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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
1,113
Graded
486

44% settled

Average accuracy
59.5

out of 100

Pundits
113

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 / 1,113

graded

627 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

51–75 of 1,113

  • PendingDarius ButlerPlayoff Picks

    Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs

    Jacksonville Jaguars, they'll sneak in there.

    Jacksonville Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat McAfeePlayoff Picks

    Indianapolis Colts to make the playoffs

    The AFC South is probably gonna get it this year... And then the AFC South this year, four.

    Indianapolis Colts

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat McAfeePlayoff Picks

    Houston Texans to make the playoffs

    The AFC South is probably gonna get it this year... And then the AFC South this year, four.

    Houston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat McAfeePlayoff Picks

    Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs

    The AFC South is probably gonna get it this year... And then the AFC South this year, four.

    Jacksonville Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingJason McIntyrePlayoff Picks

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers to make the playoffs

    baker mayfield's gonna put tampa in the playoffs every year

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Denver Broncos to make the playoffs

    So my playoff picture, Bills, Ravens, Texans, Chargers, Patriots, Bengals, Broncos

    Denver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    New England Patriots to make the playoffs

    I do see them as a wildcard team.

    New England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    New Orleans Saints to make the playoffs

    Saints are a new playoff team.

    New Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    New York Giants to make the playoffs

    The Giants are a good wildcard team... Giants are a new playoff team, obviously.

    New York Giants

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs

    Eagles, Lions, Saints, and Rams win the division.

    Los Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Chicago Bears to make the playoffs

    Seahawks, Bears are great wildcard teams.

    Chicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs

    the playoff teams in the NFC look like this. Eagles, Lions, Saints, and Rams win the division. Seahawks, Bears are great wildcard teams. The Giants are a good wildcard team.

    Philadelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs

    the Ravens and the Bengals are both going to make the playoffs

    Cincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs

    So my playoff picture, Bills, Ravens, Texans, Chargers, Patriots, Bengals, Broncos

    Los Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs

    So my playoff picture, Bills, Ravens, Texans, Chargers, Patriots, Bengals, Broncos

    Buffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs

    the Ravens and the Bengals are both going to make the playoffs

    Baltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Houston Texans to make the playoffs

    So my playoff picture, Bills, Ravens, Texans, Chargers, Patriots, Bengals, Broncos

    Houston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs

    Seahawks, Bears are great wildcard teams.

    Seattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Detroit Lions to make the playoffs

    And Lions are a new playoff team.

    Detroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingMatt HasselbeckPlayoff Picks

    Green Bay Packers to make the playoffs

    Well, I mean, for me, I might even put the Packers there, just so you know. I think the Packers could resurge.

    Green Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs

    Seahawks, Bears are great wildcard teams.

    Seattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    New York Giants to make the playoffs

    The Giants are a good wildcard team.

    New York Giants

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Chicago Bears to make the playoffs

    Seahawks, Bears are great wildcard teams.

    Chicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Denver Broncos to make the playoffs

    So my playoff picture, Bills, Ravens, Texans, Chargers, Patriots, Bengals, Broncos

    Denver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs

    Listen, the Ravens and the Bengals are both going to make the playoffs.

    Cincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026the article →

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NFL — playoff picks (504 graded)

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