Bryan DeArdo· Oct 10, 2026
DeArdo picks the Jaguars to beat the Eagles in London, predicting a low-scoring 16-13 win that moves Jacksonville to 4-1. He also expects rookie Markel Bell to start at right tackle and Drew Kendall, if healthy, to start at center for Philadelphia.
“Score: Jaguars 16, Eagles 13”
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4 checkable claims — 2 depth chart calls, 1 game outcome pick and 1 score prediction — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 4 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
2 of 4 have settled so far, averaging 98.8 out of 100, against 98.3 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Of the 2 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
Where this call stands in the room
Markel Bell · 2026 season12 calls from 6 pundits between 1 and 3. Bryan DeArdo said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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The game in this take
- Eagles at Jaguars 33 calls
4 checkable claims in this take
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- Game Outcome PicksJacksonville JaguarsOct 10, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Eagles
“If Lawrence can handle the pressure, the Jaguars should fly back to the States with a 4-1 record.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- JAX
- score:
- 17-19
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- JAX
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- JAX
- difficulty:
- 1.78
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 14
Closing line (Oct 11): Jaguars by 7.5 · favorite pick, Jaguars about 3 in 4 (76%).
- Score PredictionsJacksonville JaguarsOct 10, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars 16 — Eagles 13
“Score: Jaguars 16, Eagles 13”
Hit · 98Scored 97.62a naive guess scored 96.54+1.93 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 17-19
- skill:
- 1.93
- they picked:
- JAX
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 97.62
- baseline:
- 96.54
- difficulty:
- 1.78
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 2
- weeks left when called:
- 14
- naive home margin:
- 0.55
- predicted margin:
- 3
Closing line (Oct 11): Jaguars by 7.5, total 41.5 · this 16–13 calls a closer game (Jaguars by 3) and fewer points (29).
- Depth Chart CallsDrew KendallPhiladelphia EaglesOct 10, 2026
Drew Kendall to be 1st on the depth chart
“Drew Kendall -- if healthy -- will replace Jurgens at center”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsMarkel BellPhiladelphia EaglesOct 10, 2026
Markel Bell to be 1st on the depth chart
“Rookie Markel Bell will replace Johnson at right tackle”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Joel CorryRoster Spot Calls · Lane JohnsonHit · 100Corry predicts the Eagles will keep Lane Johnson on the 53-man roster and delay processing his retirement until at least June 2 of next year for salary cap reasons, and that the $10.85 million option bonus payment due in December likely won't be paid.
- Jordan DajaniDepth Chart Calls · Drew KendallMiss · 0Dajani expects Cam Jurgens to move back to center as the Ravens' starter after the trade, and projects a rebuilt Eagles offensive line for Week 5 with Jordan Mailata, Willie Lampkin, Drew Kendall, Tyler Steen and Markel Bell starting from left tackle to right tackle.
- Nathan JahnkeRoster Spot Calls · Zach ErtzMiss · 0Reviewing the Eagles-Jaguars game, Jahnke expects Zach Ertz to stay on Philadelphia's practice squad rather than be signed to the 53-man roster, given his lack of a defined offensive role or special teams value.
- Mike RennerTrade and Signing Calls · Marvin Harrison Jr.Miss · 0Renner thinks Marvin Harrison Jr. has checked out in Arizona and will end up being traded to the Eagles.
- Jeremy PargoScore Predictions · Jacksonville JaguarsHit · 88Bergman picked winners and exact scores for every Week 5 game, siding with Jacksonville in London, the Saints over the unbeaten Vikings, the Jets over Cleveland and the Rams over Buffalo.
- Brooke CersosimoScore Predictions · Jacksonville JaguarsHit · 95Cersosimo picked winners and scores across the Week 5 slate, including the Vikings moving to 5-0 in New Orleans, the Browns at the Jets, the Colts at Pittsburgh and the Falcons over a Lamar-less Baltimore.
More depth chart calls
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Donnie DruinDepth Chart Calls · Jacoby BrissettHit · 100Druin writes that despite the 1-3 start and a three-interception game, Jacoby Brissett will stay Arizona's starting quarterback heading into the Week 5 game against Detroit, with Gardner Minshew and rookie Carson Beck remaining behind him.
- Mike MoraitisDepth Chart Calls · Tyson BagentMiss · 0Previewing the Bears-Packers Week 5 matchup, he states Tyson Bagent will again start at quarterback for Chicago, while framing Green Bay's receivers, pass defense and return game as threats. The rest of the piece is descriptive analysis of season-to-date statistics rather than forecasts of outcomes.
- Josh AlperDepth Chart Calls · Olaivavega IoaneHit · 100Alper writes that Cam Jurgens, acquired by trade and in the concussion protocol, won't debut for Baltimore until the following week, leaving Vega Ioane as the likeliest starter at center against the Falcons before sliding back to right guard once Jurgens is available.
- John BreechDepth Chart Calls · Jameis WinstonHit · 100Breech picked the Eagles to beat the Bears 23-16 on Monday night, and expected Jameis Winston to start at quarterback for the Giants in Week 4 against Arizona while newly acquired J.J. McCarthy gets up to speed.
- Chris RolingDepth Chart Calls · Drew LockMiss · 0Roling expects Sam Darnold's hip injury to keep him out, meaning Drew Lock will be Seattle's quarterback when the Chargers visit in Week 4.
- Christian BooherDepth Chart Calls · Blake MillerMiss · 0Booher lays out the Lions' projected depth chart for their Week 4 game at Carolina, naming starters, backups and reserves at every position, and suggests safety Bishop Fitzgerald could make his debut.