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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
2,172
Graded
1,609

74% settled

Average accuracy
59.2

out of 100

Pundits
232

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
943 scored 80+653 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

1,609 / 2,172

graded

563 still pending

By season

  • 20232 of 2 graded
  • 2024133 of 133 graded
  • 2025935 of 949 graded
  • 2026539 of 1088 graded

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

1151–1175 of 2,172

  • Miss · 0Covino and RichGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    Buffalo Bills to beat Broncos

    If they show up like that again in this game, it's gonna be the Bills... I'm staying with the Bills.

    Buffalo Bills

    a naive guess scored 100-100 skillsaid Jan 17, 2026
  • Hit · 100Covino and RichGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    Los Angeles Rams to beat Bears

    I'm going Rams on this because we only see the greatness from the Bears when they're playing from behind

    Los Angeles Rams

    a naive guess scored 0+100 skillsaid Jan 17, 2026
  • Miss · 0Covino and RichGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    Buffalo Bills to beat Broncos

    Allen over the Broncos this week, and I agree with Rich... Bam, the Bills win

    Buffalo Bills

    a naive guess scored 100-100 skillsaid Jan 17, 2026
  • Miss · 0Danny ParkinsGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    Chicago Bears to beat Rams

    And then the Chicago Bears. I know it's gonna come as a shock to you. Thrilled that I got back to four and a half... I'm not betting against him.

    Chicago Bears

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Jan 17, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Nick WrightGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    Buffalo Bills to beat Broncos

    Bills Bills are the better team... I think Josh Allen's about to dog walk them. Bills plus one and a half.

    Buffalo Bills

    a naive guess scored 100-100 skillsaid Jan 17, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Chris BroussardGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    San Francisco 49ers to beat Seattle

    The Niners get it done in Seattle.

    San Francisco 49ers

    a naive guess scored 100-100 skillsaid Jan 17, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Kevin WildesGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    Chicago Bears to beat Rams

    Bear straight up over the Rams... The bears are going to win.

    Chicago Bears

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Jan 17, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Nick WrightGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    Seattle Seahawks to beat Niners

    Niners plus seven. I don't think the Niners are gonna win, but I also think that they are going to be able to keep it close.

    Seattle Seahawks

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Jan 17, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Danny ParkinsGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    New England Patriots to beat Houston

    I'm on the side of the New England Patriots minus the three against Houston... I just trust Drake May to get to 20 over CJ Stroud

    New England Patriots

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Jan 17, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Greg JenningsGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    Seattle Seahawks to beat forty niners

    But you are picking the Seahawks. I'm picking the Seahawks.

    Seattle Seahawks

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Jan 17, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Danny ParkinsGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    Seattle Seahawks to beat San Francisco

    To the next game, Seattle minus seven against San Francisco... I expect another great performance from the Seahawks

    Seattle Seahawks

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Jan 17, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Greg JenningsGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    Houston Texans to beat Pats

    I'm going Texans over the Pats... So I I like the Houston Texans in this game.

    Houston Texans

    a naive guess scored 100-100 skillsaid Jan 17, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Nick WrightGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    New England Patriots to beat Texans

    But the right pick is Patriots minus three.

    New England Patriots

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Jan 17, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Willie ColonGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    New England Patriots to beat Texans

    Yeah. I'm going with the Pats and I'm going with, Stefon Diggs.

    New England Patriots

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Jan 17, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Danny ParkinsGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    Buffalo Bills to beat Denver

    Josh Allen will figure out a way to win Bills plus one and a half.

    Buffalo Bills

    a naive guess scored 100-100 skillsaid Jan 17, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Kevin WildesGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    New England Patriots to beat Texans

    I'm willing to guarantee a Patriots victory... I guarantee it.

    New England Patriots

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Jan 17, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Chris BroussardGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    Los Angeles Rams to beat Bears

    I think the bears could win. I won't be, like, totally shocked if they do, but, yeah, I'm I'm going with the Rams too.

    Los Angeles Rams

    a naive guess scored 0+100 skillsaid Jan 17, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Chris BroussardGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    Houston Texans to beat Patriots

    I'm going with the Texans... I'm not guaranteeing the Texas win, but I think that defense is gonna give you guys some more problems. So I'm going with the Texas.

    Houston Texans

    a naive guess scored 100-100 skillsaid Jan 17, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Matt DeryGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    Los Angeles Rams to beat Bears

    Put some money down on the Rams, like, minus seven, seven and a half. Big favorite on the road in Chicago. Let's go Rams.

    Los Angeles Rams

    a naive guess scored 0+100 skillsaid Jan 16, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Rachel NicholsGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    Buffalo Bills to beat Broncos

    I just think Josh Josh Allen's the best player in the field... But if you make me make a pick, I guess I'm going to that direction.

    Buffalo Bills

    a naive guess scored 100-100 skillsaid Jan 16, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Jason McIntyreGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    Buffalo Bills to beat Broncos

    As a Jetson, I'm rooted for Josh Allen. Yeah, but I do think Denver PROBLEMANCELF

    Buffalo Bills

    a naive guess scored 100-100 skillsaid Jan 16, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Terron ArmsteadGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    Los Angeles Rams to beat Seattle

    And to me, in the NFC, I see the Rams as the only team that can go to Seattle and beat this team.

    Los Angeles Rams

    a naive guess scored 100-100 skillsaid Jan 16, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Rachel NicholsGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    Buffalo Bills to beat Broncos

    I feel like the Bills are good at everything that the Broncos aren't... Yeah, I'm going Bills in this one.

    Buffalo Bills

    a naive guess scored 100-100 skillsaid Jan 16, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Jason McIntyreGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    Buffalo Bills to beat Denver

    Yes, all right, I'm actually with her, but I don't feel great about it. (following Rachel Nichols saying "I'm going Bills in this one")

    Buffalo Bills

    a naive guess scored 100-100 skillsaid Jan 16, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Pat McAfeeGame Outcome Picks2025 season

    Buffalo Bills to beat Broncos

    Am I gonna do the same thing yes as prompt us? Give me the bills. I'll take the bills.

    Buffalo Bills

    a naive guess scored 100-100 skillsaid Jan 16, 2026the article →

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NFL — game outcome picks (1949 graded)

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