Colin Cowherd· Sep 26, 2025
Cowherd's "Blazing 5" picks: Vikings over Steelers 27-20, over in Panthers-Patriots with New England winning 26-23, Rams over Colts 34-24, Raiders over Bears 27-23, and Broncos over Bengals 30-20. He also predicts Jeanty has a breakout game, Luka Doncic averages over 30 points, and calls Denver the best team that hasn't looked good yet.
“But I think Minnesota twenty seven to twenty covers here, better staff, better offense, better defense.”
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6 checkable claims — 5 score predictions and 1 game outcome pick — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 6 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
All 6 have settled, averaging 65.1 out of 100, against 72.2 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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- Game Outcome PicksAtlanta FalconsSep 26, 2025
Atlanta Falcons to beat Washington
“I like the Falcons, but I like them Milani.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skillHow this was scored
- won:
- ATL
- score:
- 27-34
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- ATL
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- ATL
- difficulty:
- 1.83
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 15
- Score PredictionsDenver BroncosSep 26, 2025
Denver Broncos 30 — Bengals 20
“Bo Nicks, by the way, not great in September last year, finally Clicks thirty twenty. They cover the spread. Take the Denver Broncos”
Close · 64Scored 64.29a naive guess scored 50+26.14 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 3-28
- skill:
- 26.14
- they picked:
- DEN
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 64.29
- baseline:
- 50
- difficulty:
- 1.83
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 25
- weeks left when called:
- 15
- naive home margin:
- 2.03
- predicted margin:
- 10
- Score PredictionsLas Vegas RaidersSep 26, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders 27 — Bears 23
“I'm gonna take the Raiders to win it. Twenty seven to twenty three.”
Close · 43Scored 42.86a naive guess scored 47.55-8.59 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 25-24
- skill:
- -8.59
- they picked:
- LV
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 42.86
- baseline:
- 47.55
- difficulty:
- 1.83
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 15
- naive home margin:
- 2.03
- predicted margin:
- 4
- Score PredictionsMinnesota VikingsSep 26, 2025
Minnesota Vikings 27 — Steelers 20
“But I think Minnesota twenty seven to twenty covers here, better staff, better offense, better defense. I a better road team. I'm gonna take Minnesota.”
Close · 40Scored 40.48a naive guess scored 97.69-104.69 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 21-24
- skill:
- -104.69
- they picked:
- MIN
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 40.48
- baseline:
- 97.69
- difficulty:
- 1.83
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 15
- naive home margin:
- 2.03
- predicted margin:
- 7
- Score PredictionsNew England PatriotsSep 26, 2025
New England Patriots 26 — Panthers 23
“I think we get points in this game. Twenty six twenty three New England wins take the over.”
Close · 50Scored 50a naive guess scored 50+0 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 13-42
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- NE
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 50
- baseline:
- 50
- difficulty:
- 1.83
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 29
- weeks left when called:
- 15
- naive home margin:
- 2.03
- predicted margin:
- 3
- Score PredictionsLos Angeles RamsSep 26, 2025
Los Angeles Rams 34 — Colts 24
“They beat the Colts thirty four to twenty four.”
Hit · 93Scored 92.86a naive guess scored 88.16+8.59 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 20-27
- skill:
- 8.59
- they picked:
- LAR
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 92.86
- baseline:
- 88.16
- difficulty:
- 1.83
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 7
- weeks left when called:
- 15
- naive home margin:
- 2.03
- predicted margin:
- 10
What others said about the same people
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Minnesota VikingsHit · 90Simms went through the entire Week 3 slate with straight-up winners and predicted final scores, taking Jacksonville, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle, the Giants, Baltimore, New Orleans, Minnesota, San Francisco, Denver and Philadelphia. He also expected Zay Flowers and Puka Nacua to sit, Kyler Murray to play, and said Marvin Harrison Jr. projects as no better than a good No. 2 or high-end No. 3 receiver.
- Chris LongGame Outcome Picks · Los Angeles RamsMiss · 0Long liked the Rams over the Broncos on Sunday night even without Puka Nacua, and expected the Bills to beat the winless Chargers in Buffalo. He also backed the Bengals over the Steelers, expected an angry Detroit team to handle the Jets, and still thought both the Lions and Vikings could win the NFC North.
- Steven RuizGame Outcome Picks · Las Vegas RaidersHit · 100Previewing Week 3, Ruiz picked the Ravens to beat the Cowboys in Brazil, Jacksonville over New England in a low-scoring game, an upset by the Broncos over the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears, the Lions over the Jets, and his Hail Mary that Houston beats Indianapolis by two touchdowns.
- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · Denver BroncosHit · 100Tice matched his guest on every Week 3 game, picking the Ravens over the Cowboys, the Jaguars over the Patriots in a close game, the Broncos to upset the Rams, the Raiders over the Saints, the Eagles over the Bears and the Lions over the Jets.
- Sam MonsonGame Outcome Picks · Minnesota VikingsHit · 100Monson picked the Chargers to beat the Bills outright (jokingly crediting Buffalo's gray 'Nickel City' jerseys), took the Vikings to win outright in Tampa, and said Seattle would destroy Washington. He also reiterated his Super Bowl pick of Denver over the Rams, called the Dolphins destined for the No. 1 overall pick, and said the Saints are a worst-to-first candidate in the NFC South.
- Nate TiceGame Outcome Picks · New England PatriotsHit · 100Tice 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.
More score predictions
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 100Simms went through the entire Week 3 slate with straight-up winners and predicted final scores, taking Jacksonville, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle, the Giants, Baltimore, New Orleans, Minnesota, San Francisco, Denver and Philadelphia. He also expected Zay Flowers and Puka Nacua to sit, Kyler Murray to play, and said Marvin Harrison Jr. projects as no better than a good No. 2 or high-end No. 3 receiver.
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Green Bay PackersMiss · 10Simms picked the Packers to beat the Falcons in the Thursday night game by a low score, expecting a defensive struggle.
- Jake ArthurScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 98Arthur 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 · 98Hicks 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 · 74Tice 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.
- Matt HarmonScore Predictions · Philadelphia EaglesHit · 100Harmon picked the Bengals to beat the Texans in Week 2, expecting Nico Collins to miss the game with a hamstring injury, and also predicted the Titans would be shut out by the Eagles. He took the Rams over the Giants, the Bears over the Vikings, and the Jaguars at Denver.