Tyler Sullivan· Oct 1, 2026
Looking ahead to Week 4, Sullivan expects the Titans to pull Cam Ward in Baltimore and turn to Mitch Trubisky, and he expects the Vikings to beat Miami and shut the Dolphins out at home.
“I think Brian Flores could make it his personal mission to hand his former team a goose egg on Sunday.”
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Cam Ward · 2026 season4 calls from 4 pundits between 1 and 2. Tyler Sullivan said 2. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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- Depth Chart CallsCam WardTennessee TitansOct 1, 2026
Cam Ward to be 2nd on the depth chart
“It's those types of mistakes that get you benched, and Ward hasn't shown enough flashes to this point in the year to fend off that possibility as soon as Week 4. ... it wouldn't surprise me if we see Mitch Trubisky in this game with Robert Saleh sending his young quarterback to the bench.”
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“it wouldn't surprise me if we see Mitch Trubisky in this game with Robert Saleh sending his young quarterback to the bench (Week 4 at Baltimore)”
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- Game Outcome PicksMinnesota VikingsOct 1, 2026
Minnesota Vikings to beat Dolphins
“Vikings shut out Dolphins ... I think Brian Flores could make it his personal mission to hand his former team a goose egg on Sunday.”
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- Score PredictionsMinnesota VikingsOct 1, 2026
Minnesota Vikings ? — Dolphins 0
“That brings up the question if they'll even get on the scoreboard in Week 4 when they go on the road to face the Minnesota Vikings. I think Brian Flores could make it his personal mission to hand his former team a goose egg on Sunday.”
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