Richard Sherman· Oct 21, 2026

Sherman went through the full Week 7 slate with scores, picking the 49ers, Seahawks, Packers, Bears, Rams, Vikings, Steelers, Panthers, Texans, Jets, Browns, Broncos and Eagles, and gave a top-five power ranking led by San Francisco.

“I got the Seattle Seahawks winning this one, Mitchell, in a bit of a shootout.”

said on air or in an interview · The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast) · read the original →

16 checkable claims — 11 score predictions, 3 game outcome picks, 1 depth chart call and 1 power ranking — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.

It names 16 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

14 of 16 have settled so far, averaging 55.8 out of 100, against 38.3 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.

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Score Predictions Philadelphia EaglesOct 21, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles 20 — Dallas Cowboys 17
“Give me Philly in this one by three. Give me Philly 20 to 17.”
Miss · 17Scored 16.67a naive guess scored 8.32+13.94 skill
How this was scored
score:
38-21
skill:
13.94
they picked:
PHI
season:
2026
accuracy:
16.67
baseline:
8.32
difficulty:
1.67
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
17
weeks left when called:
12
naive home margin:
−0.5
predicted margin:
3
Closing line (Oct 26): Cowboys by 4.5, total 43.5 · this 20–17 calls a Eagles win (by 3; the line gave the Eagles about 1 in 3 (34%)) and fewer points (37).
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Game Outcome Picks Los Angeles RamsOct 21, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to beat Raiders
“I know you got the upset, but I think the Rams find a way to get back on track in this game. Matthew Safford, Sean McVay, right the ship, get to 3-4.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+167 skill
How this was scored
won:
LAR
score:
35-21
skill:
167
they picked:
LAR
season:
2026
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
the naive pick:
LV
difficulty:
1.67
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
12
Closing line (Oct 25): Rams by 3.5 · favorite pick, Rams 62%.
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Score Predictions Seattle SeahawksOct 21, 2026
Seattle Seahawks 30 — Kansas City Chiefs 27
“I got this one, 30-27, Seattle Seahawks winning at Lumen Field and getting back the respect they deserve as the reigning Super Bowl champs.”
Close · 67Scored 66.67a naive guess scored 58.69+13.32 skill
How this was scored
score:
3-20
skill:
13.32
they picked:
SEA
season:
2026
accuracy:
66.67
baseline:
58.69
difficulty:
1.67
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
17
weeks left when called:
12
naive home margin:
−0.35
predicted margin:
3
Closing line (Oct 25): Seahawks by 3, total 43.5 · this 30–27 calls the line’s margin (Seahawks by 3) and more points (57).
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Score Predictions Denver BroncosOct 21, 2026
Denver Broncos 19 — Arizona Cardinals 12
“Give me Denver in this one by a touchdown. We'll call it 19-12.”
Hit · 83Scored 83.33a naive guess scored 15.84+112.72 skill
How this was scored
score:
30-16
skill:
112.72
they picked:
DEN
season:
2026
accuracy:
83.33
baseline:
15.84
difficulty:
1.67
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
14
weeks left when called:
12
naive home margin:
−0.35
predicted margin:
7
Closing line (Oct 25): Broncos by 4.5, total 44.5 · this 19–12 calls a bigger Broncos win (by 7) and fewer points (31).
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Score Predictions Green Bay PackersOct 21, 2026
Green Bay Packers 23 — Detroit Lions 20
“I got Green Bay, Mitchell. I'm sorry. I got Green Bay 23-20.”
Close · 50Scored 50a naive guess scored 92.03-70.18 skill
How this was scored
score:
17-20
skill:
−70.18
they picked:
GB
season:
2026
accuracy:
50
baseline:
92.03
difficulty:
1.67
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
3
weeks left when called:
12
naive home margin:
−0.35
predicted margin:
3
Closing line (Oct 25): Lions by 3.5, total 55.5 · this 23–20 calls a Packers win (by 3; the line gave the Packers 37%) and fewer points (43).
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Score Predictions Houston TexansOct 21, 2026
Houston Texans 28 — New York Giants 17
“But I got the Houston Texans in this one. Give me the Houston Texans winning this one 28-17.”
Miss · 38Scored 38.1a naive guess scored 35.04+5.11 skill
How this was scored
score:
27-21
skill:
5.11
they picked:
HOU
season:
2026
accuracy:
38.1
baseline:
35.04
difficulty:
1.67
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
6
weeks left when called:
12
naive home margin:
−0.28
predicted margin:
11
Closing line (Oct 25): Texans by 10, total 42.5 · this 28–17 calls a bigger Texans win (by 11) and more points (45).
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Score Predictions Carolina PanthersOct 21, 2026
Carolina Panthers 27 — Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13
“But give me Carolina 27 to 13.”
Miss · 12Scored 11.9a naive guess scored 0+19.88 skill
How this was scored
score:
43-13
skill:
19.88
they picked:
CAR
season:
2026
accuracy:
11.9
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1.67
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
30
weeks left when called:
12
naive home margin:
−0.28
predicted margin:
14
Closing line (Oct 25): Panthers by 3, total 44.5 · this 27–13 calls a bigger Panthers win (by 14) and fewer points (40).
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Game Outcome Picks New York JetsOct 21, 2026
New York Jets to beat Miami Dolphins
“Yeah, I think the New York Jets get another win... I expect New York to walk away with a win, Miami to go to 0-6”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
How this was scored
won:
MIA
score:
28-25
skill:
0
they picked:
NYJ
season:
2026
accuracy:
0
baseline:
0
the naive pick:
NYJ
difficulty:
1.67
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
12
Closing line (Oct 25): Jets by 3.5 · favorite pick, Jets about 2 in 3 (66%).
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Game Outcome Picks Baltimore RavensOct 21, 2026
Baltimore Ravens to beat Cincinnati
“If Lamar Jackson plays, I think Baltimore wins this game. If he doesn't, I think Cincinnati walks away with the win... If he's playing, give me Baltimore.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
How this was scored
won:
CIN
score:
35-13
skill:
0
they picked:
BAL
season:
2026
accuracy:
0
baseline:
0
the naive pick:
BAL
difficulty:
1.67
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
12
Closing line (Oct 25): Bengals by 3 · underdog pick, Ravens 41%.
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Score Predictions Pittsburgh SteelersOct 21, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers 24 — New Orleans Saints 14
“Give me Pittsburgh in this game, 24-14.”
Hit · 90Scored 90.48a naive guess scored 35.04+92.58 skill
How this was scored
score:
16-10
skill:
92.58
they picked:
PIT
season:
2026
accuracy:
90.48
baseline:
35.04
difficulty:
1.67
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
6
weeks left when called:
12
naive home margin:
−0.28
predicted margin:
10
Closing line (Oct 25): Steelers by 3, total 43.5 · this 24–14 calls a bigger Steelers win (by 10) and fewer points (38).
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Score Predictions Cleveland BrownsOct 21, 2026
Cleveland Browns 15 — Tennessee 9
“Give me Cleveland in a low-scoring defensive battle. Cleveland 15-9.”
Hit · 93Scored 92.86a naive guess scored 42.18+84.63 skill
How this was scored
score:
27-24
skill:
84.63
they picked:
CLE
season:
2026
accuracy:
92.86
baseline:
42.18
difficulty:
1.67
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
3
weeks left when called:
12
naive home margin:
−0.28
predicted margin:
6
Closing line (Oct 25): Browns by 1.5, total 36.5 · this 15–9 calls a bigger Browns win (by 6) and fewer points (24).
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Score Predictions Minnesota VikingsOct 21, 2026
Minnesota Vikings 21 — Indianapolis Colts 10
“Give me Minnesota in this one... But I got Minnesota 21-10.”
Hit · 88Scored 88.1a naive guess scored 85.04+5.11 skill
How this was scored
score:
10-16
skill:
5.11
they picked:
MIN
season:
2026
accuracy:
88.1
baseline:
85.04
difficulty:
1.67
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
6
weeks left when called:
12
naive home margin:
−0.28
predicted margin:
11
Closing line (Oct 25): Vikings by 6.5, total 41.5 · this 21–10 calls a bigger Vikings win (by 11) and fewer points (31).
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Score Predictions San Francisco 49ersOct 21, 2026
San Francisco 49ers 24 — Atlanta Falcons 17
“I think they win this game by at least seven points. I got them at 24-17.”
Close · 45Scored 45.24a naive guess scored 77.89-54.54 skill
How this was scored
score:
20-29
skill:
−54.54
they picked:
SF
season:
2026
accuracy:
45.24
baseline:
77.89
difficulty:
1.67
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
9
weeks left when called:
12
naive home margin:
−0.28
predicted margin:
7
Closing line (Oct 25): 49ers by 2.5, total 49.5 · this 24–17 calls a bigger 49ers win (by 7) and fewer points (41).
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Score Predictions Chicago BearsOct 21, 2026
Chicago Bears 27 — New England Patriots 20
“Give me Chicago in this one in a 24, give me 27 to 20 ball game.”
Hit · 98Scored 97.62a naive guess scored 86.37+18.78 skill
How this was scored
score:
24-30
skill:
18.78
they picked:
CHI
season:
2026
accuracy:
97.62
baseline:
86.37
difficulty:
1.67
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
6
weeks left when called:
12
naive home margin:
0.28
predicted margin:
7
Closing line (Oct 22): Bears by 3, total 50.5 · this 27–20 calls a bigger Bears win (by 7) and fewer points (47).
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Depth Chart Calls J.J. McCarthy New York GiantsOct 21, 2026
J.J. McCarthy to be 1st on the depth chart
“they can get after J.J. McCarthy, who I think is going to start this game. I think they start J.J. McCarthy. I think he played too well in the fourth quarter not to start him.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Power RankingsOct 21, 2026
“San Francisco 49ers, number one... the Kansas City Chiefs... Number three, the Buffalo Bills... Number four, the Minnesota Vikings... Give me the Bears at five.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Bill HuberGame Outcome Picks · Green Bay PackersHit · 100
Huber argues Green Bay has no excuses left and will beat New England in Foxborough, and expects Christian Watson to play despite his rib injury. He also sketches the projected interior offensive line, with John Williams at center and Laken Tomlinson at right guard.
Jeremy BrenerScore Predictions · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100
Brener picked the Seahawks to beat the Cardinals in Week 9 by a multi-score margin, giving a final score of 27-13, and expressed confidence Seattle would be fine with Drew Lock starting at quarterback.
Albert BreerGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100
Breer picks the Seahawks to beat the Cardinals in their Week 9 NFC West matchup.
Tyler SullivanGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100
Sullivan picks the Seahawks to win in Week 9.
Dave RichardGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100
Richard picks the Seahawks over the Cardinals.

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Grant ChachereScore Predictions · New Orleans SaintsClose · 69
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Jake ArthurScore Predictions · Dallas CowboysHit · 93
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