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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
4,762
Graded
484

10% settled

Average accuracy
88.4

out of 100

Pundits
432

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
424 scored 80+29 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

484 / 4,762

graded

4,278 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

1676–1700 of 4,762

  • PendingDan BeyerDepth Chart Calls

    Emari Demercado to be 2nd on the depth chart

    you have Emery de Marcado coming in as a backup, You've got Kenneth Walker as the starter.

    Emari DemercadoKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingDan BeyerDepth Chart Calls

    Kenneth Walker III to be 1st on the depth chart

    You've got Kenneth Walker as the starter.

    Kenneth Walker IIIKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingSteven RuizDepth Chart Calls

    Stetson Bennett to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Unless the Rams coach wants to return to the pre-Stafford offense, Bennett will be the next man up if Stafford goes down. ... Simpson has the higher upside, but I'd roll with Bennett for now.

    Stetson BennettLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingCarter BahnsDepth Chart Calls

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

    Michael Penix Jr. has been cleared for 11-on-11 work and figures to make a run at the job... he has about three weeks to make up ground and potentially leap past his fellow southpaw.

    Michael Penix Jr.Atlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100John BreechDepth Chart Calls

    Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart

    This means Watson will be the starting quarterback in Week 1 when the Browns travel to Jacksonville to face the Jaguars

    Deshaun WatsonCleveland Browns

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn BreechDepth Chart Calls

    Daniel Carlson to be 1st on the depth chart

    The former All-Pro kicker instantly becomes the favorite to win the job

    Daniel CarlsonNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingHenry McKennaDepth Chart Calls

    Fernando Mendoza to be 1st on the depth chart

    I still like Mendoza. I still think he'll start at some point this season.

    Fernando MendozaLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingHenry McKennaDepth Chart Calls

    Makai Lemon to be 2nd on the depth chart

    But he is expected to contribute immediately as the team's WR2.

    Makai LemonPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingHenry McKennaDepth Chart Calls

    DeVonta Smith to be 1st on the depth chart

    It would've been hard enough to get promoted from WR2 to WR1 in the wake of the A.J. Brown trade.

    DeVonta SmithPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BrockmanDepth Chart Calls

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

    I think, look, this is Michael Penick's gig. If he shows anything in the final preseason game, the Falcon should start him week one.

    Michael Penix Jr.Atlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenDepth Chart Calls

    Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart

    he is going to start at least the first two games for Cleveland because they're both on the road

    Deshaun WatsonCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingMark ChichesterDepth Chart Calls

    Shedeur Sanders to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Sanders will begin the season behind him after producing the stronger PFF passing grade during their preseason auditions

    Shedeur SandersCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Mark ChichesterDepth Chart Calls

    Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart

    Deshaun Watson will start for the Browns against the Jaguars in Week 1 after emerging from Cleveland’s four-man quarterback competition.

    Deshaun WatsonCleveland Browns

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Mike FlorioDepth Chart Calls

    Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart

    Our guess? Even if it's Watson for Week 1, it'll likely be Shedeur Sanders by Week 3.

    Shedeur SandersCleveland Browns

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick HarrisDepth Chart Calls

    Malik Davis to be 2nd on the depth chart

    "So, in 15 plays, we've seen Cowboys [running back] Malik Davis run for 29 yards on five carries, pick up a blitz in pass protection, and haul in an eight-yard TD reception on a third down in the red zone," he wrote. "Sounds like an RB2 to me?"

    Malik DavisDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026
  • PendingMichael HanichDepth Chart Calls

    Ty Okada to be 1st on the depth chart

    The two easiest spots at the safety positions are Julian Love and Ty Okada, who is coming in as a full-time starter.

    Ty OkadaSeattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingMichael HanichDepth Chart Calls

    Devon Witherspoon to be 1st on the depth chart

    If Nick Emmanwori is still injured, the Seahawks would likely have cornerback Devon Witherspoon go back to where he spent his first two years of his career.

    Devon WitherspoonSeattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingMichael HanichDepth Chart Calls

    Julian Love to be 1st on the depth chart

    The two easiest spots at the safety positions are Julian Love and Ty Okada, who is coming in as a full-time starter.

    Julian LoveSeattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingMichael HanichDepth Chart Calls

    Nehemiah Pritchett to be 4th on the depth chart

    that No. 3 nickel spot likely goes to Noah Igbinoghene, then Nehemiah Pritchett

    Nehemiah PritchettSeattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingMichael HanichDepth Chart Calls

    AJ Finley to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Finley remains the backup behind Love.

    AJ FinleySeattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingMichael HanichDepth Chart Calls

    Noah Igbinoghene to be 3rd on the depth chart

    With Clark out, that No. 3 nickel spot likely goes to Noah Igbinoghene, then Nehemiah Pritchett.

    Noah IgbinogheneSeattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingJosh SanchezDepth Chart Calls

    Malik Davis to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Malik Davis Deserves RB2 Opportunity ... if the offense values consistency, it should look no further than Davis to fill the role.

    Malik DavisDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026
  • PendingRussell HeltmanDepth Chart Calls

    Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart

    The Cleveland Browns have landed on a quarterback in their lowly battle at the position this summer. Cincinnati ... is slated to face Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders as of this writing.

    Deshaun WatsonCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026
  • PendingZachary PerelesDepth Chart Calls

    De'Zhaun Stribling to be 2nd on the depth chart

    looks ready to step into a significant role immediately as the WR2 opposite Mike Evans

    De'Zhaun StriblingSan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingJoshua SchulmanDepth Chart Calls

    Jaylon Moore to be 1st on the depth chart

    Benson's poor showing simply means the Chiefs will slot veteran Jaylon Moore back into the right side as expected, right?

    Jaylon MooreKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →

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NFL — depth chart calls (576 graded)

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