# John Breech: Breech makes score picks for every Week 1 game of the 2026 season, and references his season preview in which he has the Bills winning the AFC East and the Texans winning the AFC South, both at 11-6. **Claimed:** Sep 8, 2026 **Pundit:** John Breech — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/john-breech **Outlet:** CBS Sports — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/outlets/cbs-sports **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-1-picks-and-predictions-chiefs-seahawks-patriots/ 20 checkable claims — 16 score predictions, 2 division winners and 2 season win totals — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet. It names 17 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 16 of 20 have settled so far, averaging 56.4 out of 100, against 52.7 for a naive guess at the same calls. Of the 2 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one. > I think Seattle sends a message to the rest of the NFL with a double-digit win over a good Patriots team. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Denver Broncos 23 — Chiefs 21** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Denver Broncos - Verdict: scored 4.76 out of 100, against 51.93 for a naive guess - **Philadelphia Eagles 27 — Commanders 21** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Philadelphia Eagles - Verdict: scored 90.48 out of 100, against 93.97 for a naive guess - **Dallas Cowboys 30 — Giants 23** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Dallas Cowboys - Verdict: scored 47.62 out of 100, against 79.68 for a naive guess - **Baltimore Ravens 27 — Colts 20** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Baltimore Ravens - Verdict: scored 73.81 out of 100, against 5.87 for a naive guess - **Cincinnati Bengals 23 — Buccaneers 16** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Cincinnati Bengals - Verdict: scored 97.62 out of 100, against 84.44 for a naive guess - **Detroit Lions 30 — Saints 20** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Detroit Lions - Verdict: scored 78.57 out of 100, against 96.35 for a naive guess - **Tennessee Titans 16 — Jets 13** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Tennessee Titans - Verdict: scored 26.19 out of 100, against 17.78 for a naive guess - **Green Bay Packers 22 — Vikings 19** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Green Bay Packers - Verdict: scored 16.67 out of 100, against 58.25 for a naive guess - **Houston Texans 20 — Bills 19** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Houston Texans - Verdict: scored 40.48 out of 100, against 36.83 for a naive guess - **Las Vegas Raiders 20 — Dolphins 13** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: scored 83.33 out of 100, against 65.4 for a naive guess - **Chicago Bears 24 — Panthers 21** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Chicago Bears - Verdict: scored 54.76 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Jacksonville Jaguars 19 — Browns 16** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Jacksonville Jaguars - Verdict: scored 50 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Pittsburgh Steelers 23 — Falcons 20** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Pittsburgh Steelers - Verdict: scored 90.48 out of 100, against 82.06 for a naive guess - **Los Angeles Chargers 31 — Cardinals 21** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: scored 45.24 out of 100, against 20.16 for a naive guess - **Los Angeles Rams 24 — 49ers 17** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Los Angeles Rams - Verdict: scored 19.05 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Seattle Seahawks 27 — Patriots 17** - Kind: Score Predictions · About: Seattle Seahawks - Verdict: scored 83.33 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Houston Texans to win the division** - Kind: Division Winners · About: Houston Texans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Houston Texans to finish with 11 wins** - Kind: Season Win Totals · About: Houston Texans - Verdict: not settled yet - **Buffalo Bills to finish with 11 wins** - Kind: Season Win Totals · About: Buffalo Bills - Verdict: not settled yet - **Buffalo Bills to win the division** - Kind: Division Winners · About: Buffalo Bills - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/broncos - Philadelphia Eagles — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/eagles - Dallas Cowboys — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/cowboys - Baltimore Ravens — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/ravens - Cincinnati Bengals — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/bengals - Detroit Lions — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/lions - Tennessee Titans — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/titans - Green Bay Packers — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/packers - Houston Texans — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/texans - Las Vegas Raiders — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/raiders - Chicago Bears — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/bears - Jacksonville Jaguars — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/jaguars - Pittsburgh Steelers — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/steelers - Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/chargers - Los Angeles Rams — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/rams - Seattle Seahawks — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/seahawks - Buffalo Bills — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/bills ## What others said about the same people - Tyler Sullivan on Drew Lock: In an unsigned Week 2 odds roundup, the piece states that with Sam Darnold hurt, Drew Lock will likely start at quarterback for Seattle against Arizona. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/8a14b5e6-066b-457f-b409-a3ddbd512aca (scored 0) - Mike Moraitis on DaRon Bland: Moraitis names five Cowboys he expects to be playing their final season opener in Dallas in 2026: George Pickens (likely tag-and-trade or departure), Malik Hooker, Luke Schoonmaker, DeMarvion Overshown and DaRon Bland. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/66b5ed7b-41bd-4f67-9b4d-16eae4675e67 (scored 100) - John Shipley on Jack Kiser: Shipley projects a full 16-player (plus one international/exemption spot) Jaguars practice squad for 2026, naming specific players at each position he expects to land there. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/c0a52b7c-63b2-4e18-b7da-9342dbbc111f (scored 0) - Emmett Matasovsky on Christian Izien: Matasovsky says Dobbs is currently leading the backup quarterback race and suggests Christian Izien may be pressed into a starting safety role in Week 1 while Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph rehab. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/9715ee92-1646-4ee4-8911-e3e4cbae9027 (scored 0) - Jared Dubin on Daniel Faalele: Dubin grades the Faalele trade, predicting Faalele has a decent chance to be Jacksonville's Week 1 starting right guard in competition with Wyatt Milum, and that Evan Neal's odds of making the Giants' 53-man roster improved while Jon Runyan and Francis Mauigoa hold the Giants' starting guard jobs. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/aae46267-fc6d-44c1-a96c-7355b3db857b (scored 0) - Mike Moraitis on Ozzy Trapilo: Moraitis writes that although Braxton Jones has looked like the favorite, Ozzy Trapilo is likely to take over as the Bears' starting left tackle once he's healthy enough to play. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/cdfe5f0f-6783-4730-b9bb-d942e28b037a (scored 0) ## More score predictions The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Pete Prisco on Kansas City Chiefs: Prisco is the lone expert cited picking Kansas City, 20-17 over Denver. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/bea2711b-1066-488c-9180-75b8af7b8ab8 (scored 57.14) - Mike Florio on Kansas City Chiefs: Florio gives score predictions for every Week 1 game of the 2026 NFL season, including an opening-night upset by the Patriots in Seattle and narrow home wins for the Giants and Chiefs. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/4b20f46e-ebc0-462f-9e7a-2ab82f91a2ea (scored 57.14) - Pete Prisco on Kansas City Chiefs: An unsigned 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. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/d6f9bde0-aad0-4013-967c-c197b2e9be19 (scored 57.14) - David Harrison on Washington Commanders: Harrison predicts the Commanders will upset the Eagles in Philadelphia in Week 1 by a score of 27-24, driven by Jayden Daniels and timely defensive pressure. He also projects the active interior offensive line group and expects a good defensive day would hold Saquon Barkley to around 85-90 grinding yards. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/429352ff-506a-40ec-8a47-119e673b7d5b (scored 47.62) - Bill Huber on Minnesota Vikings: Huber picks the Vikings to beat the Packers 34-31 in the season opener, forecasts Matthew Golden to lead Green Bay in catches, Christian Watson to top 1,000 receiving yards, Tucker Kraft to lead in touchdowns and MarShawn Lloyd to lead the team in rushing, with Micah Parsons reaching at least eight sacks. He picks Matthew Stafford for MVP, the Bears to win the NFC North, the Rams to win the Super Bowl, and the Packers to go 8-9. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/a6d14515-a97f-45ac-b245-235ceff7a5a7 (scored 66.67) - Carter Bahns on Minnesota Vikings: In an unsigned Week 1 preview, CBS Sports picks the Vikings to beat the Packers 27-20 at home, arguing Green Bay's injuries and thin backfield make it a candidate to start slowly. It also lays out Minnesota's quarterback depth chart with Kyler Murray starting ahead of Carson Wentz and J.J. McCarthy, and MarShawn Lloyd leading Green Bay's backfield. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/40090d54-7fc7-4871-ae7b-8fdacb7d67cf (scored 76.19) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. The naive guess is what a strategy requiring no knowledge would have scored on the same call — the difference is the skill, and it is what the MissedTakes Score averages. 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