Connor "Boston Connor" Campbell· Sep 21, 2026
Connor claimed the Patriots have the league's best defense, and argued the Eagles' early wins could carry them to 12 or 13 wins once their offense figures things out.
“We have the best defense in the freaking league, and we hit the hardest out of any team in the league.”
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2 checkable claims — 1 position group finish and 1 season win total — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 2 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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- Position Group FinishNew England PatriotsSep 21, 2026
New England Patriots defense to be the best in the league
“We have the best defense in the freaking league, and we hit the hardest out of any team in the league.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Season Win TotalsPhiladelphia EaglesSep 21, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles to finish with ? wins
“Like, the Eagles haven't looked good. Sure. But those two wins early on might get them to twelve and thirteen when they end up figuring it out.”
Too vague to check — we could not tell what would count as right.
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The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
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