Pat Fitzmaurice· Oct 17, 2026
He predicted the Raiders would lose their third straight game to Buffalo in Week 6 and then turn to Fernando Mendoza as starting quarterback the following week, and said Rashee Rice will not play for the Chiefs this week.
“I think the Raiders are going to make the move after they lose their third straight this week against Buffalo.”
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3 checkable claims — 1 availability call, 1 depth chart call and 1 game outcome pick — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 5 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
1 of 3 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 0 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
Fernando Mendoza · 2026 season43 calls from 33 pundits between 1 and 3. Pat Fitzmaurice said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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The game in this take
- Bills at Raiders 23 calls
3 checkable claims in this take
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- Game Outcome PicksBuffalo BillsOct 17, 2026
Buffalo Bills to beat Raiders
“I think the Raiders are going to make the move after they lose their third straight this week against Buffalo.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+172 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- BUF
- score:
- 33-30
- skill:
- 172
- they picked:
- BUF
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- LV
- difficulty:
- 1.72
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 13
Closing line (Oct 18): Bills by 5.5 · favorite pick, Bills about 2 in 3 (68%).
Fernando Mendoza to be 1st on the depth chart
“it's when Fernando Mendoza makes his first starts for the Raiders at home against the Rams”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Availability CallsRashee RiceKansas City ChiefsOct 17, 2026
“I don't think Rasheed Rice is going to play because when you come off a bye and are not practicing on a Wednesday or a Thursday... (Week 6, Chargers at Chiefs)”
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.
- 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.
- Nick WrightGame Outcome Picks · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 100Wright argued the Jaguars are the AFC's most complete team, calling them the considerable favorite for the No. 1 seed and the only club essentially locked into the playoffs. He also picked Tampa Bay to upset Chicago, had Kansas City sweeping its next three games, liked New England over Green Bay by about a field goal, and updated his Super Bowl matchup to Chiefs–49ers.
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.
- Michael MooreDepth Chart Calls · Shedeur SandersHit · 100In a Week 9 injury roundup, Moore forecast which banged-up fantasy contributors would play or sit: Deshaun Watson, Garrett Wilson, David Montgomery, Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, TreVeyon Henderson and Terrance Ferguson are expected out, while Travis Kelce, Saquon Barkley, Michael Wilson, Christian Watson and Emeka Egbuka should play. He also expects Shedeur Sanders and Drew Lock to start at quarterback.
- Zachary PerelesDepth Chart Calls · Shedeur SandersHit · 100Pereles writes that if Deshaun Watson can't clear concussion protocol in time, the Browns would likely turn to second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders to start Week 9 against the Saints.
- 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.