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
126–150 of 1,166
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
I do see them as a wildcard team.
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
Listen, the Ravens and the Bengals are both going to make the playoffs.
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.
Chicago Bears 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
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
Seahawks, Bears are great wildcard teams.
New York Giants to make the playoffs
The Giants are a good wildcard team.
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
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
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
I might be proven correct with a run to the playoffs by Jacksonville again
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
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
AFC wild cards Ravens (8 votes)
Chicago Bears to make the playoffs
NFC wild cards ... Bears (6)
Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs
NFC wild cards ... Eagles (7)
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
NFC wild cards Seahawks (10 votes)
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
AFC wild cards ... Chiefs, Chargers, Bills (7 each)
Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs
AFC wild cards ... Chiefs, Chargers, Bills (7 each)
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
4. Buffalo Bills (AFC East champion)
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
5. Jacksonville Jaguars (Wild card 1)
Houston Texans to make the playoffs
2. Houston Texans (AFC South champion)
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
7. New England Patriots (Wild card 3)
Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs
3. Philadelphia (NFC East champion)
Detroit Lions to make the playoffs
2. Detroit Lions (NFC North champion)
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
6. Kansas City Chiefs (Wild card 2)
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
1. Seattle Seahawks (NFC West champion)
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NFL — playoff picks (504 graded)
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