Rob Bushka· May 19, 2026
Buschka picked the Rams to start 3-0 and finish 13-4 as division winners, with losses to Philadelphia, Buffalo, Kansas City and San Francisco; he also predicted AJ Brown lands in New England and that rookie Ty Simpson starts three games, throws for over 1,000 yards and wins Rookie of the Year.
“Simpson's gonna get his three games in twice against Phoenix, once against Vegas. He's gonna throw for a thousand yards in three games, and they'll still get rookie of the year.”
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24 checkable claims — 17 game outcome picks, 2 season win totals, 1 award pick, 1 division winner, 1 mock draft pick, 1 player season number and 1 trade and signing call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 11 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
2 of 24 have settled so far, averaging 50 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Of the 3 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 2 and below it on 1.
Where this call stands in the room
Los Angeles Rams · 2026 season · wins12 calls from 7 pundits between 3 wins and 17 wins. Rob Bushka said 13 wins. the room's median is 12 wins. not settled yet
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The games in this take
- 49ers at Rams 37 calls
- Giants at Rams 6 calls
- Rams at Broncos 9 calls
- Rams at Eagles 8 calls
- Bills at Rams 6 calls
- Cardinals at Rams 9 calls
- Rams at Raiders 5 calls
- Rams at Commanders 4 calls
- Packers at Rams 4 calls
- Chiefs at Rams 6 calls
- Cowboys at Rams 11 calls
- Rams at Seahawks 11 calls
- Rams at Buccaneers 5 calls
24 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 PicksSan Francisco 49ersMay 19, 2026
San Francisco 49ers to win
“So the Rams lose back to back games. Wow. Go nine and four.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- SF
- score:
- 27-7
- skill:
- 200
- they picked:
- SF
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- LAR
- difficulty:
- 2
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- Game Outcome PicksLos Angeles RamsMay 19, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to win
“I'm I'm I'm giving it to the Rams.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- SF
- score:
- 27-7
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- LAR
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- LAR
- difficulty:
- 2
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- Division WinnersLos Angeles RamsMay 19, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to win the division
“They're gonna have a one game lead over Seattle coming in. ... They'll find a way to get a win”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksLos Angeles RamsMay 19, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to win
“apparently, Rob's already got it at five and o ... so that moves into four and two for Rob”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksLos Angeles RamsMay 19, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to win
“before they come back and drum up on Phoenix side ... big Brock and Rob have the Rams at eight and two going into the bye”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksLos Angeles RamsMay 19, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to win
“they limped into Washington and wound up winning by three ... no, they win that game”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Trade and Signing CallsA.J. BrownMay 19, 2026
A.J. Brown to move
“Brown will not be there. He will be a New England Patriot.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksLos Angeles ChargersMay 19, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers to win
“I think the chargers are up by three at halftime ... and the chargers are the chargers in the second half.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksLos Angeles RamsMay 19, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to win
“I think the Rams may wind up winning. I think they'll win by field goal.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Season Win TotalsLos Angeles RamsMay 19, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to finish with 13 wins
“I think they'll have four losses. ... we all had them at thirteen and four”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksLos Angeles RamsMay 19, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to win
“yeah, you're gonna win at Tampa Bay”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksPhiladelphia EaglesMay 19, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles to win
“I got them taking their first loss of the year with this one ... But Philly's gonna get this win.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksLos Angeles RamsMay 19, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to win
“no chance the Rams lose to a rookie quarterback, I assume? Not at all. Not at all. I don't see it happening.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Season Win TotalsSeattle SeahawksMay 19, 2026
Seattle Seahawks to finish with 12 wins
“Seattle will have five losses because Seattle has a tougher schedule than the Rams do.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Player Season NumbersTy SimpsonLos Angeles RamsMay 19, 2026
Ty Simpson to record 1,000 passing yards
“He'll have over a thousand yards and win rookie of the year playing in only three games this year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksDallas CowboysMay 19, 2026
Dallas Cowboys to win
“Plain and simple, Dak Prescott's more overrated ... So, yeah, they're good. They don't play well either. So that's a loss.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksLos Angeles RamsMay 19, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to win
“No. That game that game's out here. The Packers always play crappy when they come out west.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksKansas City ChiefsMay 19, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs to win
“yeah, Rams lose that game to the Chiefs, and they fall to nine and three”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Mock Draft PicksDante MooreMay 19, 2026
Dante Moore to be picked “a high draft pick”
“You're gonna go ahead and and blow a high draft pick on Dante Moore next year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksLos Angeles RamsMay 19, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to win
“I will go ahead and say the Rams will win in Seattle on Christmas day”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksBuffalo BillsMay 19, 2026
Buffalo Bills to win
“So I like the Bills, I think, to win this game this time.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksLos Angeles RamsMay 19, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to win
“So, Epstein, no. Rams, yes. We're going to two and o.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksLos Angeles RamsMay 19, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to win
“The Oregon Ducks are gonna lose this game ... Rams go three and o.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Award PicksTy SimpsonLos Angeles RamsMay 19, 2026
Ty Simpson to win Rookie of the Year
“He's gonna throw for a thousand yards in three games, and they'll still get rookie of the year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Tyler SullivanDepth Chart Calls · Drew LockMiss · 0In an unsigned Week 2 odds roundup, the piece states that with Sam Darnold hurt, Drew Lock will likely start at quarterback for Seattle against Arizona.
- Mike MoraitisTrade and Signing Calls · DaRon BlandHit · 100Moraitis names five Cowboys he expects to be playing their final season opener in Dallas in 2026: George Pickens (likely tag-and-trade or departure), Malik Hooker, Luke Schoonmaker, DeMarvion Overshown and DaRon Bland.
- Jeff KerrDepth Chart Calls · Michael CarterMiss · 0Kerr says several Eagles have raised their stock in camp: Darius Cooper is emerging as the team's WR4, Drew Kendall is the No. 3 interior lineman/top backup at guard and center, Willie Lampkin is in prime position to make the 53-man roster, and Michael Carter is a roster lock who could start at safety in Week 1.
- Michael HanichDepth Chart Calls · Bud ClarkMiss · 0Hanich suggests Nick Emmanwori may miss Week 1 after ankle surgery, and that Noah Igbinoghene is making a strong case to be the Seahawks' Week 1 starting nickel, with Bud Clark also possibly stepping into a starting role if Emmanwori is out.
- Mike TannenbaumTrade and Signing Calls · Stefon DiggsMiss · 0Tannenbaum argues the Chiefs should lean on the run game early while Mahomes recovers, says the Bills haven't done enough at receiver and would repeat their playoff shortcoming, expects AJ Brown to have a massive impact in New England, thinks George Pickens will earn a big raise, and offers free-agent fits: Deebo Samuel to Buffalo, Joey Bosa to Tampa Bay, Taylor Decker to Houston, and Stefon Diggs to San Francisco.
- Evan SilvaFantasy Defense Calls · San Francisco 49ersMiss · 0In 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.
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- Eric ManginiGame Outcome Picks · Denver BroncosMiss · 0Mangini's upset alert was Washington over Philadelphia; in the chips segment he backed Houston, Dallas and Denver; and his Monday headline was Cincinnati mauling Tampa Bay, with Joe Burrow as his MVP and the Bengals as AFC North champs.
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