Thursday, Oct 22nd

The Oracle 4.26

Published Oct 3, 2026 · 10:00 AM ET

IC LiteMinimizeShow

IC LITE – THE ORACLE ::

UNIQUE SLATE READ ::

What makes this slate different from a normal week, and where is the field likely to gather?

  • JM – JAX/CIN is the primary draw; KC/LV is the secondary game with both defenses looking vulnerable.
  • Xandamere – CIN/JAX is obvious; DEN/SF, DAL/HOU, and NE/BUF all carry high totals with depressed ownership worth monitoring.
  • Hilow – Less confidence in game environments this week; JAX/CIN is the only true ceiling game but needs early fireworks to justify salaries.
  • MJohnson – JAX/CIN leads by a clear margin; KC/LV and DEN/SF are secondary paths; cheap core stacks could define winning builds this week.

Inner Circle Lite

Upgrade for $5 a week

That was a sneak peek. IC Lite members get the whole condensed read on every article, all week long, plus all the projections.

Upgrade For $5 A Week

Free Account Required

See The Game Targets First

Mike Johnson is building Week 4 around JAX/CIN but keeps getting pulled toward KC/LV and DEN/SF for different reasons. A free account opens these opening reads.

Inner Circle Members Only

Shrink The Slate

Mike Johnson is cutting hard this week, entire teams off the board, a pointed flex lean, and a few “obvious” plays he thinks the field will regret missing.