Blaine Grisak· Oct 10, 2026
Grisak suggests the Rams and Bills could meet in the Super Bowl, implying both reach the title game. Otherwise the piece is largely descriptive and quotes from coaches and players.
“It wouldn't be surprising if this ended up being the Super Bowl matchup when all is said and done.”
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3 checkable claims — 2 conference champions and 1 availability call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 3 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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3 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.
- Availability CallsAaron DonaldLos Angeles RamsOct 10, 2026
“Donald missed last week with a sore back, but is set to return for Monday night's game against the Bills. (Week 5)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Conference ChampionsLos Angeles RamsOct 10, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to reach the Super Bowl
“It wouldn't be surprising if this ended up being the Super Bowl matchup when all is said and done.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Conference ChampionsBuffalo BillsOct 10, 2026
Buffalo Bills to reach the Super Bowl
“It wouldn't be surprising if this ended up being the Super Bowl matchup when all is said and done.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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More conference champions
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
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- Nick WrightConference Champions · Denver BroncosClose · 50Wright picked the Broncos to beat the Patriots in a low-scoring AFC Championship game (17-16), said Sean Payton would coach Denver to the Super Bowl, picked the Rams to win outright in Seattle 31-20, believes the winner of the NFC game wins the Super Bowl with the Rams the better team, and expects Matt Stafford to be named league MVP.
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