Playoff 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
- 1,113
- Graded
- 486
- Average accuracy
- 59.5
- Pundits
- 113
44% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
486 / 1,113
graded
627 still pending
Who is good at playoff picks
- Matt Hasselbeck100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Damonza Byrd100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Cynthia Frelund100 accuracy · 1 graded+122.0
- Dwaine Board100 accuracy · 1 graded+100.0
- Jason McIntyre67 accuracy · 6 graded+66.7
- Brandon Anderson71 accuracy · 14 graded+57.1
- LaVar Arrington67 accuracy · 6 graded+33.3
- Jamie Erdahl58 accuracy · 13 graded+30.7
- Manti Te'o60 accuracy · 17 graded+30.6
- Chris Brockman69 accuracy · 41 graded+29.3
- Marcus Mosher85 accuracy · 17 graded+16.9
- Jonas Knox67 accuracy · 7 graded+16.7
- Kyle Brandt78 accuracy · 27 graded+15.2
- Rich Eisen62 accuracy · 77 graded+4.3
- Colin Cowherd34 accuracy · 68 graded+0.4
- Chad Millman57 accuracy · 14 graded+0.0
- John Middlekauff58 accuracy · 8 graded+0.0
- Richard Sherman25 accuracy · 3 graded+0.0
- Colleen Wolfe0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Patrick Claybon100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Keith Sanchez100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Brandon Graham100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Chad Ochocinco Johnson0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Craig Stout0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Dan "Buzz" Wilson100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Bucky Brooks100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Danny Parkins100 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Gregg Rosenthal57 accuracy · 8 graded-3.1
- Nick Wright41 accuracy · 39 graded-9.1
- Simon Hunter57 accuracy · 14 graded-14.3
- Brady Quinn58 accuracy · 27 graded-17.1
- Ryan Reynolds50 accuracy · 14 graded-28.6
- Dan Pizzuta36 accuracy · 15 graded-57.1
- Jourdan Rodrigue50 accuracy · 2 graded-100.0
- Dan Patrick0 accuracy · 2 graded-100.0
- Ross Jackson0 accuracy · 1 graded-100.0
- Eric Mangini0 accuracy · 1 graded-100.0
- Isaiah Stanback0 accuracy · 2 graded-178.0
- Kurt Warner0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- The Miz0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.
By publisher
- Locked On 49ers (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- Overreaction Monday (podcast)68.4 · 87 graded
- The Draft Network54.8 · 17 graded
- Around the NFL (podcast)63.9 · 15 graded
- The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast)45.8 · 168 graded
- The 33rd Team83.3 · 32 graded
- Nightcap (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
- KC Sports Network (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
- SportsRadio 94WIP Weekends (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- Move the Sticks (podcast)71.1 · 71 graded
- 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe (podcast)64.1 · 40 graded
- The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)43.2 · 33 graded
- Sharp Football Analysis35.7 · 15 graded
- The Dan Patrick Show (podcast)0.0 · 2 graded
- The Colin Cowherd Podcast (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
- Locked On Saints (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
Every playoff picks take
1–25 of 1,113
Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
I later amended my prediction after the addition of Garrett and Donald, believing the Rams have too much horsepower to miss the playoffs. … it's an overreaction to state that this talented roster will miss the postseason.
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
5. Bengals ... we'll have two new playoff teams in the AFC with the Bengals and Chiefs getting in
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
Projected AFC playoff field: 2. Bills
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
Projected NFC playoff field: 1. Seahawks
Atlanta Falcons to make the playoffs
Projected NFC playoff field: 4. Falcons
Denver Broncos to make the playoffs
7. Broncos
Houston Texans to make the playoffs
6. Texans
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
Projected AFC playoff field: 1. Ravens
Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
Despite their ugly loss in Week 1, the Rams are still projected to make the playoffs, but just barely. ... 7. Rams
Chicago Bears to make the playoffs
6. Bears
Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs
Projected NFC playoff field: 3. Eagles
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
Projected AFC playoff field: 4. Jaguars
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
that means we'll have two new playoff teams in the AFC with the Bengals and Chiefs getting in
San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
5. 49ers
Detroit Lions to make the playoffs
Projected NFC playoff field: 2. Lions
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
"I have the Bengals as the second-most-improved team. I have them as a playoff team."
- PendingGreg AumanPlayoff Picks
San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
Home vs. the Jaguars and Rams, at the 49ers and Chargers, then home against the Seahawks — all 2025 playoff teams expected to do the same this season.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 15, 2026 - PendingGreg AumanPlayoff Picks
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
Home vs. the Jaguars and Rams, at the 49ers and Chargers, then home against the Seahawks — all 2025 playoff teams expected to do the same this season.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 15, 2026 - PendingGreg AumanPlayoff Picks
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
Home vs. the Jaguars and Rams, at the 49ers and Chargers, then home against the Seahawks — all 2025 playoff teams expected to do the same this season.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 15, 2026 - PendingGreg AumanPlayoff Picks
Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs
Home vs. the Jaguars and Rams, at the 49ers and Chargers, then home against the Seahawks — all 2025 playoff teams expected to do the same this season.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 15, 2026 - PendingGreg AumanPlayoff Picks
Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
Home vs. the Jaguars and Rams, at the 49ers and Chargers, then home against the Seahawks — all 2025 playoff teams expected to do the same this season.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 15, 2026 - PendingAmarius MimsPlayoff Picks
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
"There's room for improvement, but it was a good first step," he added. "There's 16 more games, plus the playoff games we're gonna have."
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 14, 2026 Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
I'm gonna hang my hat on that one, man, because I just look at how talented they are and cannot believe that team does not put enough wins together to make the playoffs.
Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs
The Eagles are going 12-5 and will reach the NFC Championship Game.
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
And I have them in the AFC championship game against the Bills.
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NFL — playoff picks (504 graded)
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