Cody Rourke· Jul 24, 2026
Rourke predicts the Broncos finish 13-4 in 2026, going 4-2 over a brutal opening six games, sweeping Kansas City again, and losing only at San Francisco, at home to Seattle, at Carolina and on Christmas Day to Buffalo. He also expects Carolina to return to the playoffs.
“We both have them finishing thirteen and four, which is obviously, one less win than they had last season.”
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18 checkable claims — 16 game outcome picks, 1 playoff pick and 1 season win total — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 5 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
4 of 18 have settled so far, averaging 50 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Of the 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the rest of the room.
Where this call stands in the room
Denver Broncos · 2026 season · wins12 calls from 7 pundits between 9.7 wins and 13 wins. Cody Rourke said 13 wins. the room's median is 11 wins. not settled yet
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Who this take is about
The games in this take
- Broncos at Chiefs 45 calls
- Jaguars at Broncos 38 calls
- Rams at Broncos 25 calls
- Broncos at 49ers 3 calls
- Broncos at Chargers 6 calls
- Seahawks at Broncos 4 calls
- Broncos at Panthers 3 calls
- Raiders at Broncos 5 calls
- Dolphins at Broncos 4 calls
- Bills at Broncos 3 calls
- Broncos at Patriots 3 calls
18 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Game Outcome PicksDenver BroncosJul 24, 2026
Denver Broncos to beat Rams
“you and I both have them also beating the Rams in the first portion of this season”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- DEN
- score:
- 26-30
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- DEN
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- DEN
- difficulty:
- 2
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- Game Outcome PicksDenver BroncosJul 24, 2026
Denver Broncos to beat Jacksonville Jaguars
“in the first six games, you and I predicted the same exact losses at the 40 Niners and at home against the Seahawks (week two vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars a win)”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- DEN
- score:
- 13-20
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- DEN
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- DEN
- difficulty:
- 2
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- Game Outcome PicksDenver BroncosJul 24, 2026
Denver Broncos to beat Kansas City Chiefs
“the Broncos, they open up on the road at Kansas City against the Chiefs, Monday night football. You and I both have them winning that game.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- KC
- score:
- 10-31
- skill:
- -200
- they picked:
- DEN
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- KC
- difficulty:
- 2
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- Game Outcome PicksDenver BroncosJul 24, 2026
Denver Broncos to beat Kansas City Chiefs
“a week eight matchup at home against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs... I got Denver winning this one as well”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- KC
- score:
- 10-31
- skill:
- -200
- they picked:
- DEN
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- KC
- difficulty:
- 2
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- Game Outcome PicksDenver BroncosJul 24, 2026
Denver Broncos to beat Raiders
“I've got them coming out winning against the Raiders at home”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksDenver BroncosJul 24, 2026
Denver Broncos to beat Arizona cardinals
“opening up week seven, you and I both have the Broncos winning on the road against the Arizona cardinals”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksDenver BroncosJul 24, 2026
Denver Broncos to beat chargers
“But that's why I got them beating the chargers here”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksSeattle SeahawksJul 24, 2026
Seattle Seahawks to beat Denver Broncos
“you and I predicted the same exact losses at the 40 Niners and at home against the Seahawks in a short week”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksCarolina PanthersJul 24, 2026
Carolina Panthers to beat Denver Broncos
“you had the Broncos dropping that one on the road against Carolina... it is a loss in my opinion on this one”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksDenver BroncosJul 24, 2026
Denver Broncos to beat Miami Dolphins
“the Broncos will be taking on the Miami Dolphins... This one's definitely gotta be the w.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Season Win TotalsDenver BroncosJul 24, 2026
Denver Broncos to finish with 13 wins
“We both have them finishing thirteen and four, which is obviously, one less win than they had last season”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksDenver BroncosJul 24, 2026
Denver Broncos to beat chargers
“then we go week five on the road at the chargers. This is the time where I think you gotta put the chargers back in place”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksBuffalo BillsJul 24, 2026
Buffalo Bills to beat Denver Broncos
“the Christmas Day marquee matchup against the Buffalo Bills... I have Denver dropping this one”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksSan Francisco 49ersJul 24, 2026
San Francisco 49ers to beat Denver Broncos
“you and I predicted the same exact losses at the 40 Niners and at home against the Seahawks in a short week”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksDenver BroncosJul 24, 2026
Denver Broncos to beat Raiders
“Then week 15, you go on the road at the Raiders... I think Denver continues their win streak against the Raiders”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksCarolina PanthersJul 24, 2026
Carolina Panthers to make the playoffs
“I think they're gonna be back in the playoffs this upcoming season”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksDenver BroncosJul 24, 2026
Denver Broncos to beat patriots
“we both had the Broncos going on the road and being the patriots in week 17... I really felt confident about that one as well”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksDenver BroncosJul 24, 2026
Denver Broncos to beat Steelers
“And I've got them winning at the Steelers where you have them dropping that game, and that is a Black Friday game as well”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · San Francisco 49ersHit · 88Simms went through the entire Week 3 slate with straight-up winners and predicted final scores, taking Jacksonville, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle, the Giants, Baltimore, New Orleans, Minnesota, San Francisco, Denver and Philadelphia. He also expected Zay Flowers and Puka Nacua to sit, Kyler Murray to play, and said Marvin Harrison Jr. projects as no better than a good No. 2 or high-end No. 3 receiver.
- Connor RogersGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksMiss · 0Rogers picked Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle and the Giants to win their Week 3 games, saying the Chiefs win by two touchdowns and the Giants by a field goal.
- Chris LongGame Outcome Picks · Buffalo BillsHit · 100Long liked the Rams over the Broncos on Sunday night even without Puka Nacua, and expected the Bills to beat the winless Chargers in Buffalo. He also backed the Bengals over the Steelers, expected an angry Detroit team to handle the Jets, and still thought both the Lions and Vikings could win the NFC North.
- Steven RuizGame Outcome Picks · Denver BroncosHit · 100Previewing Week 3, Ruiz picked the Ravens to beat the Cowboys in Brazil, Jacksonville over New England in a low-scoring game, an upset by the Broncos over the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears, the Lions over the Jets, and his Hail Mary that Houston beats Indianapolis by two touchdowns.
- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · Denver BroncosHit · 100Tice matched his guest on every Week 3 game, picking the Ravens over the Cowboys, the Jaguars over the Patriots in a close game, the Broncos to upset the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears and the Lions over the Jets.
- Sam MonsonGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksMiss · 0Monson picked the Chargers to beat the Bills outright (jokingly crediting Buffalo's gray 'Nickel City' jerseys), took the Vikings to win outright in Tampa, and said Seattle would destroy Washington. He also reiterated his Super Bowl pick of Denver over the Rams, called the Dolphins destined for the No. 1 overall pick, and said the Saints are a worst-to-first candidate in the NFC South.
More game outcome picks
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Connor RogersGame Outcome Picks · New York GiantsHit · 100Rogers picked Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle and the Giants to win their Week 3 games, saying the Chiefs win by two touchdowns and the Giants by a field goal.
- Chris LongGame Outcome Picks · Cincinnati BengalsMiss · 0Long liked the Rams over the Broncos on Sunday night even without Puka Nacua, and expected the Bills to beat the winless Chargers in Buffalo. He also backed the Bengals over the Steelers, expected an angry Detroit team to handle the Jets, and still thought both the Lions and Vikings could win the NFC North.
- Steven RuizGame Outcome Picks · Las Vegas RaidersHit · 100Previewing Week 3, Ruiz picked the Ravens to beat the Cowboys in Brazil, Jacksonville over New England in a low-scoring game, an upset by the Broncos over the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears, the Lions over the Jets, and his Hail Mary that Houston beats Indianapolis by two touchdowns.
- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · Baltimore RavensHit · 100Tice matched his guest on every Week 3 game, picking the Ravens over the Cowboys, the Jaguars over the Patriots in a close game, the Broncos to upset the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears and the Lions over the Jets.
- Sam MonsonGame Outcome Picks · Minnesota VikingsHit · 100Monson picked the Chargers to beat the Bills outright (jokingly crediting Buffalo's gray 'Nickel City' jerseys), took the Vikings to win outright in Tampa, and said Seattle would destroy Washington. He also reiterated his Super Bowl pick of Denver over the Rams, called the Dolphins destined for the No. 1 overall pick, and said the Saints are a worst-to-first candidate in the NFC South.
- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · New England PatriotsHit · 100Tice picked the Bengals over the Texans in a low-scoring game, the Jaguars at Denver, the Bears over the Vikings, the Patriots over the Steelers and the Rams to edge the Giants, and his Hail Mary was the Cowboys scoring 40 on Washington. He also floated Abdul Carter as a possible All-Pro.