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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

251–275 of 2,054

  • Hit · 100LaVar ArringtonGame Outcome Picks

    Cincinnati Bengals to beat Buccaneers

    The Bengals are three-and-a-half. point favorites yes they will cover that's what i'm going with the bangles will cover.

    Cincinnati Bengals

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

    Houston Texans to beat Bills

    I'm going to take the Texans at home... So I'll go ahead and take the home dogs here.

    Houston Texans

    a naive guess scored 0+0 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 →
  • Miss · 0Brady QuinnGame Outcome Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to beat New York Giants

    I think they're going to win this one. I'll lay the three points with the road favorite here in the Dallas Cowboys.

    Dallas Cowboys

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

    Pittsburgh Steelers to beat Falcons

    I'm definitely going to ride the laying of the points with the Pittsburgh Steelers as well.

    Pittsburgh Steelers

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

    Chicago Bears to beat Carolina Panthers

    I'll take the Bears minus three.

    Chicago Bears

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

    Houston Texans to beat Bills

    I'm taking the Texans, baby. Money line.

    Houston Texans

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

    Cincinnati Bengals to beat Tampa Bay Bucs

    I am actually going to lay the points here with the Bengals... give me the Bengals, minus three and a half.

    Cincinnati Bengals

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

    Carolina Panthers to beat Bears

    I'm going to use it as toilet paper because I'm taking the Panthers at home, getting the three points.

    Carolina Panthers

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

    Pittsburgh Steelers to beat Falcons

    So I'm going to take the five and a half points. I'm going to lay them with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

    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 →
  • Hit · 100Jordan DajaniGame Outcome Picks

    Minnesota Vikings to beat Packers

    Dajani foresees the Vikings beating the Packers by a touchdown.

    Minnesota Vikings

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

    Green Bay Packers to beat Vikings

    He's got Green Bay winning on the road, even without Josh Jacobs

    Green Bay Packers

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

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers to beat Bengals

    You worry about your team getting beat by Tampa at home.

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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

    Denver Broncos to beat Kansas City

    I got the Broncos. They game, too... It ain't going to beat that defense the Broncos got.

    Denver Broncos

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

    Cincinnati Bengals to beat Tampa

    I know so. Tampa ain't going to know what hit them.

    Cincinnati Bengals

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

    Minnesota Vikings to beat Packers

    That journey begins versus their rival on Sunday, making the Minnesota Vikings the selection in this contest.

    Minnesota Vikings

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 10, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Joe GibbsGame Outcome Picks

    Houston Texans to beat Bills

    This is a tough opening assignment for the Bills, and it is difficult to envision a victory given their ugly recent past in Houston... making them the selection in a down-to-the-wire contest.

    Houston Texans

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 10, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0John and Lance — ESPN Houston (podcast)Game Outcome Picks

    Miami Dolphins to beat Raiders

    They get to four, they better beat the Raiders because that's one of the four I'm counting on if they get if they're gonna win, and that's the game on Sunday.

    Miami Dolphins

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 10, 2026
  • Miss · 0Lance ZierleinGame Outcome Picks

    Atlanta Falcons to beat Steelers

    Week one of my bold prediction... And I said, Falcons beat. Falcons, despite their disarray quarterback, go in to beat the Steelers.

    Atlanta Falcons

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 10, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Matt SeveranceGame Outcome Picks

    Las Vegas Raiders to beat Miami

    Dolphins-Raiders NFL same-game parlay / Las Vegas money line

    Las Vegas Raiders

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 10, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100John MiddlekauffGame Outcome Picks

    San Francisco 49ers to beat Rams

    But I think the 49ers won the game. I do. ... So 49ers to win the game. Yes.

    San Francisco 49ers

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Sep 10, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Tyler SullivanGame Outcome Picks

    New York Jets to beat Tennessee Titans

    New York Jets (+1.5) at Tennessee Titans ... If Ward is just serviceable in the opener ... New York will have a puncher's chance.

    New York Jets

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Sep 10, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Tyler SullivanGame Outcome Picks

    Denver Broncos to beat Kansas City Chiefs

    Denver Broncos (+2.5) at Kansas City Chiefs ... However, I expect their defense to quickly remind folks of its dominance as we wrap up Week 1 on Monday night.

    Denver Broncos

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 10, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Tyler SullivanGame Outcome Picks

    Houston Texans to beat Buffalo Bills

    Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans (+1.5) ... If the Texans can generate movement on the ground and the defense continues to give Allen fits, they are live.

    Houston Texans

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 10, 2026the article →

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NFL — game outcome picks (1779 graded)

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