Chris Brockman· Mar 10, 2026

Brockman argued the Raiders will be better than the Cowboys in 2026, contending Las Vegas will contend for a playoff spot and win 10 games.

“Raider Nation is gonna be sniffing playoffs this year. Better than the Cowboys. 10 wins. Book it.”

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Las Vegas Raiders · 2026 season · wins

Chris Brockman — 10 winsthe room — 12 calls from 10 punditsmedian 5 wins

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Season Win Totals Las Vegas RaidersMar 10, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders to finish with 10 wins
“Raider nation is gonna be sniffing playoffs this year. Better than the Cowboys. 10 wins. Book it.”
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Surprise Team Calls Las Vegas RaidersMar 10, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders to beat expectations
“Poll question, who will have the better twenty twenty six Cowboys or Raiders? It's not even close. It's the Raiders. ... Raider nation is gonna be sniffing playoffs this year.”
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What others said about the same people

Steven RuizGame Outcome Picks · Las Vegas RaidersHit · 100
Previewing 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 · Las Vegas RaidersHit · 100
Tice 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.
Chris BroussardGame Outcome Picks · Las Vegas RaidersHit · 100
Broussard picked the Bills to beat the Chargers in a competitive, higher-scoring game, said the Chiefs will rout the Dolphins, and for upset alert parlayed the Patriots over the Jaguars and the Raiders over the Saints. He also restated his Cowboys-versus-Ravens Super Bowl matchup pick.
Hondo CarpenterRoster Spot Calls · Patrick JohnsonHit · 100
Carpenter says the right guard competition currently favors Jackson Powers-Johnson over Caleb Rogers, though he expects Rogers to get starts at some point this season, and he projects veteran DE Patrick Johnson to make the 53-man roster.
Hondo CarpenterRoster Spot Calls · Aidan O'ConnellHit · 100
Carpenter predicts special-teams linebacker Segun Olubi will make the Raiders' 53-man roster, with Las Vegas carrying five inside linebackers. He also notes projections that the Raiders keep all three quarterbacks, including Aidan O'Connell.
Hondo CarpenterRoster Spot Calls · Kirk CousinsHit · 100
Carpenter projects the Raiders' 53-man roster will include 10 defensive backs (four safeties and six cornerbacks) and three quarterbacks, with Kirk Cousins kept barring a compelling trade offer.

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