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
526–550 of 1,135
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
Zach Pereles decided to take a look around the AFC to try and figure out which teams might make the postseason this year after missing out last year. Here are the top three teams on his list: ... Bengals.
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
Chiefs. The biggest factor in the Chiefs' favor is Mahomes.
Detroit Lions to make the playoffs
The Lions are back in the playoffs.
New Orleans Saints to make the playoffs
Cowherd is expecting the Saints to make the playoffs for the first time since 2021.
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
"I do believe, when Mahomes has protection and a semi-solid run game, he's a playoff quarterback. Kansas City is back in."
New York Giants to make the playoffs
lead Cowherd to think that the Giants will make the postseason as a wild-card team.
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
They don't have everything buttoned up, I think they make their way in.
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
I see something along the lines of 10-7 and a wild card spot, but the Bengals better win the opener
Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs
Verdict: Should still be a playoff team as long McDaniel and Herbert mesh. O'Leary must deliver.
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
Bounce back or bust: Slight bounce back with a return to the playoffs, but not quite to the top-tier Super Bowl contender status we've become used to.
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
Drake Maye's ascent last year projects well for the future. Add in A.J. Brown and significant defensive investments, and this should be a playoff team.
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
Bounce back or bust: Major bounce back (assuming Jackson's health) to top-tier Super Bowl contention again. ... If we're saying three teams will bounce back, with two back in the postseason and one at least competing for it
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
yeah, I know you're waiting Seattle. The Seahawks sneak in to the playoffs.
Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs
So here are my three wildcard teams in the NFC. Number one is a bit of a surprise, and it's a late addition. It's the Minnesota Vikings.
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
Next up Wildcard number two, thatst Cincinnati Bungals
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
I have the Chiefs in the wildcard.
Green Bay Packers to make the playoffs
I like the Packers as a wildcard team.
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
And the final wildcard team in the AFC it is not the Jets. It is the Jaguars.
San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
The quartet of McCaffrey, Jennings, Deebo Samuel, and George Kittle will be enough for the 49ers to make a deep run into the playoffs
Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs
And the final wildcard team in the AFC it is not the Jets. It is the Jaguars.
Green Bay Packers to make the playoffs
Second wildcard team staying in the division, Green Bay Packers
Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs
Next up Wildcard number two that Cincinnati Bungals, who were not in the playoffs last year.
- PendingAdam ChernoffPlayoff Picks
Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs
I'm with you on the AFC championship... I'm with you on the Texans and the Chargers.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 31, 2026 Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs
So here are my three wild card teams in the NFC. Number one is a bit of a surprise... It's the Minnesota Vikings.
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
The three wildcard teams in the AFC number one the Chiefs.
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