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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

601–625 of 1,253

  • PendingRichard JanvrinPositional Finishes

    Kyler Murray to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points

    if he finished as QB5, I wouldn’t be all too surprised

    Kyler MurrayMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026
  • PendingRichard JanvrinPositional Finishes

    Kyler Murray to finish top 10 at his position, by fantasy points

    I think he’s in a much better situation in Minnesota, and finishing well inside the top-10 range won’t be at all surprising to me.

    Kyler MurrayMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026
  • PendingKyle ZeiglerPositional Finishes

    Jahmyr Gibbs to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points

    That slight edge is enough for me to make Gibbs my RB1 in 2026.

    Jahmyr GibbsDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026
  • PendingDerek BrownPositional Finishes

    Javonte Williams to finish top 10 at his position, by fantasy points

    If Williams can post production as he did over the first half of the 2025 season for an entire year, he is a locked-in top-10 back with top-5 upside.

    Javonte WilliamsDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026the article →
  • PendingAndrew EricksonPositional Finishes

    James Cook to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points

    If Cook gets unleashed on all three downs under new HC Joe Brady, he could flirt with an overall RB1 status as the engine of the Bills’ offense.

    James CookBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownPositional Finishes

    Javonte Williams to finish top 15 at his position, by fantasy points

    At his floor, he looks like a low-end RB1 or top 15 fantasy back.

    Javonte WilliamsDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026the article →
  • PendingFantasyProsPositional Finishes

    Christian Watson to finish top 20 at his position, by fantasy points

    one analyst has him as high as WR20

    Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsPositional Finishes

    Josh Downs to finish top 38 at his position, by fantasy points

    one analyst has him as high as WR38

    Josh DownsIndianapolis Colts

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsPositional Finishes

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

    one analyst has him as a top-12 back

    Javonte WilliamsDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsPositional Finishes

    Tyler Shough to finish top 14 at his position, by fantasy points

    one analyst ranks him as high as QB14

    Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsPositional Finishes

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

    one analyst has him as his WR10 ... receivers with that kind of target volume and modest touchdown production tend to finish as top-10 fantasy receivers

    DeVonta SmithPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsPositional Finishes

    Zay Flowers to finish top 11 at his position, by fantasy points

    all the way up to a genuinely aggressive top-11 overall receiver valuation

    Zay FlowersBaltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsPositional Finishes

    Brock Bowers to finish top 1 at his position, by receptions

    with real odds to lead the league in catches and touchdowns if the offense elevates around him

    Brock BowersLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsPositional Finishes

    James Cook to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points

    if he combines his rushing volume with expanded receiving work, he has a real path to finishing as the top overall running back

    James CookBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026
  • PendingTom StrachanPositional Finishes

    Ja'Marr Chase to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points

    Burrow is fully healthy this offseason, and ceiling is the name of the game at the top of the draft. Lock Chase in for another WR1 overall season.

    Ja'Marr ChaseCincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 9, 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 Aug 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingDelmar 'DJ' GlazePositional Finishes

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

    “No better challenge to have than to go against what I think is the best rusher in the league every day.

    Maxx CrosbyLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 8, 2026
  • PendingHondo CarpenterPositional Finishes

    Taron Johnson to finish top 1 at his position, by interceptions

    The NFL's best CB, and one of the most versatile players who can move with ease between S, CB, and LB, shows out every day.

    Taron JohnsonLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 8, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownPositional Finishes

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

    Purdy will again be a QB1 that goes far too late in drafts in 2026.

    Brock PurdySan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 8, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauricePositional Finishes

    Trevor Lawrence to finish top 10 at his position, by fantasy points

    the splendidly long-haired quarterback has finally become a top-10 quarterback

    Trevor LawrenceJacksonville Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 8, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownPositional Finishes

    Tyler Shough to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

    Tyler Shough is a wonderful late-round quarterback who could be a QB1 in 2026.

    Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 8, 2026the article →
  • PendingFantasyProsPositional Finishes

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

    Warren is a top-five tight end this season that could sniff top-three status if everything goes according to plan.

    Tyler WarrenIndianapolis Colts

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 8, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsPositional Finishes

    Trey McBride to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points

    McBride could repeat this season as the TE1 overall.

    Trey McBrideArizona Cardinals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 8, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsPositional Finishes

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

    Consider Barner a midrange to low-end TE2 for 2026 fantasy drafts.

    AJ BarnerSeattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 8, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsPositional Finishes

    Brock Bowers to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points

    2026 Brock Bowers could be 2025 Trey McBride and be the runaway TE1 for fantasy

    Brock BowersLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 8, 2026

By sport

NFL — positional finishes (291 graded)

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