Jake Riepma · Jul 14, 2026
Filling in as host, he argued ESPN's rankings underrate the Lions: Jack Campbell is the second-best linebacker in the NFL, Jahmyr Gibbs is the best running back, and Jared Goff belongs around fifth or sixth among quarterbacks rather than ninth.
“Jameer Gibbs is the best running back in the NFL, and Jack Campbell, I believe, is the second best linebacker in the NFL.”
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4 checkable claims from this
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.
- Positional FinishesJack CampbellDetroit LionsJul 14, 2026
Jack Campbell to finish top 2 at his position, by sacks
“I'm going ahead and putting him much higher on that list, right behind Fred Warner at the second as the second best linebacker in the NFL.”
Too vague to check — we could not tell what would count as right.
- Positional FinishesJahmyr GibbsDetroit LionsJul 14, 2026
Jahmyr Gibbs to finish top 1 at his position, by rushing yards
“Jameer Gibbs is the best running back in the NFL”
Too vague to check — we could not tell what would count as right.
- Positional FinishesJared GoffDetroit LionsJul 14, 2026
Jared Goff to finish top 6 at his position, by passing yards
“You got Jared Goff showing up on the top 10 list at number nine. I think he should have been closer to five, six around Dak Prescott.”
Too vague to check — we could not tell what would count as right.
- Season Win TotalsDetroit LionsJul 14, 2026
Detroit Lions to finish with 12 wins
“that's twelve, thirteen, 14 wins. Easy.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.