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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.

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The same record pooled across everyone writing under one banner.

Every depth chart calls take

1326–1350 of 4,741

  • PendingRoss JacksonDepth Chart Calls

    Kelvin Banks Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart

    We know the starting five. That is Kelvin Banks junior at left tackle

    Kelvin Banks Jr.New Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingRoss JacksonDepth Chart Calls

    Cesar Ruiz to be 1st on the depth chart

    Cesar Ruiz at right guard... He'll probably be ready to go week one.

    Cesar RuizNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingRoss JacksonDepth Chart Calls

    Erik McCoy to be 1st on the depth chart

    Eric McCoy at center

    Erik McCoyNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingRoss JacksonDepth Chart Calls

    Tyler Shough to be 1st on the depth chart

    the number of quarterbacks behind him was one of the most uncertain pieces to my 53 man roster projection

    Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingRoss JacksonDepth Chart Calls

    Kevin Austin Jr. to be 5th on the depth chart

    he would be in this scenario, your fifth rotational player, maybe the the third guy in the lineup

    Kevin Austin Jr.New Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingRoss JacksonDepth Chart Calls

    Kaden Elliss to be 1st on the depth chart

    you just carry basically your same group from last year, but Cade Nellis in place of Demario Davis

    Kaden EllissNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingRoss JacksonDepth Chart Calls

    David Edwards to be 1st on the depth chart

    David Edwards at left guard

    David EdwardsNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingRoss JacksonDepth Chart Calls

    Taliese Fuaga to be 1st on the depth chart

    and then Taliesi Huang at right tackle

    Taliese FuagaNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingAlbert BreerDepth Chart Calls

    Fernando Mendoza to be 2nd on the depth chart

    And if he winds up being the backup quarterback there over Aidan O'Connell, I mean they are 1 snap away from that becoming a reality.

    Fernando MendozaLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingAlbert BreerDepth Chart Calls

    Omarion Hampton to be 1st on the depth chart

    Hampton's back as the bell cow running back.

    Omarion HamptonLos Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingAlbert BreerDepth Chart Calls

    Kirk Cousins to be 1st on the depth chart

    They got Kirk Cousins, who of course has got a ton of background in the offense... And I think they're gonna wait until they get to that point to play him.

    Kirk CousinsLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls

    DeVonta Smith to be 1st on the depth chart

    DeVonta Smith is the new top target in Philadelphia: The Philadelphia Eagles traded A.J. Brown this offseason

    DeVonta SmithPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingAndrew EricksonDepth Chart Calls

    Josh Jacobs to be 1st on the depth chart

    I still think Jacobs should remain the focal point of the Packers' rushing attack

    Josh JacobsGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingAndrew EricksonDepth Chart Calls

    MarShawn Lloyd to be 2nd on the depth chart

    it wouldn't surprise me to see a healthy MarShawn Lloyd spell him more often ... the healthiest version of himself seems destined for a role in this 2026 offense

    MarShawn LloydGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingAndrew EricksonDepth Chart Calls

    Jordan Morgan to be 1st on the depth chart

    Jordan Morgan is a brand-new starting left tackle after starting at guard his first two years in the league.

    Jordan MorganGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownDepth Chart Calls

    MarShawn Lloyd to be 2nd on the depth chart

    I wouldn't be surprised to see Lloyd have a stand-alone role in the Packers' offense this season.

    MarShawn LloydGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingRiver WellsDepth Chart Calls

    Jake Browning to be 2nd on the depth chart

    the team could decide to run with Browning as the backup entering the regular season, given what he has been able to accomplish as an NFL QB

    Jake BrowningTampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingJoe BradyDepth Chart Calls

    Maxwell Hairston to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Maxwell Hairston had a missed tackle that led to a touchdown on Thursday night, but Joe Brady said he's still the CB2 to start the season.

    Maxwell HairstonBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingRandy GurziDepth Chart Calls

    Alec Anderson to be 1st on the depth chart

    The starting offensive line is similar to a year ago with Alec Anderson being the only exception.

    Alec AndersonBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingRandy GurziDepth Chart Calls

    Damar Hamlin to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Geno Stone is beaten out by Damar Hamlin for the backup safety spot

    Damar HamlinBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingJared FeinbergDepth Chart Calls

    Ian Thomas to be 3rd on the depth chart

    Thomas' role in the Raiders' offense is to provide depth as the main backup to the two tight ends, as head coach Klint Kubiak is expected to implement 12 and 13 personnel at a decent clip this season.

    Ian ThomasLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingPatricia TrainaDepth Chart Calls

    John Michael Schmitz to be 1st on the depth chart

    John Michael Schmitz is firmly entrenched as the starter, but his backup still needs to be resolved.

    John Michael SchmitzNew York Giants

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingJosh AlperDepth Chart Calls

    Aaron Rodgers to be 1st on the depth chart

    Aaron Rodgers is going to be the starter and the team has Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and Drew Allar behind him on the depth chart.

    Aaron RodgersPittsburgh Steelers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingJosh ShepardsonDepth Chart Calls

    Dalton Schultz to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Schultz might be the team's second-most productive pass-catching option behind Nico Collins.

    Dalton SchultzHouston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsDepth Chart Calls

    Jonathon Brooks to be 1st on the depth chart

    Brooks continues to consolidate the Carolina backfield lead

    Jonathon BrooksCarolina Panthers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026

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NFL — depth chart calls (575 graded)

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