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Jason McIntyre· Sep 2, 2026

Filling in for Colin Cowherd, McIntyre pushed back on the idea that Kenneth Walker makes the Chiefs contenders again, still expecting Kansas City to reach the playoffs, and then gave out the second half of his Week 1 NFL picks.

“I might say under, make the playoffs, but don't win it.”

said on air or in an interview · The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast) · read the original →

9 checkable claims — 7 game outcome picks, 1 playoff pick and 1 score prediction — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.

It names 8 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

7 of 9 have settled so far, averaging 66.3 out of 100, against 84.9 for a naive guess at the same calls.

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9 checkable claims in this take

Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.

  • Game Outcome PicksKansas City ChiefsSep 2, 2026

    Kansas City Chiefs to win

    “Chiefs, Broncos... I'm going with the Chiefs, minus two and a half... But I will go with the Chiefs at home.”

    Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
    How this was scored
    won:
    KC
    score:
    10-31
    skill:
    0
    they picked:
    KC
    season:
    2026
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    100
    the naive pick:
    KC
    difficulty:
    2
    weeks in the season:
    18
    weeks left when called:
    18

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  • Game Outcome PicksMiami DolphinsSep 2, 2026

    Miami Dolphins to win

    “Next up, Dolphins-Raiders. I'm going Dolphins only because Kirk Cousins is starting.”

    Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
    How this was scored
    won:
    LV
    score:
    13-27
    skill:
    -200
    they picked:
    MIA
    season:
    2026
    accuracy:
    0
    baseline:
    100
    the naive pick:
    LV
    difficulty:
    2
    weeks in the season:
    18
    weeks left when called:
    18

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  • Game Outcome PicksDallas CowboysSep 2, 2026

    Dallas Cowboys to win

    “And then the Cowboys Giants, the G-men. I'll be fading those bums all season. Give me the Cowboys, minus two and a half.”

    Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
    How this was scored
    won:
    NYG
    score:
    20-28
    skill:
    -200
    they picked:
    DAL
    season:
    2026
    accuracy:
    0
    baseline:
    100
    the naive pick:
    NYG
    difficulty:
    2
    weeks in the season:
    18
    weeks left when called:
    18

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  • Game Outcome PicksCincinnati BengalsSep 2, 2026

    Cincinnati Bengals to win

    “I'll give the Bengals a win, but I'm going with a three and a half for Tampa Bay.”

    Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
    How this was scored
    won:
    CIN
    score:
    27-33
    skill:
    0
    they picked:
    CIN
    season:
    2026
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    100
    the naive pick:
    CIN
    difficulty:
    2
    weeks in the season:
    18
    weeks left when called:
    18

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  • Score PredictionsPhiladelphia EaglesSep 2, 2026

    Philadelphia Eagles 27 — Commanders 10

    “Next up, Commanders Eagles. Much to the chagrin of Rachel, I will go with the Eagles, minus 5.5%... I like Philly here in, you know, a 27-10 Eagles role.”

    Close · 64Scored 64.29a naive guess scored 93.97-59.37 skill
    How this was scored
    score:
    22-24
    skill:
    -59.37
    they picked:
    PHI
    season:
    2026
    accuracy:
    64.29
    baseline:
    93.97
    difficulty:
    2
    weeks in the season:
    18
    actual margin:
    2
    weeks left when called:
    18
    naive home margin:
    -0.53
    predicted margin:
    17

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  • Game Outcome PicksMinnesota VikingsSep 2, 2026

    Minnesota Vikings to win

    “Minnesota Vikings. Minus one and a half against the reeling Green Bay Packers... I believe they take down the Packers in an impressive win”

    Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
    How this was scored
    won:
    MIN
    score:
    22-39
    skill:
    0
    they picked:
    MIN
    season:
    2026
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    100
    the naive pick:
    MIN
    difficulty:
    2
    weeks in the season:
    18
    weeks left when called:
    18

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  • Game Outcome PicksBaltimore RavensSep 2, 2026

    Baltimore Ravens to win

    “So for now, I'm going Ravens minus three and a half.”

    Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
    How this was scored
    won:
    BAL
    score:
    41-23
    skill:
    200
    they picked:
    BAL
    season:
    2026
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    0
    the naive pick:
    IND
    difficulty:
    2
    weeks in the season:
    18
    weeks left when called:
    18

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  • Playoff PicksKansas City ChiefsSep 2, 2026

    Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs

    “I said over a month ago that they would go back to the playoffs. I still think that's probably the case... I might say under, make the playoffs, but don't win it.”

    Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.

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  • Game Outcome PicksLos Angeles ChargersSep 2, 2026

    Los Angeles Chargers to win

    “Give me the Arizona Cardinals getting 10.5 against the Chargers. I like the Chargers to win, but are they going to win by more than 10.5?”

    Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.

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