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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

626–650 of 1,135

  • PendingJP AcostaPlayoff Picks

    Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs

    these teams, the Ravens, the Commanders, the Bucks, like, these should be playoff teams.

    Baltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Apr 29, 2026the article →
  • PendingJP AcostaPlayoff Picks

    Washington Commanders to make the playoffs

    these teams, the Ravens, the Commanders, the Bucks, like, these should be playoff teams.

    Washington Commanders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Apr 29, 2026the article →
  • PendingJP AcostaPlayoff Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs

    I think the Cowboys could find themselves in a really in making a really deep playoff run come this season

    Dallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Apr 29, 2026the article →
  • PendingGavin CarlsonPlayoff Picks

    Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs

    It's another playoff bound team to talk about. Let's get after it.

    Los Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Apr 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks

    New Orleans Saints to make the playoffs

    win it and sneak into the playoffs that way

    New Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Apr 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich DavisPlayoff Picks

    New York Giants to make the playoffs

    To make the playoffs on This could be the turnaround here.

    New York Giants

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Apr 23, 2026the article →
  • PendingBrandon CarneyPlayoff Picks

    Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs

    I think them and the Ravens will both be fighting for that and we'll both make the play

    Baltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Apr 22, 2026the article →
  • PendingBrandon CarneyPlayoff Picks

    Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs

    I think them and the Ravens will both be fighting for that and we'll both make the play

    Cincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Apr 22, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BrockmanPlayoff Picks

    Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs

    And if they miss the playoffs, that would be stunning. Don't you think, though, at the end of the day? ... They're they're really good, though.

    Philadelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Apr 6, 2026the article →
  • PendingJP AcostaPlayoff Picks

    Detroit Lions to make the playoffs

    These are the playoff teams... the Detroit Lions

    Detroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Mar 18, 2026the article →
  • PendingJP AcostaPlayoff Picks

    Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs

    and the Philadelphia Eagles... this team is too talented to just say they're gonna miss the playoffs outright.

    Philadelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Mar 18, 2026the article →
  • PendingJP AcostaPlayoff Picks

    New England Patriots to make the playoffs

    These are the playoff teams. I think these teams are going to be in post season contention... And these are the New England Patriots, the Detroit Lions, the Green Bay Packers, the Houston Texans, and the Philadelphia Eagles.

    New England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Mar 18, 2026the article →
  • PendingJP AcostaPlayoff Picks

    Green Bay Packers to make the playoffs

    These are the playoff teams... the Green Bay Packers

    Green Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Mar 18, 2026the article →
  • PendingJP AcostaPlayoff Picks

    Houston Texans to make the playoffs

    These are the playoff teams... the Houston Texans

    Houston Texans

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

    Miami Dolphins to make the playoffs

    So the Dolphins, I think, could be maybe the second playoff team in that division, go on the road somewhere.

    Miami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Mar 16, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs

    Even if you asked me to pick the seven playoff teams in the AFC right right now, Broncos, Patriots, Jags, Bill's Chargers.

    Jacksonville Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Mar 12, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Denver Broncos to make the playoffs

    Even if you asked me to pick the seven playoff teams in the AFC right right now, Broncos, Patriots, Jags, Bill's Chargers.

    Denver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Mar 12, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs

    I don't have the Chiefs in No, definitely, not in that probably Ravens. Probably Ravens.

    Baltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Mar 12, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    New England Patriots to make the playoffs

    Even if you asked me to pick the seven playoff teams in the AFC right right now, Broncos, Patriots, Jags, Bill's Chargers.

    New England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Mar 12, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs

    Even if you asked me to pick the seven playoff teams in the AFC right right now, Broncos, Patriots, Jags, Bill's Chargers.

    Los Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Mar 12, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs

    Even if you asked me to pick the seven playoff teams in the AFC right right now, Broncos, Patriots, Jags, Bill's Chargers.

    Buffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Mar 12, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Rich EisenPlayoff Picks

    Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs

    I'll go Kirk Cousins... Because he might stay somehow, stay in in Atlanta. So you're saying the Vikings are making the playoffs next year.

    Minnesota Vikings

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Feb 27, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Jason McIntyrePlayoff Picks

    Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs

    they win eleven games to make the. Playoffs

    Minnesota Vikings

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Feb 26, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Dwaine BoardPlayoff Picks

    San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs

    I think they still have a good enough chance of making the playoffs if Trent moved along... But I think with the 40 ninths, they could make the playoffs without him.

    San Francisco 49ers

    a naive guess scored 0+100 skillsaid Feb 26, 2026the article →
  • Hit · 100Jason McIntyrePlayoff Picks

    Denver Broncos to make the playoffs

    here's a team we both have as a playoff team. That's the Denver Broncos. They should bounce back strong once again.

    Denver Broncos

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Feb 25, 2026the article →

By sport

NFL — playoff picks (504 graded)

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