Jared Dubin· Oct 29, 2026
Dubin predicted final scores for the same eight Week 8 games, taking the Packers, Bills, Lions, Steelers, Falcons, Chiefs, Commanders and Seahawks to win.
“I trust Jaylen Warren and Co. more than I do the Browns at this point.”
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8 checkable claims — 8 score predictions — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 8 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
All 8 have settled, averaging 57.1 out of 100, against 62.5 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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Who this take is about
The games in this take
- Panthers at Packers 26 calls
- Falcons at Buccaneers 15 calls
- Ravens at Bills 23 calls
- Vikings at Lions 23 calls
- Browns at Steelers 34 calls
- Chiefs at Broncos 17 calls
- Eagles at Commanders 10 calls
- Bears at Seahawks 102 calls
8 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. Game calls show that game’s closing betting line under their grade: a dated fact from nflverse, for context and never part of a grade. MissedTakes takes no bets and earns nothing from any sportsbook.
- Score PredictionsSeattle SeahawksOct 29, 2026
Seattle Seahawks 24 — Bears 20
“Prediction: Seahawks 24, Bears 20”
Miss · 19Scored 19.05a naive guess scored 10.88+13.15 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 34-17
- skill:
- 13.15
- they picked:
- SEA
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 19.05
- baseline:
- 10.88
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 17
- weeks left when called:
- 11
- naive home margin:
- 0.57
- predicted margin:
- 4
Closing line (Nov 2): Seahawks by 3, total 46.5 · this 24–20 calls a bigger Seahawks win (by 4) and fewer points (44).
- Score PredictionsWashington CommandersOct 29, 2026
Washington Commanders 17 — Eagles 13
“Prediction: Commanders 17, Eagles 13”
Close · 69Scored 69.05a naive guess scored 61.23+12.59 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 10-27
- skill:
- 12.59
- they picked:
- WAS
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 69.05
- baseline:
- 61.23
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 17
- weeks left when called:
- 11
- naive home margin:
- 0.72
- predicted margin:
- 4
Closing line (Nov 1): Commanders by 6, total 40.5 · this 17–13 calls a closer game (Commanders by 4) and fewer points (30).
- Score PredictionsKansas City ChiefsOct 29, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs 21 — Broncos 13
“Prediction: Chiefs 21, Broncos 13”
Close · 40Scored 40.48a naive guess scored 92.18-83.25 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 24-28
- skill:
- −83.25
- they picked:
- KC
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 40.48
- baseline:
- 92.18
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 4
- weeks left when called:
- 11
- naive home margin:
- 0.72
- predicted margin:
- 8
Closing line (Nov 1): Broncos by 1.5, total 41.5 · this 21–13 calls a Chiefs win (by 8; the line gave the Chiefs 50%) and fewer points (34).
- Score PredictionsAtlanta FalconsOct 29, 2026
Atlanta Falcons 23 — Buccaneers 17
“Prediction: Falcons 23, Buccaneers 17”
Miss · 26Scored 26.19a naive guess scored 63.03-59.32 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 0-16
- skill:
- −59.32
- they picked:
- ATL
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 26.19
- baseline:
- 63.03
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 16
- weeks left when called:
- 11
- naive home margin:
- 0.47
- predicted margin:
- 6
Closing line (Nov 1): Buccaneers by 2.5, total 42.5 · this 23–17 calls a Falcons win (by 6; the line gave the Falcons 46%) and fewer points (40).
- Score PredictionsDetroit LionsOct 29, 2026
Detroit Lions 23 — Vikings 14
“Prediction: Lions 23, Vikings 14”
Hit · 88Scored 88.1a naive guess scored 91.61-5.65 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 15-19
- skill:
- −5.65
- they picked:
- DET
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 88.1
- baseline:
- 91.61
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 4
- weeks left when called:
- 11
- naive home margin:
- 0.47
- predicted margin:
- 9
Closing line (Nov 1): Lions by 3, total 46.5 · this 23–14 calls a bigger Lions win (by 9) and fewer points (37).
- Score PredictionsPittsburgh SteelersOct 29, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers 20 — Browns 13
“Prediction: Steelers 20, Browns 13”
Close · 67Scored 66.67a naive guess scored 51.13+25.02 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 6-27
- skill:
- 25.02
- they picked:
- PIT
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 66.67
- baseline:
- 51.13
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 21
- weeks left when called:
- 11
- naive home margin:
- 0.47
- predicted margin:
- 7
Closing line (Nov 1): Steelers by 3.5, total 38.5 · this 20–13 calls a bigger Steelers win (by 7) and fewer points (33).
- Score PredictionsBuffalo BillsOct 29, 2026
Buffalo Bills 30 — Ravens 27
“Prediction: Bills 30, Ravens 27”
Close · 50Scored 50a naive guess scored 50+0 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 10-36
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- BUF
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 50
- baseline:
- 50
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 26
- weeks left when called:
- 11
- naive home margin:
- 0.47
- predicted margin:
- 3
Closing line (Nov 1): Bills by 3, total 54.5 · this 30–27 calls the line’s margin (Bills by 3) and more points (57).
- Score PredictionsGreen Bay PackersOct 29, 2026
Green Bay Packers 24 — Panthers 17
“Prediction: Packers 24, Panthers 17”
Hit · 98Scored 97.62a naive guess scored 79.94+28.47 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 19-27
- skill:
- 28.47
- they picked:
- GB
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 97.62
- baseline:
- 79.94
- difficulty:
- 1.61
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 8
- weeks left when called:
- 11
- naive home margin:
- −0.43
- predicted margin:
- 7
Closing line (Oct 29): Packers by 3.5, total 47.5 · this 24–17 calls a bigger Packers win (by 7) and fewer points (41).
What others said about the same people
- Parker HurleyTrade and Signing Calls · Jessie BatesMiss · 0Hurley argues a Jessie Bates trade to San Francisco is unrealistic because Atlanta remains in the weak NFC South race and likely won't sell, and he expects 49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown to depart in free agency after this season.
- Bill HuberGame Outcome Picks · Green Bay PackersHit · 100Huber 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 · 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.
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.
- Bryan DeArdoScore Predictions · Chicago BearsHit · 98DeArdo picks the Bears to beat the Buccaneers on Sunday night in a defensive game, predicting a 20-16 final score.
- 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.
- Big CatScore Predictions · Chicago BearsHit · 100Big Cat picked the Bengals to beat the Falcons in Madrid, the 49ers to handle the Raiders, the Seahawks to bounce back against the Cardinals, and the Bears to beat the Buccaneers by a projected 26-23.