Jared Dubin· Oct 22, 2026
Dubin gave final-score picks for the same seven Week 7 games, backing the Bears, Steelers, 49ers, Ravens, Lions, Seahawks and Cowboys.
“I'll take Dallas to win, but I can't see the Cowboys blowing anyone out in their current state.”
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7 checkable claims — 7 score predictions — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 7 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
All 7 have settled, averaging 67.7 out of 100, against 51.2 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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Who this take is about
The games in this take
- Patriots at Bears 23 calls
- Steelers at Saints 24 calls
- Bengals at Ravens 15 calls
- 49ers at Falcons 26 calls
- Packers at Lions 21 calls
- Chiefs at Seahawks 23 calls
- Cowboys at Eagles 31 calls
7 checkable claims in this take
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- Score PredictionsDallas CowboysOct 22, 2026
Dallas Cowboys 24 — Eagles 20
“Prediction: Cowboys 24, Eagles 20”
Close · 69Scored 69.05a naive guess scored 8.32+101.41 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 38-21
- skill:
- 101.41
- they picked:
- DAL
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 69.05
- baseline:
- 8.32
- difficulty:
- 1.67
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 17
- weeks left when called:
- 12
- naive home margin:
- −0.5
- predicted margin:
- 4
Closing line (Oct 26): Cowboys by 4.5, total 43.5 · this 24–20 calls a closer game (Cowboys by 4) and more points (44).
- Score PredictionsDetroit LionsOct 22, 2026
Detroit Lions 34 — Packers 28
“I lean toward the Lions because they can beat you both ways. … Prediction: Lions 34, Packers 28”
Hit · 93Scored 92.86a naive guess scored 92.03+1.39 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 17-20
- skill:
- 1.39
- they picked:
- DET
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 92.86
- baseline:
- 92.03
- difficulty:
- 1.67
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 12
- naive home margin:
- −0.35
- predicted margin:
- 6
Closing line (Oct 25): Lions by 3.5, total 55.5 · this 34–28 calls a bigger Lions win (by 6) and more points (62).
- Score PredictionsSeattle SeahawksOct 22, 2026
Seattle Seahawks 20 — Chiefs 17
“I'll take the Seahawks in a low-scoring game. … Prediction: Seahawks 20, Chiefs 17”
Close · 67Scored 66.67a naive guess scored 58.69+13.32 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 3-20
- skill:
- 13.32
- they picked:
- SEA
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 66.67
- baseline:
- 58.69
- difficulty:
- 1.67
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 17
- weeks left when called:
- 12
- naive home margin:
- −0.35
- predicted margin:
- 3
Closing line (Oct 25): Seahawks by 3, total 43.5 · this 20–17 calls the line’s margin (Seahawks by 3) and fewer points (37).
- Score PredictionsSan Francisco 49ersOct 22, 2026
San Francisco 49ers 26 — Falcons 16
“Prediction: 49ers 26, Falcons 16”
Close · 48Scored 47.62a naive guess scored 77.89-50.56 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 20-29
- skill:
- −50.56
- they picked:
- SF
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 47.62
- baseline:
- 77.89
- difficulty:
- 1.67
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 9
- weeks left when called:
- 12
- naive home margin:
- −0.28
- predicted margin:
- 10
Closing line (Oct 25): 49ers by 2.5, total 49.5 · this 26–16 calls a bigger 49ers win (by 10) and fewer points (42).
- Score PredictionsPittsburgh SteelersOct 22, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers 21 — Saints 17
“Prediction: Steelers 21, Saints 17”
Hit · 95Scored 95.24a naive guess scored 35.04+100.54 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 16-10
- skill:
- 100.54
- they picked:
- PIT
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 95.24
- baseline:
- 35.04
- difficulty:
- 1.67
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 6
- weeks left when called:
- 12
- naive home margin:
- −0.28
- predicted margin:
- 4
Closing line (Oct 25): Steelers by 3, total 43.5 · this 21–17 calls a bigger Steelers win (by 4) and fewer points (38).
- Score PredictionsBaltimore RavensOct 22, 2026
Baltimore Ravens 30 — Bengals 26
“Prediction: Ravens 30, Bengals 26”
Miss · 7Scored 7.14a naive guess scored 0+11.93 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 35-13
- skill:
- 11.93
- they picked:
- BAL
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 7.14
- baseline:
- 0
- difficulty:
- 1.67
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 22
- weeks left when called:
- 12
- naive home margin:
- −0.28
- predicted margin:
- 4
Closing line (Oct 25): Bengals by 3, total 46.5 · this 30–26 calls a Ravens win (by 4; the line gave the Ravens 41%) and more points (56).
- Score PredictionsChicago BearsOct 22, 2026
Chicago Bears 31 — Patriots 27
“Prediction: Bears 31, Patriots 27”
Hit · 95Scored 95.24a naive guess scored 86.37+14.8 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 24-30
- skill:
- 14.8
- they picked:
- CHI
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 95.24
- baseline:
- 86.37
- difficulty:
- 1.67
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 6
- weeks left when called:
- 12
- naive home margin:
- 0.28
- predicted margin:
- 4
Closing line (Oct 22): Bears by 3, total 50.5 · this 31–27 calls a bigger Bears win (by 4) and more points (58).
What others said about the same people
- John MiddlekauffDraft Bust Calls · Caleb WilliamsMiss · 0Middlekauff expects either Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson to win this year's MVP, calling them the two best players in the league. He is pessimistic on the Bears, forecasting six or seven wins and saying he'd bet Caleb Williams doesn't work out as a franchise quarterback. He also sees Oklahoma's John Mattier as a first-round pick who'll be in the Heisman mix.
- Jeremy BrenerScore Predictions · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100Brener 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 · 100Breer picks the Seahawks to beat the Cardinals in their Week 9 NFC West matchup.
- Tyler SullivanGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100Sullivan picks the Seahawks to win in Week 9.
- Dave RichardGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100Richard picks the Seahawks over the Cardinals.
- John PluymGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100Pluym picks the Seahawks over the Cardinals.
More score predictions
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Pete PriscoScore Predictions · Houston TexansClose · 55Prisco 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.
- Pat FitzmauriceScore Predictions · New England PatriotsMiss · 14Fitzmaurice predicted a 24-21 Patriots win over the Packers, said he would not be surprised if Jonathan Taylor were inactive amid trade talk, pegged Jonah Coleman as an RB22 rest-of-season value, expected Evan Hull to be Arizona's backup back, and saw Kerby Joseph returning in Week 10 or 11.
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Houston TexansHit · 81Simms 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 · 83Wright 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.
- Zac CorneliusScore Predictions · Tampa Bay BuccaneersMiss · 29Zach projected the Buccaneers to beat the Bears 24-12.
- Jordan DajaniScore Predictions · Green Bay PackersClose · 64Dajani 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.