# Richard Sherman: Sherman picked Seattle to beat New England 28-17 in the opener, ran through score picks for the rest of the week one slate (49ers, Cowboys, Bills, Bears, Vikings, Colts, Broncos), said the Seahawks would also beat the Cardinals, Commanders and Chargers, backed Dallas to win its division, and predicted Christian Gonzalez's deal would come in barely above Devon Witherspoon's. **Claimed:** Sep 9, 2026 **Pundit:** Richard Sherman — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/richard-sherman **Outlet:** The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast) — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/the-richard-sherman-podcast-podcast **How it reached us:** said on air or in an interview **Original:** https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/ff45d208-e4a7-42ba-a69c-af0000e830d1/5411b92f-7a64-4e8b-970a-b4bf00846c65/audio.mp3?in_playlist=bf391792-153e-41b3-9d3d-ae3300346ad8 13 checkable claims — 8 score predictions, 3 game outcome picks, 1 division winner and 1 trade and signing call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call. It names 10 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 11 of 13 have settled so far, averaging 59.5 out of 100, against 48.4 for a naive guess at the same calls. > I got Seattle 28-17. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Seattle Seahawks to beat Chargers** - Kind: Game Outcome Picks · About: Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Seattle Seahawks to beat Commanders** - Kind: Game Outcome Picks · About: Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Seattle Seahawks to beat Cardinals** - Kind: Game Outcome Picks · About: Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Denver Broncos 21 — Kansas City 13** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Denver Broncos - Verdict: scored 19.05 out of 100, against 51.93 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Sep 14, 2026): Chiefs by 2.5, total 42.5 · this 21–13 calls a Broncos win (by 8; the line gave the Broncos 46%) and fewer points (34). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Buffalo Bills 20 — Houston 14** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Buffalo Bills - Verdict: scored 97.62 out of 100, against 36.83 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Sep 13, 2026): Bills by 1.5, total 44.5 · this 20–14 calls a bigger Bills win (by 6) and fewer points (34). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Dallas Cowboys 31 — New York Giants 21** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Dallas Cowboys - Verdict: scored 45.24 out of 100, against 79.68 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Sep 13, 2026): Cowboys by 3, total 47.5 · this 31–21 calls a bigger Cowboys win (by 10) and more points (52). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Minnesota Vikings 23 — Green Bay 20** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: scored 66.67 out of 100, against 58.25 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Sep 13, 2026): Vikings by 1.5, total 46.5 · this 23–20 calls a bigger Vikings win (by 3) and fewer points (43). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Chicago Bears 24 — Carolina 17** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Chicago Bears - Verdict: scored 64.29 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Sep 13, 2026): Bears by 3, total 47.5 · this 24–17 calls a bigger Bears win (by 7) and fewer points (41). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Indianapolis Colts 23 — Baltimore Ravens 17** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Indianapolis Colts - Verdict: scored 21.43 out of 100, against 5.87 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Sep 13, 2026): Ravens by 3, total 48.5 · this 23–17 calls a Colts win (by 6; the line gave the Colts 41%) and fewer points (40). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **San Francisco 49ers 27 — Los Angeles Rams 24** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: San Francisco 49ers - Verdict: scored 59.52 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Sep 10, 2026): Rams by 3.5, total 47.5 · this 27–24 calls a 49ers win (by 3; the line gave the 49ers about 1 in 3 (34%)) and more points (51). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Seattle Seahawks 28 — New England 17** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: scored 80.95 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Sep 9, 2026): Seahawks by 3, total 44.5 · this 28–17 calls a bigger Seahawks win (by 11) and more points (45). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Christian Gonzalez to move to New England Patriots** - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Christian Gonzalez, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **Dallas Cowboys to win the division** - Kind: Division Winners · About: Dallas Cowboys - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Seattle Seahawks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/seahawks - Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/broncos - Buffalo Bills — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bills - Dallas Cowboys — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cowboys - Minnesota Vikings — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/vikings - Chicago Bears — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bears - Indianapolis Colts — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/colts - San Francisco 49ers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/49ers - Christian Gonzalez — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/christian-gonzalez - New England Patriots — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/patriots ## What others said about the same people - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman expects Sean Fresch Jr. to clear waivers and return to the Broncos' practice squad, sees Riley Moss back from concussion for the Week 11 game at Las Vegas, and projects newly acquired Daiyan Henley to begin as the third inside linebacker behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad before likely moving into a starting role. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/978f775c-5611-4514-ad2f-b35a6eac0402 (scored 0) - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman writes that Riley Moss may sit out the preseason finale against Minnesota but should be available for the Week 1 opener at Kansas City; they also suggest undrafted corners Sean Fresch Jr. and Brent Austin are being evaluated for practice squad spots. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c8c47b8-6041-4282-8d21-d21741d8f11b (scored 0) - Parker Hurley on Khalid Kareem: Hurley predicts the 49ers will release Khalil Kareem when Nate Hobbs is activated and cut Brandin Cooks when C.J. West returns, while arguing Sebastian Valdez won't be the one let go and no cornerback will be cut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5a729417-69ee-493a-9bec-d905fd1a7082 (scored 0) - Jason Harmon on Max Brosmer: Harmon expects the Vikings' quarterback room to stay intact while Kyler Murray is hurt, and predicts Max Brosmer will be released and re-signed to the practice squad since Minnesota won't carry four QBs. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fa393501-3f38-481e-8e75-48125587e911 (scored 0) - Logan Lazarczyk on Kirk Cousins: Ahead of the trade deadline, they float three Raiders moves: shipping Kirk Cousins to Minnesota if the Vikings offer a second-round pick, selling Maxx Crosby to Dallas for a first-rounder plus, and acquiring Jaguars receiver Brian Thomas Jr. for a second- or third-round pick. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d0fd408a-7dcd-4e50-ac62-6b4510a8a800 (scored 100) - Logan Lazarczyk on Kirk Cousins: Lazarczyk expects the Raiders to be sellers before the trade deadline, suggesting Kirk Cousins could be dealt back to the Vikings and that benched interior lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson is a prime candidate to be traded somewhere. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fda03952-2ea6-4919-8114-0ebb127478d1 (scored 100) ## More score predictions The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Jordan Dajani on Washington Commanders: Dajani picks the Commanders to edge the Giants 21-20 on Thursday and the Chiefs to beat the Falcons 26-20 in Week 10. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/46f7646f-2c64-4827-a522-67975af79fb6 (scored 95.24) - Tyler Sullivan on Washington Commanders: Sullivan takes the Commanders 24-21 over the Giants on Thursday night and calls for a Steelers upset of the Bengals, 27-24, in Week 10. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1bb32676-c3b3-4b8e-8a03-b58396cf98bf (scored 100) - Pete Prisco on New York Giants: Prisco picks the Giants to beat the Commanders 23-14 on Thursday night and the Lions to beat the Patriots 30-24 in Munich. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e142b910-0967-4de9-9429-c342bc079205 (scored 35.71) - John Breech on Washington Commanders: Breech picks the Commanders to upset the Giants on Thursday night, 24-17, and takes the Texans to beat the Browns 24-16 in Week 10 behind a pass rush that should batter Deshaun Watson. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9fddc8e1-3823-4252-bdd7-f81ef11b1da3 (scored 90.48) - Jared Dubin on New York Giants: Dubin picks the Giants to beat the Commanders 20-14 on Thursday night and takes the Packers over the Vikings 17-14 in a low-scoring Week 10 game. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/04562aeb-eccf-4266-be8e-32a3aacfd6fc (scored 42.86) - Jared Dubin on New York Giants: Dubin picks the Giants to beat the Commanders at home on Thursday night, projecting a 20-14 final score. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b6c19276-74df-4775-8a6e-f67c6d94b773 (scored 42.86) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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