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Brendon Nelson· Sep 12, 2026

Nelson expects Sam Darnold to miss the Cardinals game and likely the Commanders game, with Drew Lock starting in his place, and believes Seattle is good enough to beat both Arizona and Washington with Lock under center.

“This team is clearly good enough to beat the Cardinals and Commanders with Drew Lock.”

published in writing · Sports Illustrated · read the original →

3 checkable claims — 2 game outcome picks and 1 depth chart 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.

None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.

Of the 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room.

Where this call stands in the room

Drew Lock · 2026 season

14 calls from 11 pundits between 1 and 2. Brendon Nelson said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet

Brendon Nelson — 1the room — 14 calls from 11 punditsmedian 1

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