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
- Average accuracy
- 59.5
- Pundits
- 114
43% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
486 / 1,135
graded
649 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
- SportsRadio 94WIP Weekends (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- KC Sports Network (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
- Nightcap (podcast)0.0 · 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
501–525 of 1,135
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
The Patriots win their final regular-season game to punch a ticket to the playoffs.
Detroit Lions to make the playoffs
2. Detroit Lions (11-6)
Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs
7. Philadelphia Eagles (10-7)
Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs
3. Dallas Cowboys (10-7)
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
Cincinnati gets back to the playoffs with some help from an improved defensive front
Houston Texans to make the playoffs
That defense can carry the Texans to another playoff appearance
- PendingJacob RobinsonPlayoff Picks
Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs
There is too much talent on both sides of the ball for this team to miss the playoffs.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026 New England Patriots to make the playoffs
"I do think though that they 'regressed,' but … I think this is a playoff team."
- PendingYahoo SportsPlayoff Picks
Denver Broncos to make the playoffs
the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers as likely playoff teams
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026 - PendingYahoo SportsPlayoff Picks
Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs
the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers as likely playoff teams
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026 - PendingBen FawkesPlayoff Picks
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
Buffalo's over/under for this season is 10.5 and the Bills should be in the postseason again (-350 to make the playoffs).
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026 - PendingFrank SchwabPlayoff Picks
Chicago Bears to make the playoffs
Chicago still has a good shot at a playoff berth and keeping their momentum going beyond this season, even if it doesn't come with a second straight division title.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026 Denver Broncos to make the playoffs
there's every reason to believe the third-year quarterback can rally the Broncos once again, make another postseason run ... especially if Nix fulfills expectations, and leads the Broncos back to the playoffs.
New York Giants to make the playoffs
Early I have the Giants as a wildcard team, we go Eagles and Giants.
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
I have them finishing second and a wild card team.
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
I think with that schedule and those offensive players, they probably are a playoff team.
New York Giants to make the playoffs
Early I have the Giants as a wild card team.
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
I think with that schedule and those offensive players, they probably are a playoff team.
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
I have them finishing second and a wild card team.
Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs
But if he can cut out the hero ball (and the untimely turnovers) and let the skill players do the work for the offense, the Vikings will make the playoffs.
Denver Broncos to make the playoffs
Denver should be a shoo-in playoff team at worst.
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
I would be I would be absolutely shocked, shocked if the Chiefs and the Ravens don't take a step forward from last year.
Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs
We're gonna make the playoffs, and when we get in there, we gotta beat who we gotta beat to meet the Rams in the championship... We're gonna sneak in from the radar boom.
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
Chubb will give Buffalo a huge pass-rushing boost, which will help the team advance deep into the playoffs this upcoming season.
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
Ravens. Things feel very, very different in Baltimore, with John Harbaugh out and first-time coach Jesse Minter in.
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NFL — playoff picks (504 graded)
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