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AI Predicts: Wild Card Weekend Picks and Week 18 Recap


I asked ChatGPT to predict the scores to all the NFL games!

The road so far…

🏈 Week 18 Recap (Picks vs Reality)

MatchupPickActual ResultCorrect?Notes / What Went Wrong
Panthers @ BuccaneersBuccaneersBuccaneers 16–14TB survived; offense conservative but did enough.
Seahawks @ 49ers49ersSeahawks 13–3SEA defense dominated; SF offense completely stalled.
Colts @ TexansTexansTexans 38–30HOU offense explosive; IND couldn’t keep pace.
Browns @ BengalsBengalsBrowns 20–18CLE defense clamped down; CIN missed chances late.
Saints @ FalconsSaintsFalcons 19–17ATL pulled tight divisional win; NO offense sputtered.
Packers @ VikingsVikingsVikings 16–3MIN defense elite; GB overwhelmed start to finish.
Titans @ JaguarsJaguarsJaguars 41–7JAX dominant in all phases; total mismatch.
Cowboys @ GiantsCowboysGiants 34–17NYG flipped script; DAL collapsed offensively.
Chargers @ BroncosBroncosBroncos 19–3DEN defense suffocating; LAC never threatened.
Commanders @ EaglesEaglesCommanders 24–17WAS intensity higher; PHI rested/flat.
Jets @ BillsBillsBills 35–8BUF took care of business emphatically.
Chiefs @ RaidersChiefsRaiders 14–12LV defense stole it; KC offense again unreliable.
Lions @ BearsLionsLions 19–16DET controlled tempo; CHI couldn’t finish.
Dolphins @ PatriotsDolphinsPatriots 38–10NE dominated; MIA no-show in must-win.
Cardinals @ RamsRamsRams 37–20LAR offense rolling into playoffs.
Ravens @ SteelersRavensSteelers 26–24PIT defense closed strong; BAL costly mistakes.

Week 18 Totals

  • Picks made: 16
  • Correct: 8
  • Incorrect: 8
  • Week accuracy: 50.0%

📊 Season-to-Date (Weeks 2–18)

WeekCorrectTotal PicksAccuracy
2111668.8%
3101662.5%
4121675.0%
571353.8%
661346.2%
7101566.7%
871353.8%
961442.9%
1091464.3%
11101566.7%
1261346.2%
1381457.1%
1481457.1%
15121675.0%
1691656.3%
1791656.3%
1881650.0%

Cumulative through Week 18

  • Total correct: 154
  • Total picks: 250
  • Overall accuracy: 61.6%

🔍 Super Wild Card Weekend Preview + Picks

Injury / Roster Notes & Key Watch

  • Bills: Offense clicking again; home-field weather advantage looming.
  • Jaguars: Explosive but volatile; must avoid early turnovers.
  • 49ers: Offense searching for rhythm; defense still championship-caliber.
  • Eagles: Inconsistent late; health and execution key.
  • Patriots: Defense peaking; offense playing clean football.
  • Chargers: Talent-heavy but unreliable; pressure on coaching staff.
  • Steelers: Defense playoff-ready; offense grinding wins.
  • Texans: Young but fearless; playing with house money.

Momentum Trends

Hot: Jaguars, Bills, Rams, Steelers
Cold: Chiefs, Dolphins, Eagles, 49ers (offensively)


🗓 Super Wild Card Weekend Schedule & Picks

Saturday, January 10, 2026

MatchupLine (approx)PickPredicted ScoreComment
Rams @ Panthers (3:30 PM CST)LAR –4Rams27 – 17LAR offense too balanced; CAR struggles to score late.
Packers @ Bears (7:00 PM CST)CHI –2Bears20 – 16Defensive slugfest; CHI home edge and QB stability.

Sunday, January 11, 2026

MatchupLinePickScoreComment
Bills @ Jaguars (12:00 PM CST)BUF –3Bills31 – 24BUF experience edge; JAX explosive but mistake-prone.
49ers @ Eagles (3:30 PM CST)SF –249ers23 – 20SF defense controls tempo; PHI offense inconsistent.
Chargers @ Patriots (7:00 PM CST)NE –1Patriots24 – 17NE discipline vs LAC volatility; coaching edge matters.

Monday Night Football — January 12, 2026

MatchupLinePickScoreComment
Texans @ Steelers (7:15 PM CST)PIT –3Steelers21 – 17PIT defense tightens late; HOU dangerous but young.

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