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Jonas Knox· Sep 26, 2025

Knox predicted Dante Moore would be the Heisman favorite after the Penn State–Oregon weekend, and in the NFL picks took Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, the Rams minus 3.5, Baltimore, and the Cowboys plus seven.

“I think after this weekend, Dante more will be the Heisman favorite.”

said on air or in an interview · 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe (podcast) · read the original →

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5 checkable claims — 5 game outcome picks — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.

It names 5 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

All 5 have settled, averaging 50 out of 100, against 70 for a naive guess at the same calls.

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  • Game Outcome PicksDallas CowboysSep 26, 2025

    Dallas Cowboys to beat Packers

    “I'll take the cow Boys plus seven please”

    Close · 50Scored 50a naive guess scored 50+0 skill
    How this was scored
    won:
    tie
    score:
    40-40
    skill:
    0
    they picked:
    DAL
    season:
    2025
    accuracy:
    50
    baseline:
    50
    the naive pick:
    DAL
    difficulty:
    1.83
    weeks in the season:
    18
    weeks left when called:
    15

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  • Game Outcome PicksBaltimore RavensSep 26, 2025

    Baltimore Ravens to beat Chiefs

    “I'm gonna take Baltimore as well too.”

    Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-183 skill
    How this was scored
    won:
    KC
    score:
    20-37
    skill:
    -183
    they picked:
    BAL
    season:
    2025
    accuracy:
    0
    baseline:
    100
    the naive pick:
    KC
    difficulty:
    1.83
    weeks in the season:
    18
    weeks left when called:
    15

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  • Game Outcome PicksLos Angeles RamsSep 26, 2025

    Los Angeles Rams to beat Colts

    “I'm gonna take take the Rams minus three and a half.”

    Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
    How this was scored
    won:
    LAR
    score:
    20-27
    skill:
    0
    they picked:
    LAR
    season:
    2025
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    100
    the naive pick:
    LAR
    difficulty:
    1.83
    weeks in the season:
    18
    weeks left when called:
    15

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  • Game Outcome PicksTampa Bay BuccaneersSep 26, 2025

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers to beat Eagles

    “I will take Tampa Bay. They're trying to dial up that swamp ash.”

    Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
    How this was scored
    won:
    PHI
    score:
    31-25
    skill:
    0
    they picked:
    TB
    season:
    2025
    accuracy:
    0
    baseline:
    0
    the naive pick:
    TB
    difficulty:
    1.83
    weeks in the season:
    18
    weeks left when called:
    15

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  • Game Outcome PicksPittsburgh SteelersSep 26, 2025

    Pittsburgh Steelers to beat Vikings

    “I'll take Pittsburgh knocks locks... I want to go with the Steelers on neutral ground.”

    Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
    How this was scored
    won:
    PIT
    score:
    21-24
    skill:
    0
    they picked:
    PIT
    season:
    2025
    accuracy:
    100
    baseline:
    100
    the naive pick:
    PIT
    difficulty:
    1.83
    weeks in the season:
    18
    weeks left when called:
    15

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