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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
93
Graded
16

17% settled

Average accuracy
52.5

out of 100

Pundits
42

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
6 scored 80+6 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

16 / 93

graded

77 still pending

Who is good at position group rankings

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 position group rankings take

1–25 of 93

  • PendingNick WrightPosition Group Rankings

    I think Philly might have the best D-line outside of the Rams in the whole NFL.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPosition Group Rankings

    I know the Texans defense will be the best in the league.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 12, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn MiddlekauffPosition Group Rankings

    I think their defense, which has consistently been is going to be the best in the league in 2026... And I think the Texans have the best defense in the league.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 12, 2026the article →
  • PendingJeremy BrenerPosition Group Rankings

    Jobe's pick capped off another elite performance from the defense that is expected to be the best in the league for a second straight season.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026the article →
  • PendingJJ WattPosition Group Rankings

    if I'm looking at the totality of the defensive line in the front, so I'm giving the edge to Seattle... if I had to give an edge, I would give it to Seattle.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026
  • PendingColin CowherdPosition Group Rankings

    I know the Texans defense will be the best in the league.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingRafael ZamoranoPosition Group Rankings

    regardless of whoever is starting, Cleveland looks once again stuck with the NFL's worst quarterback situation, the Falcons notwithstanding.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 8, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn MiddlekauffPosition Group Rankings

    I think their defense, which has consistently been, is going to be the best in the league in 2026... I think the Texans have the best defense in the league

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 8, 2026the article →
  • PendingDouglas ClawsonPosition Group Rankings

    a huge leap "from 31st to first in points allowed."

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026
  • PendingLance ZierleinPosition Group Rankings

    give me your top five... I've got number five, Denver... You have them four [Philly]... they're number three for you [Rams]... Meanwhile, at number two, the champs are here [Seattle]... Houston, number one, why?

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingPro Football FocusPosition Group Rankings

    Denver, Philadelphia... Tampa Bay at three. Indianapolis at four. Bears at five... Buffalo at six, Chargers at seven, Chiefs at eight, Falcons at nine, forty niners at 10... Rams, Vikings, Patriots at 13, Steelers at 14... Seattle at 15, Saints at 16, Cowboys at 17... Raiders at 18, and then finally, checking in at 19, the Detroit Lions... one spot ahead of the Bengals... Who's last on the list? The the commanders.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026
  • PendingDanny ParkinsPosition Group Rankings

    I think they get back to being a top five or six offense in the NFL.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsPosition Group Rankings

    I do think we're looking at a top-five offense.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingSteven RuizPosition Group Rankings

    1. Rams Defensive Line ... 2. Texans Defensive Line ... 5. Seahawks Defensive Line ... 17. Steelers Defensive Line

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingSteven RuizPosition Group Rankings

    3. Broncos Offensive Line ... 6. Buccaneers Offensive Line ... 7. Eagles Offensive Line ... 9. Bills Offensive Line ... 16. Rams Offensive Line ... 20. Colts Offensive Line; "The Broncos are my pick for the honor" of best OL in the league

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightPosition Group Rankings

    going 12-5, and that defense being the best defense in the NFL

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingJared DubinPosition Group Rankings

    we set out to rank the league's receiver rooms from worst to best: 32. Miami Dolphins ... 1. Dallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingBrendon NelsonPosition Group Rankings

    The League's Best Interior Defensive Line ... I'd take that three-man interior rotation over any three-man rotation in the league right now

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingBrendon NelsonPosition Group Rankings

    Michael Dickson, perhaps the NFL's top punter, locked up through 2029

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingZachary PerelesPosition Group Rankings

    The Ravens' defense will be a top-five unit: Fact

    Baltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 27, 2026the article →
  • PendingGordon McGuinnessPosition Group Rankings

    Here are our linebacker rankings ahead of the 2026 season. 1. San Francisco 49ers ... 32. Indianapolis Colts

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026
  • PendingColin CowherdPosition Group Rankings

    The Texans, I know, I know you're bored with them. Best defense in the league easily

    Houston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingSimon HunterPosition Group Rankings

    the best unit in this entire division is the Eagles defense, and it's not close

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 20, 2026the article →
  • PendingPro Football FocusPosition Group Rankings

    2026 NFL receiving corps rankings: The Lions lead the way ... Dallas ranks second: CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens give the Cowboys a high-end receiving duo

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 20, 2026
  • PendingPro Football FocusPosition Group Rankings

    2026 NFL running back unit rankings: Falcons top the list. The Falcons come in No. 1... Detroit ranks second... Philadelphia rounds out the top three

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 20, 2026

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