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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
1,253
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 / 1,253

graded

983 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

376–400 of 1,253

  • PendingKurt BlakewayPositional Finishes

    AJ Barner to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points

    Below are three tight ends you can draft in the later rounds who have the upside to finish in the top five at the position.

    AJ BarnerSeattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsPositional Finishes

    Dak Prescott to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

    He is a locked-in QB1 with top-five upside

    Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsPositional Finishes

    Matthew Stafford to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

    He can still be a QB1 in 2026

    Matthew StaffordLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsPositional Finishes

    Jaxson Dart to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

    Dart profiles as a strong QB1 at a discounted cost.

    Jaxson DartNew York Giants

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsPositional Finishes

    Bo Nix to finish top 7 at his position, by fantasy points

    A bounce-back to top-seven range is well within range.

    Bo NixDenver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsPositional Finishes

    Caleb Williams to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

    He should still return QB1 numbers, but he is a hold-with-caution, not a buy.

    Caleb WilliamsChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026
  • 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 Aug 25, 2026the article →
  • PendingAndrew EricksonPositional Finishes

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

    With volume, talent, and red-zone usage all working in his favor, London profiles as a top-tier fantasy WR1 once again.

    Drake LondonAtlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauricePositional Finishes

    Brock Purdy to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

    Consider him a low-end QB1 in 2026 fantasy drafts.

    Brock PurdySan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026the article →
  • PendingAndrew EricksonPositional Finishes

    Chris Olave to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points

    Even if some touchdown regression hits, Olave remains a reliable WR1/WR2 option attached to one of the NFL's more aggressive passing attacks.

    Chris OlaveNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026the article →
  • PendingAndrew EricksonPositional Finishes

    Zay Flowers to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points

    There's a world where Zay Flowers has the talent to be a top-5 fantasy WR if he can ever score TDs.

    Zay FlowersBaltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026the article →
  • PendingGordon McGuinnessPositional Finishes

    Fred Warner to finish top 1 at his position, by sacks

    In Fred Warner, the 49ers have the best linebacker in football

    Fred WarnerSan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026
  • PendingGavin CarlsonPositional Finishes

    Matthew Stafford to finish top 1 at his position, by passing yards

    And and yours better be because he was the MVP ranked higher than Josh Allen and probably will be.

    Matthew StaffordLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingGavin CarlsonPositional Finishes

    Trent McDuffie to finish top 4 at his position, by interceptions

    Trent McDuffie, one of the three or four best corners in the league.

    Trent McDuffie

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingMike HarmonPositional Finishes

    Bo Nix to finish top 3 at his position, by fantasy points

    bow Nick is a guy I think as upside, he's a guy that I wouldn't be surprised to finish in that top three

    Bo NixDenver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkePositional Finishes

    Colston Loveland to finish top 3 at his position, by fantasy points

    he is the consensus TE3 by ADP and rankings ... Fantasy managers can draft Loveland with slightly more confidence after this usage

    Colston LovelandChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkePositional Finishes

    Erick All to finish top 37 at his position, by fantasy points

    Fant finished as TE37 last season, while All was TE38 over the first nine weeks of 2024. A similar finish is a reasonable expectation for All this season.

    Erick AllCincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkePositional Finishes

    Tyjae Spears to finish top ? at his position, by fantasy points

    There is a decent chance that Spears ends up leading this backfield in fantasy points.

    Tyjae SpearsTennessee Titans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkePositional Finishes

    DeVonta Smith to finish top 10 at his position, by fantasy points

    Smith's ability to be a top-five or top-10 fantasy wide receiver will somewhat depend on the Eagles' ability to rebound as a team, but given the talent on the unit, that is a decent bet to make.

    DeVonta SmithPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingRalph VacchianoPositional Finishes

    Bijan Robinson to finish top 1 at his position, by rushing yards

    Bijan Robinson continued to show he's the best RB in football.

    Bijan RobinsonAtlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingRalph VacchianoPositional Finishes

    Trey McBride to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving yards

    And Trey McBride is the best and most productive receiving TE in the league.

    Trey McBrideArizona Cardinals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingRalph VacchianoPositional Finishes

    Ja'Marr Chase to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving yards

    Ja'Marr Chase is the NFL's most talented receiver.

    Ja'Marr ChaseCincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingNic BodifordPositional Finishes

    Jahmyr Gibbs to finish top 1 at his position, by rushing yards

    should be considered the favorite to lead the league in combined rushing and receiving touchdowns

    Jahmyr GibbsDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026
  • PendingNic BodifordPositional Finishes

    George Pickens to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

    WR George Pickens , Dallas Cowboys : Pickens should remain a high-volume fantasy football WR1.

    George PickensDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026
  • PendingSteve KrebsPositional Finishes

    Drake Maye to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points

    With the extra firepower at the ready, the young quarterback has an opportunity to produce the most points of any player in the upcoming season.

    Drake MayeNew England Patriots

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

By sport

NFL — positional finishes (291 graded)

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