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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.

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The same record pooled across everyone writing under one banner.

Every award picks take

101–125 of 683

  • PendingEric WilliamsAward Picks

    Patrick Mahomes to win Most Valuable Player

    1. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs ... I like him (and the Chiefs) to rebound from a poor performance last season to win his third MVP award.

    Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 7, 2026the article →
  • PendingEric WilliamsAward Picks

    Jadarian Price to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

    1. Jadarian Price, Seattle Seahawks ... The scenario sets up nicely for Price to win this award.

    Jadarian PriceSeattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 7, 2026the article →
  • PendingEric WilliamsAward Picks

    Jahmyr Gibbs to win Offensive Player of the Year

    Offensive Player Of The Year ... 1. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions

    Jahmyr GibbsDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 7, 2026the article →
  • PendingEric WilliamsAward Picks

    Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year

    1. Myles Garrett, Los Angeles Rams ... there's a good chance Garrett could repeat as defensive MVP.

    Myles GarrettLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 7, 2026the article →
  • PendingEric WilliamsAward Picks

    Rueben Bain to win Defensive Rookie of the Year

    1. Rueben Bain Jr., Tampa Bay Buccaneers ... Ten or more sacks would cement Defensive Rookie of the Year honors.

    Rueben BainTampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 7, 2026the article →
  • PendingJacob InfanteAward Picks

    Dillon Thieneman to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

    Dillon Thieneman is gonna end up a strong contender for NFL DROY this year. Book it. #Bears

    Dillon ThienemanChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026
  • PendingKevin WildesAward Picks

    Dak Prescott to win MVP

    Once again, Wildes picked the Cowboys quarterback to win this year's MVP.

    Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026the article →
  • PendingGreg JenningsAward Picks

    Dak Prescott to win MVP

    As Jennings also picked Prescott as his MVP prediction, he provided another perspective that makes Prescott a worthy candidate.

    Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BroussardAward Picks

    Dak Prescott to win MVP

    Broussard started the Dak Prescott for MVP trend, making note that his numbers are a massive factor in this year's MVP.

    Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsAward Picks

    Caleb Williams to win MVP

    Parkins tabbed Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams as his MVP winner for the upcoming season.

    Caleb WilliamsChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightAward Picks

    Patrick Mahomes to win MVP

    Nick Wright continued his theme of the Kansas City Chiefs returning to prominence in 20026, and labeled quarterback Patrick Mahomes as his MVP pick.

    Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026the article →
  • PendingFantasyProsAward Picks

    Trevor Lawrence to win NFL MVP

    The prediction: Lawrence wins NFL MVP

    Trevor Lawrence

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026
  • PendingWaltAward Picks

    Trey Hendrickson to win 2026 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

    Trey Hendrickson is no longer on Cincinnati's roster, though we do like him to win 2026 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

    Trey Hendrickson

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsAward Picks

    Drake Maye to win MVP

    And Drake May, I think, is going to win an MVP before his career is done

    Drake MayeNew England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingEvan TarraccianoAward Picks

    De'Zhaun Stribling to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

    De'Zhaun Stribling Wins Offensive Rookie of the Year

    De'Zhaun Stribling

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingJared FeinbergAward Picks

    Treydan Stukes to win Defensive Rookie of the Year

    he is my personal dark-horse pick to win Defensive Rookie of the Year

    Treydan StukesLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingChris BroussardAward Picks

    Caleb Downs to win Defensive Rookie of the Year

    I am going with a defensive back as well, but for the Cowboys, Caleb Downs

    Caleb DownsDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightAward Picks

    Mansoor Delane to win Defensive Rookie of the Year

    Mansoor Delaine is my answer to this... And Mansoor Delaine is going to be outstanding

    Mansoor DelaneKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BroussardAward Picks

    Dak Prescott to win MVP

    the Cowboys will get their first MVP ever in Dak Prescott

    Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingGreg JenningsAward Picks

    Dak Prescott to win MVP

    Well, Bru and I are in lockstep... This is all about Dak Prescott.

    Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsAward Picks

    Caleb Williams to win MVP

    MVP or Super Bowl, whatever you wanna go first here... Obviously, it's year three for Caleb in the NFL, year two in Ben Johnson's system

    Caleb WilliamsChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightAward Picks

    Patrick Mahomes to win MVP

    Let's get right to it. Patrick Mahomes... So I'm gonna go with Patrick Mahomes.

    Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingKevin WildesAward Picks

    Dak Prescott to win MVP

    I've got Dak for MVP.

    Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingTrevor RipleyAward Picks

    Caleb Banks to win Defensive Rookie of the Year

    Caleb Banks' path to the 2026 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award may be smoother than it appears... may be enough for him to shock everyone and win DROY.

    Caleb BanksMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026
  • PendingGregg RosenthalAward Picks

    Aaron Donald to win Comeback Player of the Year

    I'll go Aaron Donald. He's not coming back from an injury, but certainly you could give him comeback player of the year.

    Aaron Donald

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →

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NFL — award picks (355 graded)

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