Colin Cowherd· Dec 12, 2025
Cowherd's Blazing Five picks: Bengals over Ravens 27-24, Rams over Lions 33-26, Panthers over Saints 30-23, Packers over Broncos 28-24, and the under in Colts-Seahawks (he sees Seattle winning big, 30-6 or 24-6).
“Twenty seven twenty four Cincinnati beats the stumbling Ravens.”
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All 5 have settled, averaging 46.2 out of 100, against 74.3 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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- Score PredictionsCarolina PanthersDec 12, 2025
Carolina Panthers 30 — Saints 23
“I'm gonna take the Panthers to win and to cover thirty twenty three.”
Close · 40Scored 40.48a naive guess scored 97.69-69.8 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 17-20
- skill:
- -69.8
- they picked:
- CAR
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 40.48
- baseline:
- 97.69
- difficulty:
- 1.22
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 4
- naive home margin:
- 2.03
- predicted margin:
- 7
- Score PredictionsCincinnati BengalsDec 12, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals 27 — Ravens 24
“Twenty seven twenty four Cincinnati beats the stumbling Ravens.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 24-0
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- CIN
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 0
- difficulty:
- 1.22
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 24
- weeks left when called:
- 4
- naive home margin:
- 2.03
- predicted margin:
- 3
- Score PredictionsGreen Bay PackersDec 12, 2025
Green Bay Packers 28 — Broncos 24
“I'm gonna take Green Bay minus the points to win and cover twenty eight twenty four.”
Close · 40Scored 40.48a naive guess scored 85.78-55.27 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 26-34
- skill:
- -55.27
- they picked:
- GB
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 40.48
- baseline:
- 85.78
- difficulty:
- 1.22
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 8
- weeks left when called:
- 4
- naive home margin:
- 2.03
- predicted margin:
- 4
- Score PredictionsSeattle SeahawksDec 12, 2025
Seattle Seahawks 30 — Colts 6
“I think the Seahawks blow them out thirty to six”
Close · 50Scored 50a naive guess scored 99.93-60.92 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 16-18
- skill:
- -60.92
- they picked:
- SEA
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 50
- baseline:
- 99.93
- difficulty:
- 1.22
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 2
- weeks left when called:
- 4
- naive home margin:
- 2.03
- predicted margin:
- 24
- Score PredictionsLos Angeles RamsDec 12, 2025
Los Angeles Rams 33 — Lions 26
“I think the Rams win and the Rams cover. Final score thirty three, twenty six.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 88.16+14.44 skillHow this was scored
- score:
- 34-41
- skill:
- 14.44
- they picked:
- LAR
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 88.16
- difficulty:
- 1.22
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- actual margin:
- 7
- weeks left when called:
- 4
- naive home margin:
- 2.03
- predicted margin:
- 7
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- Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls · Dean ConnorsMiss · 0Grisak argues Wesley Bailey has essentially played his way onto the Rams' roster after a 10-pressure preseason game, suggests Dean Connors and Tim Keenan III could be cut and stashed on the practice squad, and makes a case for Jarquez Hunter making the 53 despite bubble status.
- Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls · Dean ConnorsHit · 100After the Rams' first preseason game, Grisak predicted the full 53-man roster, naming three quarterbacks, four running backs, five receivers, five tight ends, nine offensive linemen, four linebackers, six defensive linemen, four edge rushers, five cornerbacks, five safeties and three special teamers, with Dean Connors headed for the practice squad instead.
- Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls · Dean ConnorsMiss · 0Reviewing the Rams' preseason win, Grisak predicted roster outcomes: Dean Connors likely lands on the practice squad rather than the 53, Xavier Smith's roster chances look poor, Nick Andersen is a strong practice squad candidate, and Mark Redman is likely a practice squad candidate.
- Mike KadlickScore Predictions · Green Bay PackersMiss · 7Kadlick expects an ugly, low-scoring Thursday night game at Lambeau Field, with Green Bay beating Atlanta 10–7 to move to 2–1 while the Falcons drop to 0–3 in Michael Penix Jr.'s return.
- Jared DubinScore Predictions · Green Bay PackersMiss · 24Dubin picks the Packers to beat the Falcons comfortably on Thursday Night Football, predicting a 23-13 Green Bay win.
- Jordan DajaniScore Predictions · Green Bay PackersMiss · 17Dajani gave final-score predictions for eight Week 3 games, picking the Packers, Bengals, Jaguars, Texans, Buccaneers (upset), Ravens, Broncos (upset) and Eagles to win.
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- Trevor RipleyScore Predictions · Chicago BearsMiss · 38Ripley picks the Bears to beat the Vikings at Soldier Field in Week 2, 30-19, arguing Minnesota's offense is hobbled by injuries while Chicago's offense edges an aggressive but star-thin Vikings defense.
- Alain PoupartScore Predictions · San Francisco 49ersClose · 71Poupart predicts the 49ers beat the Dolphins 27-17 at Levi's Stadium in Week 2, though he expects the game to be closer than the spread suggests. He also anticipates a larger role for De'Von Achane and a big passing day from Brock Purdy.
- Carter BahnsScore Predictions · Jacksonville JaguarsClose · 50He picks Jacksonville to win in Denver, arguing the market still undervalues the Jaguars and that the Broncos' offense under new play-caller Davis Webb won't score enough to keep pace.
- Seth WalderScore Predictions · Philadelphia EaglesClose · 60Predicts Philadelphia beats Tennessee 34-13.
- Eric MoodyScore Predictions · Philadelphia EaglesClose · 74Predicts an Eagles win over Tennessee, 31-16.
- Pamela MaldonadoScore Predictions · Philadelphia EaglesClose · 52Picks the Eagles to rout the Titans in Week 2, 34-10.