John Breech· Nov 3, 2026

Breech picks every Week 9 game with final scores, including the Jaguars blowing out the quarterback-depleted Ravens, the Bengals outscoring the Falcons in Madrid, the Packers spoiling Tom Brady's return to Foxborough, the Bears edging the run-heavy Buccaneers, and the Bills beating the Vikings.

“I don't know if the Jags are going to win the Super Bowl, but I do think they roll to a win on Thursday night.”

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17 checkable claims — 15 score predictions, 1 availability call and 1 depth chart call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.

It names 18 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

14 of 17 have settled so far, averaging 80.8 out of 100, against 39.1 for a naive guess at the same calls.

Of the 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room.

Where this call stands in the room

Joe Fagnano · 2026 season

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Score Predictions Chicago BearsNov 3, 2026
Chicago Bears 23 — Buccaneers 20
“PICK : Bears 23-20 over Buccaneers”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 93.16+10.68 skill
How this was scored
score:
24-27
skill:
10.68
they picked:
CHI
season:
2026
accuracy:
100
baseline:
93.16
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
3
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.13
predicted margin:
3
Closing line (Nov 8): Bears by 6.5, total 47.5 · this 23–20 calls a closer game (Bears by 3) and fewer points (43).
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Score Predictions San Francisco 49ersNov 3, 2026
San Francisco 49ers 30 — Raiders 23
“49ers 30-23 over Raiders”
Close · 67Scored 66.67a naive guess scored 50.3+25.53 skill
How this was scored
score:
17-38
skill:
25.53
they picked:
SF
season:
2026
accuracy:
66.67
baseline:
50.3
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
21
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.13
predicted margin:
7
Closing line (Nov 8): 49ers by 8.5, total 51.5 · this 30–23 calls a closer game (49ers by 7) and more points (53).
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Score Predictions Seattle SeahawksNov 3, 2026
Seattle Seahawks 30 — Cardinals 20
“Seahawks 30-20 over Cardinals”
Hit · 90Scored 90.48a naive guess scored 66.97+36.68 skill
How this was scored
score:
3-17
skill:
36.68
they picked:
SEA
season:
2026
accuracy:
90.48
baseline:
66.97
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
14
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.13
predicted margin:
10
Closing line (Nov 8): Seahawks by 8.5, total 39.5 · this 30–20 calls a bigger Seahawks win (by 10) and more points (50).
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Score Predictions Houston TexansNov 3, 2026
Houston Texans 27 — Chargers 16
“Texans 27-16 over Chargers”
Close · 74Scored 73.81a naive guess scored 0+115.14 skill
How this was scored
score:
44-22
skill:
115.14
they picked:
HOU
season:
2026
accuracy:
73.81
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
22
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.13
predicted margin:
11
Closing line (Nov 8): Texans by 5.5, total 40.5 · this 27–16 calls a bigger Texans win (by 11) and more points (43).
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Score Predictions Green Bay PackersNov 3, 2026
Green Bay Packers 23 — Patriots 20
“PICK: Packers 23-20 over Patriots”
Close · 64Scored 64.29a naive guess scored 7.44+88.68 skill
How this was scored
score:
45-27
skill:
88.68
they picked:
GB
season:
2026
accuracy:
64.29
baseline:
7.44
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
18
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.13
predicted margin:
3
Closing line (Nov 8): Patriots by 3, total 44.5 · this 23–20 calls a Packers win (by 3; the line gave the Packers 38%) and fewer points (43).
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Score Predictions Detroit LionsNov 3, 2026
Detroit Lions 31 — Dolphins 17
“Lions 31-17 over Dolphins”
Hit · 90Scored 90.48a naive guess scored 26.54+99.74 skill
How this was scored
score:
19-9
skill:
99.74
they picked:
DET
season:
2026
accuracy:
90.48
baseline:
26.54
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
10
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.15
predicted margin:
14
Closing line (Nov 8): Lions by 6.5, total 49.5 · this 31–17 calls a bigger Lions win (by 14) and fewer points (48).
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Score Predictions Cleveland BrownsNov 3, 2026
Cleveland Browns 20 — Saints 17
“Browns 20-17 over Saints”
Close · 45Scored 45.24a naive guess scored 97.97-82.26 skill
How this was scored
score:
22-23
skill:
−82.26
they picked:
CLE
season:
2026
accuracy:
45.24
baseline:
97.97
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
1
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.15
predicted margin:
3
Closing line (Nov 8): Saints by 4.5, total 43.5 · this 20–17 calls a Browns win (by 3; the line gave the Browns about 1 in 3 (34%)) and fewer points (37).
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Score Predictions Kansas City ChiefsNov 3, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs 27 — Jets 20
“Chiefs 27-20 over Jets”
Close · 62Scored 61.9a naive guess scored 50+18.57 skill
How this was scored
score:
12-35
skill:
18.57
they picked:
KC
season:
2026
accuracy:
61.9
baseline:
50
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
23
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.15
predicted margin:
7
Closing line (Nov 8): Chiefs by 9.5, total 47.5 · this 27–20 calls a closer game (Chiefs by 7) and fewer points (47).
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Score Predictions Los Angeles RamsNov 3, 2026
Los Angeles Rams 30 — Commanders 22
“Rams 30-22 over Commanders”
Hit · 98Scored 97.62a naive guess scored 33.68+99.74 skill
How this was scored
score:
20-13
skill:
99.74
they picked:
LAR
season:
2026
accuracy:
97.62
baseline:
33.68
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
7
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.15
predicted margin:
8
Closing line (Nov 8): Rams by 4.5, total 48.5 · this 30–22 calls a bigger Rams win (by 8) and more points (52).
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Score Predictions Denver BroncosNov 3, 2026
Denver Broncos 24 — Panthers 17
“Broncos 24-17 over Panthers”
Hit · 95Scored 95.24a naive guess scored 38.44+88.6 skill
How this was scored
score:
26-21
skill:
88.6
they picked:
DEN
season:
2026
accuracy:
95.24
baseline:
38.44
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
5
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.15
predicted margin:
7
Closing line (Nov 8): Broncos by 3, total 44.5 · this 24–17 calls a bigger Broncos win (by 7) and fewer points (41).
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Score Predictions New York GiantsNov 3, 2026
New York Giants 24 — Eagles 16
“Giants 24-16 over Eagles”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 31.3+107.17 skill
How this was scored
score:
19-11
skill:
107.17
they picked:
NYG
season:
2026
accuracy:
100
baseline:
31.3
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
8
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.15
predicted margin:
8
Closing line (Nov 8): Giants by 3, total 38.5 · this 24–16 calls a bigger Giants win (by 8) and more points (40).
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Score Predictions Dallas CowboysNov 3, 2026
Dallas Cowboys 23 — Colts 16
“Cowboys 23-16 over Colts”
Hit · 93Scored 92.86a naive guess scored 40.82+81.17 skill
How this was scored
score:
27-23
skill:
81.17
they picked:
DAL
season:
2026
accuracy:
92.86
baseline:
40.82
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
4
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.15
predicted margin:
7
Closing line (Nov 8): Cowboys by 4.5, total 51.5 · this 23–16 calls a bigger Cowboys win (by 7) and fewer points (39).
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Score Predictions Cincinnati BengalsNov 3, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals 34 — Falcons 31
“PICK: Bengals 34-31 over Falcons”
Close · 67Scored 66.67a naive guess scored 10.09+88.27 skill
How this was scored
score:
34-17
skill:
88.27
they picked:
CIN
season:
2026
accuracy:
66.67
baseline:
10.09
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
17
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.24
predicted margin:
3
Closing line (Nov 8): Bengals by 3, total 52.5 · this 34–31 calls the line’s margin (Bengals by 3) and more points (65).
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Score Predictions Jacksonville JaguarsNov 3, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars 30 — Ravens 13
“PICK: Jaguars 30-13 over Ravens”
Hit · 86Scored 85.71a naive guess scored 0+133.71 skill
How this was scored
score:
33-10
skill:
133.71
they picked:
JAX
season:
2026
accuracy:
85.71
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
23
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.38
predicted margin:
17
Closing line (Nov 5): Jaguars by 8.5, total 40.5 · this 30–13 calls a bigger Jaguars win (by 17) and more points (43).
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Score Predictions Buffalo BillsNov 3, 2026
Buffalo Bills 24 — Vikings 17
“PICK: Bills 24-17 over Vikings”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Depth Chart Calls Joe Fagnano Baltimore RavensNov 3, 2026
Joe Fagnano to be 1st on the depth chart
“the Ravens will likely go into this game with an undrafted rookie (Joe Fagnano) as their starting quarterback”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Availability Calls Tyler Huntley Baltimore RavensNov 3, 2026
“Tyler Huntley suffered a toe injury and likely won't be able to play this week. (Week 9)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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What others said about the same people

John MiddlekauffDraft Bust Calls · Caleb WilliamsMiss · 0
Middlekauff 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.
Bill HuberGame Outcome Picks · Green Bay PackersHit · 100
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.
Jeremy BrenerScore Predictions · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100
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.
Albert BreerGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100
Breer picks the Seahawks to beat the Cardinals in their Week 9 NFC West matchup.
Tyler SullivanGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100
Sullivan picks the Seahawks to win in Week 9.
Dave RichardGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100
Richard picks the Seahawks over the Cardinals.

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Pat FitzmauriceScore Predictions · New England PatriotsMiss · 14
Fitzmaurice 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 · New England PatriotsMiss · 31
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.
Zac CorneliusScore Predictions · Tampa Bay BuccaneersMiss · 29
Zach projected the Buccaneers to beat the Bears 24-12.
Pete PriscoScore Predictions · New Orleans SaintsHit · 95
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.
Grant ChachereScore Predictions · New Orleans SaintsClose · 69
Chachere picks the Saints to beat the Browns 24-10, arguing Cleveland's switch to Shedeur Sanders with Deshaun Watson out tilts the game toward New Orleans.
Pete PriscoScore Predictions · New Orleans SaintsHit · 95
Prisco picks the Jaguars to roll over the Ravens and sees the rested Saints winning a low-scoring game against the Browns.