Rich Eisen · Jul 17, 2026
Eisen predicted both George Kittle and Patrick Mahomes will play in Week 1, that neither the Rams nor Seahawks will miss the playoffs (with one of them undefeated at their Christmas meeting), that the Cowboys will go 14-3, that Messi will score in the World Cup final, and that LeBron James' team will finish 23 games over .500.
“I I think both are playing week one.”
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- Roster Spot CallsGeorge KittleJul 17, 2026
George Kittle to make the roster
“More likely future hall of famer to play week one. George Kittle or Patrick Mahomes? ... Both are playing week one.”
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- Roster Spot CallsPatrick MahomesJul 17, 2026
Patrick Mahomes to make the roster
“I I think both are playing week one.”
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- Playoff PicksSeattle SeahawksJul 17, 2026
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
“They're not missing the playoffs, man. ... The seven that made the NFC playoffs last year... It will not include the Seahawks or the Rams.”
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- Playoff PicksLos Angeles RamsJul 17, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
“I'll go either either the Rams or or the Seahawks are undefeated on Christmas when they face ... They're not missing the playoffs, man.”
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- Season Win TotalsDallas CowboysJul 17, 2026
Dallas Cowboys to finish with 14 wins
“I I Cowboys go 14 and threes more likely.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.