Adam Chudwin· Sep 4, 2026
In his annual game-by-game Bears prediction, Chudwin went through all 17 games and landed on a 12-5 season for Chicago.
“You've got them twelve and five.”
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18 checkable claims — 17 game outcome picks and 1 season win total — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 6 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
4 of 18 have settled so far, averaging 75 out of 100, against 25 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Of the 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the rest of the room.
Where this call stands in the room
Chicago Bears · 2026 season · wins10 calls from 8 pundits between 3 wins and 12 wins. Adam Chudwin said 12 wins. the room's median is 10 wins. not settled yet
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The games in this take
- Bears at Panthers 28 calls
- Vikings at Bears 20 calls
- Eagles at Bears 23 calls
- Bears at Packers 6 calls
- Patriots at Bears 3 calls
- Bears at Lions 3 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 PicksChicago BearsSep 4, 2026
Chicago Bears to beat Eagles
“Home on Monday night against the Eagles... We start three and o.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- CHI
- score:
- 7-27
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- CHI
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- CHI
- difficulty:
- 2
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- Game Outcome PicksChicago BearsSep 4, 2026
Chicago Bears to beat Vikings
“I don't trust Kyler Murray. I think the Bears step up in that game. We win our home opener.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- MIN
- score:
- 9-3
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- CHI
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- CHI
- difficulty:
- 2
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- Game Outcome PicksMinnesota VikingsSep 4, 2026
Minnesota Vikings to beat Bears
“And then at the Vikings? I think we end up losing that game.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- MIN
- score:
- 9-3
- skill:
- 200
- they picked:
- MIN
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- CHI
- difficulty:
- 2
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- Game Outcome PicksChicago BearsSep 4, 2026
Chicago Bears to beat Panthers
“What happens when they visit the Carolina Panthers to start the season... I think the Panthers will be good, but that's a win.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- CHI
- score:
- 59-37
- skill:
- 200
- they picked:
- CHI
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- CAR
- difficulty:
- 2
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- Game Outcome PicksSeattle SeahawksSep 4, 2026
Seattle Seahawks to beat Bears
“at the Seahawks on a Monday night. That's going to be a very difficult game... I still think we get the loss.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksChicago BearsSep 4, 2026
Chicago Bears to beat Jacksonville Jaguars
“Home for the Jacksonville Jaguars... they're gonna have to come into Chicago in cold weather. We get the win there.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksChicago BearsSep 4, 2026
Chicago Bears to beat Jets
“Bears hosting the Jets. I don't really need to say anything for that. Four and o”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksChicago BearsSep 4, 2026
Chicago Bears to beat Bucs
“Bucs at Bears. Baker, they're a good team... I think the Bears win that game.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Season Win TotalsChicago BearsSep 4, 2026
Chicago Bears to finish with 12 wins
“You've got them twelve and five. Exciting season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksChicago BearsSep 4, 2026
Chicago Bears to beat Saints
“off the bye, home for the Saints. I don't think the Saints are that good.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksChicago BearsSep 4, 2026
Chicago Bears to beat Falcons
“at the Falcons. I think that'll be a sneaky tough game, but we end up pulling away. Five and one”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksChicago BearsSep 4, 2026
Chicago Bears to beat Dolphins
“At the Dolphins... We win that game.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksDetroit LionsSep 4, 2026
Detroit Lions to beat Bears
“at the Lions on Thanksgiving. We struggle against the Lions... I just don't see us winning that game”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksGreen Bay PackersSep 4, 2026
Green Bay Packers to beat Bears
“at the Packers. I hate to say it, but I think Green Bay gets their revenge and we lose that game.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksChicago BearsSep 4, 2026
Chicago Bears to beat Patriots
“home for the Patriots on a Thursday night... I think the Bears win the game.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksChicago BearsSep 4, 2026
Chicago Bears to beat Lions
“home for the Lions. We finally beat the Lions. We win that game.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksBuffalo BillsSep 4, 2026
Buffalo Bills to beat Bears
“At the Bills on a Saturday night. Brutal game there... the Buffalo Bills get the win there.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksChicago BearsSep 4, 2026
Chicago Bears to beat Packers
“home for the Packers on Christmas... Bears, we get our get back. We win that game.”
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 · Detroit LionsHit · 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 · Buffalo BillsHit · 100Long 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.
- 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.
- Steven RuizGame Outcome Picks · Detroit LionsHit · 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.
- 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 · 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.
- Sam MonsonGame Outcome Picks · Los Angeles ChargersMiss · 0Monson 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.