# John Breech: 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.

**Claimed:** Sep 22, 2026
**Pundit:** John Breech — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/john-breech
**Outlet:** CBS Sports — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/cbs-sports
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-3-picks-score-predictions/

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 call.

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.

> I'm starting the 0-17 watch now.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Philadelphia Eagles 23 — Bears 16**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Philadelphia Eagles
  - Verdict: scored 19.05 out of 100, against 54.46 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 28, 2026): Eagles by 3.5, total 42.5 · this 23–16 calls a bigger Eagles win (by 7) and fewer points (39). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **San Francisco 49ers 24 — Cardinals 16**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: San Francisco 49ers
  - Verdict: scored 95.24 out of 100, against 86.83 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 27, 2026): 49ers by 7.5, total 48.5 · this 24–16 calls a bigger 49ers win (by 8) and fewer points (40). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Detroit Lions 31 — Jets 24**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Detroit Lions
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 84.45 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 27, 2026): Lions by 7, total 49.5 · this 31–24 calls the line’s margin (Lions by 7) and more points (55). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19 — Vikings 16**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  - Verdict: scored 40.48 out of 100, against 34.45 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 27, 2026): Vikings by 1.5, total 42.5 · this 19–16 calls a Buccaneers win (by 3; the line gave the Buccaneers 50%) and fewer points (35). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Baltimore Ravens 34 — Cowboys 27**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Baltimore Ravens
  - Verdict: scored 90.48 out of 100, against 43.97 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 27, 2026): Ravens by 3, total 53.5 · this 34–27 calls a bigger Ravens win (by 7) and more points (61). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Carolina Panthers 20 — Browns 17**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Carolina Panthers
  - Verdict: scored 50 out of 100, against 93.97 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 27, 2026): Panthers by 2.5, total 41.5 · this 20–17 calls a bigger Panthers win (by 3) and fewer points (37). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Jacksonville Jaguars 23 — Patriots 20**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Jacksonville Jaguars
  - Verdict: scored 50 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 27, 2026): Jaguars by 3, total 46.5 · this 23–20 calls the line’s margin (Jaguars by 3) and fewer points (43). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Buffalo Bills 34 — Chargers 24**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Buffalo Bills
  - Verdict: scored 95.24 out of 100, against 82.07 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 27, 2026): Bills by 7, total 50.5 · this 34–24 calls a bigger Bills win (by 10) and more points (58). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Denver Broncos 23 — Rams 21**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Denver Broncos
  - Verdict: scored 95.24 out of 100, against 91.59 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 27, 2026): Broncos by 1.5, total 43.5 · this 23–21 calls a bigger Broncos win (by 2) and more points (44). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **New Orleans Saints 27 — Raiders 24**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: New Orleans Saints
  - Verdict: scored 38.1 out of 100, against 32.07 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 27, 2026): Saints by 3.5, total 43.5 · this 27–24 calls a closer game (Saints by 3) and more points (51). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Kansas City Chiefs 31 — Dolphins 17**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Kansas City Chiefs
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 17.78 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 27, 2026): Chiefs by 10, total 45.5 · this 31–17 calls a bigger Chiefs win (by 14) and more points (48). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Houston Texans 27 — Colts 24**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Houston Texans
  - Verdict: scored 47.62 out of 100, against 96.35 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 27, 2026): Texans by 1.5, total 41.5 · this 27–24 calls a bigger Texans win (by 3) and more points (51). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Cincinnati Bengals 27 — Steelers 20**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Cincinnati Bengals
  - Verdict: scored 40.48 out of 100, against 93.97 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 27, 2026): Bengals by 3.5, total 42.5 · this 27–20 calls a bigger Bengals win (by 7) and more points (47). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **New York Giants 20 — Titans 16**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: New York Giants
  - Verdict: scored 97.62 out of 100, against 89.21 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 27, 2026): Giants by 2.5, total 37.5 · this 20–16 calls a bigger Giants win (by 4) and fewer points (36). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Seattle Seahawks 30 — Commanders 13**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Seattle Seahawks
  - Verdict: scored 14.29 out of 100, against 96.35 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 27, 2026): Seahawks by 8.5, total 40.5 · this 30–13 calls a bigger Seahawks win (by 17) and more points (43). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Green Bay Packers 27 — Falcons 13**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Green Bay Packers
  - Verdict: scored 33.33 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 24, 2026): Packers by 4.5, total 43.5 · this 27–13 calls a bigger Packers win (by 14) and fewer points (40). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Houston Texans defense to be top 10 in the league**
  - Kind: Position Group Finish · About: Houston Texans
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Miami Dolphins to finish with 0 wins**
  - Kind: Season Win Totals · About: Miami Dolphins
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- “Kyler Murray will be returning to the field on Sunday after playing just three possessions in Week 1 (Week 3)”
  - Kind: Availability Calls · About: Kyler Murray, Minnesota Vikings
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Philadelphia Eagles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/eagles
- San Francisco 49ers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/49ers
- Detroit Lions — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/lions
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/buccaneers
- Baltimore Ravens — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/ravens
- Carolina Panthers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/panthers
- Jacksonville Jaguars — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/jaguars
- Buffalo Bills — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bills
- Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/broncos
- New Orleans Saints — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/saints
- Kansas City Chiefs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chiefs
- Houston Texans — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/texans
- Cincinnati Bengals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bengals
- New York Giants — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/giants
- Seattle Seahawks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/seahawks
- Green Bay Packers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/packers
- Miami Dolphins — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/dolphins
- Kyler Murray — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kyler-murray
- Minnesota Vikings — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/vikings

## 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)
- Chris Clark on Nikko Remigio: Clark expects the Chiefs to bring back exclusive-rights receiver Nico (Remigio) and long snapper James Winchester, to re-sign JuJu Smith-Schuster as a cheap veteran fifth receiver, and not to bring back Hollywood Brown, Josh Dobbs-type depth, Gardner Minshew, Janarius Robinson or Mike Caliendo; they also say the Chiefs will not use a franchise tag and believes Bryan Cook won't return. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/99521265-d5c0-4db1-b2a0-fe77908ea0b3 (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)
- Sam Monson on New York Giants: Monson picked every Week 10 game, taking the Giants, Lions, Packers, Panthers, Colts, Texans, Bills, Chiefs, Jaguars, Seahawks, Rams, Cowboys, Bengals and Ravens, and also suggested the Chargers' only likely wins the rest of the way come against the Jets and Dolphins. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f4cb7a1e-1380-4f08-b39b-1432b97db846 (scored 0)
- 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)

## More score predictions

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

- 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)
- Jordan Dajani on Washington Commanders: Dajani picked seven Week 10 games with final scores, including a Commanders upset of the Giants, Lions over the Patriots in Munich, Chiefs over the Falcons, Packers edging the Vikings, 49ers over the Cowboys, Bengals over the Steelers and Ravens over the Chargers. They also suggested Joe Burrow could win MVP this season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e2531f3a-2140-40ac-9831-5ff8224e090f (scored 95.24)
- Pete Prisco on Chicago Bears: 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/dc43909b-bc7f-47aa-b208-5cf7c95844bc (scored 100)
- Bryan DeArdo on Chicago Bears: DeArdo picks the Bears to beat the Buccaneers on Sunday night in a defensive game, predicting a 20-16 final score. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7b882443-b481-48fb-b19b-e7f989d85e46 (scored 97.62)
- Pat Fitzmaurice on New England Patriots: Fitzmaurice predicted a 24-21 Patriots win over the Packers, said they 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. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/41cd806b-d6f3-401d-ac46-33a027d3a0fd (scored 14.29)

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