# John Breech: Breech picks every Week 2 game with scores, takes the Cardinals to upset the Seahawks, sees a Bills-Lions shootout, predicts Baker Mayfield's revenge win over Cleveland, and says the Browns will miss the playoffs while the Dolphins go winless.

**Claimed:** Sep 15, 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-2-picks-score-predictions/

18 checkable claims — 16 score predictions, 1 season win total and 1 super bowl pick — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.

It names 17 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

16 of 18 have settled so far, averaging 64.7 out of 100, against 43.3 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.

> That's right. I have completely lost my mind and I'm taking the Cardinals to pull off the upset.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Los Angeles Rams 27 — Giants 24**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Los Angeles Rams
  - Verdict: scored 54.76 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 21, 2026): Rams by 6.5, total 47.5 · this 27–24 calls a closer game (Rams by 3) and more points (51). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Carolina Panthers 24 — Falcons 17**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Carolina Panthers
  - Verdict: scored 50 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Panthers by 2.5, total 43.5 · this 24–17 calls a bigger Panthers win (by 7) and fewer points (41). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Green Bay Packers 26 — Jets 23**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Green Bay Packers
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 41.63 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Packers by 3.5, total 44.5 · this 26–23 calls a closer game (Packers by 3) and more points (49). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **San Francisco 49ers 38 — Dolphins 16**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: San Francisco 49ers
  - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): 49ers by 12.5, total 44.5 · this 38–16 calls a bigger 49ers win (by 22) and more points (54). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Kansas City Chiefs 23 — Colts 16**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Kansas City Chiefs
  - Verdict: scored 90.48 out of 100, against 91.63 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Chiefs by 6, total 46.5 · this 23–16 calls a bigger Chiefs win (by 7) and fewer points (39). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Dallas Cowboys 34 — Commanders 24**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Dallas Cowboys
  - Verdict: scored 83.33 out of 100, against 58.29 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Cowboys by 3.5, total 51.5 · this 34–24 calls a bigger Cowboys win (by 10) and more points (58). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **New England Patriots 27 — Steelers 20**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: New England Patriots
  - Verdict: scored 76.19 out of 100, against 58.29 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Patriots by 4.5, total 41.5 · this 27–20 calls a bigger Patriots win (by 7) and more points (47). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Philadelphia Eagles 27 — Titans 16**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Philadelphia Eagles
  - Verdict: scored 83.33 out of 100, against 39.25 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Eagles by 7, total 39.5 · this 27–16 calls a bigger Eagles win (by 11) and more points (43). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Chicago Bears 20 — Vikings 17**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Chicago Bears
  - Verdict: scored 42.86 out of 100, against 34.49 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Bears by 4.5, total 46.5 · this 20–17 calls a closer game (Bears by 3) and fewer points (37). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Baltimore Ravens 34 — Saints 23**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Baltimore Ravens
  - Verdict: scored 40.48 out of 100, against 32.1 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Ravens by 8.5, total 45.5 · this 34–23 calls a bigger Ravens win (by 11) and more points (57). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Cincinnati Bengals 23 — Texans 20**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Cincinnati Bengals
  - Verdict: scored 73.81 out of 100, against 15.44 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Texans by 3, total 45.5 · this 23–20 calls a Bengals win (by 3; the line gave the Bengals 43%) and fewer points (43). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Arizona Cardinals 20 — Seahawks 17**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Arizona Cardinals
  - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Seahawks by 3.5, total 40.5 · this 20–17 calls a Cardinals win (by 3; the line gave the Cardinals about 1 in 3 (34%)) and fewer points (37). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34 — Browns 16**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  - Verdict: scored 16.67 out of 100, against 39.25 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Buccaneers by 8.5, total 41.5 · this 34–16 calls a bigger Buccaneers win (by 18) and more points (50). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Los Angeles Chargers 27 — Raiders 19**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Los Angeles Chargers
  - Verdict: scored 40.48 out of 100, against 20.2 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Chargers by 6.5, total 43.5 · this 27–19 calls a bigger Chargers win (by 8) and more points (46). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Denver Broncos 30 — Jaguars 27**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Denver Broncos
  - Verdict: scored 90.48 out of 100, against 82.1 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 20, 2026): Broncos by 2.5, total 45.5 · this 30–27 calls a bigger Broncos win (by 3) and more points (57). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Buffalo Bills 38 — Lions 31**
  - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Buffalo Bills
  - Verdict: scored 92.86 out of 100, against 79.41 for a naive guess
  - Line: Closing line (Sep 17, 2026): Bills by 5.5, total 54.5 · this 38–31 calls a bigger Bills win (by 7) and more points (69). Source: nflverse; context only, never part of the grade.
- **Cincinnati Bengals to win the Super Bowl**
  - Kind: Super Bowl Picks · About: Cincinnati Bengals
  - Verdict: not settled yet
- **Miami Dolphins to finish with 0 wins**
  - Kind: Season Win Totals · About: Miami Dolphins
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Los Angeles Rams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/rams
- Carolina Panthers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/panthers
- Green Bay Packers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/packers
- San Francisco 49ers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/49ers
- Kansas City Chiefs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chiefs
- Dallas Cowboys — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cowboys
- New England Patriots — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/patriots
- Philadelphia Eagles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/eagles
- Chicago Bears — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bears
- Baltimore Ravens — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/ravens
- Cincinnati Bengals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bengals
- Arizona Cardinals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cardinals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/buccaneers
- Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chargers
- Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/broncos
- Buffalo Bills — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bills
- Miami Dolphins — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/dolphins

## 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)
- Nate Gosney on Daiyan Henley: After the Broncos rescinded the trade, Gosney expects Daiyan Henley to remain with the Chargers for the rest of the 2026 season, but believes the awkward fallout has effectively killed any chance of them signing a new contract with Los Angeles after the season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/60272861-4ad0-4749-b36a-dcdf09b9213f (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)
- Chad Jensen on Jordan Turner: Jensen predicts Daiyan Henley's arrival will cut into Justin Strnad's snaps while Alex Singleton keeps playing virtually every down, and that Denver will return to a three-linebacker rotation after the Week 10 bye. They also expect one of Jordan Turner or Karene Reid — most likely Turner — to be waived to clear a roster spot. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a84d2c6e-5554-46aa-95b1-620858d31e0f (scored 0)

## 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)
- 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)

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