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Game Outcome 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
2,054
Graded
1,455

71% settled

Average accuracy
58.3

out of 100

Pundits
216

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
838 scored 80+604 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

1,455 / 2,054

graded

599 still pending

Who is good at game outcome 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 game outcome picks take

226–250 of 2,054

  • Miss · 0Kirk HerbstreitGame Outcome Picks

    Tennessee Titans to beat Jets

    I'm going, Titans at home. Homer. I'm doing it.

    Tennessee Titans

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Kirk HerbstreitGame Outcome Picks

    Philadelphia Eagles to beat Washington Commanders

    Let me go with Philly. Okay. Philly, we need to cover. Six.

    Philadelphia Eagles

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Kirk HerbstreitGame Outcome Picks

    Buffalo Bills to beat Houston Texans

    I want the Bills to win because I have them the next week opening up their new stadium against the Lions. So I'm gonna go with just pulling for the Bills here.

    Buffalo Bills

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Kirk HerbstreitGame Outcome Picks

    Detroit Lions to beat New Orleans

    I feel like Detroit coming off a disappointing year. They wanna make a statement early... I like Detroit there.

    Detroit Lions

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0AJ HawkGame Outcome Picks

    Tennessee Titans to beat Jets

    AJ. Yeah. Even the Titans at home.

    Tennessee Titans

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Pat McAfeeGame Outcome Picks

    Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Cleveland Browns

    I'll take the Jacksonville Jaguars minus eight and a half.

    Jacksonville Jaguars

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Pat McAfeeGame Outcome Picks

    Pittsburgh Steelers to beat Atlanta Falcons

    Cooper Kush is leading them into Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh favored by five and a half. I'll take Pittsburgh.

    Pittsburgh Steelers

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Pat McAfeeGame Outcome Picks

    Green Bay Packers to beat Minnesota Vikings

    I will go with the Green Bay Packers plus one and a half in Minnesota.

    Green Bay Packers

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Rich EisenGame Outcome Picks

    Houston Texans to beat Bills

    Who's more likely to be crowned AFC front runner on Monday morning? Bills or Texans? ... I'll go Texans. I'll go Texans.

    Houston Texans

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Shanna McCarristonGame Outcome Picks

    Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Browns

    I have to give this one to the Jaguars. ... This mismatch should mean the home team wins in front of their own fans.

    Jacksonville Jaguars

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Gregg RosenthalGame Outcome Picks

    Pittsburgh Steelers to beat Atlanta Falcons

    I'm going to go with the Steelers... We both have them favored by 3.5.

    Pittsburgh Steelers

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Gregg RosenthalGame Outcome Picks

    New York Jets to beat Tennessee Titans

    I'm going to take the Jets, but I don't feel great about it.

    New York Jets

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Gregg RosenthalGame Outcome Picks

    Houston Texans to beat Buffalo Bills

    The other one. In my heart is the Texans... We like the Texans, but they didn't quite crack our top four here.

    Houston Texans

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Gregg RosenthalGame Outcome Picks

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers to beat Cincinnati Bengals

    I'm going Bucs plus three and a half... I'm taking the Bucks as a three and a half point underdog in Cincinnati.

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Nick ShookGame Outcome Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to beat New York Giants

    I'm going Cowboys minus two and a half over the Giants... I picked them to win by 15

    Dallas Cowboys

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Nick ShookGame Outcome Picks

    Pittsburgh Steelers to beat Atlanta Falcons

    my first winner is going to be the Pittsburgh Steelers facing, looking at minus three and a half over the Atlanta Falcons... I think it's Probably a 7 to 10 point victory in this game.

    Pittsburgh Steelers

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Gregg RosenthalGame Outcome Picks

    Philadelphia Eagles to beat Washington Commanders

    was Philadelphia minus four and a half. That was the one line I saw that made me say, huh... my number one pick was the Eagles favored by four and a half.

    Philadelphia Eagles

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Nick ShookGame Outcome Picks

    Houston Texans to beat Buffalo Bills

    that was the fourth pick I had stashed away was Texans one and a half... I very much feel confident in the Texans winning this game at home to start the season.

    Houston Texans

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0John GranatoGame Outcome Picks

    Los Angeles Chargers to beat Arizona Cardinals

    They'll score they'll score 20. I see the Chargers scoring twenty eight

    Los Angeles Chargers

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0John GranatoGame Outcome Picks

    Houston Texans to beat Bills

    That is five star in Vegas... Great stuff as always. Go Texans. I'm with you a 100% on that one.

    Houston Texans

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0John and Lance — ESPN Houston (podcast)Game Outcome Picks

    Houston Texans to beat Bills

    I will stick with the Texans until Josh Allen proves otherwise... I got the Texans winning by six.

    Houston Texans

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026
  • Miss · 0Garrett PodellGame Outcome Picks

    Atlanta Falcons to beat Steelers

    Tagovailoa will return to Pittsburgh on Sunday, and if he's able to play after suffering an oblique injury in practice on Thursday , he'll outplay Rodgers to shock the Steelers en route to a Falcons victory.

    Atlanta Falcons

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Jonas KnoxGame Outcome Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to beat Giants

    I like the Cowboys minus three to open up the year.

    Dallas Cowboys

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Jonas KnoxGame Outcome Picks

    Pittsburgh Steelers to beat Falcons

    I think Pittsburgh rolls, and I think Pittsburgh rolls at home. I'll take the Steelers minus five-and-a-half.

    Pittsburgh Steelers

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100LaVar ArringtonGame Outcome Picks

    New York Giants to beat Cowboys

    I'm taking the New York Super Giants for the upset.

    New York Giants

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 11, 2026the article →

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