Gregg Rosenthal

Gregg Rosenthal has been covering the NFL since 2012, hosting podcasts and appearing on NFL Network programming for over a decade. He hosts The NFL Daily Podcast with a rotating cast of NFL Media personalities, and co-hosts 40s and Free Agents: NFL Draft Season. He's also a familiar voice from Around the NFL and has appeared on NFL GameDay View since 2019. His work here spans the full range of NFL coverage — draft position projections, game picks, player rankings, roster decisions — with particular attention to teams like the Patriots, Chargers, Lions, and Cowboys. The "NFL Daily 32" series, ranking positions across the league, shows up frequently in his predictions, as do his mailbag responses and preseason team projections.

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Is Gregg Rosenthal accurate? Across 356 graded calls in 71 articles, Gregg Rosenthal scores 60.46% accuracy and a MissedTakes Score of 8.77, which means their calls were better than a naive guess on the same claims. That is an established record: thirty or more graded articles.

60.46%

Accuracy

How often they were right.

8.77

MissedTakes Score

Versus a naive guess. 0 means no better.

356

Graded calls

across 71 articles. 189 more not yet settled.

98.64% of their claims were specific enough to check. Most of what they said committed to something.

Every number here is computed from the published methodology, and every call below shows its own arithmetic.

Graded calls · 356

12 of 72 graded articles on this page, newest first — page 3 of 11.

Rosenthal thinks Arvel Reese makes sense for the Jets at No. 2 overall and may well be their pick, and he expects both Manuel McNeil Warren and Dylan Thieneman — the safeties in the mix behind Caleb Downs — to be first-round selections.3 graded calls · Apr 2, 2026
- Emmanuel McNeil-Warren to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
  “a Manuel McNeil Warren the toledo player who is in the mix to be the second safety Along With dylan Thieneman, from oregon and both of them are probably first, round picks”
  Miss · 32Scored 32.42a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  player:
  Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
  season:
  2026
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  32.42
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  58
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  32.42
  predicted pick:
  first round (picks 1–32)
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  only one pick — no order to score
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Arvell Reese to be picked at number 2
  “I was thinking he's the smart he's a good pick for the Jets at two, and they're thinking a little bit more about twenty twenty seven supposedly, and that he might have the higher ceiling so they might take him.”
  Hit · 88Scored 87.81a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  player:
  Arvell Reese
  season:
  2026
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  87.81
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  5
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  87.81
  predicted pick:
  2
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  only one pick — no order to score
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Dillon Thieneman to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
  “in the mix to be the second safety Along With dylan Thieneman, from oregon and both of them are probably first, round picks”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  player:
  Dillon Thieneman
  season:
  2026
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  25
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  100
  predicted pick:
  first round (picks 1–32)
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  only one pick — no order to score
  Think this grade is wrong?
Rosenthal projected several combine standouts' draft slots — Colton Hood in the first round, Dillon Thieneman in the top 25, Jacoby Lane sneaking into Day 2, Kenyan Sadik as the first tight end off the board, Mike Washington as a possible RB3 of the class, Navy's Eli Heidenreich getting drafted, Taylen Green going to Denver in the fifth round — and predicted Minkah Fitzpatrick will be on a new team in 2026.6 graded calls · Mar 2, 2026
- Mike Washington to be 3rd running back off the board
  “with a workout like, that he could BE rb three in this. Class”
  Close · 50Scored 50a naive guess scored 39.03+10.97 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  naming one of the 13 at random averages 39.03
  skill:
  10.97
  player:
  Mike Washington
  season:
  2026
  zero at:
  credit halves every two places
  accuracy:
  50
  baseline:
  39.03
  position:
  running back
  class size:
  13
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  actual order:
  5
  predicted order:
  3
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Dillon Thieneman to be picked “somewhere in the top twenty five picks” (picks 1–20)
  “everyone's looking for one of these types of players AND i think he's gonna get taken somewhere in the top twenty five picks”
  Hit · 81Scored 80.52a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  player:
  Dillon Thieneman
  season:
  2026
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  80.52
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  25
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  80.52
  predicted pick:
  somewhere in the top twenty five picks (picks 1–20)
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  only one pick — no order to score
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Taylen Green to be picked at number 176
  “with the one hundred and seventy sixth pick of the fifth, round The Denver broncos Select Taylan Green, arkansas”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  player:
  Taylen Green
  season:
  2026
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  182
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  100
  predicted pick:
  one hundred and seventy sixth pick of the fifth round (picks 141–216)
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  only one pick — no order to score
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Kenyon Sadiq to be 1st tight end off the board
  “there's one it's going to Be Kenyan steck that's called on day one and then after that there's a lot of disagreement about tight end two”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 15.51+84.49 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  naming one of the 22 at random averages 15.51
  skill:
  84.49
  player:
  Kenyon Sadiq
  season:
  2026
  zero at:
  credit halves every two places
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  15.51
  position:
  tight end
  class size:
  22
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  actual order:
  1
  predicted order:
  1
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Colton Hood to be picked “first round pick” (picks 1–32)
  “HOOD I think it is able to show up and solidify himself as as a first round pick with a with a workout like this”
  Hit · 81Scored 80.52a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  player:
  Colton Hood
  season:
  2026
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  80.52
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  37
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  80.52
  predicted pick:
  first round pick (picks 1–32)
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  only one pick — no order to score
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Garrett Nussmeier to be picked “a third round pick” (picks 65–100)
  “so now that he might be like a third round, PICK i like him as much as anyone else in this class other Than Mendoza”
  Miss · 0Scored 0.16a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  player:
  Garrett Nussmeier
  season:
  2026
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  0.16
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  249
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  0.16
  predicted pick:
  a third round pick (picks 65–100)
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  only one pick — no order to score
  Think this grade is wrong?
Rosenthal says Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza will be the No. 1 overall pick, suggests Sonny Styles has now entered the top-five discussion (with five possibly being his floor), and floats the Jets choosing between Styles, Rvel Reese and David Bailey at No. 2.2 graded calls · Feb 27, 2026
- Sonny Styles to be picked “top five pick” (picks 1–5)
  “is this guy a top five pick? Is five even gonna be like the floor for him”
  Hit · 92Scored 91.7a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  player:
  Sonny Styles
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  91.7
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  7
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  91.7
  predicted pick:
  top five pick (picks 1–5)
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  only one pick — no order to score
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1
  “Mendoza's Fernando Mendoz is going to be the number one pick”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  player:
  Fernando Mendoza
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  1
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  100
  predicted pick:
  1
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  only one pick — no order to score
  Think this grade is wrong?
Rosenthal predicts a series of offseason outcomes: Braden Smith hits free agency with Jalen Travis replacing him, Tremaine Edmunds gets traded or cut and slots between 50-100 on his free agent list (below Quay Walker), Brandon Aubrey's deal lands around $9 million per year, Andy Dalton gets cut and reaches free agency, and Jeremiah Love tops 2,000 yards next season.3 graded calls · Feb 25, 2026
- DeForest Buckner to make the roster
  “they expect to Forrest Buckner back by training camp from his injury, which means a he's not getting cut”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
  How this was scored
  club:
  IND
  skill:
  -200
  player:
  DeForest Buckner
  season:
  2026
  claimed:
  he does not make the 53
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  100
  difficulty:
  2
  the naive guess:
  he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks on the53:
  3
  weeks left when called:
  18
  first week on the53:
  1
  weeks on the practice squad:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Jeremiyah Love to be picked “top ten” (picks 1–10)
  “I don't think that's going to prevent them from taking a running back in the in the top ten.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2026
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  player:
  Jeremiyah Love
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  3
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  100
  predicted pick:
  top ten (picks 1–10)
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  only one pick — no order to score
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Jalen Travis to be 1st on the depth chart
  “Steiken made it sound like they have an in house replacement ... So it sounds like they're going to let Braden Smith hit the market if you're looking for a right tackle.”
  Hit · 83Scored 83.33a naive guess scored 91.67-8.33 skill
  How this was scored
  club:
  IND
  skill:
  -8.33
  player:
  Jalen Travis
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  83.33
  baseline:
  91.67
  position:
  T
  naive slot:
  2
  actual slot:
  3
  difficulty:
  1
  measured by:
  offensive snaps
  the naive guess:
  no prior season — a rookie is assumed to start behind the incumbent
  weeks in the season:
  18
  predicted slot:
  1
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
Rosenthal unveils his ranking of the top 101 free agents of 2026, headlined by Malik Willis at No. 1, George Pickens second and Jaelan Phillips third, and running all the way down to Jadeveon Clowney at No. 101. He also expects Quincy Williams to sign in Tennessee, thinks Wyatt Teller will start somewhere in 2026, and wouldn't be surprised if David Onyemata is picked up by Dennis Allen's defense.2 graded calls · Feb 20, 2026
- Wyatt Teller to be 1st on the depth chart
  “But he'll be available and I think he'll be starting for someone this year.”
  Hit · 92Scored 91.67a naive guess scored 100-8.33 skill
  How this was scored
  club:
  CLE
  skill:
  -8.33
  player:
  Wyatt Teller
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  91.67
  baseline:
  100
  position:
  G
  naive slot:
  2
  actual slot:
  2
  difficulty:
  1
  measured by:
  offensive snaps
  the naive guess:
  where he sat last season
  weeks in the season:
  18
  predicted slot:
  1
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- “Rosenthal reads out his entire top 101 free agents of 2026 list, from Malik Willis at No. 1 down to Jadeveon Clowney at No. 101.”
  Close · 46Scored 46.11a naive guess scored 50-3.89 skill
  How this was scored
  naive:
  a coin-flip ordering scores 50
  skill:
  -3.89
  placed:
  94
  season:
  2025
  players:
  100
  accuracy:
  46.11
  baseline:
  50
  by position:
  QB 4: 40, WR 10: 81.21, LB 15: 23.21, C 2: 0, DE 11: 44.55, RB 6: 77.14, OT 4: 0, CB 13: 45.05, TE 8: 50, G 6: 54.29, SAF 5: 35, OLB 5: 75, DT 3: 0, MLB 2: 100
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  could not place:
  4
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
Rosenthal gives his free agent wide receiver rankings in tiers, with George Pickens and Alec Pierce a tier above, then Rashid Shaheed, Mike Evans, Wan'Dale Robinson, Romeo Doubs and Jauan Jennings, then Deebo Samuel, Jalen Nailor, Jahan Dotson, Christian Kirk and Marquise Brown. He also predicts A.J. Brown gets traded and DJ Moore gets traded or cut, and thinks Stefon Diggs returns to New England but is no longer a true No. 1 receiver.3 graded calls · Feb 10, 2026
- “It's George Pickens and Alec Pierce... Next next group you mentioned Rashid Shaheed, I've got him. I've got Mike Evans... I've got Wandell Robinson, Romeo Dobbs, and Juwan Jennings... I knocked Evo Samuel down to this tier... Jalen Naylor... Johan Dotson... Christian Kirk... Marquise Brown”
  Hit · 84Scored 83.92a naive guess scored 50+33.92 skill
  How this was scored
  naive:
  a coin-flip ordering scores 50
  skill:
  33.92
  placed:
  12
  season:
  2025
  players:
  12
  accuracy:
  83.92
  baseline:
  50
  by position:
  WR 12: 83.92
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  could not place:
  0
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- A.J. Brown to move
  “I would, if I had to guess, I think A J. Brown will get traded, although that one seems like a toss up.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  200
  player:
  A.J. Brown
  season:
  2026
  claimed:
  he leaves
  was with:
  PHI
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  reported:
  traded → NE (from PHI)
  settled by:
  a confirmed report from the crawl (reported outcomes)
  difficulty:
  2
  the naive guess:
  he stays where he is
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  18
  Think this grade is wrong?
- DJ Moore to move
  “I even feel more confident that DJ Moore will get traded or cut.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  200
  player:
  DJ Moore
  season:
  2026
  claimed:
  he leaves
  was with:
  CHI
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  reported:
  traded → CHI (from CAR)
  settled by:
  a confirmed report from the crawl (reported outcomes)
  difficulty:
  2
  the naive guess:
  he stays where he is
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  18
  Think this grade is wrong?
Rosenthal picked the Patriots to beat the Seahawks straight up in Super Bowl 60, giving a final score of 27-26, while admitting he felt better about the point spread than the outright win.2 graded calls · Feb 3, 2026
- New England Patriots 27 — Seahawks 26
  “I didn't give a score twenty seven to twenty six Patriots. I am having them win straight up? Why not?”
  Miss · 14Scored 14.29a naive guess scored 16.73-2.45 skill
  How this was scored
  score:
  29-13
  skill:
  -2.45
  they picked:
  NE
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  14.29
  baseline:
  16.73
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  actual margin:
  16
  weeks left when called:
  0
  naive home margin:
  2.03
  predicted margin:
  1
  Think this grade is wrong?
- New England Patriots to win the Super Bowl
  “twenty seven to twenty six Patriots. I am having them win straight up?”
  Close · 50Scored 50a naive guess scored 0+50 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  50
  they picked:
  NE
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  50
  baseline:
  0
  champion:
  SEA
  runner up:
  NE
  the naive pick:
  PHI
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
Rosenthal, who drafted the Patriots in the show's preseason Super Bowl draft, says Drake Maye and New England will win Super Bowl 60. He also assumes Daniel Jones re-signs with the Colts.Jan 27, 2026
- New England Patriots to win the Super Bowl
  “three of my patriots got through and in three out of four last week, and Drake May is going to get it done for me in the super Bowl.”
  Close · 50Scored 50a naive guess scored 0+50 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  50
  they picked:
  NE
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  50
  baseline:
  0
  champion:
  SEA
  runner up:
  NE
  the naive pick:
  PHI
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
Rosenthal picks the Patriots to beat the Broncos in a close, low-scoring AFC Championship in Denver (while liking Denver to cover the 4.5 points), takes the Seahawks over the Rams in a defensive NFC Championship he pegs around 23-19, and forecasts a Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl.5 graded calls · Jan 23, 2026
- New England Patriots to beat Broncos
  “I think the Patriots are going to play nearer their best and then that results in a two or three point win. Like, I think that's kind of the outcome here.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
  How this was scored
  won:
  NE
  score:
  10-7
  skill:
  100
  they picked:
  NE
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  the naive pick:
  DEN
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- New England Patriots to reach the Super Bowl
  “because the Patriots Seahawks. That's my prediction for the Super Bowl this year.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  100
  they picked:
  NE
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  champions:
  NE,SEA
  difficulty:
  1
  the naive guess:
  last season's conference champions
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  reached the Super Bowl:
  yes
  lost the conference final:
  no
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Seattle Seahawks to beat Rams
  “And I am taking the Seahawks. I hate doing that, but this is my official one.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
  How this was scored
  won:
  SEA
  score:
  27-31
  skill:
  0
  they picked:
  SEA
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  100
  the naive pick:
  SEA
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Seattle Seahawks 23 — Rams 19
  “I think it's like twenty three to nineteen something”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 95.3+4.7 skill
  How this was scored
  score:
  27-31
  skill:
  4.7
  they picked:
  SEA
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  95.3
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  actual margin:
  4
  weeks left when called:
  0
  naive home margin:
  2.03
  predicted margin:
  4
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Seattle Seahawks to reach the Super Bowl
  “because the Patriots Seahawks. That's my prediction for the Super Bowl this year.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  100
  they picked:
  SEA
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  champions:
  NE,SEA
  difficulty:
  1
  the naive guess:
  last season's conference champions
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  reached the Super Bowl:
  yes
  lost the conference final:
  no
  Think this grade is wrong?
Rosenthal takes the Rams to beat the Bears by more than a field goal, citing Chicago's poor pass rush, and picks the Bills over the Broncos largely because of matchup history and Josh Allen.2 graded calls · Jan 16, 2026
- Buffalo Bills to beat Broncos
  “So because of that, I'm gonna I will go against you and we'll just take the Bills as one of my picks.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-100 skill
  How this was scored
  won:
  DEN
  score:
  30-33
  skill:
  -100
  they picked:
  BUF
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  100
  the naive pick:
  DEN
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Los Angeles Rams to beat Bears
  “So I'm going Rams minus three and a half. We both were off on them last week... I think the Rams are a little more equipped to stop the run.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
  How this was scored
  won:
  LAR
  score:
  20-17
  skill:
  100
  they picked:
  LAR
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  the naive pick:
  CHI
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
Rosenthal makes three playoff picks: the Packers over the Bears, the Rams over the Panthers, and the Texans over the Steelers, arguing Green Bay has the better quarterback in Jordan Love, that Carolina can't keep up with the Rams' running game, and that Houston's defense is a mismatch for a Pittsburgh "house of cards."3 graded calls · Jan 9, 2026
- Green Bay Packers to beat Bears
  “I think the Green Bay Packers are going to win... I just think they're a better team, and I think the Green Bay Packers win. So that is my first pick.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-100 skill
  How this was scored
  won:
  CHI
  score:
  27-31
  skill:
  -100
  they picked:
  GB
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  100
  the naive pick:
  CHI
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Los Angeles Rams to beat Carolina Panthers
  “I will take the Rams minus ten and a half... I just don't think the Panthers can keep up in a game like that.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
  How this was scored
  won:
  LAR
  score:
  34-31
  skill:
  100
  they picked:
  LAR
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  the naive pick:
  CAR
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Houston Texans to beat Steelers
  “I feel good about taking the Texans... So I'm taking the Texans to cover those three points.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
  How this was scored
  won:
  HOU
  score:
  30-6
  skill:
  100
  they picked:
  HOU
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  the naive pick:
  PIT
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
Rosenthal gave his award ballot: Drake May atop his MVP list (though he expects Matthew Stafford to actually win), Myles Garrett for Defensive Player of the Year, Bijan Robinson for Offensive Player of the Year, Tetairoa McMillan for Offensive Rookie of the Year, Carson Schwesinger for Defensive Rookie of the Year, Mike Macdonald for Coach of the Year and Broncos O-line coach Zach Strief for Assistant Coach of the Year. He also expects Kirk Cousins to be cut by Atlanta.8 graded calls · Jan 7, 2026
- Tetairoa McMillan to win Offensive Rookie of the Year
  “Let's go offensive Rookie of the Year. I've already kind of made said my piece on this one, which was Tetero McMillan”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
  How this was scored
  award:
  offensive_rookie_of_the_year
  naive:
  the naive pick was Jayden Daniels, who won it the year before
  skill:
  100
  player:
  Tetairoa McMillan
  season:
  2025
  winner:
  Tetairoa McMillan
  correct:
  yes
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Drake Maye to win MVP
  “stats guys say, it's May by a mile ... But to me, it's like the running that kind of puts it over the top ... Would be Stafford's second.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
  How this was scored
  award:
  mvp
  naive:
  the naive pick was Josh Allen, who won it the year before
  skill:
  0
  player:
  Drake Maye
  season:
  2025
  winner:
  Matthew Stafford
  correct:
  no
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  0
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Zack Streef to win Assistant Coach of the Year
  “I'm gonna go with Broncos offensive line code Zack Streef ... so I'm gonna go streat first”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
  How this was scored
  award:
  assistant_coach_of_the_year
  coach:
  Zack Streef
  naive:
  we hold no 2024 winner, so the naive pick scored 0
  skill:
  0
  season:
  2025
  winner:
  Josh McDaniels
  correct:
  no
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  0
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Carson Schwesinger to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
  “He's doing it for one of the best defense in the league. So he's my choice too.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
  How this was scored
  award:
  defensive_rookie_of_the_year
  naive:
  the naive pick was Jared Verse, who won it the year before
  skill:
  100
  player:
  Carson Schwesinger
  season:
  2025
  winner:
  Carson Schwesinger
  correct:
  yes
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Bijan Robinson to win Offensive Player of the Year
  “I have Jon Robinson as my number one because to me, it's just best player in the ... So Bijon gets the Offensive Player of the Year”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
  How this was scored
  award:
  offensive_player_of_the_year
  naive:
  the naive pick was Saquon Barkley, who won it the year before
  skill:
  0
  player:
  Bijan Robinson
  season:
  2025
  winner:
  Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  correct:
  no
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  0
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year
  “everyone just knows obvious Miles Garrett is going to win the award, So I think we all probably would agree with that”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
  How this was scored
  award:
  defensive_player_of_the_year
  naive:
  the naive pick was Pat Surtain II, who won it the year before
  skill:
  100
  player:
  Myles Garrett
  season:
  2025
  winner:
  Myles Garrett
  correct:
  yes
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Mike McDonald to win Coach of the Year
  “I'm going to stick with where I was at, which was McDonald one, Kyle Shanahan two, and Ben Johnson three.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
  How this was scored
  award:
  coach_of_the_year
  coach:
  Mike Macdonald
  naive:
  the naive pick was Kevin O'Connell, who won it the year before
  skill:
  0
  season:
  2025
  winner:
  Mike Vrabel
  correct:
  no
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  0
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Matthew Stafford to win MVP
  “But the TV analysts are like my dear friend Matthew Award and that is why I think he's gonna get Matt staff”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
  How this was scored
  award:
  mvp
  naive:
  the naive pick was Josh Allen, who won it the year before
  skill:
  100
  player:
  Matthew Stafford
  season:
  2025
  winner:
  Matthew Stafford
  correct:
  yes
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?

Gregg Rosenthal

Graded calls · 356

12 of 72 graded articles on this page, newest first — page 3 of 11.

Rosenthal thinks Arvel Reese makes sense for the Jets at No. 2 overall and may well be their pick, and he expects both Manuel McNeil Warren and Dylan Thieneman — the safeties in the mix behind Caleb Downs — to be first-round selections.3 graded calls · Apr 2, 2026

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“a Manuel McNeil Warren the toledo player who is in the mix to be the second safety Along With dylan Thieneman, from oregon and both of them are probably first, round picks”
Miss · 32Scored 32.42a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
32.42
baseline:
50
actual pick:
58
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
32.42
predicted pick:
first round (picks 1–32)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
Think this grade is wrong?
Arvell Reese to be picked at number 2
“I was thinking he's the smart he's a good pick for the Jets at two, and they're thinking a little bit more about twenty twenty seven supposedly, and that he might have the higher ceiling so they might take him.”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Arvell Reese
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
87.81
baseline:
50
actual pick:
5
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
87.81
predicted pick:
2
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
Think this grade is wrong?
Dillon Thieneman to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)
“in the mix to be the second safety Along With dylan Thieneman, from oregon and both of them are probably first, round picks”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Dillon Thieneman
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
25
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
first round (picks 1–32)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
Think this grade is wrong?

Rosenthal projected several combine standouts' draft slots — Colton Hood in the first round, Dillon Thieneman in the top 25, Jacoby Lane sneaking into Day 2, Kenyan Sadik as the first tight end off the board, Mike Washington as a possible RB3 of the class, Navy's Eli Heidenreich getting drafted, Taylen Green going to Denver in the fifth round — and predicted Minkah Fitzpatrick will be on a new team in 2026.6 graded calls · Mar 2, 2026

Mike Washington to be 3rd running back off the board
“with a workout like, that he could BE rb three in this. Class”
Close · 50Scored 50a naive guess scored 39.03+10.97 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
naming one of the 13 at random averages 39.03
skill:
10.97
player:
Mike Washington
season:
2026
zero at:
credit halves every two places
accuracy:
50
baseline:
39.03
position:
running back
class size:
13
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
actual order:
5
predicted order:
3
weeks left when called:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
Dillon Thieneman to be picked “somewhere in the top twenty five picks” (picks 1–20)
“everyone's looking for one of these types of players AND i think he's gonna get taken somewhere in the top twenty five picks”
Hit · 81Scored 80.52a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Dillon Thieneman
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
80.52
baseline:
50
actual pick:
25
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
80.52
predicted pick:
somewhere in the top twenty five picks (picks 1–20)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
Think this grade is wrong?
Taylen Green to be picked at number 176
“with the one hundred and seventy sixth pick of the fifth, round The Denver broncos Select Taylan Green, arkansas”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Taylen Green
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
182
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
one hundred and seventy sixth pick of the fifth round (picks 141–216)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
Think this grade is wrong?
Kenyon Sadiq to be 1st tight end off the board
“there's one it's going to Be Kenyan steck that's called on day one and then after that there's a lot of disagreement about tight end two”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 15.51+84.49 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
naming one of the 22 at random averages 15.51
skill:
84.49
player:
Kenyon Sadiq
season:
2026
zero at:
credit halves every two places
accuracy:
100
baseline:
15.51
position:
tight end
class size:
22
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
actual order:
1
predicted order:
1
weeks left when called:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
Colton Hood to be picked “first round pick” (picks 1–32)
“HOOD I think it is able to show up and solidify himself as as a first round pick with a with a workout like this”
Hit · 81Scored 80.52a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Colton Hood
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
80.52
baseline:
50
actual pick:
37
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
80.52
predicted pick:
first round pick (picks 1–32)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
Think this grade is wrong?
Garrett Nussmeier to be picked “a third round pick” (picks 65–100)
“so now that he might be like a third round, PICK i like him as much as anyone else in this class other Than Mendoza”
Miss · 0Scored 0.16a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Garrett Nussmeier
season:
2026
zero at:
32
accuracy:
0.16
baseline:
50
actual pick:
249
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
0.16
predicted pick:
a third round pick (picks 65–100)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
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Rosenthal says Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza will be the No. 1 overall pick, suggests Sonny Styles has now entered the top-five discussion (with five possibly being his floor), and floats the Jets choosing between Styles, Rvel Reese and David Bailey at No. 2.2 graded calls · Feb 27, 2026

Sonny Styles to be picked “top five pick” (picks 1–5)
“is this guy a top five pick? Is five even gonna be like the floor for him”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Sonny Styles
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
91.7
baseline:
50
actual pick:
7
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
91.7
predicted pick:
top five pick (picks 1–5)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
Think this grade is wrong?
Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1
“Mendoza's Fernando Mendoz is going to be the number one pick”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Fernando Mendoza
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
1
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
1
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
Think this grade is wrong?

Rosenthal predicts a series of offseason outcomes: Braden Smith hits free agency with Jalen Travis replacing him, Tremaine Edmunds gets traded or cut and slots between 50-100 on his free agent list (below Quay Walker), Brandon Aubrey's deal lands around $9 million per year, Andy Dalton gets cut and reaches free agency, and Jeremiah Love tops 2,000 yards next season.3 graded calls · Feb 25, 2026

DeForest Buckner to make the roster
“they expect to Forrest Buckner back by training camp from his injury, which means a he's not getting cut”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
How this was scored
club:
IND
skill:
-200
player:
DeForest Buckner
season:
2026
claimed:
he does not make the 53
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
weeks in the season:
18
weeks on the53:
3
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
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Jeremiyah Love to be picked “top ten” (picks 1–10)
“I don't think that's going to prevent them from taking a running back in the in the top ten.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2026
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Jeremiyah Love
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
3
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
top ten (picks 1–10)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
Think this grade is wrong?
Jalen Travis to be 1st on the depth chart
“Steiken made it sound like they have an in house replacement ... So it sounds like they're going to let Braden Smith hit the market if you're looking for a right tackle.”
Hit · 83Scored 83.33a naive guess scored 91.67-8.33 skill
How this was scored
club:
IND
skill:
-8.33
player:
Jalen Travis
season:
2025
accuracy:
83.33
baseline:
91.67
position:
T
naive slot:
2
actual slot:
3
difficulty:
1
measured by:
offensive snaps
the naive guess:
no prior season — a rookie is assumed to start behind the incumbent
weeks in the season:
18
predicted slot:
1
weeks left when called:
0
Think this grade is wrong?

Rosenthal unveils his ranking of the top 101 free agents of 2026, headlined by Malik Willis at No. 1, George Pickens second and Jaelan Phillips third, and running all the way down to Jadeveon Clowney at No. 101. He also expects Quincy Williams to sign in Tennessee, thinks Wyatt Teller will start somewhere in 2026, and wouldn't be surprised if David Onyemata is picked up by Dennis Allen's defense.2 graded calls · Feb 20, 2026

Wyatt Teller to be 1st on the depth chart
“But he'll be available and I think he'll be starting for someone this year.”
Hit · 92Scored 91.67a naive guess scored 100-8.33 skill
How this was scored
club:
CLE
skill:
-8.33
player:
Wyatt Teller
season:
2025
accuracy:
91.67
baseline:
100
position:
G
naive slot:
2
actual slot:
2
difficulty:
1
measured by:
offensive snaps
the naive guess:
where he sat last season
weeks in the season:
18
predicted slot:
1
weeks left when called:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
“Rosenthal reads out his entire top 101 free agents of 2026 list, from Malik Willis at No. 1 down to Jadeveon Clowney at No. 101.”
Close · 46Scored 46.11a naive guess scored 50-3.89 skill
How this was scored
naive:
a coin-flip ordering scores 50
skill:
-3.89
placed:
94
season:
2025
players:
100
accuracy:
46.11
baseline:
50
by position:
QB 4: 40, WR 10: 81.21, LB 15: 23.21, C 2: 0, DE 11: 44.55, RB 6: 77.14, OT 4: 0, CB 13: 45.05, TE 8: 50, G 6: 54.29, SAF 5: 35, OLB 5: 75, DT 3: 0, MLB 2: 100
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
could not place:
4
weeks left when called:
0
Think this grade is wrong?

Rosenthal gives his free agent wide receiver rankings in tiers, with George Pickens and Alec Pierce a tier above, then Rashid Shaheed, Mike Evans, Wan'Dale Robinson, Romeo Doubs and Jauan Jennings, then Deebo Samuel, Jalen Nailor, Jahan Dotson, Christian Kirk and Marquise Brown. He also predicts A.J. Brown gets traded and DJ Moore gets traded or cut, and thinks Stefon Diggs returns to New England but is no longer a true No. 1 receiver.3 graded calls · Feb 10, 2026

“It's George Pickens and Alec Pierce... Next next group you mentioned Rashid Shaheed, I've got him. I've got Mike Evans... I've got Wandell Robinson, Romeo Dobbs, and Juwan Jennings... I knocked Evo Samuel down to this tier... Jalen Naylor... Johan Dotson... Christian Kirk... Marquise Brown”
Hit · 84Scored 83.92a naive guess scored 50+33.92 skill
How this was scored
naive:
a coin-flip ordering scores 50
skill:
33.92
placed:
12
season:
2025
players:
12
accuracy:
83.92
baseline:
50
by position:
WR 12: 83.92
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
could not place:
0
weeks left when called:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
A.J. Brown to move
“I would, if I had to guess, I think A J. Brown will get traded, although that one seems like a toss up.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
How this was scored
skill:
200
player:
A.J. Brown
season:
2026
claimed:
he leaves
was with:
PHI
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
reported:
traded → NE (from PHI)
settled by:
a confirmed report from the crawl (reported outcomes)
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he stays where he is
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
18
Think this grade is wrong?
DJ Moore to move
“I even feel more confident that DJ Moore will get traded or cut.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
How this was scored
skill:
200
player:
DJ Moore
season:
2026
claimed:
he leaves
was with:
CHI
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
reported:
traded → CHI (from CAR)
settled by:
a confirmed report from the crawl (reported outcomes)
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he stays where he is
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
18
Think this grade is wrong?

Rosenthal picked the Patriots to beat the Seahawks straight up in Super Bowl 60, giving a final score of 27-26, while admitting he felt better about the point spread than the outright win.2 graded calls · Feb 3, 2026

New England Patriots 27 — Seahawks 26
“I didn't give a score twenty seven to twenty six Patriots. I am having them win straight up? Why not?”
Miss · 14Scored 14.29a naive guess scored 16.73-2.45 skill
How this was scored
score:
29-13
skill:
-2.45
they picked:
NE
season:
2025
accuracy:
14.29
baseline:
16.73
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
16
weeks left when called:
0
naive home margin:
2.03
predicted margin:
1
Think this grade is wrong?
New England Patriots to win the Super Bowl
“twenty seven to twenty six Patriots. I am having them win straight up?”
Close · 50Scored 50a naive guess scored 0+50 skill
How this was scored
skill:
50
they picked:
NE
season:
2025
accuracy:
50
baseline:
0
champion:
SEA
runner up:
NE
the naive pick:
PHI
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
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Rosenthal, who drafted the Patriots in the show's preseason Super Bowl draft, says Drake Maye and New England will win Super Bowl 60. He also assumes Daniel Jones re-signs with the Colts.Jan 27, 2026

New England Patriots to win the Super Bowl
“three of my patriots got through and in three out of four last week, and Drake May is going to get it done for me in the super Bowl.”
Close · 50Scored 50a naive guess scored 0+50 skill
How this was scored
skill:
50
they picked:
NE
season:
2025
accuracy:
50
baseline:
0
champion:
SEA
runner up:
NE
the naive pick:
PHI
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
Think this grade is wrong?

Rosenthal picks the Patriots to beat the Broncos in a close, low-scoring AFC Championship in Denver (while liking Denver to cover the 4.5 points), takes the Seahawks over the Rams in a defensive NFC Championship he pegs around 23-19, and forecasts a Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl.5 graded calls · Jan 23, 2026

New England Patriots to beat Broncos
“I think the Patriots are going to play nearer their best and then that results in a two or three point win. Like, I think that's kind of the outcome here.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
How this was scored
won:
NE
score:
10-7
skill:
100
they picked:
NE
season:
2025
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
the naive pick:
DEN
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
New England Patriots to reach the Super Bowl
“because the Patriots Seahawks. That's my prediction for the Super Bowl this year.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
How this was scored
skill:
100
they picked:
NE
season:
2025
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
champions:
NE,SEA
difficulty:
1
the naive guess:
last season's conference champions
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
reached the Super Bowl:
yes
lost the conference final:
no
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Seattle Seahawks to beat Rams
“And I am taking the Seahawks. I hate doing that, but this is my official one.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
won:
SEA
score:
27-31
skill:
0
they picked:
SEA
season:
2025
accuracy:
100
baseline:
100
the naive pick:
SEA
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
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Seattle Seahawks 23 — Rams 19
“I think it's like twenty three to nineteen something”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 95.3+4.7 skill
How this was scored
score:
27-31
skill:
4.7
they picked:
SEA
season:
2025
accuracy:
100
baseline:
95.3
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
4
weeks left when called:
0
naive home margin:
2.03
predicted margin:
4
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Seattle Seahawks to reach the Super Bowl
“because the Patriots Seahawks. That's my prediction for the Super Bowl this year.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
How this was scored
skill:
100
they picked:
SEA
season:
2025
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
champions:
NE,SEA
difficulty:
1
the naive guess:
last season's conference champions
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
reached the Super Bowl:
yes
lost the conference final:
no
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Rosenthal takes the Rams to beat the Bears by more than a field goal, citing Chicago's poor pass rush, and picks the Bills over the Broncos largely because of matchup history and Josh Allen.2 graded calls · Jan 16, 2026

Buffalo Bills to beat Broncos
“So because of that, I'm gonna I will go against you and we'll just take the Bills as one of my picks.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-100 skill
How this was scored
won:
DEN
score:
30-33
skill:
-100
they picked:
BUF
season:
2025
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
the naive pick:
DEN
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
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Los Angeles Rams to beat Bears
“So I'm going Rams minus three and a half. We both were off on them last week... I think the Rams are a little more equipped to stop the run.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
How this was scored
won:
LAR
score:
20-17
skill:
100
they picked:
LAR
season:
2025
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
the naive pick:
CHI
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
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Rosenthal makes three playoff picks: the Packers over the Bears, the Rams over the Panthers, and the Texans over the Steelers, arguing Green Bay has the better quarterback in Jordan Love, that Carolina can't keep up with the Rams' running game, and that Houston's defense is a mismatch for a Pittsburgh "house of cards."3 graded calls · Jan 9, 2026

Green Bay Packers to beat Bears
“I think the Green Bay Packers are going to win... I just think they're a better team, and I think the Green Bay Packers win. So that is my first pick.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-100 skill
How this was scored
won:
CHI
score:
27-31
skill:
-100
they picked:
GB
season:
2025
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
the naive pick:
CHI
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
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Los Angeles Rams to beat Carolina Panthers
“I will take the Rams minus ten and a half... I just don't think the Panthers can keep up in a game like that.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
How this was scored
won:
LAR
score:
34-31
skill:
100
they picked:
LAR
season:
2025
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
the naive pick:
CAR
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
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Houston Texans to beat Steelers
“I feel good about taking the Texans... So I'm taking the Texans to cover those three points.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
How this was scored
won:
HOU
score:
30-6
skill:
100
they picked:
HOU
season:
2025
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
the naive pick:
PIT
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
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Rosenthal gave his award ballot: Drake May atop his MVP list (though he expects Matthew Stafford to actually win), Myles Garrett for Defensive Player of the Year, Bijan Robinson for Offensive Player of the Year, Tetairoa McMillan for Offensive Rookie of the Year, Carson Schwesinger for Defensive Rookie of the Year, Mike Macdonald for Coach of the Year and Broncos O-line coach Zach Strief for Assistant Coach of the Year. He also expects Kirk Cousins to be cut by Atlanta.8 graded calls · Jan 7, 2026

Tetairoa McMillan to win Offensive Rookie of the Year
“Let's go offensive Rookie of the Year. I've already kind of made said my piece on this one, which was Tetero McMillan”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
How this was scored
award:
offensive_rookie_of_the_year
naive:
the naive pick was Jayden Daniels, who won it the year before
skill:
100
player:
Tetairoa McMillan
season:
2025
winner:
Tetairoa McMillan
correct:
yes
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
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Drake Maye to win MVP
“stats guys say, it's May by a mile ... But to me, it's like the running that kind of puts it over the top ... Would be Stafford's second.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
How this was scored
award:
mvp
naive:
the naive pick was Josh Allen, who won it the year before
skill:
0
player:
Drake Maye
season:
2025
winner:
Matthew Stafford
correct:
no
accuracy:
0
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
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Zack Streef to win Assistant Coach of the Year
“I'm gonna go with Broncos offensive line code Zack Streef ... so I'm gonna go streat first”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
How this was scored
award:
assistant_coach_of_the_year
coach:
Zack Streef
naive:
we hold no 2024 winner, so the naive pick scored 0
skill:
0
season:
2025
winner:
Josh McDaniels
correct:
no
accuracy:
0
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
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Carson Schwesinger to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“He's doing it for one of the best defense in the league. So he's my choice too.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
How this was scored
award:
defensive_rookie_of_the_year
naive:
the naive pick was Jared Verse, who won it the year before
skill:
100
player:
Carson Schwesinger
season:
2025
winner:
Carson Schwesinger
correct:
yes
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
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Bijan Robinson to win Offensive Player of the Year
“I have Jon Robinson as my number one because to me, it's just best player in the ... So Bijon gets the Offensive Player of the Year”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
How this was scored
award:
offensive_player_of_the_year
naive:
the naive pick was Saquon Barkley, who won it the year before
skill:
0
player:
Bijan Robinson
season:
2025
winner:
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
correct:
no
accuracy:
0
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
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Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year
“everyone just knows obvious Miles Garrett is going to win the award, So I think we all probably would agree with that”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
How this was scored
award:
defensive_player_of_the_year
naive:
the naive pick was Pat Surtain II, who won it the year before
skill:
100
player:
Myles Garrett
season:
2025
winner:
Myles Garrett
correct:
yes
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
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Mike McDonald to win Coach of the Year
“I'm going to stick with where I was at, which was McDonald one, Kyle Shanahan two, and Ben Johnson three.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
How this was scored
award:
coach_of_the_year
coach:
Mike Macdonald
naive:
the naive pick was Kevin O'Connell, who won it the year before
skill:
0
season:
2025
winner:
Mike Vrabel
correct:
no
accuracy:
0
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
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Matthew Stafford to win MVP
“But the TV analysts are like my dear friend Matthew Award and that is why I think he's gonna get Matt staff”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
How this was scored
award:
mvp
naive:
the naive pick was Josh Allen, who won it the year before
skill:
100
player:
Matthew Stafford
season:
2025
winner:
Matthew Stafford
correct:
yes
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
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