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
- 1,366
- Graded
- 478
- Average accuracy
- 60.0
- Pundits
- 144
35% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
478 / 1,366
graded
888 still pending
By season
- 202028 of 28 graded
- 20212 of 2 graded
- 20223 of 3 graded
- 202314 of 14 graded
- 202443 of 43 graded
- 2025388 of 388 graded
- 20260 of 888 graded
Who is good at playoff picks
- Matt Hasselbeck100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Damonza Byrd100 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
- Bucky Brooks100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Brandon Graham100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Danny Parkins100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Patrick Claybon100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Keith Sanchez100 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
- Gregg Rosenthal57 accuracy · 8 graded-3.1
- Nick Wright43 accuracy · 31 graded-4.7
- 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
- Dan Patrick0 accuracy · 2 graded-100.0
- Jourdan Rodrigue50 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
- The Miz0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Kurt Warner0 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
- What's Wright? with Nick Wright (podcast)55.9 · 30 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)42.8 · 123 graded
- The 33rd Team83.3 · 32 graded
- 3 and Out with John Middlekauff (podcast)66.7 · 4 graded
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)25.0 · 3 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
151–175 of 1,366
Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs
2. Vikings (5-0)
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
7. Bengals (3-2)
Detroit Lions to make the playoffs
5. Lions (3-2)
San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
Here's the projected NFC playoff field: 1. 49ers (6-0)
Carolina Panthers to make the playoffs
3. Panthers (3-2)
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
2. Bills (5-1)
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
3. Jaguars (4-2)
New York Giants to make the playoffs
4. Giants (3-2-1) -- NFC East champion
Green Bay Packers to make the playoffs
7. Packers (4-2)
Denver Broncos to make the playoffs
5. Broncos (4-2)
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
6. Patriots (4-2)
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
4. Ravens (4-2)
Houston Texans to make the playoffs
If the Texans can fix it, they're a good bet to become the second-ever team to start 0-4 and make the playoffs.
Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
If those elements come together, the Rams should be in ideal shape to attack the back half of their schedule and clinch a playoff spot.
Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
This team is gonna be good. They're gonna be in the playoffs. They're still one of the best teams in the NFL.
Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
The Rams Will Miss The Playoffs ... Conclusion: Overreaction … for now ... Los Angeles does have a schedule easy enough for it to get wins in the coming weeks, which could allow it to control its own playoff destiny later in the regular season.
Houston Texans to make the playoffs
It's been 34 years since the 1992 San Diego Chargers became the only team in NFL history to start a season 0-4 and reach the playoffs. But the Texans are going to join that exclusive club.
Cleveland Browns to make the playoffs
The best news is that the Browns are relevant. They'll likely be jockeying for a playoff berth after Thanksgiving. ... This year, the Browns will likely be one of the teams that is hoping to finish strong enough to earn a spot in the AFC playoff field
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
And I'm... I also am not picking them right now to miss the playoffs.
- PendingDaire CarragherPlayoff Picks2026 season
Carolina Panthers to make the playoffs
they could very well win the NFC South and make the playoffs
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Oct 16, 2026 - PendingStephen OhPlayoff Picks2026 season
Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs
NFC 2. Vikings (5-0)
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Oct 15, 2026 - PendingStephen OhPlayoff Picks2026 season
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
7. Patriots (3-2)
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Oct 15, 2026 - PendingStephen OhPlayoff Picks2026 season
Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
7. Rams (2-3)
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Oct 15, 2026 - PendingStephen OhPlayoff Picks2026 season
Denver Broncos to make the playoffs
5. Broncos (3-2)
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Oct 15, 2026 - PendingStephen OhPlayoff Picks2026 season
Detroit Lions to make the playoffs
6. Lions (3-2)
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Oct 15, 2026
By topic
NFL — playoff picks (478 graded)
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