Depth Chart Calls
Scored under the published methodology, which sets out what counts as right, what a naive guess would have said, and why an earlier call is worth more than a late one.
- Takes logged
- 4,890
- Graded
- 490
- Average accuracy
- 88.2
- Pundits
- 435
10% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
490 / 4,890
graded
4,400 still pending
By season
- 20229 of 9 graded
- 202329 of 32 graded
- 202474 of 87 graded
- 2025303 of 329 graded
- 202675 of 4433 graded
Who is good at depth chart calls
- Nick Pedone100 accuracy · 2 graded+200.0
- Carter Bahns100 accuracy · 2 graded+200.0
- Diante Lee100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Ryan Wilson100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Logan Lazarczyk100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Greg Auman100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Zachary Pereles100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Jordan Dajani100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Randy Gurzi100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Mark Chichester100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Eric Patterson100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Warren Sharp100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Raymond Summerlin100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Rafael Zamorano100 accuracy · 3 graded+198.0
- Matt Severance100 accuracy · 1 graded+194.0
- Bradley Locker100 accuracy · 1 graded+194.0
- Garrett Podell100 accuracy · 1 graded+189.0
- Mike Fanelli67 accuracy · 3 graded+133.3
- John Breech67 accuracy · 3 graded+133.3
- Fox Sports100 accuracy · 3 graded+126.0
- Matt Okada50 accuracy · 2 graded+100.0
- Tyler Sullivan63 accuracy · 11 graded+91.7
- Mike Florio67 accuracy · 3 graded+72.2
- Rich Hribar78 accuracy · 6 graded+40.0
- Pat Fitzmaurice83 accuracy · 21 graded+35.4
- Joe Dolan100 accuracy · 1 graded+33.3
- Adam Rank100 accuracy · 1 graded+29.3
- Chad Ochocinco Johnson100 accuracy · 3 graded+16.7
- Peter Schrager100 accuracy · 3 graded+16.7
- Kyle Brandt100 accuracy · 2 graded+16.7
- Nate Tice100 accuracy · 2 graded+16.7
- Terron Armstead100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Chosen Anderson100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Caesar Ruiz100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Tom Strachan100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- The Miz100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Jamie Erdahl100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Ian Rapoport100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Andrew Siciliano100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Quentin Lake100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Jonas Knox100 accuracy · 2 graded+16.2
- Ross Tucker97 accuracy · 15 graded+8.9
- Shannon Sharpe100 accuracy · 3 graded+8.6
- Jourdan Rodrigue94 accuracy · 4 graded+8.3
- Chris Welsh92 accuracy · 3 graded+8.3
- Sean Kerner100 accuracy · 2 graded+8.3
- Mason Dodd88 accuracy · 2 graded+8.3
- Colin Cowherd94 accuracy · 11 graded+8.3
- Derek Brown97 accuracy · 8 graded+8.3
- Jacob Westendorf92 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Andy Furman100 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Jeff "Coach Jags" Jagodzinski92 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Bucky Brooks100 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- David Droegemeier100 accuracy · 1 graded+8.3
- Albert Breer100 accuracy · 2 graded+6.3
- Jordan Vanek96 accuracy · 2 graded+6.3
- Joe Pisapia96 accuracy · 3 graded+4.3
- Ian Roddy100 accuracy · 2 graded+4.2
- Jonathan Jones92 accuracy · 2 graded+4.2
- Sam Loveman79 accuracy · 2 graded+4.2
- Rich Eisen98 accuracy · 43 graded+4.0
- Ross Jackson96 accuracy · 4 graded+2.8
- Chris Brockman95 accuracy · 15 graded+2.0
- Tom Pelissero99 accuracy · 8 graded+1.9
- John Middlekauff100 accuracy · 9 graded+0.5
- Brandon Carney94 accuracy · 11 graded+0.0
- Pat Gustavson97 accuracy · 9 graded+0.0
- Cynthia Frelund89 accuracy · 4 graded+0.0
- Steve Wyche97 accuracy · 3 graded+0.0
- Matt Hasselbeck100 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Chris Clark92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Mason Cameron0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Mike Harmon92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Bobby Skinner100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Ryan Wormeli100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Gerry Dulac100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- theScore0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Jerry Ostroski100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Matt Money Smith92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Mitch Morse92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Logan Ryan92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Jared Dubin0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Manti Te'o92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Steven Ruiz0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Ralph Vacchiano0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Eric Crocker92 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Jake Ciely89 accuracy · 11 graded-0.9
- Marcus Mosher95 accuracy · 19 graded-0.9
- Nick Wright89 accuracy · 11 graded-1.2
- Gregg Rosenthal93 accuracy · 26 graded-2.2
- Andrew Erickson94 accuracy · 14 graded-2.7
- Patrick Claybon89 accuracy · 4 graded-2.8
- Richard Sherman92 accuracy · 3 graded-2.8
- Scott Bogman92 accuracy · 3 graded-4.2
- Dan Patrick96 accuracy · 2 graded-4.2
- Nick Shook95 accuracy · 8 graded-4.2
- Marcas Grant94 accuracy · 4 graded-5.6
- Bradford Banta92 accuracy · 1 graded-8.3
- Tim Hasselbeck92 accuracy · 1 graded-8.3
- Matt Harmon88 accuracy · 4 graded-8.3
- Dan Pizzuta92 accuracy · 6 graded-9.2
- Chris Raybon86 accuracy · 3 graded-11.1
- Aaron Schatz81 accuracy · 3 graded-12.5
- Justin Penik67 accuracy · 1 graded-16.7
- Daniel Jeremiah67 accuracy · 1 graded-16.7
- Lance Zierlein58 accuracy · 1 graded-16.7
- Danny Parkins75 accuracy · 1 graded-33.3
- Jeff Kerr0 accuracy · 2 graded-100.0
- Nathan Jahnke0 accuracy · 2 graded-200.0
- Michael Hanich0 accuracy · 2 graded-200.0
- Noah Compton0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Paul Keren0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Pete Martuneac0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Bill Huber0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Mike Moraitis0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Henry McKenna0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Emmett Matasovsky0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- John Shipley0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.
By publisher
- CBS Sports75.0 · 22 graded
- NBC Sports50.0 · 2 graded
- Sharp Football Analysis85.4 · 9 graded
- Fox Sports57.1 · 7 graded
- FantasyPros56.7 · 12 graded
- 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe (podcast)100.0 · 2 graded
- Nightcap (podcast)100.0 · 7 graded
- Locked On Packers (podcast)91.7 · 2 graded
- Locked On Chargers (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- The Rich Eisen Podcast (podcast)95.8 · 4 graded
- Move the Sticks (podcast)92.6 · 19 graded
- The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)98.1 · 40 graded
- Fox Sports Radio (podcast)97.2 · 5 graded
- The Colin Cowherd Podcast (podcast)100.0 · 3 graded
- 95.7 The Game Weekends (podcast)79.2 · 2 graded
- Locked On Saints (podcast)95.8 · 4 graded
- Pushing the Pile (podcast)95.8 · 3 graded
- Overreaction Monday (podcast)96.2 · 31 graded
- Bran Coverage with BenchwarmerBran (podcast)94.1 · 20 graded
- Locked On Chiefs (podcast)91.7 · 1 graded
- Locked On Bills (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- Locked On 49ers (podcast)91.7 · 1 graded
- The 33rd Team92.3 · 97 graded
- The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast)92.2 · 101 graded
- Pro Football Focus40.0 · 5 graded
- Around the NFL (podcast)90.9 · 60 graded
- The Dan Patrick Show (podcast)91.7 · 4 graded
- Locked On Lions (podcast)91.7 · 1 graded
- NFL Live (podcast)91.7 · 1 graded
- Sports Illustrated41.2 · 18 graded
Every depth chart calls take
351–375 of 4,890
Carson Wentz to be 1st on the depth chart
If Wentz keeps playing well and winning, he could end up hanging onto the job even after Murray is cleared to return. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network floated that idea on Tuesday night.
Fernando Mendoza to be 1st on the depth chart
Cousins may be a temporary stand-in for 2026 NFL Draft first-overall pick Fernando Mendoza because his arm won't be able to challenge better-stocked rosters downfield.
Matthew Hibner to be 2nd on the depth chart
Hibner looked like a very capable TE2
Austin Barber to be 1st on the depth chart
Barber looked like he'll be a long-term starter at the position for Cleveland.
Jake Ferguson to be 1st on the depth chart
He is Dallas' clear No. 1 TE
Devaughn Vele to be 2nd on the depth chart
it was clear from the get-go that he was the No. 2 pass-game option behind Olave in Week 1
Garrett Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
Meanwhile, Wilson was the clear-cut alpha receiver for the Jets.
Colby Parkinson to be 1st on the depth chart
Parkinson played the larger role (75.4% snap share, 60.7% route participation).
Jameson Williams to be 2nd on the depth chart
behind only St. Brown — real No. 2 WR volume worth tracking
Kyren Williams to be 1st on the depth chart
A 63.2% snap share (vs. Corum's 22.8%) plus this usage make him the highest-priority/ranked Rams back going forward.
Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart
points to a protection or play-design problem that should temper passing-game expectations for every Falcons pass-catcher until it's fixed — in the form of Michael Penix Jr. under center.
Nico Collins to be 1st on the depth chart
Nico Collins is Houston's unquestioned No. 1 WR
Kenny Gainwell to be 2nd on the depth chart
Gainwell was in the backup role at a 46.2% snap share ... treat him as a change-of-pace back, not a standalone streamer
Bucky Irving to be 1st on the depth chart
Irving is the every-down back; Gainwell the change-of-pace/passing-down piece
Amon-Ra St. Brown to be 1st on the depth chart
Amon-Ra St. Brown remains Detroit's clear-cut No. 1 WR.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt to be 1st on the depth chart
Jacory Croskey-Merritt is the clear early-down/goal-line back (49% snap share, 16 carries...)
Drake London to be 1st on the depth chart
Drake London is and remains the unquestioned No. 1 WR by role
Drew Lock to be 1st on the depth chart
Lock is the Week 2-and-beyond starter (pending another injury or a colossal implosion).
Cooper Kupp to be 2nd on the depth chart
Kupp operated as the No. 2 WR, ahead of Rashid Shaheed
Emmett Johnson to be 2nd on the depth chart
He's a clear-cut No. 2 RB and handcuff to Walker
Keaton Mitchell to be 2nd on the depth chart
clearly the Chargers' clear-cut No. 2 RB/change-of-pace role behind Hampton's 32 snaps
Terry McLaurin to be 1st on the depth chart
Diggs led in official volume, but McLaurin remained the clear No. 1 WR by role
Elic Ayomanor to be 1st on the depth chart
Given that Calvin Ridley posted zero targets on a 65.7% routes-run rate, it might be a matter of time until he gets benched in favor of Ayomanor.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. to be 4th on the depth chart
Tyrone Tracy Jr. was a distant No. 3 RB but fumbled. I imagine he continues to fall on the depth chart behind Najee Harris.
Bryce Lance to be 3rd on the depth chart
he was clearly the No. 3WR on the offense
By sport
NFL — depth chart calls (583 graded)
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