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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
1,166
Graded
486

42% settled

Average accuracy
59.5

out of 100

Pundits
118

have made one

How these calls land

Every graded call of this kind, bucketed by score.

Takes in each band

020406080
0 — dead wrongscore out of 100100 — nailed it
289 scored 80+197 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

486 / 1,166

graded

680 still pending

By season

  • 202028 of 28 graded
  • 20212 of 2 graded
  • 20223 of 3 graded
  • 202314 of 14 graded
  • 202443 of 43 graded
  • 2025396 of 396 graded
  • 20260 of 680 graded

Who is good at playoff picks

MissedTakes score for this kind of prediction only — accuracy measured against what a naive guess would have scored. Zero means no better than guessing.

provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.

By publisher

The same record pooled across everyone writing under one banner.

Every playoff picks take

251–275 of 1,166

  • PendingDanny ParkinsPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Denver Broncos to make the playoffs

    the final wildcard team in the AFC, the Denver Broncos... I still think the Broncos are enough to make it to the AFC playoffs, albeit as a wildcard team.

    Denver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs

    the top wildcard team is the Rams

    Los Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingJason McIntyrePlayoff Picks2026 season

    Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs

    Finally, Ravens' highest win total on the board... just buy Raven stock. All right, so those are the interior five in the bubble.

    Baltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks2026 season

    New England Patriots to make the playoffs

    The Super Bowl runner-ups aren't just going to disappear quietly into the night... They'll be six.

    New England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs

    I also think the Chargers, Richard, Make the wild card.

    Los Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Houston Texans to make the playoffs

    you've got the division winners as follows, the Bills, the Chiefs, the Ravens, and the Texans

    Houston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs

    you've got the division winners as follows, the Bills, the Chiefs, the Ravens, and the Texans

    Baltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs

    you've got the division winners as follows, the Bills, the Chiefs, the Ravens, and the Texans

    Kansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Denver Broncos to make the playoffs

    Obviously, Denver made the AFC Championship last year. I have to have them there... So we'll go Broncos.

    Denver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs

    Jacksonville for the sevens.

    Jacksonville Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs

    you've got the division winners as follows, the Bills, the Chiefs, the Ravens, and the Texans

    Buffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs

    I think they're going to be finishing a top three seed come playoff time.

    Cincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingMike MoraitisPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs

    a 10- or 11-win season is likely and will be good enough to get the Cowboys back to the playoffs

    Dallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs

    57% means it's minus one 30. I for Philly to make the playoffs. I love that.

    Philadelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Denver Broncos to make the playoffs

    Same thing with Denver, which is the next one that's trading at 57%... I think they're a buy at minus one 40

    Denver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs

    I think the Chiefs are a better than 2-1 favorite to make the playoffs

    Kansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingKevin WildesPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Houston Texans to make the playoffs

    the mighty Texans, who I have as actually the number one seed

    Houston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingKevin WildesPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs

    Vikings win the NFC North.

    Minnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs

    the Chiefs and the Ravens didn't make it last year

    Baltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingGreg JenningsPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs

    In the NFC, I got the Rams with the number one overall, the Dallas Cowboys.

    Los Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BroussardPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs

    the lions are in there, some new teams, the Chiefs, the Ravens

    Baltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingGreg JenningsPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Indianapolis Colts to make the playoffs

    We got a new team, obviously, in the Colts.

    Indianapolis Colts

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingGreg JenningsPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Green Bay Packers to make the playoffs

    I got the Packers. I'm the Sole Packer believer right here.

    Green Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs

    and the Seahawks return to the NFC championship game

    Seattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingGreg JenningsPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs

    You have the you have the Vikings getting in over the Bears and Eagles. I do.

    Minnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →

By sport

NFL — playoff picks (504 graded)

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