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Jordan Dajani· Sep 24, 2026

Dajani gave final-score predictions for eight Week 3 games, picking the Packers, Bengals, Jaguars, Texans, Buccaneers (upset), Ravens, Broncos (upset) and Eagles to win.

“I'm going to call the upset here in Week 3 that finally gets Tampa Bay into the win column.”

published in writing · CBS Sports · read the original →

8 checkable claims — 8 score predictions — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.

It names 8 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

All 8 have settled, averaging 50 out of 100, against 58.1 for a naive guess at the same calls.

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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.

  • Score PredictionsPhiladelphia EaglesSep 24, 2026

    Philadelphia Eagles 21 — Bears 13

    “Jalen Hurts should get this team to 3-0... Prediction: Eagles 21, Bears 13”

    Miss · 21Scored 21.43a naive guess scored 54.46-62.44 skill
    How this was scored
    score:
    7-27
    skill:
    -62.44
    they picked:
    PHI
    season:
    2026
    accuracy:
    21.43
    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:
    8

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  • Score PredictionsHouston TexansSep 24, 2026

    Houston Texans 27 — Colts 21

    “I'm taking the Texans to finally register that first win on Sunday... Prediction: Texans 27, Colts 21”

    Close · 40Scored 40.48a naive guess scored 96.35-105.61 skill
    How this was scored
    score:
    17-19
    skill:
    -105.61
    they picked:
    HOU
    season:
    2026
    accuracy:
    40.48
    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:
    6

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  • Score PredictionsCincinnati BengalsSep 24, 2026

    Cincinnati Bengals 23 — Steelers 16

    “Prediction: Bengals 23, Steelers 16”

    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 PredictionsJacksonville JaguarsSep 24, 2026

    Jacksonville Jaguars 24 — Patriots 20

    “Prediction: Jaguars 24, Patriots 20”

    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:
    4

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  • Score PredictionsTampa Bay BuccaneersSep 24, 2026

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21 — Vikings 20

    “Prediction: Buccaneers 21, Vikings 20”

    Miss · 36Scored 35.71a naive guess scored 34.45+2.39 skill
    How this was scored
    score:
    23-16
    skill:
    2.39
    they picked:
    TB
    season:
    2026
    accuracy:
    35.71
    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:
    1

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  • Score PredictionsBaltimore RavensSep 24, 2026

    Baltimore Ravens 33 — Cowboys 30

    “Prediction: Ravens 33, Cowboys 30”

    Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 43.97+105.89 skill
    How this was scored
    score:
    34-31
    skill:
    105.89
    they picked:
    BAL
    season:
    2026
    accuracy:
    100
    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:
    3

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  • Score PredictionsDenver BroncosSep 24, 2026

    Denver Broncos 26 — Rams 24

    “With the game being at Mile High in prime time, give me the Broncos in an upset... Prediction: Broncos 26, Rams 24”

    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 PredictionsGreen Bay PackersSep 24, 2026

    Green Bay Packers 24 — Falcons 17

    “Prediction: Packers 24, Falcons 17”

    Miss · 17Scored 16.67a naive guess scored 0+31.5 skill
    How this was scored
    score:
    35-14
    skill:
    31.5
    they picked:
    GB
    season:
    2026
    accuracy:
    16.67
    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:
    7

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