Jourdan Rodrigue· Sep 4, 2026
Rodrigue picked Jordan Love as a dark-horse MVP, Jahmyr Gibbs for Offensive Player of the Year, Will Anderson for Defensive Player of the Year and rookie Keelan Rutledge for Protector of the Year, and had the Texans beating the Ravens for the AFC title and then the Rams in the Super Bowl.
“The Houston Texans are my Super Bowl.”
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26 checkable claims — 8 division winners, 6 award picks, 6 playoff picks, 2 conference champions, 2 game outcome picks, 1 coach award pick and 1 super bowl pick — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 21 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
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Who this take is about
- Los Angeles Rams
- Houston Texans
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Detroit Lions
- Keylan Rutledge
- Patrick Mahomes
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Will Anderson Jr.
- David Bailey
- New York Jets
- Dallas Cowboys
- Seattle Seahawks
- Carolina Panthers
- Buffalo Bills
- Green Bay Packers
- Jordan Love
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Jahmyr Gibbs
- Baltimore Ravens
- Denver Broncos
The games in this take
- Rams at Eagles 8 calls
- Ravens at Texans 3 calls
26 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.
- Game Outcome PicksLos Angeles RamsSep 4, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to beat Eagles
“So I have the Rams over the Eagles.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Super Bowl PicksHouston TexansSep 4, 2026
Houston Texans to win the Super Bowl
“The Houston Texans are my Super Bowl... I think it'll be Texans over Rams.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksPhiladelphia EaglesSep 4, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs
“I'm saying I have the Eagles and the lions also in the playoff”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksJacksonville JaguarsSep 4, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
“I had the Jaguars in.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksDetroit LionsSep 4, 2026
Detroit Lions to make the playoffs
“I have the Lions also making the playoffs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Division WinnersLos Angeles RamsSep 4, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to win the division
“So Jordan and I have the Rams.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Conference ChampionsLos Angeles RamsSep 4, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to reach the Super Bowl
“So I have the Rams over the Eagles. Finally, finally getting back.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Conference ChampionsHouston TexansSep 4, 2026
Houston Texans to reach the Super Bowl
“My AFC champions are the Houston Texans.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksKeylan RutledgeHouston TexansSep 4, 2026
Keylan Rutledge to win Protector of the Year
“Keelan Rutledge, the rookie... Guard, but potentially will be playing center for the Houston Texans this year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksPatrick MahomesKansas City ChiefsSep 4, 2026
Patrick Mahomes to win Comeback Player of the Year
“but yeah, my home, I'm picking my homes, but I think Aaron Donald is a very close second”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksWill Anderson Jr.Houston TexansSep 4, 2026
Will Anderson Jr. to win Defensive Player of the Year
“Oh, okay. Well, that's who I picked, too.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksDavid BaileyNew York JetsSep 4, 2026
David Bailey to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“I picked David Bailey with the Jets.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksKansas City ChiefsSep 4, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
“I have three AFC West teams making the playoffs this year, inclusive to the Chargers and the Chiefs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Division WinnersDallas CowboysSep 4, 2026
Dallas Cowboys to win the division
“I have the Cowboys. I think that it's not that I doubt the Eagles.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksSeattle SeahawksSep 4, 2026
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
“I have the Seahawks as my number one wildcard team... So do I.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Division WinnersCarolina PanthersSep 4, 2026
Carolina Panthers to win the division
“I picked my beloved Carolina Panthers to repeat... Win the NFC South.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Division WinnersBuffalo BillsSep 4, 2026
Buffalo Bills to win the division
“I also picked the Buffalo bills to win the AFC East.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksHouston TexansSep 4, 2026
Houston Texans to beat Ravens
“No, I think it'll be Texans over Ravens.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Division WinnersGreen Bay PackersSep 4, 2026
Green Bay Packers to win the division
“I have the Packers winning the NFC North.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksJordan LoveSep 4, 2026
Jordan Love to win MVP
“It's Jordan Love, baby.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksLos Angeles ChargersSep 4, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs
“I have three AFC West teams making the playoffs this year, inclusive to the Chargers and the Chiefs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksJahmyr GibbsDetroit LionsSep 4, 2026
Jahmyr Gibbs to win Offensive Player of the Year
“I'm picking Jameer Gibbs because not only do I think he's going to get the ball a lot”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Division WinnersBaltimore RavensSep 4, 2026
Baltimore Ravens to win the division
“I also picked the Ravens.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Division WinnersHouston TexansSep 4, 2026
Houston Texans to win the division
“Do we all have the Texans winning it? Yes.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Division WinnersDenver BroncosSep 4, 2026
Denver Broncos to win the division
“I have the Broncos winning the AFC West”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Coach Award PicksSep 4, 2026
D'Amico Ryan to win Coach of the Year
“I think I picked him last year too. I have D'Amico again.”
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 · 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 · 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.
- 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.
More division winners
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Daniel DiBerardinisDivision Winners · Atlanta FalconsMiss · 0Danny D predicts Sonny Styles goes in the top ten (maybe top five), doesn't think Ty Simpson goes before late first round, says Kenyon Sadiq lands with the Rams at 13, and picks the Falcons to win the NFC South while naming the Bengals an AFC bounce-back team. He also gives a Final Four of Michigan, Florida, Purdue and Arizona with Michigan winning.
- Colin CowherdDivision Winners · New York GiantsMiss · 0Cowherd projects the NFC East with the Giants winning the division ahead of Philadelphia, Washington and Dallas, pegging the Cowboys as a six- or seven-win team. He also expects Malik Willis to land a big free-agent deal, Kayvon Thibodeaux to be moved, and Baltimore to lose Isaiah Likely, and he floats the Rams reaching on Ty Simpson late in round one.
- Chris BrockmanDivision Winners · Chicago BearsHit · 100Brockman called the Broncos-Packers game the best of the day, said Denver looks poised to lock up the AFC's No. 1 seed and reach the AFC Championship Game, predicted the Bears win the NFC North and the Eagles win their division (though he thinks they lose to a five seed from the NFC West), and said Philip Rivers will be in the NFL in 2026.
- Rich EisenDivision Winners · New England PatriotsHit · 100Eisen said the Patriots are still likely to win the AFC East and won't be one-and-done, that the Chargers will end Dallas' season next week, that TreVeyon Henderson should out-snap Rhamondre Stevenson, that the NFC East race is over in Philadelphia's favor, and that the winner of the NFC West will be the NFC's No. 1 seed.
- Rich EisenDivision Winners · New England PatriotsHit · 100Eisen previewed week 15 games, predicting Joe Burrow would play well in his first home start back against Baltimore, and speculated on a possible Colts-Steelers wild card matchup. He also asserted the Chiefs will not win their division for a tenth straight year, keeping the Patriots' record of 11 straight division titles safe.
- Nick ShookDivision Winners · Tampa Bay BuccaneersMiss · 0Shook picks the Rams to win the Super Bowl and to beat the Lions, agrees the Buccaneers still hold the edge in the NFC South, and drops Patrick Mahomes to 12th in his QB Index behind Brock Purdy.