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Jeremy Brener· Nov 8, 2026

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.

“I'm expecting a multi-score victory for Seattle.”

published in writing · Sports Illustrated · read the original →

3 checkable claims — 1 depth chart call, 1 game outcome pick and 1 score prediction — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.

It names 2 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

2 of 3 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 83.5 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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Drew Lock · 2026 season

18 calls from 16 pundits between 1 and 2. Jeremy Brener said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet

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  • Score PredictionsSeattle SeahawksNov 8, 2026

    Seattle Seahawks 27 — Cardinals 13

    “Seahawks 27, Cardinals 13”

    Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 66.97+51.53 skill
    How this was scored
    score:
    3-17
    skill:
    51.53
    they picked:
    SEA
    season:
    2026
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    66.97
    difficulty:
    1.56
    weeks in the season:
    18
    actual margin:
    14
    weeks left when called:
    10
    naive home margin:
    0.13
    predicted margin:
    14

    Closing line (Nov 8): Seahawks by 8.5, total 39.5 · this 27–13 calls a bigger Seahawks win (by 14) and more points (40).

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  • Game Outcome PicksSeattle SeahawksNov 8, 2026

    Seattle Seahawks to beat Cardinals

    “I think the Seahawks should come out on top in this one. It may not be as dominant as the Week 2 contest, but I'm expecting a multi-score victory for Seattle.”

    Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
    How this was scored
    won:
    SEA
    score:
    3-17
    skill:
    0
    they picked:
    SEA
    season:
    2026
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    100
    the naive pick:
    SEA
    difficulty:
    1.56
    weeks in the season:
    18
    weeks left when called:
    10

    Closing line (Nov 8): Seahawks by 8.5 · favorite pick, Seahawks about 4 in 5 (79%).

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  • Depth Chart CallsDrew LockSeattle SeahawksNov 8, 2026

    Drew Lock to be 1st on the depth chart

    “How do you think the Seahawks will fare with Drew Lock at quarterback? ... it does give me confidence that the Seahawks will be in good hands in Week 9.”

    Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.

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