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
- 1,158
- Graded
- 349
- Average accuracy
- 27.5
- Pundits
- 164
30% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
349 / 1,158
graded
809 still pending
By season
- 202016 of 16 graded
- 20212 of 2 graded
- 20222 of 2 graded
- 20238 of 8 graded
- 202418 of 18 graded
- 2025303 of 303 graded
- 20260 of 809 graded
Who is good at division winners
- Brandon Anderson100 accuracy · 2 graded+200.0
- Damonza Byrd100 accuracy · 1 graded+178.0
- Rashad Jennings100 accuracy · 1 graded+156.0
- Matt Hasselbeck70 accuracy · 6 graded+140.0
- Jamie Erdahl63 accuracy · 14 graded+108.9
- Kyle Brandt63 accuracy · 20 graded+102.0
- Manti Te'o48 accuracy · 15 graded+81.4
- Jason McIntyre42 accuracy · 10 graded+75.0
- John Middlekauff20 accuracy · 8 graded+40.0
- Chris Brockman39 accuracy · 32 graded+36.6
- Richard Sherman33 accuracy · 6 graded+33.3
- Brady Quinn25 accuracy · 8 graded+25.0
- Rich Eisen30 accuracy · 45 graded+16.0
- LaVar Arrington13 accuracy · 16 graded+0.0
- Jonas Knox13 accuracy · 16 graded+0.0
- Ryan Reynolds50 accuracy · 8 graded+0.0
- Dan Pizzuta38 accuracy · 8 graded+0.0
- Simon Hunter0 accuracy · 4 graded+0.0
- Cynthia Frelund0 accuracy · 3 graded+0.0
- Aaron Schatz33 accuracy · 3 graded+0.0
- Gregg Rosenthal0 accuracy · 3 graded+0.0
- Mitchell Eisenstein0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Chad Millman0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Danny Parkins0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Andrew Whitworth0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Jason Cabinda0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Shannon Sharpe0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Nick Shook0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Isaiah Stanback0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Tom Pelissero0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- West Wilson0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Chosen Anderson0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Brandon Graham0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Daniel DiBerardinis0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Colin Cowherd6 accuracy · 53 graded-3.1
- Marcus Mosher60 accuracy · 10 graded-13.5
- TJ Jefferson0 accuracy · 7 graded-28.6
- Nick Wright17 accuracy · 12 graded-60.6
- Seth Rollins0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Grant Reiter0 accuracy · 1 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
- Nightcap (podcast)50.0 · 2 graded
- Move the Sticks (podcast)32.1 · 64 graded
- The Colin Cowherd Podcast (podcast)25.0 · 5 graded
- Overreaction Monday (podcast)42.6 · 53 graded
- The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast)14.8 · 76 graded
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)16.7 · 8 graded
- The Draft Network25.0 · 9 graded
- The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)23.7 · 34 graded
- 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe (podcast)15.3 · 40 graded
- What's Wright? with Nick Wright (podcast)40.0 · 11 graded
- Sharp Football Analysis37.5 · 8 graded
- 3 and Out with John Middlekauff (podcast)0.0 · 6 graded
- First Things First (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
- Fox Sports Radio (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
- Around the NFL (podcast)2.8 · 10 graded
- The 33rd Team46.7 · 21 graded
Every division winners take
351–375 of 1,158
Baltimore Ravens to win the division
This division feels like it's going to come down to the Bengals or Ravens, so I flipped a coin. Baltimore wins.
Denver Broncos to win the division
I see a Broncos' repeat coming.
Dallas Cowboys to win the division
The Cowboys have one of the best offenses in the NFL and if their defense can take just a small step forward, they could be a huge threat to win not only the division
Los Angeles Rams to win the division
Los Angeles Rams (-105) ... Podell: "It's rare that "dream teams" actually pan out in the NFL, but the Rams were already the NFL's No. 1 scoring offense in 2025."
Los Angeles Chargers to win the division
Herbert, running back Omarion Hampton and Los Angeles' stout defense power the Bolts to their first AFC West crown since 2009.
Houston Texans to win the division
As long as C.J. Stroud isn't historically awful like he was last postseason, the Texans should be one of the best teams in football.
Dallas Cowboys to win the division
Dallas wins the NFC East for the first time since 2023.
Cincinnati Bengals to win the division
Cincinnati Bengals (+164) Podell: "Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins have always been able to light up a scoreboard, but now they finally have a defense that can make those points matter."
Green Bay Packers to win the division
Love with a consistent group of pass catchers, plus the Micah Parsons-led defense, will be enough to win the NFC North.
New England Patriots to win the division
New England maintains their slight edge over Buffalo.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the division
the Buccaneers have the most talented roster top to bottom. They return to their perch atop the division in 2026.
Dallas Cowboys to win the division
Yep, I'm drinking the Cowboys Kool-Aid this year.
Chicago Bears to win the division
Getting three-to-one on the Bears to win the division feels like good value compared to the odds offered for the Lions or Packers.
Baltimore Ravens to win the division
Combine those two things, and you have the recipe for a division winner.
Seattle Seahawks to win the division
I think the Rams will probably win the division, but getting this price on the Seahawks compared with having to lay the juice for the Rams feels wrong. This is the better bet.
Denver Broncos to win the division
I think this is the best roster in the division, so getting plus money feels good here.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the division
I don't think any of these teams are very good, so I'm just going with the one I think is the least bad.
Buffalo Bills to win the division
I feel good about them taking the AFC East back.
Houston Texans to win the division
The odds aren't the best for the Texans here, but that's because they're pretty clearly the best team in the division.
Dallas Cowboys to win the division
The offense will score a ton with Dak Prescott. But it's the defense that will get them the division title.
Buffalo Bills to win the division
Buffalo Bills (-136) ... Prisco: "They will give this team back to Josh Allen. The aggression will be back."
Denver Broncos to win the division
The defense will again push them to win the division.
Jacksonville Jaguars to win the division
Jacksonville Jaguars (+245) Prisco: "They will be better than a year ago, and they have the best QB in the division."
Los Angeles Rams to win the division
Los Angeles Rams (-105) Prisco: "Dream team. Dream team. The talent is there, but it won't be easy in that brutal division."
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the division
The rest of the division isn't good and Baker Mayfield will be playing with a chip on his shoulder.
By topic
NFL — division winners (349 graded)
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