Jordan Dajani· Aug 25, 2026
Co-authored CBS Sports' offseason roster rankings, ordering NFL teams from No. 32 through No. 17 based on projected starting lineups, plus various depth-chart and outlook claims about those rosters.
“Below, CBS Sports' Jordan Dajani and Tyler Sullivan examined every team's roster and attempted to rank the starting lineups around the league.”
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28 checkable claims — 25 depth chart calls, 1 player season number, 1 positional finishe and 1 power ranking — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 40 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 22 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
Where this call stands in the room
Deshaun Watson · 2026 season16 calls from 14 pundits between 1 and 2. Jordan Dajani said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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Who this take is about
- Brian Robinson
- Atlanta Falcons
- Garrett Wilson
- New York Jets
- Austin Schlottmann
- Tennessee Titans
- Jay Ward
- Minnesota Vikings
- C.J. Allen
- Indianapolis Colts
- Zion Johnson
- Cleveland Browns
- Brock Bowers
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Tyler Warren
- Luke Fortner
- Carolina Panthers
- Benjamin Morrison
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Zyon McCollum
- Josh Metellus
- Fernando Carmona
- Elgton Jenkins
- Tytus Howard
- Brandon Coleman
- Washington Commanders
- Rasheed Walker
- Cole Kmet
- Chicago Bears
- Jauan Jennings
- Jacoby Brissett
- Arizona Cardinals
- Teven Jenkins
- Monroe Freeling
- Spencer Fano
- Akeem Davis-Gaither
- Malik Willis
- Miami Dolphins
- Deshaun Watson
- Jordan Addison
28 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.
- Depth Chart CallsBrian RobinsonAtlanta FalconsAug 25, 2026
Brian Robinson to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Robinson has been a starter in the past but will now take on the role of Allgeier's primary backup.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsGarrett WilsonNew York JetsAug 25, 2026
Garrett Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Garrett Wilson remains the top option and one of the more skilled players at the position in the league”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Austin Schlottmann to be 1st on the depth chart
“The Titans signed Austin Schlottmann to take over at center”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJay WardMinnesota VikingsAug 25, 2026
Jay Ward to be 1st on the depth chart
“Joshua Metellus and Jay Ward are slated to be the starters at safety.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsC.J. AllenIndianapolis ColtsAug 25, 2026
C.J. Allen to be 1st on the depth chart
“the Colts are relying on second-round pick CJ Allen to replace him at linebacker”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsZion JohnsonCleveland BrownsAug 25, 2026
Zion Johnson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Zion Johnson at left guard”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesBrock BowersLas Vegas RaidersAug 25, 2026
Brock Bowers to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving yards
“the versatile weapon will likely lead the Las Vegas Raiders in receiving this year if he can stay healthy”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Tyler Warren to record ? receiving yards
“Tight end Tyler Warren is going to play a big role in the passing game”
Too vague to check — we could not tell what would count as right.
- Depth Chart CallsLuke FortnerCarolina PanthersAug 25, 2026
Luke Fortner to be 1st on the depth chart
“Carolina also has a new center in Luke Fortner, who takes over for Cade Mays.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Benjamin Morrison to be 1st on the depth chart
“The Bucs are slated to start Zyon McCollum and Benjamin Morison at outside corner in 2026”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Zyon McCollum to be 1st on the depth chart
“The Bucs are slated to start Zyon McCollum and Benjamin Morison at outside corner in 2026”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJosh MetellusMinnesota VikingsAug 25, 2026
Josh Metellus to be 1st on the depth chart
“Joshua Metellus and Jay Ward are slated to be the starters at safety.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Fernando Carmona to be 1st on the depth chart
“fifth-round pick Fernando Carmona is the frontrunner to start at right guard”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsElgton JenkinsCleveland BrownsAug 25, 2026
Elgton Jenkins to be 1st on the depth chart
“Elgton Jenkins at center”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsTytus HowardCleveland BrownsAug 25, 2026
Tytus Howard to be 1st on the depth chart
“Tytus Howard at right tackle”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Brandon Coleman to be 1st on the depth chart
“former left tackle Brandon Coleman gets the first crack to replace him”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsRasheed WalkerCarolina PanthersAug 25, 2026
Rasheed Walker to be 1st on the depth chart
“Free-agent addition Rasheed Walker will fill in for Ickey Ekwonu at left tackle”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsCole KmetChicago BearsAug 25, 2026
Cole Kmet to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Meanwhile, backup Cole Kmet is no slouch and has a 73-catch season on his résumé.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJauan JenningsMinnesota VikingsAug 25, 2026
Jauan Jennings to be 3rd on the depth chart
“The Vikings also have one of the best "No. 3s" in the NFL with Jauan Jennings.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jacoby Brissett to be 1st on the depth chart
“Jacoby Brissett will likely start after the franchise officially moved off of Kyler Murray.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsTeven JenkinsCleveland BrownsAug 25, 2026
Teven Jenkins to be 1st on the depth chart
“Teven Jenkins at right guard”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Monroe Freeling to be 1st on the depth chart
“first-round pick Monroe Freeling replaces Taylor Moton on the right side”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsSpencer FanoCleveland BrownsAug 25, 2026
Spencer Fano to be 1st on the depth chart
“First-round pick Spencer Fano is expected to start at left tackle”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Akeem Davis-Gaither to be 1st on the depth chart
“His running mate figures to be Akeem Davis-Gaither”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Power RankingsAug 25, 2026
“Here are their first rankings, from No. 32 to No. 17. 32. Miami Dolphins ... 17. Chicago Bears”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsMalik WillisMiami DolphinsAug 25, 2026
Malik Willis to be 1st on the depth chart
“Malik Willis is going to get his opportunity to prove he's a franchise quarterback.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDeshaun WatsonCleveland BrownsAug 25, 2026
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Watson is the starter, for now.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJordan AddisonMinnesota VikingsAug 25, 2026
Jordan Addison to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Jordan Addison is a great No. 2”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Minnesota VikingsHit · 90Simms went through the entire Week 3 slate with straight-up winners and predicted final scores, taking Jacksonville, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle, the Giants, Baltimore, New Orleans, Minnesota, San Francisco, Denver and Philadelphia. He also expected Zay Flowers and Puka Nacua to sit, Kyler Murray to play, and said Marvin Harrison Jr. projects as no better than a good No. 2 or high-end No. 3 receiver.
- Connor RogersGame Outcome Picks · Carolina PanthersMiss · 0Rogers picked Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle and the Giants to win their Week 3 games, saying the Chiefs win by two touchdowns and the Giants by a field goal.
- Steven RuizGame Outcome Picks · Las Vegas RaidersHit · 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.
- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · Las Vegas RaidersHit · 100Tice matched his guest on every Week 3 game, picking the Ravens over the Cowboys, the Jaguars over the Patriots in a close game, the Broncos to upset the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears and the Lions over the Jets.
- Sam MonsonGame Outcome Picks · Minnesota VikingsHit · 100Monson picked the Chargers to beat the Bills outright (jokingly crediting Buffalo's gray 'Nickel City' jerseys), took the Vikings to win outright in Tampa, and said Seattle would destroy Washington. He also reiterated his Super Bowl pick of Denver over the Rams, called the Dolphins destined for the No. 1 overall pick, and said the Saints are a worst-to-first candidate in the NFC South.
- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · Chicago BearsMiss · 0Tice picked the Bengals over the Texans in a low-scoring game, the Jaguars at Denver, the Bears over the Vikings, the Patriots over the Steelers and the Rams to edge the Giants, and his Hail Mary was the Cowboys scoring 40 on Washington. He also floated Abdul Carter as a possible All-Pro.
More depth chart calls
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls · Jonah ColemanMiss · 0In his Week 3 waiver column, Fitzmaurice makes several depth-chart calls around injuries: Jonah Coleman leading Denver's backfield, Marcus Mariota taking over in Washington, Michael Penix Jr. starting once healthy, and Malik Washington serving as Miami's top receiver, plus availability expectations for Detroit's injured safeties.
- Pat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls · Rashod BatemanMiss · 0In his Week 2 waiver wire column, Fitzmaurice recommends a slate of pickups he expects to outperform their current rostership (Kaelon Black, Deebo Samuel, Tyler Shough, Geno Smith and others), lays out several depth-chart expectations (Black as the 49ers' No. 2 back, Shedeur Sanders eventually taking over in Cleveland, Penix returning for Atlanta), and flags Fool's Gold/drop candidates such as Mike Gesicki, Kendrick Bourne and Rashid Shaheed.
- Bill HuberDepth Chart Calls · Chris McClellanMiss · 0Huber's first Packers rookie progress report projects second-round cornerback Brandon Cisse to hold onto his spot with the No. 1 defense, third-round defensive tackle Chris McClellan to start in Week 1, and fifth-round lineman Jager Burton to be the team's top interior backup rather than a starter.
- Randy GurziDepth Chart Calls · Jadarian PriceHit · 100Gurzi suggests the Seahawks could sign three free agents — safety Donovan Wilson, guard Kevin Zeitler, and running back Kareem Hunt — if weaknesses show up after Week 1. He also notes Trevon Diggs starting on the practice squad and describes Seattle's projected backfield roles.
- Jeff KerrDepth Chart Calls · Jalyx HuntMiss · 0From an Eagles training camp practice, Kerr projects Willie Lampkin as a possible 53-man roster player, Jalyx Hunt as the likely Week 1 starting edge rusher over Nolan Smith, Byron Young as the No. 4 defensive tackle, Jake Elliott as the uncontested kicker, and Darius Cooper pressuring Hollywood Brown for the WR4 role.
- Tyler SullivanDepth Chart Calls · Drew LockMiss · 0The piece states that with Sam Darnold hurt, Drew Lock will likely start at quarterback for Seattle against Arizona.