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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- 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”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Sleeper CallsCam WardTennessee TitansJul 12, 2026
Cam Ward to outplay his draft cost
“This week you had the twenty twenty six all Breakout team... Cam Ward the quarterback of the Tennessee Titans... I think the overall performance from the second year pro goes up.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
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.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Sleeper CallsAshton JeantyLas Vegas RaidersJul 12, 2026
Ashton Jeanty to outplay his draft cost
“look for Ashton Gentz to play a huge role in the Raiders' offensive success and look for his numbers to reflect that”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Sleeper CallsLuther Burden IIIChicago BearsJul 12, 2026
Luther Burden III to outplay his draft cost
“look for his production to skyrocket. He's a really good player.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
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”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- 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”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Sleeper CallsGunnar HelmTennessee TitansJul 12, 2026
Gunnar Helm to outplay his draft cost
“You got Gunna Helm over there at the tight end gonna do some breakout too so well this year... That's why you can see his numbers grow.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Sleeper CallsAmarius MimsCincinnati BengalsJul 12, 2026
Amarius Mims to outplay his draft cost
“You got a Marius Mimbus. He's an offensive tackle... In Americs Mems is gon a huge part of that.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- 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”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Sleeper CallsEmeka EgbukaTampa Bay BuccaneersJul 12, 2026
Emeka Egbuka to outplay his draft cost
“There is plenty of opportunity for Mecca Booker become the number one option in the passing game”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.