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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

1451–1475 of 4,741

  • PendingDarren SmithDepth Chart Calls

    Patrick Mahomes to be 1st on the depth chart

    I've already said Mahomes gonna play week one, so you can mark it down... he's going to be behind the center in week number one.

    Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 27, 2026the article →
  • PendingGreg AumanDepth Chart Calls

    Josiah Trotter to be 1st on the depth chart

    Second-rounder Josiah Trotter, who is the son of Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, should start at inside linebacker

    Josiah TrotterTampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 27, 2026the article →
  • PendingGreg AumanDepth Chart Calls

    Keionte Scott to be 1st on the depth chart

    with fourth-round defensive back Keionte Scott potentially starting at nickel

    Keionte ScottTampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 27, 2026the article →
  • PendingFox SportsDepth Chart Calls

    Patrick Mahomes to be 1st on the depth chart

    Mahomes, who is returning from December knee surgery, remains on track to start Week 1 against the Denver Broncos on September 14.

    Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 27, 2026the article →
  • PendingRandy GurziDepth Chart Calls

    Caleb Downs to be 1st on the depth chart

    the Cowboys have been thrilled with rookies such as Caleb Downs and Jaishawn Barham, who could both be Week 1 starters

    Caleb DownsDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingRandy GurziDepth Chart Calls

    Jaishawn Barham to be 1st on the depth chart

    the Cowboys have been thrilled with rookies such as Caleb Downs and Jaishawn Barham, who could both be Week 1 starters

    Jaishawn BarhamDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingBryan DeArdoDepth Chart Calls

    J.J. McCarthy to be 2nd on the depth chart

    McCarthy is slated to enter his third NFL season as a backup after losing his position battle with Kyler Murray.

    J.J. McCarthyMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingJoshua SchulmanDepth Chart Calls

    Josh Simmons to be 1st on the depth chart

    With Benson and veteran Jaylon Moore duking it out for the starting right tackle position, Simmons has a firm grasp as Patrick Mahomes' blind side protector.

    Josh SimmonsKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingJack MarkowskiDepth Chart Calls

    Mason Rudolph to be 2nd on the depth chart

    What is clear, though, is that Mason Rudolph has grabbed ahold of the backup job

    Mason RudolphPittsburgh Steelers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingGene ChamberlainDepth Chart Calls

    Dillon Thieneman to be 1st on the depth chart

    Cam Lewis continued to work at safety Wednesday with starters most of the time, alongside Dillon Thieneman.

    Dillon ThienemanChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingGene ChamberlainDepth Chart Calls

    Cam Lewis to be 1st on the depth chart

    Cam Lewis continued to work at safety Wednesday with starters most of the time, alongside Dillon Thieneman.

    Cam LewisChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdDepth Chart Calls

    Blake Miller to be 1st on the depth chart

    They draft kid out of Clemson. He'll start it right. Tackle Blake Miller.

    Blake MillerDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdDepth Chart Calls

    Blake Miller to be 1st on the depth chart

    They draft kid out of Clemson. He'll start it right. Tackle Blake Miller.

    Blake MillerDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenDepth Chart Calls

    Jacoby Brissett to be 1st on the depth chart

    one of the most surprising things is you're not gonna see Carson Beck. He's gonna keep Carson Beck off the field.

    Jacoby BrissettArizona Cardinals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingJeff CavanaughDepth Chart Calls

    Javonte Williams to be 1st on the depth chart

    Javonte, number one. Done and done.

    Javonte WilliamsDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingJeff CavanaughDepth Chart Calls

    Jaishawn Barham to be 1st on the depth chart

    If he doesn't start there, it won't be long.

    Jaishawn BarhamDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingJeff CavanaughDepth Chart Calls

    Malik Davis to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Malik Davis is running back number two. He is the primary backup to Javonte Williams.

    Malik DavisDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingJeff CavanaughDepth Chart Calls

    Joe Milton III to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Joe Milton's a backup. Right?

    Joe Milton IIIDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingJeff CavanaughDepth Chart Calls

    Ryan Flournoy to be 3rd on the depth chart

    Let's get Ryan Flannoy up at wide receiver three.

    Ryan FlournoyDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingJeff CavanaughDepth Chart Calls

    Luke Schoonmaker to be 3rd on the depth chart

    So Luke Schoonmaker is tied in number three

    Luke SchoonmakerDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingJeff CavanaughDepth Chart Calls

    KaVontae Turpin to be 4th on the depth chart

    Turpin's 4. Turpin's 4.

    KaVontae TurpinDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingJeff CavanaughDepth Chart Calls

    Brevyn Spann-Ford to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Brevin's fan forward has come along. He has no doubt tight end two. He's gonna play a lot.

    Brevyn Spann-FordDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingTyler SullivanDepth Chart Calls

    Carson Wentz to be 2nd on the depth chart

    It's those continued misses on what should be layup throws that are opening the door for Wentz to potentially leapfrog him on the quarterback depth chart as the primary backup to Murray.

    Carson WentzMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingTyler SullivanDepth Chart Calls

    J.J. McCarthy to be 3rd on the depth chart

    It's already run out on his chances to be QB1, and that soon may also be the case for QB2 duties... If Wentz does leap over McCarthy on the depth chart, and the former first-rounder is relegated to third string

    J.J. McCarthyMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingMyles SimmonsDepth Chart Calls

    Shedeur Sanders to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Shedeur Sanders did not win Cleveland's quarterback competition over Deshaun Watson and will open the season as the Browns' backup.

    Shedeur SandersCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026

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NFL — depth chart calls (575 graded)

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