The NFL deals where the crowd and our Contract Value Index disagree the most.
Two scorecards judge every NFL move on FanVerdicts: the Fan Verdict, voted by the crowd, and our analyst Contract Value Index — a data-driven grade for value per dollar. They usually land close. This page is about the moves where they don’t.
When fans grade a contract far higher or lower than our model, it’s a signal worth reading: the crowd may be pricing in narrative, hype, or hometown loyalty the numbers don’t see — or the model may be catching value the eye test misses. Below are the sharpest disagreements on the board.
Ranked by how far apart the crowd and our grading land. Includes only deals with at least 1 fan vote.
| # | Player | Fans | CVI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahkello WitherspoonCB · Washington Commanders · Signing | C- C- | A A | Our grading rates this deal higher than fans do |
| 2 | Jaylon HawkinsS · Baltimore Ravens · Signing | C+ C+ | A A | Our grading rates this deal higher than fans do |
The Fan Verdict is the crowd's grade; the Contract Value Index (CVI) is our analyst grade for value per dollar. A large gap doesn't mean one side is wrong — it highlights where sentiment and value most diverge. Vote on any deal to shape its Fan Verdict. See the methodology.