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
201–225 of 1,366
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
seven teams that should make the playoffs ... 2. Cincinnati Bengals (+1900)
Chicago Bears to make the playoffs
seven teams that should make the playoffs ... 6. Chicago Bears (+2000)
Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs
seven teams that should make the playoffs ... 4. Minnesota Vikings (+2000)
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
seven teams that should make the playoffs ... 1. Jacksonville Jaguars (+1200)
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
seven teams that should make the playoffs ... 3. New England Patriots (+2000)
Detroit Lions to make the playoffs
Below, we will examine the Super Bowl odds for seven teams that should make the playoffs, but could also be considered legitimate sleepers. ... 7. Detroit Lions (+2600)
Denver Broncos to make the playoffs
seven teams that should make the playoffs ... 5. Denver Broncos (+2000)
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
it really is starting to feel like the Bills and Chiefs are headed towards an eventual showdown again in the AFC playoffs
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
it really is starting to feel like the Bills and Chiefs are headed towards an eventual showdown again in the AFC playoffs
Tennessee Titans to make the playoffs
You had Kyle Brandt on national television riling up the fan base by picking them to make the playoffs for some reason.
Houston Texans to make the playoffs
Texans can still make the playoffs. Overreaction or reality: Reality ... Can the 2026 Texans join them? It shouldn't be ruled out.
Denver Broncos to make the playoffs
I still think the Broncos are the second-best squad in the division and should be expected to return to the playoffs again this season, but that confidence would be severely shaken if the winless Chargers can pull off the upset in LA.
- PendingBen ArthurPlayoff Picks2026 season
Cleveland Browns to make the playoffs
I can't believe I'm saying this, but … yes, I see the Browns returning to the playoffs this season.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Oct 8, 2026 Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
As one of three undefeated teams, the Chiefs are well on the way to a postseason return.
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
3. Bills (3-1) -- AFC East champion
Chicago Bears to make the playoffs
7. Bears (3-1)
Indianapolis Colts to make the playoffs
5. Colts (2-2)
San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
5. 49ers (4-0)
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
2. Jaguars (3-1) -- AFC South champion
Atlanta Falcons to make the playoffs
4. Falcons (2-2) -- NFC South champion
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
1. Chiefs (4-0) -- AFC West champion
Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs
3. Eagles (2-2) -- NFC East champion
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
7. Patriots (2-2) ... the Patriots ended up edging out the Bengals on a tiebreaker to earn the last spot
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
1. Seahawks (3-1) -- NFC West champion
Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs
2. Vikings (4-0) -- NFC North champion
By topic
NFL — playoff picks (478 graded)
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