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
- 1,166
- Graded
- 486
- Average accuracy
- 59.5
- Pundits
- 118
42% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
486 / 1,166
graded
680 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 680 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
- KC Sports Network (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
- SportsRadio 94WIP Weekends (podcast)100.0 · 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
76–100 of 1,166
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
Home vs. the Jaguars and Rams, at the 49ers and Chargers, then home against the Seahawks — all 2025 playoff teams expected to do the same this season.
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
Home vs. the Jaguars and Rams, at the 49ers and Chargers, then home against the Seahawks — all 2025 playoff teams expected to do the same this season.
- PendingAmarius MimsPlayoff Picks2026 season
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
"There's room for improvement, but it was a good first step," he added. "There's 16 more games, plus the playoff games we're gonna have."
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026 Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
I'm gonna hang my hat on that one, man, because I just look at how talented they are and cannot believe that team does not put enough wins together to make the playoffs.
Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs
The Eagles are going 12-5 and will reach the NFC Championship Game.
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
And I have them in the AFC championship game against the Bills.
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
Listen, the Ravens and the Bengals are both going to make the playoffs.
Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
Eagles, Lions, Saints, and Rams win the division.
New York Giants to make the playoffs
The Giants are a good wildcard team... Giants are a new playoff team, obviously.
Houston Texans to make the playoffs
So my playoff picture, Bills, Ravens, Texans, Chargers, Patriots, Bengals, Broncos
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
Seahawks, Bears are great wildcard teams.
Denver Broncos to make the playoffs
So my playoff picture, Bills, Ravens, Texans, Chargers, Patriots, Bengals, Broncos
Detroit Lions to make the playoffs
Eagles, Lions, Saints, and Rams win the division.
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
Listen, the Ravens and the Bengals are both going to make the playoffs.
New Orleans Saints to make the playoffs
Eagles, Lions, Saints, and Rams win the division.
Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs
So my playoff picture, Bills, Ravens, Texans, Chargers, Patriots, Bengals, Broncos
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
So my playoff picture, Bills, Ravens, Texans, Chargers, Patriots, Bengals, Broncos
Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs
So the playoff teams in the NFC look like this. Eagles, Lions, Saints, and Rams win the division. Seahawks, Bears are great wildcard teams. The Giants are a good wildcard team.
Chicago Bears to make the playoffs
Seahawks, Bears are great wildcard teams.
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
So my playoff picture, Bills, Ravens, Texans, Chargers, Patriots, Bengals, Broncos
San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
I'm going to give the Niners the edge over the Eagles... And I got the Rams, Bears, and Niners in my wildcard.
Chicago Bears to make the playoffs
I'm going to lean the Bears... I just think Ben Johnson's too good.
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
But I just, I got to pick the Chiefs to make the playoffs.
Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs
But I'm taking the Steelers with that last wildcard spot.
Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
We'll stick with the Rams on the wildcard teams. I'll take the Rams.
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NFL — playoff picks (504 graded)
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