Predictions · Week 9
The model columns show each model's probability for the home team. Games are sorted into the spots our replays found an edge in, with the record behind each. Once a game ends, the models are scored the way players are, and the week and season tallies show who's forecasting best. Imp. is importance: how much the league's playoff picture swings on the game, from simulated seasons (hover for the game's quality).
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Locks went 84% over 24 seasons; this season's record is on the leaderboard.
| Game | Elo | Spread | Books | Kalshi | Polymarket | Blend | System | Crowd | Sharp crowd | Imp. | Spot | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAX at BAL | 57% | 63% | — | — | — | 61% | — | — | — | — | Everything else | Fri 1:15 AM |
| CIN at ATL | 38% | 34% | — | — | — | 35% | — | — | — | — | Clear favorite, mild disagreement | Sun 2:30 PM |
| DAL at IND | 57% | 46% | — | — | — | 48% | — | — | — | — | Big disagreement | Sun 6:00 PM |
| NYJ at KC | 70% | 76% | — | — | — | 74% | — | — | — | — | Clear favorite, mild disagreement | Sun 6:00 PM |
| DET at MIA | 58% | 31% | — | — | — | 38% | — | — | — | — | Big disagreement | Sun 6:00 PM |
| CLE at NO | 60% | 60% | — | — | — | 62% | — | — | — | — | Tight agreement | Sun 6:00 PM |
| NYG at PHI | 65% | 66% | — | — | — | 68% | — | — | — | — | Tight agreement | Sun 6:00 PM |
| LAR at WSH | 48% | 34% | — | — | — | 38% | — | — | — | — | Big disagreement | Sun 6:00 PM |
| DEN at CAR | 45% | 41% | — | — | — | 40% | — | — | — | — | Tight agreement | Sun 6:00 PM |
| HOU at LAC | 45% | 57% | — | — | — | 54% | — | — | — | — | Big disagreement | Sun 9:05 PM |
| LV at SF | 72% | 74% | — | — | — | 75% | — | — | — | — | Tight agreement | Sun 9:05 PM |
| GB at NE | 62% | 54% | — | — | — | 56% | — | — | — | — | Everything else | Sun 9:25 PM |
| ARI at SEA | 76% | 84% | — | — | — | 82% | — | — | — | — | Clear favorite, mild disagreement | Sun 9:25 PM |
| TB at CHI | 69% | 60% | — | — | — | 62% | — | — | — | — | Clear favorite, mild disagreement | Mon 1:20 AM |
| BUF at MIN | 56% | 41% | — | — | — | 45% | — | — | — | — | Big disagreement | Tue 1:15 AM |
The spots
Each game sorted into the spot the replays found an edge in. Rings are Elo, market and spread; the favorite's logo is in the middle. Tiles turn green or red as games finish.
Tight agreement 4 games
Lean a little toward the favorite. The blend adds 2 points. Over 24 seasons (2,312 games) favorites here won 69.2% against a 67.7% forecast; in 2023–25 it ran hotter, 74% against 66%.
Big disagreement 5 games
Take the market's number, or split the difference at most. This is where Elo is overconfident. Over 24 seasons (943 games) Elo's side won 50% while Elo claimed 63% and the market 49%. The market was right almost every time.
Clear favorite, mild disagreement 4 games
The blend without a bump. Nothing to exploit; take the average. Replays: favorites won about as often as the average of the two forecasts said (no surplus either way).
Everything else 2 games
The blend is as good as anything. No edge found either way in the replays.
Season scoreboard
The models scored as players over every decided game this season, on their pre-kickoff numbers.
| # | Model | Games | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Closing spread | 17 | +78.2 |
| 2 | The blend | 17 | +77.4 |
| 3 | The System | 17 | +77.4 |
| 4 | Elo (the model) | 17 | +45.3 |
| 5 | Sportsbooks | 0 | +0.0 |
| 6 | Kalshi | 0 | +0.0 |
| 7 | Polymarket | 0 | +0.0 |
| 8 | The crowd | 0 | +0.0 |
| 9 | The sharp crowd | 0 | +0.0 |