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Steven Ruiz· Sep 10, 2026

Ruiz narrows the 2026 Super Bowl field to seven realistic contenders — Rams, Seahawks, Ravens, Bills, Broncos, Eagles and Texans — with the Rams as the clear favorites. He also expects Houston to reach double-digit wins if its offense is merely mediocre.

“One of these seven teams will win the Super Bowl”

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9 checkable claims — 7 super bowl picks, 1 power ranking 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.

None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.

Of the 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room.

Where this call stands in the room

Houston Texans · 2026 season · wins

11 calls from 6 pundits between 10 wins and 13 wins. Steven Ruiz said 10 wins. the room's median is 11 wins. not settled yet

Steven Ruiz — 10 winsthe room — 11 calls from 6 punditsmedian 11 wins

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9 checkable claims in this take

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