# Randy Gurzi — prediction record

Randy Gurzi covers the NFL for Sports Illustrated, with particular attention to the Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, and Seattle Seahawks. His work spans roster predictions, depth chart analysis, and mock drafts—the granular stuff that fills the gap between the offseason and Week 1.

## Record

- **Accuracy:** 42.06%
- **MissedTakes Score:** -64.62
- **Graded articles:** 5
- **Graded individual calls:** 62
- **Clarity:** 100%

PROVISIONAL: fewer than 10 graded articles. This number is not yet meaningful, and they are excluded from leaderboards.

The MissedTakes Score is how much better than a naive baseline they did, not how often they were right. Zero means no better than a strategy requiring no knowledge. A record is counted in ARTICLES rather than individual calls, because thirty picks in one mock draft is one act of judgment rather than thirty.

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## Graded articles (5)

### Sep 25, 2026 — scored 21.43 across 1 call

Predicted Seattle would survive a slow start and pull away in the second half for a two-touchdown road win over Washington, 27-13.

https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1df21b1f-d0b8-4b53-8711-949df43404af

### Sep 7, 2026 — scored 0 across 1 call

Gurzi writes that Tyler Smith's thumb surgery will land him on IR to start the season with a return around midseason, that capable backup T.J. Bass will step in along the interior line, and that practice squad lineman Nick Leverett should be elevated for Week 1 and could be added to the active roster.

https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ebf23c0a-eb4e-4f33-b3ca-7e803d57a457

### Sep 5, 2026 — scored 100 across 1 call

Gurzi suggests the Seahawks could sign three free agents — safety Donovan Wilson, guard Kevin Zeitler, and running back Kareem Hunt — if weaknesses show up after Week 1. He also notes Trevon Diggs starting on the practice squad and describes Seattle's projected backfield roles.

https://missedtakes.co/opinions/350eed1b-4675-4a2d-aaf5-812e20678283

### Aug 31, 2026 — scored 0 across 5 calls

Gurzi predicts the Cowboys' 17-man practice squad, naming each player he expects Dallas to sign, including a surprise addition of released Giants tackle Evan Neal. He also predicts Jaydon Blue will be claimed off waivers by another team and that Sam Williams will land elsewhere.

https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a37588ef-f76e-4f06-a951-a85a563271d5

### Aug 28, 2026 — scored 88.89 across 54 calls

Gurzi predicts the Buffalo Bills' final 53-man roster ahead of Week 1 against Houston, naming every player who makes it, who gets cut, and a few depth-chart outcomes (Damar Hamlin as backup safety, Alec Anderson as a new starter on the offensive line, Shane Buechele back on the practice squad).

https://missedtakes.co/opinions/95db61d4-3514-4d17-aa02-ed56a31ecabf


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