Kevin Wildes· Sep 4, 2026
Kevin picked every game and came out with the Bills missing the playoffs, the Texans as the AFC's No. 1 seed and the Seahawks as the NFC's, Dak Prescott as MVP, and the Patriots beating the Lions in the Super Bowl.
“So I will take the Patriots defeating... Over the Lions.”
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28 checkable claims — 13 playoff picks, 6 game outcome picks, 2 conference champions, 2 division winners, 2 seeding, byes and home field, 1 award pick, 1 season win total and 1 super bowl pick — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 16 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
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 · wins8 calls from 6 pundits between 0 wins and 7 wins. Kevin Wildes said 5 wins. the room's median is 2 wins. not settled yet
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Who this take is about
The games in this take
- Lions at Bills 8 calls
- Chargers at Bills 3 calls
- Patriots at Bills 3 calls
- Ravens at Bills 6 calls
28 checkable claims in this take
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.
- Game Outcome PicksBuffalo BillsSep 4, 2026
Buffalo Bills to win
“I have them beating the Chargers.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Division WinnersDenver BroncosSep 4, 2026
Denver Broncos to win the division
“I have the Broncos winning the AFC West.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksBuffalo BillsSep 4, 2026
Buffalo Bills to win
“Then after the buy, I gave them a win against, the Ravens.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksDak PrescottDallas CowboysSep 4, 2026
Dak Prescott to win MVP
“I've got Dak for MVP.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksNew England PatriotsSep 4, 2026
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
“The Patriots, I have the Broncos winning the AFC West.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Conference ChampionsNew England PatriotsSep 4, 2026
New England Patriots to reach the Super Bowl
“So I will take the Patriots defeating... Over the Lions.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksHouston TexansSep 4, 2026
Houston Texans to make the playoffs
“the mighty Texans, who I have as actually the number one seed”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksLos Angeles ChargersSep 4, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs
“the Chargers sneak in there. I think they might have a tie breaker with somebody.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksCarolina PanthersSep 4, 2026
Carolina Panthers to make the playoffs
“In the NFC, the Panthers, the Cowboys.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksDallas CowboysSep 4, 2026
Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs
“Panthers, Cowboys, Seahawks, Vikings win the NFC North.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Seeding, Byes and Home FieldSeattle SeahawksSep 4, 2026
Seattle Seahawks to take the top seed
“Here, I think I have the Seahawks on number one.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Conference ChampionsDetroit LionsSep 4, 2026
Detroit Lions to reach the Super Bowl
“So I will take the Patriots defeating... Over the Lions.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksBaltimore RavensSep 4, 2026
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
“In the AFC, I have the Ravens, the mighty Texans, who I have as actually the number one seed.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksDetroit LionsSep 4, 2026
Detroit Lions to make the playoffs
“Who? Lions, Eagles sneak in?”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksPhiladelphia EaglesSep 4, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs
“Lions, Eagles sneak in?”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksCincinnati BengalsSep 4, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
“The Bengals, I kinda believe in this defense, and the Chargers sneak in there.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksMinnesota VikingsSep 4, 2026
Minnesota Vikings to win
“I have them losing at the Vikings. Again, I think Kyler is gonna be good.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksDetroit LionsSep 4, 2026
Detroit Lions to win
“A lot of this is based on, hey, I think Dan Campbell will have the Lions ready to play... I believe in the Lions.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksNew England PatriotsSep 4, 2026
New England Patriots to win
“I have them losing to the Patriots, which they did last year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksKansas City ChiefsSep 4, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
“The Chiefs are in, and they did surprisingly well.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Seeding, Byes and Home FieldHouston TexansSep 4, 2026
Houston Texans to take the top seed
“the mighty Texans, who I have as actually the number one seed”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksSeattle SeahawksSep 4, 2026
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
“Here, I think I have the Seahawks on number one.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksDenver BroncosSep 4, 2026
Denver Broncos to make the playoffs
“I have the Broncos winning the AFC West.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksMinnesota VikingsSep 4, 2026
Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs
“Vikings win the NFC North.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksBuffalo BillsSep 4, 2026
Buffalo Bills to win
“And then losing to right here, beating the Raiders.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Super Bowl PicksNew England PatriotsSep 4, 2026
New England Patriots to win the Super Bowl
“The Patriots winning the Super Bowl.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Season Win TotalsMiami DolphinsSep 4, 2026
Miami Dolphins to finish with 5 wins
“I actually have the Dolphins doing okay too... They can win five.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Division WinnersMinnesota VikingsSep 4, 2026
Minnesota Vikings to win the division
“Vikings win the NFC North.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- Dwaine BoardPlayoff Picks · San Francisco 49ersHit · 100Board argues the 49ers can still make the playoffs even if Trent Williams leaves, expects Williams to be brought back, and favors drafting a wide receiver at No. 27 over an offensive tackle.
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- Chris BrockmanPlayoff Picks · Pittsburgh SteelersHit · 100Brockman argued the road to the Super Bowl in the AFC goes through Foxborough, meaning the Patriots will finish as the No. 1 seed, and called his shot that the Chargers beat Denver in Week 18. He also declared the Bears a team of destiny who will win the NFC, said the Steelers will end their playoff win drought, and that Trevor Lawrence is playing like a top-five quarterback.
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