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
226–250 of 1,366
Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
6. Rams (2-2)
Denver Broncos to make the playoffs
6. Broncos (2-2)
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
4. Ravens (3-1) -- AFC North champion
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
They're obviously a good team. They'll obviously be in the playoffs.
Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs
Here’s the kicker, though: I think the Eagles will figure this out. ... I’d bet Philly still makes the playoffs.
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
Let's not be too dramatic — the Bills are far from terrible, and they'll be in the playoffs this year.
Las Vegas Raiders to make the playoffs
ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky called Las Vegas a “legit playoff team.”
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
This looks like a playoff team once again, but unless the same old issues get fixed, it won't be a Super Bowl team.
Atlanta Falcons to make the playoffs
If Stefanski can unlock him to go with what we have already seen from the trio of Penix, Robinson and London, this could be the year the Falcons finally end their (eight-year) postseason drought.
San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
At the minimum, they should reach the NFC Championship Game this season.
Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs
Minnesota Vikings: Real — Given the value of quarterbacks in this league, it says something when a team is winning without one. The win over the Bears was legit.
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
Buffalo Bills: Real — Steven Ruiz: Very real... this might be the best chance the Bills have at getting over the Super Bowl hump.
- PendingBen ArthurPlayoff Picks2026 season
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
Kansas City Chiefs: Real — ... the biggest reason why the Chiefs are a true Super Bowl contender
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Oct 1, 2026 San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
San Francisco 49ers: Real — ... San Francisco overwhelmed them in Australia to start the year and have proven over the years they can keep it going, despite injuries.
Houston Texans to make the playoffs
Still, there is room to believe they will reverse their fortunes and get back on the road to the playoffs. Here is why coach DeMeco Ryans can make his fourth divisional round appearance in as many years to open his career.
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
So I respect both teams. I predicted both teams to make the playoffs.
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
So I respect both teams. I predicted both teams to make the playoffs.
- PendingStephen OhPlayoff Picks2026 season
Chicago Bears to make the playoffs
7. Bears (2-1)
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Oct 1, 2026 - PendingStephen OhPlayoff Picks2026 season
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
3. Ravens (2-1) -- AFC North champion
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Oct 1, 2026 - PendingStephen OhPlayoff Picks2026 season
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
6. Bengals (2-1)
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Oct 1, 2026 - PendingStephen OhPlayoff Picks2026 season
Carolina Panthers to make the playoffs
4. Panthers (1-2) -- NFC South champion
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Oct 1, 2026 - PendingStephen OhPlayoff Picks2026 season
San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
5. 49ers (3-0)
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Oct 1, 2026 - PendingStephen OhPlayoff Picks2026 season
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
2. Seahawks (2-1) -- NFC West champion
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Oct 1, 2026 - PendingStephen OhPlayoff Picks2026 season
Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs
NFC 1. Vikings (3-0) -- NFC North champion
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Oct 1, 2026 - PendingStephen OhPlayoff Picks2026 season
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
here's what the playoff field looks like according to Oh's projections: AFC 1. Chiefs (3-0)
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Oct 1, 2026
By topic
NFL — playoff picks (478 graded)
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