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
- 4,784
- Graded
- 485
- Average accuracy
- 88.5
- Pundits
- 432
10% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
485 / 4,784
graded
4,299 still pending
By season
- 20229 of 9 graded
- 202329 of 32 graded
- 202474 of 87 graded
- 2025303 of 329 graded
- 202670 of 4327 graded
Who is good at depth chart calls
- Carter Bahns100 accuracy · 2 graded+200.0
- Nick Pedone100 accuracy · 2 graded+200.0
- Ryan Wilson100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Logan Lazarczyk100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Mark Chichester100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Randy Gurzi100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Diante Lee100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Eric Patterson100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Warren Sharp100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Raymond Summerlin100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Greg Auman100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Zachary Pereles100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Jordan Dajani100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Rafael Zamorano100 accuracy · 3 graded+198.0
- Bradley Locker100 accuracy · 1 graded+194.0
- Matt Severance100 accuracy · 1 graded+194.0
- John Breech67 accuracy · 3 graded+133.3
- Mike Fanelli67 accuracy · 3 graded+133.3
- Matt Okada50 accuracy · 2 graded+100.0
- Tyler Sullivan63 accuracy · 11 graded+91.7
- Mike Florio67 accuracy · 3 graded+72.2
- Pat Fitzmaurice88 accuracy · 20 graded+50.6
- Rich Hribar78 accuracy · 6 graded+40.0
- Joe Dolan100 accuracy · 1 graded+33.3
- Adam Rank100 accuracy · 1 graded+29.3
- Peter Schrager100 accuracy · 3 graded+16.7
- Chad Ochocinco Johnson100 accuracy · 3 graded+16.7
- Kyle Brandt100 accuracy · 2 graded+16.7
- Nate Tice100 accuracy · 2 graded+16.7
- The Miz100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Caesar Ruiz100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Chosen Anderson100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Jamie Erdahl100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Quentin Lake100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Terron Armstead100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Ian Rapoport100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Tom Strachan100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Andrew Siciliano100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Jonas Knox100 accuracy · 2 graded+16.2
- Ross Tucker97 accuracy · 15 graded+8.9
- Shannon Sharpe100 accuracy · 3 graded+8.6
- Jourdan Rodrigue94 accuracy · 4 graded+8.3
- Chris Welsh92 accuracy · 3 graded+8.3
- Sean Kerner100 accuracy · 2 graded+8.3
- Mason Dodd88 accuracy · 2 graded+8.3
- Colin Cowherd94 accuracy · 11 graded+8.3
- Derek Brown97 accuracy · 8 graded+8.3
- Jacob Westendorf92 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Jeff "Coach Jags" Jagodzinski92 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Andy Furman100 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Bucky Brooks100 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- David Droegemeier100 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Albert Breer100 accuracy · 2 graded+6.3
- Jordan Vanek96 accuracy · 2 graded+6.3
- Joe Pisapia96 accuracy · 3 graded+4.3
- Ian Roddy100 accuracy · 2 graded+4.2
- Sam Loveman79 accuracy · 2 graded+4.2
- Jonathan Jones92 accuracy · 2 graded+4.2
- Rich Eisen98 accuracy · 43 graded+4.0
- Ross Jackson96 accuracy · 4 graded+2.8
- Chris Brockman95 accuracy · 15 graded+2.0
- Tom Pelissero99 accuracy · 8 graded+1.9
- John Middlekauff100 accuracy · 9 graded+0.5
- Brandon Carney94 accuracy · 11 graded+0.0
- Pat Gustavson97 accuracy · 9 graded+0.0
- Cynthia Frelund89 accuracy · 4 graded+0.0
- Steve Wyche97 accuracy · 3 graded+0.0
- Matt Hasselbeck100 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Matt Money Smith92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Mason Cameron0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Mike Harmon92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Bobby Skinner100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Ryan Wormeli100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Gerry Dulac100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- theScore0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Jerry Ostroski100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Mitch Morse92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Logan Ryan92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Jared Dubin0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Manti Te'o92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Steven Ruiz0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Chris Clark92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Ralph Vacchiano0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Fox Sports100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Eric Crocker92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Jake Ciely89 accuracy · 11 graded-0.9
- Marcus Mosher95 accuracy · 19 graded-0.9
- Nick Wright89 accuracy · 11 graded-1.2
- Gregg Rosenthal93 accuracy · 26 graded-2.2
- Andrew Erickson94 accuracy · 14 graded-2.7
- Patrick Claybon89 accuracy · 4 graded-2.8
- Richard Sherman92 accuracy · 3 graded-2.8
- Scott Bogman92 accuracy · 3 graded-4.2
- Dan Patrick96 accuracy · 2 graded-4.2
- Nick Shook95 accuracy · 8 graded-4.2
- Marcas Grant94 accuracy · 4 graded-5.6
- Bradford Banta92 accuracy · 1 graded-8.3
- Tim Hasselbeck92 accuracy · 1 graded-8.3
- Matt Harmon88 accuracy · 4 graded-8.3
- Dan Pizzuta92 accuracy · 6 graded-9.2
- Chris Raybon86 accuracy · 3 graded-11.1
- Aaron Schatz81 accuracy · 3 graded-12.5
- Justin Penik67 accuracy · 1 graded-16.7
- Daniel Jeremiah67 accuracy · 1 graded-16.7
- Lance Zierlein58 accuracy · 1 graded-16.7
- Danny Parkins75 accuracy · 1 graded-33.3
- Jeff Kerr0 accuracy · 2 graded-100.0
- Nathan Jahnke0 accuracy · 2 graded-200.0
- Michael Hanich0 accuracy · 2 graded-200.0
- Henry McKenna0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Pete Martuneac0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Paul Keren0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Bill Huber0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- John Shipley0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Mike Moraitis0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Noah Compton0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Emmett Matasovsky0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.
By publisher
- CBS Sports73.4 · 21 graded
- NBC Sports50.0 · 2 graded
- FantasyPros70.8 · 10 graded
- Sharp Football Analysis85.4 · 9 graded
- 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe (podcast)100.0 · 2 graded
- Nightcap (podcast)100.0 · 7 graded
- Locked On Packers (podcast)91.7 · 2 graded
- Locked On Chargers (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- The Rich Eisen Podcast (podcast)95.8 · 4 graded
- Move the Sticks (podcast)92.6 · 19 graded
- The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)98.1 · 40 graded
- Fox Sports Radio (podcast)97.2 · 5 graded
- The Colin Cowherd Podcast (podcast)100.0 · 3 graded
- 95.7 The Game Weekends (podcast)79.2 · 2 graded
- Locked On Saints (podcast)95.8 · 4 graded
- Pushing the Pile (podcast)95.8 · 3 graded
- Overreaction Monday (podcast)96.2 · 31 graded
- Bran Coverage with BenchwarmerBran (podcast)94.1 · 20 graded
- Fox Sports40.0 · 5 graded
- Locked On 49ers (podcast)91.7 · 1 graded
- Locked On Bills (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- Locked On Chiefs (podcast)91.7 · 1 graded
- The 33rd Team92.3 · 97 graded
- The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast)92.2 · 101 graded
- Pro Football Focus40.0 · 5 graded
- Around the NFL (podcast)90.9 · 60 graded
- The Dan Patrick Show (podcast)91.7 · 4 graded
- Locked On Lions (podcast)91.7 · 1 graded
- NFL Live (podcast)91.7 · 1 graded
- Sports Illustrated41.2 · 18 graded
Every depth chart calls take
1926–1950 of 4,784
Malik Nabers to be 1st on the depth chart
Nabers should start at Z when healthy, with Slayton backing him up
Denzel Boston to be 1st on the depth chart
Boston has secured Cleveland’s X receiver role after he, Jerry Jeudy and KC Concepcion started the first preseason game.
Seth McGowan to be 2nd on the depth chart
Rookie Seth McGowan may win the backup running back job by default with Giddens sidelined.
Isaac TeSlaa to be 3rd on the depth chart
Isaac TeSlaa is currently penciled in as the Lions' third wide receiver
Aaron Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
While Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason were locked into the top two spots
Malachi Fields to be 1st on the depth chart
That usage suggests Fields has won the starting X job, with Beckham as his backup.
Odell Beckham Jr. to be 2nd on the depth chart
That usage suggests Fields has won the starting X job, with Beckham as his backup.
Caleb Douglas to be 1st on the depth chart
Douglas played only the first drive before his day ended, similarly solidifying his place among the starters.
Jameson Williams to be 2nd on the depth chart
Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams have been locked into Detroit’s top two wide receiver spots.
Alec Pierce to be 1st on the depth chart
The Colts’ top four wide receivers appear set when healthy, with Alec Pierce at X, Keenan Allen at Z, Josh Downs in the slot and Ashton Dulin as the top backup.
Stefon Diggs to be 3rd on the depth chart
His usage in this game suggests he could again be limited primarily to 11 personnel, which would put a ceiling on his fantasy potential.
Davis Mills to be 2nd on the depth chart
they simply carry two quarterbacks into Week 1 with C.J. Stroud and Davis Mills... there are no doubts about who will be the two filling things out
C.J. Stroud to be 1st on the depth chart
When it comes to the Texans' first and second quarterbacks on the depth chart, there are no doubts about who will be the two filling things out.
- PendingJacob PunturiDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Roman Wilson to be 3rd on the depth chart
As the third receiver on the depth chart behind DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr., the offense is expected to take a significant leap in the coming campaign.
Roman WilsonPittsburgh Steelers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 22, 2026 - PendingJacob PunturiDepth Chart Calls2026 season
DK Metcalf to be 1st on the depth chart
As the third receiver on the depth chart behind DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 22, 2026 - PendingJacob PunturiDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Michael Pittman to be 2nd on the depth chart
As the third receiver on the depth chart behind DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.
Michael PittmanPittsburgh Steelers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 22, 2026 Cole Van Lanen to be 1st on the depth chart
Jaguars head coach Liam Coen was asked Friday if Van Lanen is going to take the right tackle spot upon his return, and the Jaguars' leader confirmed this to be the case... a likely Week 1 tackle duo being Harrison on the left side and Van Lanen on the right.
Chuma Edoga to be 2nd on the depth chart
Edoga is also almost positively going to be a backup offensive lineman, so we can eliminate him as well.
Jonah Monheim to be 2nd on the depth chart
Monheim has taken reps at both guard spots in training camp but he is ideally the backup center.
Anton Harrison to be 1st on the depth chart
That means we will continue to see Anton Harrison at left tackle, with a likely Week 1 tackle duo being Harrison on the left side
Robert Hainsey to be 1st on the depth chart
Robert Hainsey will clearly start at center
Ezra Cleveland to be 1st on the depth chart
Ezra Cleveland is going to start at one of the guard spots
Jaylin Noel to be 1st on the depth chart
Starting Slot WR: Jaylin Noel ... he's the clear favorite within this wide receiver room to take the most reps in the slot
- PendingCarter LandisDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Charles Grant to be 1st on the depth chart
Grant could also see more action in 2026... These players are the most intriguing offensive linemen on the team, and they will most likely make up the starting lineup.
Charles GrantLas Vegas Raiders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 22, 2026 - PendingCarter LandisDepth Chart Calls2026 season
Trey Zuhn to be 1st on the depth chart
Third-round rookie Trey Zuhn III has been impressive in the preseason, and he is challenging for a starting spot... he is most likely to play guard for the Raiders. These players ... will most likely make up the starting lineup.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 22, 2026
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