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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 3 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 27 — Chargers 20
“Broncos (-3.5) 27-20 over Chargers”
Closing line (Oct 11): Broncos by 3.5, total 42.5 · this 27–20 calls a bigger Broncos win (by 7) and more points (47). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread.
Pittsburgh Steelers 24 — Colts 17
“Projected score: Steelers 24-17”
Closing line (Oct 11): Steelers by 3, total 41.5 · this 24–17 calls a bigger Steelers win (by 7) and fewer points (41).
Cincinnati Bengals 24 — Dolphins 16
“Projected score: Bengals 24-16”
Closing line (Oct 11): Bengals by 7, total 44.5 · this 24–16 calls a bigger Bengals win (by 8) and fewer points (40).
Houston Texans 21 — Titans 16
“Texans 21-16 over Titans (+7.5)”
Closing line (Oct 11): Texans by 6.5, total 37.5 · this 21–16 calls a closer game (Texans by 5) and fewer points (37). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread.
Cleveland Browns 17 — Jets 13
“Projected score: Browns 17-13”
Closing line (Oct 11): Jets by 2.5, total 38.5 · this 17–13 calls a Browns win (by 4; the line gave the Browns 44%) and fewer points (30).
Detroit Lions 30 — Cardinals 28
“Lions 30-28 over Cardinals (+5.5)”
Closing line (Oct 11): Lions by 5.5, total 55.5 · this 30–28 calls a closer game (Lions by 2) and more points (58). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread.
San Francisco 49ers 24 — Seahawks 23
“49ers (+2.5) 24-23 over Seahawks”
Closing line (Oct 11): Seahawks by 3, total 46.5 · this 24–23 calls a 49ers win (by 1; the line gave the 49ers 40%) and more points (47). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread.
New England Patriots 24 — Raiders 21
“Patriots (-3.5) 24-21 over Raiders”
Closing line (Oct 11): Patriots by 3.5, total 45.5 · this 24–21 calls a closer game (Patriots by 3) and fewer points (45). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread.
Atlanta Falcons 27 — Ravens 21
“Falcons (-3) 27-21 over Ravens”
Closing line (Oct 11): Falcons by 3.5, total 44.5 · this 27–21 calls a bigger Falcons win (by 6) and more points (48). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread.
Washington Commanders 20 — Giants 17
“Projected score: Commanders 20-17”
Closing line (Oct 11): Commanders by 3.5, total 41.5 · this 20–17 calls a closer game (Commanders by 3) and fewer points (37).
Green Bay Packers 21 — Bears 20
“Packers (+2.5) 21-20 over Bears”
Closing line (Oct 11): Bears by 1.5, total 46.5 · this 21–20 calls a Packers win (by 1; the line gave the Packers 47%) and fewer points (41). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread.
Jacksonville Jaguars 27 — Eagles 18
“Projected score: Jaguars 27-18”
Closing line (Oct 11): Jaguars by 7.5, total 41.5 · this 27–18 calls a bigger Jaguars win (by 9) and more points (45).
Buffalo Bills 30 — Rams 27
“Bills (+3) 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). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread.
Minnesota Vikings 20 — Saints 14
“Vikings (-2.5) 20-14 over Saints”
Closing line (Oct 11): Vikings by 2.5, total 41.5 · this 20–14 calls a bigger Vikings win (by 6) and fewer points (34). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread.
Atlanta Falcons 27 — Ravens 21
“Jordan Dajani — Falcons (-2.5) 27-21 over Ravens.”
Closing line (Oct 11): Falcons by 3.5, total 44.5 · this 27–21 calls a bigger Falcons win (by 6) and more points (48). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread.
Dallas Cowboys 30 — Buccaneers 20
“Jordan Dajani's pick: Cowboys 30-20 over Buccaneers”
Closing line (Oct 8): Cowboys by 9.5, total 49.5 · this 30–20 calls a bigger Cowboys win (by 10) and more points (50).
Drew Kendall to be 1st on the depth chart
“Week 5 (projected) ... Drew Kendall at C”
New Orleans Saints 23 — Falcons 20
“Jordan Dajani's pick: Saints 23-20 over Falcons”
Closing line (Oct 5): Saints by 1.5, total 47.5 · this 23–20 calls a bigger Saints win (by 3) and fewer points (43).
Indianapolis Colts 27 — Commanders 21
“Pick: Colts (-4.5) 27-21”
Closing line (Oct 4): Colts by 4.5, total 46.5 · this 27–21 calls a bigger Colts win (by 6) and more points (48). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread.
Los Angeles Rams 26 — Eagles 20
“Jordan Dajani likes the Rams, 26-20, over the Eagles in Philly”
Closing line (Oct 4): Rams by 3.5, total 42.5 · this 26–20 calls a bigger Rams win (by 6) and more points (46).
Pittsburgh Steelers 21 — Browns 17
“Jordan Dajani's pick: Steelers 21-17 over Browns”
Closing line (Oct 1): Steelers by 2.5, total 38.5 · this 21–17 calls a bigger Steelers win (by 4) and fewer points (38).
Denver Broncos 24 — 49ers 23
“Jordan Dajani — Broncos (+3) 24-23 over 49ers.”
Closing line (Oct 4): 49ers by 3, total 48.5 · this 24–23 calls a Broncos win (by 1; the line gave the Broncos 40%) and fewer points (47). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread.
Cincinnati Bengals 24 — Jaguars 20
“Prediction: Bengals 24, Jaguars 20”
Closing line (Oct 4): Bengals by 2.5, total 51.5 · this 24–20 calls a bigger Bengals win (by 4) and fewer points (44).
New Orleans Saints 28 — Falcons 20
“Prediction: Saints 28, Falcons 20”
Closing line (Oct 5): Saints by 1.5, total 47.5 · this 28–20 calls a bigger Saints win (by 8) and more points (48).
Indianapolis Colts 27 — Commanders 21
“Prediction: Colts 27, Commanders 21”
Closing line (Oct 4): Colts by 4.5, total 46.5 · this 27–21 calls a bigger Colts win (by 6) and more points (48).
Detroit Lions 35 — Panthers 21
“The Lions are simply going to outscore the Panthers in primetime … Prediction: Lions 35, Panthers 21”
Closing line (Oct 4): Lions by 4.5, total 52.5 · this 35–21 calls a bigger Lions win (by 14) and more points (56).
Los Angeles Rams 26 — Eagles 20
“Prediction: Rams 26, Eagles 20”
Closing line (Oct 4): Rams by 3.5, total 42.5 · this 26–20 calls a bigger Rams win (by 6) and more points (46).
Pittsburgh Steelers 21 — Browns 17
“Prediction: Steelers 21, Browns 17”
Closing line (Oct 1): Steelers by 2.5, total 38.5 · this 21–17 calls a bigger Steelers win (by 4) and fewer points (38).
Houston Texans 30 — Cowboys 26
“there is one big reason why the Texans will get their first win this season … Prediction: Texans 30, Cowboys 26”
Closing line (Oct 4): Texans by 3, total 48.5 · this 30–26 calls a bigger Texans win (by 4) and more points (56).
Denver Broncos 24 — 49ers 23
“Prediction: Broncos 24, 49ers 23”
Closing line (Oct 4): 49ers by 3, total 48.5 · this 24–23 calls a Broncos win (by 1; the line gave the Broncos 40%) and fewer points (47).
Philadelphia Eagles 21 — Bears 13
“Jordan Dajani's pick: Eagles 21-13 over Bears”
Closing line (Sep 28): Eagles by 3.5, total 42.5 · this 21–13 calls a bigger Eagles win (by 8) and fewer points (34).
Cincinnati Bengals 23 — Steelers 16
“Prediction: Bengals 23, Steelers 16”
Closing line (Sep 27): Bengals by 3.5, total 42.5 · this 23–16 calls a bigger Bengals win (by 7) and fewer points (39).
Philadelphia Eagles 21 — Bears 13
“Jalen Hurts should get this team to 3-0... Prediction: Eagles 21, Bears 13”
Closing line (Sep 28): Eagles by 3.5, total 42.5 · this 21–13 calls a bigger Eagles win (by 8) and fewer points (34).
Green Bay Packers 24 — Falcons 17
“Prediction: Packers 24, Falcons 17”
Closing line (Sep 24): Packers by 4.5, total 43.5 · this 24–17 calls a bigger Packers win (by 7) and fewer points (41).
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21 — Vikings 20
“Prediction: Buccaneers 21, Vikings 20”
Closing line (Sep 27): Vikings by 1.5, total 42.5 · this 21–20 calls a Buccaneers win (by 1; the line gave the Buccaneers 50%) and fewer points (41).
Baltimore Ravens 33 — Cowboys 30
“Prediction: Ravens 33, Cowboys 30”
Closing line (Sep 27): Ravens by 3, total 53.5 · this 33–30 calls the line’s margin (Ravens by 3) and more points (63).
Houston Texans 27 — Colts 21
“I'm taking the Texans to finally register that first win on Sunday... Prediction: Texans 27, Colts 21”
Closing line (Sep 27): Texans by 1.5, total 41.5 · this 27–21 calls a bigger Texans win (by 6) and more points (48).
Denver Broncos 26 — Rams 24
“With the game being at Mile High in prime time, give me the Broncos in an upset... Prediction: Broncos 26, Rams 24”
Closing line (Sep 27): Broncos by 1.5, total 43.5 · this 26–24 calls a bigger Broncos win (by 2) and more points (50).
Jacksonville Jaguars 24 — Patriots 20
“Prediction: Jaguars 24, Patriots 20”
Closing line (Sep 27): Jaguars by 3, total 46.5 · this 24–20 calls a bigger Jaguars win (by 4) and fewer points (44).
Los Angeles Rams 30 — Giants 21
“Jordan Dajani's pick: Rams 30-21 over Giants”
Closing line (Sep 21): Rams by 6.5, total 47.5 · this 30–21 calls a bigger Rams win (by 9) and more points (51).