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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

201–225 of 683

  • PendingAndy FurmanAward Picks

    Rueben Bain to win Defensive Rookie of the Year

    I've got to go with Reuben Bain Jr., okay?

    Rueben BainTampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingMark “Magic Mark” WillardAward Picks

    Fernando Mendoza to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

    Whoops, the Raiders guy's name again? Mendoza. Let's go for the Raider.

    Fernando MendozaLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingJulian "JB" BittonAward Picks

    Sonny Styles to win Defensive Rookie of the Year

    I'm going to be a homer, and I'm going to go with Sonny Stiles here of the Commanders.

    Sonny StylesWashington Commanders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026
  • PendingBucky BrooksAward Picks

    Kyler Murray to win Comeback Player of the Year

    Kyler Murray. That's the only time Bucky and I agreed on any pick today.

    Kyler MurrayMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingBucky BrooksAward Picks

    Arvell Reese to win Defensive Rookie of the Year

    Let's come out of left field. Let's go with Arville Reese finding a way to get it done.

    Arvell ReeseNew York Giants

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingBucky BrooksAward Picks

    Trevor Lawrence to win MVP

    let's be a homer let's go with trevor lawrence

    Trevor LawrenceJacksonville Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingBucky BrooksAward Picks

    Puka Nacua to win Offensive Player of the Year

    let's go with pukinakua

    Puka NacuaLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingBucky BrooksAward Picks

    Carnell Tate to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

    Let's go with Cardinal Tate. Let's see if Cardinal Tate can get in the mix.

    Carnell TateTennessee Titans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingShannon SharpeAward Picks

    Lamar Jackson to win NFL MVP

    I ain't got him winning the MVP. I got Lamar to win the MVP.

    Lamar Jackson

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingNightcapAward Picks

    Dak Prescott to win NFL MVP

    MVP. I got Dak. ... I got Dak Prescott, Dakota.

    Dak Prescott

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026
  • PendingJason McIntyreAward Picks

    Joe Burrow to win MVP

    Right off the top, I'm going MVP, and I'm going with Joe Burrow.

    Joe BurrowCincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingJason McIntyreAward Picks

    Joe Burrow to win MVP

    and Joe Burrow wins the MVP

    Joe Burrow

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingJason McIntyreAward Picks

    Joe Burrow to win MVP

    Right off the top, I'm going MVP, and I'm going with Joe Burrow.

    Joe Burrow

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingAlbert BreerAward Picks

    Justin Herbert to win MVP

    So it wouldn't surprise me if everything comes together for him that there this year with the Chargers, if he makes a real run. At, at, at the MVP and that's with Mike McDaniel as his offensive coordinator.

    Justin HerbertLos Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingDamon BruceAward Picks

    Jadarian Price to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

    I'm going with Jadarian Price up in Seattle. Offensive rookie of the year.

    Jadarian PriceSeattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingDamon BruceAward Picks

    Caleb Williams to win MVP

    Caleb Williams is my dark horse.

    Caleb WilliamsChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingDamon BruceAward Picks

    Justin Herbert to win MVP

    I'm going to go with Justin Herbert, who's like plus 850, plus 1,000 everywhere... I would bet Justin Herbert.

    Justin HerbertLos Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingTy ButlerAward Picks

    Makai Lemon to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

    But I think Makai Lemon, who's right now at plus 1,400 in a lot of places, that's a nice little sneaky pick for Offensive Rookie of the Year.

    Makai LemonPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingDamon BruceAward Picks

    Caleb Downs to win Defensive Rookie of the Year

    So I'm going with Caleb Downs, though, my defensive rookie of the year

    Caleb DownsDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingTy ButlerAward Picks

    David Bailey to win Defensive Rookie of the Year

    I am led to believe David Bailey has an excellent shot at being this year's defensive rookie... Of the year.

    David BaileyNew York Jets

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingTy ButlerAward Picks

    Joe Burrow to win MVP

    So I'm rolling with Joe Burrow this year to win the MVP, assuming he stays healthy

    Joe BurrowCincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingRich EisenAward Picks

    Jaishawn Barham to win Defensive Rookie of the Year

    Defensive player of the year for the rookies. Defensive rookie of the year type stuff, man.

    Jaishawn BarhamDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingJordan DajaniAward Picks

    Will Anderson Jr. to win Defensive Player of the Year

    Anderson is the highest-paid pass rusher in the league and a favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year.

    Will Anderson Jr.Houston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 26, 2026the article →
  • PendingGreg AumanAward Picks

    Penei Sewell to win Protector of the Year

    Sewell is the oddsmakers' favorite to win the Protector of the Year award, given to the NFL's top offensive lineman, and he'll do that

    Penei SewellDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026
  • PendingColin CowherdAward Picks

    Caleb Williams to win MVP

    bounce back Bears Caleb Williams My bold prediction for MVP

    Caleb WilliamsChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →

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NFL — award picks (355 graded)

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