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Jordan Dajani writes for CBS Sports and Sports Illustrated, covering the NFL across game picks, trades, awards and the playoff race. The predictions touch teams from the Texans and Bears to the Vikings and Seahawks, and players including Joe Burrow, Jonathan Taylor and Maxx Crosby.
Writes at CBS Sports
116 graded calls in 41 articles, newest first — page 2 of 4. Every take from Jordan Dajani, including the ones still waiting →
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.
Denver Broncos 20 — Chiefs 16
“Jordan Dajani — Broncos (+1.5) 20-16 over Chiefs.”
Closing line (Nov 1): Broncos by 1.5, total 41.5 · this 20–16 calls a bigger Broncos win (by 4) and fewer points (36). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread.
Green Bay Packers 27 — Panthers 23
“Jordan Dajani's pick: Packers 27-23 over Panthers”
Closing line (Oct 29): Packers by 3.5, total 47.5 · this 27–23 calls a bigger Packers win (by 4) and more points (50).
Green Bay Packers 27 — Panthers 23
“Prediction: Packers 27, Panthers 23”
Closing line (Oct 29): Packers by 3.5, total 47.5 · this 27–23 calls a bigger Packers win (by 4) and more points (50).
Baltimore Ravens 30 — Bills 28
“Prediction: Ravens 30, Bills 28”
Closing line (Nov 1): Bills by 3, total 54.5 · this 30–28 calls a Ravens win (by 2; the line gave the Ravens 41%) and more points (58).
Seattle Seahawks 24 — Bears 23
“Prediction: Seahawks 24, Bears 23”
Closing line (Nov 2): Seahawks by 3, total 46.5 · this 24–23 calls a closer game (Seahawks by 1) and more points (47).
Detroit Lions 24 — Vikings 20
“Prediction: Lions 24, Vikings 20”
Closing line (Nov 1): Lions by 3, total 46.5 · this 24–20 calls a bigger Lions win (by 4) and fewer points (44).
Pittsburgh Steelers 26 — Browns 21
“Prediction: Steelers 26, Browns 21”
Closing line (Nov 1): Steelers by 3.5, total 38.5 · this 26–21 calls a bigger Steelers win (by 5) and more points (47).
Washington Commanders 27 — Eagles 17
“Prediction: Commanders 27, Eagles 17”
Closing line (Nov 1): Commanders by 6, total 40.5 · this 27–17 calls a bigger Commanders win (by 10) and more points (44).
Denver Broncos 20 — Chiefs 16
“Prediction: Broncos 20, Chiefs 16”
Closing line (Nov 1): Broncos by 1.5, total 41.5 · this 20–16 calls a bigger Broncos win (by 4) and fewer points (36).
Atlanta Falcons 26 — Buccaneers 24
“Prediction: Falcons 26, Buccaneers 24”
Closing line (Nov 1): Buccaneers by 2.5, total 42.5 · this 26–24 calls a Falcons win (by 2; the line gave the Falcons 46%) and more points (50).
Josh Downs to move to Kansas City Chiefs
“Adding another weapon for Mahomes is necessary if the Chiefs want to return to the Super Bowl.”
Dallas Cowboys 26 — Eagles 20
“Jordan Dajani's pick: Cowboys 26-20 over Eagles”
Closing line (Oct 26): Cowboys by 4.5, total 43.5 · this 26–20 calls a bigger Cowboys win (by 6) and more points (46).
San Francisco 49ers to beat Falcons
“even though Jordan Dajani and Jared Dubin both like them to win straight up, Dajani is not fully convinced”
Closing line (Oct 25): 49ers by 2.5 · favorite pick, 49ers 58%.
Pittsburgh Steelers 23 — Saints 20
“Prediction: Steelers 23, Saints 20" That's Jordan Dajani writing about why he's taking the Steelers to win in Paris this weekend.”
Closing line (Oct 25): Steelers by 3, total 43.5 · this 23–20 calls the line’s margin (Steelers by 3) and fewer points (43).
Pittsburgh Steelers 23 — Saints 20
“Jordan Dajani — Steelers 23-20 over Saints (+3.5).”
Closing line (Oct 25): Steelers by 3, total 43.5 · this 23–20 calls the line’s margin (Steelers by 3) and fewer points (43). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread.
Chicago Bears 28 — Patriots 24
“Jordan Dajani's pick: Bears 28-24 over Patriots”
Closing line (Oct 22): Bears by 3, total 50.5 · this 28–24 calls a bigger Bears win (by 4) and more points (52).
Detroit Lions 35 — Packers 30
“Give me the Lions at home. … Prediction: Lions 35, Packers 30”
Closing line (Oct 25): Lions by 3.5, total 55.5 · this 35–30 calls a bigger Lions win (by 5) and more points (65).
Kansas City Chiefs 23 — Seahawks 21
“I'm expecting an epic revenge game. Give me the Chiefs. … Prediction: Chiefs 23, Seahawks 21”
Closing line (Oct 25): Seahawks by 3, total 43.5 · this 23–21 calls a Chiefs win (by 2; the line gave the Chiefs 41%) and more points (44).
Cincinnati Bengals 29 — Ravens 27
“Give me the upset here. ... Prediction: Bengals 29, Ravens 27”
Closing line (Oct 25): Bengals by 3, total 46.5 · this 29–27 calls a closer game (Bengals by 2) and more points (56).
Chicago Bears 28 — Patriots 24
“Prediction: Bears 28, Patriots 24”
Closing line (Oct 22): Bears by 3, total 50.5 · this 28–24 calls a bigger Bears win (by 4) and more points (52).
Dallas Cowboys 26 — Eagles 20
“Prediction: Cowboys 26, Eagles 20”
Closing line (Oct 26): Cowboys by 4.5, total 43.5 · this 26–20 calls a bigger Cowboys win (by 6) and more points (46).
San Francisco 49ers 22 — Falcons 20
“Prediction: 49ers 22, Falcons 20”
Closing line (Oct 25): 49ers by 2.5, total 49.5 · this 22–20 calls a closer game (49ers by 2) and fewer points (42).
Pittsburgh Steelers 23 — Saints 20
“Prediction: Steelers 23, Saints 20”
Closing line (Oct 25): Steelers by 3, total 43.5 · this 23–20 calls the line’s margin (Steelers by 3) and fewer points (43).
San Francisco 49ers 28 — Commanders 20
“Jordan Dajani's pick: 49ers 28-20 over Commanders”
Closing line (Oct 19): 49ers by 7.5, total 51.5 · this 28–20 calls a bigger 49ers win (by 8) and fewer points (48).
Houston Texans 21 — Jaguars 18
“Our Jordan Dajani likes the Texans to win outright across the pond. Dajani: "...Prediction: Texans 21, Jaguars 18"”
Closing line (Oct 18): Jaguars by 2.5, total 42.5 · this 21–18 calls a Texans win (by 3; the line gave the Texans 44%) and fewer points (39).
Houston Texans 21 — Jaguars 18
“CBS Sports NFL writer Jordan Dajani on why he likes Houston to pull off the 21-18 upset.”
Closing line (Oct 18): Jaguars by 2.5, total 42.5 · this 21–18 calls a Texans win (by 3; the line gave the Texans 44%) and fewer points (39).
Atlanta Falcons 30 — Bears 27
“CBS Sports NFL writer Jordan Dajani on why he has Atlanta upsetting Chicago, 30-27.”
Closing line (Oct 18): Bears by 1.5, total 51.5 · this 30–27 calls a Falcons win (by 3; the line gave the Falcons 48%) and more points (57).
Houston Texans 21 — Jaguars 18
“Jordan Dajani — Texans (+3) 21-18 over Jaguars.”
Closing line (Oct 18): Jaguars by 2.5, total 42.5 · this 21–18 calls a Texans win (by 3; the line gave the Texans 44%) and fewer points (39). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread.
Seattle Seahawks 23 — Broncos 20
“Jordan Dajani's pick: Seahawks 23-20 over Broncos”
Closing line (Oct 15): Seahawks by 2.5, total 40.5 · this 23–20 calls a bigger Seahawks win (by 3) and more points (43).
Baltimore Ravens 26 — Browns 20
“Prediction: Ravens 26, Browns 20”
Closing line (Oct 18): Ravens by 3, total 39.5 · this 26–20 calls a bigger Ravens win (by 6) and more points (46).
Green Bay Packers 27 — Cowboys 24
“Prediction: Packers 27, Cowboys 24”
Closing line (Oct 18): Cowboys by 1.5, total 53.5 · this 27–24 calls a Packers win (by 3; the line gave the Packers 49%) and fewer points (51).
San Francisco 49ers 28 — Commanders 20
“Prediction: 49ers 28, Commanders 20”
Closing line (Oct 19): 49ers by 7.5, total 51.5 · this 28–20 calls a bigger 49ers win (by 8) and fewer points (48).
Atlanta Falcons 30 — Bears 27
“Prediction: Falcons 30, Bears 27”
Closing line (Oct 18): Bears by 1.5, total 51.5 · this 30–27 calls a Falcons win (by 3; the line gave the Falcons 48%) and more points (57).
Seattle Seahawks 23 — Broncos 20
“Prediction: Seahawks 23, Broncos 20”
Closing line (Oct 15): Seahawks by 2.5, total 40.5 · this 23–20 calls a bigger Seahawks win (by 3) and more points (43).
Carolina Panthers 23 — Eagles 21
“I have some legitimate concerns about the Panthers defense, but I'll take the upset in Philly. … Prediction: Panthers 23, Eagles 21”
Closing line (Oct 18): Panthers by 3, total 39.5 · this 23–21 calls a closer game (Panthers by 2) and more points (44).
Houston Texans 21 — Jaguars 18
“Prediction: Texans 21, Jaguars 18”
Closing line (Oct 18): Jaguars by 2.5, total 42.5 · this 21–18 calls a Texans win (by 3; the line gave the Texans 44%) and fewer points (39).
Buffalo Bills 30 — Rams 27
“Jordan Dajani's pick: Bills 30-27 over Rams”
Closing line (Oct 12): Rams by 3.5, total 55.5 · this 30–27 calls a Bills win (by 3; the line gave the Bills 38%) and more points (57).
San Francisco 49ers to beat Seahawks
“Our Jordan Dajani is also taking San Francisco straight up as a road underdog .”
Closing line (Oct 11): Seahawks by 3 · underdog pick, 49ers 40%.