Mitchell Eisenstein· Oct 28, 2026
Eisenstein put the Bills first in his power rankings ahead of the 49ers, Vikings, Chiefs and Bears, picked his Lions to beat Minnesota 23-16, and made picks across the rest of the Week 8 slate while naming four teams he expects in the playoffs.
“I like Detroit to win by a touchdown in this game... 23 to 16.”
said on air or in an interview · The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast) · read the original →
19 checkable claims — 13 game outcome picks, 4 playoff picks, 1 power ranking and 1 score prediction — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 16 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
13 of 19 have settled so far, averaging 76.4 out of 100, against 60.9 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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Who this take is about
The games in this take
- Panthers at Packers 26 calls
- Colts at Jaguars 14 calls
- Titans at Bengals 11 calls
- Cardinals at Cowboys 17 calls
- Vikings at Lions 23 calls
- Raiders at Jets 13 calls
- Browns at Steelers 34 calls
- Chargers at Rams 23 calls
- Patriots at Dolphins 19 calls
- Chiefs at Broncos 17 calls
- Eagles at Commanders 10 calls
- Bears at Seahawks 102 calls
- Texans at Chargers 22 calls
- Chargers at Ravens 5 calls
19 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing. Game calls show that game’s closing betting line under their grade: a dated fact from nflverse, for context and never part of a grade. MissedTakes takes no bets and earns nothing from any sportsbook.
- Game Outcome PicksHouston TexansOct 28, 2026
Houston Texans to beat Chargers
“They're at home against the Texans next week... We said, hey, they may be staring in the face of an 0-7 start, I might amend that to 0-9 here, Richard.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+161 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- HOU
- score:
- 44-22
- skill:
- 161
- they picked:
- HOU
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- LAC
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 11
- Game Outcome PicksSeattle SeahawksOct 28, 2026
Seattle Seahawks to beat Chicago
“I like Seattle as well... Give me the Seattle Seahawks as well.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- CHI
- score:
- 34-17
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- SEA
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- SEA
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 11
Closing line (Nov 2): Seahawks by 3 · favorite pick, Seahawks 60%.
- Game Outcome PicksNew England PatriotsOct 28, 2026
New England Patriots to beat Dolphins
“Give me the Patriots as well in convincing fashion.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+161 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- NE
- score:
- 24-19
- skill:
- 161
- they picked:
- NE
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- MIA
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 11
Closing line (Nov 1): Patriots by 7 · favorite pick, Patriots about 3 in 4 (74%).
- Game Outcome PicksLos Angeles RamsOct 28, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to beat Chargers
“I expect them to win this game against the Chargers.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- LAR
- score:
- 9-24
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- LAR
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- LAR
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 11
Closing line (Nov 1): Rams by 6.5 · favorite pick, Rams 71%.
- Game Outcome PicksKansas City ChiefsOct 28, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Denver Broncos
“I think they're going to be angry coming into this game. Give me Kansas City as well.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-161 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- DEN
- score:
- 24-28
- skill:
- −161
- they picked:
- KC
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- DEN
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 11
Closing line (Nov 1): Broncos by 1.5 · a toss-up, Chiefs 50%, Broncos 50%.
- Game Outcome PicksWashington CommandersOct 28, 2026
Washington Commanders to beat Philadelphia Eagles
“I'll join you with the commanders as well.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- WAS
- score:
- 10-27
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- WAS
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- WAS
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 11
Closing line (Nov 1): Commanders by 6 · favorite pick, Commanders 71%.
- Game Outcome PicksDallas CowboysOct 28, 2026
Dallas Cowboys to beat Arizona Cardinals
“Give me Dallas as well.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- ARI
- score:
- 33-30
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- DAL
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- DAL
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 11
Closing line (Nov 1): Cowboys by 7 · favorite pick, Cowboys about 3 in 4 (74%).
- Game Outcome PicksJacksonville JaguarsOct 28, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Indianapolis Colts
“But again, give me Jacksonville in this game.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- JAX
- score:
- 7-42
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- JAX
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- JAX
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 11
Closing line (Nov 1): Jaguars by 10 · favorite pick, Jaguars about 4 in 5 (80%).
- Game Outcome PicksPittsburgh SteelersOct 28, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers to beat Cleveland Browns
“I like Pittsburgh as well... Give me Pittsburgh in this game.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- PIT
- score:
- 6-27
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- PIT
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- PIT
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 11
Closing line (Nov 1): Steelers by 3.5 · favorite pick, Steelers 64%.
- Game Outcome PicksLas Vegas RaidersOct 28, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders to beat New York Jets
“The Raiders, they're due for a win. Give me the Raiders on the road.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+161 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- LV
- score:
- 38-33
- skill:
- 161
- they picked:
- LV
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- NYJ
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 11
Closing line (Nov 1): Jets by 1.5 · a toss-up, Raiders 47%, Jets 53%.
- Game Outcome PicksCincinnati BengalsOct 28, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals to beat Tennessee Titans
“I, too, like Cincy in this game. Improving to 5-2”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- CIN
- score:
- 36-43
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- CIN
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- CIN
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 11
Closing line (Nov 1): Bengals by 13.5 · favorite pick, Bengals about 6 in 7 (86%).
- Score PredictionsDetroit LionsOct 28, 2026
Detroit Lions 23 — Minnesota Vikings 16
“I like Detroit to win by a touchdown in this game... give me 23 points on the board for the Lions, 23 to 16.”
Hit · 93Scored 92.86a naive guess scored 91.61+2.02 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 15-19
- skill:
- 2.02
- they picked:
- DET
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 92.86
- baseline:
- 91.61
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 4
- weeks left when called:
- 11
- naive home margin:
- 0.47
- predicted margin:
- 7
Closing line (Nov 1): Lions by 3, total 46.5 · this 23–16 calls a bigger Lions win (by 7) and fewer points (39).
- Game Outcome PicksGreen Bay PackersOct 28, 2026
Green Bay Packers to beat Carolina
“Give me the Packers by a score here, by a touchdown.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- GB
- score:
- 19-27
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- GB
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- GB
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 11
Closing line (Oct 29): Packers by 3.5 · favorite pick, Packers 63%.
- Playoff PicksGreen Bay PackersOct 28, 2026
Green Bay Packers to make the playoffs
“They're at Green Bay... those are four teams that I expect to see in the playoffs at the end of this year”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksSan Francisco 49ersOct 28, 2026
San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
“They're at home against the Niners. I mean, those are four teams that I expect to see in the playoffs at the end of this year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksDetroit LionsOct 28, 2026
Detroit Lions to make the playoffs
“They play at Detroit. They're at home against the Bills. They're at Green Bay. They're at home against the Niners. I mean, those are four teams that I expect to see in the playoffs at the end of this year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Game Outcome PicksBaltimore RavensOct 28, 2026
Baltimore Ravens to beat Chargers
“and then they're at Baltimore... I might amend that to 0-9 here, Richard.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Playoff PicksBuffalo BillsOct 28, 2026
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
“those are four teams that I expect to see in the playoffs at the end of this year”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Power RankingsOct 28, 2026
“So at one, I'm going to go with the Buffalo Bills... At two, the 49ers... Give me the Vikings at three... At four, the Kansas City Chiefs... And then finally, at five, I'm going to join you and put the Chicago Bears there.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Bill HuberGame Outcome Picks · Green Bay PackersHit · 100Huber argues Green Bay has no excuses left and will beat New England in Foxborough, and expects Christian Watson to play despite his rib injury. He also sketches the projected interior offensive line, with John Williams at center and Laken Tomlinson at right guard.
- Jeremy BrenerScore Predictions · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100Brener picked the Seahawks to beat the Cardinals in Week 9 by a multi-score margin, giving a final score of 27-13, and expressed confidence Seattle would be fine with Drew Lock starting at quarterback.
- Albert BreerGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100Breer picks the Seahawks to beat the Cardinals in their Week 9 NFC West matchup.
- Tyler SullivanGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100Sullivan picks the Seahawks to win in Week 9.
- Dave RichardGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100Richard picks the Seahawks over the Cardinals.
- John PluymGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100Pluym picks the Seahawks over the Cardinals.
More game outcome picks
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Danny ParkinsGame Outcome Picks · Chicago BearsHit · 100Parkins named the seven AFC teams he believes are already set as the playoff field, expects Chicago, Buffalo and Kansas City to win this week, took Green Bay over New England and Atlanta over Cincinnati outright, and kept Bills–Bears as his Super Bowl matchup with the Giants still winning the NFC East.
- Eric ManginiGame Outcome Picks · Tampa Bay BuccaneersMiss · 0Mangini picked New England to beat Green Bay by more than a field goal, flagged Tampa Bay as his upset alert over Chicago, expects Kansas City to handle the Jets, took Buffalo over Minnesota, backed Cincinnati over Atlanta in Madrid, and updated his Super Bowl to Rams–Bengals.
- Nick WrightGame Outcome Picks · Tampa Bay BuccaneersMiss · 0Wright argued the Jaguars are the AFC's most complete team, calling them the considerable favorite for the No. 1 seed and the only club essentially locked into the playoffs. He also picked Tampa Bay to upset Chicago, had Kansas City sweeping its next three games, liked New England over Green Bay by about a field goal, and updated his Super Bowl matchup to Chiefs–49ers.
- Donte JohnsonGame Outcome Picks · Tampa Bay BuccaneersMiss · 0The former NFL safety picked the Buccaneers to upset the Bears in their Week 9 matchup, arguing Todd Bowles' defense would frustrate Caleb Williams.
- Connor RogersGame Outcome Picks · Chicago BearsHit · 100Rogers picked straight-up winners in every Week 9 game, agreeing with Simms on all of them, and gave a 24-20 Bills score over the Vikings on Monday night.
- John MiddlekauffGame Outcome Picks · Chicago BearsHit · 100Middlekauff declared the AFC South over and the Jaguars the division champs, while listing several clubs he expects in the playoffs and pegging the Jets for a top-five draft slot. He also leaned Packers and Bears in Week 9 games, predicted roughly five or six wins for Washington, said Brandon Aiyuk is not coming back, and called Tyson Bagent's current deal the biggest he'll ever sign.