Andrew Erickson· Aug 2, 2025
Erickson predicted Drake London finishes as the overall fantasy WR1, Drake Maye as a top-five fantasy quarterback, Tucker Kraft as a top-four fantasy tight end, Jordan Mason leading the NFL in rushing touchdowns (at worst double digits), and Elijah Moore finishing as a fantasy WR1 for the Bills.
“I'm going with Drake London finishes as the wide receiver one overall.”
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6 checkable claims — 5 positional finishes and 1 player season number — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 10 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
All 6 have settled, averaging 15.8 out of 100, against 8.7 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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Drake London to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points
“So I'm going with Drake London finishes as the wide receiver one overall, that is my mile take.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 8.33-16.67 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- -16.67
- player:
- Drake London
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 12
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 8.33
- position:
- WR
- ranked by:
- fantasy points
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- where he finished last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- naive finish:
- 6
- actual finish:
- 17
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- predicted finish:
- 1
Jordan Mason to finish top 1 at his position, by rushing tds
“Jordan Mason, new running back for the Minnesota skull Vikings. I think he's gonna lead the NFL in Russian touchdowns this year.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Jordan Mason
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 12
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 0
- position:
- RB
- ranked by:
- rushing tds
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- where he finished last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- naive finish:
- 44
- actual finish:
- 26
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- predicted finish:
- 1
Jordan Mason to record 10 rushing tds
“So I think Jordan Mason, at worst, I think he's still gonna be able to get in that double digit touchdown territory”
Miss · 20Scored 20a naive guess scored 27.24-14.47 skillHow this was scored
- naive:
- 3.82
- skill:
- -14.47
- what happened:
- 6
- player:
- Jordan Mason
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 20
- baseline:
- 27.24
- predicted:
- 10
- statistic:
- rushing_tds
- difficulty:
- 2
- last season:
- 3
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- position average:
- 4.63
- zero at percent out:
- 50
- Positional FinishesElijah MooreBuffalo BillsAug 2, 2025
Elijah Moore to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“It's gonna be Elijah Moore. Elijah Moore is going to finish twenty twenty five as a Fantasy wide receiver one.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Elijah Moore
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 12
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 0
- position:
- WR
- ranked by:
- fantasy points
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- where he finished last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- naive finish:
- 84
- actual finish:
- 134
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- predicted finish:
- 12
Tucker Kraft to finish top 4 at his position, by fantasy points
“Tucker Craft's going to finish as a top four Fantasy tight end in twenty twenty five”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 16.67-33.33 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- -33.33
- player:
- Tucker Kraft
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 12
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 16.67
- position:
- TE
- ranked by:
- fantasy points
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- where he finished last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- naive finish:
- 7
- actual finish:
- 17
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- predicted finish:
- 4
Drake Maye to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points
“Drake May is going to finish as a top five Fantasy quarterack in twenty twenty five.”
Close · 75Scored 75a naive guess scored 0+150 skillHow this was scored
- skill:
- 150
- player:
- Drake Maye
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 12
- accuracy:
- 75
- baseline:
- 0
- position:
- QB
- ranked by:
- fantasy points
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- where he finished last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- naive finish:
- 22
- actual finish:
- 2
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- predicted finish:
- 5
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- 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.
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Green Bay PackersMiss · 10Simms picked the Packers to beat the Falcons in the Thursday night game by a low score, expecting a defensive struggle.
- 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.
- Carter BahnsRoster Spot Calls · Jeshaun JonesMiss · 0A CBS Sports piece expects suspended Vikings receiver Jeshaun Jones to lose his roster battle and be cut by the Aug. 30 deadline, given Minnesota's established receiver group.
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The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Rich HribarPositional Finishes · Matthew StaffordHit · 100Hribar published his 2023 fantasy football quarterback tiers, ordering 41 quarterbacks into eight tiers that reflect how he prioritizes drafting the position, with Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes in the top tier as the trio most likely to finish as the overall QB1.
- Chris BrockmanPositional Finishes · Jaxon Smith-NjigbaHit · 100Brockman argued Jaxon Smith-Njigba is already the best receiver in the NFL and deserves to be the highest paid, called his shot that three quarterbacks (Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Carson Beck) go in the first round with Mendoza first overall, and suggested New England is headed for a 7-10 season.
- Ryan TracyPositional Finishes · Bryan CookMiss · 0Tracy argues the Chiefs should address edge rusher and defensive tackle via the draft and use free agency on running back and wide receiver; he names Brian Robinson as his target, expects Kenneth Walker III to re-sign with Seattle, thinks Nick Bolton-style veterans like Jerry Tillery, Derek Nnadi and Mike Pennel shouldn't return, believes Bryan Cook is a top-10 safety the Chiefs can't afford, and predicts a quarterback (Trinidad Chambliss) will rocket up boards so more than one QB goes in the top 10.
- Pat GustavsonPositional Finishes · Brock BowersMiss · 25Gustafson picks the Patriots, Bills, Seahawks and Bears in the divisional round with a Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl, predicts Mike Tomlin and Matt LaFleur stay, Aaron Rodgers returns to Pittsburgh, and lays out his own coaching landing spots.
- Rich EisenPositional Finishes · George PickensHit · 100Eisen called the Rams-winning-it-all take an overreaction but expects Los Angeles to win the NFC West, said he doesn't see how Myles Garrett fails to win Defensive Player of the Year, and called George Pickens perhaps the third-best receiver in the NFL this season.
- Rich EisenPositional Finishes · Puka NacuaHit · 92Eisen defended his preseason call of the Packers reaching the Super Bowl, said the Chiefs will win the AFC West, called the Ravens the favorites in the AFC North, said the Colts are a playoff team, expected Denver to handle Cincinnati and the Giants to beat the winless Saints, and endorsed Puka Nacua as the league's best receiver.