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
- 4,968
- Graded
- 488
- Average accuracy
- 88.5
- Pundits
- 439
10% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
488 / 4,968
graded
4,480 still pending
By season
- 20229 of 9 graded
- 202329 of 32 graded
- 202474 of 87 graded
- 2025303 of 329 graded
- 202673 of 4511 graded
Who is good at depth chart calls
- Nick Pedone100 accuracy · 2 graded+200.0
- Raymond Summerlin100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Diante Lee100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Warren Sharp100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Ryan Wilson100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Logan Lazarczyk100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Eric Patterson100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Randy Gurzi100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Zachary Pereles100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Mark Chichester100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Greg Auman100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Jordan Dajani100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Rafael Zamorano100 accuracy · 3 graded+198.0
- Bradley Locker100 accuracy · 1 graded+194.0
- Matt Severance100 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
- Carter Bahns50 accuracy · 4 graded+100.0
- Matt Okada50 accuracy · 2 graded+100.0
- Tyler Sullivan63 accuracy · 11 graded+91.7
- Mike Florio67 accuracy · 3 graded+72.2
- Pat Fitzmaurice88 accuracy · 20 graded+51.0
- Rich Hribar78 accuracy · 6 graded+40.0
- 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
- Nate Tice100 accuracy · 2 graded+16.7
- Kyle Brandt100 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
- Jamie Erdahl100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- Ian Rapoport100 accuracy · 1 graded+16.7
- The Miz100 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
- Mason Dodd88 accuracy · 2 graded+8.3
- Sean Kerner100 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
- Jordan Vanek96 accuracy · 2 graded+6.3
- Albert Breer100 accuracy · 2 graded+6.3
- Joe Pisapia96 accuracy · 3 graded+4.3
- Sam Loveman79 accuracy · 2 graded+4.2
- Jonathan Jones92 accuracy · 2 graded+4.2
- Ian Roddy100 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
- Jeff Kerr0 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
- Tim Hasselbeck92 accuracy · 1 graded-8.3
- Bradford Banta92 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
- Daniel Jeremiah67 accuracy · 1 graded-16.7
- Lance Zierlein58 accuracy · 1 graded-16.7
- Justin Penik67 accuracy · 1 graded-16.7
- Danny Parkins75 accuracy · 1 graded-33.3
- Nathan Jahnke0 accuracy · 2 graded-200.0
- Michael Hanich0 accuracy · 2 graded-200.0
- John Shipley0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Noah Compton0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Paul Keren0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Mike Moraitis0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Henry McKenna0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Pete Martuneac0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Emmett Matasovsky0 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 Sports67.1 · 24 graded
- NBC Sports50.0 · 2 graded
- FantasyPros70.8 · 10 graded
- Sharp Football Analysis85.4 · 9 graded
- Fox Sports57.1 · 7 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 Bills (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- Locked On 49ers (podcast)91.7 · 1 graded
- Locked On Chiefs (podcast)91.7 · 1 graded
- The 33rd Team92.3 · 97 graded
- The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast)92.2 · 101 graded
- Sports Illustrated46.7 · 16 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
Every depth chart calls take
1951–1975 of 4,968
Xavier Hutchinson to be 1st on the depth chart
the injury to Higgins will likely return Hutchinson to his Z position. He will likely start there in Week 1
Jalen Brooks to be 4th on the depth chart
Jalen Brooks appears to be the favorite for Arizona’s fourth wide receiver spot.
Demond Claiborne to be 3rd on the depth chart
Demond Claiborne locks into the RB3 spot ... his spot as one of Minnesota’s top three running backs appears secure.
Stefon Diggs to be 3rd on the depth chart
On the first drive, McLaurin lined up at X, Burks at Z and Diggs in the slot in 11 personnel. ... His usage in this game suggests he could again be limited primarily to 11 personnel
Chig Okonkwo to be 1st on the depth chart
Washington’s new lead tight end appears poised for a larger role than he ever had with the Tennessee Titans.
Malachi Fields to be 1st on the depth chart
That usage suggests Fields has won the starting X job, with Beckham as his backup.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. to be 4th on the depth chart
With Tracy seemingly No. 4 on the Giants' RB depth chart
Ja'Kobi Lane to be 3rd on the depth chart
Lane appears to be the Ravens' No. 3 receiver
Jonathon Brooks to be 1st on the depth chart
I think he's the favorite to start over Hubbard in Week 1 even if Hubbard is able to play
Jaylen Wright to be 2nd on the depth chart
Jaylen Wright played ahead of Ollie Gordon in the Dolphins' 26-3 loss to the Giants on Saturday and appears to be the top backup to De'Von Achane.
MarShawn Lloyd to be 2nd on the depth chart
Lloyd appears to be the clear handcuff to Green Bay's starting RB, Josh Jacobs
Malachi Fields to be 1st on the depth chart
Fields' usage last weekend suggests that he's going to be the Giants' starting X receiver.
Mike Washington to be 2nd on the depth chart
Washington has established himself as the undisputed backup to Ashton Jeanty
D.J. Moore to be 1st on the depth chart
Allen should have a true No. 1 receiver this season, unlike last, after the trade acquisition of D.J. Moore.
Wade Woodaz to be 3rd on the depth chart
there's a pretty solid chance he finds his way to that LB3 role on the depth chart
Kirk Cousins to be 1st on the depth chart
And while the Raiders have not formally named Kirk Cousins their starter, all signs point to him leading the offense in Week 1 instead of Fernando Mendoza.
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
it's no overreaction to say that might be enough to win him the job. Browns fans booed Watson off the field, so it's safe to say the Cleveland community is ready for Sanders to settle in as the starter.
Devin Singletary to be 2nd on the depth chart
Singletary and Tracy are likely competing for playing time, and Singletary appears to have the edge. ... That could leave the Giants with a three-man rotation of Skattebo, Harris and Singletary in Week 1.
Malik Davis to be 2nd on the depth chart
This suggests Davis is currently the favorite for the backup job
Malachi Fields to be 3rd on the depth chart
Malachi Fields of the New York Giants appears to be one of three third-round wide receivers expected to consistently play in 11 personnel this season.
Drew Stevens to be 1st on the depth chart
K Drew Stevens, Commanders — Stevens has won the kicking competition in our nation's capital.
Makai Lemon to be a starter
Lemon will primarily be a slot receiver, while both Brown and Wicks have played inside at times in their careers.
DeVonta Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
DeVonta Smith is the new top target in Philadelphia: The Philadelphia Eagles traded A.J. Brown this offseason, so Smith will now be able to line up where he plays his best football.
Chris Olave to be 1st on the depth chart
The second-year starter does still have a true No. 1 WR in Chris Olave.
Andrei Iosivas to be 3rd on the depth chart
The Bengals are OK with Andrei Iosivas as their third receiver
By topic
NFL — depth chart calls (581 graded)
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