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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
4,741
Graded
483

10% settled

Average accuracy
88.4

out of 100

Pundits
430

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
423 scored 80+29 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

483 / 4,741

graded

4,258 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

901–925 of 4,741

  • 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 →
  • 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 →
  • 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 →
  • PendingJoe MarinoDepth Chart Calls

    Bradley Chubb to be 1st on the depth chart

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

    Bradley ChubbBuffalo Bills

    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 →
  • PendingRich EisenDepth Chart Calls

    Tua Tagovailoa to be 1st on the depth chart

    I seriously, like, Tua, he he starts week one.

    Tua TagovailoaAtlanta Falcons

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

    Rashee Rice to be 1st on the depth chart

    the return of a healthy Rashee Rice as WR1 and the addition of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III in the backfield

    Rashee RiceKansas City Chiefs

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

    Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart

    It wouldn't be surprising to see the Browns turn to Sanders at some point this season.

    Shedeur SandersCleveland Browns

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

    DeVonta Smith to be 1st on the depth chart

    Devontae Smith coming in at number six as your number one there in Philadelphia

    DeVonta SmithPhiladelphia Eagles

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

    Ozzy Trapilo to be 1st on the depth chart

    Yes, it'll eventually be his job... Ideally, Jones plays well enough to be a quality placeholder until midseason.

    Ozzy TrapiloChicago Bears

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

    Fernando Carmona to be 1st on the depth chart

    The rookie lineman has ascended into a starting spot at RG following his impressive training camp and will have to hold his own on a line with multiple years of experience just about everywhere.

    Fernando CarmonaTennessee Titans

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

    Avonte Maddox to be 1st on the depth chart

    They're likely starting Avonte Maddox and Chuck Clark at safety.

    Avonte MaddoxDetroit Lions

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

    Chuck Clark to be 1st on the depth chart

    They're likely starting Avonte Maddox and Chuck Clark at safety.

    Chuck ClarkDetroit Lions

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

    D.J. Reed to be 1st on the depth chart

    It's Rock Ya-Sin and D.J. Reed at corner.

    D.J. ReedDetroit Lions

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

    Rock Ya-Sin to be 1st on the depth chart

    It's Rock Ya-Sin and D.J. Reed at corner.

    Rock Ya-SinDetroit Lions

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

    Zakee Wheatley to be 1st on the depth chart

    Also like Hecht, there is a good chance he's a starter in the future.

    Zakee WheatleyCarolina Panthers

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

    Sam Hecht to be 1st on the depth chart

    It's unclear if Sam Hecht will start this year, but there's certainly a chance... If not this year, he will be the starting center someday, so he's already a crucial player.

    Sam HechtCarolina Panthers

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

    Jonathon Brooks to be 1st on the depth chart

    Jonathon Brooks legitimately has the potential to be a three-down back in a run-focused offense come Week 1.

    Jonathon BrooksCarolina Panthers

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

    Jadarian Price to be 1st on the depth chart

    Jadarian Price , the first-round rookie stepping into the role Kenneth Walker III vacated

    Jadarian Price

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

    Christian Watson to be 1st on the depth chart

    Watson got paid this offseason and profiles as Green Bay's clear No. 1.

    Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers

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

    Jeremiyah Love to be 1st on the depth chart

    Jeremiyah Love , up into the mid-second round as Arizona's projected lead back

    Jeremiyah LoveArizona Cardinals

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

    MarShawn Lloyd to be 1st on the depth chart

    With Jacobs sidelined to start the year, Lloyd is the presumed lead back in a good offense... so Lloyd is the frontrunner for the job, not a guaranteed bellcow.

    MarShawn LloydGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 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 2, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls

    Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart

    it's widely expected that Murray will be taking the snaps when the Vikings face the Packers in Week 1

    Kyler MurrayMinnesota Vikings

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownDepth Chart Calls

    Denzel Boston to be 1st on the depth chart

    Boston could easily be the Browns' WR1 after we flip over the cards for the 2026 season

    Denzel BostonCleveland Browns

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

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NFL — depth chart calls (575 graded)

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