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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

776–800 of 1,135

  • Hit · 100Kyle BrandtPlayoff Picks

    Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs

    The rams are in the wild card

    Los Angeles Rams

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 6, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Kyle BrandtPlayoff Picks

    Green Bay Packers to make the playoffs

    Oh my gosh, the Packers. I got the Packers

    Green Bay Packers

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 6, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Kyle BrandtPlayoff Picks

    Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs

    I have the Chargers with an AFC wild card.

    Los Angeles Chargers

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 6, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Kyle BrandtPlayoff Picks

    Detroit Lions to make the playoffs

    I think the Lions matter. I think Dan Campbell's a great coach.

    Detroit Lions

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 6, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Kyle BrandtPlayoff Picks

    New England Patriots to make the playoffs

    The New England Patriots, welcome back... Welcome back the Patch to the playoffs.

    New England Patriots

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Sep 6, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Kyle BrandtPlayoff Picks

    Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs

    The Steelers are your free space in bingo.

    Pittsburgh Steelers

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 6, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Colin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs

    So I think they're gonna be very good. I think they'll make the playoffs, but I think the division, Jay...

    Kansas City Chiefs

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 5, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Brady QuinnPlayoff Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs

    I came away kind of optimistic for Dallas... Okay, this actually looks like a team that could be a playoff team.

    Dallas Cowboys

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 5, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Colin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs

    Patriots Bengals Chiefs are wild card teams. New England Bengals are both new playoff teams

    Cincinnati Bengals

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 4, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Colin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Washington Commanders to make the playoffs

    Eagles, Commanders, Giants, Cowboys... I only have one new team making the playoffs in the NFC, it's the Seahawks.

    Washington Commanders

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 4, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Colin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Detroit Lions to make the playoffs

    Lions have two new coordinators, but I love almost everything else about the organization... I only have one new team making the playoffs in the NFC, it's the Seahawks.

    Detroit Lions

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 4, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Jason McIntyrePlayoff Picks

    San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs

    j Mack believes the easiest bet on the board due to schedule and the greatness of Rock Party is San Francisco makes it

    San Francisco 49ers

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Sep 4, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Colin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    New England Patriots to make the playoffs

    Patriots' most improved team get in as a wild card team.

    New England Patriots

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Sep 4, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Colin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs

    Patriots Bengals Chiefs are wild card teams.

    Kansas City Chiefs

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 4, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Colin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs

    I only have one new team making the playoffs in the NFC, it's the Seahawks.

    Seattle Seahawks

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Sep 4, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Kurt WarnerPlayoff Picks

    Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs

    I put the Bengals in. Steelers out with Steelers out Bengals in in that segment

    Cincinnati Bengals

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Sep 4, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Kyle BrandtPlayoff Picks

    Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs

    Bills are going to make the playoffs.

    Buffalo Bills

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 4, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Brady QuinnPlayoff Picks

    New England Patriots to make the playoffs

    the Patriots at ten and seven they get the final wild card spots

    New England Patriots

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Sep 4, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Brady QuinnPlayoff Picks

    Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs

    They do make it in as the sixth seed, though a wildcard seed nonetheless

    Los Angeles Chargers

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 4, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Brady QuinnPlayoff Picks

    Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs

    it's the Jaguars that move on

    Jacksonville Jaguars

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Sep 4, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Brady QuinnPlayoff Picks

    Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs

    I feel like Sincinnian and Baltimore anny playoff teams

    Baltimore Ravens

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 4, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Brady QuinnPlayoff Picks

    Green Bay Packers to make the playoffs

    I've got only one team making the playoffs and that's the Green Bay Packers at ten and seven

    Green Bay Packers

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 4, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Brady QuinnPlayoff Picks

    Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs

    the La Rams who qualify for a wildcard spot at ten and seven

    Los Angeles Rams

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Sep 4, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Brady QuinnPlayoff Picks

    Washington Commanders to make the playoffs

    Washington they make it as a wildcard team

    Washington Commanders

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Sep 4, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Brady QuinnPlayoff Picks

    San Francisco 49ers to make the playoffs

    I've got them winning the division at twelve and five

    San Francisco 49ers

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Sep 4, 2025the article →

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NFL — playoff picks (504 graded)

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