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
526–550 of 1,181
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
I think we both agree it's if they all stay healthy, they're going to get to the playoffs.
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
They missed the playoffs last year. If these young receivers are for real, though, I can't imagine Baltimore missing two years in a row.
New York Giants to make the playoffs
Early I have the Giants as a wild card team.
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
I think with that schedule and those offensive players, they probably are a playoff team.
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
I have them finishing second and a wild card team.
Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs
Cowherd projected a postseason run for Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert... "At least two playoff wins"
Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs
Cowboys To Win 11 Games? Why Dallas Is Poised To Make Playoffs In 2026 ... maybe they'll make the playoffs for the first time in three seasons.
Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs
I have Justin Herbert winning multiple playoff games... his best offensive coordinator at least two playoff wins
Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs
I have Justin Herbert winning multiple playoff games... This will be his best offensive line in my opinion, his best offensive coordinator, at least two playoff wins
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
I see something along the lines of 10-7 and a wild card spot, but the Bengals better win the opener
Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs
But if he can be average, the Vikings, who went 9-8 last year despite awful quarterback play, could get back to the postseason.
Houston Texans to make the playoffs
You know the Houston Texans are are gonna finish in the final four of the AFC again. They do it every year, three years in a row.
Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
the Rams look much tougher now because of Myles Garrett and other changes... If three NFC West teams look like locks to get in again
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
The Seahawks are defending champs... If three NFC West teams look like locks to get in again
San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
And the 49ers made offseason improvements, but also couldn't be expected to have as many injuries as last year when they made the playoffs despite bad health.
Chicago Bears to make the playoffs
6. Chicago Bears (10-7)
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
The Patriots win their final regular-season game to punch a ticket to the playoffs.
Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs
3. Dallas Cowboys (10-7)
Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
1. Los Angeles Rams (13-4)
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
6. Kansas City Chiefs (10-7)
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
2. Buffalo Bills (12-5)
Houston Texans to make the playoffs
1. Houston Texans (13-4)
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
The reigning Super Bowl champions should make it back to the playoffs with resurgent starter Sam Darnold at the helm.
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
3. Baltimore Ravens (12-5)
New Orleans Saints to make the playoffs
4. New Orleans Saints (9-8)
By sport
NFL — playoff picks (504 graded)
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