Richard Sherman· Sep 17, 2026
Sherman ran through the entire Week 2 slate with winners and several exact final scores, picking Seattle, San Francisco, Buffalo, Houston, Chicago, New England, Jacksonville, Dallas, Kansas City, the Rams, Green Bay, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, Las Vegas and Carolina. He also called Fred Warner the league's best middle linebacker and floated Parker Washington as a top-five receiver.
“I got the Seahawks winning this game.”
said on air or in an interview · The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast) · read the original →
18 checkable claims — 10 game outcome picks, 6 score predictions and 2 positional finishes — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 18 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
16 of 18 have settled so far, averaging 72 out of 100, against 42.1 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Of the 2 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 1 and below it on 1.
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Who this take is about
The games in this take
- Lions at Bills 21 calls
- Browns at Buccaneers 10 calls
- Vikings at Bears 20 calls
- Eagles at Titans 35 calls
- Packers at Jets 12 calls
- Steelers at Patriots 20 calls
- Saints at Ravens 15 calls
- Panthers at Falcons 17 calls
- Bengals at Texans 26 calls
- Raiders at Chargers 9 calls
- Jaguars at Broncos 38 calls
- Dolphins at 49ers 14 calls
- Commanders at Cowboys 15 calls
- Seahawks at Cardinals 13 calls
- Colts at Chiefs 17 calls
- Giants at Rams 31 calls
18 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.
- Game Outcome PicksLos Angeles RamsSep 17, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to beat New York Giants
“I think the Rams are going to win this one.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- LAR
- score:
- 6-28
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- LAR
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- LAR
- difficulty:
- 1.94
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 17
- Score PredictionsChicago BearsSep 17, 2026
Chicago Bears 32 — Minnesota Vikings 19
“I got the Bears winning this game 32-19.”
Miss · 33Scored 33.33a naive guess scored 34.49-2.24 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 9-3
- skill:
- -2.24
- they picked:
- CHI
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 33.33
- baseline:
- 34.49
- difficulty:
- 1.94
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 6
- weeks left when called:
- 17
- naive home margin:
- -0.52
- predicted margin:
- 13
- Score PredictionsSan Francisco 49ersSep 17, 2026
San Francisco 49ers 31 — Miami Dolphins 10
“I got the San Francisco 49ers winning this game. They're going to score at least 30, so 31-10.”
Hit · 98Scored 97.62a naive guess scored 50+92.38 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 13-35
- skill:
- 92.38
- they picked:
- SF
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 97.62
- baseline:
- 50
- difficulty:
- 1.94
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 22
- weeks left when called:
- 17
- naive home margin:
- -0.52
- predicted margin:
- 21
- Game Outcome PicksPhiladelphia EaglesSep 17, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles to beat Tennessee Titans
“Richard's got the Philadelphia Eagles easily over the Tennessee Titans.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+194 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- PHI
- score:
- 24-20
- skill:
- 194
- they picked:
- PHI
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- TEN
- difficulty:
- 1.94
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 17
- Game Outcome PicksDallas CowboysSep 17, 2026
Dallas Cowboys to beat Washington Commanders
“I'm going to go with the Dallas Cowboys. Because they're the more talented. They're the better team.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- DAL
- score:
- 20-37
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- DAL
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- DAL
- difficulty:
- 1.94
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 17
- Score PredictionsHouston TexansSep 17, 2026
Houston Texans 24 — Cincinnati Bengals 17
“I got the Houston Texans winning this game 24-17.”
Miss · 33Scored 33.33a naive guess scored 15.44+34.72 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 20-6
- skill:
- 34.72
- they picked:
- HOU
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 33.33
- baseline:
- 15.44
- difficulty:
- 1.94
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 14
- weeks left when called:
- 17
- naive home margin:
- -0.52
- predicted margin:
- 7
- Game Outcome PicksLas Vegas RaidersSep 17, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders to beat LA Chargers
“I got the Raiders winning this. The Chargers didn't show me anything that I needed to see.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+194 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- LV
- score:
- 26-14
- skill:
- 194
- they picked:
- LV
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- LAC
- difficulty:
- 1.94
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 17
- Game Outcome PicksBaltimore RavensSep 17, 2026
Baltimore Ravens to beat New Orleans Saints
“I don't think they're beating the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry this week.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- NO
- score:
- 24-17
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- BAL
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- BAL
- difficulty:
- 1.94
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 17
- Game Outcome PicksTampa Bay BuccaneersSep 17, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to beat Cleveland Browns
“Cleveland Browns against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Does this even warrant anything more than a Bucs? / Tampa Bay Buccaneers.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- CLE
- score:
- 23-19
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- TB
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- TB
- difficulty:
- 1.94
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 17
- Score PredictionsKansas City ChiefsSep 17, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs 28 — Indianapolis Colts 13
“I see the final score in this game being Kansas City Chiefs 28, Indianapolis Colts, 13. (earlier he said 28-14)”
Close · 71Scored 71.43a naive guess scored 91.63-39.19 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 30-33
- skill:
- -39.19
- they picked:
- KC
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 71.43
- baseline:
- 91.63
- difficulty:
- 1.94
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 17
- naive home margin:
- -0.52
- predicted margin:
- 15
- Game Outcome PicksGreen Bay PackersSep 17, 2026
Green Bay Packers to beat New York Jets
“I do. I expect them to win, but I'm rooting for Geno... I'm not sure they have enough to stop Jordan Love and this Packers offense.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+194 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- GB
- score:
- 20-17
- skill:
- 194
- they picked:
- GB
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- NYJ
- difficulty:
- 1.94
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 17
- Score PredictionsSeattle SeahawksSep 17, 2026
Seattle Seahawks 24 — Arizona Cardinals 13
“I got the Seahawks winning this game. And I got them winning not easily, but comfortably... by at least seven... I have the final score... 24 to 13.”
Close · 69Scored 69.05a naive guess scored 0+133.95 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 31-7
- skill:
- 133.95
- they picked:
- SEA
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 69.05
- baseline:
- 0
- difficulty:
- 1.94
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 24
- weeks left when called:
- 17
- naive home margin:
- -0.52
- predicted margin:
- 11
- Game Outcome PicksNew England PatriotsSep 17, 2026
New England Patriots to beat Pittsburgh Steelers
“I know New England's the favorite... So... I... See you in New England. I got New England.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- NE
- score:
- 3-20
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- NE
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- NE
- difficulty:
- 1.94
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 17
- Score PredictionsJacksonville JaguarsSep 17, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars 24 — Denver Broncos 16
“I got the Jacksonville Jaguars coming into Denver, going into Mile High, and coming out with a win 24-16.”
Close · 48Scored 47.62a naive guess scored 82.1-66.9 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 13-20
- skill:
- -66.9
- they picked:
- JAX
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 47.62
- baseline:
- 82.1
- difficulty:
- 1.94
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 7
- weeks left when called:
- 17
- naive home margin:
- -0.52
- predicted margin:
- 8
- Game Outcome PicksCarolina PanthersSep 17, 2026
Carolina Panthers to beat Atlanta Falcons
“I got the Carolina Panthers winning that game.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+194 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- CAR
- score:
- 34-3
- skill:
- 194
- they picked:
- CAR
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- ATL
- difficulty:
- 1.94
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 17
- Game Outcome PicksBuffalo BillsSep 17, 2026
Buffalo Bills to beat Detroit Lions
“I got the Buffalo Bills in this one. I'm sorry, Detroit.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- BUF
- score:
- 31-41
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- BUF
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- BUF
- difficulty:
- 1.94
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 17
Parker Washington to finish top 5 at his position, by receiving yards
“Parker Washington looks like he's going to have a case to be top five receiver in the National Football League if they keep feeding him the ball.”
Too vague to check — we could not tell what would count as right.
Fred Warner to finish top 1 at his position, by sacks
“And he's the best middle linebacker in the National Football League, and it's not particularly close.”
Too vague to check — we could not tell what would count as right.
What others said about the same people
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 100Simms 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 · Seattle SeahawksMiss · 0Rogers 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.
- Chris LongGame Outcome Picks · Los Angeles RamsMiss · 0Long liked the Rams over the Broncos on Sunday night even without Puka Nacua, and expected the Bills to beat the winless Chargers in Buffalo. He also backed the Bengals over the Steelers, expected an angry Detroit team to handle the Jets, and still thought both the Lions and Vikings could win the NFC North.
- Steven RuizGame Outcome Picks · Las Vegas RaidersHit · 100Previewing Week 3, Ruiz picked the Ravens to beat the Cowboys in Brazil, Jacksonville over New England in a low-scoring game, an upset by the Broncos over the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears, the Lions over the Jets, and his Hail Mary that Houston beats Indianapolis by two touchdowns.
- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · Baltimore RavensHit · 100Tice matched his guest on every Week 3 game, picking the Ravens over the Cowboys, the Jaguars over the Patriots in a close game, the Broncos to upset the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears and the Lions over the Jets.
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Green Bay PackersMiss · 10Simms picked the Packers to beat the Falcons in the Thursday night game by a low score, expecting a defensive struggle.
More game outcome picks
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- 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.
- Chris LongGame Outcome Picks · Cincinnati BengalsMiss · 0Long liked the Rams over the Broncos on Sunday night even without Puka Nacua, and expected the Bills to beat the winless Chargers in Buffalo. He also backed the Bengals over the Steelers, expected an angry Detroit team to handle the Jets, and still thought both the Lions and Vikings could win the NFC North.
- Steven RuizGame Outcome Picks · Denver BroncosHit · 100Previewing Week 3, Ruiz picked the Ravens to beat the Cowboys in Brazil, Jacksonville over New England in a low-scoring game, an upset by the Broncos over the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears, the Lions over the Jets, and his Hail Mary that Houston beats Indianapolis by two touchdowns.
- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · Detroit LionsHit · 100Tice matched his guest on every Week 3 game, picking the Ravens over the Cowboys, the Jaguars over the Patriots in a close game, the Broncos to upset the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears and the Lions over the Jets.
- 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.
- Matt HarmonGame Outcome Picks · Cincinnati BengalsHit · 100Harmon picked the Bengals to beat the Texans in Week 2, expecting Nico Collins to miss the game with a hamstring injury, and also predicted the Titans would be shut out by the Eagles. He took the Rams over the Giants, the Bears over the Vikings, and the Jaguars at Denver.