While he may not be the same player he was with the Chiefs, he remains a solid backup option.

    Isiah PachecoDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026
  • PendingBlaine GrisakDepth Chart Calls

    Warren McClendon Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart

    Taking over at the right tackle spot will be Warren McClendon. While McClendon is the Week 1 starter for the first time in his career, he started on the right side for a majority of the 2025 season.

    Warren McClendon Jr.Los Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingLogan LazarczykDepth Chart Calls

    Brock Bowers to be 1st on the depth chart

    as the clear top pass-catching option, the superstar tight end should be peppered with targets

    Brock BowersLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingTyler SullivanDepth Chart Calls

    Tua Tagovailoa to be 2nd on the depth chart

    It wouldn't shock me if ... Tua Tagovailoa is one-and-done as the Falcons starter ... Maybe even so rough that it could emphasize Penix ... to suit up for Week 2.

    Tua TagovailoaAtlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingBen ArthurDepth Chart Calls

    Kirk Cousins to be 1st on the depth chart

    which will have veteran Kirk Cousins as QB1 to start the season

    Kirk CousinsLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026
  • PendingBen ArthurDepth Chart Calls

    Brock Bowers to be 1st on the depth chart

    He’ll be the undisputed No. 1 pass-catching option for Las Vegas

    Brock BowersLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026
  • PendingBen ArthurDepth Chart Calls

    Jahmyr Gibbs to be 1st on the depth chart

    Gibbs is poised to be a true bell cow in the Lions’ offense for the first time.

    Jahmyr GibbsDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026
  • PendingBucky BrooksDepth Chart Calls

    Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart

    the acquisition of Kyler Murray gives Minnesota an electric QB1 with the potential to light up the scoreboard as a runner and thrower from the pocket

    Kyler MurrayMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →

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NFL — depth chart calls (567 graded)

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