Jerry Markarian· Sep 9, 2026
Markarian projects statistical lines for every major Chicago Bears offensive contributor in 2026, headlined by Caleb Williams shattering 4,000 passing yards and Colston Loveland leading the team with a 90-catch, 1,100-yard season.
“As long as he stays healthy, Williams will not only break the elusive 4,000-yard mark; He'll shatter it.”
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33 checkable claims — 33 player season numbers — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 12 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 13 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 3 and below it on 10.
Where this call stands in the room
Colston Loveland · 2026 season · receiving yards6 calls from 5 pundits between 1,000 receiving yards and 1,130 receiving yards. Jerry Markarian said 1,100 receiving yards. the room's median is 1,000 receiving yards. not settled yet
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33 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.
Zavion Thomas to record 34 receptions
“Zavion Thomas 34 catches, 475 receiving yards, 4 receiving TDs, 30 attempts, 180 rushing yards”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Zavion Thomas to record 475 receiving yards
“34 catches, 475 receiving yards, 4 receiving TDs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Zavion Thomas to record 4 receiving tds
“34 catches, 475 receiving yards, 4 receiving TDs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kalif Raymond to record 1 receiving tds
“Kalif Raymond 20 catches, 225 yards, 1 TD”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kalif Raymond to record 20 receptions
“Kalif Raymond 20 catches, 225 yards, 1 TD”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Rome Odunze to record 8 receiving tds
“60 catches, 850 receiving yards, 8 TDs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Luther Burden III to record 70 receptions
“Luther Burden III 70 catches, 925 receiving yards, 5 TDs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jahdae Walker to record ? receiving yards
“he'll be battling with Jahdae Walker (who should also put up around 150-200 yards)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Caleb Williams to record 33 passing tds
“4,350 passing yards, 33 passing TDs, 9 INTs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Player Season NumbersCole KmetChicago BearsSep 9, 2026
Cole Kmet to record 3 receiving tds
“Cole Kmet 20 catches, 275 yards, 3 TDs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Player Season NumbersSam RoushChicago BearsSep 9, 2026
Sam Roush to record 150 receiving yards
“I could see the rookie putting up 150 yards of his own.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Luther Burden III to record 925 receiving yards
“70 catches, 925 receiving yards, 5 TDs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Luther Burden III to record 5 receiving tds
“70 catches, 925 receiving yards, 5 TDs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Caleb Williams to record 9 passing interceptions
“4,350 passing yards, 33 passing TDs, 9 INTs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Caleb Williams to record 350 rushing yards
“350 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kalif Raymond to record 225 receiving yards
“Kalif Raymond 20 catches, 225 yards, 1 TD”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
D'Andre Swift to record 1,050 rushing yards
“D'Andre Swift 1,050 rushing yards, 10 rushing TDs, 200 receiving yards, 1 receiving TD”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Colston Loveland to record 90 receptions
“Colston Loveland 90 catches, 1,100 yards, 8 TDs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
D'Andre Swift to record 10 rushing tds
“1,050 rushing yards, 10 rushing TDs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
D'Andre Swift to record 200 receiving yards
“200 receiving yards, 1 receiving TD”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kyle Monangai to record 75 receiving yards
“900 rushing yards, 9 rushing TDs, 75 receiving yards”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Rome Odunze to record 60 receptions
“Rome Odunze 60 catches, 850 receiving yards, 8 TDs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Rome Odunze to record 850 receiving yards
“60 catches, 850 receiving yards, 8 TDs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Player Season NumbersCole KmetChicago BearsSep 9, 2026
Cole Kmet to record 275 receiving yards
“Cole Kmet 20 catches, 275 yards, 3 TDs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kyle Monangai to record 9 rushing tds
“900 rushing yards, 9 rushing TDs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kyle Monangai to record 900 rushing yards
“Kyle Monangai 900 rushing yards, 9 rushing TDs, 75 receiving yards”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Colston Loveland to record 1,100 receiving yards
“Colston Loveland 90 catches, 1,100 yards, 8 TDs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Caleb Williams to record 4,350 passing yards
“Caleb Williams 4,350 passing yards, 33 passing TDs, 9 INTs, 350 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Caleb Williams to record 2 rushing tds
“350 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Zavion Thomas to record 180 rushing yards
“30 attempts, 180 rushing yards”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Colston Loveland to record 8 receiving tds
“Colston Loveland 90 catches, 1,100 yards, 8 TDs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Player Season NumbersCole KmetChicago BearsSep 9, 2026
Cole Kmet to record 20 receptions
“Cole Kmet 20 catches, 275 yards, 3 TDs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
D'Andre Swift to record 1 receiving tds
“200 receiving yards, 1 receiving TD”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- Danny ParkinsGame Outcome Picks · Chicago BearsHit · 100Parkins picked the Giants to upset Dallas, the Steelers to beat Atlanta by two scores, the Bears to beat Carolina, the Bills to beat Houston and Denver to beat Kansas City outright; he also said Justin Herbert will win an MVP and had the Bengals as AFC North champs.
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- Chris BroussardPlayer Season Numbers · Lamar JacksonMiss · 0Broussard expects Lamar Jackson to play well but not vintage — two touchdown passes and no picks — while Derrick Henry carries the load with over 100 rushing yards. He also takes the Browns to upset the Bengals and believes Myles Garrett gets at least two sacks to break the single-season record.
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- Shannon SharpePlayer Season Numbers · T.J. WattMiss · 0On a Bengals-Steelers matchup, Sharpe took the over on several player props: Ja'Marr Chase over 74.5 receiving yards, Joe Flacco over 36.5 pass attempts, and T.J. Watt over 3.5 tackles+assists, adding that Watt will get two sacks. He also predicted Rico Dowdle would make the Pro Bowl this season.
- Rich EisenPlayer Season Numbers · Micah ParsonsClose · 56Eisen made a series of picks: Micah Parsons will out-sack any two Cowboys combined (after initially leaning the other way), the NFC North is more likely to produce a Super Bowl team than the NFC East, Eagles wins will outnumber Cowboys losses, Bo Nix/Courtland Sutton will out-touchdown Cam Ward/Calvin Ridley, and Marvin Harrison Jr./James Conner will beat Kamara/Olave in yards and TDs. He also picked the AFC West order and said Deion Sanders is more likely than Bill Belichick to have a winning record.