Browns vs Jaguars predictions, graded
Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars · Week 1, 2026 · Sun, Sep 13 · Final: Browns 10, Jaguars 34 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Browns vs Jaguars? Of 20 pundits with a call on record, 19 take the Jaguars and 1 takes the Browns. 5 named a score; the median has the Jaguars by 17. The Jaguars won 34-10, so 19 of 20 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 90 out of 100.
Who the room took
20 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callBrowns vs Jaguars picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- Sports IllustratedJaguars 7, Browns 1
- CBS Sportsall 6 Jaguars
- The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast)all 2 Jaguars
The other 4 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 4 Jaguars.
Browns vs Jaguars score predictions
5 pundits named a score; the median call is Jaguars by 17, and the final was Jaguars by 24.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Shanna McCarristonJaguars 30, Browns 10Hit · 90
- Nick ShookJaguars 30, Browns 9Hit · 93
- Mike FlorioJaguars 28, Browns 14Close · 76
- Pete PriscoJaguars 30, Browns 13Hit · 83
- John BreechJaguars 19, Browns 16Close · 50
Browns at Jaguars: how they came in
The Browns went 5-12 last season and the Jaguars went 13-4 last season. On win totals, 13 pundits put the Browns at 6.4 wins on average, and 12 pundits put the Jaguars at 10.8 wins on average.
EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida
- Record coming in
- 0-0
- Unit ranks
- offense 25th, defense 14th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 5-12
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 6.4 · 3 to 10 wins
- Record coming in
- 0-0
- Unit ranks
- offense 3rd, defense 4th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 13-4
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 10.8 · 6 to 17 wins
Browns and Jaguars players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Browns
- Shedeur SandersStarting QB · QB
299 passing yards · 2 TD, 0 INT · 64.7% completions · 3 games · 43rd in the NFL in passing yards
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
“And it's going to happen for you, Shador... but you will be QB1 before this year is over.” the article →
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
“Watson entered the concussion protocol a day later and has since cleared. Shedeur Sanders is expected to start Sunday vs. New Orleans.” the article →
- Quinshon JudkinsRB1 · RB
385 rushing yards on 116 carries · 3 TD · 22 catches for 136 · 8 games · 24th in the NFL in rushing yards
Quinshon Judkins to fall short of his draft cost (a midrange or low-end RB2)
“Judkins is being drafted as a midrange or low-end RB2... the constraints of the Cleveland offense will almost certainly limit his touchdowns and hinder his efficiency. Quinshon Judkins looks like a volume trap.” the article →
Quinshon Judkins to fall short of his draft cost (a top 24 running back)
“Quinn Sean Judkins as a top 24 running back on a horrible Cleveland Browns offense. Uh, no, thank you.” the article →
- Denzel BostonWR1 · WR
32 catches for 507 yards · 3 TD · 9 games · 23rd in the NFL in receiving yards
Denzel Boston to be 1st on the depth chart
“Boston could easily be the Browns' WR1 after we flip over the cards for the 2026 season” the article →
Denzel Boston to make All-Rookie team
“don't be surprised if a couple of sleepers carve out spots on the All-Rookie team ... Browns WR Denzel Boston” the article →
- Harold Fannin Jr.TE1 · TE
37 catches for 453 yards · 4 TD · 9 games · 29th in the NFL in receiving yards
Harold Fannin Jr. to outplay his draft cost (around the sixth-round/seventh-round turn)
“Harold Fannin is coming off the board around the sixth-round/seventh-round turn... there are some gems to be mined at tight end in the middle rounds.” the article →
Harold Fannin Jr. to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“When it’s all said and done, Fannin is likely a low-end TE1 in 2026.” the article →
- Mason GrahamSack leader · DT
4 sacks · 10 solo tackles · 5 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
- Carson SchwesingerTackle leader · LB
3 sacks · 38 solo tackles · 9 games · 11th in the NFL in solo tackles
Carson Schwesinger to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Linebacker: Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland Browns” the article →
Carson Schwesinger to finish top 3 at his position, by an unstated measure
“Carson Swessinger was rookie of the year. I think he takes the leap and could very well be talked about as, like, second, third best linebacker in the NFL after this season.” the article →
Jaguars
- Trevor LawrenceStarting QB · QB
1,932 passing yards · 18 TD, 4 INT · 65.2% completions · 8 games · 15th in the NFL in passing yards
Trevor Lawrence to stay with Jacksonville Jaguars
“QB Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars ... the dozen players that most likely won't be traded” the article →
Trevor Lawrence to outplay his draft cost (being drafted as a low-end QB1, according to average draft position (ADP))
“There's high-end QB1 potential here — as we saw late last season — and yet Lawrence is being drafted as a low-end QB1, according to average draft position (ADP).” the article →
- Bhayshul TutenRB1 · RB
521 rushing yards on 122 carries · 7 TD · 15 catches for 181 · 8 games · 15th in the NFL in rushing yards
Bhayshul Tuten to be 1st on the depth chart
“Jaguars RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. has no stand-alone value. The Jacksonville backfield belongs to Bhayshul Tuten.” the article →
Bhayshul Tuten to finish top 22 at his position, by fantasy points
“Facial Twoton my RB twenty two in my rankings, and I think he's gonna have a fantastic season.” the article →
- Parker WashingtonWR1 · WR
29 catches for 493 yards · 5 TD · 8 games · 24th in the NFL in receiving yards
Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (WR35, 83rd overall)
“FantasyPros’ Real Time ADP currently has Washington going WR35, 83rd overall. That’s the late seventh round, and I’d be willing to take Washington in the mid-to-late sixth.” the article →
Parker Washington to be 1st on the depth chart
“Christian Watson versus Parker Washington, where I'm like, those guys are the clear wide receiver ones in their offenses.” the article →
- Brenton StrangeTE1 · TE
30 catches for 356 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 50th in the NFL in receiving yards
Brenton Strange to be 1st on the depth chart
“Strange remains the team's top pass-catching tight end.” the article →
Brenton Strange to be 5th on the depth chart
“as the depth chart currently stands, he’s likely the fourth or fifth option in the target hierarchy” the article →
- Travon WalkerSack leader · DE
3 sacks · 8 solo tackles · 8 games · 51st in the NFL in sacks
- Jessie BatesTackle leader · S
35 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 20th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Browns at Jaguars
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Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Browns
Tyler Sullivan is taking the Jaguars to pounce on the lowly Browns this Sunday.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Cleveland Browns
I'm going with the Jags. I'm gonna the Jags are gonna win, but it's gonna be closer in eight and a half.
Jacksonville Jaguars 30 — Browns 10
Pick: Jaguars 30, Browns 10
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Browns
I have to give this one to the Jaguars. ... This mismatch should mean the home team wins in front of their own fans.
Jacksonville Jaguars 30 — Cleveland Browns 9
It's Jaguars minus eight and a half over the Browns... 30-9, that's what I went with.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Browns
How about this will not shock you. The Jags are beating the Browns. / That's happening, right? Lock that up.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Browns
How about this will not shock you. The Jags are beating the Browns.
Jacksonville Jaguars 28 — Browns 14
Jaguars 28, Browns 14.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Browns
Browns at Jaguars — Gilberto Manzano: Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Browns
Browns at Jaguars — John Pluym: Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Browns
Browns at Jaguars — Matt Verderame: Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Browns
Browns at Jaguars — Mike Kadlick: Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Browns
Browns at Jaguars — Albert Breer: Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Browns
Browns at Jaguars — Mitch Goldich: Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Browns
Browns at Jaguars — Eva Geitheim: Jaguars
Cleveland Browns to beat Jaguars
Browns at Jaguars — Conor Orr: Browns
Jacksonville Jaguars 30 — Browns 13
Pick: Jaguars 30, Browns 13
Jacksonville Jaguars 19 — Browns 16
Jaguars 19-16 over Browns
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
Watson "won" the job, but he hardly looked the part of an NFL starter... Despite all that, he'll be the guy in Week 1
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
The Browns chose Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders as their starting quarterback ... If Watson starts Week 1 as expected
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
Cleveland's starting quarterback for their Week 1 matchup on the road in Jacksonville is still the same guy
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
This means Watson will be the starting quarterback in Week 1 when the Browns travel to Jacksonville to face the Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Browns
So when news leaked Monday that Watson indeed won the quarterback battle over Shedeur Sanders and will start Week 1 against the Jaguars ... Watson will play. Sanders will play. The Browns will lose.
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
Deshaun Watson will start for the Browns against the Jaguars in Week 1 after emerging from Cleveland’s four-man quarterback competition.
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
Our guess? Even if it's Watson for Week 1, it'll likely be Shedeur Sanders by Week 3.