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Division Winners

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
1,058
Graded
351

33% settled

Average accuracy
27.4

out of 100

Pundits
136

have made one

How these calls land

Every graded call of this kind, bucketed by score.

Takes in each band

020406080
0 — dead wrongscore out of 100100 — nailed it
96 scored 80+255 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

351 / 1,058

graded

707 still pending

By season

  • 202016 of 16 graded
  • 20212 of 2 graded
  • 20222 of 2 graded
  • 20238 of 8 graded
  • 202418 of 18 graded
  • 2025305 of 305 graded
  • 20260 of 707 graded

Who is good at division winners

MissedTakes score for this kind of prediction only — accuracy measured against what a naive guess would have scored. Zero means no better than guessing.

provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.

By publisher

The same record pooled across everyone writing under one banner.

Every division winners take

1–25 of 1,058

  • PendingChris BrockmanDivision Winners2026 season

    Minnesota Vikings to win the division

    The Vikings. Man, their defense is so good. It doesn't matter who plays quarterback, and they're the NFC North favorites.

    Minnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenDivision Winners2026 season

    Minnesota Vikings to win the division

    And in terms of winning the division and and making the playoffs, and that they're the NFC North favorites there, it's tough to argue that

    Minnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris LongDivision Winners2026 season

    Detroit Lions to win the division

    their window is certainly not as open as it was... but I still think they can win the North.

    Detroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 25, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris LongDivision Winners2026 season

    Minnesota Vikings to win the division

    I've been bullish on the Vikings. Took them to finish second in North. I still think that that, fuck, they could win the North.

    Minnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 25, 2026the article →
  • PendingSam MonsonDivision Winners2026 season

    New Orleans Saints to win the division

    they were one of the teams I picked that could go worse to first this year. Right? ... but I think the Saints are one of them.

    New Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn BreechDivision Winners2026 season

    Philadelphia Eagles to win the division

    3. Eagles (1-1) -- NFC East champion

    Philadelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 23, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn BreechDivision Winners2026 season

    Carolina Panthers to win the division

    The biggest change from last week is that the Panthers are now projected to win the NFC South.

    Carolina Panthers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 23, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn BreechDivision Winners2026 season

    Baltimore Ravens to win the division

    3. Ravens (1-1) -- AFC North champion

    Baltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 23, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn BreechDivision Winners2026 season

    Seattle Seahawks to win the division

    1. Seahawks (2-0) -- NFC West champion

    Seattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 23, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn BreechDivision Winners2026 season

    Kansas City Chiefs to win the division

    1. Chiefs (2-0) -- AFC West champion

    Kansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 23, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn BreechDivision Winners2026 season

    Houston Texans to win the division

    4. Texans (0-2) -- AFC South champion

    Houston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 23, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn BreechDivision Winners2026 season

    Buffalo Bills to win the division

    2. Bills (2-0) -- AFC East champion

    Buffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 23, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn BreechDivision Winners2026 season

    Detroit Lions to win the division

    2. Lions (1-1) -- NFC North champion

    Detroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 23, 2026the article →
  • PendingCarter BahnsDivision Winners2026 season

    New Orleans Saints to win the division

    The schedule ahead is favorable, and if the Saints take advantage, the division should be theirs to lose.

    New Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 23, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdDivision Winners2026 season

    New Orleans Saints to win the division

    They have a real roster. We picked them to win their division.

    New Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 22, 2026the article →
  • PendingGreg AumanDivision Winners2026 season

    Cincinnati Bengals to win the division

    Cincinnati is 2-0 and sits pretty atop the AFC North, a position it might just keep the entire season.

    Cincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 22, 2026the article →
  • PendingAndrew EricksonDivision Winners2026 season

    New Orleans Saints to win the division

    Time to buy on this team to win the division. All the Saints futures.

    New Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 22, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdDivision Winners2026 season

    Los Angeles Chargers to win the division

    I had them winning the division. I have not whiffed on any team more than your L.A. Chargers.

    Los Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 21, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenDivision Winners2026 season

    Cincinnati Bengals to win the division

    I did choose them to win the AFC North.

    Cincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 21, 2026the article →
  • PendingRalph VacchianoDivision Winners2026 season

    New Orleans Saints to win the division

    The Saints probably aren't a championship contender yet, but they're good enough to finish on top of the weak NFC South.

    New Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 21, 2026the article →
  • PendingGilberto ManzanoDivision Winners2026 season

    New Orleans Saints to win the division

    The Saints appear to be the best team in the NFC South with a red-hot Shough.

    New Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 21, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn MiddlekauffDivision Winners2026 season

    Dallas Cowboys to win the division

    And it makes me a little nervous as someone that has the Cowboys winning this division.

    Dallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 20, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdDivision Winners2026 season

    Baltimore Ravens to win the division

    I said all off season, the Ravens, I picked them to win their division.

    Baltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 19, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BroussardDivision Winners2026 season

    Detroit Lions to win the division

    Now I picked them to win the division. I still feel fine about that. I think they can win the division?

    Detroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 18, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightDivision Winners2026 season

    Buffalo Bills to win the division

    I have them going twelve and five winning the division

    Buffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 18, 2026the article →

By sport

NFL — division winners (366 graded)

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