# Pete Prisco: Prisco picks final scores for every Week 2 NFL game, with several teams that lost in Week 1 — the Chargers, Patriots, Cowboys, Packers and Rams — bouncing back, and the Bills outlasting the Lions in a shootout.

**Claimed:** Sep 18, 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/priscos-week-2-nfl-picks/

16 checkable claims — 16 score predictions — 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.

15 of 16 have settled so far, averaging 55.9 out of 100, against 40.8 for a naive guess at the same calls.

> For example, the Chargers will beat the Raiders and cover this week after a terrible showing in losing to the Cardinals at home last week.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Los Angeles Rams 30 — Giants 14**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Los Angeles Rams
  - Verdict: scored 85.71 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 21, 2026): Rams by 6.5, total 47.5 · this 30–14 calls a bigger Rams win (by 16) and fewer points (44). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Los Angeles Chargers 24 — Raiders 16**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Los Angeles Chargers
  - Verdict: scored 40.48 out of 100, against 20.2 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Chargers by 6.5, total 43.5 · this 24–16 calls a bigger Chargers win (by 8) and fewer points (40). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Baltimore Ravens 33 — Saints 20**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Baltimore Ravens
  - Verdict: scored 35.71 out of 100, against 32.1 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Ravens by 8.5, total 45.5 · this 33–20 calls a bigger Ravens win (by 13) and more points (53). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Green Bay Packers 27 — Jets 20**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Green Bay Packers
  - Verdict: scored 90.48 out of 100, against 41.63 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Packers by 3.5, total 44.5 · this 27–20 calls a bigger Packers win (by 7) and more points (47). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **New England Patriots 21 — Steelers 14**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: New England Patriots
  - Verdict: scored 76.19 out of 100, against 58.29 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Patriots by 4.5, total 41.5 · this 21–14 calls a bigger Patriots win (by 7) and fewer points (35). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Atlanta Falcons 21 — Panthers 17**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Atlanta Falcons
  - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Panthers by 2.5, total 43.5 · this 21–17 calls a Falcons win (by 4; the line gave the Falcons 42%) and fewer points (38). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Jacksonville Jaguars 23 — Broncos 20**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Jacksonville Jaguars
  - Verdict: scored 40.48 out of 100, against 82.1 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Broncos by 2.5, total 45.5 · this 23–20 calls a Jaguars win (by 3; the line gave the Jaguars 43%) and fewer points (43). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Houston Texans 28 — Bengals 23**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Houston Texans
  - Verdict: scored 28.57 out of 100, against 15.44 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Texans by 3, total 45.5 · this 28–23 calls a bigger Texans win (by 5) and more points (51). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Kansas City Chiefs 27 — Colts 17**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Kansas City Chiefs
  - Verdict: scored 83.33 out of 100, against 91.63 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Chiefs by 6, total 46.5 · this 27–17 calls a bigger Chiefs win (by 10) and fewer points (44). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **San Francisco 49ers 29 — Dolphins 10**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: San Francisco 49ers
  - Verdict: scored 92.86 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): 49ers by 12.5, total 44.5 · this 29–10 calls a bigger 49ers win (by 19) and fewer points (39). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Seattle Seahawks 19 — Cardinals 13**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Seattle Seahawks
  - Verdict: scored 57.14 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Seahawks by 3.5, total 40.5 · this 19–13 calls a bigger Seahawks win (by 6) and fewer points (32). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Dallas Cowboys 31 — Commanders 24**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Dallas Cowboys
  - Verdict: scored 76.19 out of 100, against 58.29 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Cowboys by 3.5, total 51.5 · this 31–24 calls a bigger Cowboys win (by 7) and more points (55). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30 — Browns 10**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  - Verdict: scored 11.9 out of 100, against 39.25 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Buccaneers by 8.5, total 41.5 · this 30–10 calls a bigger Buccaneers win (by 20) and fewer points (40). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Philadelphia Eagles 30 — Titans 13**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Philadelphia Eagles
  - Verdict: scored 69.05 out of 100, against 39.25 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Eagles by 7, total 39.5 · this 30–13 calls a bigger Eagles win (by 17) and more points (43). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Chicago Bears 30 — Vikings 24**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Chicago Bears
  - Verdict: scored 50 out of 100, against 34.49 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Bears by 4.5, total 46.5 · this 30–24 calls a bigger Bears win (by 6) and more points (54). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Buffalo Bills 36 — Lions 30**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Buffalo Bills
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Los Angeles Rams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/rams
- Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chargers
- Baltimore Ravens — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/ravens
- Green Bay Packers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/packers
- New England Patriots — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/patriots
- Atlanta Falcons — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/falcons
- Jacksonville Jaguars — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jaguars
- Houston Texans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/texans
- Kansas City Chiefs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chiefs
- San Francisco 49ers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/49ers
- Seattle Seahawks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/seahawks
- Dallas Cowboys — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cowboys
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/buccaneers
- Philadelphia Eagles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/eagles
- Chicago Bears — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bears
- Buffalo Bills — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bills

## What others said about the same people

- Chris Clark on Nikko Remigio: Clark expects the Chiefs to bring back exclusive-rights receiver Nico (Remigio) and long snapper James Winchester, to re-sign JuJu Smith-Schuster as a cheap veteran fifth receiver, and not to bring back Hollywood Brown, Josh Dobbs-type depth, Gardner Minshew, Janarius Robinson or Mike Caliendo; they also say the Chiefs will not use a franchise tag and believes Bryan Cook won't return. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/99521265-d5c0-4db1-b2a0-fe77908ea0b3 (scored 0)
- Nate Gosney on Daiyan Henley: After the Broncos rescinded the trade, Gosney expects Daiyan Henley to remain with the Chargers for the rest of the 2026 season, but believes the awkward fallout has effectively killed any chance of them signing a new contract with Los Angeles after the season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/60272861-4ad0-4749-b36a-dcdf09b9213f (scored 0)
- Parker Hurley on Khalid Kareem: Hurley predicts the 49ers will release Khalil Kareem when Nate Hobbs is activated and cut Brandin Cooks when C.J. West returns, while arguing Sebastian Valdez won't be the one let go and no cornerback will be cut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5a729417-69ee-493a-9bec-d905fd1a7082 (scored 0)
- Gilberto Manzano on Josh Downs: Previewing the trade deadline, he expects Justin Herbert to stay in Los Angeles despite the Chargers' 0–7 start, thinks the Jets will keep Garrett Wilson and pair him with their young weapons, expects a receiver-hungry Kansas City to be aggressive with Josh Downs the likeliest target, and suggests expiring Eagles contracts Moro Ojomo and Riq Woolen could be dealt for mid-round picks. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/67d5af78-94ea-4ee2-a277-5e68347022de (scored 100)
- Joshua Poniatowski on Josh Downs: Poniatowski names several trade targets, predicting Malik Willis underperforms this week against New England, that Omarion Hampton could become a viable RB2 if Adam Gase takes over play-calling, that Josh Downs gets traded (ideally to Kansas City, where they'd be a top-24 WR), that Brian Thomas Jr. could be dealt to the Rams or 49ers, and that Travis Kelce remains a consistent weekly TE. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d1752582-a799-48b9-984b-39bf7cb8b709 (scored 100)
- Andrew Erickson on Josh Downs: Erickson floated Kansas City as the landing spot for Josh Downs and said a trade there would make them at least a WR3 rest of season; they also expect Rashee Rice to leave the Chiefs after this season as a free agent. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e97e28f2-31fc-4702-915c-63c38477e97d (scored 100)

## More score predictions

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

- Jordan Dajani on Washington Commanders: Dajani picks the Commanders to edge the Giants 21-20 on Thursday and the Chiefs to beat the Falcons 26-20 in Week 10. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/46f7646f-2c64-4827-a522-67975af79fb6 (scored 95.24)
- Tyler Sullivan on Washington Commanders: Sullivan takes the Commanders 24-21 over the Giants on Thursday night and calls for a Steelers upset of the Bengals, 27-24, in Week 10. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1bb32676-c3b3-4b8e-8a03-b58396cf98bf (scored 100)
- John Breech on Washington Commanders: Breech picks the Commanders to upset the Giants on Thursday night, 24-17, and takes the Texans to beat the Browns 24-16 in Week 10 behind a pass rush that should batter Deshaun Watson. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9fddc8e1-3823-4252-bdd7-f81ef11b1da3 (scored 90.48)
- Jared Dubin on New York Giants: Dubin picks the Giants to beat the Commanders 20-14 on Thursday night and takes the Packers over the Vikings 17-14 in a low-scoring Week 10 game. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/04562aeb-eccf-4266-be8e-32a3aacfd6fc (scored 42.86)
- Jared Dubin on New York Giants: Dubin picks the Giants to beat the Commanders at home on Thursday night, projecting a 20-14 final score. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b6c19276-74df-4775-8a6e-f67c6d94b773 (scored 42.86)
- Jared Dubin on New York Giants: Dubin predicted final scores for seven Week 10 games, taking the Giants over the Commanders, the Lions, Chiefs, Packers, 49ers, Bengals and Ravens to win their respective matchups. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/08184feb-e542-42cf-8898-8074d73513d7 (scored 42.86)

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