# Qiant "Q" Myers: Q Myers predicted the Raiders would score around 26 points against the Saints while declining to call a winner, expected Brock Bowers to be back on the field Sunday, doubted safety Trayton Stukes would clear concussion protocol in time, and said the Saints have a strong chance to win the NFC South.

**Claimed:** Sep 24, 2026
**Pundit:** Qiant "Q" Myers — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/qiant-q-myers
**Outlet:** Locked On Raiders (podcast) — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/locked-on-raiders-podcast
**How it reached us:** said on air, transcribed by us
**Original:** https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/427f18/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/7ad47211-b3d3-4242-aeee-7a93df87b660/episodes/1f91315f-bafc-41cb-9c58-d82157de20c1/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=7ad47211-b3d3-4242-aeee-7a93df87b660&awEpisodeId=1f91315f-bafc-41cb-9c58-d82157de20c1&feed=FW_wEF1P

4 checkable claims — 2 availability calls, 1 division winner and 1 score prediction — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.

It names 4 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

1 of 4 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 33 for a naive guess at the same calls.

> So I'm gonna say that my big prediction for the game is that the Raiders are gonna get right around 26 points again.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Las Vegas Raiders 26 — Saints ?**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Las Vegas Raiders
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 33.04 for a naive guess
- **they've done this without Brock Bowers, and there's a good shot that Brock Bowers plays on Sunday against the Saints**
  - Kind: Availability Calls · About: Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Traydon Stukes is their second round pick to safety. He's in concussion protocol right now. I don't think he's gonna play.**
  - Kind: Availability Calls · About: Treydan Stukes, Las Vegas Raiders
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **New Orleans Saints to win the division**
  - Kind: Division Winners · About: New Orleans Saints
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Las Vegas Raiders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/raiders
- Brock Bowers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/brock-bowers
- Treydan Stukes — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/treydan-stukes
- New Orleans Saints — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/saints

## What others said about the same people

- Nathan Jahnke on Kendre Miller: An unsigned PFF preseason recap makes numerous depth-chart, roster and usage projections across the league, based on Week 3 preseason playing time — including Roman Wilson winning Pittsburgh's third receiver job, Luke McCaffrey's roster spot being in danger, Charlie Kolar as the Chargers' top tight end, and Kendre Miller as the Saints' RB2. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/47566b48-8024-4960-b25c-11c03fe43543 (scored 100)
- Nathan Jahnke on Kendre Miller: PFF's preseason fantasy recap makes a series of depth-chart, roster and usage projections based on final-week preseason snap counts, including Ja'Kobi Lane locking down the Ravens' third receiver role, Luke McCaffrey's roster spot being in danger, Kyle Pitts facing reduced 12-personnel usage, Kendre Miller as the Saints' RB2 and Emmett Johnson as the Chiefs' backup running back. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/265cbdba-b0e0-4f80-9665-a4ca5aaec53e (scored 100)
- Ross Jackson on New Orleans Saints: Ross Jackson picked the Saints to beat the Raiders at home, projecting a 27-24 final score with the Raiders scoring 24 points. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/434df603-78e1-41ae-a04c-8ef859abd50e (scored 38.1)
- Chris Simms on New Orleans Saints: Simms 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/662b7ba3-1bf6-4ad0-9f93-9f2ab83143fd (scored 47.62)
- Steven Ruiz on Las Vegas Raiders: 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a30ff469-4972-4c48-855b-ba984e4de9d0 (scored 100)
- Nate Tice on Las Vegas Raiders: 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b8378e16-ea5c-4107-a883-28aaf0e71134 (scored 100)

## More availability calls

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Rich Hribar on Tyson Bagent: Hribar expects Tyson Bagent to clear concussion protocol and start at quarterback for the Bears on Sunday in Week 4, resuming the job over Case Keenum. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6347ce73-5c15-4cf9-9598-4a683f594b7d (not settled)
- Rich Hribar on J.J. McCarthy: In a Week 4 fantasy preview, Hribar frames both quarterbacks as matchup-dependent QB2 options for the single game and notes J.J. McCarthy will not start for the Giants this week. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c95e4b48-8f5a-48d9-96ac-7bb702e9dc5f (not settled)
- Bill Huber on Kevin Zeitler: Huber grades the Packers' signing of Kevin Zeitler an A, predicting the 36-year-old will take over as the starting right guard (replacing Jacob Monk), with Laken Tomlinson stepping in as the starting left guard while Aaron Banks is out, and expects Zeitler to be at least average immediately and likely very good. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7829b5d7-1db0-494b-a2d9-05eecda1784d (not settled)
- Henry McKenna on A.J. Brown: McKenna writes that Drake Maye's early-season collapse is a confidence problem with no quick fix, and expects A.J. Brown to return from his high ankle sprain around Week 7, which should help Maye recover. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fd79c2c5-d940-4e7f-b6f2-965869778377 (not settled)
- Jared Koch on Nico Collins: Koch writes that Texans receiver Nico Collins, out with a hamstring injury, is expected back on the field in Week 4 or Week 5, though he doubts it changes Houston's offensive fortunes. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e495e1cb-b422-4f70-bfa0-f30ab98a9eea (not settled)
- Colin Cowherd on Mike Evans: Cowherd released his Week 3 Herd Hierarchy top 10, installing the Bills at No. 1 ahead of the 49ers and Seahawks, with the Raiders, Bears, Jaguars and Broncos entering the rankings. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1a3e2d17-2e0f-4fa1-ab37-15b95df30c73 (not settled)

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