Marcus Mosher
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Graded calls · 40
“Here are our updated power rankings going into the final week of the 2024 season: NFL Week 17 Power Rankings 1. Kansas City Chiefs (15-1) ... 32. New York Giants (3-13)”
Scored 98.81a naive guess scored 67.38+33.32 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- 33.32
- method:
- spearman
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 98.81
- baseline:
- 67.38
- difficulty:
- 1.06
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- teams ranked:
- 32
- weeks left when called:
- 1
“The Rams have turned things around in the second half of the season and will be back in the postseason... the fact that they will be hosting a home playoff game is pretty wild”
Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- team:
- LAR
- skill:
- 0
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- naive said:
- true
- difficulty:
- 1.06
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- made playoffs:
- true
- weeks left when called:
- 1
“Houston will still host a playoff game in Round 1, but don't be surprised if it is a heavy underdog in that matchup.”
Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- team:
- HOU
- skill:
- 0
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- naive said:
- true
- difficulty:
- 1.06
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- made playoffs:
- true
- weeks left when called:
- 1
“Here are our updated power rankings going into Week 14 of the 2024 season”
Scored 98.15a naive guess scored 67.38+39.39 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- 39.39
- method:
- spearman
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 98.15
- baseline:
- 67.38
- difficulty:
- 1.28
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- teams ranked:
- 32
- weeks left when called:
- 5
“Baltimore is a sure-fire playoff team, but it clearly isn't the same regular-season team we saw last year.”
Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- team:
- BAL
- skill:
- 0
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- naive said:
- true
- difficulty:
- 1.28
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- made playoffs:
- true
- weeks left when called:
- 5
“The Denver Broncos are a near-lock to make the postseason”
Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+128 skillHow this was scored
- team:
- DEN
- skill:
- 128
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- naive said:
- false
- difficulty:
- 1.28
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- made playoffs:
- true
- weeks left when called:
- 5
“Pittsburgh isn’t a great team, but it has a clear identity and should still wind up being a playoff team.”
Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- team:
- PIT
- skill:
- 0
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- naive said:
- true
- difficulty:
- 1.67
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- made playoffs:
- true
- weeks left when called:
- 12
“It feels like it’s only a matter of time before Mason Rudolph replaces him in the starting lineup.”
Scored 91.67a naive guess scored 100-13.92 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- TEN
- skill:
- -13.92
- player:
- Mason Rudolph
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 91.67
- baseline:
- 100
- position:
- QB
- naive slot:
- 2
- actual slot:
- 2
- difficulty:
- 1.67
- measured by:
- passing yards
- naive basis:
- where he sat last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- predicted slot:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 12
“Here is our full set of power rankings heading into Week 7: 1. Kansas City Chiefs ... 32. New England Patriots”
Scored 89.7a naive guess scored 67.38+37.28 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- 37.28
- method:
- spearman
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 89.7
- baseline:
- 67.38
- difficulty:
- 1.67
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- teams ranked:
- 32
- weeks left when called:
- 12
“they look like a sure-fire playoff team this season”
Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- team:
- TB
- skill:
- 0
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- naive said:
- true
- difficulty:
- 1.72
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- made playoffs:
- true
- weeks left when called:
- 13
“Here is our full set of rankings coming out of the fifth week of action: NFL Week 6 Power Rankings 1. Kansas City Chiefs ... 32. New England Patriots”
Scored 89a naive guess scored 67.38+37.2 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- 37.2
- method:
- spearman
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 89
- baseline:
- 67.38
- difficulty:
- 1.72
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- teams ranked:
- 32
- weeks left when called:
- 13
“coach Brian Callahan is adamant that Will Levis will start when he is 100 percent healthy”
Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- TEN
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Will Levis
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- position:
- QB
- naive slot:
- 1
- actual slot:
- 1
- difficulty:
- 1.72
- measured by:
- passing yards
- naive basis:
- where he sat last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- predicted slot:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 13
“The Vikings are absolutely a legit playoff contender”
Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+172 skillHow this was scored
- team:
- MIN
- skill:
- 172
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- naive said:
- false
- difficulty:
- 1.72
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- made playoffs:
- true
- weeks left when called:
- 13
“Chicago might be the worst team in the NFC North, but this should be a playoff team this year.”
Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-172 skillHow this was scored
- team:
- CHI
- skill:
- -172
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- naive said:
- false
- difficulty:
- 1.72
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- made playoffs:
- false
- weeks left when called:
- 13
“NFL Week 3 Power Rankings — 1. Kansas City Chiefs ... 32. Carolina Panthers”
Scored 74.3a naive guess scored 67.38+13.09 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- 13.09
- method:
- spearman
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 74.3
- baseline:
- 67.38
- difficulty:
- 1.89
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- teams ranked:
- 32
- weeks left when called:
- 16
“Don't look now, but the Buccaneers and the Saints both look like legitimate playoff teams this year.”
Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-189 skillHow this was scored
- team:
- NO
- skill:
- -189
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- naive said:
- false
- difficulty:
- 1.89
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- made playoffs:
- false
- weeks left when called:
- 16
“Don't look now, but the Buccaneers and the Saints both look like legitimate playoff teams this year.”
Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- team:
- TB
- skill:
- 0
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- naive said:
- true
- difficulty:
- 1.89
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- made playoffs:
- true
- weeks left when called:
- 16
“With the Bills up next, the Jaguars are looking at a possible 0-3 start.”
Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- BUF
- score:
- 10-47
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- BUF
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- naive pick:
- BUF
- difficulty:
- 1.89
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 16
“The Chargers are still a year away from being a legit contender in the AFC, but they have the look of a potential wild-card team right away.”
Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+194 skillHow this was scored
- team:
- LAC
- skill:
- 194
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- naive said:
- false
- difficulty:
- 1.94
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- made playoffs:
- true
- weeks left when called:
- 17
“It feels like it's only a matter of when, not if, Drew Lock will take over for Jones under center.”
Scored 91.67a naive guess scored 100-16.17 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- NYG
- skill:
- -16.17
- player:
- Drew Lock
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 91.67
- baseline:
- 100
- position:
- QB
- naive slot:
- 2
- actual slot:
- 2
- difficulty:
- 1.94
- measured by:
- passing yards
- naive basis:
- where he sat last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- predicted slot:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 17
“NFL Week 2 Power Rankings — 1. Kansas City Chiefs ... 32. Carolina Panthers”
Scored 72.12a naive guess scored 67.38+9.21 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- 9.21
- method:
- spearman
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 72.12
- baseline:
- 67.38
- difficulty:
- 1.94
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- teams ranked:
- 32
- weeks left when called:
- 17
“Derek Carr is the starter in New Orleans”
Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- NO
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Derek Carr
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- position:
- QB
- naive slot:
- 1
- actual slot:
- 1
- difficulty:
- 2
- measured by:
- passing yards
- naive basis:
- where he sat last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- predicted slot:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 18
“the offense for the Rams is good enough to get them back to the postseason in 2024”
Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- team:
- LAR
- skill:
- 0
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- naive said:
- true
- difficulty:
- 2
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- made playoffs:
- true
- weeks left when called:
- 18
“NFL Week 1 Power Rankings 1. Kansas City Chiefs ... 32. New England Patriots”
Scored 71.55a naive guess scored 67.38+8.36 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- 8.36
- method:
- spearman
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 71.55
- baseline:
- 67.38
- difficulty:
- 2
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- teams ranked:
- 32
- weeks left when called:
- 18
“If he can stay healthy for 15 or more games, the Jets will be in the playoffs.”
Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skillHow this was scored
- team:
- NYJ
- skill:
- -200
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- naive said:
- false
- difficulty:
- 2
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- made playoffs:
- false
- weeks left when called:
- 18
“Gardner Minshew is the starter in Las Vegas, but don't expect the leash to be very long.”
Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- LV
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Gardner Minshew
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- position:
- QB
- naive slot:
- 1
- actual slot:
- 1
- difficulty:
- 2
- measured by:
- passing yards
- naive basis:
- where he sat last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- predicted slot:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 18
“That is until Maye eventually takes over.”
Scored 100a naive guess scored 91.67+16.67 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- NE
- skill:
- 16.67
- player:
- Drake Maye
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 91.67
- position:
- QB
- naive slot:
- 2
- actual slot:
- 1
- difficulty:
- 2
- measured by:
- passing yards
- naive basis:
- no prior season — a rookie is assumed to start behind the incumbent
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- predicted slot:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 18
“Bo Nix is the Denver Broncos' Week 1 starter”
Scored 100a naive guess scored 91.67+16.67 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- DEN
- skill:
- 16.67
- player:
- Bo Nix
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 91.67
- position:
- QB
- naive slot:
- 2
- actual slot:
- 1
- difficulty:
- 2
- measured by:
- passing yards
- naive basis:
- no prior season — a rookie is assumed to start behind the incumbent
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- predicted slot:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 18
“look for Josh Allen to find a way to post double-digit wins again”
Scored 40a naive guess scored 35+10 skillHow this was scored
- team:
- BUF
- naive:
- 9.75
- skill:
- 10
- what happened:
- 13
- season:
- 2024
- zero at:
- 5
- accuracy:
- 40
- baseline:
- 35
- predicted:
- 10
- difficulty:
- 2
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
“they have a quality roster and should make it back to the postseason in 2024”
Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- team:
- TB
- skill:
- 0
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- naive said:
- true
- difficulty:
- 2
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- made playoffs:
- true
- weeks left when called:
- 18
“are likely to start a rookie quarterback in Drake Maye”
Scored 100a naive guess scored 91.67+16.67 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- NE
- skill:
- 16.67
- player:
- Drake Maye
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 91.67
- position:
- QB
- naive slot:
- 2
- actual slot:
- 1
- difficulty:
- 2
- measured by:
- passing yards
- naive basis:
- no prior season — a rookie is assumed to start behind the incumbent
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- predicted slot:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 18
“it wouldn't be a surprise if they only win five or so games this year”
Scored 0a naive guess scored 65-130 skillHow this was scored
- team:
- DEN
- naive:
- 8.25
- skill:
- -130
- what happened:
- 10
- season:
- 2024
- zero at:
- 5
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 65
- predicted:
- 5
- difficulty:
- 2
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
“Today, we are ranking all 32 teams from 1 to 32 heading into the preseason.”
Scored 71.04a naive guess scored 67.38+7.33 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- 7.33
- method:
- spearman
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 71.04
- baseline:
- 67.38
- difficulty:
- 2
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- teams ranked:
- 32
- weeks left when called:
- 18
“Expect the Bills to win double-digit games again this season and be a legit contender in the AFC.”
Scored 40a naive guess scored 35+10 skillHow this was scored
- team:
- BUF
- naive:
- 9.75
- skill:
- 10
- what happened:
- 13
- season:
- 2024
- zero at:
- 5
- accuracy:
- 40
- baseline:
- 35
- predicted:
- 10
- difficulty:
- 2
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
“the improved offensive line should allow them to hover around 10 wins once again”
Scored 100a naive guess scored 85+30 skillHow this was scored
- team:
- PIT
- naive:
- 9.25
- skill:
- 30
- what happened:
- 10
- season:
- 2024
- zero at:
- 5
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 85
- predicted:
- 10
- difficulty:
- 2
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
“If the Broncos get average play from Nix this season, Mims has a chance to be a 1,000-yard receiver in Payton's offense.”
Scored 0.6a naive guess scored 51.47-101.75 skillHow this was scored
- naive:
- 380.95
- skill:
- -101.75
- what happened:
- 503
- player:
- Marvin Mims Jr.
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 0.6
- baseline:
- 51.47
- predicted:
- 1000
- statistic:
- receiving_yards
- difficulty:
- 2
- last season:
- 377
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- position average:
- 384.91
- zero at percent out:
- 50
“It wouldn't be a shock if he was Denver's No. 1 receiver by the end of the season.”
Scored 83.33a naive guess scored 100-33.33 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- DEN
- skill:
- -33.33
- player:
- Marvin Mims Jr.
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 83.33
- baseline:
- 100
- position:
- WR
- naive slot:
- 3
- actual slot:
- 3
- difficulty:
- 2
- measured by:
- receptions
- naive basis:
- where he sat last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- predicted slot:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 18
“rookie Malik Nabers gives the New York Giants a No. 1 receiver”
Scored 100a naive guess scored 91.67+16.67 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- NYG
- skill:
- 16.67
- player:
- Malik Nabers
- season:
- 2024
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 91.67
- position:
- WR
- naive slot:
- 2
- actual slot:
- 1
- difficulty:
- 2
- measured by:
- receptions
- naive basis:
- no prior season — a rookie is assumed to start behind the incumbent
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- predicted slot:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 18
“It won't be a shock to see him lead the NFL in catches and yards this season.”
Scored 58.33a naive guess scored 0+116.67 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- 116.67
- player:
- Drake London
- season:
- 2024
- zero at:
- 12
- accuracy:
- 58.33
- baseline:
- 0
- position:
- WR
- difficulty:
- 2
- naive basis:
- where he finished last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- naive finish:
- 42
- actual finish:
- 6
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- predicted finish:
- 1
“It won't be a shock to see him lead the NFL in catches and yards this season.”
Scored 58.33a naive guess scored 0+116.67 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- 116.67
- player:
- Drake London
- season:
- 2024
- zero at:
- 12
- accuracy:
- 58.33
- baseline:
- 0
- position:
- WR
- difficulty:
- 2
- naive basis:
- where he finished last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- naive finish:
- 42
- actual finish:
- 6
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- predicted finish:
- 1