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
- Average accuracy
- 27.4
- Pundits
- 136
33% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
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
- 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
- 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
126–150 of 1,058
Houston Texans to win the division
I have the Bills, the Ravens, the Texans, and the Chiefs winning their division.
Philadelphia Eagles to win the division
I have the Eagles who won it last year, the Lions who came in last last year technically, the Bucs who should have won it but didn't, and the Seahawks repeating as division champions.
Buffalo Bills to win the division
I have the Bills, the Ravens, the Texans, and the Chiefs winning their division.
Seattle Seahawks to win the division
And then in the NFC West, another 35%. And that is Seattle. ... I think Seattle has earned favorite status
Kansas City Chiefs to win the division
I like Kansas City. They are the favorite to win the division
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the division
something about this Bucks team and the way they rally around Baker Mayfield makes me feel like they're going to do the same and... carry them to victory in this division
Cincinnati Bengals to win the division
So I I picked the Bengals to win the division just because I've been high on the Bengals.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the division
And I've got the Bucks winning the division.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the division
Somehow the Bucks winning the division, Saints second.
Buffalo Bills to win the division
I like Buffalo more than most, largest favorites to win their division.
Buffalo Bills to win the division
I feel good about them taking the AFC East back.
New Orleans Saints to win the division
With one of the easiest paths in the league, New Orleans can be one of the surprise teams of 2026.
Cincinnati Bengals to win the division
Cincinnati has one of the league's top offenses and a defense that was significantly upgraded this offseason.
Chicago Bears to win the division
There are questions on defense, especially after losing Coby Bryant to injury, but it's hard to bet against Johnson in Year 2.
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.
Detroit Lions to win the division
With a high-flying offense, I think the Lions have enough firepower to take the NFC North.
Denver Broncos to win the division
Denver may have the best defense in the NFL and Jaylen Waddle was the missing piece on offense.
New England Patriots to win the division
It'll be neck-and-neck with Buffalo, but the value is on the Patriots repeating as division champs.
New Orleans Saints to win the division
I like the Saints because of their strong finish last season and the youth movement Kellen Moore is overseeing.
Seattle Seahawks to win the division
Seattle and San Francisco are also good bets, but I chose Seattle because they are the defending Super Bowl champions.
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.
Philadelphia Eagles to win the division
Philadelphia Eagles (+122) ... DeArdo: "Starting with the 2021 season, Philadelphia has alternated between first-round playoff losses and Super Bowl appearances."
Seattle Seahawks to win the division
I'll take the value and quiet confidence of Seattle to win the NFC West.
Houston Texans to win the division
Houston is the NFL's only team to win a playoff game each of the past three years. The Texans should be even better this season
Denver Broncos to win the division
I've got the Broncos winning one of the NFL's toughest divisions.
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NFL — division winners (366 graded)
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