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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

451–475 of 1,135

  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Houston Texans to make the playoffs

    So I have the Bills Ravens Texans Chargers winning their division

    Houston Texans

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

    Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs

    Baltimore, by the way, is going to be a new playoff team, too.

    Baltimore Ravens

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

    Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs

    So I have the Bills Ravens Texans Chargers winning their division

    Buffalo Bills

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

    Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs

    I have them winning the division... I think LA is going to be a 12-win team

    Los Angeles Chargers

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

    Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs

    Cincinnati, I have as a new playoff team.

    Cincinnati Bengals

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

    Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs

    Cincinnati, I have as a new playoff team. ... Patriots, Bengals, Chiefs as wildcard.

    Cincinnati Bengals

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

    Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs

    So I have the Bills, Ravens, Texans, Chargers winning their division. Patriots, Bengals, Chiefs as wildcard.

    Buffalo Bills

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

    Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs

    So I have the Bills, Ravens, Texans, Chargers winning their division.

    Los Angeles Chargers

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

    Houston Texans to make the playoffs

    So I have the Bills, Ravens, Texans, Chargers winning their division.

    Houston Texans

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

    Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs

    I do think, I'll give Kansas City credit, I think they get back to the playoffs. ... Patriots, Bengals, Chiefs as wildcard.

    Kansas City Chiefs

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

    Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs

    Baltimore, by the way, is going to be a new playoff team, too.

    Baltimore Ravens

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

    New England Patriots to make the playoffs

    Patriots, Bengals, Chiefs as wildcard.

    New England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026the article →
  • PendingGreg AumanPlayoff Picks

    Detroit Lions to make the playoffs

    If Detroit is healthy on defense and a reshuffled offensive line can work, it'll be a playoff team again and potentially a dangerous one.

    Detroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026
  • PendingGreg AumanPlayoff Picks

    Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs

    Can Burrow stay healthy and get back to his dominant 43-touchdown form in 2024? That, and even a mediocre defense, will put the Bengals back in the playoffs

    Cincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026
  • PendingBucky BrooksPlayoff Picks

    Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs

    It's in LA. They're gonna play the Rams in the NFC Championship game.

    Los Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 23, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BrockmanPlayoff Picks

    Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs

    the team that's in, I'm gonna say the Cincinnati Bengals are in this year... that's gonna be good enough to to get to 10 wins and make the playoffs

    Cincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 18, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenPlayoff Picks

    Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs

    And the team that did just miss it last year, I think, gets back in... I think the Ravens are back in it.

    Baltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 18, 2026the article →
  • PendingTJ JeffersonPlayoff Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs

    Who's out so the Cowboys can get in?... Tell me why the Cowboys are making it

    Dallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 18, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenPlayoff Picks

    Houston Texans to make the playoffs

    and I think Stroud plays well enough for them to make the playoffs

    Houston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 18, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BrockmanPlayoff Picks

    New Orleans Saints to make the playoffs

    And I'm in I'm buying I'm buying the Saints... I'm buying the Saints to win the South.

    New Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 18, 2026the article →
  • PendingTJ JeffersonPlayoff Picks

    Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs

    the team I'm putting in. Chiefs?... They do make the play.

    Kansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 18, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BrockmanPlayoff Picks

    Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs

    And I like one team to come out of that division, to make the playoffs, and that's Jacksonville

    Jacksonville Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 18, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenPlayoff Picks

    Detroit Lions to make the playoffs

    So I'm concerned that they don't make it this year. And if they don't, I'm putting the Detroit Lions in.

    Detroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 18, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenPlayoff Picks

    Chicago Bears to make the playoffs

    But I'd I'd be surprised if they're not making it again. That would definitely be a a shocker.

    Chicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 18, 2026the article →
  • PendingBrendon NelsonPlayoff Picks

    Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs

    which means they believe the Seattle Seahawks will lose in the NFC Championship Game

    Seattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 18, 2026the article →

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NFL — playoff picks (504 graded)

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