JP Acosta#40 of 87 NFL pundits · Jan 8, 2026
JP picked the Eagles to beat the 49ers in a low-scoring game and the Jaguars to beat the Bills, called Bijan Robinson the best running back in the league, and named their own first-team All-Pro roster.
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The Eagles are gonna win, like, some ten three stinker.
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HitCloseMissWaiting| Group | Hits | Close | Misses | Waiting | Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| Positional Finishes | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Game Outcome Picks | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| All | 14 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Game calls show that game’s closing betting line under their grade: a dated fact from nflverse, for context and never part of a grade. MissedTakes takes no bets and earns nothing from any sportsbook.
How each call scored
25 checkable claims — 22 pro bowl and all-pro calls, 2 game outcome picks and 1 positional finish — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 34 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
All 25 have settled, averaging 59 out of 100, against 51.7 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Each call is scored 0 to 100 against what happened, on its own, by the published methodology. The naive guess is what knowing nothing would have scored on the same calls; the gap, weighted by how hard the call was, is the skill.
Pro Bowl and All-Pro Calls14 hits · 8 missesShow ▸Hide ▾
Trey McBride to make First-Team All-Pro
“who are you going to who else are you going to give it to?... Trey McBride has been incredible”
Made itAll-Pro first team100Hit100 − 0 naive = 100 × 1 difficulty = +100 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- yes
- naive:
- he did not make it the year before, so the naive pick said no
- skill:
- 100
- player:
- Trey McBride
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Penei Sewell to make First-Team All-Pro
“All pro OTs, we actually agree here. Again, Garrett Bowles, Pena Sewell.”
Made itAll-Pro first team100Hit100 − 100 naive = 0 × 1 difficulty = 0 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- yes
- naive:
- he made it the year before, so the naive pick said yes
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Penei Sewell
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- Made itAll-Pro first team100Hit
100 − 100 naive = 0 × 1 difficulty = 0 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- yes
- naive:
- he made it the year before, so the naive pick said yes
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Myles Garrett
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Bijan Robinson to make First-Team All-Pro
“Let's get your running back where we both agree again. Not really debate here. It's Bijan Robinson.”
Made itAll-Pro first team100Hit100 − 0 naive = 100 × 1 difficulty = +100 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- yes
- naive:
- he did not make it the year before, so the naive pick said no
- skill:
- 100
- player:
- Bijan Robinson
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Jaxon Smith-Njigba to make First-Team All-Pro
“We have JSN and Puka Nakula. I think those two, you don't even need to debate it.”
Made itAll-Pro first team100Hit100 − 0 naive = 100 × 1 difficulty = +100 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- yes
- naive:
- he did not make it the year before, so the naive pick said no
- skill:
- 100
- player:
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Leonard Williams to make First-Team All-Pro
“My second first team all pro defensive tackle is Leonard Williams”
Did not make itAll-Pro first team0Miss0 − 100 naive = −100 × 1 difficulty = −100 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- no
- naive:
- he did not make it the year before, so the naive pick said no
- skill:
- −100
- player:
- Leonard Williams
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Devon Witherspoon to make First-Team All-Pro
“And then my third corner, which is be sort of like a nickel, I have Deborah Witherspoon.”
Did not make itAll-Pro first team0Miss0 − 100 naive = −100 × 1 difficulty = −100 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- no
- naive:
- he did not make it the year before, so the naive pick said no
- skill:
- −100
- player:
- Devon Witherspoon
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Pat Surtain II to make First-Team All-Pro
“I went with Pat Sertain a second for my second, corner”
Did not make itAll-Pro first team0Miss0 − 0 naive = 0 × 1 difficulty = 0 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- no
- naive:
- he made it the year before, so the naive pick said yes
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Pat Surtain II
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 0
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Drake Maye to make First-Team All-Pro
“That's right. We're going with Drake May here.”
Did not make itAll-Pro first team0Miss0 − 100 naive = −100 × 1 difficulty = −100 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- no
- naive:
- he did not make it the year before, so the naive pick said no
- skill:
- −100
- player:
- Drake Maye
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Jack Campbell to make First-Team All-Pro
“So linebacker, the one guy we agree on is Jack Campbell from Detroit Lions.”
Made itAll-Pro first team100Hit100 − 0 naive = 100 × 1 difficulty = +100 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- yes
- naive:
- he did not make it the year before, so the naive pick said no
- skill:
- 100
- player:
- Jack Campbell
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- Made itAll-Pro first team100Hit
100 − 0 naive = 100 × 1 difficulty = +100 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- yes
- naive:
- he did not make it the year before, so the naive pick said no
- skill:
- 100
- player:
- Kyle Hamilton
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Derek Stingley Jr. to make First-Team All-Pro
“So unanimously, we chose Derek Stingley junior.”
Made itAll-Pro first team100Hit100 − 100 naive = 0 × 1 difficulty = 0 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- yes
- naive:
- he made it the year before, so the naive pick said yes
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Derek Stingley Jr.
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Devin Lloyd to make First-Team All-Pro
“My other all pro linebacker, I'm gonna be a homer. Don't care. It's Devin Lloyd.”
Did not make itAll-Pro first team0Miss0 − 100 naive = −100 × 1 difficulty = −100 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- no
- naive:
- he did not make it the year before, so the naive pick said no
- skill:
- −100
- player:
- Devin Lloyd
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Jeffery Simmons to make First-Team All-Pro
“The obvious one is Jeffrey Simmons for the Tennessee titans.”
Made itAll-Pro first team100Hit100 − 0 naive = 100 × 1 difficulty = +100 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- yes
- naive:
- he did not make it the year before, so the naive pick said no
- skill:
- 100
- player:
- Jeffery Simmons
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Joe Thuney to make First-Team All-Pro
“Yeah. What would Tooney instead of Quentin Nelson?... I think he gets to nod over Nelson for me.”
Made itAll-Pro first team100Hit100 − 100 naive = 0 × 1 difficulty = 0 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- yes
- naive:
- he made it the year before, so the naive pick said yes
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Joe Thuney
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Garett Bolles to make First-Team All-Pro
“Yeah. I mean, at left tackle, it's been it was really tight this year between Garrett Bowles, Tristan Wirth... I'm glad that he's getting the recognition that he deserves”
Made itAll-Pro first team100Hit100 − 0 naive = 100 × 1 difficulty = +100 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- yes
- naive:
- he did not make it the year before, so the naive pick said no
- skill:
- 100
- player:
- Garett Bolles
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Will Anderson Jr. to make First-Team All-Pro
“But my second all pro edge is Will Anderson junior.”
Made itAll-Pro first team100Hit100 − 0 naive = 100 × 1 difficulty = +100 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- yes
- naive:
- he did not make it the year before, so the naive pick said no
- skill:
- 100
- player:
- Will Anderson Jr.
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Aaron Brewer to make First-Team All-Pro
“Aaron Brewer. Dolphin center. For my money, Aaron Brewer is the protector of the year.”
Did not make itAll-Pro first team0Miss0 − 100 naive = −100 × 1 difficulty = −100 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- no
- naive:
- he did not make it the year before, so the naive pick said no
- skill:
- −100
- player:
- Aaron Brewer
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- Made itAll-Pro first team100Hit
100 − 100 naive = 0 × 1 difficulty = 0 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- yes
- naive:
- he made it the year before, so the naive pick said yes
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Quinn Meinerz
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Puka Nacua to make First-Team All-Pro
“We have JSN and Puka Nakula. I think those two, you don't even need to debate it.”
Made itAll-Pro first team100Hit100 − 0 naive = 100 × 1 difficulty = +100 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- yes
- naive:
- he did not make it the year before, so the naive pick said no
- skill:
- 100
- player:
- Puka Nacua
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
George Pickens to make First-Team All-Pro
“I have George Pickens, baby. First team all pro George Pickens.”
Did not make itAll-Pro first team0Miss0 − 100 naive = −100 × 1 difficulty = −100 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- no
- naive:
- he did not make it the year before, so the naive pick said no
- skill:
- −100
- player:
- George Pickens
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Talanoa Hufanga to make First-Team All-Pro
“I went with Tylenol Hufanga as my second all pro safety.”
Did not make itAll-Pro first team0Miss0 − 100 naive = −100 × 1 difficulty = −100 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- made:
- no
- naive:
- he did not make it the year before, so the naive pick said no
- skill:
- −100
- player:
- Talanoa Hufanga
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- selection:
- all_pro_first_team
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Positional Finishes1 close callShow ▸Hide ▾
Bijan Robinson to finish top 1 at his position, by rushing yards
“But there is a really strong case, and I sort of believe that Bijan Robinson is the best running back in the league.”
Finished #4called #1 · by rushing yards75Close75 − 91.67 naive = −16.67 × 1 difficulty = −16.67 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- skill:
- −16.67
- player:
- Bijan Robinson
- season:
- 2025
- zero credit this far off:
- 12
- accuracy:
- 75
- baseline:
- 91.67
- position:
- RB
- ranked by:
- rushing yards
- difficulty:
- 1
- the naive guess:
- where he finished last season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- naive finish:
- 3
- actual finish:
- 4
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- predicted finish:
- 1
Game Outcome Picks2 missesShow ▸Hide ▾
Philadelphia Eagles to beat forty niners
“this is gonna be the ugliest game of all time. The Eagles are gonna win, like, some ten three stinker.”
0Miss0 − 0 naive = 0 × 1 difficulty = 0 skill
Closing line (Jan 11): Eagles by 6 · favorite pick, Eagles 70%.
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- won:
- SF
- score:
- 23-19
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- PHI
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- PHI
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Bills
“So I'm still I'm confident in the in the Jags win, but I'm also terrified within that confidence.”
0Miss0 − 0 naive = 0 × 1 difficulty = 0 skill
Closing line (Jan 11): Jaguars by 1.5 · a toss-up, Bills 47%, Jaguars 53%.
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- won:
- BUF
- score:
- 27-24
- skill:
- 0
- they picked:
- JAX
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 0
- the naive pick:
- JAX
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 0
Who this take is about
Trey McBride, Penei Sewell, Myles Garrett, Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Leonard Williams, Seattle Seahawks, Devon Witherspoon, Pat Surtain II, Denver Broncos, Drake Maye, New England Patriots, Jack Campbell, Detroit Lions, Kyle Hamilton, Derek Stingley Jr., Houston Texans, Devin Lloyd, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jeffery Simmons, Tennessee Titans, Joe Thuney, Chicago Bears, Garett Bolles, Will Anderson Jr., Aaron Brewer, Miami Dolphins, Quinn Meinerz, Puka Nacua, George Pickens, Dallas Cowboys, Talanoa Hufanga, Philadelphia Eagles
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