# Pete Prisco: 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.

**Claimed:** Oct 28, 2026
**Pundit:** Pete Prisco — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pete-prisco
**Outlet:** CBS Sports — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/cbs-sports
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/pete-priscos-week-8-nfl-picks-odds-predictions/

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.

> Look for a low-scoring game won by Kansas City

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Seattle Seahawks 24 — Bears 17**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Seattle Seahawks
  - Verdict: scored 26.19 out of 100, against 10.88 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Nov 2, 2026): Seahawks by 3, total 46.5 · this 24–17 calls a bigger Seahawks win (by 7) and fewer points (41). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Washington Commanders 28 — Eagles 16**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Washington Commanders
  - Verdict: scored 88.1 out of 100, against 61.23 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Commanders by 6, total 40.5 · this 28–16 calls a bigger Commanders win (by 12) and more points (44). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Kansas City Chiefs 19 — Broncos 14**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Kansas City Chiefs
  - Verdict: scored 47.62 out of 100, against 92.18 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): 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). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **New England Patriots 28 — Dolphins 14**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: New England Patriots
  - Verdict: scored 78.57 out of 100, against 39.8 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Patriots by 7, total 41.5 · this 28–14 calls a bigger Patriots win (by 14) and more points (42). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Los Angeles Rams 23 — Chargers 20**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Los Angeles Rams
  - Verdict: scored 71.43 out of 100, against 65.99 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Rams by 6.5, total 46.5 · this 23–20 calls a closer game (Rams by 3) and fewer points (43). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23 — Falcons 17**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  - Verdict: scored 76.19 out of 100, against 63.03 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Buccaneers by 2.5, total 42.5 · this 23–17 calls a bigger Buccaneers win (by 6) and fewer points (40). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **New York Jets 27 — Raiders 16**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: New York Jets
  - Verdict: scored 35.71 out of 100, against 39.22 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Jets by 1.5, total 46.5 · this 27–16 calls a bigger Jets win (by 11) and fewer points (43). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Detroit Lions 23 — Vikings 13**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Detroit Lions
  - Verdict: scored 85.71 out of 100, against 91.61 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Lions by 3, total 46.5 · this 23–13 calls a bigger Lions win (by 10) and fewer points (36). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Jacksonville Jaguars 30 — Colts 16**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Jacksonville Jaguars
  - Verdict: scored 50 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Jaguars by 10, total 45.5 · this 30–16 calls a bigger Jaguars win (by 14) and more points (46). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Pittsburgh Steelers 24 — Browns 20**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Pittsburgh Steelers
  - Verdict: scored 59.52 out of 100, against 51.13 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Steelers by 3.5, total 38.5 · this 24–20 calls a bigger Steelers win (by 4) and more points (44). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Dallas Cowboys 37 — Cardinals 21**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Dallas Cowboys
  - Verdict: scored 19.05 out of 100, against 43.99 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Cowboys by 7, total 54.5 · this 37–21 calls a bigger Cowboys win (by 16) and more points (58). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Cincinnati Bengals 36 — Titans 10**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Cincinnati Bengals
  - Verdict: scored 54.76 out of 100, against 84.46 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Bengals by 13.5, total 45.5 · this 36–10 calls a bigger Bengals win (by 26) and more points (46). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Buffalo Bills 35 — Ravens 30**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Buffalo Bills
  - Verdict: scored 50 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Bills by 3, total 54.5 · this 35–30 calls a bigger Bills win (by 5) and more points (65). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Green Bay Packers 31 — Panthers 24**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Green Bay Packers
  - Verdict: scored 97.62 out of 100, against 79.94 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Oct 29, 2026): Packers by 3.5, total 47.5 · this 31–24 calls a bigger Packers win (by 7) and more points (55). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.

## Who this take is about

- Seattle Seahawks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/seahawks
- Washington Commanders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/commanders
- Kansas City Chiefs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chiefs
- New England Patriots — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/patriots
- Los Angeles Rams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/rams
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/buccaneers
- New York Jets — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jets
- Detroit Lions — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/lions
- Jacksonville Jaguars — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jaguars
- Pittsburgh Steelers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/steelers
- Dallas Cowboys — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cowboys
- Cincinnati Bengals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bengals
- Buffalo Bills — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bills
- Green Bay Packers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/packers

## What others said about the same people

- Bill Huber on Green Bay Packers: 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5ab5fa3a-4526-46a4-b11b-a2bc99820cb8 (scored 100)
- Jeremy Brener on Seattle Seahawks: 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7eb2d245-63d0-4be0-80ba-3f60197e2b16 (scored 100)
- Albert Breer on Seattle Seahawks: Breer picks the Seahawks to beat the Cardinals in their Week 9 NFC West matchup. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/4d67a8a5-0c05-4abe-b2ca-f0cef8390b1d (scored 100)
- Tyler Sullivan on Seattle Seahawks: Sullivan picks the Seahawks to win in Week 9. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/dfca04b3-5c80-4a2e-b0de-8ac3a25f225b (scored 100)
- Dave Richard on Seattle Seahawks: Richard picks the Seahawks over the Cardinals. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d3db433e-52c6-42d1-a3b0-6b342aac8a9e (scored 100)
- John Pluym on Seattle Seahawks: Pluym picks the Seahawks over the Cardinals. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e3897747-c55f-4340-9e82-03f9730f87ba (scored 100)

## More score predictions

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Bryan DeArdo on Chicago Bears: DeArdo picks the Bears to beat the Buccaneers on Sunday night in a defensive game, predicting a 20-16 final score. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7b882443-b481-48fb-b19b-e7f989d85e46 (scored 97.62)
- Chris Simms on Houston Texans: 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/17eb747a-90b1-472f-bb6d-e71c0c69133a (scored 80.95)
- Nick Wright on Houston Texans: 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/14c1f8dd-d8ff-498f-b705-4b468ff964f8 (scored 83.33)
- Big Cat on Chicago Bears: 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1780fe70-faa9-45f8-ac64-f6244b7d5144 (scored 100)
- Tyler Sullivan on Chicago Bears: Sullivan takes the Jaguars over the Ravens on Thursday and expects the Bears to beat the Buccaneers for their fourth straight win. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2c221290-9df2-49bf-ad6f-0ea87c19f24a (scored 88.1)
- Jordan Dajani on Chicago Bears: 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/103d86e2-5305-4b84-af26-05220db83778 (scored 83.33)

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