Derek Brown· Oct 9, 2026
Brown picked the Browns to beat the Jets and the Bears to beat the Packers, forecast a 31-28 Bills win over the Rams on Monday night, and made several Week 5 availability calls — doubting Tee Higgins, Lamar Jackson, Stefon Diggs and Terry McLaurin while expecting Ja'Marr Chase to play.
“31-28, Bills.”
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7 checkable claims — 5 availability calls, 1 game outcome pick and 1 score prediction — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 10 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
The games in this take
- Bears at Packers 40 calls
- Bills at Rams 29 calls
7 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.
- Score PredictionsBuffalo BillsOct 9, 2026
Buffalo Bills 31 — Rams 28
“31-28, Bills. I just think Josh Allen has one of those Josh Allen games”
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“So I think Jamar Chase probably plays, but we'll see. But I give him a coin flip. (Week 5)”
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“I don't think Stefan Diggs and Terry McCorm play. Neither one of them have practiced dealing with hamstring issues. (Week 5)”
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- Availability CallsStefon DiggsOct 9, 2026
“I don't think Stefan Diggs and Terry McCorm play. (Week 5)”
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- Game Outcome PicksChicago BearsOct 9, 2026
Chicago Bears to beat Packers
“I think the Bears win, but I do. I'm agreeing with it. See, like, I think it's a close game.”
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“I don't think Tee Higgins plays in this game because even with the side work, he's been listed as DMP for both days. (Week 5)”
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“I don't give Lamar any shot to play this week. I don't think he's playing at all. (Week 5)”
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More availability calls
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Chad JensenAvailability Calls · Ladd McConkeyPendingJensen expects Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey, listed as questionable with a foot injury after not practicing all week, to sit out Sunday's game against Denver.
- Patricia TrainaAvailability Calls · Jihad WardPendingWith Chauncey Golston placed on IR, Traina expects newly signed Jihad Ward to be active against Washington and absorb a significant defensive role in Golston's place.
- Donnie DruinAvailability Calls · Walter NolenPendingDruin reads the Cardinals' Saturday roster moves as an indication that defensive lineman Walter Nolen III, listed questionable with a calf injury, is expected to be available for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Lions, and that linebacker Karson Sharar should also be good to go.
- Bill HuberAvailability Calls · Mekhi BectonPendingHuber expects the Packers to beat the Bears on Sunday, projects Green Bay's offensive line starters with Becton inactive, and says Becton's Packers debut will be delayed another week. He also lays out Chicago's backfield pecking order with Monangai out.
- Blaine GrisakAvailability Calls · Aaron DonaldPendingGrisak suggests the Rams and Bills could meet in the Super Bowl, implying both reach the title game. Otherwise the piece is largely descriptive and quotes from coaches and players.
- Alain PoupartAvailability Calls · Caleb DouglasPendingPoupart predicts the Bengals beat the Dolphins 27-17 at Hard Rock Stadium in Week 5, arguing Miami's offense can't keep pace with Cincinnati if Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins play.