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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
698
Graded
354

51% 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 / 698

graded

344 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

401–425 of 698

  • Miss · 0Nick WrightAward Picks

    Drake Maye to win MVP

    So I think last night Drake May won the MVP and I do not like that at all... it's now going to be betting wise, it's over and conventional wisdom wise, Drake May won the award

    Drake MayeNew England Patriots

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Jan 4, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Nick WrightAward Picks

    Christian McCaffrey to win Offensive Player of the Year

    Christian McCaffrey should win. Often to play the year over JSN

    Christian McCaffreySan Francisco 49ers

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Jan 4, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Rich EisenAward Picks

    Tyler Shough to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

    I think this kid, Tyler Schott, could be the offensive rookie of the year.

    Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Jan 2, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Pushing the Pile (podcast)Award Picks

    Drake Maye to win MVP

    So those are four. Drake may be the fifth. And he'll have Will Campbell back to do it against the Dolphins.

    Drake MayeNew England Patriots

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Jan 2, 2026
  • PendingChris BrockmanAward Picks

    Tyler Shough to win Rookie of the Year

    Tyla Shuck's gonna win rookie of the year and have the Saints over 500 next year.

    Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Dec 29, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Rich EisenAward Picks

    Tyler Shough to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

    Is is 100% in play. ... So I'll I'll say this is not an overreaction right now. Certainly, when you could see, how Shuck has performed

    Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Dec 29, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Chad Ochocinco JohnsonAward Picks

    Matthew Stafford to win MVP

    Mats Stafford is our MVP this year.

    Matthew StaffordLos Angeles Rams

    a naive guess scored 0+111 skillsaid Dec 29, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Shannon SharpeAward Picks

    Tetairoa McMillan to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

    I think mc millan's gonna get it, I really do... I think McMillan's gonna win it Rookie of the Year.

    Tetairoa McMillan

    a naive guess scored 0+111 skillsaid Dec 29, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Jonas KnoxAward Picks

    Tetairoa McMillan to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

    you can hunt for top rookies and breakout stars like Ted McMillan. Listen, this guy's probably going to be the offensive rookie of the year.

    Tetairoa McMillan

    a naive guess scored 0+111 skillsaid Dec 26, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Brady QuinnAward Picks

    Matthew Stafford to win MVP

    I feel like the LA Rams right now, like and like Matt Stafford, I'm clearly gonna win the MVP. There's no debate to be had.

    Matthew Stafford

    a naive guess scored 0+111 skillsaid Dec 26, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Rich EisenAward Picks

    Tetairoa McMillan to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

    He's now a big favorite for all the players. Tied for most rookies. Like, he could win offensive rookie of the year now. I think it's likely that he does.

    Tetairoa McMillanCarolina Panthers

    a naive guess scored 0+117 skillsaid Dec 22, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Colin CowherdAward Picks

    Josh Allen to win MVP

    I would give Josh Allen the MVP over Stafford

    Josh AllenBuffalo Bills

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Dec 19, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Rich EisenAward Picks

    Christian McCaffrey to win Offensive Player of the Year

    And might be your front runner for offensive player of the year

    Christian McCaffrey

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Dec 8, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Nick WrightAward Picks

    Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year

    the fact that he's only minus eight point fifty for Defensive Player of the Year surprises me... because I think he could get hurt next week and still win it

    Myles GarrettCleveland Browns

    a naive guess scored 0+133 skillsaid Nov 29, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Tom PelisseroAward Picks

    Carson Schwesinger to win Defensive Player of the Year

    showing why he, on top of Quinn Shaw Judkins and Harold Fannin and Carson Schwesterner might be the defensive player of the year and Mason Graham.

    Carson SchwesingerCleveland Browns

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Nov 26, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Rich EisenAward Picks

    Drake Maye to win MVP finalist

    I believe right now, Drake May on your left is a an MVP finalist.

    Drake MayeNew England Patriots

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Nov 26, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Rich EisenAward Picks

    Jaxon Smith-Njigba to win Offensive Player of the Year

    I mean, is that the offensive player of the year on our screen, Jackson Smith and Jigba? He's certainly in line for it right now.

    Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSeattle Seahawks

    a naive guess scored 0+133 skillsaid Nov 26, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Chris BrockmanAward Picks

    Jahmyr Gibbs to win Offensive Player of the Year

    Jahmeer Gibbs is so good at football... He is the best non quarterback in the NFL... He's the offensive player of the year.

    Jahmyr GibbsDetroit Lions

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Nov 24, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Rich EisenAward Picks

    Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year

    First of all, Miles Garrett is called game on that right now as we all know... I don't know how Myles Garrett does not wind up defensive player of the year.

    Myles GarrettCleveland Browns

    a naive guess scored 0+139 skillsaid Nov 24, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Shannon SharpeAward Picks

    Matthew Stafford to win MVP

    Yeah, he's gonna win the m v P.

    Matthew StaffordLos Angeles Rams

    a naive guess scored 0+139 skillsaid Nov 19, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Rich EisenAward Picks

    Jonathan Taylor to win MVP

    through the first ten weeks, I I I I gotta go with Jonathan Taylor as the MVP of this league

    Jonathan TaylorIndianapolis Colts

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Nov 12, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Richard ShermanAward Picks

    Jonathan Taylor to win Most Valuable Player

    Jonathan Taylor should be the NFL Player of the Year, the most valuable Player, whatever you want to say, because of how he's playing.

    Jonathan Taylor

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Nov 12, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Rich EisenAward Picks

    Jonathan Taylor to win Offensive Player of the Year

    Jonathan Taylor, best running back gets offensive player of the year

    Jonathan TaylorIndianapolis Colts

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Nov 10, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Rich EisenAward Picks

    Christian McCaffrey to win Comeback Player of the Year

    Christian McCaffrey gets a highly deserved comeback player of the year award

    Christian McCaffrey

    a naive guess scored 0+150 skillsaid Nov 10, 2025the article →
  • PendingChris BrockmanAward Picks

    Jonathan Taylor to win at least one postseason award

    Jonathan Taylor locked up at least one award on Sunday.

    Jonathan TaylorIndianapolis Colts

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Nov 10, 2025the article →

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NFL — award picks (355 graded)

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