# Chris Simms: Simms gave straight-up winners with predicted final scores for every Week 8 game, including upset calls on the Ravens in Buffalo, the Broncos over the Chiefs, the Jets over the Raiders and the Seahawks over the Bears, and he expected Josh Downs to play for the Colts despite his trade request. **Claimed:** Oct 30, 2026 **Pundit:** Chris Simms — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-simms **Outlet:** Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast) — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/chris-simms-unbuttoned-podcast **How it reached us:** said on air, transcribed by us **Original:** https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/006cbbeb-1b7a-4729-b380-b3df0127e8db/02686249-75b3-40ce-b58f-b3df0134b685/dd6f1784-9419-40f5-a0bf-b4f30128d6a4/audio.mp3?in_playlist=89df2a40-d377-4495-87df-b3df0134b68b 14 checkable claims — 12 score predictions, 1 availability call and 1 game outcome pick — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call. It names 15 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 13 of 14 have settled so far, averaging 60.6 out of 100, against 59.8 for a naive guess at the same calls. > But I'm taking the Ravens to win this one. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Seattle Seahawks 17 — Bears 13** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: scored 19.05 out of 100, against 10.88 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Nov 2, 2026): Seahawks by 3, total 46.5 · this 17–13 calls a bigger Seahawks win (by 4) and fewer points (30). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Denver Broncos 20 — Chiefs 16** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Denver Broncos - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 92.18 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Broncos by 1.5, total 41.5 · this 20–16 calls a bigger Broncos win (by 4) and fewer points (36). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Los Angeles Rams to beat Chargers** - Kind: Game Outcome Picks · About: Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Rams by 6.5 · favorite pick, Rams 71%. Graded on who won, not on the spread. Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Washington Commanders 27 — Eagles 20** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 76.19 out of 100, against 61.23 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Commanders by 6, total 40.5 · this 27–20 calls a bigger Commanders win (by 7) and more points (47). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **New England Patriots 31 — Miami Dolphins 16** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: New England Patriots - Verdict: scored 76.19 out of 100, against 39.8 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Patriots by 7, total 41.5 · this 31–16 calls a bigger Patriots win (by 15) and more points (47). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Pittsburgh Steelers 24 — Browns 14** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Pittsburgh Steelers - Verdict: scored 73.81 out of 100, against 51.13 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Steelers by 3.5, total 38.5 · this 24–14 calls a bigger Steelers win (by 10) and fewer points (38). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Dallas Cowboys 35 — Cardinals 23** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Dallas Cowboys - Verdict: scored 28.57 out of 100, against 43.99 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Cowboys by 7, total 54.5 · this 35–23 calls a bigger Cowboys win (by 12) and more points (58). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Cincinnati Bengals 28 — Titans 20** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Cincinnati Bengals - Verdict: scored 97.62 out of 100, against 84.46 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Bengals by 13.5, total 45.5 · this 28–20 calls a closer game (Bengals by 8) and more points (48). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Detroit Lions 21 — Vikings 17** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Detroit Lions - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 91.61 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Lions by 3, total 46.5 · this 21–17 calls a bigger Lions win (by 4) and fewer points (38). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread. Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Jacksonville Jaguars 31 — Colts 19** - 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 31–19 calls a bigger Jaguars win (by 12) and more points (50). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Atlanta Falcons 23 — Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Atlanta Falcons - Verdict: scored 19.05 out of 100, against 63.03 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Buccaneers by 2.5, total 42.5 · this 23–20 calls a Falcons win (by 3; the line gave the Falcons 46%) and more points (43). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Baltimore Ravens 28 — Bills 27** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Baltimore Ravens - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Bills by 3, total 54.5 · this 28–27 calls a Ravens win (by 1; the line gave the Ravens 41%) and more points (55). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **New York Jets 24 — Raiders 20** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: New York Jets - Verdict: scored 47.62 out of 100, against 39.22 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Jets by 1.5, total 46.5 · this 24–20 calls a bigger Jets win (by 4) and fewer points (44). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **And Josh Downs requested He requested a trade too... But I think he's plays. I don't think they're gonna be worried about that. (Week 8 at Jacksonville)** - Kind: Availability Calls · About: Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Seattle Seahawks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/seahawks - Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/broncos - Los Angeles Rams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/rams - Washington Commanders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/commanders - New England Patriots — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/patriots - Pittsburgh Steelers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/steelers - Dallas Cowboys — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cowboys - Cincinnati Bengals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bengals - Detroit Lions — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/lions - Jacksonville Jaguars — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jaguars - Atlanta Falcons — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/falcons - Baltimore Ravens — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/ravens - New York Jets — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jets - Josh Downs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/josh-downs - Indianapolis Colts — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/colts ## What others said about the same people - John Middlekauff on Anthony Richardson: Middlekoff's bold predictions, as relayed on the show, have the Patriots and Colts making the playoffs; he also argues the Colts whiffed on Anthony Richardson, comparing him to Trey Lance. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/eaacd99d-867e-4bab-9c40-015de85caa35 (scored 100) - Parker Hurley on Jessie Bates: Hurley argues a Jessie Bates trade to San Francisco is unrealistic because Atlanta remains in the weak NFC South race and likely won't sell, and he expects 49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown to depart in free agency after this season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7e8279a5-fad4-4c61-9646-0809bdcdaf40 (scored 0) - 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) ## More score predictions The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Pete Prisco on Houston Texans: Prisco gives score predictions for every Week 9 NFL game, picking the Bengals to rout the Falcons in Madrid, the Cowboys to rebound at Indianapolis, and the Jaguars to win in Baltimore without Lamar Jackson. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/dc43909b-bc7f-47aa-b208-5cf7c95844bc (scored 54.76) - 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) - 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) - Zac Cornelius on Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Zach projected the Buccaneers to beat the Bears 24-12. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/40f76aa6-2c17-45b9-bdcb-6c582ec9897f (scored 28.57) - 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) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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