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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
1,138
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 / 1,138

graded

652 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

1051–1075 of 1,138

  • Hit · 100Chris BrockmanPlayoff Picks

    Washington Commanders to make the playoffs

    Jaden Daniels is gonna have the commanders back in the final four next year.

    Washington Commanders

    a naive guess scored 0+100 skillsaid Jan 27, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Colin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs

    My safest prediction in the NFL next year, beyond Buffalo and Kansas City, if Mahomes and Josh Allen or upright will be playoff teams

    Buffalo Bills

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Jan 24, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Eric ManginiPlayoff Picks

    Chicago Bears to make the playoffs

    they should be in the hunt to win that division and they should add a minimum, make the playoffs. I don't think that's an unreasonable expectation for him in Chicago with that talent level next year.

    Chicago Bears

    a naive guess scored 100-100 skillsaid Jan 24, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Colin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs

    My safest prediction in the NFL next year, beyond Buffalo and Kansas City, if Mahomes and Josh Allen or upright will be playoff teams

    Kansas City Chiefs

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Jan 24, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Colin CowherdPlayoff Picks

    New England Patriots to make the playoffs

    I think I think the next year they're gonna Patriots could make the playoffs

    New England Patriots

    a naive guess scored 100-100 skillsaid Jan 20, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Marcus MosherPlayoff Picks

    Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs

    The Rams have turned things around in the second half of the season and will be back in the postseason... the fact that they will be hosting a home playoff game is pretty wild

    Los Angeles Rams

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Dec 31, 2024the article →
  • Hit · 100Marcus MosherPlayoff Picks

    Houston Texans to make the playoffs

    Houston will still host a playoff game in Round 1, but don't be surprised if it is a heavy underdog in that matchup.

    Houston Texans

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Dec 31, 2024the article →
  • Hit · 100Rich EisenPlayoff Picks

    Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs

    I know you wanna say that they're just gonna fall apart like always... I I just don't think that that they're not gonna lose... Yeah. I'm I'm gonna push back on that, Chris.

    Los Angeles Chargers

    a naive guess scored 0+122 skillsaid Dec 16, 2024the article →
  • Hit · 100Rich EisenPlayoff Picks

    Washington Commanders to make the playoffs

    I think the commanders are in. Yeah. Having nine wins. Because the teams that we just mentioned, in order to make it, would have to win their divisions, which means the commanders are safe.

    Washington Commanders

    a naive guess scored 0+122 skillsaid Dec 16, 2024the article →
  • Hit · 100Marcus MosherPlayoff Picks

    Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs

    Baltimore is a sure-fire playoff team, but it clearly isn't the same regular-season team we saw last year.

    Baltimore Ravens

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Dec 3, 2024the article →
  • Hit · 100Marcus MosherPlayoff Picks

    Denver Broncos to make the playoffs

    The Denver Broncos are a near-lock to make the postseason

    Denver Broncos

    a naive guess scored 0+128 skillsaid Dec 3, 2024the article →
  • Hit · 100Chris BrockmanPlayoff Picks

    Green Bay Packers to make the playoffs

    The Packers are gonna make it to the divisional round again.

    Green Bay Packers

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Dec 2, 2024the article →
  • Hit · 100Rich EisenPlayoff Picks

    Green Bay Packers to make the playoffs

    The Packers are gonna make it to the divisional round again. I don't think that's an, an overreaction at all.

    Green Bay Packers

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Dec 2, 2024the article →
  • Hit · 100Marcus MosherPlayoff Picks

    Green Bay Packers to make the playoffs

    The Packers are a lock to be in the playoffs and will be one of the toughest wild-card teams we've seen in recent years.

    Green Bay Packers

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Nov 26, 2024the article →
  • Hit · 100Marcus MosherPlayoff Picks

    Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs

    The Chargers are still a contender in the AFC and should have no problem being the No. 5 or No. 6 seed in the conference.

    Los Angeles Chargers

    a naive guess scored 0+133 skillsaid Nov 26, 2024the article →
  • Hit · 100Marcus MosherPlayoff Picks

    Denver Broncos to make the playoffs

    Denver's defense has been incredible this season, and it is well on its way to earning a Wild Card spot in the AFC.

    Denver Broncos

    a naive guess scored 0+133 skillsaid Nov 26, 2024the article →
  • Hit · 100Rich EisenPlayoff Picks

    Denver Broncos to make the playoffs

    Chargers and Broncos.

    Denver Broncos

    a naive guess scored 0+139 skillsaid Nov 25, 2024the article →
  • Hit · 100Rich EisenPlayoff Picks

    Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs

    Raven's check. Oh, man. That is not an overreaction.

    Baltimore Ravens

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Nov 25, 2024the article →
  • Hit · 100Rich EisenPlayoff Picks

    Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs

    Steelers, I'll I'll check them.

    Pittsburgh Steelers

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Nov 25, 2024the article →
  • Hit · 100Chris BrockmanPlayoff Picks

    Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs

    I think the AFC playoff field is set. With six weeks to go, these are the seven teams.

    Los Angeles Chargers

    a naive guess scored 0+139 skillsaid Nov 25, 2024the article →
  • Hit · 100Chris BrockmanPlayoff Picks

    Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs

    I think the AFC playoff field is set. With six weeks to go, these are the seven teams.

    Pittsburgh Steelers

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Nov 25, 2024the article →
  • Miss · 0Chris BrockmanPlayoff Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs

    The Cowboys are making the playoffs, and the Commanders are missing them.

    Dallas Cowboys

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Nov 25, 2024the article →
  • Hit · 100Chris BrockmanPlayoff Picks

    Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs

    I think the AFC playoff field is set. With six weeks to go, these are the seven teams.

    Buffalo Bills

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Nov 25, 2024the article →
  • Hit · 100Chris BrockmanPlayoff Picks

    Houston Texans to make the playoffs

    I think the AFC playoff field is set. With six weeks to go, these are the seven teams.

    Houston Texans

    a naive guess scored 100+0 skillsaid Nov 25, 2024the article →
  • Hit · 100Rich EisenPlayoff Picks

    Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs

    Chargers and Broncos.

    Los Angeles Chargers

    a naive guess scored 0+139 skillsaid Nov 25, 2024the article →

By sport

NFL — playoff picks (504 graded)

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