Jared Dubin· Sep 24, 2026
Dubin gave final-score predictions for the same eight Week 3 games, picking the Packers, Bengals, Jaguars, Texans, Vikings, Ravens, Rams and Eagles.
“Still, they should have enough to win this one fairly comfortably.”
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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 51.8 out of 100, against 58.1 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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Who this take is about
The games in this take
- Falcons at Packers 11 calls
- Texans at Colts 11 calls
- Bengals at Steelers 15 calls
- Patriots at Jaguars 16 calls
- Vikings at Buccaneers 12 calls
- Ravens at Cowboys 25 calls
- Rams at Broncos 25 calls
- Eagles at Bears 23 calls
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 23 — Bears 10
“But they're still going to win it. Prediction: Eagles 23, Bears 10”
Miss · 33Scored 33.33a naive guess scored 54.46-39.94 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 7-27
- skill:
- -39.94
- they picked:
- PHI
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 33.33
- 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:
- 13
- Score PredictionsCincinnati BengalsSep 24, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals 24 — Steelers 10
“Prediction: Bengals 24, Steelers 10”
Miss · 24Scored 23.81a naive guess scored 93.97-132.61 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 27-30
- skill:
- -132.61
- they picked:
- CIN
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 23.81
- 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:
- 14
- Score PredictionsJacksonville JaguarsSep 24, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars 23 — Patriots 17
“I think they rediscover some of that here and take care of the Patriots at home. Prediction: Jaguars 23, Patriots 17”
Close · 50Scored 50a naive guess scored 50+0 skillHow 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:
- 6
- Score PredictionsHouston TexansSep 24, 2026
Houston Texans 20 — Colts 16
“Prediction: Texans 20, Colts 16”
Close · 45Scored 45.24a naive guess scored 96.35-96.61 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 17-19
- skill:
- -96.61
- they picked:
- HOU
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 45.24
- 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:
- 4
- Score PredictionsBaltimore RavensSep 24, 2026
Baltimore Ravens 31 — Cowboys 27
“Prediction: Ravens 31, Cowboys 27”
Hit · 98Scored 97.62a naive guess scored 43.97+101.39 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 34-31
- skill:
- 101.39
- they picked:
- BAL
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 97.62
- 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:
- 4
- Score PredictionsLos Angeles RamsSep 24, 2026
Los Angeles Rams 24 — Broncos 17
“Prediction : Rams 24, Broncos 17”
Close · 43Scored 42.86a naive guess scored 91.59-92.11 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 26-30
- skill:
- -92.11
- they picked:
- LAR
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 42.86
- 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:
- 7
- Score PredictionsMinnesota VikingsSep 24, 2026
Minnesota Vikings 23 — Buccaneers 17
“Prediction: Vikings 23, Buccaneers 17”
Hit · 98Scored 97.62a naive guess scored 34.45+119.39 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 23-16
- skill:
- 119.39
- they picked:
- MIN
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 97.62
- 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:
- 6
- Score PredictionsGreen Bay PackersSep 24, 2026
Green Bay Packers 23 — Falcons 13
“Prediction: Packers 23, Falcons 13”
Miss · 24Scored 23.81a naive guess scored 0+45 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 35-14
- skill:
- 45
- they picked:
- GB
- season:
- 2026
- accuracy:
- 23.81
- 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:
- 10
What others said about the same people
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Baltimore RavensHit · 98Simms 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.
- Chris LongGame Outcome Picks · Cincinnati BengalsMiss · 0Long 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 · 0Previewing 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 · 100Tice 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 · 10Simms picked the Packers to beat the Falcons in the Thursday night game by a low score, expecting a defensive struggle.
- Sam MonsonGame Outcome Picks · Minnesota VikingsHit · 100Monson picked the Chargers to beat the Bills outright (jokingly crediting Buffalo's gray 'Nickel City' jerseys), took the Vikings to win outright in Tampa, and said Seattle would destroy Washington. He also reiterated his Super Bowl pick of Denver over the Rams, called the Dolphins destined for the No. 1 overall pick, and said the Saints are a worst-to-first candidate in the NFC South.
More score predictions
The same kind of call, about other players and teams.
- Chris SimmsScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 100Simms 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.
- Jake ArthurScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 98Arthur expects a close Chiefs win on Sunday Night Football at Arrowhead, predicting a final score of 27-23 for Kansas City.
- Zach HicksScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsHit · 98Hicks predicts a lower-scoring, field-goal-heavy game with the Chiefs beating the Colts 23-19, citing Indianapolis' red-zone success against Kansas City historically.
- Nate TiceScore Predictions · Dallas CowboysHit · 100Tice 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.
- Marcus RayScore Predictions · Tampa Bay BuccaneersMiss · 19Marcus predicted a 30-13 Buccaneers win over Cleveland with three touchdowns and three field goals, and picked the Raiders to beat a Jim Harbaugh team to start 2-0.
- Ryan LaVoyScore Predictions · Tampa Bay BuccaneersMiss · 17LaVoy predicted a 28-10 Buccaneers win over the Browns, said even the Falcons would beat Cleveland, and named Detroit, Baltimore and the Rams as teams he expects in the playoffs.