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98.95% of their claims were specific enough to check. Most of what they said committed to something.
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Everyone writing under this banner, pooled into the numbers above. Counted by article, with a paginated series counting once — the same rule used for an individual, from the published methodology.
Teams and players where CBS Sports’s writers keep landing outside the room: at least twice, a call published under this banner sat beyond every other pundit who made a comparable one — higher or lower than all of them, in a room of at least five voices. The bar is the banner’s standing lean (+100 would be the most bullish voice in every room), and the accuracy covers just those out-on-a-limb calls, once they settle. Computed, never chosen.
Outside the room in 4 of 5 articles (1 higher, 3 lower) · the strays aren’t settled yet
Outside the room in 3 of 3 articles — always higher · the strays aren’t settled yet
476–500 of 1,665
148 / 1,665
graded
1,517 still pending
Outside the room in 3 of 9 articles (1 higher, 2 lower) · the strays aren’t settled yet
Outside the room in 3 of 4 articles — always lower · the strays aren’t settled yet
Outside the room in 3 of 5 articles — always lower · the strays aren’t settled yet
Outside the room in 3 of 13 articles (1 higher, 2 lower) · the strays aren’t settled yet
Detroit Lions to win the division
With a high-flying offense, I think the Lions have enough firepower to take the NFC North.
Los Angeles Rams to win the division
I do think the Seahawks will keep this division race close, but the Rams feel inevitable. I just can't pick against them.
New Orleans Saints to win the division
if New Orleans can weather the early injuries, including Jordyn Tyson's absence, there's enough here to steal a division where 9 wins might be enough to get it done.
New Orleans Saints to win the division
With one of the easiest paths in the league, New Orleans can be one of the surprise teams of 2026.
Chicago Bears to win the division
There are questions on defense, especially after losing Coby Bryant to injury, but it's hard to bet against Johnson in Year 2.
Dallas Cowboys to win the division
Dak has enough around him to win a wide-open NFC East.
New England Patriots to win the division
It'll be neck-and-neck with Buffalo, but the value is on the Patriots repeating as division champs.
Denver Broncos to win the division
This is by far the best value on the board among all division futures.
Seattle Seahawks to win the division
I'll take the value and quiet confidence of Seattle to win the NFC West.
Detroit Lions to win the division
The Minnesota Vikings are definitely an interesting flier at +450, but I'll take the Lions at +175.
New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
New Orleans can be one of the surprise teams of 2026.
Los Angeles Chargers to win the division
This is it! This is the year Justin Herbert finally wins the AFC West!
Detroit Lions to win the division
Detroit has the easiest schedule in the NFL entering 2026 ... that should help them stack up wins in what should be a wildly competitive NFC North.
Philadelphia Eagles to win the division
I thought long and hard about the Giants in an upset, but I just couldn't get all the way there. The Eagles have one of the best secondaries in the NFL
Philadelphia Eagles to reach the Super Bowl
If that trend continues this year, the Eagles will be back in the big game for a third time in five years.
Denver Broncos to win the division
I think this is the best roster in the division, so getting plus money feels good here.
Houston Texans to finish with ? wins
If their offense can even approach average, they should win double-digit games with ease and could get into the teens if it's better than that.
Caleb Downs to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
That defense should be improved this year with the additions of future Defensive Rookie of the Year Caleb Downs
New Orleans Saints to win the division
The Saints have one of the easiest schedules in the NFL this year and play in the worst division, so +255 feels like pretty good value.
Chicago Bears to win the division
Getting three-to-one on the Bears to win the division feels like good value compared to the odds offered for the Lions or Packers.
Seattle Seahawks to win the division
I think the Rams will probably win the division, but getting this price on the Seahawks compared with having to lay the juice for the Rams feels wrong. This is the better bet.
Dallas Cowboys to win the division
Yep, I'm drinking the Cowboys Kool-Aid this year.
New Orleans Saints to win the division
I like the Saints because of their strong finish last season and the youth movement Kellen Moore is overseeing.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the division
I don't think any of these teams are very good, so I'm just going with the one I think is the least bad.
Seattle Seahawks to win the division
so I will hit it down the middle with the defending Super Bowl champions ... Seattle has the experience and will not be threatened by Los Angeles.