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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
4,603
Graded
475

10% settled

Average accuracy
89.3

out of 100

Pundits
426

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
420 scored 80+24 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

475 / 4,603

graded

4,128 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

151–175 of 4,603

  • PendingEthan HurwitzDepth Chart Calls

    Romeo Doubs to be 1st on the depth chart

    Romeo Doubs ... can step into the team's WR1 role this week.

    Romeo DoubsNew England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingMark LivingstonDepth Chart Calls

    Tetairoa McMillan to be 1st on the depth chart

    Tetairoa McMillan is definitely the No. 1 option in this offense

    Tetairoa McMillanCarolina Panthers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026
  • PendingMark LivingstonDepth Chart Calls

    Jalen Coker to be 2nd on the depth chart

    but Coker seems to be solidifying himself in that No. 2 spot

    Jalen CokerCarolina Panthers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026
  • PendingMike MoraitisDepth Chart Calls

    Malik Muhammad to be 1st on the depth chart

    If he keeps playing like this, it's a matter of when he replaces Stevenson, not if.

    Malik MuhammadChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingHenry BrownDepth Chart Calls

    Jacory Croskey-Merritt to be 1st on the depth chart

    Commanders fans had to be relieved seeing him rise to the challenge in fending off Rachaad White as Washington's lead back.

    Jacory Croskey-MerrittWashington Commanders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingHenry BrownDepth Chart Calls

    Stefon Diggs to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Stefon Diggs, Daniels' newest WR2

    Stefon DiggsWashington Commanders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingJared KochDepth Chart Calls

    Jacob Hummel to be 3rd on the depth chart

    Jake Hummel may be Texans' LB3: ... his absence led to veteran Jake Hummel being Houston's replacement for the seven snaps that he appeared in, rather than someone like Jake Hansen or rookie Wade Woodaz.

    Jacob HummelHouston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingJared DubinDepth Chart Calls

    Jaylen Waddle to be 1st on the depth chart

    now he'll likely be Nix's top target in Denver ... he should operate as the primary option in Sean Payton's passing attack

    Jaylen WaddleDenver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingJared DubinDepth Chart Calls

    Kenneth Walker III to be 1st on the depth chart

    Walker has been in a timeshare for most of his career, but is expected to be the full-on lead back in Kansas City.

    Kenneth Walker IIIKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingTyler SullivanDepth Chart Calls

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

    if Michael Penix Jr. is healthy enough to play in Week 2, it wouldn't surprise me if Kevin Stefanski chooses to start him

    Michael Penix Jr.Atlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls

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

    The Falcons need Penix to attempt a resuscitation of their offense, and I suspect we might see Penix this week in Atlanta when the Falcons host the Panthers.

    Michael Penix Jr.Atlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls

    Rashod Bateman to be 1st on the depth chart

    Rashod Bateman could be the Ravens' de facto No. 1 WR when the Ravens host the Saints in Week 2.

    Rashod BatemanBaltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls

    Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart

    It's only a matter of time before the Browns pull the plug on franchise albatross Deshaun Watson and insert second-year passer Shedeur Sanders

    Shedeur SandersCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls

    Caleb Douglas to be 1st on the depth chart

    the Dolphins' season opener made it look as if Douglas might be the team's No. 1 receiver

    Caleb DouglasMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls

    Emmett Johnson to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Emmett Johnson impressed the Chiefs' brass in training camp and the preseason and has become the clear handcuff to Kenneth Walker III.

    Emmett JohnsonKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls

    Brenton Strange to be 1st on the depth chart

    Strange remains the team's top pass-catching tight end.

    Brenton StrangeJacksonville Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls

    Raheim Sanders to be 2nd on the depth chart

    With Dylan Sampson injuring his knee on Sunday, Raheim Sanders is the clear handcuff to Quinshon Judkins in Cleveland.

    Raheim SandersCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls

    Kaelon Black to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Black is still clearly the No. 2 running back in San Francisco (sorry, Jordan James truthers)

    Kaelon BlackSan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls

    Jeremiyah Love to be 1st on the depth chart

    Most likely, it will be only a week or two before Love relegates Allgeier to a much smaller role.

    Jeremiyah LoveArizona Cardinals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls

    Braelon Allen to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Allen played 40.3% of the Jets' offensive snaps in Week 1 and is the handcuff to Breece Hall.

    Braelon AllenNew York Jets

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingJordan WoodsonDepth Chart Calls

    Chuba Hubbard to be 1st on the depth chart

    There’s still time for Brooks to carve out a more significant role as the season progresses, but Hubbard should be viewed as the top back in Carolina.

    Chuba HubbardCarolina Panthers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026
  • PendingJordan WoodsonDepth Chart Calls

    Caleb Douglas to be 1st on the depth chart

    His training camp connection with Willis carried over into the regular season, making him the early favorite to lead the team in receiving.

    Caleb DouglasMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026
  • Miss · 0Tyler SullivanDepth Chart Calls

    Drew Lock to be 1st on the depth chart

    After Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury that knocked him out of Week 1, Drew Lock will likely be the starter against Arizona

    Drew LockSeattle Seahawks

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingBen ArthurDepth Chart Calls

    Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart

    And Likely, who is the Giants' TE1 after years of backing up Mark Andrews in Baltimore, showed that he can be a steady and dependable target for Dart.

    Isaiah LikelyNew York Giants

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026
  • PendingRalph VacchianoDepth Chart Calls

    Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart

    So expect him to remain the starter at least through October — for better or, more likely, for worse.

    Deshaun WatsonCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026the article →

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