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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 4 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.
New England Patriots 16 — Steelers 13
“Jordan Dajani on why he likes the Steelers to cover against the Patriots but has New England pulling out the 16-13 victory.”
Closing line (Sep 20): Patriots by 4.5, total 41.5 · this 16–13 calls a closer game (Patriots by 3) and fewer points (29). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread.
Los Angeles Rams 30 — Giants 21
“Jordan Dajani on why he has the Rams covering, 30-21.”
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). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread.
Buffalo Bills 36 — Lions 30
“Jordan Dajani's pick: Bills 36-30 over Lions”
Closing line (Sep 17): Bills by 5.5, total 54.5 · this 36–30 calls a bigger Bills win (by 6) and more points (66).
Houston Texans 27 — Bengals 23
“Jordan Dajani -- Texans (-2.5) 27-23 over Bengals.”
Closing line (Sep 20): Texans by 3, total 45.5 · this 27–23 calls a bigger Texans win (by 4) and more points (50). Graded on the margin called, not on the spread.
New England Patriots 16 — Steelers 13
“Prediction: Patriots 16, Steelers 13”
Closing line (Sep 20): Patriots by 4.5, total 41.5 · this 16–13 calls a closer game (Patriots by 3) and fewer points (29).
Kansas City Chiefs 24 — Colts 17
“Prediction: Chiefs 24, Colts 17”
Closing line (Sep 20): Chiefs by 6, total 46.5 · this 24–17 calls a bigger Chiefs win (by 7) and fewer points (41).
Houston Texans 27 — Bengals 23
“Prediction: Texans 27, Bengals 23”
Closing line (Sep 20): Texans by 3, total 45.5 · this 27–23 calls a bigger Texans win (by 4) and more points (50).
Jacksonville Jaguars 24 — Broncos 23
“Prediction: Jaguars 24, Broncos 23”
Closing line (Sep 20): Broncos by 2.5, total 45.5 · this 24–23 calls a Jaguars win (by 1; the line gave the Jaguars 43%) and more points (47).
Buffalo Bills 36 — Lions 30
“Prediction: Bills 36, Lions 30”
Closing line (Sep 17): Bills by 5.5, total 54.5 · this 36–30 calls a bigger Bills win (by 6) and more points (66).
Baltimore Ravens 28 — Saints 24
“Prediction: Ravens 28, Saints 24”
Closing line (Sep 20): Ravens by 8.5, total 45.5 · this 28–24 calls a closer game (Ravens by 4) and more points (52).
Los Angeles Rams 30 — Giants 21
“Prediction: Rams 30, Giants 21”
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).
Denver Broncos 17 — Chiefs 14
“Jordan Dajani's pick: Broncos 17-14 over Chiefs”
Closing line (Sep 14): Chiefs by 2.5, total 42.5 · this 17–14 calls a Broncos win (by 3; the line gave the Broncos 46%) and fewer points (31).
Pittsburgh Steelers to beat Falcons
“Jordan Dajani is taking the Steelers to easily handle the Falcons.”
Closing line (Sep 13): Steelers by 6.5 · favorite pick, Steelers 72%.
Minnesota Vikings to beat Packers
“Jordan Dajani is taking the Vikings to beat the rival Packers in Week 1.”
Closing line (Sep 13): Vikings by 1.5 · a toss-up, Packers 47%, Vikings 53%.
Houston Texans 23 — Bills 21
“Dajani: Texans 23, Bills 21”
Closing line (Sep 13): Bills by 1.5, total 44.5 · this 23–21 calls a Texans win (by 2; the line gave the Texans 50%) and fewer points (44).
Minnesota Vikings to beat Packers
“Dajani foresees the Vikings beating the Packers by a touchdown.”
Closing line (Sep 13): Vikings by 1.5 · a toss-up, Packers 47%, Vikings 53%.
Los Angeles Rams 24 — 49ers 20
“Prediction: Rams 24, 49ers 20”
Closing line (Sep 10): Rams by 3.5, total 47.5 · this 24–20 calls a bigger Rams win (by 4) and fewer points (44).
Houston Texans 23 — Bills 21
“Prediction: Texans 23, Bills 21”
Closing line (Sep 13): Bills by 1.5, total 44.5 · this 23–21 calls a Texans win (by 2; the line gave the Texans 50%) and fewer points (44).
Minnesota Vikings 22 — Packers 16
“Prediction: Vikings 22, Packers 16”
Closing line (Sep 13): Vikings by 1.5, total 46.5 · this 22–16 calls a bigger Vikings win (by 6) and fewer points (38).
Cincinnati Bengals 21 — Buccaneers 20
“Prediction: Bengals 21, Buccaneers 20”
Closing line (Sep 13): Bengals by 3.5, total 50.5 · this 21–20 calls a closer game (Bengals by 1) and fewer points (41).
Denver Broncos 17 — Chiefs 14
“Prediction: Broncos 17, Chiefs 14”
Closing line (Sep 14): Chiefs by 2.5, total 42.5 · this 17–14 calls a Broncos win (by 3; the line gave the Broncos 46%) and fewer points (31).
Dallas Cowboys 28 — Giants 23
“Prediction: Cowboys 28, Giants 23”
Closing line (Sep 13): Cowboys by 3, total 47.5 · this 28–23 calls a bigger Cowboys win (by 5) and more points (51).
Baltimore Ravens 27 — Colts 23
“Prediction : Ravens 27, Colts 23”
Closing line (Sep 13): Ravens by 3, total 48.5 · this 27–23 calls a bigger Ravens win (by 4) and more points (50).
Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart
“Murray will be the Vikings' fourth different Week 1 starting quarterback over the last four years.”