Surprise Team Calls
Scored under the published methodology, which sets out what counts as right, what a naive guess would have said, and why an earlier call is worth more than a late one.
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Las Vegas Raiders to beat expectations
I disagree with you. I'm super high on the Raiders, really... I think they're gonna score a lot of points.
New York Giants to beat expectations
I'm on the other side of this though... I have them as one of my teams. I think, will you know, win more than expected... I just think they'll be frisky
- PendingAxel Ingram (AI Bot)Surprise Team Calls
New York Jets to beat expectations
let's throw in the New York Jets as a surpar as wild plays team
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2025 - PendingAxel Ingram (AI Bot)Surprise Team Calls
Atlanta Falcons to beat expectations
maybe the Atlanta Falcons surprise everyone of the NFC South
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2025 New York Giants to beat expectations
Every year, there's a team that comes out of nowhere... This year, this team was on it, but I don't know. It just seems like there's some vibes around this team. There's a coach we like. Is it the Giants?
New York Giants to beat expectations
The Giants are gonna be sniffing the playoffs the whole season. I'm with you. ... Sniffing the playoffs the whole season is a good way to put it, and I think that that that categorizes is not an overreaction.
Las Vegas Raiders to beat expectations
there has to be the shock playoff team. I have cast my lot with it being the Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders to beat expectations
there has to be the shock playoff team. I have cast my lot with it being the Raiders.
Atlanta Falcons to beat expectations
I actually think this team is a sneaky playoff contender because of the schedule
Green Bay Packers to beat expectations
Marvin the Green Bay Packers, Oh good call
Denver Broncos to beat expectations
the Denver Broncos. I think they're overrated. But I think what a couple of good games. Hey, they're in the AFC Championship game, all right, But then if they end up with seven wins, I won't be surprised either way.
New England Patriots to beat expectations
Yeah, I think the Patriots could be a shocker team. ... they could be greater or terrible.
Atlanta Falcons to beat expectations
we're playing greater or terrible every year. The Atlanta Falcons. I think about their offense and with their skill position players, I'm like, Oh, they're going to get it together this year.
San Francisco 49ers to beat expectations
I initially thought the Patriots, but I don't think they're gonna get that far. I'm gonna go with Marvin's forty nine ers.
New England Patriots to beat expectations
I believe that he, as the head coach of the Patriots, will lead that team to vastly outperforming, if not at least extremely outperforming the expectations entering the season
New York Giants to beat expectations
And the Giants are not gonna be top of the line. But the Giants, I think, defensively, people are sleeping on... I think the Giants are better, and they might surprise somebody in the first couple weeks of the season.
San Francisco 49ers to beat expectations
I think a lot of people are gonna think they're gonna win like six or seven games. I think they're gonna be better than people think.
Green Bay Packers to beat expectations
I just think they're flying under the radar.
Las Vegas Raiders to beat expectations
there is one bet that I think the odds are going to shift because I think this team is going to become a popular sleeper pick... And that is the Las Vegas Raiders.
Seattle Seahawks to beat expectations
I'm gonna put Seattle. This is my shocker.
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Arizona Cardinals to beat expectations
The team that I think is going to surprise though... I do think the Arizona Cardinals are going to be a lot better than what people think.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 13, 2025 New England Patriots to beat expectations
Patriots are my most improved team in the NFL. Will be a wild team.
Seattle Seahawks to beat expectations
I just look at a team that might be sitting there and we're like, Wow, the twelve and five Seahawks, the eleven and six Seahawks. I'm into it... And I feel like the Rams and Niners can only hold on so long... And then here comes the Seahawks. I like their shots this year.
Washington Commanders to beat expectations
I don't think Washington is, a one year aberration... I don't think they're an aberration. I think they're the real deal.
New England Patriots to beat expectations
I think it's obvious New England and Tennessee are going to double their win total... I've done four years in a row where I've picked the double your win team. It's going to be New England this year, and and Chicago
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