Cody Roark· Oct 24, 2026
Cody reaffirmed his preseason call that Denver would be 5-2 through its first seven games, which requires the Broncos to beat the Cardinals in Arizona.
“I had a bold prediction earlier before the season even began where I said that Denver through the first seven games would be five and two.”
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1 of 2 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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- Game Outcome PicksDenver BroncosOct 24, 2026
Denver Broncos to beat Arizona Cardinals
“the Broncos will leave Arizona five and two, which I had a bold prediction earlier before the season even began where I said that Denver through the first seven games would be five and two. So I need them to prove me right on that prediction here.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+167 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- DEN
- score:
- 30-16
- skill:
- 167
- they picked:
- DEN
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- ARI
- difficulty:
- 1.67
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 12
Closing line (Oct 25): Broncos by 4.5 · favorite pick, Broncos about 2 in 3 (67%).
- Season Win TotalsDenver BroncosOct 24, 2026
Denver Broncos to finish with ? wins
“I said that Denver through the first seven games would be five and two”
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