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Positional Finishes

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
1,227
Graded
270

22% settled

Average accuracy
34.4

out of 100

Pundits
201

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
49 scored 80+156 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

270 / 1,227

graded

957 still pending

Who is good at positional finishes

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 positional finishes take

226–250 of 1,227

  • PendingDerek BrownPositional Finishes

    Terry McLaurin to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points

    McLaurin should return to his target-hog WR2 ways in 2026.

    Terry McLaurinWashington Commanders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownPositional Finishes

    Zay Flowers to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points

    Flowers is a strong WR2 with WR1 upside again this year.

    Zay FlowersBaltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownPositional Finishes

    Christian Watson to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points

    Watson is a strong WR2 with upside for more in 2026.

    Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownPositional Finishes

    Jaylen Waddle to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points

    You can easily draft him as a WR2 for your teams this season that has WR1 upside.

    Jaylen WaddleDenver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownPositional Finishes

    Drake London to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

    London should be a locked-in WR1 this season

    Drake LondonAtlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingAndrew EricksonPositional Finishes

    A.J. Brown to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

    a major fantasy bounce-back and WR1 szn is LOADING for AJB

    A.J. BrownNew England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauricePositional Finishes

    Drake Maye to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points

    He’s a top-five fantasy quarterback moving forward.

    Drake MayeNew England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkePositional Finishes

    Quinshon Judkins to finish top 20 at his position, by fantasy points

    with Cleveland overhauling the line and a larger workload ahead, he has the volume and setup for a top-20 season

    Quinshon JudkinsCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingAnthony ProhaskaPositional Finishes

    James Cook to finish top 7 at his position, by rushing yards

    I think at worst, he's the seventh best running back in the league... He's an easy top 10 guy in his position.

    James CookBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026
  • PendingSimon HunterPositional Finishes

    A.J. Brown to finish top 6 at his position, by fantasy points

    if he stays healthy, if that knee holds up, I just can't see a world where AJ doesn't finish top five, top six and wide receiver fantasy points.

    A.J. BrownNew England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownPositional Finishes

    A.J. Brown to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points

    I literally have AJ Brown as wide receiver five, right above CD land. The only wide receivers I have above him right now is Puka Nakua, Jamar Chase, Amon Ross, Sam Brown, and Jason.

    A.J. BrownNew England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingSimon HunterPositional Finishes

    Jalen Hurts to finish top 5 at his position, by passing yards

    Me saying he's a top five quarterback, it's like people are– they kill me.

    Jalen HurtsPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownPositional Finishes

    James Cook to finish top 3 at his position, by fantasy points

    James Cook, I'm all in. I think we see he sets a career high in receptions, the top three running back season.

    James CookBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightPositional Finishes

    A.J. Brown to finish top 10 at his position, by receiving yards

    it would surprise me if he's not a top 10 receiver in the league this year

    A.J. BrownNew England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingSteven RuizPositional Finishes

    Caleb Williams to finish top 5 at his position, by passing yards

    As long as he gets some consistent downfield accuracy, he could be one of the five best quarterbacks in the NFL.

    Caleb WilliamsChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingSteven RuizPositional Finishes

    Caleb Williams to finish top 5 at his position, by passing yards

    As long as he gets some consistent downfield accuracy, he could be one of the five best quarterbacks in the NFL.

    Caleb WilliamsChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingHenry McKennaPositional Finishes

    Maxx Crosby to finish top 1 at his position, by sacks

    Crosby should be able to tee off on quarterbacks and land at the top of the leaderboard for sacks

    Maxx CrosbyLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingHenry McKennaPositional Finishes

    Tyler Shough to finish top 10 at his position, by passing yards

    I think he can jump into the top 10 in passing stats.

    Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingHenry McKennaPositional Finishes

    A.J. Brown to finish top 1 at his position, by receptions

    which is all the more reason to get him to the top of the receptions category in 2026

    A.J. BrownNew England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownPositional Finishes

    Malik Willis to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

    Willis's running prowess should have him flirting with QB1 production this year alone.

    Malik WillisMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownPositional Finishes

    Jordan Love to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

    if Green Bay increases its pass rate to even league-average standards ... Love could return to QB1 land

    Jordan LoveGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard JanvrinPositional Finishes

    Kyler Murray to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

    If you draft him, you'll have a QB1 on your hands.

    Kyler MurrayMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026
  • PendingDerek BrownPositional Finishes

    Harold Fannin Jr. to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

    When it’s all said and done, Fannin is likely a low-end TE1 in 2026.

    Harold Fannin Jr.Cleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownPositional Finishes

    Tyler Warren to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points

    Warren is a top-five tight end this season, but his week-to-week volatility increased somewhat with the addition of Keenan Allen.

    Tyler WarrenIndianapolis Colts

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownPositional Finishes

    Dallas Goedert to finish top 6 at his position, by fantasy points

    I wouldn't rule out Goedert finishing as a top six fantasy tight end again in 2026.

    Dallas GoedertPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →

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NFL — positional finishes (291 graded)

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