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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

801–825 of 4,665

  • PendingSteve KrebsDepth Chart Calls

    MarShawn Lloyd to be 1st on the depth chart

    Lloyd could walk into a starting role and never look back.

    MarShawn Lloyd

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2026
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls

    Tyler Shough to be 1st on the depth chart

    He now enters the 2026 season as the Saints' undisputed starter

    Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingCharlie CampbellDepth Chart Calls

    Zabien Brown to be 1st on the depth chart

    Brown returns as their No. 1 corner and he could be a rising prospect if he builds on his underclassmen seasons.

    Zabien Brown

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightDepth Chart Calls

    Drew Allar to be 1st on the depth chart

    "I would be surprised if, during that stretch that Drew Allar doesn't start a game or two … I do not think Aaron Rodgers will be the starting quarterback all year."

    Drew AllarPittsburgh Steelers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsDepth Chart Calls

    Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart

    "They’re going to play three quarterbacks this season… They’re going to move to Shedeur Sanders early"

    Shedeur SandersCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingAndrew SicilianoDepth Chart Calls

    Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart

    Yeah, I'm with you. I think it's going to be Michael Penix.

    Michael Penix Jr.Atlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingGregg RosenthalDepth Chart Calls

    Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart

    I hope it's Michael Penix. And I'm starting to think it's Michael Penix.

    Michael Penix Jr.Atlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingGregg RosenthalDepth Chart Calls

    Fernando Mendoza to be 1st on the depth chart

    So week four, week five, somewhere in that. Area makes a lot of sense to me... I think we'll only have to wait about four or five weeks till we see Mendoza.

    Fernando MendozaLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingJesse MinterDepth Chart Calls

    Tyler Loop to be 1st on the depth chart

    Head coach Jesse Minter leaned into the idea that incumbent kicker Tyler Loop is going to be the kicker Week 1

    Tyler LoopBaltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026
  • PendingThomas MartinezDepth Chart Calls

    Jake Slaughter to be 1st on the depth chart

    the prized free agent acquisition of the offseason, Tyler Biadasz, has gone down with a season-ending injury forcing rookie Jake Slaughter into the starting lineup

    Jake SlaughterLos Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026
  • PendingJacob RichardDepth Chart Calls

    Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart

    Deshaun Watson is the starting quarterback and he has not proven he can play the position in six years.

    Deshaun WatsonCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingJacob RichardDepth Chart Calls

    Isaiah McGuire to be 1st on the depth chart

    The Browns starting defensive line can be solid in Mason Graham, Jared Verse, Maleik Collins, and Isaiah McGuire.

    Isaiah McGuireCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingJacob RichardDepth Chart Calls

    Mason Graham to be 1st on the depth chart

    The Browns starting defensive line can be solid in Mason Graham, Jared Verse, Maleik Collins, and Isaiah McGuire.

    Mason GrahamCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingJoe MarinoDepth Chart Calls

    Dee Alford to be 1st on the depth chart

    Bradley Chubb, CJ Gardner Johnson, Max Harrison, D'Alford, all first year starters with a new defense.

    Dee AlfordBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingJoe MarinoDepth Chart Calls

    Maxwell Hairston to be 1st on the depth chart

    Bradley Chubb, CJ Gardner Johnson, Max Harrison, D'Alford, all first year starters with a new defense.

    Maxwell HairstonBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingJacob RichardDepth Chart Calls

    Quincy Williams to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Defensive rookie of the year Carson Schwesinger leads the group followed by veteran Quincy Williams. ... The backups are Winston Reid and fifth-round rookie Justin Jefferson.

    Quincy WilliamsCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingJacob RichardDepth Chart Calls

    Myles Harden to be 1st on the depth chart

    Myles Harden is tasked with starting at the slot cornerback.

    Myles HardenCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingJacob RichardDepth Chart Calls

    Shedeur Sanders to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Shedeur Sanders is the backup and may start this season, but his touchdown to interception ratio last season was upside down.

    Shedeur SandersCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingJacob RichardDepth Chart Calls

    Denzel Ward to be 1st on the depth chart

    The Browns’ first two corners, Denzel Ward and Tyson Campbell, are probably the best position duo on the squad.

    Denzel WardCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingJacob RichardDepth Chart Calls

    Dillon Gabriel to be 3rd on the depth chart

    Third-string quarterback Dillon Gabriel looked outmatched last season trying to move the football

    Dillon GabrielCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingJacob RichardDepth Chart Calls

    Jared Verse to be 1st on the depth chart

    The Browns starting defensive line can be solid in Mason Graham, Jared Verse, Maleik Collins, and Isaiah McGuire.

    Jared VerseCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingAnthony ProhaskaDepth Chart Calls

    Dorian Williams to be 2nd on the depth chart

    I think we'll see him in some capacity either either as the starter who won the job or as a rotational guy... I think Dorian gets on the field

    Dorian WilliamsBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026
  • PendingJacob RichardDepth Chart Calls

    Carson Schwesinger to be 1st on the depth chart

    Defensive rookie of the year Carson Schwesinger leads the group followed by veteran Quincy Williams.

    Carson SchwesingerCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingJacob RichardDepth Chart Calls

    Harold Fannin Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart

    Harold Fannin Jr. put in an impressive rookie season, but had surgery in the offseason... The backup tight ends are Blake Whiteheart and Carsen Ryan.

    Harold Fannin Jr.Cleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingJoe MarinoDepth Chart Calls

    C.J. Gardner-Johnson to be 1st on the depth chart

    Bradley Chubb, CJ Gardner Johnson, Max Harrison, D'Alford, all first year starters with a new defense.

    C.J. Gardner-JohnsonBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →

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