Pete Prisco· Nov 8, 2026

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.

“Look for a lot more big plays from the Bengals as they win this one in Spain.”

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15 checkable claims — 15 score predictions — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.

It names 15 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

13 of 15 have settled so far, averaging 82.8 out of 100, against 42.1 for a naive guess at the same calls.

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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 Predictions Houston TexansNov 8, 2026
Houston Texans 19 — Chargers 16
“Pick: Texans 19, Chargers 16”
Close · 55Scored 54.76a naive guess scored 0+85.43 skill
How this was scored
score:
44-22
skill:
85.43
they picked:
HOU
season:
2026
accuracy:
54.76
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
22
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.13
predicted margin:
3
Closing line (Nov 8): Texans by 5.5, total 40.5 · this 19–16 calls a closer game (Texans by 3) and fewer points (35).
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Score Predictions Seattle SeahawksNov 8, 2026
Seattle Seahawks 30 — Cardinals 13
“Pick: Seahawks 30, Cardinals 13”
Hit · 93Scored 92.86a naive guess scored 66.97+40.39 skill
How this was scored
score:
3-17
skill:
40.39
they picked:
SEA
season:
2026
accuracy:
92.86
baseline:
66.97
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
14
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.13
predicted margin:
17
Closing line (Nov 8): Seahawks by 8.5, total 39.5 · this 30–13 calls a bigger Seahawks win (by 17) and more points (43).
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Score Predictions Green Bay PackersNov 8, 2026
Green Bay Packers 19 — Patriots 16
“Pick: Packers 19, Patriots 16”
Close · 64Scored 64.29a naive guess scored 7.44+88.68 skill
How this was scored
score:
45-27
skill:
88.68
they picked:
GB
season:
2026
accuracy:
64.29
baseline:
7.44
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
18
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.13
predicted margin:
3
Closing line (Nov 8): Patriots by 3, total 44.5 · this 19–16 calls a Packers win (by 3; the line gave the Packers 38%) and fewer points (35).
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Score Predictions San Francisco 49ersNov 8, 2026
San Francisco 49ers 31 — Raiders 17
“Pick: 49ers 31, Raiders 17”
Hit · 83Scored 83.33a naive guess scored 50.3+51.53 skill
How this was scored
score:
17-38
skill:
51.53
they picked:
SF
season:
2026
accuracy:
83.33
baseline:
50.3
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
21
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.13
predicted margin:
14
Closing line (Nov 8): 49ers by 8.5, total 51.5 · this 31–17 calls a bigger 49ers win (by 14) and fewer points (48).
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Score Predictions Chicago BearsNov 8, 2026
Chicago Bears 24 — Bucs 21
“Pick: Bears 24, Bucs 21”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 93.16+10.68 skill
How this was scored
score:
24-27
skill:
10.68
they picked:
CHI
season:
2026
accuracy:
100
baseline:
93.16
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
3
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.13
predicted margin:
3
Closing line (Nov 8): Bears by 6.5, total 47.5 · this 24–21 calls a closer game (Bears by 3) and fewer points (45).
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Score Predictions Detroit LionsNov 8, 2026
Detroit Lions 30 — Dolphins 13
“Pick: Lions 30, Dolphins 13”
Hit · 83Scored 83.33a naive guess scored 26.54+88.6 skill
How this was scored
score:
19-9
skill:
88.6
they picked:
DET
season:
2026
accuracy:
83.33
baseline:
26.54
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
10
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.15
predicted margin:
17
Closing line (Nov 8): Lions by 6.5, total 49.5 · this 30–13 calls a bigger Lions win (by 17) and fewer points (43).
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Score Predictions New York GiantsNov 8, 2026
New York Giants 22 — Eagles 20
“Pick: Giants 22, Eagles 20”
Hit · 86Scored 85.71a naive guess scored 31.3+84.89 skill
How this was scored
score:
19-11
skill:
84.89
they picked:
NYG
season:
2026
accuracy:
85.71
baseline:
31.3
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
8
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.15
predicted margin:
2
Closing line (Nov 8): Giants by 3, total 38.5 · this 22–20 calls a closer game (Giants by 2) and more points (42).
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Score Predictions Denver BroncosNov 8, 2026
Denver Broncos 26 — Panthers 20
“Pick: Broncos 26, Panthers 20”
Hit · 98Scored 97.62a naive guess scored 38.44+92.31 skill
How this was scored
score:
26-21
skill:
92.31
they picked:
DEN
season:
2026
accuracy:
97.62
baseline:
38.44
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
5
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.15
predicted margin:
6
Closing line (Nov 8): Broncos by 3, total 44.5 · this 26–20 calls a bigger Broncos win (by 6) and more points (46).
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Score Predictions New Orleans SaintsNov 8, 2026
New Orleans Saints 17 — Browns 14
“Pick: Saints 17, Browns 14”
Hit · 95Scored 95.24a naive guess scored 97.97-4.26 skill
How this was scored
score:
22-23
skill:
−4.26
they picked:
NO
season:
2026
accuracy:
95.24
baseline:
97.97
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
1
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.15
predicted margin:
3
Closing line (Nov 8): Saints by 4.5, total 43.5 · this 17–14 calls a closer game (Saints by 3) and fewer points (31).
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Score Predictions Los Angeles RamsNov 8, 2026
Los Angeles Rams 28 — Commanders 24
“Pick: Rams 28, Commanders 24”
Hit · 93Scored 92.86a naive guess scored 33.68+92.31 skill
How this was scored
score:
20-13
skill:
92.31
they picked:
LAR
season:
2026
accuracy:
92.86
baseline:
33.68
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
7
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.15
predicted margin:
4
Closing line (Nov 8): Rams by 4.5, total 48.5 · this 28–24 calls a closer game (Rams by 4) and more points (52).
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Score Predictions Dallas CowboysNov 8, 2026
Dallas Cowboys 31 — Colts 17
“Pick: Cowboys 31, Colts 17”
Close · 76Scored 76.19a naive guess scored 40.82+55.17 skill
How this was scored
score:
27-23
skill:
55.17
they picked:
DAL
season:
2026
accuracy:
76.19
baseline:
40.82
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
4
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.15
predicted margin:
14
Closing line (Nov 8): Cowboys by 4.5, total 51.5 · this 31–17 calls a bigger Cowboys win (by 14) and fewer points (48).
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Score Predictions Kansas City ChiefsNov 8, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs 24 — Jets 17
“Pick: Chiefs 24, Jets 17”
Close · 62Scored 61.9a naive guess scored 50+18.57 skill
How this was scored
score:
12-35
skill:
18.57
they picked:
KC
season:
2026
accuracy:
61.9
baseline:
50
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
23
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.15
predicted margin:
7
Closing line (Nov 8): Chiefs by 9.5, total 47.5 · this 24–17 calls a closer game (Chiefs by 7) and fewer points (41).
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Score Predictions Cincinnati BengalsNov 8, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals 33 — Falcons 21
“Pick: Bengals 33, Falcons 21”
Hit · 88Scored 88.1a naive guess scored 10.09+121.7 skill
How this was scored
score:
34-17
skill:
121.7
they picked:
CIN
season:
2026
accuracy:
88.1
baseline:
10.09
difficulty:
1.56
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
17
weeks left when called:
10
naive home margin:
0.24
predicted margin:
12
Closing line (Nov 8): Bengals by 3, total 52.5 · this 33–21 calls a bigger Bengals win (by 12) and more points (54).
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Score Predictions Buffalo BillsNov 8, 2026
Buffalo Bills 21 — Vikings 14
“Pick: Bills 21, Vikings 14”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Score Predictions Jacksonville JaguarsNov 8, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars 27 — Ravens 16
“Pick: Jaguars 27, Ravens 16”
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John MiddlekauffDraft Bust Calls · Caleb WilliamsMiss · 0
Middlekauff expects either Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson to win this year's MVP, calling them the two best players in the league. He is pessimistic on the Bears, forecasting six or seven wins and saying he'd bet Caleb Williams doesn't work out as a franchise quarterback. He also sees Oklahoma's John Mattier as a first-round pick who'll be in the Heisman mix.
Bill HuberGame Outcome Picks · Green Bay PackersHit · 100
Huber 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 · 100
Brener 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 · 100
Breer picks the Seahawks to beat the Cardinals in their Week 9 NFC West matchup.
Tyler SullivanGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100
Sullivan picks the Seahawks to win in Week 9.
Dave RichardGame Outcome Picks · Seattle SeahawksHit · 100
Richard picks the Seahawks over the Cardinals.

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Pat FitzmauriceScore Predictions · New England PatriotsMiss · 14
Fitzmaurice 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 · New England PatriotsMiss · 31
Simms 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.
Zac CorneliusScore Predictions · Tampa Bay BuccaneersMiss · 29
Zach projected the Buccaneers to beat the Bears 24-12.
Doug JoubertScore Predictions · Cleveland BrownsMiss · 26
Joubert picks the Browns to win 28-17, saying the Saints haven't improved over the first half of the season despite Cleveland starting Shedeur Sanders.
Mitchell EisensteinScore Predictions · Carolina PanthersClose · 43
Mitchell gave his Week 9 top-five power rankings, keeping Buffalo first and the 49ers second while elevating the Bears, Jaguars and Lions, and picked a slate of Week 9 games including a Packers win in New England, a Panthers upset of Denver, and blowouts for Detroit, Kansas City and Houston. He also tabbed Jonah Coleman as a late-season Offensive Rookie of the Year pick.
John BreechScore Predictions · Cleveland BrownsClose · 45
Breech picks every Week 9 game with final scores, including the Jaguars blowing out the quarterback-depleted Ravens, the Bengals outscoring the Falcons in Madrid, the Packers spoiling Tom Brady's return to Foxborough, the Bears edging the run-heavy Buccaneers, and the Bills beating the Vikings.

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