NFL · Sep 20, 2026 · Final
Closing line: LAC -6.5Box score on ESPN ↗
Takes about this game
Graded so far: 2–1 (67%)
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, 2026Ladd McConkey misses the Raiders game.
“I expect him to be out for the game”
100%The box score shows whether he played.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Tom Pelissero)
Result: Ladd McConkey is in the box score
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 17, 2026Brock Bowers doesn't play against the Chargers.
“Seems unlikely that he plays this week.”
95%The box score settles it; hedged as "seems unlikely."
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Tom Pelissero)
Result: Brock Bowers isn’t in the box score
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 17, 2026The Raiders cover +6.5 against the Chargers.
Sunday-pick lean; he wants the line at 7.
“I might be leaning toward the Raiders.”
55%Settles on the spread, but hedged and conditional on the line reaching 7.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
Result: Won by 12
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 13, 2026Brock Bowers plays in Week 2.
“they shaved his meniscus but he might be ready for week two”
75%The box score settles it, but 'might' hedges.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
Result: Brock Bowers isn’t in the box score; confirm by hand