Bucky Brooks· Jul 12, 2026
Brooks defends his prediction that the Raiders finish 6-11, forecasts breakout seasons for several young players (Cam Ward, Ashton Jeanty, Emeka Egbuka, Luther Burden III, Gunnar Helm, Amarius Mims), says Jeanty can contend for the rushing title, and thinks the Bengals are the most likely AFC North winner because they return everyone. He also predicts Bill Belichick never returns to the NFL and that North Carolina finishes below .500.
“But Ashton Genty, you say could lead the league in rushing.”
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5 checkable claims — 2 depth chart calls, 1 division winner, 1 positional finishe and 1 season win total — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 7 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
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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.
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Emeka Egbuka · 2026 season6 calls from 6 pundits between 1 and 1. Bucky Brooks said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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5 checkable claims in this take
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Emeka Egbuka to be 1st on the depth chart
“There is plenty of opportunity for Mecca Booker become the number one option in the passing game”
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- Season Win TotalsLas Vegas RaidersJul 12, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders to finish with 6 wins
“mister Bucky Brooks himself had the Raiders going six and eleven... we gave them six wins”
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Ashton Jeanty to finish top 1 at his position, by rushing yards
“But Ashton Genty, you say could lead the league in rushing. He can make a run at the rushing title.”
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- Depth Chart CallsLuther Burden IIIChicago BearsJul 12, 2026
Luther Burden III to be 1st on the depth chart
“there's a legit chance that Luther Burton becomes the number one early next season”
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- Division WinnersCincinnati BengalsJul 12, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals to win the division
“That leaves us and brings us back to the Cincinnati Bengals. The reason why they're being touted as maybe a potential favorite and division is because they bring everybody back and they have the best quarterback”
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- Jay MorrisonRoster Spot Calls · Tanner HudsonMiss · 0Morrison expects the Bengals to promote tight end Tanner Hudson from the practice squad to the active roster to fill the spot opened by Andrei Iosivas going on Injured Reserve.
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