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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

1176–1200 of 4,741

  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Aaron Jones to be 1st on the depth chart

    Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason are locked into the top two spots on the depth chart.

    Aaron JonesMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Justin Watson to be 6th on the depth chart

    Justin Watson and Jared Wayne remain ahead of recently acquired veterans Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones for a potential sixth and seventh spot on the wide receiver depth chart.

    Justin WatsonHouston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Tyjae Spears to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears are currently locked into the top two spots on the depth chart.

    Tyjae SpearsTennessee Titans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Sean Tucker to be 3rd on the depth chart

    The fact that Tucker started suggests he has a slight edge, but the rotation indicates it’s not decided.

    Sean TuckerTampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Zavion Thomas to be 4th on the depth chart

    Thomas is locked in to the fourth receiver spot.

    Zavion ThomasChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Colbie Young to be 4th on the depth chart

    Colbie Young and Dohnte Meyers appear to be fourth and fifth on Cincinnati’s wide receiver depth chart.

    Colbie YoungCincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Kaelon Black to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Kaelon Black starts for San Francisco: Black appears to have the lead in the competition for the 49ers’ backup running back job.

    Kaelon BlackSan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Kevin Coleman to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Rookie Kevin Coleman Jr. has consistently been in the slot and will be Washington’s backup there.

    Kevin ColemanMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Max Klare to be 5th on the depth chart

    He will likely be a healthy inactive each week as long as the other four tight ends remain healthy.

    Max KlareLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Dohnte Meyers to be 5th on the depth chart

    Colbie Young and Dohnte Meyers appear to be fourth and fifth on Cincinnati’s wide receiver depth chart.

    Dohnte MeyersCincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Marvin Mims Jr. to be 4th on the depth chart

    A one-snap difference is a small sample, but there is a chance Mims is fourth on the depth chart.

    Marvin Mims Jr.Denver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Tyrone Tracy Jr. to be 4th on the depth chart

    It wouldn’t be surprising if Tracy drops to fourth on the depth chart, even if he’s healthy.

    Tyrone Tracy Jr.New York Giants

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Ja'Kobi Lane to be 3rd on the depth chart

    giving even more evidence that Lane will be the third wide receiver in 11 personnel this season

    Ja'Kobi LaneBaltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Kyle Pitts to be 1st on the depth chart

    Pitts could still be a fantasy starting tight end this season with that usage, but it would be more difficult for him to finish among the top-eight at the position.

    Kyle PittsAtlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Kyle Williams to be 5th on the depth chart

    New England traded Boutte to the Houston Texans, moving Williams and Chism up to fifth and sixth

    Kyle WilliamsNew England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Malik McClain to be 6th on the depth chart

    The most interesting battle is for the Jets' potential sixth wide receiver spot, where undrafted rookie Malik McClain has played ahead of 2025 fourth-round pick Arian Smith throughout the preseason.

    Malik McClainNew York Jets

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Stefon Diggs to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs were two of the players locked in to the roster as they are the starters

    Stefon DiggsWashington Commanders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Pat Bryant to be 3rd on the depth chart

    In reality, Bryant is likely the third wide receiver, as he sat out this game.

    Pat BryantDenver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Roman Wilson to be 3rd on the depth chart

    Roman Wilson sits while Germie Bernard plays: Wilson appears to be the favorite for the Steelers’ third receiver spot entering Week 1.

    Roman WilsonPittsburgh Steelers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Ben Skowronek to be 5th on the depth chart

    He remains the favorite for the fifth receiver spot.

    Ben SkowronekPittsburgh Steelers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Jalen Nailor to be 1st on the depth chart

    Jalen Nailor remains a starter for Las Vegas... Nailor doesn’t appear to be in danger of losing significant playing time to anyone currently on the roster.

    Jalen NailorLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Keenan Allen to be 2nd on the depth chart

    This suggests that Allen will be a Z receiver this season, leaving Downs in the slot in 11 personnel.

    Keenan AllenIndianapolis Colts

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    Robert Tonyan to be 3rd on the depth chart

    he will make the roster as its third tight end

    Robert TonyanPittsburgh Steelers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingSteve KrebsDepth Chart Calls

    George Kittle to be 1st on the depth chart

    Kittle looks to be shaping up as the Week 1 starter, so Tonges is definitely more of a stash in deeper leagues.

    George KittleSan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026
  • PendingSteve KrebsDepth Chart Calls

    Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart

    Likely will be the top option at tight-end this season, after splitting time with Mark Andrews the last four years.

    Isaiah LikelyNew York Giants

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026

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NFL — depth chart calls (575 graded)

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