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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
377
Graded
104

28% settled

Average accuracy
54.7

out of 100

Pundits
130

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
20 scored 80+26 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

104 / 377

graded

273 still pending

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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 top player lists take

1–25 of 377

  • PendingGordon McGuinnessTop Player Lists

    Welcome to the weekly edition of PFF's Quarterback Rankings... 1. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills ... 32. Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 16, 2026
  • PendingGordon McGuinnessTop Player Lists

    Welcome to the weekly edition of PFF's wide receiver rankings... 1. Puka Nacua ... 32. Calvin Ridley, Tennessee Titans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 16, 2026
  • PendingHenry McKennaTop Player Lists

    FOX Sports' Henry McKenna dropped his QB stock-market list ahead of Week 2... Young started as well as he could have, so he slots in at No. 10 in McKenna's QB stock market. ... Young ranked ahead of established QBs like Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Dak Prescott, and even reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 16, 2026the article →
  • PendingGarrett PodellTop Player Lists

    Enjoy our Week 2 edition of the 2026 Quarterback Power Rankings: NFL QB Power Rankings — 1 Josh Allen ... 32 Cooper Rush

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 16, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightTop Player Lists

    Here's how he views the league's top quarterbacks in the latest edition of Mahomes Mountain: ... 1st Row: Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 16, 2026the article →
  • PendingLane MillsTop Player Lists

    So now that Week 1 is through, we can officially form power rankings around Tennessee's firsrt-year guys. 1. Anthony Hill Jr. ... 2. Carnell Tate ... 3. Fernando Carmona ... 4. Keldric Faulk ... N/A: Nick Singleton

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 15, 2026the article →
  • PendingHenry McKennaTop Player Lists

    #32 Deshaun Watson ... #1 Josh Allen — QB Stock Market Week 2 rankings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 15, 2026the article →
  • PendingRob RangTop Player Lists

    These four prospects are ranked in the order in which I would currently select them if I were building an NFL roster.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 13, 2026the article →
  • PendingDane BruglerTop Player Lists

    He's the top receiver in the upcoming draft class and even ranked first overall on Dane Brugler's preseason top 50.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 12, 2026the article →
  • PendingCharlie CampbellTop Player Lists

    The top 2027 Wide Receiver prospects available for the 2027 NFL Draft. 1. Jeremiah Smith*, WR, Ohio State ... 27. Anthony Evans III, WR, Mississippi State

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • PendingRob RangTop Player Lists

    That’s why I’ve tiered my 16 favorite draft-eligible quarterbacks below and will be updating this list all season long. #16 CJ Bailey ... #1 Dante Moore

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026the article →
  • PendingGarrett PodellTop Player Lists

    Our own Garrett Podell tried his hand at ranking all 32 starters in our Week 1 NFL QB Power Rankings ... For now, Stafford maintains his spot atop the league ... 16. Jalen Hurts, Eagles 17. Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers 18. Aaron Rodgers, Steelers 19. Daniel Jones, Colts 20. C.J. Stroud, Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026the article →
  • PendingCharlie CampbellTop Player Lists

    The top 2027 Running Back prospects available for the 2027 NFL Draft. 1. Jadan Baugh*, RB, Florida ... 18. Richard Young, RB, Colorado

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026the article →
  • PendingMike RennerTop Player Lists

    Manning ranks as the No. 1 player on Mike Renner's Big Board at CBS Sports.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingBen ArthurTop Player Lists

    Here are my top 20 non-quarterback offensive skill players entering the 2026 NFL season, in descending order: 20. Kyle Juszczyk ... 1. Ja'Marr Chase

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026
  • PendingGarrett PodellTop Player Lists

    Enjoy our Week 1 edition of the 2026 Quarterback Power Rankings: 1 Matthew Stafford ... 32 Deshaun Watson

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingCharlie CampbellTop Player Lists

    The top 2027 Tight End prospects available for the 2027 NFL Draft.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightTop Player Lists

    Mahomes Mountain is back ahead of Week 1 of the 2026/27 NFL season, and Nick Wright lists his QB hierarchy... Off The Mountain: Geno Smith, Tua Tagovailoa, Jacoby Brissett, Deshaun Watson... 1st Row: 'The Best In the League' Patrick Mahomes

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 8, 2026the article →
  • PendingHenry McKennaTop Player Lists

    QB Stock Market Week 1: Projecting How All 32 Starters Will Fare In 2026 — #32 Deshaun Watson ... #1 Joe Burrow

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 8, 2026the article →
  • PendingJoe MarinoTop Player Lists

    I've ranked the 21 players on the bills roster under 25 years old... Number one... Cole Bishop and Deion Walker... TJ Parker, I have at number three... 20, Javon Solomon.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 7, 2026the article →
  • PendingEric WilliamsTop Player Lists

    Defensive Player Of The Year: 5. Trey Hendrickson ... 4. Devon Witherspoon ... 3. Will Anderson Jr. ... 2. Pat Surtain II ... 1. Myles Garrett

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 7, 2026the article →
  • PendingEric WilliamsTop Player Lists

    Offensive Player Of The Year: 5. A.J. Brown ... 4. Christian McCaffrey ... 3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba ... 2. Puka Nacua ... 1. Jahmyr Gibbs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 7, 2026the article →
  • PendingEric WilliamsTop Player Lists

    Defensive Rookie Of The Year: 5. Akheem Mesidor ... 4. Caleb Downs ... 3. Sonny Styles ... 2. David Bailey ... 1. Rueben Bain Jr.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 7, 2026the article →
  • PendingEric WilliamsTop Player Lists

    Offensive Rookie of the Year: 5. Fernando Mendoza ... 4. KC Concepcion ... 3. De'Zhaun Stribling ... 2. Jeremiyah Love ... 1. Jadarian Price

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 7, 2026the article →
  • PendingEric WilliamsTop Player Lists

    Most Valuable Player: 5. Lamar Jackson ... 4. Justin Herbert ... 3. Matthew Stafford ... 2. Josh Allen ... 1. Patrick Mahomes

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 7, 2026the article →

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