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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

201–225 of 1,113

  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks

    New England Patriots to make the playoffs

    The Super Bowl runner-ups aren't just going to disappear quietly into the night... They'll be six.

    New England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks

    Denver Broncos to make the playoffs

    Obviously, Denver made the AFC Championship last year. I have to have them there... So we'll go Broncos.

    Denver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks

    Cincinnati Bengals to make the playoffs

    I think they're going to be finishing a top three seed come playoff time.

    Cincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks

    Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs

    you've got the division winners as follows, the Bills, the Chiefs, the Ravens, and the Texans

    Kansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks

    Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs

    Jacksonville for the sevens.

    Jacksonville Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanPlayoff Picks

    Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs

    you've got the division winners as follows, the Bills, the Chiefs, the Ravens, and the Texans

    Baltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingMike MoraitisPlayoff Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs

    a 10- or 11-win season is likely and will be good enough to get the Cowboys back to the playoffs

    Dallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightPlayoff Picks

    Denver Broncos to make the playoffs

    Same thing with Denver, which is the next one that's trading at 57%... I think they're a buy at minus one 40

    Denver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightPlayoff Picks

    Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs

    I think the Chiefs are a better than 2-1 favorite to make the playoffs

    Kansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightPlayoff Picks

    Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs

    57% means it's minus one 30. I for Philly to make the playoffs. I love that.

    Philadelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BroussardPlayoff Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs

    the Cowboys and the Rams

    Dallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingGreg JenningsPlayoff Picks

    Los Angeles Rams to make the playoffs

    In the NFC, I got the Rams with the number one overall, the Dallas Cowboys.

    Los Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingKevin WildesPlayoff Picks

    Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs

    the Chargers sneak in there. I think they might have a tie breaker with somebody.

    Los Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsPlayoff Picks

    Indianapolis Colts to make the playoffs

    I think they should have the best offense in that division, and I think they'll win.

    Indianapolis Colts

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingKevin WildesPlayoff Picks

    Seattle Seahawks to make the playoffs

    Here, I think I have the Seahawks on number one.

    Seattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingKevin WildesPlayoff Picks

    New England Patriots to make the playoffs

    The Patriots, I have the Broncos winning the AFC West.

    New England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingGreg JenningsPlayoff Picks

    Detroit Lions to make the playoffs

    Obviously, the Seahawks, Lions, and the Vikings.

    Detroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightPlayoff Picks

    Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs

    the Chiefs and the Ravens didn't make it last year

    Baltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingKevin WildesPlayoff Picks

    Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs

    Vikings win the NFC North.

    Minnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingKevin WildesPlayoff Picks

    Houston Texans to make the playoffs

    the mighty Texans, who I have as actually the number one seed

    Houston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingKevin WildesPlayoff Picks

    Baltimore Ravens to make the playoffs

    In the AFC, I have the Ravens, the mighty Texans, who I have as actually the number one seed.

    Baltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingGreg JenningsPlayoff Picks

    Dallas Cowboys to make the playoffs

    I got the Rams with the number one overall, the Dallas Cowboys. I got the Packers.

    Dallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingGreg JenningsPlayoff Picks

    Indianapolis Colts to make the playoffs

    We got a new team, obviously, in the Colts.

    Indianapolis Colts

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingKevin WildesPlayoff Picks

    Denver Broncos to make the playoffs

    I have the Broncos winning the AFC West.

    Denver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingDanny ParkinsPlayoff Picks

    Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs

    How about the Bills missing the playoffs? They're making the playoffs.

    Buffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2026the article →

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NFL — playoff picks (504 graded)

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