Nick Shook· Sep 18, 2026
Shook said he would take the Steelers and Jaguars to win outright on the road, still expects the Chargers to beat the Raiders, and thinks Baltimore's run game will turn the Saints game into a double-digit Ravens win.
“I would take the Steelers straight up. The line doesn't even matter to me in this game.”
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4 checkable claims — 4 game outcome picks — 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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Who this take is about
The games in this take
- Steelers at Patriots 19 calls
- Saints at Ravens 13 calls
- Jaguars at Broncos 35 calls
- Raiders at Chargers 9 calls
4 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 PicksJacksonville JaguarsSep 18, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Broncos
“I think that they have the formula to beat this team... I would probably take them straight up, even though they're going to mile high.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksLos Angeles ChargersSep 18, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers to beat Raiders
“It still feels to me like it's a game that the Chargers win.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksBaltimore RavensSep 18, 2026
Baltimore Ravens to beat Saints
“I really worry about that defense stopping the run... that's what's gonna tip that game into a double-digit win for the ravens I think.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksPittsburgh SteelersSep 18, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers to beat Patriots
“I would take the Steelers straight up. The line doesn't even matter to me in this game, just because of how well their defense performed in week one.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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