John Breech· Aug 6, 2026
Breech picks the Cardinals to beat the Panthers 20-17 in the Hall of Fame Game, and believes the Browns will exceed 5.5 wins in 2026 thanks to the league's easiest schedule.
“Breech's pick: Cardinals 20-17 over Panthers (Cardinals cover +1).”
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It names 2 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
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Cleveland Browns · 2026 season · wins12 calls from 7 pundits between 3 wins and 7 wins. John Breech said 6 wins. the room's median is 6 wins. not settled yet
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- Score PredictionsArizona CardinalsAug 6, 2026
Arizona Cardinals 20 — Panthers 17
“Breech's pick: Cardinals 20-17 over Panthers (Cardinals cover +1).”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Season Win TotalsCleveland BrownsAug 6, 2026
Cleveland Browns to finish with 6 wins
“I'm not sure if I've gone completely crazy, but I do think the Browns will top 5.5 wins in 2026.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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More score predictions
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- Jared DubinScore Predictions · Denver BroncosMiss · 2Dubin picks Denver to win narrowly in Kansas City, 21-20.
- Pete PriscoScore Predictions · Kansas City ChiefsClose · 57Prisco is the lone expert cited picking Kansas City, 20-17 over Denver.
- Tyler SullivanScore Predictions · Denver BroncosMiss · 10Sullivan picks Denver to beat Kansas City 24-20.
- Jordan DajaniScore Predictions · Denver BroncosMiss · 7Dajani picks the Broncos over the Chiefs, 17-14.
- Jared DubinScore Predictions · Denver BroncosMiss · 2The unbylined CBS Sports preview picks Denver to win at Arrowhead in Week 1, 21-20, and expects Kenneth Walker III to be Kansas City's lead back while Jaylen Waddle serves as Bo Nix's top receiving target in Denver.
- Jordan DajaniScore Predictions · Denver BroncosMiss · 7Dajani picks the Rams over the 49ers, Texans over Bills, Ravens over Colts, Bengals over Buccaneers, Vikings over Packers, Cowboys over Giants and Broncos over Chiefs in Week 1, with exact scores. He also predicts the Bills win the AFC East, the Cowboys win their division, and Caleb Downs wins Defensive Rookie of the Year.