Eric Williams· Sep 17, 2026
In his Week 2 NFL awards ballot, Williams lists his top three for each major award, with Josh Allen leading MVP (Trevor Lawrence second, Lamar Jackson third), Jahmyr Gibbs atop Offensive Player of the Year, Aidan Hutchinson atop Defensive Player of the Year, Ben Johnson for Coach of the Year, Jadarian Price for Offensive Rookie of the Year and Josiah Trotter for Defensive Rookie of the Year.
“Lawrence's impressive play to start the year at least makes things interesting, as it's not just a two-man race between Jackson and Allen.”
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18 checkable claims — 15 award picks and 3 coach award picks — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 27 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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Who this take is about
- Maxx Crosby
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Antonio Williams
- Washington Commanders
- Lamar Jackson
- Baltimore Ravens
- Trevor Lawrence
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Caleb Downs
- Dallas Cowboys
- T.J. Watt
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Josiah Trotter
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Derrick Henry
- Aidan Hutchinson
- Detroit Lions
- Jahmyr Gibbs
- Jeremiyah Love
- Arizona Cardinals
- Anthony Hill
- Tennessee Titans
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba
- Seattle Seahawks
- Josh Allen
- Buffalo Bills
- Jadarian Price
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.
- Award PicksMaxx CrosbyLas Vegas RaidersSep 17, 2026
Maxx Crosby to win Defensive Player of the Year
“Defensive Player Of The Year ... 2. Maxx Crosby Las Vegas Raiders”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksAntonio WilliamsWashington CommandersSep 17, 2026
Antonio Williams to win Offensive Rookie of the Year
“Offensive Rookie Of The Year ... 3. Antonio Williams Washington Commanders”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksLamar JacksonBaltimore RavensSep 17, 2026
Lamar Jackson to win MVP
“MVP ... 3. Lamar Jackson Baltimore Ravens”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksTrevor LawrenceJacksonville JaguarsSep 17, 2026
Trevor Lawrence to win MVP
“MVP ... 2. Trevor Lawrence Jacksonville Jaguars”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksCaleb DownsDallas CowboysSep 17, 2026
Caleb Downs to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“Defensive Rookie Of The Year ... 2. Caleb Downs Dallas Cowboys”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Coach Award PicksSep 17, 2026
Ben Johnson to win Coach of the Year
“Coach of the Year ... 1. Ben Johnson Chicago Bears”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Coach Award PicksSep 17, 2026
John Harbaugh to win Coach of the Year
“Coach of the Year ... 2. John Harbaugh New York Giants”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksT.J. WattPittsburgh SteelersSep 17, 2026
T.J. Watt to win Defensive Player of the Year
“Defensive Player Of The Year ... 3. T.J. Watt Pittsburgh Steelers”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksJosiah TrotterTampa Bay BuccaneersSep 17, 2026
Josiah Trotter to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“Defensive Rookie Of The Year ... 1. Josiah Trotter Tampa Bay Buccaneers”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksDerrick HenryBaltimore RavensSep 17, 2026
Derrick Henry to win Offensive Player of the Year
“Offensive Player Of The Year ... 2. Derrick Henry Baltimore Ravens”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Coach Award PicksSep 17, 2026
Matt LaFleur to win Coach of the Year
“Coach of the Year ... 3. Matt LaFleur Arizona Cardinals”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksAidan HutchinsonDetroit LionsSep 17, 2026
Aidan Hutchinson to win Defensive Player of the Year
“Defensive Player Of The Year ... 1. Aidan Hutchinson Detroit Lions”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksJahmyr GibbsDetroit LionsSep 17, 2026
Jahmyr Gibbs to win Offensive Player of the Year
“Offensive Player Of The Year ... 1. Jahmyr Gibbs Detroit Lions”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksJeremiyah LoveArizona CardinalsSep 17, 2026
Jeremiyah Love to win Offensive Rookie of the Year
“Offensive Rookie Of The Year ... 2. Jeremiyah Love Arizona Cardinals”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksAnthony HillTennessee TitansSep 17, 2026
Anthony Hill to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“Defensive Rookie Of The Year ... 3. Anthony Hill Jr. Tennessee Titans”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksJaxon Smith-NjigbaSeattle SeahawksSep 17, 2026
Jaxon Smith-Njigba to win Offensive Player of the Year
“Offensive Player Of The Year ... 3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba Seattle Seahawks”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksJosh AllenBuffalo BillsSep 17, 2026
Josh Allen to win MVP
“MVP ... 1. Josh Allen Buffalo Bills”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksJadarian PriceSeattle SeahawksSep 17, 2026
Jadarian Price to win Offensive Rookie of the Year
“Offensive Rookie Of The Year ... 1. Jadarian Price Seattle Seahawks”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- 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.
- 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 · Seattle SeahawksMiss · 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.
More award picks
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Jourdan RodrigueAward Picks · Josh SimmonsMiss · 0Rodrigue picked Patrick Mahomes for MVP, Jared Verse for Defensive Player of the Year, Ja'Marr Chase for Offensive Player of the Year, Mike Vrabel for Coach of the Year, TreVeyon Henderson for Offensive Rookie of the Year and Abdul Carter for Defensive Rookie of the Year, with Jesse Minter for Assistant Coach of the Year and Penei Sewell for Protector of the Year.
- Brandon SneideAward Picks · Drake MayeMiss · 0Snyder picks the Seahawks to beat the Patriots 31-23 in Super Bowl 60, believing Seattle pulls away late, and says Drake Maye will finish second in MVP voting behind Matthew Stafford.
- Eric ManginiAward Picks · Drake MayeMiss · 0Mangini picked the Patriots 23-20 with Drake May as Super Bowl MVP, and earlier named Kayshon Boutte ("Kaeshawn Booty") as his dark horse MVP.
- Chris BroussardAward Picks · Drake MayeMiss · 0Broussard picked New England to beat Seattle 24-21, with Drake May winning Super Bowl MVP, and named Cooper Kupp as his dark horse MVP.
- Pat McAfeeAward Picks · Matthew StaffordHit · 100McAfee predicted Matthew Stafford will win his first MVP award this season, saying he'll be on stage at the NFL Honors regardless of whether the Rams reach the Super Bowl. He also picked the Bills over the Broncos, the Patriots over the Texans, and said the Rams will win a close one in Chicago (while taking the Bears on the spread).
- Rich EisenAward Picks · Sam DarnoldMiss · 0Eisen reaffirms his pick of the Rams to win the NFC West despite Seattle's current lead, expects Buffalo to land as the 2 or 3 seed in the AFC, names Josh Allen as his MVP with Sam Darnold finishing top five, floats the Saints picking in the teens, and calls Puka Nacua possibly the best receiver in the league.