Carter Bahns Predictions: Record, Accuracy, Every Take | MissedTakes

Carter Bahns

Carter Bahns covers the NFL for CBS Sports, writing on everything from Super Bowl stock reports to contract restructures. His predictions span depth charts, playoff berths, power rankings, and player movement across the league, with particular attention to teams like the Chiefs, Giants, and Vikings.

Writes at CBS Sports

Every take from Carter Bahns, including the ones still waiting →

Is Carter Bahns accurate? Across 20 graded calls in 4 articles, Carter Bahns scores 32.74% accuracy and a MissedTakes Score of -65.99, which means their calls were worse than a naive guess on the same claims. That is a provisional record, fewer than ten graded articles, so the numbers are not yet meaningful and they are not ranked on the leaderboard.

32.74%

Accuracy

How often they were right.

-65.99

MissedTakes Score

Versus a naive guess. 0 means no better.

Graded calls

across 4 articles. 138 more not yet settled.

Fewer than 10 graded articles. Treat this as provisional.

100% of their claims were specific enough to check. Most of what they said committed to something.

Every number here is computed from the published methodology, and every call below shows its own arithmetic.

Graded calls · 20

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.Sep 12, 2026
- Minnesota Vikings 27 — Packers 20
  “Pick: Vikings 27, Packers 20”
  Close · 76Scored 76.19a naive guess scored 58.25+35.87 skill
  How this was scored
  score:
  22-39
  skill:
  35.87
  they picked:
  MIN
  season:
  2026
  accuracy:
  76.19
  baseline:
  58.25
  difficulty:
  2
  weeks in the season:
  18
  actual margin:
  17

The unsigned newsletter names five big-name veterans it expects to be cut ahead of Sunday's 53-man roster deadline, saying not to be surprised if they are free agents by the end of the weekend.4 graded calls · Aug 28, 2026

Sterling Shepard to make the roster
“Sterling Shepard , WR, Texans”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
How this was scored
club:
HOU
skill:
-200
player:
44bf1569-c37f-46dd-b0c1-4b509af39620
season:
2026
claimed:
he does not make the 53
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
weeks in the season:
18
weeks on the53:
1
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
Darren Waller to make the roster
“Darren Waller , TE, Panthers”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
How this was scored
club:
CAR
skill:
-200
player:
f0cec701-5d7a-435a-a5c2-a0623ce7a925
season:
2026
claimed:
he does not make the 53
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
weeks in the season:
18
weeks on the53:
1
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
Mecole Hardman to make the roster
“Mecole Hardman , WR, Bills”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
How this was scored
club:
BUF
skill:
-200
player:
a8158d71-7356-49ec-98f5-0e9e199e9cb3
season:
2026
claimed:
he does not make the 53
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
weeks in the season:
18
weeks on the53:
1
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
Odell Beckham Jr. to make the roster
“don't be surprised if these guys end up as free agents by the end of the weekend: Odell Beckham Jr. , WR, Giants”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
NYG
skill:
0
player:
1ea0834b-87d8-4524-b5af-6abbcd008b9b
season:
2026
claimed:
he does not make the 53
accuracy:
0
baseline:
0
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
weeks in the season:
18
weeks on the53:
1
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this grade is wrong?

An unsigned CBS Sports piece names 20 notable veterans it considers at risk of being cut before the 53-man roster deadline, with several pegged for the practice squad or outright release, and also sketches a few depth-chart pecking orders (Titans QBs, Panthers tight ends, Texans receivers, Eagles backfield).14 graded calls · Aug 27, 2026

Laquon Treadwell to make the roster
“there is already precedent for his release”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
How this was scored
club:
IND
skill:
-200
player:
18d1eff3-65ec-4177-8663-3c9f84180bdd
season:
2026
claimed:
he does not make the 53
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
weeks in the season:
18
weeks on the53:
1
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
Van Jefferson to make the roster
“He could carve out that same role with the Commanders, but it could be difficult considering the team's wide receiver depth.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
How this was scored
club:
WAS
skill:
-200
player:
c80dec05-b17d-4769-afba-cf89589d6b8d
season:
2026
claimed:
he does not make the 53
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
weeks in the season:
18
weeks on the53:
1
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
Trevor Penning to make the roster
“Considering all it cost to get him was a sixth-round pick, the Chargers can easily cut bait.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
How this was scored
club:
LAC
skill:
-200
player:
94357c35-08b6-4837-ba5c-96c25a9a629a
season:
2026
claimed:
he does not make the 53
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
weeks in the season:
18
weeks on the53:
1
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
Sterling Shepard to make the roster
“so his stay in Houston might be extremely short-lived”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
How this was scored
club:
HOU
skill:
-200
player:
44bf1569-c37f-46dd-b0c1-4b509af39620
season:
2026
claimed:
he does not make the 53
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
weeks in the season:
18
weeks on the53:
1
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
Odell Beckham Jr. to make the roster
“It is still an uphill battle for the three-time Pro Bowler to stay on the right side of the cut line”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
NYG
skill:
0
player:
1ea0834b-87d8-4524-b5af-6abbcd008b9b
season:
2026
claimed:
he does not make the 53
accuracy:
0
baseline:
0
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
weeks in the season:
18
weeks on the53:
1
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
Darren Waller to make the roster
“the question is whether there is room for both Ja'Tavion Sanders and Waller”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
How this was scored
club:
CAR
skill:
-200
player:
f0cec701-5d7a-435a-a5c2-a0623ce7a925
season:
2026
claimed:
he does not make the 53
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
weeks in the season:
18
weeks on the53:
1
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
Phillip Dorsett to make the roster
“Dorsett spent the 2025 season on the Raiders' practice squad and is likely destined for the same fate this year”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
How this was scored
club:
LV
skill:
-200
player:
71ec4f7c-6f61-4bcd-99aa-06995e9a2ae0
season:
2026
claimed:
he lands on the practice squad
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
weeks in the season:
18
weeks on the53:
1
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
Evan Neal to make the roster
“His value has tanked, and there is a new coaching staff in place, so it is entirely possible that Neal goes from a highly touted potential cornerstone tackle to an afterthought on the interior in just four years.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
How this was scored
club:
NYG
skill:
-200
player:
cf392873-8eaf-40ab-82b1-1dc710769f1a
season:
2026
claimed:
he does not make the 53
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
weeks in the season:
18
weeks on the53:
1
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
Marquez Valdes-Scantling to make the roster
“There are probably not enough scraps left to pick up behind CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens and the rest.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
How this was scored
club:
DAL
skill:
-200
player:
801a1419-2d7b-4edc-8dd9-337b5d07fda7
season:
2026
claimed:
he does not make the 53
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
weeks in the season:
18
weeks on the53:
1
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
Noah Igbinoghene to make the roster
“he might be able to secure a backup cornerback job in Seattle now that he has shown more ability to cover on the perimeter”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
club:
SEA
skill:
0
player:
c7c1e411-a2c7-4ce4-a484-9e5c76d6241e
season:
2026
claimed:
he makes the 53
accuracy:
100
baseline:
100
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
weeks in the season:
18
weeks on the53:
1
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
Cooper Rush to make the roster
“Complicating things for Rush is the emergence of undrafted free agent Jack Strand ... Rush remains among the NFL's most respected backup quarterbacks but might have to sign elsewhere”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
How this was scored
club:
ATL
skill:
-200
player:
ff945957-9095-41c3-88af-f2ac9f0778a2
season:
2026
claimed:
he does not make the 53
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
weeks in the season:
18
weeks on the53:
1
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Jerry Tillery to make the roster
“while Tillery is arguably good enough to make the roster, there is only room for so many defensive tackles”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
How this was scored
club:
IND
skill:
-200
player:
9ae29450-65bb-4d7d-9197-42384357240b
season:
2026
claimed:
he does not make the 53
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
weeks in the season:
18
weeks on the53:
1
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
Ameer Abdullah to make the roster
“would be hard-pressed to justify using a roster spot on Abdullah solely as a returner, so he appears destined for the practice squad”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
How this was scored
club:
JAX
skill:
-200
player:
2526c508-b889-488f-9158-62371afb3283
season:
2026
claimed:
he lands on the practice squad
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
weeks in the season:
18
weeks on the53:
1
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0
Khalil Herbert to make the roster
“Herbert ... looks to be one of multiple roster-limit casualties, as San Francisco can only carry so much insurance for Christian McCaffrey”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
How this was scored
club:
SF
skill:
-200
player:
a16b093b-5d78-4b77-8c2b-bcfa5614d990
season:
2026
claimed:
he does not make the 53
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
weeks in the season:
18
weeks on the53:
1
weeks left when called:
18
first week on the53:
1
weeks on the practice squad:
0