Nick Wright· Sep 3, 2026
Wright ranks the AFC North with Baltimore first, Cincinnati second, Pittsburgh third and Cleveland last, predicts a 4-13 Browns season, 6-11 Steelers, nine wins for the Bengals, and sees Baltimore as the AFC's No. 1 seed with Lamar Jackson winning a third MVP.
“I am predicting that the Baltimore Ravens will be the No. 1 seed in the AFC”
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8 checkable claims — 3 season win totals, 1 award pick, 1 depth chart call, 1 division winner, 1 power ranking and 1 seeding, byes and home field — 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.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Of the 5 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
Where this call stands in the room
Cincinnati Bengals · 2026 season · wins8 calls from 6 pundits between 9 wins and 12 wins. Nick Wright said 9 wins. the room's median is 11 wins. not settled yet
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8 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.
- Division WinnersBaltimore RavensSep 3, 2026
Baltimore Ravens to win the division
“Nick Wright put the Cleveland Browns at the bottom and the Ravens at the top, leaving last year's AFC North winners at third.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Power RankingsSep 3, 2026
“Nick Wright's AFC North Prediction 1. Baltimore Ravens 2. Cincinnati Bengals 3. Pittsburgh Steelers 4. Cleveland Browns”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Season Win TotalsCincinnati BengalsSep 3, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals to finish with 9 wins
“"Winning only nine games and missing the playoffs. It’s basically what they do every year…"”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Seeding, Byes and Home FieldBaltimore RavensSep 3, 2026
Baltimore Ravens to take the top seed
“"I am predicting that the Baltimore Ravens will be the No. 1 seed in the AFC"”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Season Win TotalsPittsburgh SteelersSep 3, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers to finish with 6 wins
“"I think they finish 6-11, but what is Aaron Rodgers going to look like once the weather turns cold?"”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Drew Allar to be 1st on the depth chart
“"I would be surprised if, during that stretch that Drew Allar doesn't start a game or two … I do not think Aaron Rodgers will be the starting quarterback all year."”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksLamar JacksonBaltimore RavensSep 3, 2026
Lamar Jackson to win NFL MVP
“"I think Lamar might win his third NFL MVP."”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Season Win TotalsCleveland BrownsSep 3, 2026
Cleveland Browns to finish with 4 wins
“"I think they’re going to be 4-13. I think it’s the worst quarterback situation in the NFL."”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Mike FlorioDepth Chart Calls · Shedeur SandersMiss · 0Florio reports the Browns will start Deshaun Watson in Week 1 but predicts Shedeur Sanders will likely be the starting quarterback by Week 3.
- Paul KerenDepth Chart Calls · Teven JenkinsMiss · 0Keren says Teven Jenkins still projects as Cleveland's Week 1 starting right guard despite a push from KT Leveston, and that Carson Schwesinger and Quincy Williams will be the Browns' lead linebackers.
- Mason CameronDepth Chart Calls · Ethan PocicMiss · 0An unsigned PFF piece ranks the NFL's top 32 centers heading into the 2026 season, with Creed Humphrey first for the fourth straight year, and names Ethan Pocic and Austin Schlottmann as the favorites to win starting center jobs in Baltimore and Tennessee.
- Jason McIntyreTrade and Signing Calls · Baker MayfieldMiss · 0Filling in for Colin Cowherd, McIntyre argued the 49ers' window is closed amid a brutal injury list and record travel, floated a Bijan Robinson trade to the Bears, predicted the Lions can win the NFC North, doubted Atlanta is even a playoff team, said Baker Mayfield's Tampa run ends after this season, and delivered a top-10 quarterback ranking.
- Pat FitzmauriceTrade and Signing Calls · Trey HendricksonMiss · 0Fitzmorris made picks 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28 and 31 in the 2026 mock, ranked the top three receiver prospects Tate-Lemon-Tyson, said Caleb Downs won't fall to Day 2, and predicted Trey Hendrickson won't be back in Cincinnati.
- Evan SilvaFantasy Defense Calls · Baltimore RavensClose · 58In his 2020 fantasy defense/special teams rankings, Silva puts the Steelers first, the 49ers second and the Ravens third, citing pass rush, favorable early schedules and game scripts.
More season win totals
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Chris BrockmanSeason Win Totals · New England PatriotsMiss · 0Brockman's overreaction slate: Breece Hall leaves the Jets and plays in the playoffs next season, Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the best receiver in the league, three quarterbacks (Mendoza first overall, plus Ty Simpson and Carson Beck) go in the first round, and the Patriots crater to a 7-10 season.
- Chris BrockmanSeason Win Totals · New England PatriotsMiss · 0Brockman argued Jaxon Smith-Njigba is already the best receiver in the NFL and deserves to be the highest paid, called his shot that three quarterbacks (Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Carson Beck) go in the first round with Mendoza first overall, and suggested New England is headed for a 7-10 season.
- JP AcostaSeason Win Totals · New York GiantsClose · 40Acosta expects John Harbaugh's Giants to jump to roughly seven wins in year one, and forecast several offseason moves: Aaron Rodgers returning to Pittsburgh, Daniel Jones returning to the Colts, Kirk Cousins being released by Atlanta, and Brandon Aiyuk leaving San Francisco.
- Rich EisenSeason Win Totals · New Orleans SaintsClose · 40Eisen called the 49ers-as-NFC-favorites take an overreaction, picked the Jaguars to beat the Titans and win their division, leaned Ravens over the Steelers in the Week 18 Sunday night game, expects the Bills to beat the Jets even without Josh Allen, sees the Chargers as the AFC's seventh seed, agreed Tyler Shough could win Offensive Rookie of the Year with a good Saints 2026, said Malik Willis will be a starter somewhere next season, and insisted Detroit goes into 2026 with Goff.
- Chris BrockmanSeason Win Totals · New Orleans SaintsClose · 40Brockman floated the 49ers as the team to beat in the NFC after their Sunday night win, predicted James Cook would lead the league in rushing, and said Tyler Shough will win Rookie of the Year with the Saints finishing above .500 next season.
- Rich EisenSeason Win Totals · Chicago BearsHit · 80Rich Eisen gave his Week 15 top-10 power rankings, installing the Rams at No. 1 as the best team in football, adding the Jaguars and keeping the Bears despite their loss, while dropping the Cowboys and Eagles off the list. He also projected 10-win seasons for both Chicago and Jacksonville and said the Jaguars would handle the Jets at home.