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
- 1,182
- Graded
- 486
- Average accuracy
- 59.5
- Pundits
- 120
41% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
486 / 1,182
graded
696 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 696 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
- SportsRadio 94WIP Weekends (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- KC Sports Network (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
- Nightcap (podcast)0.0 · 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
926–950 of 1,182
San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
I got the San Francisco forty nine ers as a Simon seed in my playoff picture
Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs
The Steelers are your free space in bingo... because this is the easiest pick on the board.
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
KB Tows, the Chiefs... And when these guys right here come get into the playoffs... because these guys this is another free space.
Detroit Lions to make the playoffs
I think the Lions matter. I think Dan Campbell's a great coach... Right over here next, NFC Wildcard
Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs
I have the Chargers with an AFC wild card. I trust Jim Harba implicitly as a coach.
Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs
I got the Steelers... You are my seventh seed in the playoff, Steelers
Denver Broncos to make the playoffs
I know Atlanta can make the playoffs. The Bidens can make the playoffs. Broncos should make the playoffs.
San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
The niners are going to championship weekend. Brock Purdy, MVP finalist.
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
What world do the Patriots make the playoffs in? This world? ... Yeah. The two that they make it in. Let's go. ... 10 wins should get in in the FC.
San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
But to say they're going in the NFC championship game and Brock's an MVP finalist again would be an amazing season... I will not call this an overreaction
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
We've got the Jags at plus one eighty to make the playoffs... I'm having them make the playoffs at plus one eighty.
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
the Chiefs to make the playoffs at minus three eighty... I'm gonna lay minus three eighty
Las Vegas Raiders to make the playoffs
You got the Raiders to make the playoffs at plus three forty... I just like the value at plus three forty.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to make the playoffs
You got the Bucks at minus one seventy to make the playoffs.
New York Giants to make the playoffs
Giants at plus five hundred to make the playoffs... at five to one, I'm good with it.
New York Giants to make the playoffs
Giants at plus five hundred to make the playoffs
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
We've got the Jags at plus one eighty to make the playoffs. I've got them too.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to make the playoffs
You got the Bucks at minus one seventy to make the playoffs
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
We've got the Jags at plus one eighty to make the playoffs... I'm having them make the playoffs at plus one eighty
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
the Chiefs to make the playoffs at minus three eighty
Washington Commanders to make the playoffs
I do think they go back to the playoffs.
Las Vegas Raiders to make the playoffs
You got the Raiders to make the playoffs at plus three forty
Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs
I have them in the playoffs like the Cowboys, this year.
Las Vegas Raiders to make the playoffs
And listen, I on my show, I picked the Raiders to make the playoffs.
Arizona Cardinals to make the playoffs
I don't see them as a Super Bowl contender, but I do see them as a playoff team.
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NFL — playoff picks (504 graded)
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