Playoff 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
- 1,366
- Graded
- 478
- Average accuracy
- 60.0
- Pundits
- 144
35% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
478 / 1,366
graded
888 still pending
By season
- 202028 of 28 graded
- 20212 of 2 graded
- 20223 of 3 graded
- 202314 of 14 graded
- 202443 of 43 graded
- 2025388 of 388 graded
- 20260 of 888 graded
Who is good at playoff picks
- Matt Hasselbeck100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Damonza Byrd100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Cynthia Frelund100 accuracy · 1 graded+122.0
- Dwaine Board100 accuracy · 1 graded+100.0
- Jason McIntyre67 accuracy · 6 graded+66.7
- Brandon Anderson71 accuracy · 14 graded+57.1
- LaVar Arrington67 accuracy · 6 graded+33.3
- Jamie Erdahl58 accuracy · 13 graded+30.7
- Manti Te'o60 accuracy · 17 graded+30.6
- Chris Brockman69 accuracy · 41 graded+29.3
- Marcus Mosher85 accuracy · 17 graded+16.9
- Jonas Knox67 accuracy · 7 graded+16.7
- Kyle Brandt78 accuracy · 27 graded+15.2
- Rich Eisen62 accuracy · 77 graded+4.3
- Colin Cowherd34 accuracy · 68 graded+0.4
- Chad Millman57 accuracy · 14 graded+0.0
- John Middlekauff58 accuracy · 8 graded+0.0
- Richard Sherman25 accuracy · 3 graded+0.0
- Colleen Wolfe0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Bucky Brooks100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Brandon Graham100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Danny Parkins100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Patrick Claybon100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Keith Sanchez100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Chad Ochocinco Johnson0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Craig Stout0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Dan "Buzz" Wilson100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Gregg Rosenthal57 accuracy · 8 graded-3.1
- Nick Wright43 accuracy · 31 graded-4.7
- Simon Hunter57 accuracy · 14 graded-14.3
- Brady Quinn58 accuracy · 27 graded-17.1
- Ryan Reynolds50 accuracy · 14 graded-28.6
- Dan Pizzuta36 accuracy · 15 graded-57.1
- Dan Patrick0 accuracy · 2 graded-100.0
- Jourdan Rodrigue50 accuracy · 2 graded-100.0
- Eric Mangini0 accuracy · 1 graded-100.0
- Ross Jackson0 accuracy · 1 graded-100.0
- Isaiah Stanback0 accuracy · 2 graded-178.0
- The Miz0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Kurt Warner0 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
- Locked On 49ers (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- What's Wright? with Nick Wright (podcast)55.9 · 30 graded
- Overreaction Monday (podcast)68.4 · 87 graded
- The Draft Network54.8 · 17 graded
- Around the NFL (podcast)63.9 · 15 graded
- The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast)42.8 · 123 graded
- The 33rd Team83.3 · 32 graded
- 3 and Out with John Middlekauff (podcast)66.7 · 4 graded
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)25.0 · 3 graded
- Nightcap (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
- KC Sports Network (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
- SportsRadio 94WIP Weekends (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- Move the Sticks (podcast)71.1 · 71 graded
- 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe (podcast)64.1 · 40 graded
- The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)43.2 · 33 graded
- Sharp Football Analysis35.7 · 15 graded
- The Dan Patrick Show (podcast)0.0 · 2 graded
- The Colin Cowherd Podcast (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
- Locked On Saints (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
Every playoff picks take
1–25 of 1,366
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
Chiefs are still gonna make the playoffs.
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
we know the top six teams like the Bills, the Broncos, the Jags, the Steelers or the Bengals, the Chiefs. Those six are going to the playoffs.
Denver Broncos to make the playoffs
we know the top six teams like the Bills, the Broncos, the Jags, the Steelers or the Bengals, the Chiefs. Those six are going to the playoffs.
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
we know the top six teams like the Bills, the Broncos, the Jags, the Steelers or the Bengals, the Chiefs. Those six are going to the playoffs.
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
we know the top six teams like the Bills, the Broncos, the Jags, the Steelers or the Bengals, the Chiefs. Those six are going to the playoffs.
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
Since then, the Bengals haven’t made the postseason but look to be returning
Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
I'm higher on the Rams than you. I think the Rams are gonna be a playoff team.
Houston Texans to make the playoffs
I I would not be shocked if they can get to eleven and six and into the playoffs.
New York Giants to make the playoffs
Harbaugh needed to call all the important people because the Giants as constructed are merely a one-and-done team, and now it's not a certainty they run away with the division. ... These Giants are pretenders
Denver Broncos to make the playoffs
I would say the top six spots in the AFC playoff picture are solidified, with the Bills, Broncos, Jaguars, Steelers, Chiefs, and Bengals occupying those spots
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
I would say the top six spots in the AFC playoff picture are solidified, with the Bills, Broncos, Jaguars, Steelers, Chiefs, and Bengals occupying those spots
Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs
I would say the top six spots in the AFC playoff picture are solidified, with the Bills, Broncos, Jaguars, Steelers, Chiefs, and Bengals occupying those spots
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
I would say the top six spots in the AFC playoff picture are solidified, with the Bills, Broncos, Jaguars, Steelers, Chiefs, and Bengals occupying those spots
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
I would say the top six spots in the AFC playoff picture are solidified, with the Bills, Broncos, Jaguars, Steelers, Chiefs, and Bengals occupying those spots
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
I would say the top six spots in the AFC playoff picture are solidified, with the Bills, Broncos, Jaguars, Steelers, Chiefs, and Bengals occupying those spots
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
AFC wild cards: Steelers (15 votes), Patriots (11), Chiefs (8)
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
AFC wild cards: Steelers (15 votes), Patriots (11), Chiefs (8)
Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs
AFC wild cards: Steelers (15 votes), Patriots (11), Chiefs (8), Broncos (6), Texans (5)
Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs
NFC wild cards: Lions (11 votes), Packers (11), Vikings (8)
Detroit Lions to make the playoffs
NFC wild cards: Lions (11 votes), Packers (11), Vikings (8), Seahawks (7), Bears (6), Rams (2)
Green Bay Packers to make the playoffs
NFC wild cards: Lions (11 votes), Packers (11), Vikings (8)
- PendingStephen OhPlayoff Picks2026 season
Green Bay Packers to make the playoffs
7. Packers (6-3) ... our model projects ALL FOUR NFC North teams to make the playoffs
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Nov 12, 2026 - PendingStephen OhPlayoff Picks2026 season
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
7. Patriots (5-4) ... We have the Patriots projected to get the spot right now
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Nov 12, 2026 - PendingStephen OhPlayoff Picks2026 season
Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs
6. Steelers (6-2)
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Nov 12, 2026 - PendingStephen OhPlayoff Picks2026 season
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
5. Chiefs (6-2)
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Nov 12, 2026
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NFL — playoff picks (478 graded)
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