Rangers Predict the Free Jacks 2026 Season

Way Too Early

Before the season gets underway, the Rangers are already setting expectations for the Free Jacks. The overall mood is confident, but not without a few warning signs on the schedule.

The big picture

  • Average prediction: 7.3-2.7
  • Median wins: 7
  • Most common prediction: 7-3 (11 Rangers)
  • Best-case prediction: 10-0
  • Most cautious prediction: 4-6

Optimists vs. skeptics

  • Biggest believers: Ranger Muppet, Ranger Becca
  • Most cautious: James Arthur Deeley
  • Perfect season watch: Ranger Muppet, Ranger Becca predicted a 10-0 run

Game-by-game confidence

Matchup Win Lose
Week 2 at California Legion 44% 56%
Week 3 vs. Old Glory DC 96% 4%
Week 4 at Chicago Hounds 33% 67%
Week 5 vs. Anthem RC 93% 7%
Week 6 vs. Seattle Seawolves 89% 11%
Week 7 vs. California Legion 96% 4%
Week 8 at Old Glory DC 74% 26%
Week 9 at Anthem RC 96% 4%
Week 10 at Seattle Seawolves 37% 63%
Week 11 vs. Chicago Hounds 74% 26%

What stands out

  • Biggest confidence spot: Week 3 vs. Old Glory DC (96% picked a win)
  • Biggest danger game: Week 4 at Chicago Hounds (67% predicted a loss)
  • Toss-up games: Week 2 at California Legion, Week 10 at Seattle Seawolves
  • Ranger John checks in at 7-3
  • Ranger Payne checks in at 8-2
  • freejack fitzy checks in at 8-2
  • Uncle Phil checks in at 8-2
  • Dave McVey sees more danger than most at 7-3, fading the crowd on Week 4 at Chicago Hounds and Week 8 at Old Glory DC
  • Bozo6 is more cautious at 6-4, with concern centered on Week 2 at California Legion and Week 6 vs. Seattle Seawolves
  • Ranger Bunny is more cautious at 6-4, with concern centered on Week 2 at California Legion and Week 3 vs. Old Glory DC
  • Ranger Frank sees more danger than most at 7-3, fading the crowd on Week 4 at Chicago Hounds and Week 6 vs. Seattle Seawolves. Reigning Champ

Bonus question: biggest offseason surprise

  1. Houston — 17
  2. Miami — 3
  3. Utah — 3
  4. NOLA — 2
  5. San Diego — 2

Now we wait to see whether the Rangers nailed it — or got way too early a little too wrong.

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