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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
1,135
Graded
486

43% settled

Average accuracy
59.5

out of 100

Pundits
114

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 / 1,135

graded

649 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

376–400 of 1,135

  • PendingRich EisenPlayoff Picks

    Denver Broncos to make the playoffs

    Broncos charges, Broncos charges, Broncos charges... I think three teams get it.

    Denver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenPlayoff Picks

    Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs

    I'm putting the Chiefs third... I think three teams get it. I think the Chiefs win enough games they get in.

    Kansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BrockmanPlayoff Picks

    Denver Broncos to make the playoffs

    I think they also, the Denver Broncos right there. It's gonna be a neck and neck race all season long. I think both teams make the playoffs.

    Denver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingHenry McKennaPlayoff Picks

    Chicago Bears to make the playoffs

    the Bears will see Caleb’s stats go crazy — and Chicago will make the playoffs again

    Chicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingHenry McKennaPlayoff Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs

    They’re going to make the playoffs.

    Dallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs

    the Cowboys winning the East

    Dallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks

    Chicago Bears to make the playoffs

    Rams, Niners. ... Bears.

    Chicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks

    Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs

    Who do you think takes care of the wild card seeds? ... Rams, Niners. ... Bears.

    Los Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers to make the playoffs

    the Buccaneers winning the South

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks

    San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs

    Yeah, I feel really good about the 49ers making it.

    San Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks

    Detroit Lions to make the playoffs

    the Lions winning the North

    Detroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks

    Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs

    you've got the Seattle Seahawks winning the West

    Seattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingCarter BahnsPlayoff Picks

    Chicago Bears to make the playoffs

    B Tier ... They should all expect to make the playoffs ... A step forward for Chicago would come in the form of Caleb Williams emerging as a superstar.

    Chicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingCarter BahnsPlayoff Picks

    Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs

    B Tier ... They should all expect to make the playoffs ... The Chargers should be better now that their offensive line is not entirely decimated

    Los Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingCarter BahnsPlayoff Picks

    Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs

    it would be no surprise if, like last year, they met for a third time in the playoffs

    Los Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingCarter BahnsPlayoff Picks

    Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs

    B Tier ... They should all expect to make the playoffs ... the Chiefs must rely on Patrick Mahomes recovering fully from his torn ACL

    Kansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingCarter BahnsPlayoff Picks

    San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs

    B Tier ... They should all expect to make the playoffs ... the 49ers will be in the thick of the NFC West race

    San Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingCarter BahnsPlayoff Picks

    Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs

    B Tier ... They should all expect to make the playoffs ... Cincinnati is also better defensively, at least on paper.

    Cincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingCarter BahnsPlayoff Picks

    Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs

    That the Rams and Seahawks will square off twice in the regular season is a treat, and it would be no surprise if, like last year, they met for a third time in the playoffs.

    Seattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingCarter BahnsPlayoff Picks

    Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs

    B Tier ... They should all expect to make the playoffs ... The AFC North battle between the Ravens and Bengals is especially compelling.

    Baltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BroussardPlayoff Picks

    Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs

    followed by the Philadelphia Eagles in second as a playoff wildcard

    Philadelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsPlayoff Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs

    Parkins put Dallas in second as a playoff team ... "They're going to be in the playoffs."

    Dallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsPlayoff Picks

    New England Patriots to make the playoffs

    ahead of the New England Patriots with a playoff berth

    New England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 31, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightPlayoff Picks

    New England Patriots to make the playoffs

    I believe they go 10 and seven, and I believe they make the postseason.

    New England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 31, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsPlayoff Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs

    coming in at number two, they're gonna be in the playoffs. They're very good. It's the Dallas Cowboys.

    Dallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 31, 2026the article →

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NFL — playoff picks (504 graded)

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