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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

44% settled

Average accuracy
59.5

out of 100

Pundits
113

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
289 scored 80+197 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

486 / 1,113

graded

627 still pending

Who is good at playoff 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 playoff picks take

276–300 of 1,113

  • PendingGregg RosenthalPlayoff Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs

    I have the Cowboys. I failed to mention as one of my wildcard teams

    Dallas Cowboys

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

    Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs

    I had the Jaguars in.

    Jacksonville Jaguars

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

    New England Patriots to make the playoffs

    I have the New England Patriots getting in 12 and five

    New England Patriots

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

    Detroit Lions to make the playoffs

    They both finished 12-5, but the Vikings get the division championship leaving two very, very good teams. A crazy season. 11-6 Green Bay Packers out of the playoffs.

    Detroit Lions

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

    Detroit Lions to make the playoffs

    I have the Lions also making the playoffs.

    Detroit Lions

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

    Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs

    put three teams from the West into the playoffs as my second and third wildcard teams, the Broncos, the Chargers

    Los Angeles Chargers

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

    Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs

    I have the Seahawks as my number one wildcard team

    Seattle Seahawks

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

    Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs

    I'm saying I have the Eagles and the lions also in the playoff

    Philadelphia Eagles

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

    Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs

    I have three AFC West teams making the playoffs this year, inclusive to the Chargers and the Chiefs

    Kansas City Chiefs

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

    Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs

    I have three AFC West teams making the playoffs this year, inclusive to the Chargers and the Chiefs

    Los Angeles Chargers

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

    Houston Texans to make the playoffs

    And the Texans ruining somebody's very good season, getting in at 12-5

    Houston Texans

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

    Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs

    So I had them as my last wildcard team.

    Minnesota Vikings

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

    Atlanta Falcons to make the playoffs

    landing on them as his deep sleeper to sneak into the playoffs at nine wins

    Atlanta Falcons

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

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers to make the playoffs

    Wright surprised many and had two teams in the South making the playoffs

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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

    Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs

    Brew picked them to finish third in the division, but make the playoffs.

    Kansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightPlayoff Picks

    Atlanta Falcons to make the playoffs

    My deep sleeper sneaking into the playoffs. The Atlanta Falcons at nine and eight.

    Atlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsPlayoff Picks

    New England Patriots to make the playoffs

    your wild card teams are the Pats, the Broncos, and the Bengals. And the Ravens.

    New England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightPlayoff Picks

    Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs

    but I think they are going to be a perennial playoff contender. I have him back in.

    Jacksonville Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsPlayoff Picks

    Indianapolis Colts to make the playoffs

    So if you see the best version of Daniel Jones for a full year, I think the Colts come in the AFC South.

    Indianapolis Colts

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsPlayoff Picks

    Denver Broncos to make the playoffs

    your wild card teams are the Pats, the Broncos, and the Bengals. And the Ravens.

    Denver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsPlayoff Picks

    Detroit Lions to make the playoffs

    Yesterday, his division, NFC North... Lions, Bears.

    Detroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsPlayoff Picks

    Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs

    The Pats, Broncos, and Ravens.

    Baltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsPlayoff Picks

    Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs

    so now now we have niners, Rams Seahawks in.

    Seattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsPlayoff Picks

    Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs

    so now now we have niners, Rams Seahawks in.

    Los Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsPlayoff Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs

    Monday, he gave us Cowboys and, shocker, Giants in.

    Dallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2026the article →

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NFL — playoff picks (504 graded)

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