Pete Prisco· Oct 28, 2026

Prisco picks every Week 8 game with a predicted final score, including the Packers beating the Panthers, the Lions handing the undefeated Vikings their first loss, and the Bengals blowing out the Titans.

“Look for a low-scoring game won by Kansas City”

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14 checkable claims — 14 score predictions — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.

It names 14 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

All 14 have settled, averaging 60 out of 100, against 58.8 for a naive guess at the same calls.

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14 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.

Score Predictions Seattle SeahawksOct 28, 2026
Seattle Seahawks 24 — Bears 17
“the Seahawks will win it. Pick: Seahawks 24, Bears 17”
Miss · 26Scored 26.19a naive guess scored 10.88+24.65 skill
How this was scored
score:
34-17
skill:
24.65
they picked:
SEA
season:
2026
accuracy:
26.19
baseline:
10.88
difficulty:
1.61
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
17
weeks left when called:
11
naive home margin:
0.57
predicted margin:
7
Closing line (Nov 2): Seahawks by 3, total 46.5 · this 24–17 calls a bigger Seahawks win (by 7) and fewer points (41).
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Score Predictions Washington CommandersOct 28, 2026
Washington Commanders 28 — Eagles 16
“Washington will win it. Pick: Commanders 28, Eagles 16”
Hit · 88Scored 88.1a naive guess scored 61.23+43.25 skill
How this was scored
score:
10-27
skill:
43.25
they picked:
WAS
season:
2026
accuracy:
88.1
baseline:
61.23
difficulty:
1.61
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
17
weeks left when called:
11
naive home margin:
0.72
predicted margin:
12
Closing line (Nov 1): Commanders by 6, total 40.5 · this 28–16 calls a bigger Commanders win (by 12) and more points (44).
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Score Predictions Kansas City ChiefsOct 28, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs 19 — Broncos 14
“Pick: Chiefs 19, Broncos 14”
Close · 48Scored 47.62a naive guess scored 92.18-71.75 skill
How this was scored
score:
24-28
skill:
−71.75
they picked:
KC
season:
2026
accuracy:
47.62
baseline:
92.18
difficulty:
1.61
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
4
weeks left when called:
11
naive home margin:
0.72
predicted margin:
5
Closing line (Nov 1): Broncos by 1.5, total 41.5 · this 19–14 calls a Chiefs win (by 5; the line gave the Chiefs 50%) and fewer points (33).
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Score Predictions New England PatriotsOct 28, 2026
New England Patriots 28 — Dolphins 14
“New England wins it. Pick: Pats 28, Dolphins 14”
Close · 79Scored 78.57a naive guess scored 39.8+62.42 skill
How this was scored
score:
24-19
skill:
62.42
they picked:
NE
season:
2026
accuracy:
78.57
baseline:
39.8
difficulty:
1.61
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
5
weeks left when called:
11
naive home margin:
0.72
predicted margin:
14
Closing line (Nov 1): Patriots by 7, total 41.5 · this 28–14 calls a bigger Patriots win (by 14) and more points (42).
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Score Predictions Los Angeles RamsOct 28, 2026
Los Angeles Rams 23 — Chargers 20
“They will win here, but the rested Chargers will keep it close. Pick: Rams 23, Chargers 20”
Close · 71Scored 71.43a naive guess scored 65.99+8.75 skill
How this was scored
score:
9-24
skill:
8.75
they picked:
LAR
season:
2026
accuracy:
71.43
baseline:
65.99
difficulty:
1.61
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
15
weeks left when called:
11
naive home margin:
0.72
predicted margin:
3
Closing line (Nov 1): Rams by 6.5, total 46.5 · this 23–20 calls a closer game (Rams by 3) and fewer points (43).
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Score Predictions Tampa Bay BuccaneersOct 28, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23 — Falcons 17
“Tampa Bay wins it. Pick: Bucs 23, Falcons 17”
Close · 76Scored 76.19a naive guess scored 63.03+21.18 skill
How this was scored
score:
0-16
skill:
21.18
they picked:
TB
season:
2026
accuracy:
76.19
baseline:
63.03
difficulty:
1.61
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
16
weeks left when called:
11
naive home margin:
0.47
predicted margin:
6
Closing line (Nov 1): Buccaneers by 2.5, total 42.5 · this 23–17 calls a bigger Buccaneers win (by 6) and fewer points (40).
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Score Predictions New York JetsOct 28, 2026
New York Jets 27 — Raiders 16
“Jets win it. Pick: Jets 27, Raiders 16”
Miss · 36Scored 35.71a naive guess scored 39.22-5.65 skill
How this was scored
score:
38-33
skill:
−5.65
they picked:
NYJ
season:
2026
accuracy:
35.71
baseline:
39.22
difficulty:
1.61
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
5
weeks left when called:
11
naive home margin:
0.47
predicted margin:
11
Closing line (Nov 1): Jets by 1.5, total 46.5 · this 27–16 calls a bigger Jets win (by 11) and fewer points (43).
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Score Predictions Detroit LionsOct 28, 2026
Detroit Lions 23 — Vikings 13
“Lions take it. Pick: Lions 23, Vikings 13”
Hit · 86Scored 85.71a naive guess scored 91.61-9.48 skill
How this was scored
score:
15-19
skill:
−9.48
they picked:
DET
season:
2026
accuracy:
85.71
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:
10
Closing line (Nov 1): Lions by 3, total 46.5 · this 23–13 calls a bigger Lions win (by 10) and fewer points (36).
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Score Predictions Jacksonville JaguarsOct 28, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars 30 — Colts 16
“Pick: Jaguars 30, Colts 16”
Close · 50Scored 50a naive guess scored 50+0 skill
How this was scored
score:
7-42
skill:
0
they picked:
JAX
season:
2026
accuracy:
50
baseline:
50
difficulty:
1.61
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
35
weeks left when called:
11
naive home margin:
0.47
predicted margin:
14
Closing line (Nov 1): Jaguars by 10, total 45.5 · this 30–16 calls a bigger Jaguars win (by 14) and more points (46).
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Score Predictions Pittsburgh SteelersOct 28, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers 24 — Browns 20
“Look for Aaron Rodgers to play well as the Steelers take it. Pick: Steelers 24, Browns 20”
Close · 60Scored 59.52a naive guess scored 51.13+13.52 skill
How this was scored
score:
6-27
skill:
13.52
they picked:
PIT
season:
2026
accuracy:
59.52
baseline:
51.13
difficulty:
1.61
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
21
weeks left when called:
11
naive home margin:
0.47
predicted margin:
4
Closing line (Nov 1): Steelers by 3.5, total 38.5 · this 24–20 calls a bigger Steelers win (by 4) and more points (44).
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Score Predictions Dallas CowboysOct 28, 2026
Dallas Cowboys 37 — Cardinals 21
“Dallas big — even on a short week. Pick: Cowboys 37, Cardinals 21”
Miss · 19Scored 19.05a naive guess scored 43.99-40.15 skill
How this was scored
score:
33-30
skill:
−40.15
they picked:
DAL
season:
2026
accuracy:
19.05
baseline:
43.99
difficulty:
1.61
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
3
weeks left when called:
11
naive home margin:
0.47
predicted margin:
16
Closing line (Nov 1): Cowboys by 7, total 54.5 · this 37–21 calls a bigger Cowboys win (by 16) and more points (58).
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Score Predictions Cincinnati BengalsOct 28, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals 36 — Titans 10
“Pick: Bengals 36, Titans 10”
Close · 55Scored 54.76a naive guess scored 84.46-47.82 skill
How this was scored
score:
36-43
skill:
−47.82
they picked:
CIN
season:
2026
accuracy:
54.76
baseline:
84.46
difficulty:
1.61
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
7
weeks left when called:
11
naive home margin:
0.47
predicted margin:
26
Closing line (Nov 1): Bengals by 13.5, total 45.5 · this 36–10 calls a bigger Bengals win (by 26) and more points (46).
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Score Predictions Buffalo BillsOct 28, 2026
Buffalo Bills 35 — Ravens 30
“Look for a shootout here with Josh Allen getting the best of it. Pick: Bills 35, Ravens 30”
Close · 50Scored 50a naive guess scored 50+0 skill
How this was scored
score:
10-36
skill:
0
they picked:
BUF
season:
2026
accuracy:
50
baseline:
50
difficulty:
1.61
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
26
weeks left when called:
11
naive home margin:
0.47
predicted margin:
5
Closing line (Nov 1): Bills by 3, total 54.5 · this 35–30 calls a bigger Bills win (by 5) and more points (65).
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Score Predictions Green Bay PackersOct 28, 2026
Green Bay Packers 31 — Panthers 24
“Pick: Packers 31, Panthers 24”
Hit · 98Scored 97.62a naive guess scored 79.94+28.47 skill
How this was scored
score:
19-27
skill:
28.47
they picked:
GB
season:
2026
accuracy:
97.62
baseline:
79.94
difficulty:
1.61
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
8
weeks left when called:
11
naive home margin:
−0.43
predicted margin:
7
Closing line (Oct 29): Packers by 3.5, total 47.5 · this 31–24 calls a bigger Packers win (by 7) and more points (55).
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What others said about the same people

Bill HuberGame Outcome Picks · Green Bay PackersHit · 100
Huber 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 · 100
Brener 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 · 100
Breer picks the Seahawks to beat the Cardinals in their Week 9 NFC West matchup.
Tyler SullivanGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100
Sullivan picks the Seahawks to win in Week 9.
Dave RichardGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100
Richard picks the Seahawks over the Cardinals.
John PluymGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100
Pluym picks the Seahawks over the Cardinals.

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Bryan DeArdoScore Predictions · Chicago BearsHit · 98
DeArdo picks the Bears to beat the Buccaneers on Sunday night in a defensive game, predicting a 20-16 final score.
Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Houston TexansHit · 81
Simms gave a predicted final score for every Week 9 game, picking the Bengals, Chiefs, Broncos, Lions, Giants, Rams, Cowboys, Saints, 49ers, Patriots, Seahawks, Texans, Bears and Bills, and also said he wouldn't be shocked to see Jacksonville reach the AFC Championship Game.
Nick WrightScore Predictions · Houston TexansHit · 83
Wright made several outright game calls for Week 9 alongside his spread picks: Kansas City beating the Jets 31-20, Detroit winning at Miami, New England edging Green Bay by a field goal or so, Carolina winning outright over Denver, and Houston blowing out the Chargers 27-12.
Big CatScore Predictions · Chicago BearsHit · 100
Big Cat picked the Bengals to beat the Falcons in Madrid, the 49ers to handle the Raiders, the Seahawks to bounce back against the Cardinals, and the Bears to beat the Buccaneers by a projected 26-23.
Tyler SullivanScore Predictions · Chicago BearsHit · 88
Sullivan takes the Jaguars over the Ravens on Thursday and expects the Bears to beat the Buccaneers for their fourth straight win.
Jordan DajaniScore Predictions · Chicago BearsHit · 83
Dajani picked all seven featured Week 9 games with final scores, including a blowout Jaguars win in Baltimore, an Atlanta upset of Cincinnati in Madrid, and a narrow Bills win in Minneapolis.

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