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Award 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
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

276–300 of 683

  • PendingNick WrightAward Picks

    Leo Messi to win Golden Ball

    He's got to be a huge favorite because Rodery from Spain's probably not gonna win it... Like he's gonna have three golden balls, more than anybody ever.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 20, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightAward Picks

    Leo Messi to win Golden Boot

    He right now is the favorite to win the Golden Boot, will become the only person ever with a golden Ball and a golden boot

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 20, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightAward Picks

    Lamar Jackson to win MVP finalist (top-three MVP finish)

    What do you think is more likely this season another a year where he is a top an MVP finalist, top three MVP finish, or a year where a downward trajectory continues. / The first one, I believe in the first. I think that he'll he'll have a good season over having a bad one

    Lamar JacksonBaltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 20, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightAward Picks

    Lamar Jackson to win MVP finalist (top-three MVP finish)

    What do you think is more likely this season another eight year where he is a top an MVP finalist, top three MVP finish, or a year where a downward trajectory continues. / The first one. I believe him.

    Lamar JacksonBaltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 19, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenAward Picks

    Matthew Stafford to win MVP

    I'm putting Matthew Stafford here, Betty. He's my MVP, as you know.

    Matthew StaffordLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 15, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsAward Picks

    Caleb Williams to win MVP

    And I think he's going to be a super Bowl champion and an MVP

    Caleb WilliamsChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 15, 2026the article →
  • PendingSeth RollinsAward Picks

    Caleb Williams to win MVP

    I think Caleb Williams is gonna be the MVP.

    Caleb WilliamsChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BrockmanAward Picks

    Myles Garrett to win Most Defensive Player of the Year trophies all-time (at least four)

    Miles Garrett will retire with the most defensive player of the year trophies and the all time sack record. ... So he would need two more DPO wise.

    Myles GarrettLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jun 8, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BrockmanAward Picks

    Jahmyr Gibbs to win MVP finalist

    Gibbs is gonna break Barry Sanders' Lions total yards record and be a finalist for MVP.

    Jahmyr GibbsDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jun 8, 2026the article →
  • PendingLance MooreAward Picks

    Jordyn Tyson to win Offensive Player of the Year

    Why why can't he be offensive player of the year? ... Well, I mean and I think that could very well get the job done, you know, as offensive player of the year.

    Jordyn TysonNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jun 7, 2026the article →
  • PendingJP AcostaAward Picks

    Makai Lemon to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

    I went with Eagles wide receiver, Makai Limon... So I think Lemon will win here

    Makai LemonPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 20, 2026the article →
  • PendingMike RennerAward Picks

    Jeremiyah Love to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

    I'm going Jeremiah Love... I think he's just gonna get such a voluminous workload that Jeremiah Levin's talent becomes your rookie of the year.

    Jeremiyah Love

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 20, 2026the article →
  • PendingJP AcostaAward Picks

    Sonny Styles to win Defensive Rookie of the Year

    I'm going Sonny Styles here... So I'm gonna pick Sonny Styles here because he is the most talented player among all rookie defenders.

    Sonny StylesWashington Commanders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 20, 2026the article →
  • PendingMike RennerAward Picks

    Joe Burrow to win MVP

    is gets the Cincinnati Bengals and Joe Burrow. He's my pick at plus 1,000

    Joe BurrowCincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 20, 2026the article →
  • PendingMike RennerAward Picks

    Rueben Bain to win Defensive Rookie of the Year

    I'm going Ruben Bayne junior, the Bucks defensive end, just because I thought he was like the best guy last year in college football

    Rueben BainTampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 20, 2026the article →
  • PendingJP AcostaAward Picks

    Dak Prescott to win MVP

    I'm going Dak Prescott... he's one of my favorite odds, my early pick to win MVP.

    Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 20, 2026the article →
  • PendingRob BushkaAward Picks

    Ty Simpson to win Rookie of the Year

    He's gonna throw for a thousand yards in three games, and they'll still get rookie of the year.

    Ty SimpsonLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 19, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenAward Picks

    Olaivavega Ioane to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

    a right guard that will be in the mix for offensive rookie of the year

    Olaivavega IoaneBaltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 13, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BrockmanAward Picks

    Justin Herbert to win MVP

    Justin Herbert will deserve his MVP votes this year and finish in the top three.

    Justin HerbertLos Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 11, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenAward Picks

    Justin Herbert to win MVP

    He will deserve his MVP notice this year and finish top three. That is not an exaggeration or an overreaction, sir. K. I am with you.

    Justin HerbertLos Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 11, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat GustavsonAward Picks

    Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year

    I'm gonna pick Miles Garrett because I'm lame as shit.

    Myles GarrettCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingBrandon CarneyAward Picks

    Jeremiyah Love to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

    I think love just has so much opportunity compared to everyone. No. I agree.

    Jeremiyah LoveArizona Cardinals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat GustavsonAward Picks

    Rueben Bain to win Defensive Rookie of the Year

    he's gonna be my defensive rookie of the year, spoiler alert

    Rueben BainTampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat GustavsonAward Picks

    Puka Nacua to win Offensive Player of the Year

    Everyone's favorite Nazi Puka Nakula... I think this final year where he's healthy, the Rams click.

    Puka NacuaLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingBrandon CarneyAward Picks

    Justin Jefferson to win Offensive Player of the Year

    My offensive player of the year going along with the Kyler resurgence, is Justin Jefferson.

    Justin JeffersonMinnesota Vikings

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

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NFL — award picks (355 graded)

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