# Colin Cowherd: Cowherd's "Blazing Five" NFL picks plus a college pick and additional games: Browns, Broncos, Cowboys-Commanders over, Packers, Lions, Notre Dame, plus Bears and 49ers picks. **Claimed:** Oct 17, 2025 **Pundit:** Colin Cowherd — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/colin-cowherd **Outlet:** The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast) — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/the-herd-with-colin-cowherd-podcast **How it reached us:** said on air or in an interview **Original:** https://omny.fm/shows/the-herd-with-colin-cowherd/the-herd-hour-2-new-blazin-5-picks-for-the-weekend-helping-the-growth-of-caleb-williams-joe-flacco-recent-success-dave-wannstedt 7 checkable claims — 5 score predictions, 1 award pick and 1 game outcome pick — 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 7 have settled, averaging 60.9 out of 100, against 59.2 for a naive guess at the same calls. > I trust Cleveland's defense to carry the day, maybe get a turnover in points twenty four to seventeen. Browns win and cover. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Washington Commanders 30 — Cowboys 27** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Washington Commanders - Verdict: scored 4.76 out of 100, against 52.45 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Oct 19, 2025): Cowboys by 1.5, total 54.5 · this 30–27 calls a Commanders win (by 3; the line gave the Commanders 47%) and more points (57). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Baker Mayfield to win MVP** - Kind: Award Picks · About: Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Green Bay Packers 28 — Arizona 24** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 45.3 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Oct 19, 2025): Packers by 7, total 44.5 · this 28–24 calls a closer game (Packers by 4) and more points (52). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Detroit Lions 28 — Buccaneers 21** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Detroit Lions - Verdict: scored 80.95 out of 100, against 69.11 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Oct 20, 2025): Lions by 6, total 54.5 · this 28–21 calls a bigger Lions win (by 7) and fewer points (49). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread. Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Denver Broncos 28 — Giants 20** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Denver Broncos - Verdict: scored 83.33 out of 100, against 97.55 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Oct 19, 2025): Broncos by 7.5, total 39.5 · this 28–20 calls a bigger Broncos win (by 8) and more points (48). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread. Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **Cleveland Browns 24 — Dolphins 17** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Cleveland Browns - Verdict: scored 57.14 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Oct 19, 2025): Browns by 2.5, total 34.5 · this 24–17 calls a bigger Browns win (by 7) and more points (41). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread. Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. - **San Francisco 49ers to beat Atlanta** - Kind: Game Outcome Picks · About: San Francisco 49ers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - Line: Closing line (Oct 19, 2025): 49ers by 1.5 · a toss-up, Falcons 49%, 49ers 51%. Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade. ## Who this take is about - Washington Commanders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/commanders - Baker Mayfield — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/baker-mayfield - Tampa Bay Buccaneers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/buccaneers - Green Bay Packers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/packers - Detroit Lions — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/lions - Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/broncos - Cleveland Browns — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/browns - San Francisco 49ers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/49ers ## 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) - 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) - 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) - 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) ## More score predictions The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - 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) - 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) - Pete Prisco on New York Giants: Prisco picked the Giants to beat the Commanders at home in the Thursday night Week 10 game, 23-14, citing New York's dominant front seven containing Jayden Daniels. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/07b5aad4-57ad-4195-bc69-66b1abec33a0 (scored 35.71) - Jared Dubin on New York Giants: Dubin predicted final scores for seven Week 10 games, taking the Giants over the Commanders, the Lions, Chiefs, Packers, 49ers, Bengals and Ravens to win their respective matchups. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/08184feb-e542-42cf-8898-8074d73513d7 (scored 42.86) - Pete Prisco on New York Giants: Prisco picks final scores for every Week 10 NFL game, including the Giants beating the Commanders on Thursday night, the Lions topping the Patriots in Munich, and an upset special with Dallas over San Francisco. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/db757c4e-a3c5-4ad4-aae9-7ee84dd2edca (scored 35.71) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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