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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
4,665
Graded
475

10% settled

Average accuracy
89.3

out of 100

Pundits
427

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 / 4,665

graded

4,190 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

726–750 of 4,665

  • PendingEthan HurwitzDepth Chart Calls

    Christian Gonzalez to be 1st on the depth chart

    There's a pecking order at the top of this, with Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis and Marcus Jones leading the way.

    Christian GonzalezNew England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingZach RobertsDepth Chart Calls

    Nick Scott to be 1st on the depth chart

    Nick Scott is probably still a starter, and that's not good.

    Nick ScottCarolina Panthers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingGarrett PodellDepth Chart Calls

    Fernando Mendoza to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Fernando Mendoza, the 2026 first overall draft pick, may end up marinating behind Kirk Cousins longer than expected to protect his long-term health

    Fernando MendozaLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingGarrett PodellDepth Chart Calls

    Kadyn Proctor to be 1st on the depth chart

    many of them are in line to start as rookies: first-round guard Kadyn Proctor

    Kadyn ProctorMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingGarrett PodellDepth Chart Calls

    Chris Johnson to be 1st on the depth chart

    many of them are in line to start as rookies: ... first-round cornerback Chris Johnson

    Chris JohnsonMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingGarrett PodellDepth Chart Calls

    Caleb Douglas to be 1st on the depth chart

    many of them are in line to start as rookies: ... third-round rookie Caleb Douglas

    Caleb DouglasMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingGarrett PodellDepth Chart Calls

    Jacob Rodriguez to be 1st on the depth chart

    many of them are in line to start as rookies: ... second-round linebacker Jacob Rodriguez

    Jacob RodriguezMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingGarrett PodellDepth Chart Calls

    Mike Washington to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington Jr. should be a fun one-two punch at running back

    Mike WashingtonLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingGarrett PodellDepth Chart Calls

    Kirk Cousins to be 1st on the depth chart

    Fernando Mendoza, the 2026 first overall draft pick, may end up marinating behind Kirk Cousins longer than expected

    Kirk CousinsLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingGarrett PodellDepth Chart Calls

    Michael Taaffe to be 1st on the depth chart

    many of them are in line to start as rookies: ... fifth-round safety Michael Taaffe

    Michael TaaffeMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingGarrett PodellDepth Chart Calls

    Ashton Jeanty to be 1st on the depth chart

    Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington Jr. should be a fun one-two punch at running back

    Ashton JeantyLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingLeonard FournetteDepth Chart Calls

    Najee Harris to be 1st on the depth chart

    But I think Najee might be RB1.

    Najee HarrisNew York Giants

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingJarvis LandryDepth Chart Calls

    Odell Beckham Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart

    week one, to me, he's wide receiver one. He's wide receiver one.

    Odell Beckham Jr.New York Giants

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls

    Blake Corum to be 2nd on the depth chart

    At worst, he'll spend the season backing up Kyren Williams in what should be an outstanding Rams offense.

    Blake CorumLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingAndrew EricksonDepth Chart Calls

    Kenneth Walker III to be 1st on the depth chart

    He immediately projects as the lead back in one of the NFL's best offenses

    Kenneth Walker IIIKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownDepth Chart Calls

    Christian Watson to be 1st on the depth chart

    Christian Watson earned a new contract this offseason and should enter 2026 as the Packers' clear WR1

    Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingFantasyProsDepth Chart Calls

    Jonathon Brooks to be 1st on the depth chart

    Brooks could establish himself as Carolina’s RB1 sooner rather than later

    Jonathon BrooksCarolina Panthers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls

    Jaylen Warren to be 1st on the depth chart

    Warren is the better bet to serve as Pittsburgh’s primary running back

    Jaylen WarrenPittsburgh Steelers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingEvan TarraccianoDepth Chart Calls

    DJ Moore to be 1st on the depth chart

    he instantly becomes Josh Allen's top option in the passing game

    DJ MooreBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingEvan TarraccianoDepth Chart Calls

    MarShawn Lloyd to be 1st on the depth chart

    forcing oft-injured MarShawn Lloyd to become the de facto top running back instead

    MarShawn LloydGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingEvan TarraccianoDepth Chart Calls

    Jacoby Brissett to be 1st on the depth chart

    Jacoby Brissett will start the year for the Cardinals, with rookie Carson Beck waiting in the wings

    Jacoby BrissettArizona Cardinals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingRyan KirkseyDepth Chart Calls

    DJ Moore to be 1st on the depth chart

    Moore is expected to step into a prominent role as the Bills' No. 1 receiver.

    DJ MooreBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026
  • PendingRyan KirkseyDepth Chart Calls

    Omarion Hampton to be 1st on the depth chart

    Hampton enters 2026 as the clear top dog of the Chargers' running game.

    Omarion HamptonLos Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026
  • PendingRyan KirkseyDepth Chart Calls

    David Montgomery to be 1st on the depth chart

    Montgomery is expected to operate as the lead back, with Woody Marks behind him

    David MontgomeryHouston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026
  • PendingRyan KirkseyDepth Chart Calls

    Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart

    The big change for 2026 is Kyler Murray coming to town and winning the QB1 job.

    Kyler MurrayMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026

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NFL — depth chart calls (567 graded)

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