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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

42% settled

Average accuracy
59.5

out of 100

Pundits
118

have made one

How these calls land

Every graded call of this kind, bucketed by score.

Takes in each band

020406080
0 — dead wrongscore out of 100100 — nailed it
289 scored 80+197 scored under 40

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

MissedTakes score for this kind of prediction only — accuracy measured against what a naive guess would have scored. Zero means no better than guessing.

provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.

By publisher

The same record pooled across everyone writing under one banner.

Every playoff picks take

126–150 of 1,166

  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks2026 season

    New England Patriots to make the playoffs

    I do see them as a wildcard team.

    New England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs

    Listen, the Ravens and the Bengals are both going to make the playoffs.

    Cincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingMatt HasselbeckPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Green Bay Packers to make the playoffs

    Well, I mean, for me, I might even put the Packers there, just so you know. I think the Packers could resurge.

    Green Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Chicago Bears to make the playoffs

    Seahawks, Bears are great wildcard teams.

    Chicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Denver Broncos to make the playoffs

    So my playoff picture, Bills, Ravens, Texans, Chargers, Patriots, Bengals, Broncos

    Denver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs

    Seahawks, Bears are great wildcard teams.

    Seattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks2026 season

    New York Giants to make the playoffs

    The Giants are a good wildcard team.

    New York Giants

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingKurt WarnerPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs

    I had them being in the playoffs on our show last night... I do believe they're a playoff team

    Dallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingKurt WarnerPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs

    This very easily should be a playoff football team, but it's gonna depend on what Kyler we get

    Minnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs

    I might be proven correct with a run to the playoffs by Jacksonville again

    Jacksonville Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingKurt WarnerPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Denver Broncos to make the playoffs

    The quarterback that could take his team further than they've been... I'm gonna say Bo Nitt... I believe that they've got a chance to go to the Super Bowl this year

    Denver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingZachary PerelesPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs

    AFC wild cards Ravens (8 votes)

    Baltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingZachary PerelesPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Chicago Bears to make the playoffs

    NFC wild cards ... Bears (6)

    Chicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingZachary PerelesPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs

    NFC wild cards ... Eagles (7)

    Philadelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingZachary PerelesPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs

    NFC wild cards Seahawks (10 votes)

    Seattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingZachary PerelesPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs

    AFC wild cards ... Chiefs, Chargers, Bills (7 each)

    Kansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingZachary PerelesPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs

    AFC wild cards ... Chiefs, Chargers, Bills (7 each)

    Los Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn BreechPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs

    4. Buffalo Bills (AFC East champion)

    Buffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn BreechPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs

    5. Jacksonville Jaguars (Wild card 1)

    Jacksonville Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn BreechPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Houston Texans to make the playoffs

    2. Houston Texans (AFC South champion)

    Houston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn BreechPlayoff Picks2026 season

    New England Patriots to make the playoffs

    7. New England Patriots (Wild card 3)

    New England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn BreechPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs

    3. Philadelphia (NFC East champion)

    Philadelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn BreechPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Detroit Lions to make the playoffs

    2. Detroit Lions (NFC North champion)

    Detroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn BreechPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs

    6. Kansas City Chiefs (Wild card 2)

    Kansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn BreechPlayoff Picks2026 season

    Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs

    1. Seattle Seahawks (NFC West champion)

    Seattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →

By sport

NFL — playoff picks (504 graded)

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