Colin Cowherd· Sep 24, 2026
The co-host (identified only as "Mitchell") made his own Week 3 picks, including blowout wins for Seattle and San Francisco, Cincinnati 27-17, Detroit 37-13, Denver 24-21 over the Rams, and predicted Jonah Coleman takes over the Broncos' running back role.
“The Detroit Lions are going to put 37 on the board. It's going to be 37-13.”
said on air or in an interview · The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast) · read the original →
12 checkable claims — 7 game outcome picks, 3 score predictions, 1 availability call and 1 depth chart call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 13 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
10 of 12 have settled so far, averaging 59 out of 100, against 77 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Of the 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room.
Where this call stands in the room
Jonah Coleman · 2026 season3 calls from 3 pundits between 1 and 3. Colin Cowherd said 1. the room's median is 2. not settled yet
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Who this take is about
The games in this take
- Seahawks at Commanders 48 calls
- Jets at Lions 12 calls
- Chargers at Bills 22 calls
- Panthers at Browns 8 calls
- Bengals at Steelers 15 calls
- Titans at Giants 10 calls
- Chiefs at Dolphins 17 calls
- Cardinals at 49ers 9 calls
- Ravens at Cowboys 25 calls
- Rams at Broncos 25 calls
12 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.
- Score PredictionsDenver BroncosSep 24, 2026
Denver Broncos 24 — L.A. Rams 21
“I got Denver pulling out a win at home, 24-21.”
Hit · 98Scored 97.62a naive guess scored 91.59+11.39 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 26-30
- skill:
- 11.39
- they picked:
- DEN
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 97.62
- baseline:
- 91.59
- difficulty:
- 1.89
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 4
- weeks left when called:
- 16
- naive home margin:
- 0.47
- predicted margin:
- 3
- Game Outcome PicksBaltimore RavensSep 24, 2026
Baltimore Ravens to beat Cowboys
“I like the Baltimore Ravens too... I, too, like Baltimore.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+189 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- BAL
- score:
- 34-31
- skill:
- 189
- they picked:
- BAL
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- DAL
- difficulty:
- 1.89
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 16
- Game Outcome PicksBuffalo BillsSep 24, 2026
Buffalo Bills to beat L.A. Chargers
“I like the Bills, too... Buffalo Bills, 3-0.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- BUF
- score:
- 16-24
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- BUF
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- BUF
- difficulty:
- 1.89
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 16
- Game Outcome PicksKansas City ChiefsSep 24, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Miami Dolphins
“I like the Chiefs, too. It looks like they're back.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+189 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- KC
- score:
- 24-10
- skill:
- 189
- they picked:
- KC
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- MIA
- difficulty:
- 1.89
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 16
- Score PredictionsCincinnati BengalsSep 24, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals 27 — Steelers 17
“I got the Bengals putting 27 points on the board, 27-17 against the Steelers, and a double-digit win”
Miss · 33Scored 33.33a naive guess scored 93.97-114.61 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 27-30
- skill:
- -114.61
- they picked:
- CIN
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 33.33
- baseline:
- 93.97
- difficulty:
- 1.89
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 16
- naive home margin:
- 0.47
- predicted margin:
- 10
- Game Outcome PicksTennessee TitansSep 24, 2026
Tennessee Titans to beat Giants
“Give me the Titans. Robert Sala doesn't continue this winless streak. I got Robert Sala in the Titans.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-189 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- NYG
- score:
- 7-12
- skill:
- -189
- they picked:
- TEN
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- NYG
- difficulty:
- 1.89
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 16
- Score PredictionsDetroit LionsSep 24, 2026
Detroit Lions 37 — Jets 13
“The Detroit Lions are going to put 37 on the board. It's going to be 37-13. The Lions win in dominant fashion.”
Close · 60Scored 59.52a naive guess scored 84.45-47.11 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 24-31
- skill:
- -47.11
- they picked:
- DET
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 59.52
- baseline:
- 84.45
- difficulty:
- 1.89
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 7
- weeks left when called:
- 16
- naive home margin:
- 0.47
- predicted margin:
- 24
- Game Outcome PicksSeattle SeahawksSep 24, 2026
Seattle Seahawks to beat Commanders
“I think Seahawks win in a blowout fashion. Give me 28 plus to seven.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-189 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- WAS
- score:
- 31-33
- skill:
- -189
- they picked:
- SEA
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- WAS
- difficulty:
- 1.89
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 16
- Game Outcome PicksSan Francisco 49ersSep 24, 2026
San Francisco 49ers to beat Cardinals
“I look at this game to be an absolute blowout as well. I just think the Niners are clicking on different cylinders.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- SF
- score:
- 30-36
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- SF
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- SF
- difficulty:
- 1.89
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 16
- Game Outcome PicksCarolina PanthersSep 24, 2026
Carolina Panthers to beat Browns
“We shall see. I like the Panthers as well.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-189 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- CLE
- score:
- 18-21
- skill:
- -189
- they picked:
- CAR
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- CLE
- difficulty:
- 1.89
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 16
- Availability CallsBrock BowersLas Vegas RaidersSep 24, 2026
“This will be the first game of the season for Brock Bowers, more than likely. (Week 3, Raiders vs. Saints)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJonah ColemanDenver BroncosSep 24, 2026
Jonah Coleman to be 1st on the depth chart
“keep an eye out for Jonah Coleman... I think he takes over this RB role for the Denver Broncos and gives them some life.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 100Simms 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 · Detroit LionsHit · 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 · 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 · Los Angeles RamsMiss · 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 · Houston TexansMiss · 0Previewing 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 · Philadelphia EaglesMiss · 0Tice 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.