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Roster Spot 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
2,502
Graded
1,739

70% settled

Average accuracy
86.5

out of 100

Pundits
186

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
1504 scored 80+235 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

1,739 / 2,502

graded

763 still pending

By season

  • 20243 of 11 graded
  • 202511 of 42 graded
  • 20261725 of 2449 graded

Who is good at roster spot 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 roster spot calls take

251–275 of 2,502

  • PendingNathan JahnkeRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Justin Joly to make the roster

    While tight end Justin Joly is likely to make the roster as a fifth-round pick, he didn’t enter the game until late in the second quarter

    Justin JolyDenver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Nathan JahnkeRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Raheim Sanders to make the roster

    A few players who played for Cleveland in this game are likely to make the roster, including running back Raheim Sanders, seventh-round rookie tight end Carsen Ryan

    Raheim SandersCleveland Browns

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Nathan JahnkeRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Ja'Tavion Sanders to be cut

    Unless the Panthers keep five tight ends, he is unlikely to make the roster.

    Ja'Tavion SandersCarolina Panthers

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Malik Davis to make the roster

    Davis and Mingo weren’t roster locks entering training camp, so the fact that both sat out this week strongly suggests they have secured spots on the 53-man roster.

    Malik DavisDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Nathan JahnkeRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Carsen Ryan to make the roster

    likely to make the roster, including running back Raheim Sanders, seventh-round rookie tight end Carsen Ryan

    Carsen RyanCleveland Browns

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Nathan JahnkeRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Feleipe Franks to make the roster

    Feleipe Franks is expected to make the roster for his play on special teams.

    Feleipe FranksCarolina Panthers

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Nathan JahnkeRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Van Jefferson to be cut

    Jefferson appears unlikely to make the roster at this point

    Van JeffersonWashington Commanders

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Tyler SullivanRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Jack Strand to land on the practice squad

    Most likely, Atlanta will try to sneak him onto its practice squad unless more significant moves occur at the QB position that free up a spot.

    Jack StrandAtlanta Falcons

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Noah ComptonRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Caden Curry to make the roster

    Day 3 defensive ends George Gumbs Jr. and Caden Curry have essentially forced their way onto the Colts' initial 53-man roster.

    Caden CurryIndianapolis Colts

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 29, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Noah ComptonRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Deion Burks to be cut

    The former is still on the outside looking in ahead of cut day

    Deion BurksIndianapolis Colts

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Aug 29, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Noah ComptonRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    George Gumbs to make the roster

    Day 3 defensive ends George Gumbs Jr. and Caden Curry have essentially forced their way onto the Colts' initial 53-man roster.

    George GumbsIndianapolis Colts

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 29, 2026the article →
  • PendingScott KennedyRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Eric Johnson to land on the practice squad

    He should catch on with someone, maybe even the Falcons' practice squad next week.

    Eric JohnsonAtlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 29, 2026the article →
  • PendingJeff KerrRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Cameron Latu to make the roster

    The Eagles were looking for a fullback, but that spot is trending towards Cameron Latu with Steele not making the 53.

    Cameron LatuPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 29, 2026the article →
  • PendingJeff KerrRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Joshua Weru to make the roster

    If the Eagles go six pass rushers, Joshua Weru is expected to get that spot.

    Joshua WeruPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 29, 2026the article →
  • PendingJeff KerrRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Gabe Hall — “should be on a 53-man roster somewhere”

    He should be on a 53-man roster somewhere, after having four pressures and a quarterback hit this preseason.

    Gabe Hall

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 29, 2026the article →
  • PendingJosh ReedRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Diego Pounds to be cut

    In a 53-man roster projection on Ravens On SI published Saturday morning, author Josh Reed had Pounds narrowly missing the cut, with the team keeping only three offensive tackles.

    Diego PoundsBaltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 29, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Noah StrackbeinRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Germie Bernard to make the roster

    DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard, Ben Skowronek and Kaden Wetjen have felt like the six wideouts Pittsburgh will keep since day one

    Germie BernardPittsburgh Steelers

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 29, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Noah StrackbeinRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Ben Skowronek to make the roster

    DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard, Ben Skowronek and Kaden Wetjen have felt like the six wideouts Pittsburgh will keep since day one

    Ben SkowronekPittsburgh Steelers

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 29, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Noah StrackbeinRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Kaden Wetjen to make the roster

    DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard, Ben Skowronek and Kaden Wetjen have felt like the six wideouts Pittsburgh will keep since day one

    Kaden WetjenPittsburgh Steelers

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 29, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Noah StrackbeinRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Roman Wilson to make the roster

    DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard, Ben Skowronek and Kaden Wetjen have felt like the six wideouts Pittsburgh will keep since day one

    Roman WilsonPittsburgh Steelers

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 29, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Noah StrackbeinRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Michael Pittman to make the roster

    DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard, Ben Skowronek and Kaden Wetjen have felt like the six wideouts Pittsburgh will keep since day one

    Michael PittmanPittsburgh Steelers

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 29, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Noah StrackbeinRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    DK Metcalf to make the roster

    DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard, Ben Skowronek and Kaden Wetjen have felt like the six wideouts Pittsburgh will keep since day one

    DK MetcalfPittsburgh Steelers

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 29, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Greg Dortch to make the roster

    Greg Dortch appears to be the next man most likely to make the roster after only playing in the first half last week.

    Greg DortchDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 29, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Nathan JahnkeRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Tom Kennedy to make the roster

    Tom Kennedy is the next man up among the outside receivers, and appears to have secured a roster spot.

    Tom KennedyDetroit Lions

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 29, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Patricia TrainaRoster Spot Calls2026 season

    Jermaine Eluemunor to make the roster

    Offensive Linemen (10) Andrew Thomas Jon Runyan John Michael Schmitz Francis Mauigoa Jermaine Eluemunor Marcus Mbow J.C. Davis Lucas Patrick Aaron Stinnie Evan Neal

    Jermaine EluemunorNew York Giants

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Aug 29, 2026the article →

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