# John Breech: Breech made score predictions for all Week 8 games, including the Bills beating the Ravens either way on Lamar Jackson's status, the Vikings edging the Lions, the Browns sweeping the Steelers, the Chiefs winning in Denver and the Seahawks handling the Bears on Monday night. **Claimed:** Oct 27, 2026 **Pundit:** John Breech — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/john-breech **Outlet:** CBS Sports — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/cbs-sports **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-8-picks-predictions-odds-bills-ravens-browns-steelers-vikings/ 15 checkable claims — 15 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 15 have settled, averaging 60.5 out of 100, against 58.2 for a naive guess at the same calls. > For the first time since Ronald Reagan was president, the Browns are going to sweep the Steelers. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Seattle Seahawks 27 — Bears 20** - 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 27–20 calls a bigger Seahawks win (by 7) and more points (47). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Kansas City Chiefs 20 — Broncos 16** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Kansas City Chiefs - Verdict: scored 50 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 Chiefs win (by 4; the line gave the Chiefs 50%) and fewer points (36). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Washington Commanders 23 — Eagles 16** - 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 23–16 calls a bigger Commanders win (by 7) and fewer points (39). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **New England Patriots 31 — Dolphins 17** - 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 31–17 calls a bigger Patriots win (by 14) and more points (48). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Los Angeles Rams 31 — Chargers 20** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 90.48 out of 100, against 65.99 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Rams by 6.5, total 46.5 · this 31–20 calls a bigger Rams win (by 11) and more points (51). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Buffalo Bills 34 — Ravens 24** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Buffalo Bills - Verdict: scored 61.9 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Bills by 3, total 54.5 · this 34–24 calls a bigger Bills win (by 10) and more points (58). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Cleveland Browns 23 — Steelers 20** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Cleveland Browns - Verdict: scored 7.14 out of 100, against 51.13 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Steelers by 3.5, total 38.5 · this 23–20 calls a Browns win (by 3; the line gave the Browns 36%) and more points (43). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Minnesota Vikings 19 — Lions 16** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: scored 47.62 out of 100, against 91.61 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Lions by 3, total 46.5 · this 19–16 calls a Vikings win (by 3; the line gave the Vikings 40%) and fewer points (35). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Atlanta Falcons 30 — Buccaneers 23** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Atlanta Falcons - Verdict: scored 28.57 out of 100, against 63.03 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Buccaneers by 2.5, total 42.5 · this 30–23 calls a Falcons win (by 7; the line gave the Falcons 46%) and more points (53). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Jacksonville Jaguars 30 — Colts 27** - 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 30–27 calls a closer game (Jaguars by 3) and more points (57). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Buffalo Bills 34 — Ravens 31** - 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 34–31 calls the line’s margin (Bills by 3) and more points (65). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Las Vegas Raiders 20 — Jets 17** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: scored 95.24 out of 100, against 39.22 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Jets by 1.5, total 46.5 · this 20–17 calls a Raiders win (by 3; the line gave the Raiders 47%) and fewer points (37). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Cincinnati Bengals 24 — Titans 17** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Cincinnati Bengals - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 84.46 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Bengals by 13.5, total 45.5 · this 24–17 calls a closer game (Bengals by 7) and fewer points (41). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Dallas Cowboys 27 — Cardinals 23** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Dallas Cowboys - Verdict: scored 47.62 out of 100, against 43.99 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Nov 1, 2026): Cowboys by 7, total 54.5 · this 27–23 calls a closer game (Cowboys by 4) and fewer points (50). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Green Bay Packers 30 — Panthers 23** - 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 30–23 calls a bigger Packers win (by 7) and more points (53). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. ## Who this take is about - Seattle Seahawks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/seahawks - Kansas City Chiefs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chiefs - Washington Commanders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/commanders - New England Patriots — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/patriots - Los Angeles Rams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/rams - Buffalo Bills — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bills - Cleveland Browns — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/browns - Minnesota Vikings — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/vikings - Atlanta Falcons — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/falcons - Jacksonville Jaguars — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jaguars - Las Vegas Raiders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/raiders - Cincinnati Bengals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bengals - Dallas Cowboys — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cowboys - Green Bay Packers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/packers ## What others said about the same people - 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) - 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) ## 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) - 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) - 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) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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