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A limited sample — under 30 graded articles.
100% of their claims were specific enough to check. Most of what they said committed to something.
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Everyone writing under this banner, pooled into the numbers above. Counted by article, with a paginated series counting once — the same rule used for an individual, from the published methodology.
Teams and players where NBC Sports’s writers keep landing outside the room: at least twice, a call published under this banner sat beyond every other pundit who made a comparable one — higher or lower than all of them, in a room of at least five voices. The bar is the banner’s standing lean (+100 would be the most bullish voice in every room), and the accuracy covers just those out-on-a-limb calls, once they settle. Computed, never chosen.
Outside the room in 3 of 7 articles — always lower · the strays aren’t settled yet
Outside the room in 3 of 7 articles — always lower · the strays aren’t settled yet
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Outside the room in 3 of 7 articles — always lower · the strays aren’t settled yet
Outside the room in 2 of 7 articles — always lower · the strays aren’t settled yet
Jaxson Dart to be 1st on the depth chart
as the clear backup to Jaxson Dart
Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs
The defense is more than good enough to compete, and to contend. If the offense carries its weight, they could make the playoffs and win their first postseason game since 2019.
Aaron Rodgers to move — “will retire from football after the upcoming season”
Aaron Rodgers will retire from football after the upcoming season. Which means that, when the next season gets started n 2027 (blink your eyes and it'll be here), he'll be doing something other than playing football.
Taylor Rapp to land on the practice squad
Any return would likely begin via the practice squad, which would give Rapp a chance to work with the team and potentially be activated on gameday.
Joe Milton III to land on the practice squad
He's unlikely to sign to an active roster, because a team that wanted him on the active roster probably would have claimed him on waivers. The Cowboys want Milton on their practice squad , but it's possible that he'll accept an offer from another team.
Decamerion Richardson to move — “some team might claim him on waivers”
some team that wants a special teams contributor who can add depth in the secondary might claim him on waivers
Decamerion Richardson to land on the practice squad
If not, Richardson would likely be brought back on the practice squad.
George Holani to be 2nd on the depth chart
backing him up will be George Holani, who gained just 73 yards on 22 carries last season
Jadarian Price to be 1st on the depth chart
Price is the clear-cut No. 1 running back in Seattle
Aaron Donald to move to Los Angeles Rams
Donald could be released by the Rams if he won’t relent on his $30 million — and then become a free agent. ... Donald could potentially (and the chances are slim but not zero percent) make his comeback with another contender that is willing to pay him considerably more than the Rams would offer.
Puka Nacua to sign a new deal with Los Angeles Rams
Receiver Puka Nacua, who clearly deserves a new deal, will eat up more of that money if/when the Rams extend a low-money rookie contract that expires after the coming season.
Malik Willis to be 1st on the depth chart
it seems likely that the Dolphins have their eye on bringing in someone from another team to serve as the No. 2 behind Willis.
Kirk Cousins to be 1st on the depth chart
It appears likely that Cousins is going to start the season with Mendoza on the sideline
Fernando Mendoza to be 3rd on the depth chart
Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza might start his rookie season as a third-stringer. ... Kubiak seems to be in no rush to get Mendoza on the field.
Aaron Rodgers to be 1st on the depth chart
Aaron Rodgers is going to be the starter and the team has Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and Drew Allar behind him on the depth chart.
Odell Beckham Jr. to make the roster
The loss of Austin, who was expected to have a big role as the slot receiver, improves Odell Beckham Jr.'s chances of making the 53-player roster.
Taylor Rapp to move to Denver Broncos
Rapp, though, is expected to return to Denver at a later date, coach Sean Payton said. … “There's a good chance — a better than good chance — [that he re-signs].”
Shedeur Sanders to be 2nd on the depth chart
Shedeur Sanders did not win Cleveland's quarterback competition over Deshaun Watson and will open the season as the Browns' backup.
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
it stands to reason that Sanders could see the field as QB1 as soon as Week 3, when the Browns play the Panthers for their home opener.
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
Shedeur Sanders did not win Cleveland's quarterback competition over Deshaun Watson and will open the season as the Browns' backup.
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
Our guess? Even if it's Watson for Week 1, it'll likely be Shedeur Sanders by Week 3.
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
it's hard not to wonder whether it will indeed be Watson... it's possible that Monken is inclined to give Watson the first two games, both on the road at Jacksonville and Tampa Bay
Odell Beckham Jr. to be 7th on the depth chart
Beckham is likely somewhere between No. 5 and No. 7 on the depth chart.
Jadarian Price to be 1st on the depth chart
Veteran Zach Charbonnet is still recovering from a torn ACL and the Seahawks don’t have any other established backs on the roster, so Price figures to be playing a major role right out of the gate in Seattle.
Parker Washington to be 3rd on the depth chart
Once healthy, Washington is expected to join Jakobi Meyers and Brian Thomas as the top wideouts in Jacksonville's offense this season.