Pete Prisco Predictions: Record, Accuracy, Every Take, page 6

Atlanta Falcons 21 — Panthers 17
“Pete Prisco on why he has the Falcons taking down the Panthers on the road, 21-17.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
How this was scored
score:
34-3
skill:
0
they picked:
ATL
season:
2026
accuracy:
0
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
31
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
−0.52
predicted margin:
4
Closing line (Sep 20): Panthers by 2.5, total 43.5 · this 21–17 calls a Falcons win (by 4; the line gave the Falcons 42%) and fewer points (38).
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Jacksonville Jaguars 23 — Broncos 20
“Pete Prisco on why he likes Jacksonville to pull off the 23-20 upset in Denver.”
Close · 40Scored 40.48a naive guess scored 82.1-80.76 skill
How this was scored
score:
13-20
skill:
−80.76
they picked:
JAX
season:
2026
accuracy:
40.48
baseline:
82.1
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
7
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
−0.52
predicted margin:
3
Closing line (Sep 20): Broncos by 2.5, total 45.5 · this 23–20 calls a Jaguars win (by 3; the line gave the Jaguars 43%) and fewer points (43).
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Chicago Bears 30 — Vikings 24
“Pete Prisco on why he has the Bears pulling off the 30-24 win over Minnesota.”
Close · 50Scored 50a naive guess scored 34.49+30.1 skill
How this was scored
score:
9-3
skill:
30.1
they picked:
CHI
season:
2026
accuracy:
50
baseline:
34.49
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
6
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
−0.52
predicted margin:
6
Closing line (Sep 20): Bears by 4.5, total 46.5 · this 30–24 calls a bigger Bears win (by 6) and more points (54).
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Dallas Cowboys 31 — Commanders 24
“Pete Prisco on why the Cowboys will notch their first win of the season over Washington, 31-24.”
Close · 76Scored 76.19a naive guess scored 58.29+34.72 skill
How this was scored
score:
20-37
skill:
34.72
they picked:
DAL
season:
2026
accuracy:
76.19
baseline:
58.29
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
17
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
−0.52
predicted margin:
7
Closing line (Sep 20): Cowboys by 3.5, total 51.5 · this 31–24 calls a bigger Cowboys win (by 7) and more points (55).
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Los Angeles Chargers 24 — Raiders 16
“Pete Prisco on why he has the Chargers bouncing back against the Raiders, 24-16.”
Close · 40Scored 40.48a naive guess scored 20.2+39.34 skill
How this was scored
score:
26-14
skill:
39.34
they picked:
LAC
season:
2026
accuracy:
40.48
baseline:
20.2
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
12
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
−0.52
predicted margin:
8
Closing line (Sep 20): Chargers by 6.5, total 43.5 · this 24–16 calls a bigger Chargers win (by 8) and fewer points (40).
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Sep 18, 2026

Prisco picks final scores for every Week 2 NFL game, with several teams that lost in Week 1 — the Chargers, Patriots, Cowboys, Packers and Rams — bouncing back, and the Bills outlasting the Lions in a shootout.Score Predictions · 16 calls

4 hits · 7 close calls · 4 misses · 1 waiting · 4 of 15 graded calls landed

Show the 15 graded calls

Kansas City Chiefs 27 — Colts 17
“Pick: Chiefs 27, Colts 17”
Hit · 83Scored 83.33a naive guess scored 91.63-16.09 skill
How this was scored
score:
30-33
skill:
−16.09
they picked:
KC
season:
2026
accuracy:
83.33
baseline:
91.63
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
3
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
−0.52
predicted margin:
10
Closing line (Sep 20): Chiefs by 6, total 46.5 · this 27–17 calls a bigger Chiefs win (by 10) and fewer points (44).
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Los Angeles Chargers 24 — Raiders 16
“Pick: Chargers 24, Raiders 16”
Close · 40Scored 40.48a naive guess scored 20.2+39.34 skill
How this was scored
score:
26-14
skill:
39.34
they picked:
LAC
season:
2026
accuracy:
40.48
baseline:
20.2
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
12
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
−0.52
predicted margin:
8
Closing line (Sep 20): Chargers by 6.5, total 43.5 · this 24–16 calls a bigger Chargers win (by 8) and fewer points (40).
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Dallas Cowboys 31 — Commanders 24
“Pick: Cowboys 31, Commanders 24”
Close · 76Scored 76.19a naive guess scored 58.29+34.72 skill
How this was scored
score:
20-37
skill:
34.72
they picked:
DAL
season:
2026
accuracy:
76.19
baseline:
58.29
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
17
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
−0.52
predicted margin:
7
Closing line (Sep 20): Cowboys by 3.5, total 51.5 · this 31–24 calls a bigger Cowboys win (by 7) and more points (55).
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Seattle Seahawks 19 — Cardinals 13
“Pick: Seahawks 19, Cardinals 13”
Close · 57Scored 57.14a naive guess scored 0+110.86 skill
How this was scored
score:
31-7
skill:
110.86
they picked:
SEA
season:
2026
accuracy:
57.14
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
24
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
−0.52
predicted margin:
6
Closing line (Sep 20): Seahawks by 3.5, total 40.5 · this 19–13 calls a bigger Seahawks win (by 6) and fewer points (32).
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Green Bay Packers 27 — Jets 20
“Pick: Packers 27, Jets 20”
Hit · 90Scored 90.48a naive guess scored 41.63+94.76 skill
How this was scored
score:
20-17
skill:
94.76
they picked:
GB
season:
2026
accuracy:
90.48
baseline:
41.63
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
3
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
−0.52
predicted margin:
7
Closing line (Sep 20): Packers by 3.5, total 44.5 · this 27–20 calls a bigger Packers win (by 7) and more points (47).
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Chicago Bears 30 — Vikings 24
“Pick: Bears 30, Vikings 24”
Close · 50Scored 50a naive guess scored 34.49+30.1 skill
How this was scored
score:
9-3
skill:
30.1
they picked:
CHI
season:
2026
accuracy:
50
baseline:
34.49
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
6
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
−0.52
predicted margin:
6
Closing line (Sep 20): Bears by 4.5, total 46.5 · this 30–24 calls a bigger Bears win (by 6) and more points (54).
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Los Angeles Rams 30 — Giants 14
“Pick: Rams 30, Giants 14”
Hit · 86Scored 85.71a naive guess scored 50+69.29 skill
How this was scored
score:
6-28
skill:
69.29
they picked:
LAR
season:
2026
accuracy:
85.71
baseline:
50
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
22
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
0.19
predicted margin:
16
Closing line (Sep 21): Rams by 6.5, total 47.5 · this 30–14 calls a bigger Rams win (by 16) and fewer points (44).
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30 — Browns 10
“Pick: Buccaneers 30, Browns 10”
Miss · 12Scored 11.9a naive guess scored 39.25-53.04 skill
How this was scored
score:
23-19
skill:
−53.04
they picked:
TB
season:
2026
accuracy:
11.9
baseline:
39.25
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
4
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
−0.52
predicted margin:
20
Closing line (Sep 20): Buccaneers by 8.5, total 41.5 · this 30–10 calls a bigger Buccaneers win (by 20) and fewer points (40).
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New England Patriots 21 — Steelers 14
“This is a low-scoring game with the Pats winning it. Pick: Patriots 21, Steelers 14”
Close · 76Scored 76.19a naive guess scored 58.29+34.72 skill
How this was scored
score:
3-20
skill:
34.72
they picked:
NE
season:
2026
accuracy:
76.19
baseline:
58.29
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
17
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
−0.52
predicted margin:
7
Closing line (Sep 20): Patriots by 4.5, total 41.5 · this 21–14 calls a bigger Patriots win (by 7) and fewer points (35).
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Philadelphia Eagles 30 — Titans 13
“Pick: Eagles 30, Titans 13”
Close · 69Scored 69.05a naive guess scored 39.25+57.81 skill
How this was scored
score:
24-20
skill:
57.81
they picked:
PHI
season:
2026
accuracy:
69.05
baseline:
39.25
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
4
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
−0.52
predicted margin:
17
Closing line (Sep 20): Eagles by 7, total 39.5 · this 30–13 calls a bigger Eagles win (by 17) and more points (43).
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Baltimore Ravens 33 — Saints 20
“Pick: Ravens 33, Saints 20”
Miss · 36Scored 35.71a naive guess scored 32.1+7 skill
How this was scored
score:
24-17
skill:
7
they picked:
BAL
season:
2026
accuracy:
35.71
baseline:
32.1
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
7
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
−0.52
predicted margin:
13
Closing line (Sep 20): Ravens by 8.5, total 45.5 · this 33–20 calls a bigger Ravens win (by 13) and more points (53).
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Houston Texans 28 — Bengals 23
“Pick: Texans 28, Bengals 23”
Miss · 29Scored 28.57a naive guess scored 15.44+25.48 skill
How this was scored
score:
20-6
skill:
25.48
they picked:
HOU
season:
2026
accuracy:
28.57
baseline:
15.44
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
14
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
−0.52
predicted margin:
5
Closing line (Sep 20): Texans by 3, total 45.5 · this 28–23 calls a bigger Texans win (by 5) and more points (51).
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San Francisco 49ers 29 — Dolphins 10
“Pick: 49ers 29, Dolphins 10”
Hit · 93Scored 92.86a naive guess scored 50+83.14 skill
How this was scored
score:
13-35
skill:
83.14
they picked:
SF
season:
2026
accuracy:
92.86
baseline:
50
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
22
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
−0.52
predicted margin:
19
Closing line (Sep 20): 49ers by 12.5, total 44.5 · this 29–10 calls a bigger 49ers win (by 19) and fewer points (39).
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Atlanta Falcons 21 — Panthers 17
“Pick: Falcons 21, Panthers 17”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
How this was scored
score:
34-3
skill:
0
they picked:
ATL
season:
2026
accuracy:
0
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
31
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
−0.52
predicted margin:
4
Closing line (Sep 20): Panthers by 2.5, total 43.5 · this 21–17 calls a Falcons win (by 4; the line gave the Falcons 42%) and fewer points (38).
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Jacksonville Jaguars 23 — Broncos 20
“Pick: Jaguars 23, Broncos 20”
Close · 40Scored 40.48a naive guess scored 82.1-80.76 skill
How this was scored
score:
13-20
skill:
−80.76
they picked:
JAX
season:
2026
accuracy:
40.48
baseline:
82.1
difficulty:
1.94
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
7
weeks left when called:
17
naive home margin:
−0.52
predicted margin:
3
Closing line (Sep 20): Broncos by 2.5, total 45.5 · this 23–20 calls a Jaguars win (by 3; the line gave the Jaguars 43%) and fewer points (43).
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Sep 9, 2026

A CBS Sports Week 1 picks column predicts final scores for all 16 games, including a Seahawks rout of the Patriots in the Super Bowl rematch and a late Chiefs win over Denver in Patrick Mahomes' return.Score Predictions · 16 calls

5 hits · 7 close calls · 4 misses · 5 of 16 graded calls landed

Show the 16 graded calls

Buffalo Bills 23 — Texans 20
“Pick: Bills 23, Texans 20”
Hit · 95Scored 95.24a naive guess scored 36.83+116.83 skill
How this was scored
score:
36-31
skill:
116.83
they picked:
BUF
season:
2026
accuracy:
95.24
baseline:
36.83
difficulty:
2
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
5
weeks left when called:
18
naive home margin:
−0.53
predicted margin:
3
Closing line (Sep 13): Bills by 1.5, total 44.5 · this 23–20 calls a bigger Bills win (by 3) and fewer points (43).
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Jacksonville Jaguars 30 — Browns 13
“Pick: Jaguars 30, Browns 13”
Hit · 83Scored 83.33a naive guess scored 50+66.67 skill
How this was scored
score:
10-34
skill:
66.67
they picked:
JAX
season:
2026
accuracy:
83.33
baseline:
50
difficulty:
2
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
24
weeks left when called:
18
naive home margin:
−0.53
predicted margin:
17
Closing line (Sep 13): Jaguars by 8.5, total 40.5 · this 30–13 calls a bigger Jaguars win (by 17) and more points (43).
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Chicago Bears 29 — Panthers 21
“Pick: Bears 29, Panthers 21”
Close · 67Scored 66.67a naive guess scored 0+133.33 skill
How this was scored
score:
59-37
skill:
133.33
they picked:
CHI
season:
2026
accuracy:
66.67
baseline:
0
difficulty:
2
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
22
weeks left when called:
18
naive home margin:
−0.53
predicted margin:
8
Closing line (Sep 13): Bears by 3, total 47.5 · this 29–21 calls a bigger Bears win (by 8) and more points (50).
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Detroit Lions 33 — Saints 21
“Pick: Lions 33, Saints 21”
Close · 74Scored 73.81a naive guess scored 96.35-45.08 skill
How this was scored
score:
30-31
skill:
−45.08
they picked:
DET
season:
2026
accuracy:
73.81
baseline:
96.35
difficulty:
2
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
1
weeks left when called:
18
naive home margin:
−0.53
predicted margin:
12
Closing line (Sep 13): Lions by 7, total 49.5 · this 33–21 calls a bigger Lions win (by 12) and more points (54).
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New York Jets 23 — Titans 19
“Pick: Jets 23, Titans 19”
Close · 79Scored 78.57a naive guess scored 17.78+121.59 skill
How this was scored
score:
23-10
skill:
121.59
they picked:
NYJ
season:
2026
accuracy:
78.57
baseline:
17.78
difficulty:
2
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
13
weeks left when called:
18
naive home margin:
−0.53
predicted margin:
4
Closing line (Sep 13): Titans by 1.5, total 39.5 · this 23–19 calls a Jets win (by 4; the line gave the Jets 48%) and more points (42).
Think this grade is wrong?
Las Vegas Raiders 21 — Dolphins 17
“Pick: Raiders 21, Dolphins 17”
Close · 76Scored 76.19a naive guess scored 65.4+21.59 skill
How this was scored
score:
13-27
skill:
21.59
they picked:
LV
season:
2026
accuracy:
76.19
baseline:
65.4
difficulty:
2
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
14
weeks left when called:
18
naive home margin:
−0.53
predicted margin:
4
Closing line (Sep 13): Raiders by 3, total 40.5 · this 21–17 calls a bigger Raiders win (by 4) and fewer points (38).
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Philadelphia Eagles 30 — Commanders 21
“Pick: Eagles 30, Commanders 21”
Hit · 83Scored 83.33a naive guess scored 93.97-21.27 skill
How this was scored
score:
22-24
skill:
−21.27
they picked:
PHI
season:
2026
accuracy:
83.33
baseline:
93.97
difficulty:
2
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
2
weeks left when called:
18
naive home margin:
−0.53
predicted margin:
9
Closing line (Sep 13): Eagles by 6, total 43.5 · this 30–21 calls a bigger Eagles win (by 9) and more points (51).
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Los Angeles Chargers 31 — Cardinals 14
“Pick: Chargers 31, Cardinals 14”
Miss · 38Scored 38.1a naive guess scored 20.16+35.87 skill
How this was scored
score:
26-14
skill:
35.87
they picked:
LAC
season:
2026
accuracy:
38.1
baseline:
20.16
difficulty:
2
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
12
weeks left when called:
18
naive home margin:
−0.53
predicted margin:
17
Closing line (Sep 13): Chargers by 8.5, total 47.5 · this 31–14 calls a bigger Chargers win (by 17) and fewer points (45).
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Kansas City Chiefs 20 — Broncos 17
“Pick: Chiefs 20, Broncos 17”
Close · 57Scored 57.14a naive guess scored 51.93+10.42 skill
How this was scored
score:
10-31
skill:
10.42
they picked:
KC
season:
2026
accuracy:
57.14
baseline:
51.93
difficulty:
2
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
21
weeks left when called:
18
naive home margin:
0.81
predicted margin:
3
Closing line (Sep 14): Chiefs by 2.5, total 42.5 · this 20–17 calls a bigger Chiefs win (by 3) and fewer points (37).
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Green Bay Packers 26 — Vikings 24
“Pick: Packers 26, Vikings 24”
Miss · 14Scored 14.29a naive guess scored 58.25-87.94 skill
How this was scored
score:
22-39
skill:
−87.94
they picked:
GB
season:
2026
accuracy:
14.29
baseline:
58.25
difficulty:
2
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
17
weeks left when called:
18
naive home margin:
−0.53
predicted margin:
2
Closing line (Sep 13): Vikings by 1.5, total 46.5 · this 26–24 calls a Packers win (by 2; the line gave the Packers 47%) and more points (50).
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Seattle Seahawks 26 — Patriots 14
“Pick: Seahawks 26, Patriots 14”
Close · 79Scored 78.57a naive guess scored 100-42.86 skill
How this was scored
score:
10-13
skill:
−42.86
they picked:
SEA
season:
2026
accuracy:
78.57
baseline:
100
difficulty:
2
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
3
weeks left when called:
18
naive home margin:
3
predicted margin:
12
Closing line (Sep 9): Seahawks by 3, total 44.5 · this 26–14 calls a bigger Seahawks win (by 12) and fewer points (40).
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Baltimore Ravens 34 — Colts 27
“Pick: Ravens 34, Colts 27”
Close · 74Scored 73.81a naive guess scored 5.87+135.87 skill
How this was scored
score:
41-23
skill:
135.87
they picked:
BAL
season:
2026
accuracy:
73.81
baseline:
5.87
difficulty:
2
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
18
weeks left when called:
18
naive home margin:
−0.53
predicted margin:
7
Closing line (Sep 13): Ravens by 3, total 48.5 · this 34–27 calls a bigger Ravens win (by 7) and more points (61).
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Pittsburgh Steelers 27 — Falcons 17
“Pick: Steelers 27, Falcons 17”
Hit · 93Scored 92.86a naive guess scored 82.06+21.59 skill
How this was scored
score:
13-20
skill:
21.59
they picked:
PIT
season:
2026
accuracy:
92.86
baseline:
82.06
difficulty:
2
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
7
weeks left when called:
18
naive home margin:
−0.53
predicted margin:
10
Closing line (Sep 13): Steelers by 6.5, total 40.5 · this 27–17 calls a bigger Steelers win (by 10) and more points (44).
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Los Angeles Rams 28 — 49ers 27
“Pick: Rams 28, 49ers 27”
Miss · 5Scored 4.76a naive guess scored 0+9.52 skill
How this was scored
score:
27-7
skill:
9.52
they picked:
LAR
season:
2026
accuracy:
4.76
baseline:
0
difficulty:
2
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
20
weeks left when called:
18
naive home margin:
−8.5
predicted margin:
1
Closing line (Sep 10): Rams by 3.5, total 47.5 · this 28–27 calls a closer game (Rams by 1) and more points (55).
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Dallas Cowboys 30 — Giants 17
“Pick: Cowboys 30, Giants 17”
Miss · 38Scored 38.1a naive guess scored 79.68-83.17 skill
How this was scored
score:
20-28
skill:
−83.17
they picked:
DAL
season:
2026
accuracy:
38.1
baseline:
79.68
difficulty:
2
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
8
weeks left when called:
18
naive home margin:
−0.53
predicted margin:
13
Closing line (Sep 13): Cowboys by 3, total 47.5 · this 30–17 calls a bigger Cowboys win (by 13) and fewer points (47).
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Cincinnati Bengals 29 — Buccaneers 28
“Pick: Bengals 29, Buccaneers 28”
Hit · 88Scored 88.1a naive guess scored 84.44+7.3 skill
How this was scored
score:
27-33
skill:
7.3
they picked:
CIN
season:
2026
accuracy:
88.1
baseline:
84.44
difficulty:
2
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
6
weeks left when called:
18
naive home margin:
−0.53
predicted margin:
1
Closing line (Sep 13): Bengals by 3.5, total 50.5 · this 29–28 calls a closer game (Bengals by 1) and more points (57).
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