Gregg Rosenthal· Jul 21, 2025
Rosenthal expects Russell Wilson to end up as the Giants' starter, views Stefon Diggs as no better than a No. 2/No. 3 receiver in New England, thinks rookie Tyler Loop wins the Ravens' kicking job, pegs Marquise Valdes-Scantling as only the fourth or fifth Seahawks receiver, likes RJ Harvey as a value relative to his fantasy draft slot, and expects Jawaan Taylor and Cedric Tillman to make their teams.
“I guess he's probably gonna be the starter.”
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6 checkable claims — 4 depth chart calls and 2 roster spot calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 12 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
All 6 have settled, averaging 94.4 out of 100, against 94.4 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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- Roster Spot CallsCedric TillmanCleveland BrownsJul 21, 2025
Cedric Tillman to make the roster
“well, he's got to make the team. I think he will.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- CLE
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Cedric Tillman
- season:
- 2025
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 13
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
- Roster Spot CallsJawaan TaylorKansas City ChiefsJul 21, 2025
Jawaan Taylor to make the roster
“And Juwan Taylor, who's been overpaid the last few years, and if he makes the team this year, and I assume he will”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- KC
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Jawaan Taylor
- season:
- 2025
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 14
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
- Depth Chart CallsTyler LoopBaltimore RavensJul 21, 2025
Tyler Loop to be 1st on the depth chart
“Tyler Loop, their draft pick will be the heavy favorite over John Hoylan. But you never know.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 91.67+16.67 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- BAL
- skill:
- 16.67
- player:
- Tyler Loop
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 91.67
- position:
- K
- naive slot:
- 2
- actual slot:
- 1
- difficulty:
- 2
- measured by:
- special-teams snaps
- the naive guess:
- 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
Stefon Diggs to be 3rd on the depth chart
“I considered Digs more of like a two slash three at this stage of his career.”
Hit · 83Scored 83.33a naive guess scored 83.33+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- NE
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Stefon Diggs
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 83.33
- baseline:
- 83.33
- position:
- WR
- naive slot:
- 3
- actual slot:
- 1
- difficulty:
- 2
- measured by:
- receptions
- the naive guess:
- where he sat last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- predicted slot:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
Marquez Valdes-Scantling to be 5th on the depth chart
“He probably isn't gonna win that group. I think he'll be fourth or fifth.”
Hit · 92Scored 91.67a naive guess scored 100-16.67 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- PIT
- skill:
- -16.67
- player:
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 91.67
- baseline:
- 100
- position:
- WR
- naive slot:
- 4
- actual slot:
- 4
- difficulty:
- 2
- measured by:
- receptions
- the naive guess:
- where he sat last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- predicted slot:
- 5
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- Depth Chart CallsRussell WilsonNew York GiantsJul 21, 2025
Russell Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“I guess it's Russ's job to lose... I guess he's probably gonna be the starter.”
Hit · 92Scored 91.67a naive guess scored 91.67+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- NYG
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Russell Wilson
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 91.67
- baseline:
- 91.67
- position:
- QB
- naive slot:
- 1
- actual slot:
- 2
- difficulty:
- 2
- measured by:
- passing yards
- the naive guess:
- where he sat last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- predicted slot:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 18
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- Steven RuizGame Outcome Picks · Baltimore RavensHit · 100Previewing Week 3, Ruiz picked the Ravens to beat the Cowboys in Brazil, Jacksonville over New England in a low-scoring game, an upset by the Broncos over the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears, the Lions over the Jets, and his Hail Mary that Houston beats Indianapolis by two touchdowns.
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- Jake ArthurScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 98Arthur expects a close Chiefs win on Sunday Night Football at Arrowhead, predicting a final score of 27-23 for Kansas City.
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- Rich HribarDepth Chart Calls · Tua TagovailoaMiss · 0Hribar expects Tua Tagovailoa to be Atlanta's starting quarterback for Week 2 while Michael Penix stays out, with Penix's return closer to Week 4. He is unenthusiastic about the Falcons' offense either way and treats Bryce Young as a fringe fantasy starter.
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