NFL IQ AI Test: How Accurate Is NFL's New AI Chatbot?

Unlike the artificial turf that took root more than 50 years ago, the NFL hopes its new artificial intelligence feature can reduce the number of headaches.

The league launched a new "AI chat experience" this week called Ask NFL IQ, pairing it with the existing dashboard on its NFL IQ website. Powered by Amazon Quick, the chatbot is designed to give fans exploring their favorite teams' offseason developments a quicker path "from curiosity to clarity."

"At this time of year, the amount of information can be overwhelming, and it's often published in many different places," says Mike Band, senior manager of Next Gen Stats Research & Analytics. "Ask NFL IQ helps bring it together, so fans can get to the 'why' behind roster-building decisions faster."

It is engineered to answer questions about roster construction, free-agency moves and prospective draft picks, with additional updates coming between now and next week's NFL Draft.

It is presented as a serious tool for curious fans -- not a cheat code for lazy gamblers seeking an edge, or some kind of Magic 8 Ball, although we couldn't resist giving it a virtual shake:

"Will the Cowboys ever win another Super Bowl?" Alas, here was the reply: "I can't help with that, but I can help you with NFL Draft analysis, team needs, prospect evaluations, or offseason roster moves. The Dallas Cowboys haven't won a Super Bowl since 1995, but predicting future championships involves speculation beyond data-driven analysis."

Meh, it was worth a shot. So, does it work? Let's give Ask NFL IQ a test drive with some specific personnel questions as well as a broader, bigger-picture prompt.

First, is Aaron Rodgers going to suit up for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026?

After "thinking" for a few seconds ("Let me get to work on this for you"), the bot gives an answer, of sorts: "The 42-year-old quarterback is mulling a 22nd NFL season after playing for Pittsburgh in 2025. While the conversations have been positive and Mike McCarthy has expressed he'd welcome Rodgers back, it remains uncertain whether Rodgers will ultimately choose to return."

Not super helpful. Let's try A.J. Brown. Will he still be a Philadelphia Eagle next season?

"Multiple teams have been mentioned as potential landing spots (Patriots, Chargers, Bills, Titans, Raiders, Ravens), but no trade has materialized," it replies. "Given his contract status, his role as the team's #1 receiver, and the Eagles' public statements, A.J. Brown is expected to remain with Philadelphia for the 2026 season."

Really? There's probably a better chance of spotting Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini at a Coldplay concert, but OK.

Let's try one more. Which NFL team has improved the most this offseason?

Now we're getting somewhere. The bot spits out a top five, with the Los Angeles Rams at No. 1, followed by the Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins, Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs.

"The Rams made the biggest splash by trading for CB Trent McDuffie from Kansas City and signing him to a 4-year, $120 million extension. They also added CB Jaylen Watson (3-year, $51M) to completely revamp their secondary, which was a major weakness last season."

Not bad. For comparison's sake, the same query posted to ChatGPT claims the New York Jets made "arguably the biggest jump" this offseason.

And that might be the biggest endorsement we can think of for Ask NFL IQ.