Rich Eisen· Nov 4, 2026
Eisen unveiled his Week 9 power rankings, putting the Bears at No. 1 ahead of the Bills, with the Lions returning at No. 10 and the Steelers debuting at No. 9. He also predicted the Chiefs will beat the Broncos at Arrowhead, said Jacksonville can start planning on a playoff berth, and expected Shedeur Sanders to take over the starting job with Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol.
“I think right now, the Chicago Bears beat anybody that's on their schedule.”
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Shedeur Sanders · 2026 season49 calls from 34 pundits between 1 and 2. Rich Eisen said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
“which means Shador Sanders is gonna get some time with the ones, which means we might see Shador start a game for the Browns”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Power RankingsNov 4, 2026
“These are my week nine power rankings brought to you by SoFi. Back on the list, I'm putting the Detroit Lions on this list... the Pittsburgh Steelers are making their debut in week nine at number nine... Number eight, up one spot are the Bengals... Number seven, up three spots are the Broncos... I keep the Chiefs right there at six... Up two spots are your Patriots... Up four spots are the Jacksonville Jaguars... Number three. Down one spot on their bye week. I'm putting the Niners here... The Bills... I've knocked them down one... which is why I'm putting the Bears atop my power rankings.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksJacksonville JaguarsNov 4, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
“Out of anybody in first place in their division, I think you could safely say this this is the one that can start thinking about printing a playoff ticket.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksKansas City ChiefsNov 4, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Broncos
“But I think this game goes to Arrowhead. The Chiefs win, and the Chiefs damn near one in Denver too.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Jordan FooteGame Outcome Picks · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 100Foote expects the Chiefs to rebound at home against the Jets, arguing Geno Smith can't keep pace with Patrick Mahomes and that only turnovers or penalties would keep the game close.
- Tyler BrownGame Outcome Picks · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 100Brown thinks the Jets will hang around for a while but that the more talented Chiefs will ultimately handle the game at home.
- Pete PriscoScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsClose · 62Prisco gives score predictions for every Week 9 NFL game, picking the Bengals to rout the Falcons in Madrid, the Cowboys to rebound at Indianapolis, and the Jaguars to win in Baltimore without Lamar Jackson.
- Doug JoubertScore Predictions · Cleveland BrownsMiss · 26Joubert picks the Browns to win 28-17, saying the Saints haven't improved over the first half of the season despite Cleveland starting Shedeur Sanders.
- Eric ManginiGame Outcome Picks · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 100Mangini picked New England to beat Green Bay by more than a field goal, flagged Tampa Bay as his upset alert over Chicago, expects Kansas City to handle the Jets, took Buffalo over Minnesota, backed Cincinnati over Atlanta in Madrid, and updated his Super Bowl to Rams–Bengals.
- Danny ParkinsGame Outcome Picks · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 100Parkins named the seven AFC teams he believes are already set as the playoff field, expects Chicago, Buffalo and Kansas City to win this week, took Green Bay over New England and Atlanta over Cincinnati outright, and kept Bills–Bears as his Super Bowl matchup with the Giants still winning the NFC East.
More depth chart calls
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Jeremy BrenerDepth Chart Calls · Jalen MilroeMiss · 0Brener suggests Seattle may turn to rookie-contract quarterback Jalen Milroe for his first career start in Week 9 against the Cardinals, with Sam Darnold ruled out and Drew Lock dealing with an elbow injury.
- Nic BodifordDepth Chart Calls · Joe FagnanoHit · 100Previewing Week 9 running game matchups, Bodiford expects Jacksonville to win lopsidedly over a depleted Baltimore team, with Bhayshul Tuten sitting out and Chris Rodriguez taking over as lead back, while Joe Fagnano starts at quarterback for the Ravens. He also views Broncos rookie Jonah Coleman as an RB2 going forward.
- Garrett PodellDepth Chart Calls · Carson BeckMiss · 0Podell argues the Cardinals have maxed out with Jacoby Brissett and that rookie Carson Beck should be ramped up to replace him as starter, targeting Week 8 at Dallas for Beck's regular-season debut.
- Jacob HerlinDepth Chart Calls · J.J. McCarthyHit · 100Herlin published Week 7 fantasy D/ST rankings with projections for 28 team defenses, led by Houston, Minnesota and Cleveland. He also expects Cleveland to post a fourth straight top-10 fantasy defense result, and predicts Jalon Daniels starts another week for Tampa Bay while J.J. McCarthy takes over as the Giants' starter.
- Donnie DruinDepth Chart Calls · Jacoby BrissettHit · 100Following the Cardinals' decision not to make staff or lineup changes, Druin states that Jacoby Brissett will remain Arizona's starting quarterback for another week, with rookie Carson Beck staying behind him.
- Jordan DajaniDepth Chart Calls · Drew KendallMiss · 0Dajani expects Cam Jurgens to move back to center as the Ravens' starter after the trade, and projects a rebuilt Eagles offensive line for Week 5 with Jordan Mailata, Willie Lampkin, Drew Kendall, Tyler Steen and Markel Bell starting from left tackle to right tackle.