Simon Hunter· Aug 7, 2026
On the NFC West preview, Simon argues the 49ers are the best value in the division — a 10-11 win team he's backing both on the win total and at plus-300 to win the division — while Seattle should clear 10.5 wins; he also expects Jacoby Brissett to hold the Cardinals' starting job unchallenged and Mike Evans to serve as San Francisco's No. 1 receiver.
“I just I cannot see them not getting the ten or eleven wins.”
said on air or in an interview · The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast) · read the original →
5 checkable claims — 2 depth chart calls, 2 season win totals and 1 division winner — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 5 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
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Of the 4 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
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Jacoby Brissett to be 1st on the depth chart
“he didn't have a completion in seven on sevens... So he looks like he is a zero threat to Bersett's job.”
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- Division WinnersSan Francisco 49ersAug 7, 2026
San Francisco 49ers to win the division
“So the fact they're plus three hundred, I have a couple of small bets I've done with them... at that number plus three hundred for this division, Chad, I have to put a little bit on”
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Mike Evans to be 1st on the depth chart
“Now, you know, Ricky's not your number one. The fact you can have Mike Emsby a number now”
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- Season Win TotalsSan Francisco 49ersAug 7, 2026
San Francisco 49ers to finish with 10 wins
“My bigger bet though, it is on their wind to I just I cannot see them not getting the ten or eleven wins. There's just so much talent, so well coached, they're going to get there.”
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- Season Win TotalsSeattle SeahawksAug 7, 2026
Seattle Seahawks to finish with 11 wins
“the fact that their minus won ten on the over a ten and a half and the RAM for eleven and a half... How do you not bet Seattle. That's such a better price, better number than anything you can bet on the Rams.”
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