Nick Faria· Aug 10, 2026
Faria projects the Jets' depth chart entering the third week of training camp, naming starters, backups and bubble players across every position group, plus roster-spot calls on Jelani Woods, Xavier Newman, VJ Payne, Tre Brown and Samuel Womack III.
“As things stand, I think Klubnik has done enough to walk into preseason games as the Jets' immediate backup quarterback to Smith.”
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34 checkable claims — 29 depth chart calls and 5 roster spot calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 35 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
1 of 34 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Of the 14 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 2 and below it on 12.
Where this call stands in the room
Adonai Mitchell · 2026 season11 calls from 8 pundits between 1 and 2. Nick Faria said 2. the room's median is 2. not settled yet
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Who this take is about
- Jelani Woods
- New York Jets
- Adonai Mitchell
- David Onyemata
- Tre Brown
- Austin McNamara
- Breece Hall
- Cade Klubnik
- Samuel Womack
- Olumuyiwa Fashanu
- Josh Myers
- Mason Taylor
- Thomas Hennessy
- Cade York
- Garrett Wilson
- Joe Tippmann
- Jarvis Brownlee Jr.
- Will McDonald IV
- T'Vondre Sweat
- Harrison Phillips
- Minkah Fitzpatrick
- Armand Membou
- Demario Davis
- Dane Belton
- Azareye'h Thomas
- Brandon Stephens
- David Bailey
- Geno Smith
- Isaiah Williams
- Dylan Parham
- Omar Cooper
- Kingsley Enagbare
- Xavier Newman-Johnson
- Victor Payne
- Jamien Sherwood
34 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Roster Spot CallsJelani WoodsNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Jelani Woods to make the roster
“for Woods, this may finally be the year he makes the 53-man roster.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- club:
- NYJ
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Jelani Woods
- season:
- 2026
- 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:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
- Depth Chart CallsAdonai MitchellNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Adonai Mitchell to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Wide receiver Starters: Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, Omar Cooper Jr.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDavid OnyemataNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
David Onyemata to be 1st on the depth chart
“Interior defensive line Starters: T'Vondre Sweat, David Onyemata, Harrison Phillips”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsTre BrownNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Tre Brown to make the roster
“While it will be hard for them to make the 53-man roster, each shouldn't wait long to find a role on the practice squad: either in New York or across the league.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsAustin McNamaraNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Austin McNamara to be 1st on the depth chart
“Special teams Starters: Cade York, Austin McNamara, Thomas Hennessy”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsBreece HallNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Breece Hall to be 1st on the depth chart
“Running back Starter: Breece Hall”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsCade KlubnikNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Cade Klubnik to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Backup: Cade Klubnik ... I think Klubnik has done enough to walk into preseason games as the Jets' immediate backup quarterback to Smith.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsSamuel WomackNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Samuel Womack to make the roster
“While it will be hard for them to make the 53-man roster, each shouldn't wait long to find a role on the practice squad: either in New York or across the league.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsOlumuyiwa FashanuNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Olumuyiwa Fashanu to be 1st on the depth chart
“Offensive line Starters: Olu Fashanu, Dylan Parham, Josh Myers, Joe Tippmann, Armand Membou”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJosh MyersNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Josh Myers to be 1st on the depth chart
“Offensive line Starters: Olu Fashanu, Dylan Parham, Josh Myers, Joe Tippmann, Armand Membou”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsMason TaylorNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Mason Taylor to be 1st on the depth chart
“Tight end Starter: Mason Taylor”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsThomas HennessyNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Thomas Hennessy to be 1st on the depth chart
“Special teams Starters: Cade York, Austin McNamara, Thomas Hennessy”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsCade YorkNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Cade York to be 1st on the depth chart
“Special teams Starters: Cade York, Austin McNamara, Thomas Hennessy ... Quick change to the kicking battle, with York adding a few better practices than Sanders.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsGarrett WilsonNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Garrett Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Wide receiver Starters: Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, Omar Cooper Jr.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJoe TippmannNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Joe Tippmann to be 1st on the depth chart
“Offensive line Starters: Olu Fashanu, Dylan Parham, Josh Myers, Joe Tippmann, Armand Membou”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jarvis Brownlee Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart
“Cornerback Starters: AZ Thomas, Brandon Stephens, Jarvis Brownlee Jr.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsWill McDonald IVNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Will McDonald IV to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Backups: Will McDonald IV, Joseph Ossai”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsT'Vondre SweatNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
T'Vondre Sweat to be 1st on the depth chart
“Interior defensive line Starters: T'Vondre Sweat, David Onyemata, Harrison Phillips”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsHarrison PhillipsNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Harrison Phillips to be 1st on the depth chart
“Interior defensive line Starters: T'Vondre Sweat, David Onyemata, Harrison Phillips”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsMinkah FitzpatrickNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Minkah Fitzpatrick to be 1st on the depth chart
“Safety Starter: Minkah Fitzpatrick, Dane Belton”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsArmand MembouNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Armand Membou to be 1st on the depth chart
“Offensive line Starters: Olu Fashanu, Dylan Parham, Josh Myers, Joe Tippmann, Armand Membou”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDemario DavisNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Demario Davis to be 1st on the depth chart
“Linebacker Starters: Jamien Sherwood, Demario Davis ... There won't be a change at the starting linebacker room.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDane BeltonNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Dane Belton to be 1st on the depth chart
“The starting safety battle opposite Fitzpatrick has been tough, with Belton outplaying Cisco for the majority of camp”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsAzareye'h ThomasNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Azareye'h Thomas to be 1st on the depth chart
“Cornerback Starters: AZ Thomas, Brandon Stephens, Jarvis Brownlee Jr. ... Thomas and Wright have both battled pretty hard; however, the former seems like a slight favorite”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsBrandon StephensNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Brandon Stephens to be 1st on the depth chart
“Cornerback Starters: AZ Thomas, Brandon Stephens, Jarvis Brownlee Jr.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDavid BaileyNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
David Bailey to be 1st on the depth chart
“EDGE Starters: David Bailey, Kingsley Enagbare”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsGeno SmithNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Geno Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
“Quarterback Starter: Geno Smith”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsIsaiah WilliamsNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Isaiah Williams to be 4th on the depth chart
“Williams is a guaranteed lock to be the team's fourth receiver”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDylan ParhamNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Dylan Parham to be 1st on the depth chart
“Offensive line Starters: Olu Fashanu, Dylan Parham, Josh Myers, Joe Tippmann, Armand Membou”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsOmar CooperNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Omar Cooper to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Wide receiver Starters: Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, Omar Cooper Jr.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsKingsley EnagbareNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Kingsley Enagbare to be 1st on the depth chart
“EDGE Starters: David Bailey, Kingsley Enagbare”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Xavier Newman-Johnson to make the roster
“Replacing Newman seems like a likely scenario, but we'll say he remains on the team for now.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsVictor PayneNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Victor Payne to make the roster
“As things stand, it feels like he may begin the year on the practice squad.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJamien SherwoodNew York JetsAug 10, 2026
Jamien Sherwood to be 1st on the depth chart
“Linebacker Starters: Jamien Sherwood, Demario Davis ... There won't be a change at the starting linebacker room.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Kevin WildesGame Outcome Picks · New York JetsMiss · 0For upset alert Wildes took the Broncos to beat the Rams straight up in Denver and added the Jets to beat the Lions straight up.
- Devon PlatanaRoster Spot Calls · Arian SmithMiss · 0Platana projects the Jets' post-move wide receiver depth chart for 2026 — Garrett Wilson first, Adonai Mitchell second, rookie Omar Cooper Jr. third, Isaiah Williams fourth, Tim Patrick fifth and Jamaal Pritchett sixth — with Cam Camper, Quincy Skinner Jr. and Arian Smith landing on the practice squad. He also expects a bounce-back 1,000-yard season from Wilson.
- Gregg RosenthalRoster Spot Calls · Davante AdamsHit · 100Gregg Rosenthal predicted both Ohio State running backs go in the top 50, that Cam Ward has a decent chance to go No. 1 overall and won't fall past the first couple of picks, that Shedeur Sanders is a tier below him, that Jackson Dart won't be drafted much higher than Jalen Hurts' late-second slot, that Brady Cook won't be drafted, and that DeVante Adams is somewhat likely to be cut by the Jets.
- Bradley LockerTrade and Signing Calls · Mazi SmithHit · 100Locker lists 10 players on the roster bubble entering 2026, suggesting Tyrone Tracy may not make the Giants' 53, Broderick Jones could be traded or cut by Pittsburgh, Dillon Gabriel may lose the Browns' QB3 job, Evan Neal's Giants tenure may end, and Will Levis will likely be traded or cut by Tennessee.
- Kevin WildesGame Outcome Picks · New York JetsMiss · 0Wildes made the Jets beating the Packers his upset alert pick, arguing Green Bay's road losing streak and Jordan Love's recent interceptions will catch up with them.
- Rich EisenGame Outcome Picks · New York JetsMiss · 0Eisen picked Josh Allen to lead the NFL in total touchdowns over any QB-WR or QB-RB combo, flipped from the Lions to the Bears as NFC North winner, and made several Week 2 game calls, including the Patriots at home, the Jets over Green Bay, and both LA teams winning. He also picked a Jaguars-Broncos AFC title game.
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