Shannon Sharpe· Sep 9, 2026
Sharpe expects Myles Garrett, now with the Rams, to remain dominant and post at least 14-15 sacks, and he also thinks Micah Parsons will again reach double-digit sacks. He predicts the Dolphins win only two games this season, and says Jeremiah Smith won't go ahead of Mendoza at the top of the draft.
“I was going to say he's going to get at least 14, 15.”
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4 checkable claims — 2 player season numbers, 1 prospect vs prospect call and 1 season win total — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 6 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
1 of 4 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Of the 3 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 1 and below it on 2.
Where this call stands in the room
Miami Dolphins · 2026 season · wins18 calls from 13 pundits between 0 wins and 7 wins. Shannon Sharpe said 2 wins. the room's median is 3 wins. not settled yet
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- Prospect vs Prospect CallsFernando MendozaSep 9, 2026
Fernando Mendoza to be drafted ahead of Jeremiah Smith
“I don't think he ain't going number one overall. He ain't going in front of Mendoza.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50+50 skillHow this was scored
- claim:
- Fernando Mendoza drafted ahead of Jeremiah Smith
- draft:
- 2026
- skill:
- 50
- what happened:
- Fernando Mendoza went 1, Jeremiah Smith went undrafted
- player:
- Fernando Mendoza
- season:
- 2026
- correct:
- yes
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- compared to:
- Jeremiah Smith
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Myles Garrett to record 14 sacks
“I was going to say he's going to get at least 14, 15.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Micah Parsons to record 10 sacks
“Yes, yes. He's about to have more double-digit sacks.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Season Win TotalsMiami DolphinsSep 9, 2026
Miami Dolphins to finish with 2 wins
“I got y'all winning two games, though, Joe.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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