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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
1,178
Graded
271

23% settled

Average accuracy
35.0

out of 100

Pundits
200

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
51 scored 80+155 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

271 / 1,178

graded

907 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.

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The same record pooled across everyone writing under one banner.

Every positional finishes take

1151–1175 of 1,178

  • PendingKyle BrandtPositional Finishes

    Lane Johnson to finish top 1 at his position, by an unstated measure

    I think he was the best tackle in the sport this year

    Lane JohnsonPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Feb 13, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Christopher Mad Dog RussoPositional Finishes

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

    I mean, you can make an argument right now that he cracks the top five in the league, you know, with Burrow, Jackson, Allen, and Mahomes, he could easily say he's the next best quarterback.

    Jalen HurtsPhiladelphia Eagles

    a naive guess scored 50-50 skillsaid Feb 12, 2025the article →
  • PendingRich EisenPositional Finishes

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

    He is a top five quarterback in the NFL... Guess who is the MVP, of this Super Bowl and the top five guy? Not an overreaction.

    Jalen HurtsPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Feb 10, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Chris BrockmanPositional Finishes

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

    Jalen Hurts proved he's a top five quarterback heading into 2025.

    Jalen HurtsPhiladelphia Eagles

    a naive guess scored 50-50 skillsaid Feb 10, 2025the article →
  • PendingRich EisenPositional Finishes

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

    Guess who is the MVP, of this Super Bowl and the top five guy? Not an overreaction. ... He is a top five quarterback in the NFL

    Jalen HurtsPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Feb 10, 2025the article →
  • Close · 50Colin CowherdPositional Finishes

    Patrick Mahomes to finish top 1 at his position, by passing yards

    which quarterback you love the most passing yards in the second half... I'm gonna take Patrick Mahomes.

    Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs

    a naive guess scored 91.67-41.67 skillsaid Feb 7, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Colin CowherdPositional Finishes

    A.J. Brown to finish top 4 at his position, by passing yards

    AJ Brown is a top three to four receiver in the league.

    A.J. BrownPhiladelphia Eagles

    a naive guess scored 33.33-33.33 skillsaid Feb 7, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Rich EisenPositional Finishes

    Puka Nacua to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving yards

    Puka might be the best receiver in the NFL.

    Puka NacuaLos Angeles Rams

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Dec 9, 2024the article →
  • Miss · 0Chris BrockmanPositional Finishes

    Russell Wilson to finish top 5 at his position, by passing yards

    Russell Wilson is a top five quarterback since he's been back.

    Russell WilsonPittsburgh Steelers

    a naive guess scored 75-99.75 skillsaid Dec 2, 2024the article →
  • Close · 58Rich HribarPositional Finishes

    Sam LaPorta to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving yards

    I have LaPorta as TE1 overall based on where he is in terms of career arc paired with Detroit's favorable schedule of indoor games

    Sam LaPortaDetroit Lions

    a naive guess scored 91.67-66.67 skillsaid Jul 8, 2024the article →
  • Close · 75Marcus MosherPositional Finishes

    Drake London to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving yards

    It won't be a shock to see him lead the NFL in catches and yards this season.

    Drake LondonAtlanta Falcons

    a naive guess scored 0+150 skillsaid May 21, 2024the article →
  • Close · 50Marcus MosherPositional Finishes

    Drake London to finish top 1 at his position, by receptions

    It won't be a shock to see him lead the NFL in catches and yards this season.

    Drake LondonAtlanta Falcons

    a naive guess scored 0+100 skillsaid May 21, 2024the article →
  • Miss · 8Jordan VanekPositional Finishes

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

    Chase is close to surpassing Jefferson and will eventually be the best wide receiver in the NFL.

    Ja'Marr ChaseCincinnati Bengals

    a naive guess scored 66.67-87.5 skillsaid Nov 9, 2023the article →
  • Miss · 0Ryan ReynoldsPositional Finishes

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

    Ja’Marr Chase leads the league in receiving touchdowns.

    Ja'Marr ChaseCincinnati Bengals

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 5, 2023the article →
  • Hit · 83Ryan ReynoldsPositional Finishes

    Micah Parsons to finish top 1 at his position, by sacks

    Micah Parsons leads the league in sacks and wins Defensive Player of the Year.

    Micah ParsonsDallas Cowboys

    a naive guess scored 91.67-16.67 skillsaid Sep 5, 2023the article →
  • Miss · 0Ryan ReynoldsPositional Finishes

    Nick Chubb to finish top 1 at his position, by rushing yards

    Nick Chubb leads the league in rushing yards.

    Nick ChubbCleveland Browns

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 5, 2023the article →
  • Miss · 0Ryan ReynoldsPositional Finishes

    Justin Herbert to finish top 1 at his position, by passing yards

    Herbert leads the league in passing yards.

    Justin HerbertLos Angeles Chargers

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 5, 2023the article →
  • Hit · 83Ryan ReynoldsPositional Finishes

    Amon-Ra St. Brown to finish top 1 at his position, by receptions

    Amon-Ra St. Brown leads the league in receptions.

    Amon-Ra St. BrownDetroit Lions

    a naive guess scored 83.33+0 skillsaid Sep 5, 2023the article →
  • Miss · 0Ryan ReynoldsPositional Finishes

    Joe Burrow to finish top 1 at his position, by passing tds

    Burrow leads the league in touchdown passes.

    Joe BurrowCincinnati Bengals

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 5, 2023the article →
  • Hit · 92Rich HribarPositional Finishes

    Travis Kelce to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving yards

    While Kelce is the clear-cut TE1 and there is a gap until the TE2 comes off draft boards, we should anticipate the field will be closer to Kelce this season than last year.

    Travis Kelce

    a naive guess scored 91.67+0 skillsaid Jun 23, 2023the article →
  • Hit · 100Rich HribarPositional Finishes

    Matthew Stafford to finish QB2 (13–24) at his position, by fantasy points

    he has a hard road pushing out of the QB2 zone for fantasy purposes this summer

    Matthew StaffordLos Angeles Rams

    a naive guess scored 33.33+133.33 skillsaid Jun 21, 2023the article →
  • Hit · 100Rich HribarPositional Finishes

    Derek Carr to finish QB2 (13–24) at his position, by fantasy points

    While that leaves Carr as QB2 for fantasy, New Orleans fielded one of the most efficient receiving groups in the league last season.

    Derek CarrNew Orleans Saints

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Jun 21, 2023the article →
  • Miss · 33Rich HribarPositional Finishes

    Chris Godwin Jr. to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points

    The projections have Godwin as the WR17 in full-PPR scoring. I have him as WR24. ADP has him at WR28.

    Chris Godwin Jr.Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    a naive guess scored 50-33.33 skillsaid Jun 19, 2023the article →
  • PendingThe 33rd TeamPositional Finishes

    Orlando Brown to finish top 10 at his position, by an unstated measure

    he could still perform as a top-10 tackle in the right system

    Orlando Brown

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Mar 13, 2023
  • Close · 58Dan PizzutaPositional Finishes

    DK Metcalf to finish top 10 at his position, by receiving yards

    DK Metcalf Finishes In the Top 10 For Receiving Yards

    DK MetcalfSeattle Seahawks

    a naive guess scored 16.67+83.33 skillsaid Sep 8, 2022the article →

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NFL — positional finishes (292 graded)

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