Chris Brockman· Sep 14, 2026
Brockman argued the Giants, led by Jackson Dart, are the best team in the NFC East; that the top three in MVP voting will be Trevor Lawrence, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson in some order; that Carson Wentz should be Minnesota's QB1 going forward; and he restated his preseason pick of the Chargers to win their division.
“The top three in MVP voting this year will be Trevor Lawrence, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson in some order.”
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6 checkable claims — 3 award picks, 2 division winners and 1 depth chart call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 7 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room.
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Carson Wentz · 2026 season13 calls from 11 pundits between 1 and 2. Chris Brockman said 1. the room's median is 2. not settled yet
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6 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.
- Depth Chart CallsCarson WentzMinnesota VikingsSep 14, 2026
Carson Wentz to be 1st on the depth chart
“Carson Wentz led an epic Vikings comeback, and he should be the Vikings QB one moving forward.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksJosh AllenSep 14, 2026
Josh Allen to win Top three in MVP voting
“The top three in MVP voting this year will be Trevor Lawrence, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson in some order.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Division WinnersLos Angeles ChargersSep 14, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers to win the division
“I had the... Like, again, had the Chargers winning the division.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksLamar JacksonSep 14, 2026
Lamar Jackson to win Top three in MVP voting
“The top three in MVP voting this year will be Trevor Lawrence, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson in some order.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Division WinnersNew York GiantsSep 14, 2026
New York Giants to win the division
“The Giants are the best team in the NFC East and legit NFC contenders.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksTrevor LawrenceSep 14, 2026
Trevor Lawrence to win Top three in MVP voting
“The top three in MVP voting this year will be Trevor Lawrence, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson in some order.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Minnesota VikingsHit · 90Simms 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 · New York GiantsHit · 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.
- Sam MonsonGame Outcome Picks · Minnesota VikingsHit · 100Monson picked the Chargers to beat the Bills outright (jokingly crediting Buffalo's gray 'Nickel City' jerseys), took the Vikings to win outright in Tampa, and said Seattle would destroy Washington. He also reiterated his Super Bowl pick of Denver over the Rams, called the Dolphins destined for the No. 1 overall pick, and said the Saints are a worst-to-first candidate in the NFC South.
- Carter BahnsRoster Spot Calls · Jeshaun JonesMiss · 0A CBS Sports piece expects suspended Vikings receiver Jeshaun Jones to lose his roster battle and be cut by the Aug. 30 deadline, given Minnesota's established receiver group.
- Adam CarlsonTrade and Signing Calls · J.J. McCarthyHit · 100Carlson names three Vikings he expects could be traded before the end of September: quarterback J.J. McCarthy, wide receiver Jordan Addison and linebacker Ivan Pace.
- Greg AumanTrade and Signing Calls · J.J. McCarthyHit · 100Auman argues no quarterback is likely to replicate Sam Darnold's turnaround this season, but names five candidates. He expects Miami to hold a very high pick in the 2027 draft, and thinks J.J. McCarthy will eventually be traded for a late-round pick or cut by the Vikings.
More award picks
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Gregg RosenthalAward Picks · Tristan WirfsMiss · 0Rosenthal picked Patrick Mahomes for MVP, Micah Parsons for Defensive Player of the Year, Jahmyr Gibbs for Offensive Player of the Year, Aaron Glenn for Coach of the Year, Travis Hunter for both Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year, Bill Callahan for Assistant Coach of the Year and Tristan Wirfs for Protector of the Year. He also made depth-chart calls on Adam Thielen and Jalen Coker.
- Jourdan RodrigueAward Picks · Penei SewellMiss · 0Rodrigue picked Patrick Mahomes for MVP, Jared Verse for Defensive Player of the Year, Ja'Marr Chase for Offensive Player of the Year, Mike Vrabel for Coach of the Year, TreVeyon Henderson for Offensive Rookie of the Year and Abdul Carter for Defensive Rookie of the Year, with Jesse Minter for Assistant Coach of the Year and Penei Sewell for Protector of the Year.
- Brandon SneideAward Picks · Drake MayeMiss · 0Snyder picks the Seahawks to beat the Patriots 31-23 in Super Bowl 60, believing Seattle pulls away late, and says Drake Maye will finish second in MVP voting behind Matthew Stafford.
- Nick WrightAward Picks · Rashid ShaheedMiss · 0Nick picked Seattle to win the Super Bowl 27-17, citing Seattle's defense, coaching against young quarterbacks and schedule strength, and named Rasheed Shaheed as his dark horse Super Bowl MVP.
- Chris BroussardAward Picks · Cooper KuppMiss · 0Broussard picked New England to beat Seattle 24-21, with Drake May winning Super Bowl MVP, and named Cooper Kupp as his dark horse MVP.
- Eric ManginiAward Picks · Drake MayeMiss · 0Mangini picked the Patriots 23-20 with Drake May as Super Bowl MVP, and earlier named Kayshon Boutte ("Kaeshawn Booty") as his dark horse MVP.