Tom Pelissero· Oct 30, 2026
Pelissero expected Lamar Jackson to play against Buffalo after taking first-team reps, and said he does not see Garrett Wilson, Jonathan Taylor, Saquon Barkley or DeVonta Smith being traded before the deadline.
“So I'm with you. I think he plays against the Bills.”
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5 checkable claims — 4 trade and signing calls and 1 availability call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
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.
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5 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.
Jonathan Taylor to stay with Indianapolis Colts
“I don't think right now Jonathan Taylor gets traded.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Garrett Wilson to stay with New York Jets
“I could see them trading some down the line guy, but I don't... I just don't see it being Garrett Wilson.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Availability CallsLamar JacksonBaltimore RavensOct 30, 2026
“He's taken all the first team reps the past two days. So I'm with you. I think he plays against the Bills.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Saquon Barkley to stay with Philadelphia Eagles
“I really don't see Saquon, Devonte, Bond, those poor guys. I don't see him getting traded.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
DeVonta Smith to stay with Philadelphia Eagles
“I'd be very surprised if he trades the core dudes, like the Saquans, Devante Smith... I don't see him getting traded.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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