Takes graded
2–0
100% hit rate
Takes
5
across 1 episode
Avg. gradeability
87%
Mostly checkable calls
Speaker attribution: average 95% confidence.
Kelly’s takes
Graded so far: 2–0 (100%)
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 9, 2026Sam Darnold returns from his hip injury this season.
After Darnold's hip injury on the opening series.
“my gut just tells me he's probably going to be back this year”
85%Settles on whether Darnold plays again this season; hedged with "probably".
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Danny Kelly)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 9, 2026Sam Darnold only misses a few games
“maybe he'll only miss a few games”
75%Games missed are checkable; “a few” is loose
Who said it (90%): Kelly, the Seahawks fan, answering Bill’s “DK, how do you feel?”
Result: Darnold was back starting for Seattle by Week 3 (Drake Mayday, 00:37:36).
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 9, 2026The Seahawks start Drew Lock instead of trading for a quarterback.
“I think they'll just roll with Locke.”
85%Transaction records show whether Seattle trades for a quarterback.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Danny Kelly)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 9, 2026The 49ers are alive as 3.5-point underdogs
“I just think Shanahan gives them an edge.”
100%The final score alone shows whether San Francisco covered the 3.5-point spread.
How it’s graded: The 49ers cover +3.5 against the Rams: they win outright or lose by 3 or fewer points in their next game after 2026-09-09. Source: Official NFL final score (NFL.com or ESPN box score). Settles: Final whistle of the next 49ers-Rams game in 2026.
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
Result: Won by 20
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 9, 2026The Seahawks win the Super Bowl.
Restating the Super Bowl pick he made on the Ringer Fantasy Football Show.
“I said the Seahawks”
90%Super Bowl result settles it; he admits he said it with "maybe".
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Danny Kelly)
