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
576–600 of 1,181
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
Zach Pereles decided to take a look around the AFC to try and figure out which teams might make the postseason this year after missing out last year. Here are the top three teams on his list: ... Bengals.
New York Giants to make the playoffs
lead Cowherd to think that the Giants will make the postseason as a wild-card team.
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
"I do believe, when Mahomes has protection and a semi-solid run game, he's a playoff quarterback. Kansas City is back in."
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
They don't have everything buttoned up, I think they make their way in.
Detroit Lions to make the playoffs
The Lions are back in the playoffs.
New Orleans Saints to make the playoffs
Cowherd is expecting the Saints to make the playoffs for the first time since 2021.
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
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
Bounce back or bust: Major bounce back (assuming Jackson's health) to top-tier Super Bowl contention again. ... If we're saying three teams will bounce back, with two back in the postseason and one at least competing for it
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
Drake Maye's ascent last year projects well for the future. Add in A.J. Brown and significant defensive investments, and this should be a playoff team.
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
Bounce back or bust: Slight bounce back with a return to the playoffs, but not quite to the top-tier Super Bowl contender status we've become used to.
Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs
Verdict: Should still be a playoff team as long McDaniel and Herbert mesh. O'Leary must deliver.
Green Bay Packers to make the playoffs
I like the Packers as a wildcard team.
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
I have the Chiefs in the wildcard.
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
And the final wildcard team in the AFC it is not the Jets. It is the Jaguars.
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
Next up Wildcard number two, thatst Cincinnati Bungals
Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs
So here are my three wildcard teams in the NFC. Number one is a bit of a surprise, and it's a late addition. It's the Minnesota Vikings.
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
yeah, I know you're waiting Seattle. The Seahawks sneak in to the playoffs.
San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
The quartet of McCaffrey, Jennings, Deebo Samuel, and George Kittle will be enough for the 49ers to make a deep run into the playoffs
- PendingAdam ChernoffPlayoff Picks2026 season
Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs
I'm with you on the AFC championship... I'm with you on the Texans and the Chargers.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 31, 2026 Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs
So here are my three wild card teams in the NFC. Number one is a bit of a surprise... It's the Minnesota Vikings.
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
the Seahawks sneak into the playoffs
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
The three wildcard teams in the AFC number one the Chiefs.
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
Next up Wildcard number two that Cincinnati Bungals, who were not in the playoffs last year.
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
And the final wildcard team in the AFC it is not the Jets. It is the Jaguars.
- PendingAdam ChernoffPlayoff Picks2026 season
Houston Texans to make the playoffs
I'm with you on the AFC championship... I'm with you on the Texans and the Chargers.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 31, 2026
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NFL — playoff picks (504 graded)
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