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Positional Finishes

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
1,227
Graded
271

22% settled

Average accuracy
35.0

out of 100

Pundits
206

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
51 scored 80+155 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

271 / 1,227

graded

956 still pending

By season

  • 20224 of 4 graded
  • 202311 of 12 graded
  • 202410 of 13 graded
  • 2025246 of 262 graded
  • 20260 of 936 graded

Who is good at positional finishes

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 positional finishes take

701–725 of 1,227

  • PendingFantasyProsPositional Finishes2026 season

    Mike Evans to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

    He will reward fantasy owners who reach for him a round early with a top 12 wide receiver finish on a strong 49ers team!

    Mike EvansSan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsPositional Finishes2026 season

    James Cook to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points

    Not only do I expect him to best his RB6 performance from a year ago, but I expect him to finish among the top 5 non-quarterbacks in fantasy points scored this season.

    James CookBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsPositional Finishes2026 season

    Emeka Egbuka to finish top 14 at his position, by fantasy points

    I have him as my WR14 (29th overall)

    Emeka EgbukaTampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsPositional Finishes2026 season

    Nico Collins to finish top 3 at his position, by fantasy points

    Honorable mention grenade: Nico Collins is a top-3 WR this season

    Nico Collins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026
  • PendingNathan JahnkePositional Finishes2026 season

    Josh Downs to finish top 36 at his position, by fantasy points

    the bump in snaps and targets should be enough to make him a top-36 option

    Josh DownsIndianapolis Colts

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkePositional Finishes2026 season

    Xavier Worthy to finish top 10 at his position, by fantasy points

    Worthy is a flex option in drafts, with the upside of a top-10 finish if he becomes the top weapon in Kansas City's offense.

    Xavier WorthyKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingC.D. CarterPositional Finishes2026 season

    Brandon Aiyuk to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

    13. Matthew Stafford Goes to San Francisco, Brandon Aiyuk Becomes a Top-12 WR (C.D Carter)

    Brandon AiyukSan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 2, 2026
  • PendingGeorge KritikosPositional Finishes2026 season

    Trevor Lawrence to finish top 10 at his position, by fantasy points

    1. Trevor Lawrence Will be a Top-10 Quarterback (George Kritikos)

    Trevor LawrenceJacksonville Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingRaju ByfieldPositional Finishes2026 season

    Cam Akers to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

    17. Cam Akers Will be a Fantasy RB1 (Raju Byfield)

    Cam AkersLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingJeff HicksPositional Finishes2026 season

    Christian McCaffrey to finish top 2 at his position, by fantasy points

    5. Christian McCaffrey Finishes as a Top-2 Fantasy RB (Jeff Hicks)

    Christian McCaffreyCarolina Panthers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 2, 2026
  • PendingJosh MoorePositional Finishes2026 season

    Jalen Hurts to finish top 3 at his position, by fantasy points

    9. Jalen Hurts Will be a Top-3 Fantasy QB (Josh Moore)

    Jalen HurtsPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 2, 2026
  • PendingJeff HicksPositional Finishes2026 season

    Matthew Stafford to finish top 8 at his position, by fantasy points

    14. Matthew Stafford Finishes as a Top-8 QB... if he Leaves Detroits (Jeff Hicks)

    Matthew Stafford

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 2, 2026
  • PendingJustin EdwardsPositional Finishes2026 season

    Ezekiel Elliott to finish top 13 at his position, by fantasy points

    16. Ezekiel Elliott Will Finish Outside of the RB1 Conversation (Justin Edwards)

    Ezekiel ElliottDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 2, 2026
  • PendingC.D. CarterPositional Finishes2026 season

    Justin Jefferson to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points

    6. Justin Jefferson Will be the Fantasy WR1 (C.D. Carter)

    Justin JeffersonMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 2, 2026
  • PendingJustin EdwardsPositional Finishes2026 season

    Tee Higgins to finish top 15 at his position, by fantasy points

    A healthy Burrow will propel Higgins into a top-15 finish in his sophomore season.

    Tee HigginsCincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 2, 2026
  • PendingTJ HernandezPositional Finishes2026 season

    Josh Allen to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points

    4. Josh Allen Will Have the Best Fantasy QB Season Ever (TJ Hernandez)

    Josh AllenBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 2, 2026
  • PendingBucky BrooksPositional Finishes2026 season

    Baker Mayfield to finish top 17 at his position, by passing yards

    Because you can't tell me that Baker Mayfield is not a top fifteen sixteen seventeen quarterback.

    Baker MayfieldTampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingRyan ConwayPositional Finishes2026 season

    Derrick Henry to finish RB1 (1–12) at his position, by rushing yards

    Even at his advancing age, Henry is a bonafide RB1. But his lack of receiving work has shown to consistently cap him as a top-five-to-10 running back instead of *the* RB1.

    Derrick HenryBaltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 2, 2026
  • PendingDylan Von ArxPositional Finishes2026 season

    Mike Evans to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving yards

    Evans will be the top pass catcher for the 49ers and could elevate their offense to another level even in his 13th season.

    Mike EvansSan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingNic BodifordPositional Finishes2026 season

    Terrance Ferguson to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points

    Ferguson is a TE2 with explosive-pass-play upside.

    Terrance FergusonLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 31, 2026
  • PendingNic BodifordPositional Finishes2026 season

    Oronde Gadsden II to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points

    If Gadsden, 23, can earn the starting role for 21 personnel ... he should return fantasy football TE1 value.

    Oronde Gadsden IILos Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 31, 2026
  • PendingNic BodifordPositional Finishes2026 season

    Jadarian Price to finish top 24 at his position, by fantasy points

    Price may be able to return RB2 value as a run-centric committee leader.

    Jadarian PriceSeattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 31, 2026
  • PendingNathan JahnkePositional Finishes2026 season

    Kenneth Walker III to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points

    If his usage expands in the passing game or Andy Reid leans more heavily on the run than in recent seasons, Walker has the upside to finish as a top-five fantasy running back.

    Kenneth Walker IIIKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 31, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkePositional Finishes2026 season

    Ashton Jeanty to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points

    While Jeanty still has an opportunity to be among the league leaders in touches, a lack of goal-line work will hurt his chances of finishing among the top-5 fantasy running backs this season.

    Ashton JeantyLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 31, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkePositional Finishes2026 season

    Jahmyr Gibbs to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points

    Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson enter 2026 as the favorites to finish as fantasy football's overall RB1.

    Jahmyr Gibbs

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

By sport

NFL — positional finishes (292 graded)

The NFL is the only sport we cover today. This page exists so that adding a second one does not mean rewriting every link.