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98.82% of their claims were specific enough to check. Most of what they said committed to something.
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Takes in each band
Everyone writing under this banner, pooled into the numbers above. Counted by article, with a paginated series counting once — the same rule used for an individual, from the published methodology.
Teams and players where CBS Sports’s writers keep landing outside the room: at least twice, a call published under this banner sat beyond every other pundit who made a comparable one — higher or lower than all of them, in a room of at least five voices. The bar is the banner’s standing lean (+100 would be the most bullish voice in every room), and the accuracy covers just those out-on-a-limb calls, once they settle. Computed, never chosen.
Outside the room in 4 of 5 articles (1 higher, 3 lower) · the strays aren’t settled yet
Outside the room in 4 of 13 articles — always lower · the strays aren’t settled yet
576–600 of 1,959
335 / 1,959
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1,624 still pending
Outside the room in 3 of 5 articles — always lower · the strays aren’t settled yet
Outside the room in 3 of 5 articles — always lower · the strays aren’t settled yet
Outside the room in 3 of 16 articles (1 higher, 2 lower) · the strays aren’t settled yet
Outside the room in 3 of 3 articles (1 higher, 2 lower) · the strays aren’t settled yet
Brian Branch to move to Detroit Lions
Both should be expected to sign contract extensions, even though negotiations will ensue into the regular season.
New York Jets to beat Titans
it should be enough for the Jets to win what should be a competitive Week 1 game. Pick: Jets +1.5
Jake Slaughter to be 1st on the depth chart
One key addition was center Tyler Biadasz, who suffered a major knee injury this offseason and landed on injured reserve. Rookie center Jake Slaughter is up next for the position.
Los Angeles Chargers to beat Cardinals
The Chargers should win this one. ... Our CBS Sports experts agree, all taking the Chargers straight up.
Los Angeles Chargers 27 — Cardinals 17
Pick: Chargers 27, Cardinals 17
J.J. McCarthy to be 3rd on the depth chart
Carson Wentz will back Murray up as J.J. McCarthy was relegated to the No. 3 role
Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart
The Vikings break in a new starting quarterback this year in Murray, whom they signed this offseason on a minimum contract.
Minnesota Vikings 27 — Packers 20
Pick: Vikings 27, Packers 20
MarShawn Lloyd to be 1st on the depth chart
MarShawn Lloyd will serve as Green Bay's primary running back against the Vikings with Chris Brooks and Kaleb Johnson rounding out the available backfield options.
Carson Wentz to be 2nd on the depth chart
Meanwhile, Carson Wentz will back Murray up as J.J. McCarthy was relegated to the No. 3 role.
Austin Barber to be 1st on the depth chart
Browns starting right guard Teven Jenkins will miss the season opener with a back injury. Rookie Austin Barber will start in his place next to Tytus Howard on the right side.
San Francisco 49ers to win the division
it doesn't seem too crazy to say that the 49ers can steal the NFC West title. Verdict: Reality.
DeVonta Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
It remains to be seen whether new additions Makai Lemon, a 2025 first-round pick, Dontayvion Wicks and Marquise Brown, with DeVonta Smith assuming the No. 1 wide receiver role, can fill the void created by Brown's departure.
Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart
Tagovailoa was so shaky in the preseason that it may just be a matter of time before Penix gets his shot, especially now that Tagovailoa is injured.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Browns
I have to give this one to the Jaguars. ... This mismatch should mean the home team wins in front of their own fans.
Shedeur Sanders to be 2nd on the depth chart
Watson's history of unpredictable and unreliable play means the chances of Sanders coming in at some point this season are good.
Jacksonville Jaguars 30 — Browns 10
Pick: Jaguars 30, Browns 10
Miami Dolphins to finish with 0 wins
CBS Sports also predicted the 'Fins to go 0-17 as a "bold prediction," calling the team a "dumpster fire" with a "JV roster."
Houston Texans 24 — Bills 20
Pick: Texans 24, Bills 20
Atlanta Falcons to beat Steelers
Tagovailoa will return to Pittsburgh on Sunday, and if he's able to play after suffering an oblique injury in practice on Thursday , he'll outplay Rodgers to shock the Steelers en route to a Falcons victory.
Trey Hendrickson to record 2 sacks
Trey Hendrickson goes off for multiple sacks in Ravens debut ... Hendrickson finds his footing faster and sacks Jones twice.
De'Von Achane to record 150 rushing yards
Achane will take advantage of that in a big way to kick off the 2026 season with at least 150 yards rushing.
Houston Texans 20 — Bills 17
Dubin: Texans 20, Bills 17
Green Bay Packers to beat Vikings
He's got Green Bay winning on the road, even without Josh Jacobs
Houston Texans 23 — Bills 21
Dajani: Texans 23, Bills 21