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Stephen A Smith

Analyst · #3

Stephen A
Smith

NFL · @stephenasmith

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TakeScore

42.5

ranked #3 overall.

ACCURACY

50%

takes that landed

BOLDNESS

4.8

contrarian-ness

ACCOUNTABILITY

35

accountability score

VOLUME

4

graded takes

RECEIPTS

0

public flip-flops

JAN 25

Analyst predicts that Jalen Hurts has a chance to win Super Bowl MVP and that an effective performance from him will lead the Philadelphia Eagles to win Super Bowl LIX.

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX, and Jalen Hurts was named Super Bowl MVP after scoring three total touchdowns and setting the Super Bowl record for rushing yards by a quarterback with 72. Both conditions for a TRUE outcome were fully met — the Eagles won convincingly and Hurts claimed MVP honors.

RIGHT

+22

JAN 25

Analyst predicts the Philadelphia Eagles will win Super Bowl LIX, contingent on their quarterback playing effectively.

The Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. Quarterback Jalen Hurts played exceptionally well, throwing for 221 yards and 2 TDs, rushing for 72 yards and a TD, and was named Super Bowl MVP — directly fulfilling the take's conditional ('if he plays effectively'). The win was decisive and not even particularly close.

RIGHT

+38

How TakeScore Works

accuracy × boldness × volume, decayed over time, penalized for memory-holed takes.

Accuracy weight40%
Boldness weight25%
Recency decay6 months
Flip-flop penalty−3.0 ea

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TakeScore · Lifetime

Current TakeScore: 42.5