Dwaine Board· Feb 26, 2026
Board argues the 49ers can still make the playoffs even if Trent Williams leaves, expects Williams to be brought back, and favors drafting a wide receiver at No. 27 over an offensive tackle.
“But I think with the 40 ninths, they could make the playoffs without him.”
said on air, transcribed by us · Locked On 49ers (podcast) · read the original →
2 checkable claims — 1 playoff pick and 1 trade and signing call — 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.
1 of 2 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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- Playoff PicksSan Francisco 49ersFeb 26, 2026
San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
“I think they still have a good enough chance of making the playoffs if Trent moved along... But I think with the 40 ninths, they could make the playoffs without him.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skillHow this was scored
- team:
- SF
- skill:
- 100
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive guess said:
- no
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- made the playoffs:
- yes
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Trent Williams to move to San Francisco 49ers
“So it's gonna be one of those things where they're gonna bring him back.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- Patricia TrainaTrade and Signing Calls · Darius SlaytonHit · 100Traina writes that the Giants may make more trades before the roster cutdown and names the players she sees as the most likely candidates to be dealt: kicker Ben Sauls, one of receivers Darius Slayton or Darnell Mooney, offensive lineman Jake Kubas, and linebacker Darius Muasau.
- Devon PlatanaTrade and Signing Calls · Johnny HekkerHit · 100With punter Brett Thorson dealing with a hamstring injury, Platana suggests the Vikings have a decent chance of bringing back veteran free-agent punter Johnny Hekker as a familiar fill-in.
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