John Breech· Sep 22, 2026

Breech predicts the Dolphins will miss the playoffs and may go winless, and picks every Week 3 game with scores, including Texans over Colts, a Buccaneers upset of Minnesota, Ravens over Cowboys in Brazil, Saints over Raiders and Broncos over Rams.

“I'm starting the 0-17 watch now.”

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19 checkable claims — 16 score predictions, 1 availability call, 1 position group finish and 1 season win total — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.

It names 19 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

16 of 19 have settled so far, averaging 62.9 out of 100, against 65.5 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

Miami Dolphins · 2026 season · wins

John Breech — 0 winsthe room — 3 calls from 3 punditsmedian 3 wins

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Score Predictions Philadelphia EaglesSep 22, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles 23 — Bears 16
“Eagles 23-16 over Bears (Monday)”
Miss · 19Scored 19.05a naive guess scored 54.46-66.94 skill
How this was scored
score:
7-27
skill:
-66.94
they picked:
PHI
season:
2026
accuracy:
19.05
baseline:
54.46
difficulty:
1.89
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
20
weeks left when called:
16
naive home margin:
0.88
predicted margin:
7
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Score Predictions San Francisco 49ersSep 22, 2026
San Francisco 49ers 24 — Cardinals 16
“49ers 24-16 over Cardinals”
Hit · 95Scored 95.24a naive guess scored 86.83+15.89 skill
How this was scored
score:
30-36
skill:
15.89
they picked:
SF
season:
2026
accuracy:
95.24
baseline:
86.83
difficulty:
1.89
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
6
weeks left when called:
16
naive home margin:
0.47
predicted margin:
8
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Score Predictions Detroit LionsSep 22, 2026
Detroit Lions 31 — Jets 24
“Lions 31-24 over Jets”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 84.45+29.39 skill
How this was scored
score:
24-31
skill:
29.39
they picked:
DET
season:
2026
accuracy:
100
baseline:
84.45
difficulty:
1.89
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
7
weeks left when called:
16
naive home margin:
0.47
predicted margin:
7
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Score Predictions Tampa Bay BuccaneersSep 22, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19 — Vikings 16
“PICK: Buccaneers 19-16 over Vikings”
Close · 40Scored 40.48a naive guess scored 34.45+11.39 skill
How this was scored
score:
23-16
skill:
11.39
they picked:
TB
season:
2026
accuracy:
40.48
baseline:
34.45
difficulty:
1.89
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
7
weeks left when called:
16
naive home margin:
0.47
predicted margin:
3
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Score Predictions Baltimore RavensSep 22, 2026
Baltimore Ravens 34 — Cowboys 27
“PICK: Ravens 34-27 over Cowboys”
Hit · 90Scored 90.48a naive guess scored 43.97+87.89 skill
How this was scored
score:
34-31
skill:
87.89
they picked:
BAL
season:
2026
accuracy:
90.48
baseline:
43.97
difficulty:
1.89
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
3
weeks left when called:
16
naive home margin:
0.47
predicted margin:
7
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Score Predictions Carolina PanthersSep 22, 2026
Carolina Panthers 20 — Browns 17
“Panthers 20-17 over Browns”
Close · 50Scored 50a naive guess scored 93.97-83.11 skill
How this was scored
score:
18-21
skill:
-83.11
they picked:
CAR
season:
2026
accuracy:
50
baseline:
93.97
difficulty:
1.89
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
3
weeks left when called:
16
naive home margin:
0.47
predicted margin:
3
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Score Predictions Jacksonville JaguarsSep 22, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars 23 — Patriots 20
“Jaguars 23-20 over Patriots”
Close · 50Scored 50a naive guess scored 50+0 skill
How this was scored
score:
6-35
skill:
0
they picked:
JAX
season:
2026
accuracy:
50
baseline:
50
difficulty:
1.89
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
29
weeks left when called:
16
naive home margin:
0.47
predicted margin:
3
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Score Predictions Buffalo BillsSep 22, 2026
Buffalo Bills 34 — Chargers 24
“Bills 34-24 over Chargers”
Hit · 95Scored 95.24a naive guess scored 82.07+24.89 skill
How this was scored
score:
16-24
skill:
24.89
they picked:
BUF
season:
2026
accuracy:
95.24
baseline:
82.07
difficulty:
1.89
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
8
weeks left when called:
16
naive home margin:
0.47
predicted margin:
10
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Score Predictions Denver BroncosSep 22, 2026
Denver Broncos 23 — Rams 21
“PICK: Broncos 23-21 over Rams”
Hit · 95Scored 95.24a naive guess scored 91.59+6.89 skill
How this was scored
score:
26-30
skill:
6.89
they picked:
DEN
season:
2026
accuracy:
95.24
baseline:
91.59
difficulty:
1.89
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
4
weeks left when called:
16
naive home margin:
0.47
predicted margin:
2
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Score Predictions New Orleans SaintsSep 22, 2026
New Orleans Saints 27 — Raiders 24
“PICK: Saints 27-24 over Raiders”
Miss · 38Scored 38.1a naive guess scored 32.07+11.39 skill
How this was scored
score:
35-27
skill:
11.39
they picked:
NO
season:
2026
accuracy:
38.1
baseline:
32.07
difficulty:
1.89
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
8
weeks left when called:
16
naive home margin:
0.47
predicted margin:
3
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Score Predictions Kansas City ChiefsSep 22, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs 31 — Dolphins 17
“Chiefs 31-17 over Dolphins”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 17.78+155.39 skill
How this was scored
score:
24-10
skill:
155.39
they picked:
KC
season:
2026
accuracy:
100
baseline:
17.78
difficulty:
1.89
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
14
weeks left when called:
16
naive home margin:
0.47
predicted margin:
14
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Score Predictions Houston TexansSep 22, 2026
Houston Texans 27 — Colts 24
“PICK: Texans 27-24 over Colts”
Close · 48Scored 47.62a naive guess scored 96.35-92.11 skill
How this was scored
score:
17-19
skill:
-92.11
they picked:
HOU
season:
2026
accuracy:
47.62
baseline:
96.35
difficulty:
1.89
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
2
weeks left when called:
16
naive home margin:
0.47
predicted margin:
3
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Score Predictions Cincinnati BengalsSep 22, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals 27 — Steelers 20
“Bengals 27-20 over Steelers”
Close · 40Scored 40.48a naive guess scored 93.97-101.11 skill
How this was scored
score:
27-30
skill:
-101.11
they picked:
CIN
season:
2026
accuracy:
40.48
baseline:
93.97
difficulty:
1.89
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
3
weeks left when called:
16
naive home margin:
0.47
predicted margin:
7
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Score Predictions New York GiantsSep 22, 2026
New York Giants 20 — Titans 16
“Giants 20-16 over Titans”
Hit · 98Scored 97.62a naive guess scored 89.21+15.89 skill
How this was scored
score:
7-12
skill:
15.89
they picked:
NYG
season:
2026
accuracy:
97.62
baseline:
89.21
difficulty:
1.89
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
5
weeks left when called:
16
naive home margin:
0.47
predicted margin:
4
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Score Predictions Seattle SeahawksSep 22, 2026
Seattle Seahawks 30 — Commanders 13
“Seahawks 30-13 over Commanders”
Miss · 14Scored 14.29a naive guess scored 96.35-155.11 skill
How this was scored
score:
31-33
skill:
-155.11
they picked:
SEA
season:
2026
accuracy:
14.29
baseline:
96.35
difficulty:
1.89
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
2
weeks left when called:
16
naive home margin:
0.47
predicted margin:
17
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Score Predictions Green Bay PackersSep 22, 2026
Green Bay Packers 27 — Falcons 13
“Packers 27-13 over Falcons (Thursday)”
Miss · 33Scored 33.33a naive guess scored 0+63 skill
How this was scored
score:
35-14
skill:
63
they picked:
GB
season:
2026
accuracy:
33.33
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1.89
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
21
weeks left when called:
16
naive home margin:
-0.45
predicted margin:
14
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Availability Calls Kyler Murray Minnesota VikingsSep 22, 2026
“Kyler Murray will be returning to the field on Sunday after playing just three possessions in Week 1 (Week 3)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Season Win Totals Miami DolphinsSep 22, 2026
Miami Dolphins to finish with 0 wins
“I'm not sure they're even going to win a game. I know we're only two weeks through the season, but I'm starting the 0-17 watch now.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Position Group Finish Houston TexansSep 22, 2026
Houston Texans defense to be top 10 in the league
“Not only does Houston have what should end up being a top defense, but this year, the Texans have the offense to go with it.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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What others said about the same people

Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 100
Simms 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.
Connor RogersGame Outcome Picks · New York GiantsHit · 100
Rogers picked Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle and the Giants to win their Week 3 games, saying the Chiefs win by two touchdowns and the Giants by a field goal.
Chris LongGame Outcome Picks · Cincinnati BengalsMiss · 0
Long 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 · Houston TexansMiss · 0
Previewing 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 · Baltimore RavensHit · 100
Tice 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.
Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Green Bay PackersMiss · 10
Simms picked the Packers to beat the Falcons in the Thursday night game by a low score, expecting a defensive struggle.

More score predictions

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

Nate TiceScore Predictions · Dallas CowboysHit · 100
Tice 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.
Jared DubinScore Predictions · Los Angeles RamsClose · 43
Dubin gave final-score predictions for the same eight Week 3 games, picking the Packers, Bengals, Jaguars, Texans, Vikings, Ravens, Rams and Eagles.
Tyler SullivanScore Predictions · Los Angeles RamsClose · 48
Sullivan projects final scores for every Week 3 game, including a Bills blowout of the reeling Chargers, a Chiefs rout in Miami, a Seahawks win over a Mariota-led Washington, and the Saints beating the Raiders in their home opener. He also expects Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Jaxson Dart all to be sidelined in Week 3, with Marcus Mariota starting for Washington.
Pete PriscoScore Predictions · Cleveland BrownsHit · 100
Prisco picks every Week 3 game with exact scores, highlighting upsets by Tampa Bay over Minnesota and Cleveland over Carolina, and expects the Giants to rally behind Jameis Winston.
Jared DubinScore Predictions · Los Angeles RamsClose · 50
Dubin picks the Rams to beat the Giants on Monday Night Football, sticking with preseason expectations over Week 1 overreaction. He gives two conditional scores depending on whether Puka Nacua plays: a comfortable 27-17 win if Nacua suits up, and a narrow 17-16 win if he sits.
Jared DubinScore Predictions · Los Angeles RamsClose · 71
Dubin picked the Rams to beat the Giants 27-17 on Monday night.