Chris Brockman

Chris Brockman is a voice on The Rich Eisen Show and its Overreaction Monday podcast, where he weighs in on NFL predictions ranging from playoff races to player awards. His forecasts span the league, covering teams like the Patriots, Cowboys, and Eagles, and players from Saquon Barkley to Caleb Williams.

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Is Chris Brockman accurate? Across 288 graded calls in 87 articles, Chris Brockman scores 58.55% accuracy and a MissedTakes Score of 21.29, which means their calls were better than a naive guess on the same claims. That is an established record: thirty or more graded articles.

58.55%

Accuracy

How often they were right.

21.29

MissedTakes Score

Versus a naive guess. 0 means no better.

288

Graded calls

across 87 articles. 200 more not yet settled.

96.31% of their claims were specific enough to check. Most of what they said committed to something.

Every number here is computed from the published methodology, and every call below shows its own arithmetic.

Graded calls · 288

19 of 88 graded articles on this page, newest first — page 7 of 8.

Brockman argued Aaron Rodgers won't play in 2025, called Justin Fields the best quarterback in New York, said the Bills are making a mistake not paying James Cook, predicted Cam Ward goes first overall with Travis Hunter second, and said Colorado will play for a national championship within five years.2 graded calls · Mar 31, 2025
- Travis Hunter to be picked at number 2
  “who do you think goes to right now? ... Travis Hunter.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2025
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  50
  player:
  Travis Hunter
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  2
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  100
  predicted pick:
  2
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  100
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Cam Ward to be picked at number 1
  “After Ken Ward goes first overall, we don't know anything about this NFL draft.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2025
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  skill:
  50
  player:
  Cam Ward
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  1
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  100
  predicted pick:
  1
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  100
  Think this grade is wrong?
Brockman predicts the Patriots will make the playoffs in the coming season.Mar 20, 2025
- New England Patriots to make the playoffs
  “Have you have you been talking to Chris Brogeman? Of course. We're making the playoffs.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
  How this was scored
  team:
  NE
  skill:
  200
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  the naive guess said:
  no
  difficulty:
  2
  weeks in the season:
  18
  made the playoffs:
  yes
  weeks left when called:
  18
  Think this grade is wrong?
Brockman pitched that the Bengals will miss the playoffs again without Trey Hendrickson, that the 49ers' Super Bowl window is shut, that Denver wins the AFC West, that Atlanta keeps Kirk Cousins into the season, and that the Fields-to-Garrett Wilson connection produces at least 12 touchdowns.2 graded calls · Mar 17, 2025
- Denver Broncos to win the division
  “The Broncos are gonna win the AFC West.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  200
  method:
  division winners read off the bracket: the bye teams and the wild-card hosts
  they picked:
  DEN
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  the naive pick:
  KC
  difficulty:
  2
  the naive guess:
  last season's winner of the same division
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  18
  won the division:
  yes
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Garrett Wilson to record 12 receiving tds
  “Justin Fields, Garrett Wilson will be a top five TD combo in 2025... 12 touchdowns. At least 12. Give me 12.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 53.87-107.74 skill
  How this was scored
  naive:
  5.2
  skill:
  -107.74
  what happened:
  4
  player:
  Garrett Wilson
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  53.87
  predicted:
  12
  statistic:
  receiving_tds
  difficulty:
  2
  last season:
  7
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  18
  position average:
  3.4
  zero at percent out:
  50
  Think this grade is wrong?
Brockman floats several overreactions: the Titans trade the No. 1 pick, at least six QBs and RBs combined go in round one, Shedeur Sanders falls out of the top 10, the Rams win the NFC West, the Deebo Samuel trade makes Washington the NFC's team to beat, and Sam Darnold leaves Minnesota for $50 million a year.3 graded calls · Mar 3, 2025
- Sam Darnold to move
  “Sam Darnold... Not coming back to the Vikings, and he's gonna get $50,000,000 a year in his new deal.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  200
  player:
  Sam Darnold
  season:
  2025
  claimed:
  he leaves
  was with:
  MIN
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  difficulty:
  2
  the naive guess:
  he stays where he is
  weeks in the season:
  18
  ended up with:
  SEA
  weeks left when called:
  18
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Washington Commanders to reach the Super Bowl
  “Adding Deebo puts the commanders as the team to beat in the NFC.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  0
  they picked:
  WAS
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  0
  champions:
  NE,SEA
  difficulty:
  2
  the naive guess:
  last season's conference champions
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  18
  reached the Super Bowl:
  no
  lost the conference final:
  no
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Los Angeles Rams to win the division
  “With him staying put, the NFC West Rams division to lose in 2025.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  0
  method:
  division winners read off the bracket: the bye teams and the wild-card hosts
  they picked:
  LAR
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  0
  the naive pick:
  LAR
  difficulty:
  2
  the naive guess:
  last season's winner of the same division
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  18
  won the division:
  no
  Think this grade is wrong?
Brockman floats a series of overreactions: the Titans won't make the first overall pick because someone trades up, at least six quarterbacks and running backs combined go in round one, Shedeur Sanders falls out of the top 10, the Rams win the NFC West, the Commanders become the team to beat in the NFC, and Sam Darnold leaves Minnesota for $50 million a year.5 graded calls · Mar 3, 2025
- Los Angeles Rams to win the division
  “With him staying put, the NFC West Rams division to lose in 2025.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  0
  method:
  division winners read off the bracket: the bye teams and the wild-card hosts
  they picked:
  LAR
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  0
  the naive pick:
  LAR
  difficulty:
  2
  the naive guess:
  last season's winner of the same division
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  18
  won the division:
  no
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Washington Commanders to reach the Super Bowl
  “Adding Deebo puts the commanders as the team to beat in the NFC.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  0
  they picked:
  WAS
  season:
  2025
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  0
  champions:
  NE,SEA
  difficulty:
  2
  the naive guess:
  last season's conference champions
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  18
  reached the Super Bowl:
  no
  lost the conference final:
  no
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Shedeur Sanders to be picked “fall out of the top 10” (picks 1–10)
  “Shador Sanders. Yes. He's gonna fall out of the top 10.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2025
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  player:
  Shedeur Sanders
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  144
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  100
  predicted pick:
  fall out of the top 10 (NOT picks 1–10)
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  only one pick — no order to score
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Tennessee Titans to pick at number 1
  “the Titans won't be making the first overall pick. Someone's gonna move up.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 77.11+45.78 skill
  How this was scored
  team:
  TEN
  draft:
  2025
  naive:
  they picked 7 the year before
  skill:
  45.78
  season:
  2025
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  77.11
  actual pick:
  1
  difficulty:
  2
  weeks in the season:
  18
  predicted pick:
  1
  weeks left when called:
  18
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Sam Darnold to move
  “Sam Darnold... Not coming back to the Vikings, and he's gonna get $50,000,000 a year in his new deal.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  200
  player:
  Sam Darnold
  season:
  2025
  claimed:
  he leaves
  was with:
  MIN
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  difficulty:
  2
  the naive guess:
  he stays where he is
  weeks in the season:
  18
  ended up with:
  SEA
  weeks left when called:
  18
  Think this grade is wrong?
Brockman says Kyle McCord should be a middle-round pick, argues Travis Hunter should be the first pick in the draft as the best player available, and predicts that whatever team Aaron Rodgers joins won't win a playoff game.Feb 26, 2025
- Travis Hunter to be picked at number 1
  “He should be the first pick in the draft. He's the best player in the draft.”
  Hit · 96Scored 95.76a naive guess scored 50
  How this was scored
  draft:
  2025
  naive:
  a shuffled mock scores 50
  player:
  Travis Hunter
  season:
  2024
  zero at:
  32
  accuracy:
  95.76
  baseline:
  50
  actual pick:
  2
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  pick accuracy:
  95.76
  predicted pick:
  1
  weeks left when called:
  0
  mock ordering score:
  only one pick — no order to score
  Think this grade is wrong?
Brockman called Trey McBride possibly the best tight end in the NFL.Feb 24, 2025
- Trey McBride to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving yards
  “And Trey McBride. Beast. Correct. Maybe the best tight end in the league.”
  Hit · 92Scored 91.67a naive guess scored 58.33+33.33 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  33.33
  player:
  Trey McBride
  season:
  2024
  zero at:
  12
  accuracy:
  91.67
  baseline:
  58.33
  position:
  TE
  ranked by:
  receiving yards
  difficulty:
  1
  the naive guess:
  where he finished last season
  weeks in the season:
  18
  naive finish:
  7
  actual finish:
  2
  weeks left when called:
  0
  predicted finish:
  1
  Think this grade is wrong?
Brockman predicted Micah Parsons would ask for a trade if Dallas whiffs in free agency again, that Myles Garrett would be traded before the draft, and that the Browns will draft Abdul Carter.2 graded calls · Feb 24, 2025
- Myles Garrett to move — “traded before the draft”
  “Is Miles Garrett getting moved? I think that'll already be done.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  -200
  player:
  Myles Garrett
  season:
  2025
  claimed:
  he leaves
  was with:
  CLE
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  100
  difficulty:
  2
  the naive guess:
  he stays where he is
  weeks in the season:
  18
  ended up with:
  CLE
  weeks left when called:
  18
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Micah Parsons to move to Dallas Cowboys
  “If the Cowboys whiff on free agency again, Micah Parsons is going to ask for a trade.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  200
  player:
  Micah Parsons
  season:
  2025
  claimed:
  he leaves
  was with:
  DAL
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  difficulty:
  2
  the naive guess:
  he stays where he is
  weeks in the season:
  18
  ended up with:
  GB
  weeks left when called:
  18
  Think this grade is wrong?
Brockman argues Jalen Hurts has proven he's a top-five quarterback going into 2025, predicts the Eagles will return to the Super Bowl a year from now, and expects Travis Kelce to play again next season rather than retire.2 graded calls · Feb 10, 2025
- Philadelphia Eagles to reach the Super Bowl
  “the Eagles are the favorite for next year's Super Bowl, and they're gonna be back in the big game one year from today.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  0
  they picked:
  PHI
  season:
  2024
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  100
  champions:
  PHI,KC
  difficulty:
  1
  the naive guess:
  last season's conference champions
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  reached the Super Bowl:
  yes
  lost the conference final:
  no
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Jalen Hurts to finish top 5 at his position, by passing yards
  “Jalen Hurts proved he's a top five quarterback heading into 2025.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 50-50 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  -50
  player:
  Jalen Hurts
  season:
  2024
  zero at:
  12
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  50
  position:
  QB
  ranked by:
  passing yards
  difficulty:
  1
  the naive guess:
  where he finished last season
  weeks in the season:
  18
  naive finish:
  14
  actual finish:
  20
  weeks left when called:
  0
  predicted finish:
  5
  Think this grade is wrong?
Chris Brockman argued the Eagles are the favorite for next year's Super Bowl and will be back in the big game a year from now, and he does not believe this is the end of Travis Kelce's playing career.Feb 10, 2025
- Philadelphia Eagles to reach the Super Bowl
  “Rich, the Eagles are the favorite for next year's Super Bowl, and they're gonna be back in the big game one year from today.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  0
  they picked:
  PHI
  season:
  2024
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  100
  champions:
  PHI,KC
  difficulty:
  1
  the naive guess:
  last season's conference champions
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  reached the Super Bowl:
  yes
  lost the conference final:
  no
  Think this grade is wrong?
Brockman picked the Eagles to beat the Chiefs 31-23 with Saquon Barkley as Super Bowl MVP, and said Barkley has a chance to reach 3,000 total yards of offense.2 graded calls · Feb 7, 2025
- Saquon Barkley to win Super Bowl MVP
  “Philadelphia, thirty one twenty three, your MVP, Saquon Barkley.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
  How this was scored
  award:
  mvp
  naive:
  the naive pick was Lamar Jackson, who won it the year before
  skill:
  0
  player:
  Saquon Barkley
  season:
  2024
  winner:
  Josh Allen
  correct:
  no
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  0
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Philadelphia Eagles 31 — Chiefs 23
  “I'm flying Eagles fly. Philadelphia, thirty one twenty three, your MVP, Saquon Barkley.”
  Close · 76Scored 76.19a naive guess scored 62.56+13.63 skill
  How this was scored
  score:
  22-40
  skill:
  13.63
  they picked:
  PHI
  season:
  2024
  accuracy:
  76.19
  baseline:
  62.56
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  actual margin:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  naive home margin:
  2.28
  predicted margin:
  8
  Think this grade is wrong?
Brockman built the show around Saquon Barkley, whom he had earlier predicted would be the first non-quarterback MVP and who he expects to have a monster Super Bowl. He also predicted the Raiders return to the playoffs next season and that Myles Garrett gets traded to a contender after his request.2 graded calls · Feb 3, 2025
- Las Vegas Raiders to make the playoffs
  “And we're speaking of the Raiders. They're gonna be back in the playoffs next year. Pete Carroll, Chip Kelly now running the offense.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-100 skill
  How this was scored
  team:
  LV
  skill:
  -100
  season:
  2024
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  100
  the naive guess said:
  no
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  made the playoffs:
  no
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Saquon Barkley to win MVP
  “I had the Eagles are the best team in the NFL, and Saquon will be first non QB MVP.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
  How this was scored
  award:
  mvp
  naive:
  the naive pick was Lamar Jackson, who won it the year before
  skill:
  0
  player:
  Saquon Barkley
  season:
  2024
  winner:
  Josh Allen
  correct:
  no
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  0
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
Brockman argued Josh Allen will never reach a Super Bowl in Buffalo, that Mahomes is already the second-best QB ever, that Saquon Barkley is one Super Bowl win from the best RB season ever, and predicted Jayden Daniels will lead Washington back to the conference championship round next season. He also revisited his mid-November take that Bo Nix would win Rookie of the Year.Jan 27, 2025
- Washington Commanders to make the playoffs
  “Jaden Daniels is gonna have the commanders back in the final four next year.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
  How this was scored
  team:
  WAS
  skill:
  100
  season:
  2024
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  the naive guess said:
  no
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  made the playoffs:
  yes
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
Brockman argued Saquon Barkley is the MVP of the 2024 NFL season, and that Jayden Daniels — whom he called the best rookie quarterback ever — will lead the Commanders to the Super Bowl and win Offensive Rookie of the Year.3 graded calls · Jan 20, 2025
- Saquon Barkley to win MVP
  “Saquon Barkley is hands down the MVP of the twenty twenty four NFL season.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
  How this was scored
  award:
  mvp
  naive:
  the naive pick was Lamar Jackson, who won it the year before
  skill:
  0
  player:
  Saquon Barkley
  season:
  2024
  winner:
  Josh Allen
  correct:
  no
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  0
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Jayden Daniels to win Offensive Rookie of the Year
  “But he's gonna win offensive Rookie of the Year.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
  How this was scored
  award:
  offensive_rookie_of_the_year
  naive:
  the naive pick was C.J. Stroud, who won it the year before
  skill:
  100
  player:
  Jayden Daniels
  season:
  2024
  winner:
  Jayden Daniels
  correct:
  yes
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Washington Commanders to reach the Super Bowl
  “Jaden Daniels is the best rookie quarterback of all time, and he's going to the Super Bowl.”
  Close · 50Scored 50a naive guess scored 100-50 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  -50
  they picked:
  WAS
  season:
  2024
  accuracy:
  50
  baseline:
  100
  champions:
  PHI,KC
  difficulty:
  1
  the naive guess:
  last season's conference champions
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  reached the Super Bowl:
  no
  lost the conference final:
  yes
  Think this grade is wrong?
Brockman argued the Commanders and Jayden Daniels will win in Detroit, beating the NFC's No. 1 seed, and separately that Mike Vrabel will produce a winning record (roughly 9-8) for New England next season.2 graded calls · Jan 13, 2025
- New England Patriots to finish with 9 wins
  “Mike Vrabel's gonna lead the Patriots to a winning record next year. Let's go. ... to say you're gonna be nine and eight next year”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 55-55 skill
  How this was scored
  team:
  NE
  naive:
  6.25
  skill:
  -55
  what happened:
  4
  season:
  2024
  zero at:
  5
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  55
  predicted:
  9
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Washington Commanders to beat Detroit Lions
  “Jaden Daniels is gonna do what CJ Stroud couldn't last year. He's gonna beat the one seed.”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
  How this was scored
  won:
  WAS
  score:
  45-31
  skill:
  100
  they picked:
  WAS
  season:
  2024
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  the naive pick:
  DET
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
Brockman was down on the NFC North playoff teams, saying the Vikings and Packers both go one-and-done, predicted Bryce Young's Panthers would be the team to beat in the NFC South in 2025, and pegged Baker Mayfield for a third-place finish in MVP voting.2 graded calls · Jan 6, 2025
- Carolina Panthers to win the division
  “Bryce Young. The Panthers are gonna be the team to beat in the NFC South in 2025.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-100 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  -100
  method:
  division winners read off the bracket: the bye teams and the wild-card hosts
  they picked:
  CAR
  season:
  2024
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  100
  the naive pick:
  TB
  difficulty:
  1
  the naive guess:
  last season's winner of the same division
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  won the division:
  no
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Baker Mayfield to win third in MVP voting
  “Your boy, Baker Mayfield. He's gonna finish third in the MVP voting.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
  How this was scored
  award:
  mvp
  naive:
  the naive pick was Lamar Jackson, who won it the year before
  skill:
  0
  player:
  Baker Mayfield
  season:
  2024
  winner:
  Josh Allen
  correct:
  no
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  0
  difficulty:
  1
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  0
  Think this grade is wrong?
Brockman agrees that Carson Wentz and the Chiefs will pull the upset over Denver.Jan 3, 2025
- Kansas City Chiefs to beat Broncos
  “What's more likely, Super Bowl champion backup quarterback to get an upset win? Carson Wentz or Jimmy Garoppolo? ... I think I agree with you. I'm gonna go Carson Wentz.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-106 skill
  How this was scored
  won:
  DEN
  score:
  0-38
  skill:
  -106
  they picked:
  KC
  season:
  2024
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  100
  the naive pick:
  DEN
  difficulty:
  1.06
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  1
  Think this grade is wrong?
Brockman argued the Commanders will advance further in the playoffs than any other East Coast team, that the Vikings are Super Bowl-bound, that Kevin O'Connell has locked up Coach of the Year, and that Joe Burrow should be MVP if the Bengals make the playoffs. He also predicted the Buccaneers could beat the Lions or Vikings in a wild card game.4 graded calls · Dec 30, 2024
- Kevin O'Connor to win Coach of the Year
  “Kevin O'Connor locked up coach of the year. Right?”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+111 skill
  How this was scored
  award:
  coach_of_the_year
  coach:
  Kevin O'Connell
  naive:
  the naive pick was Kevin Stefanski, who won it the year before
  skill:
  111
  season:
  2024
  winner:
  Kevin O'Connell
  correct:
  yes
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  0
  difficulty:
  1.11
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  2
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Minnesota Vikings to reach the Super Bowl
  “I think the Vikings are going Super Bowl. That's not an overreaction.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-111 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  -111
  they picked:
  MIN
  season:
  2024
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  100
  champions:
  PHI,KC
  difficulty:
  1.11
  the naive guess:
  last season's conference champions
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  2
  reached the Super Bowl:
  no
  lost the conference final:
  no
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Joe Burrow to win MVP
  “Rich, if the Bengals make the playoffs, Joe Burrow should be MVP.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
  How this was scored
  award:
  mvp
  naive:
  the naive pick was Lamar Jackson, who won it the year before
  skill:
  0
  player:
  Joe Burrow
  season:
  2024
  winner:
  Josh Allen
  correct:
  no
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  0
  difficulty:
  1.11
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  2
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers to beat Vikings
  “You don't think the Bucs can knock off the Vikings? They sure can.”
  Miss · 33Scored 33.33a naive guess scored 21.88+12.71 skill
  How this was scored
  note:
  these two never played, so the pick is graded on the parts of it that happened
  skill:
  12.71
  they picked:
  TB
  season:
  2024
  ceiling:
  66.67
  accuracy:
  33.33
  baseline:
  21.88
  opponent:
  MIN
  difficulty:
  1.11
  the naive guess:
  14 of 32 clubs reached the postseason, 7 won a game there
  weeks in the season:
  18
  right opponent:
  no
  weeks left when called:
  2
  picked won aplayoff game:
  no
  picked reached the playoffs:
  yes
  opponent reached the playoffs:
  yes
  Think this grade is wrong?
Brockman argued Michael Penix will lead Atlanta to a playoff win and that the Falcons will win the NFC South, that the Vikings are the league's best team, that MVP is a two-horse race he leans toward Lamar Jackson, and that the Chiefs — flaws and all — will win the AFC and reach the Super Bowl in New Orleans.3 graded calls · Dec 23, 2024
- Atlanta Falcons to win the division
  “It's not just hot or overreacting to say they're gonna win the division. They're in first place right now.”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-117 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  -117
  method:
  division winners read off the bracket: the bye teams and the wild-card hosts
  they picked:
  ATL
  season:
  2024
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  100
  the naive pick:
  TB
  difficulty:
  1.17
  the naive guess:
  last season's winner of the same division
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  3
  won the division:
  no
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Lamar Jackson to win MVP
  “for me, MVP is a two horse race between Lamar Jackson and Jared Goff ... Lamar is gonna win his third MVP”
  Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
  How this was scored
  award:
  mvp
  naive:
  the naive pick was Lamar Jackson, who won it the year before
  skill:
  0
  player:
  Lamar Jackson
  season:
  2024
  winner:
  Josh Allen
  correct:
  no
  accuracy:
  0
  baseline:
  0
  difficulty:
  1.17
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  3
  Think this grade is wrong?
- Kansas City Chiefs to reach the Super Bowl
  “But the Chiefs are winning the AFC. ... They're going to the Super Bowl. They're gonna go to New Orleans”
  Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
  How this was scored
  skill:
  0
  they picked:
  KC
  season:
  2024
  accuracy:
  100
  baseline:
  100
  champions:
  PHI,KC
  difficulty:
  1.17
  the naive guess:
  last season's conference champions
  weeks in the season:
  18
  weeks left when called:
  3
  reached the Super Bowl:
  yes
  lost the conference final:
  no
  Think this grade is wrong?

Chris Brockman

Graded calls · 288

19 of 88 graded articles on this page, newest first — page 7 of 8.

Brockman argued Aaron Rodgers won't play in 2025, called Justin Fields the best quarterback in New York, said the Bills are making a mistake not paying James Cook, predicted Cam Ward goes first overall with Travis Hunter second, and said Colorado will play for a national championship within five years.2 graded calls · Mar 31, 2025

Travis Hunter to be picked at number 2
“who do you think goes to right now? ... Travis Hunter.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2025
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Travis Hunter
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
2
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
2
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
100
Think this grade is wrong?
Cam Ward to be picked at number 1
“After Ken Ward goes first overall, we don't know anything about this NFL draft.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 100 against a shuffle’s 50+50 skill
How this was scored
draft:
2025
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
skill:
50
player:
Cam Ward
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
1
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
1
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
100
Think this grade is wrong?

Brockman predicts the Patriots will make the playoffs in the coming season.Mar 20, 2025

New England Patriots to make the playoffs
“Have you have you been talking to Chris Brogeman? Of course. We're making the playoffs.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
How this was scored
team:
NE
skill:
200
season:
2025
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
the naive guess said:
no
difficulty:
2
weeks in the season:
18
made the playoffs:
yes
weeks left when called:
18
Think this grade is wrong?

Brockman pitched that the Bengals will miss the playoffs again without Trey Hendrickson, that the 49ers' Super Bowl window is shut, that Denver wins the AFC West, that Atlanta keeps Kirk Cousins into the season, and that the Fields-to-Garrett Wilson connection produces at least 12 touchdowns.2 graded calls · Mar 17, 2025

Denver Broncos to win the division
“The Broncos are gonna win the AFC West.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
How this was scored
skill:
200
method:
division winners read off the bracket: the bye teams and the wild-card hosts
they picked:
DEN
season:
2025
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
the naive pick:
KC
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
last season's winner of the same division
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
18
won the division:
yes
Think this grade is wrong?
Garrett Wilson to record 12 receiving tds
“Justin Fields, Garrett Wilson will be a top five TD combo in 2025... 12 touchdowns. At least 12. Give me 12.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 53.87-107.74 skill
How this was scored
naive:
5.2
skill:
-107.74
what happened:
4
player:
Garrett Wilson
season:
2025
accuracy:
0
baseline:
53.87
predicted:
12
statistic:
receiving_tds
difficulty:
2
last season:
7
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
18
position average:
3.4
zero at percent out:
50
Think this grade is wrong?

Brockman floats several overreactions: the Titans trade the No. 1 pick, at least six QBs and RBs combined go in round one, Shedeur Sanders falls out of the top 10, the Rams win the NFC West, the Deebo Samuel trade makes Washington the NFC's team to beat, and Sam Darnold leaves Minnesota for $50 million a year.3 graded calls · Mar 3, 2025

Sam Darnold to move
“Sam Darnold... Not coming back to the Vikings, and he's gonna get $50,000,000 a year in his new deal.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
How this was scored
skill:
200
player:
Sam Darnold
season:
2025
claimed:
he leaves
was with:
MIN
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he stays where he is
weeks in the season:
18
ended up with:
SEA
weeks left when called:
18
Think this grade is wrong?
Washington Commanders to reach the Super Bowl
“Adding Deebo puts the commanders as the team to beat in the NFC.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
How this was scored
skill:
0
they picked:
WAS
season:
2025
accuracy:
0
baseline:
0
champions:
NE,SEA
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
last season's conference champions
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
18
reached the Super Bowl:
no
lost the conference final:
no
Think this grade is wrong?
Los Angeles Rams to win the division
“With him staying put, the NFC West Rams division to lose in 2025.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
How this was scored
skill:
0
method:
division winners read off the bracket: the bye teams and the wild-card hosts
they picked:
LAR
season:
2025
accuracy:
0
baseline:
0
the naive pick:
LAR
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
last season's winner of the same division
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
18
won the division:
no
Think this grade is wrong?

Brockman floats a series of overreactions: the Titans won't make the first overall pick because someone trades up, at least six quarterbacks and running backs combined go in round one, Shedeur Sanders falls out of the top 10, the Rams win the NFC West, the Commanders become the team to beat in the NFC, and Sam Darnold leaves Minnesota for $50 million a year.5 graded calls · Mar 3, 2025

Los Angeles Rams to win the division
“With him staying put, the NFC West Rams division to lose in 2025.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
How this was scored
skill:
0
method:
division winners read off the bracket: the bye teams and the wild-card hosts
they picked:
LAR
season:
2025
accuracy:
0
baseline:
0
the naive pick:
LAR
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
last season's winner of the same division
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
18
won the division:
no
Think this grade is wrong?
Washington Commanders to reach the Super Bowl
“Adding Deebo puts the commanders as the team to beat in the NFC.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
How this was scored
skill:
0
they picked:
WAS
season:
2025
accuracy:
0
baseline:
0
champions:
NE,SEA
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
last season's conference champions
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
18
reached the Super Bowl:
no
lost the conference final:
no
Think this grade is wrong?
Shedeur Sanders to be picked “fall out of the top 10” (picks 1–10)
“Shador Sanders. Yes. He's gonna fall out of the top 10.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2025
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Shedeur Sanders
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
50
actual pick:
144
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
100
predicted pick:
fall out of the top 10 (NOT picks 1–10)
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
Think this grade is wrong?
Tennessee Titans to pick at number 1
“the Titans won't be making the first overall pick. Someone's gonna move up.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 77.11+45.78 skill
How this was scored
team:
TEN
draft:
2025
naive:
they picked 7 the year before
skill:
45.78
season:
2025
zero at:
32
accuracy:
100
baseline:
77.11
actual pick:
1
difficulty:
2
weeks in the season:
18
predicted pick:
1
weeks left when called:
18
Think this grade is wrong?
Sam Darnold to move
“Sam Darnold... Not coming back to the Vikings, and he's gonna get $50,000,000 a year in his new deal.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
How this was scored
skill:
200
player:
Sam Darnold
season:
2025
claimed:
he leaves
was with:
MIN
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he stays where he is
weeks in the season:
18
ended up with:
SEA
weeks left when called:
18
Think this grade is wrong?

Brockman says Kyle McCord should be a middle-round pick, argues Travis Hunter should be the first pick in the draft as the best player available, and predicts that whatever team Aaron Rodgers joins won't win a playoff game.Feb 26, 2025

Travis Hunter to be picked at number 1
“He should be the first pick in the draft. He's the best player in the draft.”
Hit · 96Scored 95.76a naive guess scored 50
How this was scored
draft:
2025
naive:
a shuffled mock scores 50
player:
Travis Hunter
season:
2024
zero at:
32
accuracy:
95.76
baseline:
50
actual pick:
2
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
pick accuracy:
95.76
predicted pick:
1
weeks left when called:
0
mock ordering score:
only one pick — no order to score
Think this grade is wrong?

Brockman called Trey McBride possibly the best tight end in the NFL.Feb 24, 2025

Trey McBride to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving yards
“And Trey McBride. Beast. Correct. Maybe the best tight end in the league.”
Hit · 92Scored 91.67a naive guess scored 58.33+33.33 skill
How this was scored
skill:
33.33
player:
Trey McBride
season:
2024
zero at:
12
accuracy:
91.67
baseline:
58.33
position:
TE
ranked by:
receiving yards
difficulty:
1
the naive guess:
where he finished last season
weeks in the season:
18
naive finish:
7
actual finish:
2
weeks left when called:
0
predicted finish:
1
Think this grade is wrong?

Brockman predicted Micah Parsons would ask for a trade if Dallas whiffs in free agency again, that Myles Garrett would be traded before the draft, and that the Browns will draft Abdul Carter.2 graded calls · Feb 24, 2025

Myles Garrett to move — “traded before the draft”
“Is Miles Garrett getting moved? I think that'll already be done.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-200 skill
How this was scored
skill:
-200
player:
Myles Garrett
season:
2025
claimed:
he leaves
was with:
CLE
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he stays where he is
weeks in the season:
18
ended up with:
CLE
weeks left when called:
18
Think this grade is wrong?
Micah Parsons to move to Dallas Cowboys
“If the Cowboys whiff on free agency again, Micah Parsons is going to ask for a trade.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+200 skill
How this was scored
skill:
200
player:
Micah Parsons
season:
2025
claimed:
he leaves
was with:
DAL
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
difficulty:
2
the naive guess:
he stays where he is
weeks in the season:
18
ended up with:
GB
weeks left when called:
18
Think this grade is wrong?

Brockman argues Jalen Hurts has proven he's a top-five quarterback going into 2025, predicts the Eagles will return to the Super Bowl a year from now, and expects Travis Kelce to play again next season rather than retire.2 graded calls · Feb 10, 2025

Philadelphia Eagles to reach the Super Bowl
“the Eagles are the favorite for next year's Super Bowl, and they're gonna be back in the big game one year from today.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
skill:
0
they picked:
PHI
season:
2024
accuracy:
100
baseline:
100
champions:
PHI,KC
difficulty:
1
the naive guess:
last season's conference champions
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
reached the Super Bowl:
yes
lost the conference final:
no
Think this grade is wrong?
Jalen Hurts to finish top 5 at his position, by passing yards
“Jalen Hurts proved he's a top five quarterback heading into 2025.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 50-50 skill
How this was scored
skill:
-50
player:
Jalen Hurts
season:
2024
zero at:
12
accuracy:
0
baseline:
50
position:
QB
ranked by:
passing yards
difficulty:
1
the naive guess:
where he finished last season
weeks in the season:
18
naive finish:
14
actual finish:
20
weeks left when called:
0
predicted finish:
5
Think this grade is wrong?

Chris Brockman argued the Eagles are the favorite for next year's Super Bowl and will be back in the big game a year from now, and he does not believe this is the end of Travis Kelce's playing career.Feb 10, 2025

Philadelphia Eagles to reach the Super Bowl
“Rich, the Eagles are the favorite for next year's Super Bowl, and they're gonna be back in the big game one year from today.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
skill:
0
they picked:
PHI
season:
2024
accuracy:
100
baseline:
100
champions:
PHI,KC
difficulty:
1
the naive guess:
last season's conference champions
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
reached the Super Bowl:
yes
lost the conference final:
no
Think this grade is wrong?

Brockman picked the Eagles to beat the Chiefs 31-23 with Saquon Barkley as Super Bowl MVP, and said Barkley has a chance to reach 3,000 total yards of offense.2 graded calls · Feb 7, 2025

Saquon Barkley to win Super Bowl MVP
“Philadelphia, thirty one twenty three, your MVP, Saquon Barkley.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
How this was scored
award:
mvp
naive:
the naive pick was Lamar Jackson, who won it the year before
skill:
0
player:
Saquon Barkley
season:
2024
winner:
Josh Allen
correct:
no
accuracy:
0
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
Philadelphia Eagles 31 — Chiefs 23
“I'm flying Eagles fly. Philadelphia, thirty one twenty three, your MVP, Saquon Barkley.”
Close · 76Scored 76.19a naive guess scored 62.56+13.63 skill
How this was scored
score:
22-40
skill:
13.63
they picked:
PHI
season:
2024
accuracy:
76.19
baseline:
62.56
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
actual margin:
18
weeks left when called:
0
naive home margin:
2.28
predicted margin:
8
Think this grade is wrong?

Brockman built the show around Saquon Barkley, whom he had earlier predicted would be the first non-quarterback MVP and who he expects to have a monster Super Bowl. He also predicted the Raiders return to the playoffs next season and that Myles Garrett gets traded to a contender after his request.2 graded calls · Feb 3, 2025

Las Vegas Raiders to make the playoffs
“And we're speaking of the Raiders. They're gonna be back in the playoffs next year. Pete Carroll, Chip Kelly now running the offense.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-100 skill
How this was scored
team:
LV
skill:
-100
season:
2024
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
the naive guess said:
no
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
made the playoffs:
no
weeks left when called:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
Saquon Barkley to win MVP
“I had the Eagles are the best team in the NFL, and Saquon will be first non QB MVP.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
How this was scored
award:
mvp
naive:
the naive pick was Lamar Jackson, who won it the year before
skill:
0
player:
Saquon Barkley
season:
2024
winner:
Josh Allen
correct:
no
accuracy:
0
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
Think this grade is wrong?

Brockman argued Josh Allen will never reach a Super Bowl in Buffalo, that Mahomes is already the second-best QB ever, that Saquon Barkley is one Super Bowl win from the best RB season ever, and predicted Jayden Daniels will lead Washington back to the conference championship round next season. He also revisited his mid-November take that Bo Nix would win Rookie of the Year.Jan 27, 2025

Washington Commanders to make the playoffs
“Jaden Daniels is gonna have the commanders back in the final four next year.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
How this was scored
team:
WAS
skill:
100
season:
2024
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
the naive guess said:
no
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
made the playoffs:
yes
weeks left when called:
0
Think this grade is wrong?

Brockman argued Saquon Barkley is the MVP of the 2024 NFL season, and that Jayden Daniels — whom he called the best rookie quarterback ever — will lead the Commanders to the Super Bowl and win Offensive Rookie of the Year.3 graded calls · Jan 20, 2025

Saquon Barkley to win MVP
“Saquon Barkley is hands down the MVP of the twenty twenty four NFL season.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
How this was scored
award:
mvp
naive:
the naive pick was Lamar Jackson, who won it the year before
skill:
0
player:
Saquon Barkley
season:
2024
winner:
Josh Allen
correct:
no
accuracy:
0
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
Jayden Daniels to win Offensive Rookie of the Year
“But he's gonna win offensive Rookie of the Year.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
How this was scored
award:
offensive_rookie_of_the_year
naive:
the naive pick was C.J. Stroud, who won it the year before
skill:
100
player:
Jayden Daniels
season:
2024
winner:
Jayden Daniels
correct:
yes
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
Washington Commanders to reach the Super Bowl
“Jaden Daniels is the best rookie quarterback of all time, and he's going to the Super Bowl.”
Close · 50Scored 50a naive guess scored 100-50 skill
How this was scored
skill:
-50
they picked:
WAS
season:
2024
accuracy:
50
baseline:
100
champions:
PHI,KC
difficulty:
1
the naive guess:
last season's conference champions
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
reached the Super Bowl:
no
lost the conference final:
yes
Think this grade is wrong?

Brockman argued the Commanders and Jayden Daniels will win in Detroit, beating the NFC's No. 1 seed, and separately that Mike Vrabel will produce a winning record (roughly 9-8) for New England next season.2 graded calls · Jan 13, 2025

New England Patriots to finish with 9 wins
“Mike Vrabel's gonna lead the Patriots to a winning record next year. Let's go. ... to say you're gonna be nine and eight next year”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 55-55 skill
How this was scored
team:
NE
naive:
6.25
skill:
-55
what happened:
4
season:
2024
zero at:
5
accuracy:
0
baseline:
55
predicted:
9
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
Think this grade is wrong?
Washington Commanders to beat Detroit Lions
“Jaden Daniels is gonna do what CJ Stroud couldn't last year. He's gonna beat the one seed.”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+100 skill
How this was scored
won:
WAS
score:
45-31
skill:
100
they picked:
WAS
season:
2024
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
the naive pick:
DET
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
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Brockman was down on the NFC North playoff teams, saying the Vikings and Packers both go one-and-done, predicted Bryce Young's Panthers would be the team to beat in the NFC South in 2025, and pegged Baker Mayfield for a third-place finish in MVP voting.2 graded calls · Jan 6, 2025

Carolina Panthers to win the division
“Bryce Young. The Panthers are gonna be the team to beat in the NFC South in 2025.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-100 skill
How this was scored
skill:
-100
method:
division winners read off the bracket: the bye teams and the wild-card hosts
they picked:
CAR
season:
2024
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
the naive pick:
TB
difficulty:
1
the naive guess:
last season's winner of the same division
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
won the division:
no
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Baker Mayfield to win third in MVP voting
“Your boy, Baker Mayfield. He's gonna finish third in the MVP voting.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
How this was scored
award:
mvp
naive:
the naive pick was Lamar Jackson, who won it the year before
skill:
0
player:
Baker Mayfield
season:
2024
winner:
Josh Allen
correct:
no
accuracy:
0
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
0
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Brockman agrees that Carson Wentz and the Chiefs will pull the upset over Denver.Jan 3, 2025

Kansas City Chiefs to beat Broncos
“What's more likely, Super Bowl champion backup quarterback to get an upset win? Carson Wentz or Jimmy Garoppolo? ... I think I agree with you. I'm gonna go Carson Wentz.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-106 skill
How this was scored
won:
DEN
score:
0-38
skill:
-106
they picked:
KC
season:
2024
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
the naive pick:
DEN
difficulty:
1.06
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
1
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Brockman argued the Commanders will advance further in the playoffs than any other East Coast team, that the Vikings are Super Bowl-bound, that Kevin O'Connell has locked up Coach of the Year, and that Joe Burrow should be MVP if the Bengals make the playoffs. He also predicted the Buccaneers could beat the Lions or Vikings in a wild card game.4 graded calls · Dec 30, 2024

Kevin O'Connor to win Coach of the Year
“Kevin O'Connor locked up coach of the year. Right?”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 0+111 skill
How this was scored
award:
coach_of_the_year
coach:
Kevin O'Connell
naive:
the naive pick was Kevin Stefanski, who won it the year before
skill:
111
season:
2024
winner:
Kevin O'Connell
correct:
yes
accuracy:
100
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1.11
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
2
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Minnesota Vikings to reach the Super Bowl
“I think the Vikings are going Super Bowl. That's not an overreaction.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-111 skill
How this was scored
skill:
-111
they picked:
MIN
season:
2024
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
champions:
PHI,KC
difficulty:
1.11
the naive guess:
last season's conference champions
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
2
reached the Super Bowl:
no
lost the conference final:
no
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Joe Burrow to win MVP
“Rich, if the Bengals make the playoffs, Joe Burrow should be MVP.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
How this was scored
award:
mvp
naive:
the naive pick was Lamar Jackson, who won it the year before
skill:
0
player:
Joe Burrow
season:
2024
winner:
Josh Allen
correct:
no
accuracy:
0
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1.11
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
2
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers to beat Vikings
“You don't think the Bucs can knock off the Vikings? They sure can.”
Miss · 33Scored 33.33a naive guess scored 21.88+12.71 skill
How this was scored
note:
these two never played, so the pick is graded on the parts of it that happened
skill:
12.71
they picked:
TB
season:
2024
ceiling:
66.67
accuracy:
33.33
baseline:
21.88
opponent:
MIN
difficulty:
1.11
the naive guess:
14 of 32 clubs reached the postseason, 7 won a game there
weeks in the season:
18
right opponent:
no
weeks left when called:
2
picked won aplayoff game:
no
picked reached the playoffs:
yes
opponent reached the playoffs:
yes
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Brockman argued Michael Penix will lead Atlanta to a playoff win and that the Falcons will win the NFC South, that the Vikings are the league's best team, that MVP is a two-horse race he leans toward Lamar Jackson, and that the Chiefs — flaws and all — will win the AFC and reach the Super Bowl in New Orleans.3 graded calls · Dec 23, 2024

Atlanta Falcons to win the division
“It's not just hot or overreacting to say they're gonna win the division. They're in first place right now.”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 100-117 skill
How this was scored
skill:
-117
method:
division winners read off the bracket: the bye teams and the wild-card hosts
they picked:
ATL
season:
2024
accuracy:
0
baseline:
100
the naive pick:
TB
difficulty:
1.17
the naive guess:
last season's winner of the same division
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
3
won the division:
no
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Lamar Jackson to win MVP
“for me, MVP is a two horse race between Lamar Jackson and Jared Goff ... Lamar is gonna win his third MVP”
Miss · 0Scored 0a naive guess scored 0+0 skill
How this was scored
award:
mvp
naive:
the naive pick was Lamar Jackson, who won it the year before
skill:
0
player:
Lamar Jackson
season:
2024
winner:
Josh Allen
correct:
no
accuracy:
0
baseline:
0
difficulty:
1.17
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
3
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Kansas City Chiefs to reach the Super Bowl
“But the Chiefs are winning the AFC. ... They're going to the Super Bowl. They're gonna go to New Orleans”
Hit · 100Scored 100a naive guess scored 100+0 skill
How this was scored
skill:
0
they picked:
KC
season:
2024
accuracy:
100
baseline:
100
champions:
PHI,KC
difficulty:
1.17
the naive guess:
last season's conference champions
weeks in the season:
18
weeks left when called:
3
reached the Super Bowl:
yes
lost the conference final:
no
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