Position Group Rankings
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
- Average accuracy
- 52.5
- Pundits
- 42
17% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
16 / 93
graded
77 still pending
Who is good at position group rankings
- Jamie Erdahl80 accuracy · 1 graded+40.0
- Brandon Graham43 accuracy · 2 graded+5.0
- Colin Cowherd60 accuracy · 5 graded+0.0
- Gregg Rosenthal38 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Nick Shook50 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Rich Eisen75 accuracy · 1 graded-15.0
- Ross Tucker59 accuracy · 1 graded-32.3
- Kyle Brandt40 accuracy · 1 graded-50.0
- Isaiah Stanback25 accuracy · 1 graded-80.0
provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.
By publisher
- The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast)60.0 · 5 graded
- Around the NFL (podcast)43.8 · 4 graded
- The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)75.0 · 1 graded
- Move the Sticks (podcast)46.9 · 5 graded
- The 33rd Team59.2 · 1 graded
Every position group rankings take
1–25 of 93
I think Philly might have the best D-line outside of the Rams in the whole NFL.
I know the Texans defense will be the best in the league.
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.
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.
- 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 I know the Texans defense will be the best in the league.
regardless of whoever is starting, Cleveland looks once again stuck with the NFL's worst quarterback situation, the Falcons notwithstanding.
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
- 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 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?
- 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 I think they get back to being a top five or six offense in the NFL.
I do think we're looking at a top-five offense.
1. Rams Defensive Line ... 2. Texans Defensive Line ... 5. Seahawks Defensive Line ... 17. Steelers Defensive Line
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
going 12-5, and that defense being the best defense in the NFL
we set out to rank the league's receiver rooms from worst to best: 32. Miami Dolphins ... 1. Dallas Cowboys
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
Michael Dickson, perhaps the NFL's top punter, locked up through 2029
The Ravens' defense will be a top-five unit: Fact
- 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 The Texans, I know, I know you're bored with them. Best defense in the league easily
the best unit in this entire division is the Eagles defense, and it's not close
- 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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