# Bill Huber: Ahead of final cuts, Huber assigns Packers players probability tiers for making the 53-man roster, calling 40 players locks and another 12 more likely than not to stick, while projecting Keisean Nixon as a Week 1 starting cornerback, Tyrod Taylor as the backup QB, Skyy Moore as the returner, and Micah Parsons, Luke Musgrave and Jordon Riley opening the season on PUP. **Claimed:** Aug 28, 2026 **Pundit:** Bill Huber — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/bill-huber **Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/sports-illustrated **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/onsi/packers-lock-o-meter-4-0-projects-53-man-roster-including-josh-jacobs 59 checkable claims — 55 roster spot calls and 4 depth chart calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet. It names 56 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 44 of 59 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 88.6 for a naive guess at the same calls. Of the 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room. > Nixon probably will be a Week 1 starter opposite Brandon Cisse. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Zaire Franklin to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Zaire Franklin, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Isaiah McDuffie to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Isaiah McDuffie, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Skyy Moore to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Skyy Moore, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Ty'Ron Hopper to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ty'Ron Hopper, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Brandon Cisse to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Brandon Cisse, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Xavier McKinney to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Xavier McKinney, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Javon Hargrave to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Javon Hargrave, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Lukas Van Ness to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Lukas Van Ness, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Christian Watson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **MarShawn Lloyd to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Jacob Monk to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jacob Monk, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Chris Brooks to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chris Brooks, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Matthew Orzech to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Matthew Orzech, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tucker Kraft to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tucker Kraft, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Warren Brinson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Warren Brinson, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Daniel Whelan to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Daniel Whelan, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Nick Niemann to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Nick Niemann, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Bo Melton to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Bo Melton, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Evan Williams to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Evan Williams, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kitan Oladapo to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kitan Oladapo, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Javon Bullard to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Javon Bullard, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Anthony Belton to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Anthony Belton, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jordan Love to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jordan Morgan to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jordan Morgan, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Brenton Cox Jr. to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Brenton Cox Jr., Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Josh Whyle to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Josh Whyle, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jonnu Smith to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jonnu Smith, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Karl Brooks to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Karl Brooks, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Matthew Golden to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Matthew Golden, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Sean Rhyan to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Sean Rhyan, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Keisean Nixon to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Keisean Nixon, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jonathan Ford to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jonathan Ford, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Carrington Valentine to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Carrington Valentine, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Edgerrin Cooper to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Edgerrin Cooper, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Barryn Sorrell to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Barryn Sorrell, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Devonte Wyatt to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Devonte Wyatt, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Benjamin St-Juste to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Benjamin St-Juste, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jager Burton to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jager Burton, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Trey Smack to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Trey Smack, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Kamal Hadden to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kamal Hadden, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Chris McClellan to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chris McClellan, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Jayden Reed to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jayden Reed, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Aaron Banks to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Aaron Banks, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tyrod Taylor to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyrod Taylor, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Collin Oliver to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Collin Oliver, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tyrod Taylor to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Tyrod Taylor, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Keisean Nixon to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Keisean Nixon, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Luke Musgrave to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Luke Musgrave, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Mark Perry to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Mark Perry, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Micah Parsons to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Micah Parsons, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Josh Jacobs to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Mark Perry to be 5th on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Mark Perry, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Skyy Moore to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Skyy Moore, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Domani Jackson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Domani Jackson, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Zach Bako-Bewele to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Zach Bako-Bewele, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Darian Kinnard to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Darian Kinnard, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Savion Williams to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Savion Williams, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jordon Riley to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jordon Riley, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Deny Dennis Sutton to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Deny Dennis Sutton, Green Bay Packers - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Zaire Franklin — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/zaire-franklin - Green Bay Packers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/packers - Isaiah McDuffie — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/isaiah-mcduffie - Skyy Moore — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/skyy-moore - Ty'Ron Hopper — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ty-ron-hopper - Brandon Cisse — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/brandon-cisse - Xavier McKinney — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/xavier-mckinney - Javon Hargrave — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/javon-hargrave - Lukas Van Ness — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/lukas-van-ness - Christian Watson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/christian-watson - MarShawn Lloyd — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/marshawn-lloyd - Jacob Monk — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jacob-monk - Chris Brooks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chris-brooks - Matthew Orzech — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/matthew-orzech - Tucker Kraft — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tucker-kraft - Warren Brinson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/warren-brinson - Daniel Whelan — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/daniel-whelan - Nick Niemann — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/nick-niemann - Bo Melton — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bo-melton - Evan Williams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/evan-williams - Kitan Oladapo — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kitan-oladapo - Javon Bullard — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/javon-bullard - Anthony Belton — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/anthony-belton - Jordan Love — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jordan-love - Jordan Morgan — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jordan-morgan - Brenton Cox Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/brenton-cox-jr - Josh Whyle — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/josh-whyle - Jonnu Smith — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jonnu-smith - Karl Brooks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/karl-brooks - Matthew Golden — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/matthew-golden - Sean Rhyan — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/sean-rhyan - Keisean Nixon — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/keisean-nixon - Jonathan Ford — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jonathan-ford - Carrington Valentine — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/carrington-valentine - Edgerrin Cooper — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/edgerrin-cooper - Barryn Sorrell — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/barryn-sorrell - Devonte Wyatt — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/devonte-wyatt - Benjamin St-Juste — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/benjamin-st-juste - Jager Burton — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jager-burton - Trey Smack — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/trey-smack - Kamal Hadden — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kamal-hadden - Chris McClellan — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chris-mcclellan - Jayden Reed — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jayden-reed - Aaron Banks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/aaron-banks - Tyrod Taylor — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyrod-taylor - Collin Oliver — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/collin-oliver - Luke Musgrave — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/luke-musgrave - Mark Perry — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/mark-perry - Micah Parsons — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/micah-parsons - Josh Jacobs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/josh-jacobs - Domani Jackson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/domani-jackson - Zach Bako-Bewele — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/zach-bako-bewele - Darian Kinnard — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/darian-kinnard - Savion Williams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/savion-williams - Jordon Riley — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jordon-riley - Deny Dennis Sutton — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/deny-dennis-sutton ## What others said about the same people - Connor Rogers on Green Bay Packers: Rogers made his own Week 2 calls, taking the Packers, Eagles (by at least 10), Panthers (by at least a field goal), Cowboys (by at least six), Chargers, Chiefs and Rams to win. He also noted Baltimore was his Super Bowl pick and said it wouldn't shock him if Jacksonville hosted the AFC Championship Game. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0c2a0048-cb74-4da9-8ef4-695cc6571cdf (scored 100) - Chris Simms on Green Bay Packers: Simms went through every Week 2 game with predicted final scores, picking the Texans, Bears, Steelers (as an upset), Packers, Ravens, Eagles, Buccaneers, Panthers, Jaguars, Seahawks, Cowboys, 49ers, Chargers, Chiefs and Rams to win. He also reiterated that Denver was his preseason Super Bowl pick while predicting the Broncos would fall to 0-2. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/32db5f5e-13da-47e3-b280-2aa9a80d172b (scored 97.62) - Chris Simms on Green Bay Packers: Simms picked the Packers to beat the Falcons in the Thursday night game by a low score, expecting a defensive struggle. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b12420c5-837c-4a24-8a8e-c74b10cc697c (scored 9.52) - Mike Kadlick on Green Bay Packers: Kadlick expects an ugly, low-scoring Thursday night game at Lambeau Field, with Green Bay beating Atlanta 10–7 to move to 2–1 while the Falcons drop to 0–3 in Michael Penix Jr.'s return. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e80b2d86-5533-4a14-b40a-9de75d1883bc (scored 7.14) - Jared Dubin on Green Bay Packers: Dubin picks the Packers to beat the Falcons comfortably on Thursday Night Football, predicting a 23-13 Green Bay win. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7d0957a4-4d45-4f24-b6f9-a848eb47a374 (scored 23.81) - Jordan Dajani on Green Bay Packers: Dajani gave final-score predictions for eight Week 3 games, picking the Packers, Bengals, Jaguars, Texans, Buccaneers (upset), Ravens, Broncos (upset) and Eagles to win. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c96aaa6d-2d0c-41cc-a9f7-c21ac21886ac (scored 16.67) ## More roster spot calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Jeff Kerr on Zach Ertz: Kerr expects Zach Ertz to be elevated from the practice squad and play in the Eagles' Week 3 Monday night game against the Bears, and to serve as Philadelphia's clear TE1 with Dallas Goedert out. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7e4fa8de-f88c-4d45-b568-49992a356539 (scored 0) - Jeff Kerr on Chance Campbell: Kerr ranks the Eagles' eight undrafted free agents by their chances of making the initial 53-man roster, with Kapena Gushiken the most likely and predicts at least one UDFA makes the 53. He also forecasts practice squad spots for Zion Wilson, Deontae Lawson and Maximus Pulley, and a release for long snapper Rocco Underwood. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6ec1d507-c7b6-4873-a0a2-76817706e297 (scored 100) - Carter Bahns on Jeshaun Jones: A CBS Sports piece expects suspended Vikings receiver Jeshaun Jones to lose his roster battle and be cut by the Aug. 30 deadline, given Minnesota's established receiver group. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/98c7155f-d05c-43cb-8c03-4f50d43211a8 (scored 0) - Jeff Kerr on Chance Campbell: Kerr's third Eagles 53-man roster projection names the players he expects to make the team at each position, with Cole Payton, Elijah Moore, Johnny Wilson, Gabe Hall and Rocco Underwood left off; he also predicts Underwood is exposed to waivers and returns to the practice squad, Deontae Lawson lands on the practice squad, and Eli Stowers is the TE3. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2120c4ea-7113-4ebf-9ebc-0d4a62d83c3a (scored 100) - Jeff Kerr on Chance Campbell: Kerr's updated 53-man roster projection for the Eagles after eight training camp practices, naming which players make the team at each position plus depth-chart placements like Wicks as WR2, Mundt as TE2, Kendall as third guard, Bell as third tackle, and Epps/Carter battling to start at safety. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/328a952b-d6b4-4065-aac9-0029421fb50f (scored 100) - Ralph Ventre on Christian Benford: Ventre expects Christian Benford's toe injury to sideline him for at least the Week 4 game against New England, and believes the Bills will have to add a cornerback to the 53-man roster this week — likely by moving Benford to injured reserve — with practice squad rookie Kani Walker the most likely player elevated. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/94b844fe-bb22-4517-81f5-6263eb0213f1 (scored 0) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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