Chris Simms· Sep 18, 2026

Simms went through every Week 2 game with predicted final scores, picking the Texans, Bears, Steelers (as an upset), Packers, Ravens, Eagles, Buccaneers, Panthers, Jaguars, Seahawks, Cowboys, 49ers, Chargers, Chiefs and Rams to win. He also reiterated that Denver was his preseason Super Bowl pick while predicting the Broncos would fall to 0-2.

“I'm gonna take the sealers to win this football. Win. I am. I'm gonna take them to outright win.”

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14 checkable claims — 12 score predictions, 1 game outcome pick and 1 super bowl pick — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.

It names 14 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

13 of 14 have settled so far, averaging 57.3 out of 100, against 39.9 for a naive guess at the same calls.

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14 checkable claims in this take

Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.

Score Predictions Carolina PanthersSep 18, 2026
Carolina Panthers 21 — Falcons 17
“I got the Panthers winning the football game. Where the hell was my score? Oh, 21 to 17.”
Close · 50Scored 50a naive guess scored 0+97 skill
How this was scored
score:
34-3
skill:
97
they picked:
CAR
season:
2026
accuracy:
50
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
31
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
0.88
predicted margin:
4
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Score Predictions Los Angeles RamsSep 18, 2026
Los Angeles Rams 28 — Giants 24
“I got the Rams winning 2824, but I don't think this is one that's gonna be easy regardless.”
Close · 57Scored 57.14a naive guess scored 50+13.86 skill
How this was scored
score:
6-28
skill:
13.86
they picked:
LAR
season:
2026
accuracy:
57.14
baseline:
50
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
22
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
0.88
predicted margin:
4
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Score Predictions Houston TexansSep 18, 2026
Houston Texans 23 — Bengals 20
“I'm taking, the Texans here. I'm gonna take them 23 to 20.”
Miss · 24Scored 23.81a naive guess scored 18.75+9.82 skill
How this was scored
score:
20-6
skill:
9.82
they picked:
HOU
season:
2026
accuracy:
23.81
baseline:
18.75
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
14
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
0.88
predicted margin:
3
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Score Predictions Chicago BearsSep 18, 2026
Chicago Bears 31 — Vikings 27
“I'm going with the bears here, thirty one twenty seven, to win the game, but they're not covering.”
Close · 45Scored 45.24a naive guess scored 37.8+14.43 skill
How this was scored
score:
9-3
skill:
14.43
they picked:
CHI
season:
2026
accuracy:
45.24
baseline:
37.8
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
6
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
0.88
predicted margin:
4
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Score Predictions Pittsburgh SteelersSep 18, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers 23 — Patriots 21
“this is gonna be one of my upsets of the week here... I got the Steelers winning this '1 2321”
Miss · 14Scored 14.29a naive guess scored 61.61-91.8 skill
How this was scored
score:
3-20
skill:
-91.8
they picked:
PIT
season:
2026
accuracy:
14.29
baseline:
61.61
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
17
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
0.88
predicted margin:
2
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Score Predictions Los Angeles ChargersSep 18, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers 28 — Raiders 20
“I'm having the chargers win the game here, and I'm gonna have them winning twenty eight twenty.”
Close · 40Scored 40.48a naive guess scored 23.51+32.91 skill
How this was scored
score:
26-14
skill:
32.91
they picked:
LAC
season:
2026
accuracy:
40.48
baseline:
23.51
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
12
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
0.88
predicted margin:
8
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Score Predictions San Francisco 49ersSep 18, 2026
San Francisco 49ers 34 — Dolphins 20
“I originally picked the 40 niners 31 to 20... I'm gonna go make it 34 to 20.”
Hit · 81Scored 80.95a naive guess scored 50+60.05 skill
How this was scored
score:
13-35
skill:
60.05
they picked:
SF
season:
2026
accuracy:
80.95
baseline:
50
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
22
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
0.88
predicted margin:
14
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Score Predictions Dallas CowboysSep 18, 2026
Dallas Cowboys 34 — Commanders 24
“So I'm gonna go, Cowboys thirty four twenty four.”
Hit · 83Scored 83.33a naive guess scored 61.61+42.15 skill
How this was scored
score:
20-37
skill:
42.15
they picked:
DAL
season:
2026
accuracy:
83.33
baseline:
61.61
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
17
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
0.88
predicted margin:
10
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Game Outcome Picks Seattle SeahawksSep 18, 2026
Seattle Seahawks to beat Arizona
“I'm going to go Seattle winning the game... I picked the the Seahawks only win by a field goal.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+194 skill
How this was scored
won:
SEA
score:
31-7
skill:
194
they picked:
SEA
season:
2026
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
the naive pick:
ARI
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
17
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Score Predictions Green Bay PackersSep 18, 2026
Green Bay Packers 24 — Jets 20
“I'm gonna go with the Packers to win the game... I am gonna take the Packers 24 to 20 like I said.”
Hit · 98Scored 97.62a naive guess scored 44.94+102.2 skill
How this was scored
score:
20-17
skill:
102.2
they picked:
GB
season:
2026
accuracy:
97.62
baseline:
44.94
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
3
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
0.88
predicted margin:
4
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Score Predictions Philadelphia EaglesSep 18, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles 27 — Titans 13
“I'm going Eagles 27 to 13. I think it's just a slow beat down in this one.”
Close · 76Scored 76.19a naive guess scored 42.56+65.24 skill
How this was scored
score:
24-20
skill:
65.24
they picked:
PHI
season:
2026
accuracy:
76.19
baseline:
42.56
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
4
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
0.88
predicted margin:
14
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Score Predictions Tampa Bay BuccaneersSep 18, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27 — Browns 17
“I have the Browns I mean, the Bucks winning 27 to 17.”
Miss · 36Scored 35.71a naive guess scored 42.56-13.28 skill
How this was scored
score:
23-19
skill:
-13.28
they picked:
TB
season:
2026
accuracy:
35.71
baseline:
42.56
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
4
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
0.88
predicted margin:
10
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Score Predictions Jacksonville JaguarsSep 18, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars 27 — Broncos 24
“I'm going with the Jaguars to win the game. I'm gonna, I mean, flat out win the game. I'm gonna go twenty seven twenty four.”
Close · 40Scored 40.48a naive guess scored 85.42-87.18 skill
How this was scored
score:
13-20
skill:
-87.18
they picked:
JAX
season:
2026
accuracy:
40.48
baseline:
85.42
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
7
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
0.88
predicted margin:
3
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Super Bowl Picks Denver BroncosSep 18, 2026
Denver Broncos to win the Super Bowl
“I had picked Denver to win the Super Bowl... I can't even believe the team I picked to win the Super Bowl is gonna be o and two”
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Garrett PodellDepth Chart Calls · Case KeenumHit · 100
Podell ranks all 32 current NFL starting quarterbacks entering Week 3 of the 2026 season, with Josh Allen first, Patrick Mahomes second and Case Keenum last. He also expects Kyler Murray and Michael Penix Jr. to return to action in Week 3 and Case Keenum to possibly start for the Bears.
Fox SportsTrade and Signing Calls · Austin EkelerMiss · 0
The piece reports, citing ESPN, that Carolina is expected to sign veteran running back Austin Ekeler with Jonathon Brooks sidelined.
Fox SportsDepth Chart Calls · Case KeenumHit · 100
A roundup of NFC injury news expects Jameis Winston to start for the Giants in any games Jaxson Dart misses, and suggests third-stringer Case Keenum could end up starting for the Bears against the Eagles in Week 3 with both Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent sidelined.
Fox SportsDepth Chart Calls · Case KeenumHit · 100
With Caleb Williams injured and Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol, third-string quarterback Case Keenum is expected to start for the Bears against the Eagles in Week 3.
Connor RogersGame Outcome Picks · Los Angeles RamsHit · 100
Rogers made his own Week 2 calls, taking the Packers, Eagles (by at least 10), Panthers (by at least a field goal), Cowboys (by at least six), Chargers, Chiefs and Rams to win. He also noted Baltimore was his Super Bowl pick and said it wouldn't shock him if Jacksonville hosted the AFC Championship Game.
Chris LongScore Predictions · Philadelphia EaglesClose · 79
Previewing Week 2, Long called New England a spot to bounce back against Pittsburgh, projected a 27-14 Patriots win, saw Eagles-Titans as a 23-10 grinder, liked the Rams' spot Monday night against the Giants, and wrote down a Bills 31, Lions 23 final for the Thursday nighter.

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Ross JacksonScore Predictions · New Orleans SaintsMiss · 38
Ross Jackson picked the Saints to beat the Raiders at home, projecting a 27-24 final score with the Raiders scoring 24 points.
Chris LongScore Predictions · New England PatriotsHit · 90
Previewing Week 2, Long called New England a spot to bounce back against Pittsburgh, projected a 27-14 Patriots win, saw Eagles-Titans as a 23-10 grinder, liked the Rams' spot Monday night against the Giants, and wrote down a Bills 31, Lions 23 final for the Thursday nighter.
Jake ArthurScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 98
Arthur expects a close Chiefs win on Sunday Night Football at Arrowhead, predicting a final score of 27-23 for Kansas City.
Zach HicksScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 98
Hicks predicts a lower-scoring, field-goal-heavy game with the Chiefs beating the Colts 23-19, citing Indianapolis' red-zone success against Kansas City historically.
Nate TiceScore Predictions · Cincinnati BengalsClose · 74
Tice picked the Bengals over the Texans in a low-scoring game, the Jaguars at Denver, the Bears over the Vikings, the Patriots over the Steelers and the Rams to edge the Giants, and his Hail Mary was the Cowboys scoring 40 on Washington. He also floated Abdul Carter as a possible All-Pro.
Bryan DeArdoScore Predictions · Cincinnati BengalsClose · 50
He picks the Bengals to beat the Steelers in Pittsburgh in a low-scoring, defensive game, arguing Pittsburgh's struggling offense can't break through against Cincinnati's strong defense.

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