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
676–700 of 1,135
Denver Broncos to make the playoffs
Rich, everyone on the Broncos summer bandwagon was right. Denver's going to the AFC championship game.
Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs
they're certainly not gonna be out of the playoffs... But I I think the West is getting three teams
Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs
But I I think the West is getting three teams if that's what you're asking.
San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
But I I think the West is getting three teams if that's what you're asking.
Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs
You have to look at Philadelphia potentially, because they're eight and three... I would choose New England right now and and Philadelphia in the NFC.
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
I would choose New England right now and and Philadelphia in the NFC.
Houston Texans to make the playoffs
I think they're real contenders.
Houston Texans to make the playoffs
the Texans can make the playoffs and win their division
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
I think Baltimore is going to make their way in.
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
watching either of those teams play, which it feels like they're both gonna make the playoffs depending on how injured Aaron Rodgers is
Green Bay Packers to make the playoffs
the West will get three in, the North will get two in, and the Packers and the Lions will be the two
San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs
Because, again, the Niners are just too far back to be in a position. I think they do make the playoffs
Detroit Lions to make the playoffs
the West will get three in, the North will get two in, and the Packers and the Lions will be the two
Chicago Bears to make the playoffs
The NFC North is only getting two playoff teams, and one of them is the bears.
Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs
watching either of those teams play, which it feels like they're both gonna make the playoffs depending on how injured Aaron Rodgers is
Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs
and then I'll take Buffalo and Pittsburgh to remain the same
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
and then I'll take Buffalo and Pittsburgh to remain the same
Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs
the Ravens to replace the Chargers, even though the records right now don't feel that way
Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs
I'll put Kansas City to replace the Jags as a wild card team.
Chicago Bears to make the playoffs
I think the Bears could end up like supplanting San Francisco as a wild card team.
Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs
I think the Chargers make it, and I think the Bills make it.
Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs
He's back, JJ McCarthy. Yeah. He's gonna take the Vikings to the playoffs.
Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs
I think the Chargers make it, and I think the Bills make it.
Indianapolis Colts to make the playoffs
I think Colts, Patriots, Broncos make it.
New England Patriots to make the playoffs
I think Colts, Patriots, Broncos make it.
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NFL — playoff picks (504 graded)
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