SportsLine NFL expert Eric Cohen has dropped the full 2026 season predictions, simulating every single regular season game and the entire playoffs. That’s a massive undertaking, covering all 285 contests, and it gives us an early look at where our Seattle Seahawks stand with a projected win total of 10.5 wins.
The Expert With the Receipts
Listen, anyone can make predictions, right? But Cohen isn’t some armchair prognosticator. This guy has the receipts. Last season, he absolutely crushed it, going 180-91-1 (that’s 66%!) on his NFL straight-up picks in the regular season. Think about that for a second. In 2024, he nailed three of four win totals best bets, two of four division winner best bets, and even had the Eagles winning the NFC at a sweet +600. When someone with that kind of track record goes to the trouble of breaking down every single one of the 272 regular season games, plus the 13 postseason matchups, you pay attention.
Our Hawks and the Early 2026 Outlook
So, where do our beloved Seahawks land in this massive grid? Win totals have been hot betting topics ever since the schedule dropped in May. Teams like the Dolphins and Cardinals are down at 4.5 wins, while the big dogs like the Ravens, Rams, and yes, our Seahawks, are all projected at 10.5 wins. It’s a solid number, putting us right there in the mix with some of the league’s top squads. Cohen’s full simulation doesn’t just stop at regular season records, either. He’s diving into playoff projections and even laying out his 2027 Super Bowl LXI futures. Remember, eleven teams soared past that 10.5 regular season win mark last year, so there could be some serious value in looking at the Over for several teams in your 2026 NFL futures.
A Glimpse at Cohen’s Deeper Dives
While we’re all laser-focused on the Emerald City, Cohen’s predictions cover the whole league, offering insights that tell you how deeply he’s looking at every team. For example, he’s super bullish on the New Orleans Saints, projecting them to blow past their 7.5 win total. He points to rookie Tyler Shough, who took over at quarterback after Spencer Rattler’s rough 1-13 run over two years, leading the Saints to a 4-1 finish last season. Shough was lights out in that five-game stretch, ranking second in completion percentage, fourth in passer rating, and sixth in passing yards, while also tearing it up on the ground with 135 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Now he’s got Travis Etienne joining him. This kind of detailed breakdown for every team is what makes Cohen’s full grid so valuable.
The 2026 NFL season feels far off, but with Cohen’s full breakdown and our Seahawks sitting at 10.5 wins, the anticipation is already building. Will Macdonald’s squad smash that 10.5 mark? We’re ready to watch every snap and see how this expert’s monumental predictions play out on the Lumen Field turf.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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