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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
488

10% settled

Average accuracy
88.5

out of 100

Pundits
435

have made one

How these calls land

Every graded call of this kind, bucketed by score.

Takes in each band

020406080
0 — dead wrongscore out of 100100 — nailed it
428 scored 80+29 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

488 / 4,890

graded

4,402 still pending

By season

  • 20229 of 9 graded
  • 202329 of 32 graded
  • 202474 of 87 graded
  • 2025303 of 329 graded
  • 202673 of 4433 graded

Who is good at depth chart calls

MissedTakes score for this kind of prediction only — accuracy measured against what a naive guess would have scored. Zero means no better than guessing.

provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.

By publisher

The same record pooled across everyone writing under one banner.

Every depth chart calls take

1126–1150 of 4,890

  • PendingTyler SullivanDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    J.J. McCarthy to be 3rd on the depth chart

    (with Murray at the top followed by Wentz and then McCarthy)

    J.J. McCarthyMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    DeVonta Smith to be 1st on the depth chart

    Devontae Smith is going to be the number one.

    DeVonta SmithPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart

    Isaiah Likely is likely to be the number one target for a little while early in the season

    Isaiah LikelyNew York Giants

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingJoshua SchulmanDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    Emmett Johnson to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Emmett Johnson is poised to be Kenneth Walker's backup in the backfield.

    Emmett JohnsonKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingJoshua SchulmanDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    Cyrus Allen to be 3rd on the depth chart

    Fifth-round pick Cyrus Allen emerged as a potential WR3 candidate with his strong training camp

    Cyrus AllenKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingDoug JoubertDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    Martin Emerson to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Standing 6' 2" and 201-pounds, Emerson has the length and the strength to take on larger opponents, making him a versatile piece in the Saints secondary. Our outlook is for him to be available in situations as the key reserve.

    Martin EmersonNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick FariaDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    Geno Smith to be 1st on the depth chart

    Cade Klubnik is the right choice to back up Geno Smith

    Geno SmithNew York Jets

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick FariaDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    Fernando Mendoza to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Fernando Mendoza, the draft's top overall pick, is expected to back up Kirk Cousins in Las Vegas.

    Fernando MendozaLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick FariaDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    Cade Klubnik to be 2nd on the depth chart

    But while the Jets remain confident in Klubnik as the team's QB2... Klubnik did enough during camp and the preseason to earn the backup job.

    Cade KlubnikNew York Jets

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick FariaDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    Ty Simpson to be 2nd on the depth chart

    The Rams are doing the same for Ty Simpson behind Matthew Stafford.

    Ty SimpsonLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingCaleb SkinnerDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    Ben Scott to be 3rd on the depth chart

    Scott returns to the Bucs' practice squad and will be the third center behind Graham Barton and Dan Feeny.

    Ben ScottTampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026
  • PendingNathan JahnkeDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    Chig Okonkwo to be 3rd on the depth chart

    he projects as the third option in targets behind Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs

    Chig OkonkwoWashington Commanders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingKyle ZeiglerDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    Blake Corum to be 2nd on the depth chart

    He offers standalone value as the Rams’ No. 2 RB, with upside as a low-end RB3.

    Blake CorumLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    Tyler Shough to be 1st on the depth chart

    He now enters the 2026 season as the Saints' undisputed starter

    Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    Jeremiyah Love to be 1st on the depth chart

    I think Love will be Arizona’s lead back in 2026, but he could have his workload eaten into by Allgeier and/or Conner.

    Jeremiyah LoveArizona Cardinals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    TreVeyon Henderson to be 2nd on the depth chart

    I don’t know how Henderson overtakes Stevenson in 2026 if both of these players continue to post per-touch efficiency metrics like they did last season.

    TreVeyon HendersonNew England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart

    Likely should be their clear starting tight end and a strong part of their passing game

    Isaiah LikelyNew York Giants

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    Dallas Goedert to be 2nd on the depth chart

    With A.J. Brown out of town, Goedert could easily be the clear second option in the Eagles' passing attack this season.

    Dallas GoedertPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingFantasyProsDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    Tank Bigsby to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Behind Saquon Barkley in Philadelphia, Bigsby is buried

    Tank BigsbyPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    Blake Corum to be 2nd on the depth chart

    Corum was excellent on a per-touch basis behind Kyren Williams

    Blake CorumLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    MarShawn Lloyd to be 1st on the depth chart

    Lloyd is now positioned to enter the season as Green Bay's workhorse back.

    MarShawn LloydGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026
  • PendingWaltDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    Kirk Cousins to be 1st on the depth chart

    it sounds like Kirk Cousins will be starting a bunch of games, especially after Fernando Mendoza crapped the bed in the preseason.

    Kirk CousinsLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    D.J. Moore to be 1st on the depth chart

    He's going to be Josh Allen's No. 1.

    D.J. MooreBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 31, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    DJ Moore to be 1st on the depth chart

    DJ Moore is gonna be excellent for them... He's gonna be Josh Allen's number one.

    DJ MooreBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 31, 2026the article →
  • PendingRalph VentreDepth Chart Calls2026 season

    Shane Buechele to be 3rd on the depth chart

    He'll be the Bills' third quarterback with only Josh Allen and Kyle Allen on the 53-man roster.

    Shane BuecheleBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 31, 2026the article →

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NFL — depth chart calls (581 graded)

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