Jeremy Brener· Oct 8, 2026
Previewing Seattle's Week 5 game against the 49ers, Brener predicts Zach Charbonnet is not activated to the 53-man roster, Emanuel Wilson works as the lead back, George Holani plays in a limited role, Velus Jones Jr. appears only on special teams, and new signing Robert Henry Jr. is inactive.
“Prediction: Henry is inactive for his first game with the Seahawks.”
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5 checkable claims — 3 availability calls, 1 depth chart call and 1 roster spot call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 6 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
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Emanuel Wilson · 2026 season3 calls from 3 pundits between 1 and 1. Jeremy Brener said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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“Prediction: Holani plays, but only gets around five carries for 10-15 yards. (Week 5 vs. 49ers)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Zach Charbonnet to make the roster
“Prediction: Charbonnet is not placed on the 53-man roster”
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“Prediction: Jones gets special teams snaps, but doesn't play on offense. (Week 5 vs. 49ers)”
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“Prediction: Henry is inactive for his first game with the Seahawks.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Emanuel Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Emanuel Wilson: The Likely Lead Back ... Wilson proved that he can be the top option in the offense, and it is a role he could easily have against the Niners as well.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Michael HanichRoster Spot Calls · George HolaniHit · 100After Seattle's Week 5 loss to San Francisco, Hanich argued running back George Holani has become too much of a liability to keep on the 53-man roster, while Emanuel Wilson will likely remain the team's lead back until Jadarian Price or Zach Charbonnet return.
- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksMiss · 0Tice picked the Seahawks to beat the 49ers in Seattle in Week 5, citing Seattle's discipline, and said Seattle's defense is at worst the second-best in the league.
- Bobby KownackScore Predictions · Seattle SeahawksClose · 45Kownack picked all Week 5 games with scores, including the Browns winning at the Jets to reach 4-1, the Broncos handling the Chargers, and the Giants upsetting Washington.
- Gennaro FiliceScore Predictions · Seattle SeahawksMiss · 38Filice picked every Week 5 game with scores, backing Cincinnati in a closer-than-expected game at Miami, the Patriots in a low-scoring home win, Houston to finally get off the schneid in Tennessee, and upsets by the Saints, Jets, Packers and Bills.
- Jeremy PargoScore Predictions · Seattle SeahawksClose · 48Bergman 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.
- Dan ParrScore Predictions · Seattle SeahawksClose · 48Parr picked every Week 5 game with scores, leaning on Chicago's ground game at Lambeau, Seattle's defense against the unbeaten 49ers, and the Rams handling Buffalo on Monday night.
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The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
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- Josh AlperAvailability Calls · Michael Penix Jr.PendingAlper suggests Michael Penix's full participation in Wednesday's practice indicates he will be healthy enough to start for the Falcons in their Week 6 game against the Bears.
- Rich HribarAvailability Calls · Bud DupreePendingPreviewing the Week 6 Chargers-Chiefs matchup, Hribar expects three Chargers defenders — Derwin James, Donte Jackson and Bud Dupree — to be sidelined for the game.
- John ShipleyAvailability Calls · Montaric BrownPendingPreviewing the Jaguars-Texans matchup, Shipley expects Montaric Brown to be unavailable, leaving Travis Hunter and Jarrian Jones as Jacksonville's two starting cornerbacks tasked with handling Nico Collins.