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
- 1,068
- Graded
- 351
- Average accuracy
- 27.4
- Pundits
- 137
33% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
351 / 1,068
graded
717 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 717 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
- Dan Pizzuta38 accuracy · 8 graded+0.0
- Ryan Reynolds50 accuracy · 8 graded+0.0
- Simon Hunter0 accuracy · 4 graded+0.0
- Cynthia Frelund0 accuracy · 3 graded+0.0
- Gregg Rosenthal0 accuracy · 3 graded+0.0
- Aaron Schatz33 accuracy · 3 graded+0.0
- Danny Parkins0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Chad Millman0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Mitchell Eisenstein0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- West Wilson0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Daniel DiBerardinis0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Andrew Whitworth0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Shannon Sharpe0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Isaiah Stanback0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Tom Pelissero0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Nick Shook0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Brandon Graham0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Jason Cabinda0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Chosen Anderson0 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 Wright13 accuracy · 14 graded-45.5
- 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 Draft Network25.0 · 9 graded
- The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast)16.6 · 103 graded
- The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)23.7 · 34 graded
- 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe (podcast)15.3 · 40 graded
- Sharp Football Analysis37.5 · 8 graded
- Fox Sports Radio (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
- First Things First (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
- Around the NFL (podcast)2.8 · 10 graded
- The 33rd Team46.7 · 21 graded
Every division winners take
451–475 of 1,068
- PendingDouglas ClawsonDivision Winners2026 season
Tennessee Titans to win the division
The Titans will go from worst-to-first in the AFC South
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 31, 2026 - PendingEphraim SalaamDivision Winners2026 season
Houston Texans to win the division
Who do you feel absolutely best about winning their division? Houston.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 31, 2026 Houston Texans to win the division
Last year, the Jags won the South. I'll take the Texans.
New Orleans Saints to win the division
The South went to the Panthers. I don't even know why that division still exists, but I'll take the Saints.
Buffalo Bills to win the division
To me, the Buffalo Bills are easily the class of the AFC East.
Detroit Lions to win the division
The North went to the Bears. Give me the Lions this year.
Buffalo Bills to win the division
Last year, the Patriots won the East. I'll take the bills.
Los Angeles Rams to win the division
And last year, the West went to the Seahawks. I'll take the Rams.
Baltimore Ravens to win the division
Last year, the Steelers won the North. I'll take the Ravens.
- PendingEphraim SalaamDivision Winners2026 season
Denver Broncos to win the division
You're going to say that the repeat champ is the Denver Broncos. Yep.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 31, 2026 Dallas Cowboys to win the division
The East in the NFC went to the Eagles. I'll take the Cowboys.
- PendingDaunte CulpepperDivision Winners2026 season
Minnesota Vikings to win the division
“If we stay healthy as a team, I like us to win a division and do some great things in the playoffs.”
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 29, 2026 New Orleans Saints to win the division
the second easiest schedule in football is the Saints... I like the top two teams.
Philadelphia Eagles to win the division
I'm still going with Philadelphia winning the NFC East.
Buffalo Bills to win the division
the bills are the largest favorite ... I'll take. Them to win the division.
Detroit Lions to win the division
I think the Lions have a combination of the best roster in division and the easiest schedule in the entire league this year.
Seattle Seahawks to win the division
a little surprise, I'll take Seattle to win over the Rams.
Los Angeles Chargers to win the division
I have the Chargers 11-6 with the worst offensive line in football ... I have them winning the division.
Houston Texans to win the division
So I have the Bills, Ravens, Texans, Chargers winning their division.
Baltimore Ravens to win the division
The AFC North ... I'm going to go with Baltimore just because a lot of changes, but they have the deepest roster.
Detroit Lions to win the division
Love the Lions. I think they win the division.
Baltimore Ravens to win the division
I'll go Ravens, Bengals, Steelers, Browns.
Houston Texans to win the division
If you think they're going in division, right, they'll have a home playoff game or a couple home playoff games.
- PendingDamon BruceDivision Winners2026 season
Los Angeles Rams to win the division
I am telling you, the winner of this game will win the NFC West.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 Philadelphia Eagles to win the division
Cowherd picked the Philadelphia Eagles to retain the division crown
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