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
726–750 of 1,181
San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
But I I think the West is getting three teams if that's what you're asking.
Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
they're certainly not gonna be out of the playoffs... But I I think the West is getting three teams
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
But I I think the West is getting three teams if that's what you're asking.
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
I would choose New England right now and and Philadelphia in the NFC.
Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs
You have to look at Philadelphia potentially, because they're eight and three... I would choose New England right now and and Philadelphia in the NFC.
Houston Texans to make the playoffs
I think they're real contenders.
Houston Texans to make the playoffs
the Texans can make the playoffs and win their division
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
I think Baltimore is going to make their way in.
Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs
watching either of those teams play, which it feels like they're both gonna make the playoffs depending on how injured Aaron Rodgers is
Chicago Bears to make the playoffs
The NFC North is only getting two playoff teams, and one of them is the bears.
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
watching either of those teams play, which it feels like they're both gonna make the playoffs depending on how injured Aaron Rodgers is
San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
Because, again, the Niners are just too far back to be in a position. I think they do make the playoffs
Detroit Lions to make the playoffs
the West will get three in, the North will get two in, and the Packers and the Lions will be the two
Green Bay Packers to make the playoffs
the West will get three in, the North will get two in, and the Packers and the Lions will be the two
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
I'll put Kansas City to replace the Jags as a wild card team.
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
and then I'll take Buffalo and Pittsburgh to remain the same
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
the Ravens to replace the Chargers, even though the records right now don't feel that way
Chicago Bears to make the playoffs
I think the Bears could end up like supplanting San Francisco as a wild card team.
Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs
and then I'll take Buffalo and Pittsburgh to remain the same
Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs
He's back, JJ McCarthy. Yeah. He's gonna take the Vikings to the playoffs.
Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs
I think the Chargers make it, and I think the Bills make it.
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
I think the Chargers make it, and I think the Bills make it.
Denver Broncos to make the playoffs
I think Colts, Patriots, Broncos make it.
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
I think Colts, Patriots, Broncos make it.
Indianapolis Colts to make the playoffs
I think Colts, Patriots, Broncos make it.
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NFL — playoff picks (504 graded)
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