NFL
Los Angeles Rams
Takes
36
from 9 people
Linked games
5
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BUF@LAR·10/12 - 8:15 PM EDT·Close LAR -2.5→Takes about the Rams
Graded so far: 18–2 (90%)
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 · Oct 5, 2026Three NFC West teams make the playoffs.
“I think there's three NFC West teams in the playoffs again”
100%The playoff field is public record and counting NFC West qualifiers is a clear yes or no.
How it’s graded: At least three of the four NFC West teams (ARI, LAR, SF, SEA) qualify for the 2026-27 NFL playoffs. Source: NFL.com final 2026 regular-season standings and playoff bracket. Settles: End of the 2026 NFL regular season.
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 1, 2026The Rams cover −3 against the Eagles.
Ringer 107, Week 4 pick.
“I have no problem whatsoever laying the three with the LA Rams going into Philadelphia”
100%Settles from the final score against the line.
Who said it (100%): Ringer 107 pick, from the picks segment
Result: Won by 4
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 1, 2026Puka Nacua plays against the Eagles.
“Puka is back.”
95%The box score shows whether he played.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Joe House)
Result: Puka Nacua is in the box score
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 1, 2026DeVonta Smith misses the Eagles' game against the Rams.
“But there's some indication that Devontae Smith is possibly going to miss.”
70%The box score settles it, but 'possibly' is a heavy hedge.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Joe House)
Result: DeVonta Smith isn’t in the box score
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 1, 2026The Rams beat the Eagles.
“Rams would be 1 -3 if they lost this game. That seems inconceivable.”
95%A moneyline lean on top of his spread pick, settled by the final score.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
Result: Won by 4
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 1, 2026The Rams line moves to −3.5 by kickoff.
“I think that could bump up to Rams three and a”
80%ESPN closing line settles it, but he hedged it on Puka playing.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
Result: Closed LAR -4.5
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 1, 2026The Rams cover −3 against the Eagles.
Ringer 107, Week 4 pick.
“So that was my second pick. Rams minus three.”
100%Settles from the final score against the line.
Who said it (100%): Ringer 107 pick, from the picks segment
Result: Won by 4
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 1, 2026The Rams line moves to −3.5 by game time.
“might be three and a half by game time”
75%The ESPN closing line settles it, but it's hedged and tied to DeVonta Smith's status.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Joe House)
Result: Closed LAR -4.5
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 1, 2026Puka Nacua plays against the Eagles.
“all systems go for him to be back against the Eagles”
95%The box score shows whether he played.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Tom Pelissero)
Result: Puka Nacua is in the box score
- Ringer Wise Guys · Sep 29, 2026The Rams cover −2.5 against the Eagles
“I think two and a half's left on the LA Rams this week is, is a bet for me”
100%Graded as: Rams win the game outright by 3 or more points (cover −2.5), per the final score.
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
Result: On Oct 4, 2026 the Rams beat the Eagles 24-20 in Philadelphia, a 4-point margin. That covers −2.5. They rallied from a 20-10 deficit in the fourth quarter.
- Graded by: ESPN ↗ Rams 24-20 Eagles (Oct 4, 2026) Final Score - ESPN · Oct 4, 2026
- Ringer Wise Guys · Sep 29, 2026Puka Nacua plays for the Rams against the Eagles
“I think Naku is going to play.”
100%Whether Nacua plays is on the record.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Anthony Dabbundo)
Result: Puka Nacua is in the box score
- Ringer Wise Guys · Sep 29, 2026The Rams close as 3-point favorites over the Eagles
“I think this market closes three on Sunday.”
95%The ESPN closing line settles it.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Anthony Dabbundo)
Result: Closed LAR -4.5
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 27, 2026The Rams recover from their 1–2 start.
“I'm not that worried about them.”
30%A vibe with no timeframe or threshold for what 'worried' means.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 21, 2026Puka Nacua doesn't play Monday night against the Giants.
About Monday night's Rams–Giants game.
“I don't think he is.”
95%The box score shows whether he played.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
Result: Puka Nacua isn’t in the box score
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 21, 2026Puka Nacua is on injured reserve by the Rams' game against the Eagles.
“I'm sure Pucco will be on the IR by that point.”
85%IR transactions are public record; the timeframe is the Rams' Week 4 game at Philly.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 17, 2026The Giants lose to the Rams.
“They probably lose to the Rams, right?”
100%A single final score gives a clear yes or no.
How it’s graded: The Giants lose to the Rams in their 2026 Week 2 game; a Giants win or a tie grades as wrong. Source: Official NFL final score (NFL.com or ESPN box score). Settles: Final whistle of the 2026 Week 2 Giants-Rams game.
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
Result: Lost by 22
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 17, 2026Donald doesn't play for the Rams against the Giants.
“I don't even think we're going to see him.”
80%The box score settles it; hedged with 'I don't even think'.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
Result: Aaron Donald is in the box score
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 13, 2026Caleb Williams throws for more yards than Matthew Stafford this season.
Explaining why his Stafford most-passing-yards future looks bad.
“I think Caleb Williams is just going to go nuts with this one”
70%Season passing-yard totals compare the two, but "go nuts" is loose.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Cousin Sal)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 13, 2026The Rams miss the playoffs
“I could see them missing the playoffs.”
60%Playoffs are checkable, but “I could see” hedges it
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 13, 2026The Rams finish under 11.5 wins.
“I wouldn't want to have to bet on the Rams having to go 12 -5.”
85%Standings settle it; framed as a lean, not a bet.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
Result: Currently 2–2, 3rd in the NFC West, the NFC 7 seed (as of 2026-10-05)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 10, 2026Matthew Stafford recovers from a bad Week 1 and plays fine this season.
“He'll probably be fine.”
30%"Fine" is vague, hedged with "probably", and has no timeframe.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 9, 2026The 49ers beat the Rams in Australia
“It's going to lead to a win tomorrow would be my bet.”
95%The 49ers win or lose in Australia
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
Result: Won by 20
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 9, 2026The 49ers struggle after returning from Australia, while the Rams are fine in Week 2.
“I think long -term it's going to be bad”
30%"Bad long-term" has no clear test; Week 2 results are only a loose proxy.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 9, 2026The Rams struggle after returning from Australia as much as the 49ers do.
Responding to Bill's claim that the Rams' quick trip to Australia leaves them fine for Week 2.
“I kind of keep wondering if the Rams are going to be just as troubled”
35%Hedged as wondering, and there's no clear measure of "troubled" after the trip.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Danny Heifetz)
- 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 49ers cover +3.5 against the Rams.
“Just take the points.”
100%Settles from the final score against the line.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Danny Heifetz)
Result: Won by 20
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 9, 2026The 49ers cover +3.5 against the Rams.
“I think the Rams are more or less punting this game”
90%Settles against the line; his side comes from "all of us are on the Niners".
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Craig Horlbeck)
Result: Won by 20
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 9, 2026The Rams win the Super Bowl
“I had the Rams winning the Super Bowl.”
95%The Super Bowl winner is a matter of record
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 8, 2026The 49ers beat the Rams in Australia but struggle for weeks afterward from the travel.
Agreeing with an emailer that the 49ers win in Australia but are thrown off for two months.
“So I think that's super plausible.”
30%He only calls it plausible, and the slump is vague.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Nick Wright)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 6, 2026The 49ers cover +3.5 against the Rams.
Asked to choose between Pats +3.5 and Niners +3.5 for the Australia game, he says San Francisco.
“This is the healthiest the 49ers will be all year.”
80%The final score settles it, but this is a lean rather than a firm pick.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Cousin Sal)
Result: Won by 20
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 6, 2026Rams win the NFC West, Chargers make the playoffs, Cardinals lose their first 5 (+850)
“Chargers make the playoffs and Cardinals lose their first five.”
95%Settles over the season; the Cardinals leg needed an 0–5 start
Who said it (80%): Sal’s turn in the alternating futures draft
Result: Arizona beat the Chargers in Week 1 (The Broken Chargers, 00:22:07), so the Cardinals couldn’t start 0–5.
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 6, 2026Seattle and New England over 8.5 wins, Rams under 13.5 (+145)
“Seattle and New England together over eight and a half wins.”
100%Three teams’ final win totals
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 6, 2026Myles Garrett wins Defensive Player of the Year (4–1)
“Miles Garrett, Defensive Player of the Year, 4 -1.”
95%Defensive Player of the Year voting
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 6, 2026Matthew Stafford leads the NFL in passing yards.
Futures draft, +500.
“Most passing yards, plus 500”
100%League passing leaders settle it.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Cousin Sal)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 6, 2026The Rams beat the Bills in the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl exact-matchup pick at +3050.
“is the Rams over Bills at plus 3,050.”
100%The Super Bowl result settles it.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Cousin Sal)
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 3, 2026The favored Rams don't win the Super Bowl.
On the Rams being the prohibitive Super Bowl favorite.
“So anytime I ever see somebody that's a prohibitive favorite, I just don't, I'm not buying it.”
55%Implicit fade, graded here as the Rams not winning the Super Bowl.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
