Gavin Carlson· Jun 24, 2026
Carlson predicted the Saints would be a sneaky favorite to win the NFC South, said Colby Parkinson would be the Rams' No. 1 tight end if he's on the roster, and put himself at 55-45 that Aaron Donald plays a game for the Rams this season, expecting Donald to show up before Week 1 rather than mid-season.
“I think the saints might be the the hit sneaky favorite to win the NFC south”
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3 checkable claims — 1 depth chart call, 1 division winner and 1 roster spot call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 4 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
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Colby Parkinson · 2026 season4 calls from 4 pundits between 1 and 1. Gavin Carlson said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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- Division WinnersNew Orleans SaintsJun 24, 2026
New Orleans Saints to win the division
“I think the saints might be the the hit sneaky favorite to win the NFC south”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsColby ParkinsonLos Angeles RamsJun 24, 2026
Colby Parkinson to be 1st on the depth chart
“I think everyone expects that to be Colby Parkinson if he is on the team... If he's there, he'll be the number one.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsJimmy GaroppoloLos Angeles RamsJun 24, 2026
Jimmy Garoppolo to make the roster
“all signs have to be pointing towards Jimmy Garoppolo leaning towards retirement”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- Jared DubinScore Predictions · Los Angeles RamsMiss · 26The unsigned CBS Sports preview picks the Rams to beat the 49ers 31-21 in the Week 1 game in Melbourne, and also names the Rams as its Super Bowl winner for the season.
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