Award Picks
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
- 820
- Graded
- 328
- Average accuracy
- 23.2
- Pundits
- 178
40% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
328 / 820
graded
492 still pending
By season
- 20217 of 7 graded
- 2022103 of 103 graded
- 20231 of 1 graded
- 202439 of 50 graded
- 2025178 of 196 graded
- 20260 of 463 graded
Who is good at award picks
- Joe Haden100 accuracy · 2 graded+125.0
- Shannon Sharpe100 accuracy · 2 graded+125.0
- Brady Quinn100 accuracy · 1 graded+111.0
- Chad Ochocinco Johnson100 accuracy · 1 graded+111.0
- Jonas Knox100 accuracy · 1 graded+111.0
- Damien Woody100 accuracy · 1 graded+106.0
- Brandon Carney100 accuracy · 6 graded+100.0
- Brandon Anderson50 accuracy · 2 graded+100.0
- Seton O'Connor100 accuracy · 1 graded+100.0
- Connor "Boston Connor" Campbell100 accuracy · 1 graded+100.0
- Bucky Brooks100 accuracy · 1 graded+100.0
- Andrew Erickson100 accuracy · 1 graded+100.0
- Pat McAfee100 accuracy · 1 graded+100.0
- Brandon Sneide100 accuracy · 1 graded+100.0
- Peter Schrager100 accuracy · 1 graded+100.0
- Lance Zierlein100 accuracy · 1 graded+100.0
- Paul Pabst100 accuracy · 1 graded+100.0
- Bobby Bones100 accuracy · 1 graded+100.0
- Dan Pizzuta50 accuracy · 2 graded+89.0
- Charles Davis33 accuracy · 6 graded+66.7
- Greg Jennings33 accuracy · 6 graded+66.7
- Jason McIntyre67 accuracy · 6 graded+66.7
- The Miz33 accuracy · 3 graded+66.7
- Mitchell Eisenstein67 accuracy · 3 graded+66.7
- Tom Brady50 accuracy · 2 graded+50.0
- Colleen Wolfe50 accuracy · 2 graded+50.0
- Richard Sherman45 accuracy · 10 graded+45.2
- Rich Eisen34 accuracy · 26 graded+41.5
- Pat Gustavson40 accuracy · 5 graded+40.0
- Gregg Rosenthal39 accuracy · 18 graded+38.9
- Wade Phillips17 accuracy · 6 graded+33.3
- Dirk Koetter17 accuracy · 6 graded+33.3
- Marty Mornhinweg17 accuracy · 6 graded+33.3
- Colin Cowherd33 accuracy · 3 graded+33.3
- Nick Wright29 accuracy · 9 graded+33.3
- Jourdan Rodrigue22 accuracy · 17 graded+22.2
- Dave Wannstedt7 accuracy · 8 graded+14.3
- Chris Brockman11 accuracy · 15 graded+10.7
- Manti Te'o0 accuracy · 10 graded+0.0
- Kyle Brandt0 accuracy · 9 graded+0.0
- Jamie Erdahl0 accuracy · 9 graded+0.0
- Rich Gannon0 accuracy · 6 graded+0.0
- Mike Tannenbaum0 accuracy · 6 graded+0.0
- Robert Smith0 accuracy · 6 graded+0.0
- Ronde Barber0 accuracy · 6 graded+0.0
- Joe Thomas0 accuracy · 6 graded+0.0
- Marvin Lewis0 accuracy · 6 graded+0.0
- Matt Cassel0 accuracy · 6 graded+0.0
- Mike Martz0 accuracy · 6 graded+0.0
- Chuck Pagano0 accuracy · 6 graded+0.0
- Chris Long0 accuracy · 6 graded+0.0
- Mike Zimmer0 accuracy · 5 graded+0.0
- John Middlekauff0 accuracy · 3 graded+0.0
- Eric Mangini0 accuracy · 3 graded+0.0
- Dan Patrick0 accuracy · 3 graded+0.0
- Chris Broussard0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Willie Colon0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Justin Penik0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- TJ Jefferson0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Kurt Warner0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Nick Wesseling0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Todd Fritz0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Marvin Prince0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Tom Pelissero0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Matt Ioannidis0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Seth Rollins0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Brandon Graham0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Ryan Reynolds0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Danny Parkins0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Cam Jordan0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Tony Dungy0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Jack McKessy0 accuracy · 7 graded-14.3
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)100.0 · 3 graded
- Deebo & Joe (podcast)100.0 · 2 graded
- The Pat McAfee Show (podcast)100.0 · 3 graded
- John and Lance — ESPN Houston (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- Locked On Packers (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- Bran Coverage with BenchwarmerBran (podcast)70.0 · 11 graded
- The 33rd Team35.9 · 104 graded
- The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast)51.7 · 15 graded
- The Dan Patrick Show (podcast)46.7 · 9 graded
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)47.6 · 13 graded
- Overreaction Monday (podcast)30.6 · 28 graded
- First Things First (podcast)33.3 · 9 graded
- What's Wright? with Nick Wright (podcast)25.0 · 6 graded
- The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)18.9 · 22 graded
- Move the Sticks (podcast)21.2 · 63 graded
- Around the NFL (podcast)12.5 · 24 graded
- 3 and Out with John Middlekauff (podcast)0.0 · 3 graded
- Sharp Football Analysis0.0 · 1 graded
- Pushing the Pile (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
- Fox Sports Radio (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
- The Draft Network0.0 · 7 graded
Every award picks take
1–25 of 820
Penei Sewell to win Protector of the Year
Of the 15 voters, 12 selected Lions tackle Penei Sewell as the top offensive lineman. Our Zach Pereles explained why he is the runaway favorite.
Will Anderson Jr. to win Defensive Player of the Year
After a runner-up finish last year, he's in strong position to earn his first Defensive Player of the Year, but he has some strong competition to hold off.
Arvell Reese to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
Defensive Rookie of the Year 1. Giants LB Arvell Reese (9 votes)
Patrick Mahomes to win Comeback Player of the Year
Comeback Player of the Year 1. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (9 votes)
Will Anderson Jr. to win Defensive Player of the Year
Defensive Player of the Year 1. Texans EDGE Will Anderson Jr. (6 votes)
Penei Sewell to win Protector of the Year
Protector of the Year 1. Lions T Penei Sewell (12 votes)
Luther Burden III to win Most Improved Player
Most Improved Player 1. Bears WR Luther Burden III (2 votes)
Denzel Boston to win Offensive Rookie of the Year
Offensive Rookie of the Year 1. Browns WR Denzel Boston (7 votes)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba to win Offensive Player of the Year
Offensive Player of the Year 1. Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (6 votes)
Joe Burrow to win MVP
MVP 1. Bengals QB Joe Burrow (11 votes)
Denzel Boston to win Offensive Rookie of the Year
Offensive Rookie of the Year 1. Browns WR Denzel Boston (7)
Joe Burrow to win MVP
MVP 1. Bengals QB Joe Burrow (11 votes)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba to win Offensive Player of the Year
Offensive Player of the Year 1. Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (6)
- PendingGordon McGuinnessAward Picks2026 season
Jaxon Smith-Njigba to win Offensive Player of the Year
PFF's current pick for Offensive Player of the Year, Smith-Njigba is surpassing what he accomplished in his award-winning 2025 season.
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSeattle Seahawks
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Nov 12, 2026 Joe Burrow to win MVP
I'll keep saying it, this may be Joe Burrow's year to win MVP.
Arvell Reese to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
The players tied for fifth include two of the three highest-graded linebackers in Miller and Warner, plus the 2025 and potentially 2026 Defensive Rookies of the Year.
Joe Burrow to win MVP
His 93.7 overall PFF grade and 92.5 PFF passing grade are easily the best among qualifiers, putting him in position to potentially take home his first career MVP award.
Arvell Reese to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
Defensive Rookie of the Year — Eva Geitheim: Arvell Reese, LB, Giants
Fred Warner to win Defensive Player of the Year
Defensive Player of the Year — Eva Geitheim: Fred Warner, LB, 49ers
Trent Williams to win Protector of the Year
Protector of the Year — Eva Geitheim: Trent Williams, OT, 49ers
Jaxon Smith-Njigba to win Offensive Player of the Year
Eva Geitheim: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seahawks ... he should not be counted out in the Offensive Player of the Year race.
Fred Warner to win Comeback Player of the Year
Comeback Player of the Year — Eva Geitheim: Fred Warner, LB, 49ers
Denzel Boston to win Offensive Rookie of the Year
Eva Geitheim: Denzel Boston, WR, Browns — I'm going to roll with my preseason pick for the award: Denzel Boston.
Joe Burrow to win MVP
Eva Geitheim: Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals — Joe Burrow was my preseason pick to win NFL MVP this year, and he is still my choice midway through the season.
Will Anderson Jr. to win Defensive Player of the Year
Defensive Player of the Year — Mike Kadlick: Will Anderson Jr., edge, Texans
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NFL — award picks (328 graded)
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