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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
2,057
Graded
1,455

71% settled

Average accuracy
58.3

out of 100

Pundits
217

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 / 2,057

graded

602 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

476–500 of 2,057

  • PendingMatty LaneGame Outcome Picks

    Houston Texans to beat Chiefs

    Then they go into the divisional round, and they just don't quite have the juice. They end up losing to the Texans.

    Houston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 8, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100John MiddlekauffGame Outcome Picks

    Seattle Seahawks to beat New England

    like them to win by three and a half, like them to win outright

    Seattle Seahawks

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 8, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdGame Outcome Picks

    Buffalo Bills to beat Bengals

    the Bills beating the Bengals in the AFC Championship

    Buffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 8, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0David HarrisonGame Outcome Picks

    Washington Commanders to beat Philadelphia Eagles

    This time next week, we will be talking about the Washington commanders' first win of the season having defeated the Philadelphia Eagles on the road in week one to start the season.

    Washington Commanders

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 8, 2026the article →
  • PendingJoe MarinoGame Outcome Picks

    Buffalo Bills to beat Minnesota

    Then they go to Minnesota, and, folks, our quarterback advantage should be significant in that game. I like to think we can handle that one.

    Buffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 7, 2026the article →
  • PendingJoe MarinoGame Outcome Picks

    Buffalo Bills to beat Jets

    you get two in a row against the Dolphins and Jets... you got a couple of games that I expect the Bills to go out there and win

    Buffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 7, 2026the article →
  • PendingJoe MarinoGame Outcome Picks

    Buffalo Bills to beat Miami Dolphins

    That should be a tough game for Miami and one the bill should handle.

    Buffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 7, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Zach RobertsGame Outcome Picks

    Chicago Bears to beat Panthers

    On paper, the Bears do have every advantage... Their strengths also align with the Panthers' strengths, but they still get the nod.

    Chicago Bears

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Sep 7, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn BreechGame Outcome Picks

    Detroit Lions to beat Giants

    DET: at Cardinals, Giants, Titans ... I feel like the Lions will go 3-0 with their slate

    Detroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 7, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn BreechGame Outcome Picks

    Detroit Lions to beat Titans

    DET: at Cardinals, Giants, Titans ... I feel like the Lions will go 3-0 with their slate

    Detroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 7, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn BreechGame Outcome Picks

    Detroit Lions to beat Cardinals

    DET: at Cardinals, Giants, Titans ... I feel like the Lions will go 3-0 with their slate

    Detroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 7, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Rich EisenGame Outcome Picks

    Las Vegas Raiders to beat Miami

    I mean, the Raiders, I think, should win week one against Miami.

    Las Vegas Raiders

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 7, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Richard ShermanGame Outcome Picks

    Las Vegas Raiders to beat Miami Dolphins

    I'll give you the one. It's Miami Dolphins.

    Las Vegas Raiders

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Richard ShermanGame Outcome Picks

    Buffalo Bills to beat Detroit Lions

    Your Detroit Lions, again, that's a tough game to go to Buffalo in their new stadium and get that win. I think Buffalo finds a way in that game.

    Buffalo Bills

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Richard ShermanGame Outcome Picks

    Tennessee Titans to beat Jets

    So I think the Titans may find a way to win that, and the team may be rallying behind him.

    Tennessee Titans

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Richard ShermanGame Outcome Picks

    Buffalo Bills to beat Texans

    I think he's going to be a little rusty to start the season. I think Buffalo finds a way to get that game.

    Buffalo Bills

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanGame Outcome Picks

    Kansas City Chiefs to beat Dolphins

    I think the Chiefs are going to, you know, Andy Reid's going to have his team ready to go... but I think they have enough to beat the Dolphins.

    Kansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanGame Outcome Picks

    New England Patriots to beat Pittsburgh Steelers

    I think they can find a way to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers.

    New England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Richard ShermanGame Outcome Picks

    Kansas City Chiefs to beat Denver Broncos

    can they sneak out of there with a win in Arrowhead? Maybe, but probably not with Patrick Mahomes healthy.

    Kansas City Chiefs

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Richard ShermanGame Outcome Picks

    Cincinnati Bengals to beat Tampa Bay Bucs

    Mitchell, if Joe Burrow's upright, I've got them winning that game.

    Cincinnati Bengals

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingMichael IrvinGame Outcome Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to beat Baltimore Ravens

    Week 3 vs. Baltimore Ravens: W

    Dallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingMichael IrvinGame Outcome Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to beat San Francisco 49ers

    Week 10 vs. San Francisco 49ers: W

    Dallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingMichael IrvinGame Outcome Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to beat Indianapolis Colts

    Week 9 at Indianapolis Colts: W

    Dallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingMichael IrvinGame Outcome Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to beat Arizona Cardinals

    Week 8 vs. Arizona Cardinals: W

    Dallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingMichael IrvinGame Outcome Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to beat Washington Commanders

    Week 18 at Washington Commanders: W

    Dallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →

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