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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
683
Graded
354

52% settled

Average accuracy
21.2

out of 100

Pundits
147

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
75 scored 80+279 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

354 / 683

graded

329 still pending

Who is good at award 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 award picks take

251–275 of 683

  • PendingBrent SobleskiAward Picks

    Nick Bosa to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year

    As long as Bosa stays on the field, he'll likely find himself among the NFL Defensive Player of the Year conversation.

    Nick BosaSan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026
  • PendingKevin PatraAward Picks

    Sonny Styles to win Defensive Rookie of the Year

    The fit and talent are ideal for a sensational first season. Styles can win DROY if he helps turn around a moribund DC defense.

    Sonny StylesWashington Commanders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026the article →
  • PendingFrank SchwabAward Picks

    Puka Nacua to win Offensive Player of the Year

    Puka Nacua is ready to win Offensive Player of the Year as long as he stays healthy.

    Puka NacuaLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026
  • PendingMike FanelliAward Picks

    Joe Burrow to win NFL Comeback Player of the Year

    It's an even year, which means Joe Burrow is going to be a fantasy superstar and win the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award.

    Joe BurrowCincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026the article →
  • PendingJared DubinAward Picks

    Trent Williams to win Team MVP (non-QB)

    49ers: LT Trent Williams.

    Trent WilliamsSan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026the article →
  • PendingJared DubinAward Picks

    Quinnen Williams to win Team MVP (non-QB)

    Cowboys: DT Quinnen Williams.

    Quinnen WilliamsDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026the article →
  • PendingJared DubinAward Picks

    Colston Loveland to win Team MVP (non-QB)

    Bears: TE Colston Loveland.

    Colston LovelandChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BrockmanAward Picks

    Bijan Robinson to win top-five MVP finish

    Now that their contracts are done, both Bijan and Jamar Gibbs Jamir Gibbs. Yes. Top five MVP incoming. For for both? For both.

    Bijan RobinsonAtlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BrockmanAward Picks

    Jahmyr Gibbs to win top-five MVP finish

    both Bijan and Jamar Gibbs Jamir Gibbs. Yes. Top five MVP incoming... For both.

    Jahmyr GibbsDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BrockmanAward Picks

    Carnell Tate to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

    I think a wide receiver is gonna do it again. Second year in a row, wide out, offensive, rookie of the year... I'm putting my thumb on a wide receiver, and I'm gonna call it. It's Karnell tape.

    Carnell Tate

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026the article →
  • PendingFantasyProsAward Picks

    Brock Bowers to win Offensive Player of the Year

    Brock Bowers (TE – LV) is a long-shot dark horse for Offensive Player of the Year.

    Brock BowersLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026
  • PendingChris BroussardAward Picks

    Dak Prescott to win MVP

    And let's say, I think he's gonna be in the MVP race.

    Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 7, 2026the article →
  • PendingShannon SharpeAward Picks

    Lamar Jackson to win MVP

    But I do think based on his history and being a two time league MVP could easily be a three time NBC.

    Lamar JacksonBaltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026the article →
  • PendingJack McKessyAward Picks

    Jonathan Taylor to win Offensive Player of the Year

    OPOY: Jonathan Taylor ... That being said, Taylor is my choice here.

    Jonathan Taylor

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingJack McKessyAward Picks

    Patrick Mahomes to win MVP

    MVP: Patrick Mahomes ... ride that momentum to high production and his second MVP award.

    Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingJack McKessyAward Picks

    Kayvon Thibodeaux to win Defensive Rookie of the Year

    DROY: Kayvon Thibodeaux ... Thibodeaux is probably going to dominate no matter where he ends up.

    Kayvon Thibodeaux

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingJack McKessyAward Picks

    Michael Thomas to win Comeback Player of the Year

    CPOY: Michael Thomas ... Thomas is a pretty safe bet here though.

    Michael ThomasNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingJack McKessyAward Picks

    Kenny Pickett to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

    OROY: Kenny Pickett ... I still feel pretty decent about going with Pickett here.

    Kenny Pickett

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingJack McKessyAward Picks

    Aaron Donald to win Defensive Player of the Year

    DPOY: Aaron Donald OR Micah Parsons ... it would be hard not to pick him here.

    Aaron Donald

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingJack McKessyAward Picks

    Micah Parsons to win Defensive Player of the Year

    If Donald does retire, it's Parsons who takes home this award.

    Micah ParsonsDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingCraig StoutAward Picks

    Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year

    I am willing to place a defensive player of the year bet on him right now because he's just gonna be that level of good with everybody around him.

    Myles GarrettLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingBrian & GeoffAward Picks

    Patrick Mahomes to win MVP

    But Mahomes is gonna be MVP level this season.

    Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 25, 2026
  • PendingStacey DalesAward Picks

    Deshaun Watson to win Comeback Player of the Year

    the competition there with Deshaun Watson is an interesting one because he could become, in some respects, the the comeback player of the year

    Deshaun WatsonCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 23, 2026the article →
  • PendingDavid HarrisonAward Picks

    Jayden Daniels to win Comeback Player of the Year

    Could this be the best comeback player of the year story we've ever seen? It could be.

    Jayden DanielsWashington Commanders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 23, 2026the article →
  • PendingMatt VerderameAward Picks

    Patrick Mahomes to win Comeback Player of the Year

    And he's like, hey. Come back. Player of the Year and stuff. I mean, now Mahomes is gonna win that if he's good.

    Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 20, 2026the article →

By sport

NFL — award picks (355 graded)

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