How Did NFL Teams Perform Compared To Stat And Vegas Predictions?
This chart, by StatsbyLopez, shows the actual win totals of every NFL team, and how they stacked up against preseason predictions both from analytics sites and over/unders from the Vegas sportsbooks. (Click the magnifying glass to expand, or view it full-size at StatsbyLopez.)
There's more about the methodology on the site, but the "statheads" figures were averages of the predictions of five outlets: TeamRankings, Accuscore, FiveThirtyEight, Prediction Machine, and Football Outsiders. (If you're curious, TeamRankings' algorithm was the most accurate, followed by the Vegas lines.)
Beyond that's it's more fun to marvel at the year's surprises, both good and bad. OK, mostly the bad. Poor Bears.
[ StatsbyLopez, via The MMQB]
Related
Latest
MLB’s Expanded Playoffs Have Ruined the NL Wild Card Race
Sat Sep 19 2026
There's Another Online Poker Cheating Scandal Going Viral
Sat Sep 19 2026
Saturday MLB Picks: Two AL Playoff Contenders Worth Backing
Sat Sep 19 2026
These NFL Newcomers Made Their Presence Felt in Week 1
Fri Sep 18 2026
Latest Betting
- UFC 331 Underdog Pick: Why Brunno Ferreira Can Upset Edmen Shahbazyan
- UFC 331 Line Movement: The Championship Rematch Completely Flipped
- UFC 331 Betting Splits: Where the Sharp Money Is Landing This Weekend
- Blue Jays vs. Rangers Friday Sept. 18 Best Bets, Props, Predictions
- The Chicago Cubs Are the Best World Series Future in Baseball
- MLB Thursday Best Bets: 3 Picks for the Playoff Race
- Week 2 Thursday Night Football Best Bills vs. Lions Betting Prediction

