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Carter Bahns covers the NFL for CBS Sports and Sports Illustrated, writing on trade deadlines, player movement and game outcomes across the league. The work touches the Chiefs, Bears, 49ers, Raiders, Giants, Ravens, Lions and Cowboys, with predictions on players including Khalil Mack, J.J. McCarthy, Shedeur Sanders and Lamar Jackson.
Writes at CBS Sports
36 graded calls in 22 articles, newest first — page 2 of 2. Every take from Carter Bahns, including the ones still waiting →
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Carolina Panthers 38 — Lions 34
“Pick: Panthers 38, Lions 34”
Closing line (Oct 4): Lions by 4.5, total 52.5 · this 38–34 calls a Panthers win (by 4; the line gave the Panthers about 1 in 3 (34%)) and more points (72).
Miami Dolphins to beat New York Jets
“These games project as the most winnable opportunities on the gauntlet: Week 12 | New York Jets | Home”
Miami Dolphins to beat New York Jets
“These games project as the most winnable opportunities on the gauntlet: Week 7 | New York Jets | Away”
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat New England Patriots
“The Jacksonville Jaguars have lost consecutive games just once since 2024 and could put up a number New England cannot match in this contest between 1-1 squads.”
Closing line (Sep 27): Jaguars by 3 · favorite pick, Jaguars 59%.
Buffalo Bills to beat Chargers
“in order to salvage the first month of the campaign, the Chargers have to right their wrongs on the road against the Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks. That feels unachievable.”
Closing line (Sep 27): Bills by 7 · favorite pick, Bills about 3 in 4 (73%).
Philadelphia Eagles to beat Chicago Bears
“That is an unenviable matchup for a third-string quarterback and a prime spot for the Eagles to improve to 3-0.”
Closing line (Sep 28): Eagles by 3.5 · favorite pick, Eagles 64%.
Seattle Seahawks to beat Chargers
“the Chargers have to right their wrongs on the road against the Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks. That feels unachievable.”
Jacksonville Jaguars 24 — Broncos 17
“Pick: Jaguars 24, Broncos 17”
Closing line (Sep 20): Broncos by 2.5, total 45.5 · this 24–17 calls a Jaguars win (by 7; the line gave the Jaguars 43%) and fewer points (41).
Minnesota Vikings 27 — Packers 20
“Pick: Vikings 27, Packers 20”
Closing line (Sep 13): Vikings by 1.5, total 46.5 · this 27–20 calls a bigger Vikings win (by 7) and more points (47).
Houston Texans 24 — Bills 20
“Pick: Texans 24, Bills 20”
Closing line (Sep 13): Bills by 1.5, total 44.5 · this 24–20 calls a Texans win (by 4; the line gave the Texans 50%) and fewer points (44).
New England Patriots to beat Miami Dolphins
“battling a pair of Super Bowl contenders in the Bills and Patriots should account for four losses”
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
“Statement: Shedeur Sanders will be the Browns' starting QB by Week 4 / Overreaction or reality: Reality”
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
“Shedeur Sanders will be the Browns' starter by Week 4 ... If he struggles in the Browns' two road games to open the year, he will hear about it from the home fans in Week 3. That should be the last straw. Verdict: Reality”
Odell Beckham Jr. to be cut
“don't be surprised if these guys end up as free agents by the end of the weekend: Odell Beckham Jr. , WR, Giants”
Darren Waller to be cut
“Darren Waller , TE, Panthers”
Trevor Penning to be cut
“Considering all it cost to get him was a sixth-round pick, the Chargers can easily cut bait.”
Odell Beckham Jr. to be cut
“It is still an uphill battle for the three-time Pro Bowler to stay on the right side of the cut line”
Van Jefferson to be cut
“He could carve out that same role with the Commanders, but it could be difficult considering the team's wide receiver depth.”
Jerry Tillery to be cut
“while Tillery is arguably good enough to make the roster, there is only room for so many defensive tackles”
Dameon Pierce to be cut
“now he is seeking to latch on with the Eagles. The problem is that Saquon Barkley exists, while Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley are already locked into backup roles.”
Laquon Treadwell to be cut
“there is already precedent for his release”
Cooper Rush to be cut
“Complicating things for Rush is the emergence of undrafted free agent Jack Strand ... Rush remains among the NFL's most respected backup quarterbacks but might have to sign elsewhere”
Darren Waller to be cut
“the question is whether there is room for both Ja'Tavion Sanders and Waller”
Ameer Abdullah to land on the practice squad
“would be hard-pressed to justify using a roster spot on Abdullah solely as a returner, so he appears destined for the practice squad”
Jeshaun Jones to be cut
“Jones is in a battle to make the Vikings' roster and likely stands on the outside looking in. ... If the Vikings cut Jones by the Aug. 30 deadline, it will continue a trend.”
Kirk Cousins to be 1st on the depth chart
“And while the Raiders have not formally named Kirk Cousins their starter, all signs point to him leading the offense in Week 1 instead of Fernando Mendoza.”
Kirk Cousins to be 1st on the depth chart
“Free agent acquisition Kirk Cousins started at quarterback in the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason opener. He will lead the offense in Week 1 of the regular season, too.”