NFL · Sep 20, 2026 · Final
Closing line: TB -8.5Box score on ESPN ↗
Takes about this game
Graded so far: 0–5 (0%)
Transcripts don’t label speakers, so each take has a speaker confidence score for who said it (hover it for the reasoning). Each take also has a gradeability score: 100% means it can be cleanly confirmed or refuted, and 0% means pure opinion. Click a tier to filter.
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 17, 20266-point teaser: Buccaneers −2.5 against the Browns and Jaguars +8.5 against the Broncos.
Ringer 107, Week 2, his 6-point teaser.
“And if he's going to beat my tease of bucks down to minus two and a half with Jags plus eight and a half, God bless him.”
100%Settles from the final scores; every leg has to cover its teased line.
Who said it (100%): Ringer 107 pick, from the picks segment
Result: 2-leg teaser
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 17, 2026The Buccaneers beat the Browns (moneyline parlay leg).
Plans moneyline parlays built around Tampa, likely with the 49ers.
“I have to figure out the, the money line parlays that I'm going to put the bucks into”
100%The final score settles it.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Joe House)
Result: Lost by 4
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 13, 2026The Buccaneers cover a teased −1.5 against the Browns.
Teaser idea: Bucs −7.5 teased six points.
“That is looking teaser -ish.”
70%Settles against the teased line, but it's a lean, not a placed bet.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Cousin Sal)
Result: Lost by 4
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 13, 2026The Browns lose to the Buccaneers.
Betting against Deshaun Watson.
“I'm going to have multiple bets.”
90%The final score settles it; the exact bets aren't specified.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
Result: Won by 4
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 13, 2026The Bucs–Browns line moves to Buccaneers −9.5.
The line was 7.5 when he said it.
“This line will be nine and a half in two days.”
85%Closing line at 9.5+ (the stated 'two days' is graded at close).
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
Result: Closed TB -8.5
