Chris Brockman· Mar 16, 2026
Brockman predicts the Panthers repeat as NFC South champions, Jacksonville wins the AFC South, the Titans surprise people, the Dolphins sneak into the playoffs as the AFC East's second team while the Patriots win around 10 games, Justin Jefferson wins the receiving triple crown, and Tua starts all 17 games for Atlanta.
“Justin Jefferson is gonna remind everyone he's that dude. He's gonna win the receiving Triple Crown next year.”
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9 checkable claims — 3 positional finishes, 2 division winners, 1 depth chart call, 1 playoff pick, 1 season win total and 1 surprise team call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 9 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 3 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
Where this call stands in the room
Tua Tagovailoa · 2026 season12 calls from 11 pundits between 1 and 2. Chris Brockman said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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Who this take is about
9 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.
Justin Jefferson to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving yards
“He's gonna win the receiving Triple Crown next year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Justin Jefferson to finish top 1 at his position, by receptions
“Justin Jefferson is gonna remind everyone he's that dude. He's gonna win the receiving Triple Crown next year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Division WinnersCarolina PanthersMar 16, 2026
Carolina Panthers to win the division
“Love what the Carolina Panthers did. Yeah. They're gonna win the South next year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsTua TagovailoaAtlanta FalconsMar 16, 2026
Tua Tagovailoa to be 1st on the depth chart
“I think he's gonna be the starter for all 17. Oh. Two is gonna be the starting quarterback all year”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksMiami DolphinsMar 16, 2026
Miami Dolphins to make the playoffs
“So the Dolphins, I think, could be maybe the second playoff team in that division, go on the road somewhere.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Division WinnersJacksonville JaguarsMar 16, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars to win the division
“AFC South. Alright. Alright. Jacksonville wins that division. They are meeting their potential finally.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Surprise Team CallsTennessee TitansMar 16, 2026
Tennessee Titans to beat expectations
“Titans are sneaky. Tight Titans are gonna shock some people. ... they have a chance to be this year's commanders or patriots.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Season Win TotalsNew England PatriotsMar 16, 2026
New England Patriots to finish with 10 wins
“Patriots have this first place schedule extremely difficult. Knock they're not gonna win 14 games. Let's let's just be honest about it. Maybe maybe 10.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Justin Jefferson to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving tds
“He's gonna win the receiving Triple Crown next year. ... I'm the best receiver in the NFL.”
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 · Carolina PanthersMiss · 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.
- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · Jacksonville JaguarsHit · 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.
- Steven RuizGame Outcome Picks · Jacksonville JaguarsHit · 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.
- 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.
- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · New England PatriotsHit · 100Tice picked the Bengals over the Texans in a low-scoring game, the Jaguars at Denver, the Bears over the Vikings, the Patriots over the Steelers and the Rams to edge the Giants, and his Hail Mary was the Cowboys scoring 40 on Washington. He also floated Abdul Carter as a possible All-Pro.
More positional finishes
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Rich HribarPositional Finishes · Matthew StaffordHit · 100Hribar published his 2023 fantasy football quarterback tiers, ordering 41 quarterbacks into eight tiers that reflect how he prioritizes drafting the position, with Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes in the top tier as the trio most likely to finish as the overall QB1.
- Ryan TracyPositional Finishes · Bryan CookMiss · 0Tracy argues the Chiefs should address edge rusher and defensive tackle via the draft and use free agency on running back and wide receiver; he names Brian Robinson as his target, expects Kenneth Walker III to re-sign with Seattle, thinks Nick Bolton-style veterans like Jerry Tillery, Derek Nnadi and Mike Pennel shouldn't return, believes Bryan Cook is a top-10 safety the Chiefs can't afford, and predicts a quarterback (Trinidad Chambliss) will rocket up boards so more than one QB goes in the top 10.
- Pat GustavsonPositional Finishes · Josh AllenMiss · 17Gustafson picks the Patriots, Bills, Seahawks and Bears in the divisional round with a Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl, predicts Mike Tomlin and Matt LaFleur stay, Aaron Rodgers returns to Pittsburgh, and lays out his own coaching landing spots.
- Rich EisenPositional Finishes · George PickensHit · 100Eisen called the Rams-winning-it-all take an overreaction but expects Los Angeles to win the NFC West, said he doesn't see how Myles Garrett fails to win Defensive Player of the Year, and called George Pickens perhaps the third-best receiver in the NFL this season.
- Rich EisenPositional Finishes · Puka NacuaHit · 92Eisen defended his preseason call of the Packers reaching the Super Bowl, said the Chiefs will win the AFC West, called the Ravens the favorites in the AFC North, said the Colts are a playoff team, expected Denver to handle Cincinnati and the Giants to beat the winless Saints, and endorsed Puka Nacua as the league's best receiver.
- Ndamukong SuhPositional Finishes · Nnamdi MadubuikeMiss · 0Asked who is the best at his position in the league today, Suh named Justin Madubuike, saying Jalen Carter is still too raw.