Conference Champions
Scored under the published methodology, which sets out what counts as right, what a naive guess would have said, and why an earlier call is worth more than a late one.
- Takes logged
- 388
- Graded
- 187
- Average accuracy
- 25.1
- Pundits
- 104
48% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
187 / 388
graded
201 still pending
By season
- 20202 of 2 graded
- 20221 of 1 graded
- 20232 of 2 graded
- 202431 of 31 graded
- 2025151 of 151 graded
- 20260 of 201 graded
Who is good at conference champions
- Derek Murphy100 accuracy · 1 graded+100.0
- Connor "Boston Connor" Campbell100 accuracy · 1 graded+100.0
- Michael Irvin75 accuracy · 2 graded+79.5
- Manti Te'o38 accuracy · 6 graded+75.0
- Pat Gustavson75 accuracy · 4 graded+75.0
- Jamie Erdahl33 accuracy · 5 graded+66.7
- Brandon Carney63 accuracy · 3 graded+62.5
- Mitchell Eisenstein50 accuracy · 4 graded+50.0
- Albert Breer25 accuracy · 2 graded+50.0
- The Miz25 accuracy · 2 graded+50.0
- Champ Bailey50 accuracy · 1 graded+50.0
- AJ Hawk50 accuracy · 1 graded+50.0
- Damonza Byrd33 accuracy · 3 graded+33.3
- Richard Sherman56 accuracy · 7 graded+31.3
- Danny Parkins25 accuracy · 2 graded+26.5
- Nick Wright25 accuracy · 7 graded+25.0
- Mike Renner25 accuracy · 2 graded+25.0
- JP Acosta25 accuracy · 2 graded+25.0
- Colin Cowherd31 accuracy · 6 graded+11.1
- Cynthia Frelund42 accuracy · 5 graded+9.8
- Chris Brockman32 accuracy · 24 graded+1.0
- Larry Fitzgerald0 accuracy · 4 graded+0.0
- Chad Ochocinco Johnson0 accuracy · 3 graded+0.0
- Brandon Graham0 accuracy · 3 graded+0.0
- Shannon Sharpe0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Joe Banner0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Aaron Schatz0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Colleen Wolfe0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Steve Wyche0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Jourdan Rodrigue0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- TJ Jefferson0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Brady Quinn0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Kurt Warner0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Patrick Claybon0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Jonas Knox0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- LaVar Arrington0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Kyle Brandt0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Geoff Schwartz0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Dan Patrick0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Jason McIntyre0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Damien Woody100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Eric Mangini0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Greg Olsen0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Gregg Rosenthal25 accuracy · 10 graded-3.6
- Rich Eisen6 accuracy · 26 graded-8.3
- Dan Pizzuta50 accuracy · 3 graded-50.0
- Kayvon Thibodeaux25 accuracy · 2 graded-75.0
- Marcus Mosher50 accuracy · 2 graded-94.5
- Akbar Gbaja-Biamila0 accuracy · 2 graded-100.0
- Peter Schrager0 accuracy · 2 graded-100.0
- Cam Jordan0 accuracy · 1 graded-100.0
- Ryan Reynolds0 accuracy · 2 graded-200.0
provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.
By publisher
- The Pat McAfee Show (podcast)83.3 · 3 graded
- Locked On Rams (podcast)75.0 · 2 graded
- Bran Coverage with BenchwarmerBran (podcast)68.8 · 7 graded
- First Things First (podcast)50.0 · 2 graded
- Pushing the Pile (podcast)25.0 · 4 graded
- The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast)25.7 · 30 graded
- 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe (podcast)6.3 · 8 graded
- Move the Sticks (podcast)21.7 · 30 graded
- The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)15.0 · 34 graded
- Nightcap (podcast)0.0 · 5 graded
- The Dan Patrick Show (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
- Fox Sports Radio (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
- Overreaction Monday (podcast)27.2 · 32 graded
- Around the NFL (podcast)15.3 · 21 graded
- Sharp Football Analysis50.0 · 3 graded
- The 33rd Team33.3 · 4 graded
Every conference champions take
1–25 of 388
Dallas Cowboys to reach the Super Bowl
I told you guys couple weeks ago, it's cow it's cowboys versus Ravens in Super Bowl. What is it? 61?
Baltimore Ravens to reach the Super Bowl
it's cowboys versus Ravens in Super Bowl. What is it? 61?
Denver Broncos to reach the Super Bowl
They were my pick to go to the Super Bowl. Through two weeks, I'm not feeling as confident.
- PendingSteve PalazzoloConference Champions2026 season
Denver Broncos to reach the Super Bowl
Los Angeles Rams at the Denver Broncos ... this was my Super Bowl matchup
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 24, 2026 - PendingSteve PalazzoloConference Champions2026 season
Los Angeles Rams to reach the Super Bowl
we thought this could be a potential Super Bowl this was my Super Bowl matchup
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 24, 2026 Los Angeles Rams to reach the Super Bowl
this was my Super Bowl matchup is this your Super Bowl matchup? Yeah. ... I picked Denver to win.
Buffalo Bills to reach the Super Bowl
At this point, it would be hard to pick against the Bills in terms of which AFC team will represent the conference in the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs to reach the Super Bowl
AFC Championship: (1) Chiefs 26-23 over (2) Bills.
Seattle Seahawks to reach the Super Bowl
NFC Championship: (1) Seahawks 27-21 over (2) Lions.
Cincinnati Bengals to reach the Super Bowl
The defensive personnel changes are difference makers -- ones that can help the Bengals get back to the Super Bowl.
- PendingBen ArthurConference Champions2026 season
Buffalo Bills to reach the Super Bowl
This is the version of Allen that can get the Bills to the mountaintop. And with Brady bringing a fresh approach as head coach, plus the addition of wide receiver DJ Moore, Buffalo may finally have what it needs to reach the Super Bowl.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 22, 2026 - PendingMichael StrahanConference Champions2026 season
New York Giants to reach the Super Bowl
"Giants are going to the Super Bowl. Every Giants fan out there, it was good to watch because you saw a clear game plan," Strahan said on FOX NFL Sunday.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 21, 2026 Baltimore Ravens to reach the Super Bowl
I mean, they're a contender. I like, if they get to the Super Bowl, I won't be shocked or anything, but, no, I feel good about the Ravens.
Buffalo Bills to reach the Super Bowl
first and foremost, I feel real silly if I didn't pick that team to win the AFC.
Buffalo Bills to reach the Super Bowl
I chose the Buffalo Bills to win the American Football Conference this year and Josh Allen to be the MVP.
Buffalo Bills to reach the Super Bowl
the Bills (1-0) will be hosting the Lions (1-0) in a possible SUPER BOWL PREVIEW. Is it too early to say that? Probably, but I'm going to say it anyway.
Detroit Lions to reach the Super Bowl
the Bills (1-0) will be hosting the Lions (1-0) in a possible SUPER BOWL PREVIEW. Is it too early to say that? Probably, but I'm going to say it anyway.
Buffalo Bills to reach the Super Bowl
Outside of the Chiefs with a revived Mahomes and the Ravens with a reinvigorated Jackson alongside new coordinator Declan Doyle, the Bills have as great a shot as any to represent the AFC in Super Bowl LXI.
Baltimore Ravens to reach the Super Bowl
we get an absolute showdown in this game with Lamar Jackson facing Allen with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line ... according to our projection, the drought is finally going to end for Jackson
Seattle Seahawks to reach the Super Bowl
Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium (1) Seahawks vs. (1) Ravens
Baltimore Ravens to reach the Super Bowl
The Ravens are going to ride their high-flying offense all the way to the Super Bowl
San Francisco 49ers to reach the Super Bowl
What was supposed to be the third-best team in its own division has the makings of a squad that could get back to the Super Bowl for the third time under Kyle Shanahan.
Buffalo Bills to reach the Super Bowl
"I have Buffalo in the Super Bowl. So again, like the Bengals and the Giants, I have Buffalo in the Super Bowl."
Los Angeles Rams to reach the Super Bowl
they emerge from a tough AFC playoffs and knock off the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl
Denver Broncos to reach the Super Bowl
they emerge from a tough AFC playoffs and knock off the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl
By sport
NFL — conference champions (194 graded)
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