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
351–375 of 1,366
Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
I'm gonna hang my hat on that one, man, because I just look at how talented they are and cannot believe that team does not put enough wins together to make the playoffs.
Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs
The Eagles are going 12-5 and will reach the NFC Championship Game.
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
And I have them in the AFC championship game against the Bills.
Detroit Lions to make the playoffs
Eagles, Lions, Saints, and Rams win the division.
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
So my playoff picture, Bills, Ravens, Texans, Chargers, Patriots, Bengals, Broncos
New Orleans Saints to make the playoffs
Eagles, Lions, Saints, and Rams win the division.
Chicago Bears to make the playoffs
I'm going to lean the Bears... I just think Ben Johnson's too good.
Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs
I think right now the most likely outcome for the season is if you had the if I had to pin down one, you know, playoff finish, I'd say they lose in the divisional round
- PendingSteve YoungPlayoff Picks2026 season
San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
anyone who sleeps on the venners is an idiot... they're gonna be in the mix. They're gonna be there at the end of the year... there's gonna be a playoff game or two, and that's where it all happens.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 11, 2026 Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
The Rams are a team built for December and January, and are expected to make the playoffs.
New Orleans Saints to make the playoffs
I still think this can be a playoff team, but I still think that this is a team that struggles coming out of the gate... probably start the season off o and two... kind of paved the way to the playoffs after that
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
Jacksonville Jaguars, they'll sneak in there.
Tennessee Titans to make the playoffs
The AFC South is probably gonna get it this year... And then the AFC South this year, four.
Houston Texans to make the playoffs
The AFC South is probably gonna get it this year... And then the AFC South this year, four.
Indianapolis Colts to make the playoffs
The AFC South is probably gonna get it this year... And then the AFC South this year, four.
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
The AFC South is probably gonna get it this year... And then the AFC South this year, four.
Houston Texans to make the playoffs
So my playoff picture, Bills, Ravens, Texans, Chargers, Patriots, Bengals, Broncos
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
Seahawks, Bears are great wildcard teams.
Denver Broncos to make the playoffs
So my playoff picture, Bills, Ravens, Texans, Chargers, Patriots, Bengals, Broncos
New Orleans Saints to make the playoffs
Saints are a new playoff team.
Detroit Lions to make the playoffs
And Lions are a new playoff team.
New York Giants to make the playoffs
The Giants are a good wildcard team... Giants are a new playoff team, obviously.
Chicago Bears to make the playoffs
Seahawks, Bears are great wildcard teams.
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
I do see them as a wildcard team.
Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs
So my playoff picture, Bills, Ravens, Texans, Chargers, Patriots, Bengals, Broncos
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NFL — playoff picks (478 graded)
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