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
- 1,181
- Graded
- 486
- Average accuracy
- 59.5
- Pundits
- 119
41% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
486 / 1,181
graded
695 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 695 graded
Who is good at playoff picks
- Damonza Byrd100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Matt Hasselbeck100 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
- Patrick Claybon100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Keith Sanchez100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Brandon Graham100 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
- Bucky Brooks100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Danny Parkins100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Gregg Rosenthal57 accuracy · 8 graded-3.1
- Nick Wright41 accuracy · 39 graded-9.1
- 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
- Jourdan Rodrigue50 accuracy · 2 graded-100.0
- Dan Patrick0 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
- Kurt Warner0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- The Miz0 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
- 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)45.8 · 168 graded
- The 33rd Team83.3 · 32 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
451–475 of 1,181
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
I agree with you the Bills are gonna win the division.
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
I have the New England Patriots... with a playoff stamp
Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs
They win and they go thirteen and four, and they're the only NFC's playoff team.
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
if Joe Burrow is healthy for 17 games, I believe they will make the playoffs and they will be dangerous
- PendingHowie LongPlayoff Picks2026 season
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
I think the coach is too good. I think the quarterback is too good... I think New England will be right there
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 31, 2026 Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs
coming in at number two, they're gonna be in the playoffs. They're very good. It's the Dallas Cowboys.
Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs
So I but I do think the Cowboys come out on top.
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
Number two, making the playoffs, the New England Patriots.
Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs
At number two... They still will make the playoffs... I don't think there's a three peat.
Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs
Play off bound. Taking that NFC East crown.
- PendingDouglas ClawsonPlayoff Picks2026 season
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
The Patriots will be the first team in NFL history to make the playoffs after an 0-5 start.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 31, 2026 San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
Denver plays six straight games against teams expected to make the playoffs this year: the Chiefs, Jaguars, Rams, 49ers, Chargers, and Seahawks.
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
Denver plays six straight games against teams expected to make the playoffs this year: the Chiefs, Jaguars, Rams, 49ers, Chargers, and Seahawks.
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
Denver plays six straight games against teams expected to make the playoffs this year: the Chiefs, Jaguars, Rams, 49ers, Chargers, and Seahawks.
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
Denver plays six straight games against teams expected to make the playoffs this year: the Chiefs, Jaguars, Rams, 49ers, Chargers, and Seahawks.
Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
Denver plays six straight games against teams expected to make the playoffs this year: the Chiefs, Jaguars, Rams, 49ers, Chargers, and Seahawks.
Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs
Denver plays six straight games against teams expected to make the playoffs this year: the Chiefs, Jaguars, Rams, 49ers, Chargers, and Seahawks.
New York Giants to make the playoffs
I think if Jackson Dart can stay out of the blue tent, I think it's a playoff team.
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
I'll give Kansas City credit, I think they get back to the playoffs.
Houston Texans to make the playoffs
Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, CJ Stroud, Justin Herbert, Drake May, Joe Burrow, and Mahomes make the playoffs.
New Orleans Saints to make the playoffs
the Saints are going to be and the Lions are going to be new playoff teams and the Giants
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, CJ Stroud, Justin Herbert, Drake May, Joe Burrow, and Mahomes make the playoffs.
Detroit Lions to make the playoffs
the Saints are going to be and the Lions are going to be new playoff teams and the Giants
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
Cincinnati, I have as a new playoff team ... Patriots, Bengals, Chiefs as wildcard.
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
Baltimore, by the way, is going to be a new playoff team, too.
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NFL — playoff picks (504 graded)
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