# Chris Simms: 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. They also reiterated that Denver was their preseason Super Bowl pick while predicting the Broncos would fall to 0-2. **Claimed:** Sep 18, 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-b3df0134b685/1efcb045-3991-4379-877c-b4c9011be177/audio.mp3?in_playlist=89df2a40-d377-4495-87df-b3df0134b68b 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 call. 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. > I'm gonna take the sealers to win this football. Win. I am. I'm gonna take them to outright win. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Carolina Panthers 21 — Falcons 17** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Carolina Panthers - Verdict: scored 50 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 bigger Panthers win (by 4) and fewer points (38). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Los Angeles Rams 28 — Giants 24** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 57.14 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Sep 21, 2026): Rams by 6.5, total 47.5 · this 28–24 calls a closer game (Rams by 4) and more points (52). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Houston Texans 23 — Bengals 20** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Houston Texans - Verdict: scored 23.81 out of 100, against 18.75 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Texans by 3, total 45.5 · this 23–20 calls the line’s margin (Texans by 3) and fewer points (43). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Chicago Bears 31 — Vikings 27** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Chicago Bears - Verdict: scored 45.24 out of 100, against 37.8 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Bears by 4.5, total 46.5 · this 31–27 calls a closer game (Bears by 4) and more points (58). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread. Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Pittsburgh Steelers 23 — Patriots 21** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Pittsburgh Steelers - Verdict: scored 14.29 out of 100, against 61.61 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Patriots by 4.5, total 41.5 · this 23–21 calls a Steelers win (by 2; the line gave the Steelers about 1 in 3 (34%)) and more points (44). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Los Angeles Chargers 28 — Raiders 20** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: scored 40.48 out of 100, against 23.51 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Chargers by 6.5, total 43.5 · this 28–20 calls a bigger Chargers win (by 8) and more points (48). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **San Francisco 49ers 34 — Dolphins 20** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: San Francisco 49ers - Verdict: scored 80.95 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): 49ers by 12.5, total 44.5 · this 34–20 calls a bigger 49ers win (by 14) and more points (54). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Dallas Cowboys 34 — Commanders 24** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Dallas Cowboys - Verdict: scored 83.33 out of 100, against 61.61 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Cowboys by 3.5, total 51.5 · this 34–24 calls a bigger Cowboys win (by 10) and more points (58). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Seattle Seahawks to beat Arizona** - Kind: Game Outcome Picks · About: Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Seahawks by 3.5 · favorite pick, Seahawks about 2 in 3 (66%). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Green Bay Packers 24 — Jets 20** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 97.62 out of 100, against 44.94 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Packers by 3.5, total 44.5 · this 24–20 calls a bigger Packers win (by 4) and fewer points (44). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Philadelphia Eagles 27 — Titans 13** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 76.19 out of 100, against 42.56 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Eagles by 7, total 39.5 · this 27–13 calls a bigger Eagles win (by 14) and more points (40). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27 — Browns 17** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Verdict: scored 35.71 out of 100, against 42.56 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Buccaneers by 8.5, total 41.5 · this 27–17 calls a bigger Buccaneers win (by 10) and more points (44). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Jacksonville Jaguars 27 — Broncos 24** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Jacksonville Jaguars - Verdict: scored 40.48 out of 100, against 85.42 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Broncos by 2.5, total 45.5 · this 27–24 calls a Jaguars win (by 3; the line gave the Jaguars 43%) and more points (51). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Denver Broncos to win the Super Bowl** - Kind: Super Bowl Picks · About: Denver Broncos - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Carolina Panthers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/panthers - Los Angeles Rams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/rams - Houston Texans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/texans - Chicago Bears — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bears - Pittsburgh Steelers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/steelers - Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chargers - San Francisco 49ers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/49ers - Dallas Cowboys — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cowboys - Seattle Seahawks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/seahawks - Green Bay Packers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/packers - Philadelphia Eagles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/eagles - Tampa Bay Buccaneers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/buccaneers - Jacksonville Jaguars — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jaguars - Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/broncos ## What others said about the same people - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman expects Sean Fresch Jr. to clear waivers and return to the Broncos' practice squad, sees Riley Moss back from concussion for the Week 11 game at Las Vegas, and projects newly acquired Daiyan Henley to begin as the third inside linebacker behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad before likely moving into a starting role. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/978f775c-5611-4514-ad2f-b35a6eac0402 (scored 0) - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman writes that Riley Moss may sit out the preseason finale against Minnesota but should be available for the Week 1 opener at Kansas City; they also suggest undrafted corners Sean Fresch Jr. and Brent Austin are being evaluated for practice squad spots. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c8c47b8-6041-4282-8d21-d21741d8f11b (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) - Chad Jensen on Jordan Turner: Jensen predicts Daiyan Henley's arrival will cut into Justin Strnad's snaps while Alex Singleton keeps playing virtually every down, and that Denver will return to a three-linebacker rotation after the Week 10 bye. They also expect one of Jordan Turner or Karene Reid — most likely Turner — to be waived to clear a roster spot. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a84d2c6e-5554-46aa-95b1-620858d31e0f (scored 0) - John Middlekauff on Caleb Williams: Middlekauff expects either Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson to win this year's MVP, calling them the two best players in the league. They are pessimistic on the Bears, forecasting six or seven wins and saying they'd bet Caleb Williams doesn't work out as a franchise quarterback. They also see Oklahoma's John Mattier as a first-round pick who'll be in the Heisman mix. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/deaaf3f6-e53e-4080-a0ca-d5f872b54c6a (scored 0) ## 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) - Pete Prisco on New York Giants: Prisco picks the Giants to beat the Commanders 23-14 on Thursday night and the Lions to beat the Patriots 30-24 in Munich. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e142b910-0967-4de9-9429-c342bc079205 (scored 35.71) - 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) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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